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:

1. Securing Singapore’s Place in a Changing World

2. Refreshing our Economic Blueprint

3. Strengthening Assurances Throughout Life

4. Building a Distinctive City and Endearing Home

5. Strengthening our Sense of “We” and Social Cohesion 

6. Upholding Trust and Effective Government

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