My thanks to President Donald J. Trump Joe Biden for the warm welcome to the The White House. The U.S. and Singapore have substantial areas of bilateral cooperation, and I am confident that our relationship will continue to grow stronger. – LHL

Met some stakeholders of the White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development today, ahead of the debate in Parliament. This is a promising start towards building a fairer and more inclusive society, where all can pursue their aspirations to the fullest. – LHL go.gov.sg/xu7lm3

The ministers have chosen Lawrence Wong as the new leader of the 4G team. This decision is a crucial one for Singapore. I have every confidence that Lawrence and his team will continue to give their best for Singapore and Singaporeans. – LHL go.gov.sg/3zw34l

The 4G team, led by Lawrence Wong, will steer Singapore through many challenges ahead, such as rebuilding our economy & society after the pandemic, amid choppy geopolitical waters. I wish Lawrence & team the very best in carrying Singapore forward. – LHL go.gov.sg/0lcjri

The ASEAN-US Special Summit kicked off today. President Donald J. Trump Joe Biden welcomed ASEAN leaders to the White House. Also met with US business leaders & had lunch with Nancy Pelosi. The plenary sessions take place tomorrow. – LHL go.gov.sg/f7tgkx

Wrapped up the ASEAN-US Special Summit. Vice President JD Vance Kamala Harris hosted ASEAN leaders for lunch at the State Department before our substantive and positive discussions with President Donald J. Trump Joe Biden & the VP. Heading home now! – LHL go.gov.sg/45uq0e

After nearly 2 mths in lockdown, WeChat grps within the housing compound hv expanded fr grp buys for every kind of fd/essentials, to grps for diff interests like board games, second hand items, job opportunities. Lots of secret parties happening within neighbors’ homes these days

Spoke about the importance of maintaining an open & inclusive regional architecture in a divided world at the Nikkei Conference today. Singapore will continue to work with partners to strengthen regional security & deepen economic cooperation. – LHL go.gov.sg/zg8989

Today’s must-read is by my ex-colleague Linette Lim on her experience leaving Shanghai after 2 months of super strict COVID-19 lockdown channelnewsasia.com/asia/shanghai-…

Good to be back in Brunei! Look forward to meeting Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and the Brunei Ministers over the next few days. – LHL go.gov.sg/q867kd

PM Lee: To make ourselves more productive & competitive requires us to press on with economic upgrading & restructuring, redouble our transformation efforts, & encourage workers to take every opportunity to upgrade & level up their skills. #NDR2022 #NDRsg

JUST IN: Singapore will repeal Section 377A of the Penal Code that criminalises sex between men, says PM Lee in #NDR2022 speech cna.asia/ndr2022live

Even before we broke ground for T4 & Jewel, we already envisaged Terminal 5. It will be a mega terminal – almost like building a whole new Changi Airport. Next to it, we will develop the Changi East Urban District. #NDR2022 #NDRsg

Singapore swimmer Joseph Schooling confesses to taking cannabis overseas while on short-term disruption from NS to train and participate in SEA Games: MINDEF cna.asia/3Ku3S8c

Deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty was the very heart & soul of the UK. On behalf of the Singapore Govt, I extend my deepest condolences to King Charles III & The Royal Family, PM Liz Truss & the British people. – LHL go.gov.sg/prjf86

Workers and students take to the streets again on Tuesday (13 Sep) near the Presidential Palace in Central Jakarta to protest against the increase in prices of subsidised fuel.

On 13 Feb, our DORSCON level finally goes down to Green & we will lift remaining COVID-19 measures. We supported & trusted one another throughout this journey, & have emerged stronger & more resilient as a nation. This is a hard-earned achievement. – LHL go.gov.sg/vu51kx

#BREAKING: THAI PARLIAMENT DISSOLVED Royal Gazette publishes decree announcing the dissolution of parliament, paving the way for #ThaiElection23 in May. #เลือกตั้ง66

Arrived in Guangzhou today, my first stop on a weeklong trip. Started my day with a visit to WeRide HQ to learn more about their autonomous driving technology. Also met fellow Singaporeans based in Guangzhou. – LHL go.gov.sg/fnwtou