North Korea Unwilling to Talk; Singapore Declines Mediator Role

Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan concluded a five-day diplomatic tour of Northeast Asia on Thursday, May 28, reporting that North Korea remains focused on self-reliance and military deterrence. During his visit, which included stops in China, South Korea, and North Korea (DPRK), the minister observed that Pyongyang is currently uninterested in opening significant communication … Read more

Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan receives top May Day award from NTUC

Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan was awarded the Medal of Honour on Wednesday, May 13, marking the highest recognition at the annual May Day Awards organized by the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC). The accolade is reserved for individuals who have “demonstrated exemplary leadership, longstanding commitment and transformative impact on workers’ welfare, industrial relations and … Read more