Finding Common Ground & Meaning

George Yeo, Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore

07-Nov-23 08:00

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George Yeo has served 23 years in the Singapore government and headed the Health, Trade & Industry, as well as the Foreign Affairs Ministries. His last military rank is Brigadier General in the Singapore Armed Forces. He shares his insights into current geopolitical issues, regional challenges, Singapore's nation-building efforts as well as finding that spiritual balance that makes everything come together.

Produced by: Wong Shou Ning

Presented by: Keith Kam

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Categories: international, politics

Tags: singapore ge 2025, geopolitics, israeli-palestinian conflict, singapore politics,

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