Tag: Singapore-China relations
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A Decade Later, Chongqing Grows as a Global Logistics Hub
Introduction: A decade of connectivity Ten years after the launch of the Singapore-China Chongqing Connectivity Initiative (CCI), Chongqing is emerging not just as a regional hub but as a pivotal node in global logistics. The cross-border project, born from Singapore’s push to diversify trade routes and China’s drive to bolster its western hinterland, has transformed…
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A Decade of Linkages: How Chongqing Became a Global Logistics Hub Through Singapore-China CCI
Introduction: A decade of transformation Ten years after the Singapore-China Chongqing Connectivity Initiative (CCI) began its journey to tie together Southeast Asia and inland China, Chongqing is emerging as a pivotal node in global trade. The initiative, a cornerstone of broader cooperation between Singapore and China, was designed to unlock new corridors for trade, investment,…
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Singapore’s first ambassador to China, Cheng Tong Fatt dies at 96
Tribute to a trailblazing public servant Dr. Cheng Tong Fatt, a towering figure in Singapore’s public service and diplomacy, died on Tuesday at the age of 96. He is remembered as a visionary who helped lay the foundations of modern Singapore’s media landscape and its early diplomatic forays abroad. His career spanned periods of rapid…
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Cheng Tong Fatt, Singapore’s first ambassador to China, dies at 96
Singapore Mourns a Trailblazer in Public Service Singapore is mourning the loss of Dr. Cheng Tong Fatt, a pioneering civil servant and diplomat whose career helped shape the city-state’s modern public service, diplomacy, and media landscape. At 96, Cheng’s decades of service included key roles that bridged government, broadcasting, and international relations, leaving a lasting…
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Cheng Tong Fatt: Singapore’s First Ambassador to China
Singapore Mourns a Pioneering Civil Servant and Diplomat Dr. Cheng Tong Fatt, a distinguished public servant and diplomat who helped shape Singapore’s modern public service, has died at the age of 96. His death on Tuesday, November 4, marks the end of an era for a man whose career bridged nation-building, broadcasting reform, and international…