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Daily roundup: Tommy Koh retires from MFA after 55 years, shares thoughts — and other top stories today

Daily roundup: Tommy Koh retires from MFA after 55 years, shares thoughts — and other top stories today
Veteran lawyer and diplomat Professor Tommy Koh has left the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after 55 years.
PHOTO: Facebook/Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.

1. 'It's not a sacrifice': Tommy Koh retires from MFA after 55 years, shares thoughts

After 55 years with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), veteran diplomat and lawyer Professor Tommy Koh has retired from service, the ministry announced on Tuesday (Sep 1)... » READ MORE

2. Singapore extends capacity building programmes for Pacific Island officials: 'Small states are stronger when we work together'

Singapore extends capacity building programmes for Pacific Island officials: 'Small states are stronger when we work together'

"Small states are stronger when we work together."

This, said Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, was the recurring message at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue on Tuesday (Sept 1).

.. » READ MORE

3. Booked and busy: Man reading on Singapore bus featured on popular Instagram page

Booked and busy: Man reading on Singapore bus featured on popular Instagram page

You may have come across photos posted by @hotguysreading, an Instagram account dedicated to finding attractive and seemingly well-read men.

While many netizens express admiration at how good looking these men are, its most recent post has caught the eye of Singaporeans for a different reason... » READ MORE

4. Running Man's Ji Ye-eun and dancer Vata to marry in December

Running Man's Ji Ye-eun and dancer Vata to marry in December

Running Man's Ji Ye-eun and her dance choreographer boyfriend Vata will be tying the knot on Dec 12, which also coincides with the latter's birthday.

South Korean media reported today (Sept 2) that the good news was announced through their respective agencies... » READ MORE

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