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Digital Economy
AI and climate change are most 'complex and important challenges' faced by global community, says President Tharman
The President was speaking at the opening gala of ATxSummit, which will see attendance of global AI companies like OpenAI.
May 29, 2024
Obituary
Singapore's top leadership calls Wee Cho Yaw 'simply unique' and a 'titan'
'I worked closely with him, and greatly valued his perspectives and advice,' recalls PM Lee
February 04, 2024
Global Economy
Briefs: Biden and Xi strike deals on military comms, fentanyl, AI; Cameron makes surprise UK cabinet comeback
"The way we value IQ over EQ might change." –— President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
November 17, 2023
Singapore Fintech Festival 2023
Financial services will be more quickly impacted by language models, AI tech than other sectors: Tharman
It is important to think through and find ways to address the distributional consequences of the new technological revolution.
November 15, 2023
Singapore news
Tharman Shanmugaratnam becomes Singapore’s ninth President with 70.4% of the votes
Tharman said earlier that he was “truly humbled” after receiving 70% of the votes sampled.
September 01, 2023
Global Economy
Briefs: Singapore seeks financial firms' documents in laundering case, SGX RegCo issues 'trade with caution' on DRT
Quoteworthy: "We want good luck and good things to happen." –— Presidential candidate Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
August 25, 2023
Singapore news
Ng Kok Song, Tan Kin Lian and Tharman Shanmugaratnam eligible to run for presidential elections (update)
George Goh, the fourth hopeful who openly declared his intention to run, did not receive the certificate of eligibility.
August 18, 2023
Singapore news
Singapore to go to the polls on Sept 1 if more than one candidate is eligible to be nominated as President
Applications for the certificate of eligibility will close on Aug 17. The deposit payable by each candidate is $40,500.
August 11, 2023
Singapore news
Singapore presidential race attracts one more ex-GIC veteran
“Singapore is very fortunate to have two of the best people I know running for President,” says hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio.
July 19, 2023
Banking & finance
Lawrence Wong to be new MAS chairman, Gan Kim Yong to be deputy chairman
Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Trade and Industry, will be appointed as the Deputy Chairman of MAS.
July 03, 2023