Hello to all our readers, Yahoo Singapore will be bringing you live news updates today. Singapore is in the Philippines for a State Visit from 15 to 17 Auguest. The trip commemorates 55 years of the two nations' diplomatic relations with and healthcare.
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From 23 Nov to 15 Dec, reigning champion Ding Liren of China face challenger Dommaraju Gukesh of India in a historic showdown. More on the here. President is on a State Visit to the Philippines from 15 to 17 August, marking the 55th anniversary of Singapore-Philippines diplomatic relations.
Tharman received a warm welcome at Malacañang Palace and held discussions with his Philippines counterpart President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. They focused on enhancing collaboration in areas like carbon credits and healthcare, where two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) were signed to advance these efforts. The emphasises collaboration aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
This agreement will help both countries meet their climate targets and promote sustainable development. During the visit, Tharman will attend a roundtable hosted by the Asia Society Philippines and Makati Business Club, and visit key sites like the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity and International Rice Research Institute. He will also attend events related to health programs and mee.