Parliament

President's Address at the First Session of the 15th Parliament

At the opening of the First Session of the 15th Parliament on 5 September 2025, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam set out the Government's key priorities and plans for the future.

Here are the key initiatives and focus areas outlined in the President's Address ↗ (opens in new tab):

1. Securing Singapore’s Place in a Changing World ↗ (opens in new tab)

2. Refreshing our Economic Blueprint ↗ (opens in new tab)

3. Strengthening Assurances Throughout Life ↗ (opens in new tab)

4. Building a Distinctive City and Endearing Home ↗ (opens in new tab)

5. Strengthening our Sense of “We” and Social Cohesion ↗ (opens in new tab) 

6. Upholding Trust and Effective Government ↗ (opens in new tab)

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