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Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Forum: Presence of regional leaders at NDP speaks well of ties
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox I read with interest the article ' NDP 2025: Region's leaders join in Singapore's 60th birthday celebration at the Padang ' (Aug 9). The presence of regional leaders at Singapore's 2025 National Day Parade at the Padang is more than just a ceremonial gesture. It is a powerful symbol of the trust, goodwill and shared history that bind Singapore and its closest neighbours. Seeing leaders from Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia join in the nation's milestone celebration is an example of how diplomacy is not only conducted in high-level meetings or at the negotiating table, but also in moments of shared joy and commemoration. Such occasions help deepen mutual understanding and keep bilateral relationships warm, even amid the complexities of geopolitics. Singapore's ties with its neighbours have been shaped by decades of collaboration, mutual support and respect. From economic partnerships and security cooperation to cultural exchanges and family connections across borders, these bonds have stood the test of time and strengthened over generations. In an era where peace and stability are increasingly tested by identity politics, economic stratification and radicalisation, these gestures of friendship are important reminders that Singapore's relationships with other nations are not merely transactional; they are anchored in shared values, common aspirations, and the recognition that the nations' destinies are closely intertwined. Looking ahead, there are many areas in which Singapore could work even more closely with its neighbours, such as collaboration on nuclear energy research and safety readiness, ensuring that the region is prepared for a future in which energy is cleaner and more sustainable, and enhanced maritime security cooperation to combat piracy in regional waters such as the Singapore Strait. Also, expanding special economic zones across borders could spur innovation, create good jobs, and strengthen supply chain resilience. In education, expanding academic exchange programmes could deepen mutual understanding. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. World Trump seizes control of Washington police, deploys National Guard Business Lower-wage retail workers to receive up to 6% pay bump from Sept 1 Singapore Keppel to sell M1's telco business to Simba for $1.43b, says deal expected to benefit consumers Singapore ST Explains: Who owns Simba, the company that is buying M1? Singapore Telco price undercutting expected to subside after sale of M1 to Simba: Analysts Singapore ST Explains: What is Vers and which HDB estates could it be rolled out in? Singapore For Vers to work, compensation should account for varied needs of HDB flat owners: Observers Singapore At least $2m lost in S'pore to govt official impersonation scams involving cryptocurrency in Q1 As Singapore enters the next chapter of its national journey, it is comforting to know that the country does so not in isolation, but alongside trusted neighbours. Irwan Jamil
CNA
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Singapore's National Day Parade 2025
Singapore marked its 60th birthday today (Aug 9). Here's a recap of NDP 2025, through the lens of CNA's visual journalists. Photo: CNA/Wallace Woon Before the show started, a rainbow was seen above Singapore's skyline. Photo: CNA/Jeremy Long The show started with naval divers demonstrating a free-fall jump used in actual operations, before landing in the water in Marina Bay. Photo: CNA/Jeremy Long They were followed by the crowd-favourite Red Lions, who descended from about 10,000 ft and made their way to the Padang. Photo: CNA/Raydza Rahman Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arriving at the Padang. Photo: CNA/Wallace Woon President Tharman Shanmugaratnam inspecting the guard of honour contingents. Photo: CNA/Ili Mansor The RSAF showcased special displays to mark SG60. Photo: CNA/Jeremy Long The feu-de-joie, also known as the 'fire of joy', which involves the sequential firing of blank rounds into the air. Photo: CNA/Lim Li Ting The mobile column making its first appearance at the Padang since the 2019 bicentennial celebrations. Photo: CNA/Ili Mansor Veterans who have served Singapore over the years were honoured. They include Singapore's oldest veteran - 95-year-old Booi Seow Kiat from the SAF. Photo: CNA/Lim Li Ting Singers Kit Chan and Charlie Lim performing this year's NDP theme song, Here We Are. Photo: CNA/Lim Li Ting The first fireworks of the night. Photo: CNA/Faith Ho Dancers performing with lightbulbs. Photo: CNA/Lim Li Ting Singer Dick Lee performing We Will Get There in a helium balloon. Photo: CNA/Ili Mansor The crowd singing along to the performances. Photo: CNA/Syamil Sapari Fireworks lighting up the sky during the grand finale. Photo: CNA/Faith Ho The parade came to an end under a full moon. Photo: CNA/Lim Li Ting Next Story
CNA
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
NDP 2025: A night of dazzling performances
NDP 2025: A night of dazzling performances Photo: CNA/Lim Li Ting Singers Kit Chan and Charlie Lim performing Singapore's National Day Parade 2025 theme song Here We Are. Photo: CNA/Lim Li Ting Performers dancing with lightbulbs. Photo: CNA/Lim Li Ting Singer Dick Lee performing We Will Get There in a helium balloon. Photo: CNA/Lim Li Ting Rahimah Rahim (pictured) and Benjamin Kheng performing last year's NDP theme song, Not Alone. Photo: CNA/Lim Li Ting Singer Kit Chan leading a singalong of National Day favourites, including Home. Photo: CNA/Lim Li Ting The crowd singing along to the performances. Photo: CNA/Syamil Sapari Next Story
CNA
3 days ago
- General
- CNA
Fireworks lighting up the sky at NDP 2025
Fireworks lighting up the sky at NDP 2025 Photo: CNA/Lim Li Ting Fireworks brightened the sky as Singapore's National Day Parade came to an end on Aug 9. Photo: CNA/Lim Li Ting The parade happened under a Sturgeon Moon, which reached peak fullness on the same night. Photo: CNA/Lim Li Ting Parade spectators were treated to a visual spectacle of fireworks. Photo: CNA/Faith Ho Fireworks lit up Marina Bay during the grand finale of the parade at the Padang. Photo: CNA/Jeremy Long The view from across Marina Bay. Photo: CNA/Jeremy Long Fireworks during the finale of the National Day celebrations. Photo: CNA/Raydza Rahman Next Story
CNA
3 days ago
- Climate
- CNA
Rainbow seen above Singapore's skyline before NDP 2025
Rainbow seen above Singapore's skyline before NDP 2025 Photo: CNA/Raydza Rahman A rainbow stretching across Marina Bay. Photo: CNA/Jeremy Long A rainbow at the tip of Marina Bay Sands. Photo: CNA/Raydza Rahman A rainbow was spotted at the ArtScience Museum. Photo: CNA/Jeremy Long Next Story
