The Istana — Newsroom https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/ Find the latest News Releases and Speeches here. en Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:29:15 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) ‘Turning the bond markets to advantage’: Dialogue between President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on 7 October 2026 at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policyhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/-turning-the-bond-markets-to-advantage---dialogue-between-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-and-imf-managing-director-kristalina-georgievaurn:isomer:resource:423764 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the State Banquet in Honour of President of The Republic of Panama José Raúl Mulino Quintero on Monday, 5 October 2026 at Conrad Singapore Marina Bayhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-state-banquet-in-honour-of--president-of-the-republic-of-panama--jose-raul-mulino-quintero-on-monday--5-october-2026-at-conrad-singapore-marina-bayurn:isomer:resource:423282 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At Diabetes Singapore 55th Anniversary Gala Dinner On 25 September 2026https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-diabetes-singapore-55th-anniversary-gala-dinnerurn:isomer:resource:421911 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Appointment of Members to the Inaugural Presidential Council for Racial and Religious Harmonyhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/appointment-of-members-to-the-inaugural-presidential-council-for-racial-and-religious-harmonyurn:isomer:resource:423296 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Swearing-In and Appointment of Alternate Member of the Council of Presidential Advisershttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/swearing-in-and-appointment-of-alternate-member-of-the-council-of-presidential-advisers-urn:isomer:resource:404738 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the State Banquet in Honour of President of The Republic of Ecuador Daniel Noboa Azín on Monday, 24 August 2026 at Goodwood Park Hotelhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-state-banquet-in-honour-of-president-of-the-republic-of-ecuador-daniel-noboa-azin-on-monday--24-august-2026-at-goodwood-park-hotelurn:isomer:resource:401683 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Working Visit By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to Geneva, Switzerland from 18 to 19 August 2026https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/working-visit-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-to-geneva--switzerland-from-18-to-19-august-2026urn:isomer:resource:393529 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the President’s Scholarship Award Ceremony on 14 August 2026 at The Istana Lawn https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-president-s-scholarship-award-ceremony-on-14-august-2026-at-the-istana-lawn-urn:isomer:resource:393180 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches 'The Future Is Yours to Make': Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the SG Youth Forum 2026 on 25 July 2026 at Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centrehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/-the-future-is-yours-to-make---speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-sg-youth-forum-2026-on-25-july-2026-at-suntec-convention-and-exhibition-centreurn:isomer:resource:367979 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at Victoria School's 150th Anniversary Dinner on 24 July 2026 at Fairmont Singaporehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-victoria-school-s-150th-anniversary-dinner-on-24-july-2026-at-fairmont-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:367965 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Celebrate National Day at the Istana Open Househttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/celebrate-national-day-at-the-istana-open-houseurn:isomer:resource:367235 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Transcript of Doorstop Interview by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 15 July 2026https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-doorstop-interview-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-in-kuala-lumpur-malaysia-on-15-july-2026urn:isomer:resource:350839 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Opening Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Audience with Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, King of Malaysia, at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 13 July 2026https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/opening-remarks-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-audience-with-sultan-ibrahim-iskandar--king-of-malaysia--at-istana-negara-in-kuala-lumpur--malaysia-on-13-july-2026urn:isomer:resource:348411 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Overseas Singaporean Reception at the High Commission of Singapore in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 13 July 2026https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-remarks-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-overseas-singaporean-reception-at-the-high-commission-of-singapore-in-kuala-lumpur--malaysia-on-13-july-2026urn:isomer:resource:348414 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Doorstop Interview by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in Zanzibar on 10 June 2026https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-doorstop-interview-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-in-zanzibar-on-10-june-2026urn:isomer:resource:295629 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Working Visit By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to the United Kingdom from 11 to 19 June 2026https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/working-visit-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-to-the-united-kingdom-from-11-to-19-june-2026urn:isomer:resource:292551 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Joint Press Conference with Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan on 9 June 2026 at Dar es Salaam State House ‘Ikulu’https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/remarks-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-joint-press-conference-with-tanzania-president-samia-suluhu-hassan-on-9-june-2026-at-dar-es-salaam-state-house--ikulu-urn:isomer:resource:287294 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches ‘Investing in the Drivers of Inclusive Growth’: Transcript of Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the University of Dar es Salaam, the United Republic of Tanzania on 9 June 2026https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/investing-in-the-drivers-of-inclusive-growth-transcript-of-speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-university-of-dar-es-salaam-the-united-republic-of-tanzania-on-9-june-2026urn:isomer:resource:291603 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Toast Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the State Banquet Hosted by Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan on 9 June 2026 at Dar es Salaam State House ‘Ikulu’https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/toast-speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-state-banquet-hosted-by-tanzania-president-samia-suluhu-hassan-on-9-june-2026-at-dar-es-salaam-ikuluurn:isomer:resource:283999 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Opening Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Tanzania-Singapore Business and Investment Forum on 9 June 2026, the United Republic of Tanzaniahttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-opening-remarks-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-tanzania-singapore-business-and-investment-forum-on-9-june-2026urn:isomer:resource:291601 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Appointment of Chairman, Members and Alternate Member of the Council of Presidential Advisershttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/appointment-of-chairman--members-and-alternate-member-of-the-council-of-presidential-advisersurn:isomer:resource:267044 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Toast Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the State Banquet in Honour of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lamhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/toast-speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam--at-the-state-banquet-in-honour--of-general-secretary-of-the-communist-party-of-vietnam-and-president-of-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-to-lamurn:isomer:resource:264405 Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at Telok Kurau Primary Centennial Celebrations on 28 May 2026 at Telok Kurau Primary School Hallhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcripts-of-remarks-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-telok-kurau-primary-centennial-celebrations-on-28-may-2026-at-telok-kurau-primary-school-hallurn:isomer:resource:264308 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Aides-de-Camp Appointment Ceremony at the MINDEF Annex Building on 25 May 2026https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-aides-de-camp-appointment-ceremony-at-the-mindef-annex-building-on-25-may-2026urn:isomer:resource:263854 Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Evolving Multiculturalism: Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Opening of the 2026 Mid-Year Congress of the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) at the Esplanade Singtel Waterfront Theatre on 19 May 2026https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/evolving-multiculturalism--speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-opening-of-the-2026-mid-year-congress-of-the-international-society-for-the-performing-arts--ispa--at-the-esplanade-singtel-waterfront-theatre-on-19-may-2026urn:isomer:resource:256009 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Celebrate Hari Raya and Labour Day at the Istana Open House https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/https-www-istana-gov-sg-newsroom-celebrate-hari-raya-and-labour-day-at-the-istana-open-house-urn:isomer:resource:193309 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Overcoming Today’s Odds: Creating Jobs in the Developing World - Opening Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the World Bank Group Conference at Banca d’Italia in Rome, Italy on 4 March 2026https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/overcoming-today-s-odds--creating-jobs-in-the-developing-world---opening-remarks-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-world-bank-group-conference-at-banca-d-italia-in-rome--italy-on-4-march-2026urn:isomer:resource:169312 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Toast Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the State Banquet in Honour of President of The Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung on 2 March 2026 at the Capella Hotelhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/toast-speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-state-banquet-in-honour-of-president-of-the-republic-of-korea-lee-jae-myung-on-2-march-2026-at-the-capella-hotelurn:isomer:resource:167778 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Visits by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to Rome and Paris from 3 to 5 March 2026https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/visits-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-to-rome-and-paris-from-3-to-5-march-2026urn:isomer:resource:168035 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Mark The Lunar New Year At The Istana Open Househttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/mark-the-lunar-new-year-at-the-istana-open-houseurn:isomer:resource:158463 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Transcript of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s remarks at the World Economic Forum Session: “Who Brokers Trust Now?” 21 January 2026, Congress Centre, Davoshttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-s-remarks-at-the-world-economic-forum-session---who-brokers-trust-now---21-january-2026--congress-centre--davosurn:isomer:resource:148681 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches AI, the Challenge of Mass Prosperity, and Global Disorder - Transcript of GZERO world interview by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in Davos, Switzerland on 21 January 2026https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/ai-the-challenge-of-mass-prosperity-and-global-disorderurn:isomer:resource:156728 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Working Visit By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to Davos, Switzerland from 19 to 22 January 2026https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/working-visit-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-to-davos--switzerland-from-19-to-22-january-2026urn:isomer:resource:144623 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Transcript of Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at River Valley High School’s 70th Anniversary Celebrations on 16 January 2026 at SAFRA Juronghttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-river-valley-high-school-s-70th-anniversary-celebrations-on-16-january-2026-at-safra-jurongurn:isomer:resource:144552 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Appointment and Re-Appointment to Presidential Council for Minority Rights (PCMR)https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/appointment-and-re-appointment-to-presidential-council-for-minority-rights--pcmr-urn:isomer:resource:148671 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800News Releases The Compacts We Needhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/the-compacts-we-need-miriam-pozen-prize-lecture-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnamurn:isomer:resource:143131Miriam Pozen Prize Lecture by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on 9 December 2025 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology*Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Working Visit By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to the United States of America from 4 to 10 December 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/working-visit-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-to-the-united-states-of-america-from-4-to-10-december-2025urn:isomer:resource:137108 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Opening Remarks By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Mexico-Singapore Business Forum, Tuesday, 2 December 2025, JW Marriott Ballroomhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/opening-remarks-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-mexico-singapore-business-forum--2-december-2025--jw-marriott-ballroomurn:isomer:resource:133693 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Joint Press Conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico on 1 December 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-joint-press-conference-at-the-national-palace-in-mexico-city--mexico-on-1-december-2025urn:isomer:resource:133545 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Opening of the Singapore Clay Festival 2025 at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre on 6 November 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/remarks-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-opening-of-the-singapore-clay-festival-2025urn:isomer:resource:131475Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Ngee Ann Kongsi's 180th Anniversary Gala Dinner at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay on 5 November 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-ngee-ann-kongsi-180th-anniversary-gala-dinnerurn:isomer:resource:131762Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Celebrate Deepavali At The Istana Open Househttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/celebrate-deepavali-at-the-istana-open-houseurn:isomer:resource:131188Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800News Releases An Era of Possibility: Renewing Economic Order and Shared Purpose - Per Jacobsson Foundation Lecture by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on 15 October 2025 at the International Monetary Fund in Washington DChttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/an-era-of-possibility-renewing-economic-order-and-shared-purpose-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnamurn:isomer:resource:131170Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Debate on the Global Economy: Shaping Economic Policies Amid a Shifting Global Landscape — Transcript of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s Interventions at IMF Headquarters, 16 October 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/shaping-economic-policies-debate-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnamurn:isomer:resource:131528Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Working Visit by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to the United States of America from 13 to 17 October 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/working-visit-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-to-the-united-states-of-america-2025urn:isomer:resource:132081Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Transcript of Doorstop Interview by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in Cairo, Egypt on 22 September 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-doorstop-interview-by-president-tharman-at-cairo-egypt-on-22-sep-2025urn:isomer:resource:132025Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Joint Press Conference at Al Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo, Egypt, on 20 September 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/remarks-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-jpc-at-al-ittihadiya-palace-in-cairo-egypturn:isomer:resource:131474Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Overseas Singaporean Reception in Cairo, Egypt, on 19 September 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/remarks-by-president-tharman-at-the-overseas-singaporean-reception-in-cairo-egypturn:isomer:resource:131471Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Opening Ceremony of the 30th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the International Association of Prosecutors on 7 September 2025 at Shangri-la Hotelhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-at-iap-on-7-sep-2025urn:isomer:resource:131740Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches President's Address at the First Session of the 15th Parliament on 5 September 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/presidents-address-at-the-first-session-of-the-15th-parliamenturn:isomer:resource:131435Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the NDP 2025 Thank You Reception held on 29 August 2025 at the National Gallery Singaporehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-at-the-ndp-2025-thank-you-reception-held-on-29-august-2025urn:isomer:resource:131540Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Swearing-in and Appointment of Alternate Member of the Council of Presidential Advisershttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/swearing-in-and-appointment-of-alternate-member-of-the-council-of-presidential-advisersurn:isomer:resource:131809Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Toast Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the State Banquet in Honour of President of the Republic of Ghana John Mahama on 27 August 2025 at Fullerton Hotelhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/toast-speech-by-president-tharman-at-the-state-banquet-in-honour-of-president-of-ghana-john-mohamaurn:isomer:resource:131850Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Working Visits by President Tharman to Malaysia and Switzerland, August 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/working-visits-by-president-tharman-to-malaysia-and-switzerland-august-2025urn:isomer:resource:132086Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Speech by President Tharman on President's Scholarship Award 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-on-president-scholarship-award-2025urn:isomer:resource:131750Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Toast Speech by President Tharman at State Banquet for Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn AChttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/toast-speech-by-president-tharman-at-state-banquet-for-australian-governor-general-sam-mostyn-acurn:isomer:resource:131847Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President at the Launch of the Encyclopedia of Singapore Tamilshttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-at-the-launch-of-the-encyclopedia-of-singapore-tamilsurn:isomer:resource:131539Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Celebrate our 60th National Day at the Istana Open Househttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/celebrate-our-60th-national-day-at-the-istana-open-houseurn:isomer:resource:131190Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0800News Releases A Community of Respect: Transcript of Doorstop Interview by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Launch of President's Challenge 2025 on 28 May 2025 at Kallang ActiveSg Netball Centrehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/president-challenge-launch-2025-transcripturn:isomer:resource:131402Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Governance in Singapore: Why convictions have matteredhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/governance-in-singapore-why-convictions-have-matteredurn:isomer:resource:131224Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Opening Ceremony of the World Aquatics Championships at Singtel Waterfront Theatre on 10 July 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-speech-by-president-tharman-at-the-world-aquatics-championships-opening-ceremonyurn:isomer:resource:132050Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Toast Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the State Banquet in Honour of President of The Republic of Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu on 30 June 2025 at Fullerton Hotelhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-in-honour-of-maldives-presidenturn:isomer:resource:131774Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches How multicultural cohesion can survivehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/how-multicultural-cohesion-can-surviveurn:isomer:resource:131230Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches More Than A Quilt: Sustaining Multicultural Cohesion' - Transcript of Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the International Conference on Cohesive Societies 2025 at Raffles City Convention Centre on 24 June 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-speech-by-president-at-the-international-conference-on-cohesive-societies-2025urn:isomer:resource:132042Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Toast Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the State Luncheon in Honour of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on 16 June 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/toast-speech-by-president-at-the-state-luncheon-in-honour-of-indonesian-president-16-june-2025urn:isomer:resource:131837Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the 137/24 Officer Cadet Commissioning Parade on 14 June 2025, SAFTI Military Institutehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-officer-cadet-commissioning-paradeurn:isomer:resource:131763Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the State Banquet in honour of Polish President Andrzej Duda on 12 June 2025 at Goodwood Park Hotelhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-at-the-state-banquet-in-honour-of-polish-president-andrzej-dudaurn:isomer:resource:131748Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Working Visit by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to The Federal Republic of Germany from 4 to 8 June 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/working-visit-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-to-the-federal-republic-of-germanyurn:isomer:resource:132080Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Transcript of Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the State Banquet in honour of French President Emmanuel Macron at Raffles Hotel on 30 May 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/toast-speech-by-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-state-banquet-in-honour-of-french-presidenturn:isomer:resource:131854Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Governing AI: A Friend and Foe - Transcript of speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Asia Tech X Singapore (ATxSG) 5th Anniversary Opening Gala 2025 on 27 May 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-speech-by-president-at-the-asia-tech-x-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:132041Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Aides-De-Camp Appointment Ceremony and Appreciation Dinner on 26 May 2025 at the MINDEF Annex Buildinghttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-at-the-aides-de-camp-appointment-ceremonyurn:isomer:resource:131745Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Swearing-in Ceremony of The New Cabinet on Friday, 23 May 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-at-the-swearing-in-ceremony-of-the-new-cabineturn:isomer:resource:131542Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Toast Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the State Banquet in honour of President of the Republic of Paraguay Santiago Pena on 23 May at Marriott Tang Plaza Hotelhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/toast-speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-state-banqueturn:isomer:resource:131853Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches “Rebuilding Global Health”: Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at “Building a Healthier Asia”, Temasek Foundation Networking Dinner With the World Health Organization at Pan Pacific Hotel on 6 Mayhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-at-temasek-foundation-networking-dinner-with-the-world-health-organizationurn:isomer:resource:131538Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Plenary Dialogue between President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Bill Gates at the Philanthropy Asia Alliance Summit on 5 May 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/plenary-dialogue-between-president-tharman-and-bill-gates-at-the-philanthropy-asia-alliance-summiturn:isomer:resource:131398Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Re-Appointment to Presidential Council for Minority Rights (PCMR)https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/re-appointment-to-presidential-council-for-minority-rightsurn:isomer:resource:131440Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Transcript of Panel Discussion on Jobs - The Path to Prosperity at the World Bank Group Spring Meetings on 22 April 2025 in Washington DChttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-panel-discussion-on-jobs-the-path-to-prosperityurn:isomer:resource:132034Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Working Visit by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to The United States Of America from 21 to 25 April 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/working-visit-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-to-the-united-statesurn:isomer:resource:132083Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Relentless Curiosity and a Different Intellectual Ethos - Transcript of Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at NUS High School of Maths and Science 20th Anniversary Speech Dayhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/relentless-curiosity-and-a-different-intellectual-ethos-transcript-of-remarks-by-presidenturn:isomer:resource:131443Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Celebrate Hari Raya and Labour Day at the Istana Open Househttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/celebrate-hari-raya-and-labour-day-at-the-istana-open-houseurn:isomer:resource:131189Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Transcript of Doorstop Interview by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in Luxembourg on 28 March 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-doorstop-interview-by-president-tharman-at-ses-hq-in-luxembourgurn:isomer:resource:132026Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Toast Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the State Banquet hosted by the Grand Duke of Luxembourg at the Grand-Ducal Palace on 27 March 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/toast-speech-by-president-tharman-at-the-state-banquet-hosted-by-the-grand-duke-of-luxembourgurn:isomer:resource:131849Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Toast Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the State Banquet Hosted by King Philippe of the Belgians at the Castle of Laeken on 24 March 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/toast-speech-by-president-tharman-at-the-state-banquet-hosted-by-king-philippe-of-the-belgiansurn:isomer:resource:131848Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Overseas Singaporean Reception in Brussels, Belgium on 23 March 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/remarks-by-president-tharman-at-the-overseas-singaporean-reception-in-brusselsurn:isomer:resource:131470Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Developing Resilience for Unstable Times: Transcript of Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) 62nd Council Installation Ceremony on 15 March 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/developing-resilience-for-unstable-times-speech-by-president-tharman-at-sccci-62nd-councilurn:isomer:resource:131215Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Remarks By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The State Address With Pope Francis On Thursday, 12 September 2024 At University Cultural Centre (Ucc) National University Of Singaporehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/remarks-by-president-tharman-at-the-state-addressurn:isomer:resource:131472Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches The strength and purpose we lend to each other’s lives: Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2024 Award Ceremony on 24 February 2025 at the Istanahttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-straits-times-soty-2024-award-ceremonyurn:isomer:resource:131770Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches How Goodness Begets Goodness: Transcript of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s Opening Remarks at the Launch of ‘A Good PLACE’ and Commencement of Presbyterian Community Services’ 50th Anniversary Celebration on 11 February 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/how-goodness-begets-goodness-transcript-of-president-tharmanurn:isomer:resource:131229Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Usher In The Lunar New Year At The Istana Open Househttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/usher-in-the-lunar-new-year-at-the-istana-open-houseurn:isomer:resource:132057Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Water: Weaver of Life - Transcript of Opening Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the GAEA Awards Gala Dinner, at the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, Switzerland on 23 January 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/water-weaver-of-life-transcript-of-opening-remarks-by-president-tharman-at-wef-2025urn:isomer:resource:132061Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches “The Global Economic Outlook” - Transcript of Dialogue including President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the World Economic Forum in Davos on 24 January 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/the-global-economic-outlook-transcript-of-dialogue-by-president-at-the-world-economic-forum-2024urn:isomer:resource:131825Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches “The Global Economic Outlook” - Transcript of Dialogue including President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the World Economic Forum in Davos on 24 January 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/the-global-economic-outlook---transcript-of-dialogue-including-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-world-economic-forum-in-davos-on-24-january-2025urn:isomer:resource:131824Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Closing The Jobs Gap – Transcript of Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, Switzerland on 22 January 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/closing-the-jobs-gap-remarks-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-world-economic-forum-2025urn:isomer:resource:131196Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Aligning the Three Nature Markets: Transcript of Opening Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, Switzerland on 21 January 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/aligning-the-three-nature-markets-opening-remarks-by-president-tharman-at-wef-2025urn:isomer:resource:131169Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Working Visit by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to Davos, Switzerland from 21 to 24 January 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/working-visit-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-to-wef-2025-at-davos-switzerlandurn:isomer:resource:132084Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Toast Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the State Banquet Hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on 16 January 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/toast-speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-state-banquet-2025-01-16urn:isomer:resource:131852Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Overseas Singaporean Reception in New Delhi, India on 15 Jan 2025https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-remarks-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-overseas-singaporean-receptionurn:isomer:resource:132039Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the 135/24 Officer Cadet Commissioning Parade on 30 November 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-135-24-officer-cadet-commissioning-paradeurn:isomer:resource:131754Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches "How we can tackle the world’s three ‘long challenges’": Transcript of the Inaugural Lecture by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the JY Pillay Lecture Series on Governance on 27 November 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/inaugural-lecture-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-jy-pillay-lecture-series-on-governanceurn:isomer:resource:131286Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The State Banquet In Honour Of King Carl XVI Gustaf Of Sweden On 19 November 2024 At Raffles Hotelhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-state-banquet-in-honour-of-king-carl-xviurn:isomer:resource:131769Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches "Using the Arts to Build Bridges and Deepen Our Identity": Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at LASALLE40 Gala Night on 8 November 2024 at LASALLE College of the Artshttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-at-lasalle40-gala-nighturn:isomer:resource:131742Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript Of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s Fireside Chat At The Public Event Of The High-level Advisory Council On Jobs On 24 October 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-fireside-chat-at-the-high-level-advisory-councilurn:isomer:resource:131426Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Working Visit By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam To The United States Of Americahttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/working-visit-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-to-the-united-states-of-americaurn:isomer:resource:132082Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Team Singapore Post-Olympics Reception on 18 October 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-team-singapore-post-olympics-receptionurn:isomer:resource:131772Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Building Multi-ethnic Resilience: The Continuing Journey Keynote Address By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The International Conference On Communities Of Success On 14 October 2024 At Marina Bay Sands Convention Centrehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/keynote-address-by-president-tharman-at-the-international-conference-on-communities-of-successurn:isomer:resource:131322Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The State Banquet In Honour Of President Of The Republic Of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol 8 October 2024 At The Fullerton Hotelhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-at-the-state-banquet-in-honour-of-president-yoonurn:isomer:resource:131749Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches "Going Further in Preventive Healthcare": Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital Centenary Celebration Dinner on 5 October 2024 At The Ritz Carlton Millenia Singaporehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-at-kk-womens-and-childrens-hospital-centenary-celebration-dinnerurn:isomer:resource:131741Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Amalgamated Union of Public Employees (AUPE)’S 65th Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, 28 September 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-aupes-65th-anniversary-dinnerurn:isomer:resource:131752Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Amalgamated Union of Public Employees (AUPE)’S 65th Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, 28 September 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-aupes-65th-anniversary-dinner-2024-09-28urn:isomer:resource:131751Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s remarks at the Honour International Symposium Fireside Chat 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-fireside-chat-at-honour-international-symposium-2024urn:isomer:resource:131423Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The 90th Anniversary Of The Singapore Buddhist Lodge On 14 September 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-90th-anniversary-of-the-singapore-buddhist-lodgeurn:isomer:resource:131756Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Remarks By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The State Address With Pope Francis On Thursday, 12 September 2024 At University Cultural Centre (UCC) National University Of Singaporehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/remarks-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-state-address-with-pope-francisurn:isomer:resource:131476Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The Official Launch Of Bulan Bahasa 2024 On Saturday, 7 September 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-official-launch-of-bulan-bahasa-2024urn:isomer:resource:131764Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches "The Glass is A Little More Than Half Full": Opening Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The Singapore Council Of Women’s Organisations (SCWO)’s Summit For Action On Gender Equality (SAGE) On 5 September 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/opening-speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-scwourn:isomer:resource:131381Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches "Towards a broader and more vibrant meritocracy and tighter social compact": Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Launch of Refreshed President’s Challenge and Grant Call for 2025 at Delta Sports Complex on 4 September 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-at-the-launch-of-refreshed-presidents-challenge-and-grant-call-for-2025urn:isomer:resource:131746Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The NDP 2024 Thank You Reception Held On 30 August 2024 At The National Gallery Singaporehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-ndp-2024-thank-you-receptionurn:isomer:resource:131761Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Toast Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The State Banquet Hosted By President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. At Malacañang Palace On 15 August 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-state-banquet-hosted-by-president-ferdinand-marcosurn:isomer:resource:131425Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript Of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s Joint Press Conference With Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. On 15 August 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/president-tharman-shanmugaratnams-joint-press-conference-with-philippine-president-ferdinand-marcosurn:isomer:resource:131428Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The President’s Scholarship Award Ceremony on 13 August 2024 at Shangri-La Hotelhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-presidents-scholarship-award-ceremonyurn:isomer:resource:131766Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to Co-Chair World Bank’s High-Level Advisory Council on Jobshttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-to-co-chair-world-banks-high-level-advisory-council-on-jobsurn:isomer:resource:131427Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Transcript of Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Overseas Singaporean reception in Paris, France on 24 July 2024 at the Singapore Residencehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-remarks-by-president-tharman-at-the-overseas-singaporean-reception-in-parisurn:isomer:resource:132038Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches "180 years of compassion, excellence, resilience and innovation": Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At Tan Tock Seng Hospital’s 180th Founder’s Day Celebrations on 19 July 2024 At Capitol Theatrehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-at-tan-tock-seng-hospitals-180th-founders-day-celebrationsurn:isomer:resource:131744Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Appointment And Re-Appointments To Presidential Council For Minority Rights (PCMR)https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/appointment-and-re-appointments-to-presidential-council-for-minority-rightsurn:isomer:resource:131172Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800News Releases "India and Southeast Asia: creating opportunity, equity and sustainability" Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The Institute Of South Asian Studies 20th Anniversary Dinner Reception on 11 July 2024 at The St. Regis Singaporehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-institute-of-south-asian-studiesurn:isomer:resource:131760Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches "Let's Take Pride in Our Diversity": Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The 100th Annivesary Celebrations Of The Silat Road Sikh Temple On 6 July 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-100th-annivesary-celebrations-of-the-silat-road-sikh-templeurn:isomer:resource:131422Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches "All-hands-on-deck approach necessary against drugs": Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association Gala Dinner 28 June 2024, The Fullerton Hotelhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-singapore-anti-narcotics-association-gala-dinnerurn:isomer:resource:131767Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript Of Doorstop Interview By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam In Estonia, 26 June 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-doorstop-interview-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnamurn:isomer:resource:132030Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript Of Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The Official Banquet Hosted By President Alar Karis On Tuesday, 25 June 2024 At The Rose Garden Of The Kadriorg Palacehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-speech-by-president-tharman-at-the-official-banquet-hosted-by-president-alar-karisurn:isomer:resource:132048Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Reception with the Overseas Singaporean Community on 23 June 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/remarks-by-president-at-the-reception-with-the-overseas-singaporean-communityurn:isomer:resource:131446Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Accounting and valuing nature to address water and climate challenges: Transcript of Moderated Dialogue with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2024 Award Ceremony and Banquethttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-moderated-dialogue-with-president-tharman-at-the-lee-kuan-yew-water-prize-2024urn:isomer:resource:132033Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript Of “In Coversation With President Tharman Shanmugaratnam” At The IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum Welcome Dinnerhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-in-coversation-with-president-tharman-shanmugaratnamurn:isomer:resource:132032Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Giving Hope to Those with Mental Health Conditions: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Launch of Refurbished Singapore Association For Mental Health Group Homeshttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-launch-of-refurbished-singapore-associationurn:isomer:resource:131424Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Uplifiting Children of Incarcerated Parents: Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At Neugen Charity Gala Dinner 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-neugen-charity-gala-dinner-2024urn:isomer:resource:131753Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches ‘Regulating AI: The Art Of The Possible, The Attainable, The Next Best’ Transcript Of Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The Asia Tech X Summit Opening Gala At Gardens By The Bay On 29 May 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-asia-tech-x-summit-opening-galaurn:isomer:resource:131758Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Aides-de-Camp Appointment Ceremony and Appreciation Dinner 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-aides-de-camp-appointment-ceremony-2024urn:isomer:resource:131757Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transforming Singapore into a City in Nature: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's Speech At The Festival Of Biodiversity On 25 May 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-festival-of-biodiversityurn:isomer:resource:131759Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Toast Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The State Banquet Hosted In Honour Of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, 23 May 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/toast-speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-state-banquet-2024-05-23urn:isomer:resource:131851Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Creating a New Chapter of the Singapore Story: President Tharman's speech at Swearing-In Ceremony on 15 May 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/swearing-in-ceremony-speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnamurn:isomer:resource:131815Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches A scaffolding that connects people: Transcript of Remarks by President at the Launch of Vidacity on 14 May 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/launch-of-vidacity-on-14-may-2024urn:isomer:resource:131336Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Press Release and Letters from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wonghttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/press-release-and-letters-from-president-tharman-to-pm-lee-and-dpm-wongurn:isomer:resource:131439Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Press Statement From President’s Office – Change Of Prime Ministerhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/change-of-prime-ministerurn:isomer:resource:131192Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Singapore Buddhist Federation's Vesak Celebrations on 12th May 2024 at Singapore Expo Hallhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/vesak-day-2024urn:isomer:resource:132058Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Developing A Pipeline Of Talent: Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at Singapore Symphony Orchestra's 45th Anniversary Benefit And Ball On 11th May At Ritz-Carlton Milleniahttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/developing-a-pipeline-of-talenturn:isomer:resource:131214Sat, 11 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Toast Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The State Banquet Hosted In Honour Of The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahimhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/state-banquet-2024urn:isomer:resource:131791Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches "Being an integrator between the various segments of the Indian business community": Speech by President Tharman at SICCI Centennial Celebrationhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-at-sicci-centennial-celebrationurn:isomer:resource:131743Sat, 04 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches "An opportunity for us to take forward that culture of respect for all": Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Paralympic Fiesta Organised by the Singapore National Paralympic Council (SNPC) on 4th May 2024, at Our Tampines Hubhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-paralympic-fiestaurn:isomer:resource:131765Sat, 04 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Large benefits from tackling climate, water and biodiversity crises together: Transcript Of Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam At The Ecosperity Week Welcome Dinner On 15 April 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-ecosperity-week-welcome-dinnerurn:isomer:resource:132053Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s Video Message for United Nations Human Development Reporthttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-president-tharman-video-message-for-united-nations-human-development-reporturn:isomer:resource:132035Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches The inner light that takes us from being stranger to angels: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2023 Award Ceremonyhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/remarks-by-president-tharman-at-the-straits-times-singaporean-of-the-year-2023-award-ceremonyurn:isomer:resource:131473Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Tackling the Water Challenge Through Innovation': Transcript of Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Singapore World Water Day Celebrations 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-singapore-world-water-day-celebrationsurn:isomer:resource:131768Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Our best years are ahead': Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Team Singapore Reception on 29 February 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-team-singapore-reception-on-29-february-2024urn:isomer:resource:131773Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches ‘An expression of our collective spirit’: Transcript of remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Lunch Appreciation Function for Chingay 2024 Major Sponsors, Donors and Key Contributorshttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-remarks-by-president-tharman-at-the-lunch-appreciation-function-for-chingay-2024urn:isomer:resource:132037Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches “Deepening Our Multiculturalism”: Transcript Of Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Spring Reception 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/deepening-our-multiculturalismurn:isomer:resource:131212Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) Lunar New Year Celebration 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-speech-by-president-tharman-at-the-singapore-chinese-chamber-of-commerce-and-industryurn:isomer:resource:132049Sat, 10 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Lunar New Year Istana Open House 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/lunar-new-year-istana-open-house-2024urn:isomer:resource:131340Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Appointment and Re-Appointments to Presidential Council for Minority Rightshttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/appointment-and-re-appointments-to-presidential-council-for-minority-rights-2024-02-01urn:isomer:resource:131171Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Transcript of Doorstop Interview by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in Brunei, 26 January 2024https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-doorstop-interview-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-in-bruneiurn:isomer:resource:132029Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech By President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the State Banquet hosted by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah on Thursday, 25 January 2024 at the Istana Nurul Imanhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-at-the-state-banquet-hosted-by-sultan-haji-hassanal-bolkiahurn:isomer:resource:131541Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Overseas Singaporean Reception at the Berkshire Hall in the Royal Brunei Jerudong Polo Clubhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-for-president-tharman-remarks-at-overseas-singapore-receptionurn:isomer:resource:132023Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Dinner celebrating the Installation of Rt Revd Dr Titus Chung as the Archbishop of the Church of the Province of South East Asiahttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/remarks-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-on-installation-of-archbishopurn:isomer:resource:131477Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches "Investors of First Resort: Government Inc." - Transcript of Dialogue by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the World Economic Forum 2024, Davos, Switzerlandhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-dialogue-by-president-tharman-at-the-world-economic-forum-2024-davos-switzerlandurn:isomer:resource:132024Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches "Out of Balance with Water" - Transcript of Dialogue by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the World Economic Forum 2024, Davos, Switzerlandhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/out-of-balance-with-water-transcript-of-president-tharman-at-the-world-economic-forum-2024-davosurn:isomer:resource:131393Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches State Visit to Negara Brunei Darussalam and Working Visit to Switzerland by President Tharman Shanmugaratnamhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/state-visit-to-negara-brunei-darussalam-and-working-visit-to-switzerland-by-president-tharmanurn:isomer:resource:131804Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the State Banquet hosted in Honour of his Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik of Omanhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-at-the-state-banquet-hosted-in-honour-of-sultan-haitham-bin-tarikurn:isomer:resource:131747Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at Official Opening of The Enabling Business Hub@Juronghttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-speech-by-president-tharman-at-official-opening-of-the-enabling-business-huburn:isomer:resource:132046Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Speech by President Tharman at Goh Chok Tong Enable Awards Ceremony at Istanahttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-speech-by-president-tharman-at-goh-chok-tong-enable-awards-ceremony-at-istanaurn:isomer:resource:132045Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Singapore Indian Association Centenary Gala Dinnerhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-speech-by-president-at-the-singapore-indian-association-centenary-celebrationurn:isomer:resource:132043Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the 131/23 Officer Cadet Commissioning Paradehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-occ-commissioning-paradeurn:isomer:resource:132052Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Launch of Carousell Group's Circular Economy Reporthttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-speech-by-president-tharman-at-the-launch-of-carousell-groups-circular-economy-reporturn:isomer:resource:132047Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre’s International Volunteer Day Eventhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/remarks-by-president-at-the-national-volunteer-and-philanthropy-centre-international-volunteer-dayurn:isomer:resource:131445Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at IPS-Nathan Lecture Series – 12th Fellow, Professor Wang Gungwu ‘Living with Civilisations’https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-ips-nathan-lecture-seriesurn:isomer:resource:132051Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches "Building Common Ground": Transcript of Speech and Dialogue by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Gabriel Silver Memorial Lecture at Columbia University's World Leaders Forum New York, United Stateshttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-speech-by-president-tharman-at-columbia-university-world-leaders-forum-new-yorkurn:isomer:resource:132044Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Working Visit by President Shanmugaratnam to the United States of Americahttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/working-visit-by-president-to-the-united-states-of-americaurn:isomer:resource:132085Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Transcript of Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at Book Launch of ‘Sport In Singapore: Visions for Change’ and Exhibition in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of Sport Singaporehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-remarks-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnamurn:isomer:resource:132040Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Keynote Address by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the President’s Challenge Social Enterprise Award Ceremonyhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/address-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-president-challenge-social-enterprise-award-ceremonyurn:isomer:resource:131168Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Remarks by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the SportCares Hearts Football League Finale 2023https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-remarks-by-president-at-the-sportcares-hearts-football-league-finaleurn:isomer:resource:132036Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the 24th Outstanding Social Worker Award (OSWA) 2023 Ceremonyhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-24th-oswa-2023-ceremony-on-17-november-2023urn:isomer:resource:131755Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of Fireside Chat with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at Singapore Fintech Festivalhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-fireside-chat-with-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-singapore-fintech-festivalurn:isomer:resource:132031Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Transcript of doorstop interview by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at Deepavali Istana Open Househttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-doorstop-interview-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-deepavali-istana-open-houseurn:isomer:resource:132027Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Deepavali Istana Open House 2023https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/deepavali-istana-open-house-2023urn:isomer:resource:131210Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Transcript of doorstop interview by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at Digital for Life Festivalhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/transcript-of-doorstop-interview-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-digital-for-life-festivalurn:isomer:resource:132028Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Remarks by President Tharman at SkillsFuture Fellowship and SkillsFuture Employer Awardhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/remarks-by-president-tharman-at-skillsfuture-fellowship-and-skillsfuture-employer-awardurn:isomer:resource:131469Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Swearing-In and Re-Appointment of Chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisershttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/swearing-in-and-re-appointment-of-chairman-of-the-council-of-presidential-advisersurn:isomer:resource:131814Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Appointment of Members to the Presidential Council for Religious Harmonyhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/appointment-of-members-to-the-presidential-council-for-religious-harmonyurn:isomer:resource:131176Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Speech by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Swearing-In Ceremonyhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-swearing-in-ceremonyurn:isomer:resource:131771Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Response to Prime Minister's Speech at the Farewell Reception for President Halimah Yacobhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/response-to-prime-ministers-speech-at-the-farewell-reception-for-president-halimah-yacoburn:isomer:resource:131478Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the NDP 2023 Thank You Receptionhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-halimah-yacob-at-the-ndp-2023-thank-you-receptionurn:isomer:resource:131677Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the NCSS 40-Under-40 2023https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-halimah-yacob-at-the-ncss-40-under-40-2023urn:isomer:resource:131675Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the Third Edition of TCS Sustainathon Singapore Finalehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-halimah-yacob-at-the-third-edition-of-tcs-sustainathon-singapore-finaleurn:isomer:resource:131717Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the President's Scholarship Award Ceremony 2023https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-halimah-yacob-at-the-president-scholarship-award-ceremony-2023urn:isomer:resource:131692Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the WorldSkills ASEAN Competition 2023 Opening Ceremonyhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-halimah-yacob-at-the-worldskills-asean-competition-2023urn:isomer:resource:131724Sat, 22 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches National Day Istana Open House 2023https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/national-day-istana-open-house-2023urn:isomer:resource:131354Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800News Releases Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the Masyarakat Gemilang Conference 2023https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-halimah-yacob-at-the-masyarakat-gemilang-conference-2023urn:isomer:resource:131669Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the Institute of Policy Studies 35th Anniversay Gala Dinnerhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-halimah-yacob-at-the-institute-of-policy-studiesurn:isomer:resource:131653Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Remarks by President Halimah Yacob at the Reception for Overseas Singaporeans in the State of Qatar 2023https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/remarks-by-president-halimah-yacob-at-the-reception-for-overseas-singaporeansurn:isomer:resource:131460Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Halimah Yacob, at the Exemplary Father Award 2023https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-halimahurn:isomer:resource:131739Sat, 17 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the Boys' Town Family Fiesta 2023https://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-halimah-yacob-at-theurn:isomer:resource:131729Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches "Strengthening Resilience in an Uncertain World": Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the 2023 S Rajaratnam Lecturehttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-halimah-yacob-at-the-2023-s-rajaratnam-lectureurn:isomer:resource:131621Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Remarks by President Halimah Yacob at the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue Dinnerhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/remarks-by-president-halimah-yacob-at-the-20th-shangri-la-dialogue-dinnerurn:isomer:resource:131450Sat, 03 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the NDP 2023 Give as One SG Campaign Launchhttps://www.istana.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-president-halimah-yacob-at-the-ndp-2023-give-as-one-sg-campaign-launchurn:isomer:resource:131676Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches