Singapore, Asean have to be proactive to stay relevant in volatile world: Chan Chun Sing
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Source: RSS · August 6, 2026 at 10:35 PM · AI-assisted report
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[SINGAPORE] Amid geopolitical volatility, Singapore’s competitive advantage must come from proactive efforts to remain relevant globally, said the Republic’s Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing. (AI-assisted rewrite, based on the original source)
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The statement may have a minimal impact on Malaysia, as Singapore's efforts to stay relevant could influence trade and economic relations between the two countries.