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Chan Chun Sing

Chan Chun Sing
The latest news and top stories on Chan Chun Sing, a Singaporean Minister. He currently serves as Coordinating Minister for Public Services, Minister for Defence and Minister-in-charge of Public Service. Formerly Minister for Education and Minister for Trade and Industry, he advanced lifelong learning and led economic development. A former Major-General and Chief of Army, he was awarded the Distinguished Master Strategist Award by the US Army Command and General Staff College. He has defended Singapore's electoral system, asserting boundaries serve citizens' interests. His career demonstrates expertise in public service, defence, trade, education and labour relations.
Participants speak at the Shangri-La Dialogue defence forum in Singapore on Sunday. Photo: Singapore’s Ministry of Defence
Singapore

Shangri-La Dialogue: can Asia do ‘less Shangri-La, more ships, more subs’?

In response to Hegseth’s call, participants at the Singapore forum say defence spending levels have to factor in different countries’ needs.

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Singapore

17 nations launch pact to protect vital undersea cables amid US, China absence

China-UK relations

Exclusive | Chinese, UK delegations discuss military engagement at Shangri-La Dialogue

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

What to watch at Shangri-La Dialogue after Trump’s China visit resets ties

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth’s speech at Asian security forum to serve as important gauge of whether summit has stabilised US-China relations.

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s trip to this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue marks his fourth visit to the Indo-Pacific region as Pentagon chief. Photo: Reuters
Thailand

Bridge too far? Hormuz crisis revives Thailand’s controversial plan

While the plan to bypass the Malacca Strait is popular with Anutin’s government, economists and environmentalists say it is not realistic.

Asean

Opinion | Underwater and unprotected: why Asean and the EU must secure subsea lifelines

With global data at risk from hybrid threats, Southeast Asia and Europe need to look past declarations to secure our shared data arteries.

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South China Sea

Why big power rivalry poses ‘main threat’ to Asean maritime security

Smaller players ‘become pawns’ in a bigger geopolitical game as ‘strategic mistrust among major powers’ grows, Asean leaders say in Munich.

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Chinese coastguard vessels carry out a law enforcement drill in the South China Sea on February 4. Photo: Xinhua
Singapore

US clears US$2.3 billion jet and torpedo sale to Singapore

Pending US Congress approval, the US$2.3 billion Boeing P-8A deal announced at Pentagon talks will upgrade Singapore’s anti-submarine capabilities.

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Singapore

Singapore’s teachers are stressed out and overworked, study finds

More than one in four teachers report ‘a lot’ of stress, far higher than their global peers, with administrative duties a major factor.

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Singapore

Singapore’s defence chief urges against protectionism, ‘nativist instincts’

Minister Chan Chun Sing and others call for collaboration in dealing with technological upheaval and Washington’s zero-sum policy.

Singapore’s Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing addresses leaders from the business and other sectors at the Milken Institute Asia Summit on Wednesday. Photo: Jean Iau
US-China relations

China’s defence chief slams Western ‘bullying’, rallies regional allies

At the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, Dong Jun says world is at a crossroads between peace or war, urges countries to make the ‘right choice’.

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Calls by Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun to resist hegemonism and protectionism appeared to resonate with defence chiefs from Southeast Asia, as they took turns criticising unilateral actions, including US tariffs. Photo: Reuters
China’s military

China will work with Singapore on regional stability, top military officer says

Beijing’s most senior general meets the Singaporean defence minister on the sidelines of the Beijing Xiangshan Forum.

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Singapore

Singapore to boost maritime defence with 4 Boeing P-8A patrol aircraft

The new aircraft will replace the existing Fokker 50s, in service since 1993, as Singapore and the US reaffirm close defence ties.

Singapore

Will Singapore’s PAP rule forever?

The People’s Action Party may have found a lasting formula for governing, with Singaporeans wanting it to remain in power, analysts say.

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Supporters of the ruling People’s Action Party gather at a nomination centre in Singapore on April 23 ahead of the May 3 general election. The PAP has ruled Singapore for 66 years. Photo: EPA-EFE
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