“Effective September 9, 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will resume the Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) interviews at the U.S. Embassy Singapore. Interviews for the Global Entry/U.S. APEC Business Travel Card programs will be provided for applicants that are conditionally approved only.” Interview guidance: Due to COVID-19, the wearing of a mask is required …
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IMPORTANT NOTICE! On November 23, U.S. Customs and Border Protection introduced new features to the Electronic Travel System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) website, the portal through which prospective Visa Waiver Program travelers can apply to travel to the United States. The new features offer users added convenience and security. The enhanced ESTA website greets users …
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The East-West Center (EWC) , in collaboration with the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) and the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute , released the 4th edition of the ASEAN Matters for America/America Matters for ASEAN publication. This publication highlights the increasing ties between the United States and the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states. Download the ASEAN Matters For America/America Matters For ASEAN publication here . …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY SINGAPORE Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: YSEALI Regional Workshop on Future Workforce Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-SINGAPORE-FY19-001 Deadline for Applications: August 8, 2019 CFDA Number: 19.040 Total Amount Available: Up to USD $250,000 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public …
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Due to the lapse in appropriations, this website will not be updated regularly. Please visit U.S. Department of State for updates. Scheduled passport and visas services will continue at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore during the lapse in appropriations. The Embassy is closed on January 1, 2019 and Consular Services will resume on January 2, 2019. U.S. citizens seeking …
Read More» Due to the lapse in appropriations, this website will not be updated regularly. Please visit U.S. Department of State for updates. Scheduled passport and visas services will continue at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore during the lapse in appropriations. The Embassy will remain closed on December 24 and 25, and Consular Services will resume on December 26. U.S. citizens …
Read More» If you are planning to travel to the United States using ESTA, please apply as soon as possible – at least 72 hours before your international flight is scheduled to depart. Don’t risk arriving at the airport without an approved ESTA. For more information, visit https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-reminds-travelers-allow-72-hours-esta
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Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Gil Kaplan was in Singapore to build upon the U.S.-Singapore economic relationship and attend the Milken Institute Asia Summit 2018 September 12-14, 2018. While in Singapore, he met with Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing to discuss collaboration on trade and investment and the United …
Read More» Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Singapore August 4, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. It’s been an honor to participate in my first ASEAN ministerial meetings here in Singapore. I want to first thank Foreign Minister Balakrishnan for hosting. We have reaffirmed our strong bilateral relationship, and it’s great to be back in Singapore …
Read More» Advancing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 30, 2018 Secretary Michael R. Pompeo today addressed the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Washington, DC, to launch the economic and commercial pillars of the Trump Administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Before top U.S. business leaders and foreign dignitaries at the U.S. Chamber …
Read More» Secretary Pompeo’s Travel to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Jakarta Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC July 30, 2018 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Singapore, Singapore; and Jakarta, Indonesia August 1-5. In Kuala Lumpur, August 2-3, the Secretary will meet senior Malaysian officials to discuss strengthening the Comprehensive …
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Congratulations to the 2018 recipients of the U.S.-Singapore 50 Summer Exchange Scholarship Programme! On July 18, we welcomed seven of the American scholarship recipients to the Embassy to learn about their experience in Singapore this summer. Chargé d’Affaires Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath and two representatives from Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also joined the discussion. The Programme, …
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Jane Nishida, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs, shared U.S. solutions during the Water Leaders Summit panel on “Recycling and Reusing Water Endlessly.” She also met with Singaporean officials during Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) to advance U.S. environmental cooperation with Singapore under the 2018-2019 Plan of Action on Environmental Cooperation.
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Through the Third Country Training Program (TCTP), the U.S. Department of State, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation partnered with Singapore’s Civil Defence Academy co-hosted a workshop on Strengthening National Preparedness Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Threats. The five-day workshop aimed …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2018 For further information, contact: Carol Danko, (202) 304-3726 Carol.Danko@opic.gov OPIC Convenes First Trilateral Meeting to Promote Infrastructure Investment Collaboration During Visit to Southeast Asia Discuss collaboration on infrastructure projects with long-term benefits to the Indo-Pacific that are transparent, sustainable and adhere to high global standards SINGAPORE – The US …
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The Embassy celebrated great American cities at America’s 242nd birthday party on July 6, 2018. The event, held at Gardens by the Bay, was attended by guests from the diplomatic, business, education and media communities. The official proceedings were kicked off by the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard ceremony. Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath …
Read More» In what is now known as the fourth Industrial Revolution, four billion people are online. By 2020, that number will grow to five billion people, and the emerging “Internet of Things” sector will likely comprise a $1.7 trillion global market. As a result, the Information and Communications Technology sector is one of our key strategic …
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The Embassy is pleased to have supported the East-West Center and the 2018 International Media Conference, which took place June 25-27 in Singapore. At a reception co-hosted by East-West Center and the Embassy on June 26, Chargé d’Affaires Melissa Brown said, “We support events like these because we recognize the important role that journalists and …
Read More» Press Briefing by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Issued on: June 12, 2018 JW Marriott Singapore 5:42 P.M. SGT MS. SANDERS: Good afternoon. Thank you so much for your patience. It’s certainly worth the wait. Welcome to Singapore and the filing center here. We’ll keep this short. I’d like to welcome the Secretary of State, Mike …
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Joint Statement of President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the Singapore Summit Issued on: June 12, 2018 President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the …
Read More» Remarks by President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Before Expanded Bilateral Meeting Issued on: June 12, 2018 Capella Hotel Singapore 9:54 A.M. SGT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Mr. Chairman, it’s a great honor to be with you. And I know that we will have tremendous …
Read More» Remarks by President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Before Bilateral Meeting Issued on: June 12, 2018 Capella Hotel Singapore 9:08 A.M. SGT Q Mr. President, how do you feel (inaudible)? PRESIDENT TRUMP: I feel really great. We’re going to have a great discussion …
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A large U.S. delegation led by U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis engaged with Indo-Pacific partners and allies at International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue, June 1-3, 2018. Also present were U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander Admiral Philip Davidson, Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer, U.S. Department of State Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Political-Military …
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U.S. Embassy Singapore Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath provided opening remarks at the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Regional Workshop organized by Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in coordination with U.S. Department of State, Export Control and Related Border Security. The workshop brought together experts to share best practices in order to foster the capability of …
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The U.S. Embassy supported the Singapore International Festival of Arts, as well as acclaimed American dancer, choreographer, and teacher, Michelle Dorrance and her company Dorrance Dance. On May 6, Michelle conducted an intermediate tap dance masterclass , followed by an “In Conversation” session. The class focused on technique through challenging drills with emphasis on clarity, time, …
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Dr. Sam Wasser, Professor of Conservation Biology at the University of Washington, cuts a small piece of ivory sample from 3,500 kilograms of illicit elephant ivory seized by the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) of Singapore in March 2018. Ivory samples were sent for DNA analysis as part of the ongoing U.S.- Singapore collaboration in …
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The U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group 9, comprising of aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) with embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), guided-missile destroyers USS Sampson (DDG 102), USS Preble (DDG-88), and USS Halsey (DDG-97) arrived in Singapore for a regularly scheduled port visit, April 2. …
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On March 28, the U.S. Embassy and AmCham Singapore partnered to host ABC News anchor Kendis Gibson for a talk and networking event. Kendis shed light on how ABC verifies that the information they report is accurate. Their goal, he emphasized, is to be right, not first. He also advised media consumers to be vigilant …
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U.S. Embassy Singapore’s Political Officer, Jerrod Hansen, gave an opening address at the 11th session of the South East Asia Student Activities Conference (SEASAC) Model United Nations (MUN) on March 2, 2018, at the Stamford American International School. The three-day long conference was attended by over 300 students from across Southeast Asia. Addressing the theme …
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Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Bob Goodlatte led a seven-member Congressional delegation of the U.S. House of Representatives to Singapore. Congressman Goodlatte was joined by Rep. Blake Farenthold, Rep. Ted Yoho, Rep. Jason Smith, Rep. Hank Johnson, Rep. Luis Gutierrez, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal. During their February 20-21 visit, the delegation met with Prime …
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Press Release – FAA and CAAS Strengthen Long-Standing Bilateral Cooperation in Airworthiness For Immediate Release February 6, 2018 Contact: FAA, Office Of Communications Phone: 202-267-3883 Officials with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) , attending the Singapore Airshow this week, signed a revised Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement that will enhance the two countries …
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Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of U.S. Embassy Singapore, Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath kicked off the Singapore Airshow by cutting the ribbon at the U.S. Pavilion. She was joined by President & CEO of Kallman Worldwide, Tom Kallman; Under Secretary for Industry and Security, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce, Mira Ricardel; Chief Operating Officer of …
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Remarks by Charge d’Affaires Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath USA Partnership Pavilion Opening at the Singapore Airshow 2018 Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 10:45 a.m. Thanks, Tom. And thanks to the Color Guard for starting us off with such a great reminder of why we are all here today – to represent the very best of the United …
Read More» JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — — The U.S. military will participate in the 2018 Singapore International Airshow at the Singapore Changi Airport and the Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore, Feb. 6-11, 2018. The airshow is a biennial event and is the largest defense exhibition and biennial international tradeshow in the Pacific. This year’s exhibition will be …
Read More» Singapore / February 5, 2018 — When the Singapore Airshow 2018 opens tomorrow at Changi Exhibition Centre, the United States of America will have the largest international presence on-site with more than 170 exhibitors claiming nearly 30% of the show’s total 40,000 sqm of indoor exhibit space, plus a wide range of military and civil …
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“Javanese Temple in Ruins” and “Six Horsemen Chasing Deer,” two Raden Saleh paintings currently on exhibit at the National Gallery Singapore traveled a long way from the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C. to be included in the largest exhibit to date of the works of two important 19th century Southeast Asian artists: Raden …
Read More» PRESS RELEASE The 2018 IISS Fullerton Forum, known as the Shangri-La Dialogue Sherpa Meeting, took place in Singapore January 28-30, 2018. The United States delegation was led by Mr. David Helvey, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs, and Lieutenant General Bryan Fenton, Deputy Commander of U.S. Pacific Command. The …
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Every setback is an opportunity, every challenge a chance – that’s the message of the U.S. Embassy Singapore-ITE Mentoring Program, now kicking off its sixth season. 35 alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs are paired with 40 Institute of Technical Education, Singapore(ITE) students for a six-month long program designed to empower students to solve problems, not …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC January 12, 2018 The text of the following joint statement was released by the Government of the United States of America along with 16 other members of the Proliferation Security Initiative’s (PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) in support of enforcement of UN Security Council Resolutions against the …
Read More» On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice. The Travel …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017 Guilty Plea by Former Senior Member of Legal Department Unsealed WASHINGTON – Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd. (KOM), a Singapore-based company that operates shipyards and repairs and upgrades shipping vessels, and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Keppel Offshore & Marine USA Inc. (KOM USA), have agreed to pay …
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In Singapore, alumni and members of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) organized four community projects centered around the issues of human rights, civic engagement, sustainability, and innovation. These events were organized in celebration of YSEALI YOUnified, as ASEAN-wide day of community service commemorating the fourth anniversary of the YSEALI program. In addition to …
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Congratulations to Deni Apriyani, the winner of this year’s Migrant Worker Poetry Competition! Her poem, “Further Away” brought light to spousal abuse. Congratulations to 2nd prize winner Naive Gascon for “And Again” and 3rd prize winner Fitri Diyah for “A Sunday Morning in Paya Lebar.” This year marks the first time that female poets bagged …
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SINGAPORE, December 03, 2017 – Back for its fourth Singapore edition , the finals of the annual Migrant Worker Poetry Competition (MWPC) will showcase work from 19 poets in 8 different languages representing 7 different countries. In the first round of the competition, a panel of judges reviewed 107 submissions and shortlisted the finalists to …
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U.S. Embassy Singapore was excited to kick off the second annual Singapore Fintech Festival with a strong American presence. The U.S. Commercial Service was the strategic partner for the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s 2017 FinTech Festival, where more than 30 U.S. exhibitors showcased their cutting edge financial technology solutions for businesses in Singapore and the …
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American folk group Tony Memmel and His Band kicked off the first part of their Asia tour last week with several stops in Singapore. The tour is part of the U.S. State Department’s program American Music Abroad and was organized in collaboration by U.S. Embassy Singapore. In addition to rollicking performances, Tony shared inspiring stories …
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On November 5, 2017, the U.S. Embassy co-presented a discussion with American journalist and novelist, Suki Kim, at the Singapore Writer’s Festival. Suki Kim delivered rare and unflinching insight into life in North Korea where she spent six months undercover in 2011, working as an English teacher to the country’s future leaders. The Singapore Writer’s …
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Corporate Community Day, which took place on November 4 this year, symbolizes the continued commitment American companies bring to their communities while demonstrating how small acts, when added together, can make a difference. U.S. Embassy Singapore Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath, along with AmCham Singapore’s Executive Director Ann Yom Steele and Chairman Dwight Hutchins participated …
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On October 29, representatives from United Airlines, along with the inaugural crew, U.S. Embassy Singapore, Changi Airport, and Ministry of Transport welcomed the first passengers arriving in Singapore from Los Angeles with an official cake-cutting. Passengers leaving Singapore on the new flight route were treated to a grand sendoff. United’s Los Angeles to Singapore flight is currently the longest non-stop …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 24, 2017 Joint Statement by the United States of America and the Republic of Singapore President of the United States of America Donald J. Trump hosted Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong at the White House on October 23, …
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[L-R: Ann Yom Steel, Executive Director of American Chamber of Commerce Singapore, Richard Henry, Head of School, GEMS World Academy (Singapore) , Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., U.S. Embassy Singapore, Minister Lim Hng Kiang, Ministry of Trade and Industry (Trade), Dwight Hutchins, Chairman, American Chamber of Commerce Singapore] — with Lim Hng Kiang. On September …
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[ photo credit: Ministry of Communication and Information (MCI) ] On August 28, 2017 U.S. Commercial Service, Singapore hosted Utah Governor Herbert and Utah trade mission members for a two day visit to Singapore. During their visit, Utah Governor Herbert met with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to promote stronger ties between Singapore and Utah, the fastest growing state …
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U.S. Navy Admiral Scott Swift, Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet addresses the ongoing situation with the USS John S McCain. For the latest information/updates regarding the John S. McCain, please visit http://www.c7f.navy.mil/ . Statement on the Deaths of Sailors on the USS John S. McCain Guided-Missile Destroyer (White House statement, August 22, 2017) Facebook Livestream at: https://www.facebook.com/USPacificFleet or https://www.facebook.com/usnavysoutheastasia/ For more information on U.S. Pacific Fleet, please visit http://www.cpf.navy.mil/ . Adm. Swift’s bio …
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August 15, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Morning, all. We are releasing today the 2016 International Religious Freedom Report. This report is a requirement pursuant to the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 – legislation that upholds religious freedom as a core American value under the Constitution’s First Amendment, as well as a universal human right. This law calls for the government …
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On July 19, 2017 U.S. Department of State Releases Country Reports on Terrorism 2016. [ Full Text ] [ PDF ]
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On July 10, 2017 the United States and Singapore celebrated a 10 year partnership in science and technology at the Home Team Science & Technology Exhibition & Conference for Homeland Security (SciTECHS). Hosted in partnership with Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs and the research and development arm of United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 08, 2017 Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore Before Bilateral Meeting Hamburg Messe Hamburg, Germany 12:48 P.M. CET PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much, everybody. The Prime Minister of Singapore — we’re very close, the relationship is …
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Remarks by Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson at the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report Launch Ceremony at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. on June 27, 2017. 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report [ Singapore ]
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On June 4, 2017 Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Southeast Asia W. Patrick Murphy honored the inaugural batch of recipients of the US-Singapore Summer Exchange Scholarship Programme by hosting a reception at the Singapore Embassy in Washington DC. The reception underscored the theme of Minister Balakrishnan’s …
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Secretary of Defense Spokesperson Cmdr. Gary Ross provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met June 2 with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, a major annual forum for key leaders in the Asia-Pacific region, to discuss mutual security challenges including cooperation on maritime …
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June 3, 2017: Secretary of Defense James Mattis gave remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue , Asia’s annual defense summit hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Singapore. He spoke of how the United States is working with key allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region to address key security challenges. #SecDef said: “This year marks the …
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June 2, 2017: Joint Chief of Staff General Dunford was conferred the Distinguished Service Order (Military) by President Dr Tony Tan in recognition of his outstanding contributions in enhancing the defense relations between the United States Armed Forces and the Singapore Armed Forces.
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On May 23, 2017, U.S. Embassy’s Counselor for Public Affairs Camille Dawson accepted a 2016 Supporter Award at the Patrons of Heritage Awards ceremony at the Asian Civilizations Museum (ACM). This award, presented by Singapore’s Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, Grace Fu, recognized the Embassy’s contribution in celebration of 50 years of diplomatic ties …
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The 3-day multilateral exercise CARAT – Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training boosts cooperation and interoperability between the U.S. Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy and Royal Thai Navy. While operating together at sea, the ships went through divisional tactic maneuvers, visit, board, search and seizure training, joint flight operations, and communications drills. Both the Arleigh Burke-class …
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IMDEX Asia 2017, Asia Pacific’s biennial international maritime defense exhibition and conference was held in Singapore on May 16-18 at the Singapore Changi Exhibition Center. The U.S. is proud to be participating in IMDEX Asia 2017 , with two ships on display at Changi Naval Base – the USS Sterett (DDG 104) and USS Coronado – and nine American companies exhibiting at the Changi …
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May 4, 2017: Secretary Tillerson hosted the Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for a special U.S. – ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting, reinforcing the Strategic Partnership between the United States and ASEAN and commemorating the 40th anniversary of U.S.-ASEAN relations. [ Photo: Department of State ]
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Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross met with Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) S Iswaran in Los Angeles on May 2, 2017. Both leaders reaffirmed the robust and longstanding economic ties between the U.S. and Singapore, and discussed ways to facilitate business opportunities for companies through the U.S.-Singapore Collaboration Platform Memorandum of Understand (MoU). Secretary Ross …
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U.S. Secretary for Homeland Security John Kelly met with Singapore Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr. K. Shanmugam in Washington, D.C. on April 26, 2017. Minister Shanmugam and Secretary Kelly exchanged views on the threat of global terrorism and the challenges posed by radicalisation in Southeast Asia. [ Photo courtesy …
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin met Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam in Washington on April 20, 2017. They underscored the long history of cooperation between the U.S. and Singapore and discussed economic issues involving both countries [ Steven Mnuchin’s Twitter Photo ] [ Readout from Treasury Department ]
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On April 4, the aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) , arrived in Singapore on a routine port visit. It was accompanied by the cruiser USS Lake Champlain and the destroyer USS WAYNE E. MEYER ( DDG 108) – all part of the Carl Vinson Strike Group. More than 6,000 American men and women, representing all 50 U.S. states, are assigned to ships and aircraft squadrons …
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The U.S.-Singapore Summer Exchange Scholarship Program was announced during Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong ’s official visit to the U.S. in 2016. It commemorates the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and the U.S. The scholarship program seeks to strengthen the excellent relations between Singapore and the United States and is jointly funded by the Government of Singapore and …
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U.S. Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson meets with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan at the Department of State , March 22, 2017. [ State Department Photo ] Dr. Balakrishnan was in Washington D.C. to participate in the Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition on the Defeat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). …
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Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and his wife Joy met with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at a United Nations General Assembly reception on September 21, 2016.
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I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of President S R Nathan. Not only was he an accomplished public servant, diplomat and President, but he was also one of the kindest and most generous people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. His advice on where the Singapore-U.S. relationship has been, is …
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Did you know that PM Lee Hsien Loong and The White House took over each other’s Instagrams? In case you missed it, as well as the White House Snapchats, check out our photo album for more behind-the-scenes footage of the official visit and State Dinner.
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Catch a sneak peek at what Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife Ho Ching can expect at The White House State Dinner tonight.
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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong listens at left as President Barack Obama speaks at the second plenary session meeting of #ASEAN, the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at the Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage, California. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel traveled to Singapore to lead the U.S. delegation at the fourth annual U.S.-Singapore Strategic Partnership Dialogue. Both sides affirmed the strong political, economic and defense ties between the U.S. and Singapore, and discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in new …
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We are pleased to announce that Singaporean performance artist Lee Wen is the winner of the 2016 Joseph Balestier Award for the Freedom of Art . Best known for his “Yellow Man” series of work, Lee is one of the pioneers of performance art in Singapore. His work is motivated by a strong conviction of justice and idealism, with a persistence to stay true to the self in a highly structured world. Ambassador Wagar …
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