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Vivian Balakrishnan

Tracked across 13 events · 502 articles · First seen Oct 11, 2025 · Last active Aug 19, 2026

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Attention
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Events
13
Relationships
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Events (13)
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International
India-Singapore Chancery Foundation Stone Laid
On August 19, 2026, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan jointly laid the foundation stone for the new Chancery complex of the India — High Commission of India. The…
Impact: As Singapore's Foreign Minister, he co-led the ceremony and discussions, strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Aug 19, 2026 · 8 articles
4 40
International
Singapore Leads AI Diplomacy Adoption
Impact: Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore's foreign minister, developed and uses NanoClaw, a 'diplomatic second brain,' demonstrating a practical application of AI in diplomacy and advocating for its use while emphasizing human accountability.
Jun 08, 2026 · 6 articles
4 50
International
N. Chandrababu Naidu Singapore Investment Outreach
Impact: Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore's Foreign Minister, is engaging with N. Chandrababu Naidu to discuss diplomatic and economic ties.
Jun 13, 2026 · 54 articles
4 50
International
Yogi Adityanath's Singapore Investment Visit
Impact: As Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Vivian Balakrishnan is participating in high-level meetings to discuss economic cooperation with India — Uttar Pradesh.
Feb 22, 2026 · 6 articles
1 0
Accidents
Wayanad tunnel landslide kills 4
Impact: Chaired a review meeting to coordinate rescue efforts.
Jul 07, 2026 · 18 articles
2 5
International
Jaishankar meets Anand in Manila
Impact: Singaporean Foreign Minister who had a lunch meeting with Jaishankar.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
4 0
International
Malacca Strait Security Amid Hormuz Crisis
Impact: Vivian Balakrishnan, the Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister, stated that nations along the Strait of Malacca have agreed not to collect tolls and assured the United States and China of guaranteed passage.
Apr 23, 2026 · 12 articles
4 -50
International
South Sudan Ambush Kills Aid Workers
Impact: Vivian Balakrishnan, the UN resident and humanitarian coordinator, joined in strongly condemning the attack, emphasizing the collective humanitarian response to the incident.
Jun 30, 2026 · 6 articles
6 -20
International
US imposes forced labor tariffs on 60 nations
Impact: Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan pushed back against the tariff, citing no economic justification.
Apr 20, 2026 · 318 articles
1 0
Domestic
Karnataka Cabinet Portfolios Allocated
On August 12, 2026, India — Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar allocated portfolios to his 23-member cabinet. Shivakumar retained key departments including Finance, Cabinet Affairs, Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Intelligence, Information, Law, Justice and…
Impact: Assigned Municipal Administration portfolio.
Aug 12, 2026 · 6 articles
4 50
International
Canada's Anand Visits India for Cooperation
Impact: Vivian Balakrishnan will meet Anita Anand in Singapore to further strengthen Canada's cooperation with Singapore.
Oct 11, 2025 · 6 articles
3 0
Regulatory
Bloomberg defamed Singapore ministers
Impact: Balakrishnan was mentioned in context of past bungalow rental controversy; not directly involved in this case.
Jul 14, 2026 · 43 articles
4 0
International
ASEAN Rejects Myanmar Elections
Jan 25, 2026 · 13 articles
Key Actions (3)
70 Vivian Balakrishnan laid foundation stone India — High Commission of IndiaIndia-Singapore Chancery...
70 D. K. Shivakumar assigned Municipal Administration portfolio Vivian BalakrishnanKarnataka Cabinet...
60 S. Jaishankar held discussion Vivian BalakrishnanIndia-Singapore Chancery...
Relationships (2)
Singapore ↔ Vivian Balakrishnan
Singapore ↔ Vivian Balakrishnan
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