Concluded the meeting of the JP Morgan International Council. The Council members discussed a wide range of topics, including evolving economic trends, geopolitical dynamics, and trade uncertainties. Appreciate the Council providing a platform and opportunity to exchange insights and perspectives on key global issues. go.gov.sg/mw7szl

Am in London for a working visit. 🇬🇧 I will be meeting British political figures as well as UK business and tech leaders. I will also visit Imperial College London’s Schools of Convergence Science. I will be holding a dialogue with Chatham House members on the current global situation. You can catch the session live on Chatham House’s website (www.chathamhouse.org) and X (x.com/ChathamHouse), on Tue, 28 Oct, 1am (SG time). go.gov.sg/yogiiu

Managed to take a short walk through Little Venice in the evening. The area earned its name from its scenic canals and waterways, similar to the famous Italian city.

#HappeningNow: Watch Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s dialogue with Chatham House. SM Lee is on a working visit to London, the UK.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8hVhtO6aUo

A busy start to the day in London. Met DPM David Lammy, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, and Chief Secretary to the PM Darren Jones. We reaffirmed the strong, multifaceted, and evolving Singapore-UK partnership. Look forward to continued engagement and collaboration between our two countries. 🇸🇬 🇬🇧https://go.gov.sg/2iytiv

Good to be back at Chatham House. I was last here in 2014. Spoke on trade, security, and the importance of multilateral cooperation. Also had an engaging dialogue on geopolitical and economic trends in this era of global uncertainty. Thank you to Chatham House for the warm welcome and thoughtful discussion. You can watch the session here: go.gov.sg/lhl-chathamhouse-2025.

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Had a good visit to Imperial College London’s Schools of Convergence Science, to learn about their multi-disciplinary approach towards tertiary education. They bring together different fields to tackle complex global challenges. I also had a great time connecting with Singaporean students studying at Imperial. Hearing about their experiences, ambitions, and the projects they are involved in. May your years here be enriching and meaningful. go.gov.sg/xjk26k

Am back home! 🇸🇬 Had a productive working visit to London. Glad to catch up with former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. We last met in 2023 on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in India, where we launched the Singapore-UK Strategic Partnership. go.gov.sg/mftdyp

Met UK business leaders from venture funds and deep tech startups. We exchanged views on the evolving business landscape in Singapore and the UK, and explored opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and growth. go.gov.sg/mftdyp

Wrapped up a productive and engaging working visit to London, United Kingdom. Grateful for the warm welcome and the long-standing friendship between Singapore and the UK. 🇸🇬🇬🇧 Here are highlights of my visit!

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Deeply saddened by the passing of National University of Singapore’s Emeritus Professor John Miksic last Saturday. Professor Miksic was a seminal figure in the field of archaeology in Southeast Asia. His work transformed our understanding of Singapore’s pre-colonial history.

My deepest condolences to Dr Miksic’s family and his loved ones. He will be remembered for his enduring contributions to the study of Singapore’s history and heritage. go.gov.sg/tvwlio

Spent Sunday morning with residents and fellow grassroots advisers from Ang Mo Kio GRC, as well as Jalan Kayu, Kebun Baru, and Yio Chu Kang SMCs, at the Ang Mo Kio Town Tree Planting and Grandparents’ Day! 🌳

Great to see families enjoying the activities and learning how we can care for our environment together. Each sapling planted brings us closer to a greener, more liveable Singapore. 🌱 go.gov.sg/tg5gm3

I visited Bangkok to pay respects to the late Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, Thailand’s Queen Mother. Ho Ching and I express our deep condolences to His Majesty the King, The Royal Family, and the people of Thailand. In this time of loss, Singapore stands in solidarity with Thailand. May Her Majesty rest in peace. go.gov.sg/2o917r

Am back home after my trip to Bangkok, Thailand. Glad to re-connect with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who graciously hosted tea for Ho Ching and me at his office. Grateful for the warm hospitality. 🇸🇬🇹🇭 go.gov.sg/kuo6dx

Very happy to celebrate the graduation of our young children at the PCF Sparkletots @ Teck Ghee graduation concert and ceremony. Keep learning and growing, and seize every opportunity to shine, so that 60 years from now, during SG120, you can look back on a life lived to the fullest! Congratulations and well done on donning your first graduation hat! I wish all of you a very bright future ahead. go.gov.sg/mitzn8