“A bonsai tree model of what China is.”

Used this analogy to describe how China views SG when asked about SG’s role in China’s development at last night’s Bloomberg New Economy Forum dialogue.

Speaking about tensions in the US-China trade relationship and the importance of restraint at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum dialogue last night.

America is not ‘retreating’, but it is rethinking its role and impact in the world. My reply to a question from the audience at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum dialogue last night.

On what we can learn from other countries, and the ‘magic’ Singapore is looking for. My reply to another question from the audience at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum dialogue last night.

Welcomed Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali to the Istana today. He is in town for the 33rd ASEAN Summit tomorrow & will also be conferred an honorary doctorate by NUS.

Welcomed Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to the Istana on the 40th anniversary of Deng Xiaoping’s visit to SG. Hope this serves as an occasion for us to build warmer ties.

Kicked off the 33rd ASEAN Summit tonight! Glad that member states have come up with concrete measures to work better together, in the face of new challenges.

After a busy, yet productive week of meetings, the 33rd ASEAN Summit has come to an end. We hand the Chairmanship over to Thailand, and wish them the very best!

Happy to welcome US Vice President Mike Pence & his wife Karen to the Istana tdy, to return their warm hospitality during my visit to Washington DC a year ago. 🇸🇬🇺🇸

Was lucky enough to catch the otters in action during my jalanjalan down the Singapore River over the weekend!

Finally arrived in Buenos Aires after a 30-hr journey! Am here for a working visit and to attend the G20 Summit.

A day of meetings with our Argentine counterparts. Thanks to President Mauricio Macri, Argentine Members of Congress, & the Buenos Aires Mayor for your warm hospitality & good discussions.

Inside the beautiful Teatro Colón opera house in Buenos Aires, where the gala dinner was held. Caught this moment when the guests had their handphones out to snap pics of the dignitaries arriving. :)

Sunset at the Hort Park. A moment later the sun dipped lower, and the colours were gone. 夕阳无限好，只是近黄昏.

Wishing everyone, especially our Christian friends, a very peaceful and blessed Christmas! 🎄

2018 was another fulfilling year! Here are my top moments from each month of the past year.

Happy New Year! Wishing all Singaporeans a wonderful 2019!

Our “national bird” - the ubiquitous crane. :)

Group pic at the end of the 2-day cabinet retreat with those who were still around. We have a full agenda ahead.

This ST article last week named Singapore the 10th-most Instagrammable country in the world (http://str.sg/ouby). Quite an unusual honour!