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  • President Obama's Trip to Asia

    Now that the global economy is no longer facing a deep recession, balanced economic strategies are needed, Obama and other APEC leaders agree at their forum in Singapore, November 15, 2009
  • Remarks at APEC Singapore Conference

    Here in Singapore, we’ve had a productive day of discussion, covering the full range of regional and global issues confronting our nations. I have stressed the Obama Administration’s commitment to substantive cooperation..., November 11, 2009

    Video | Apec 2009 Singapore
  • U.S. Pursuing Renewed Engagement in Asia-Pacific

    The United States is pursuing a new era of strengthened engagement in the Asia-Pacific region based on mutual interests and mutual respect, President Obama says.. November 13, 2009

     
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White House Press Release, November 15, 2009
Statement by White House National Security Council spokesman Mike Hammer. On November 15 President Obama met with Singapore Prime Minister Lee and discussed a range of bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest....

Notice on Embassy Closure
The Embassy will be CLOSED for business on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 for Thanksgiving and Nov. 27, 2009 for Hari Raya Haji.

ExchangesConnect Social Network Video Contest
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces Second Annual ExchangesConnect Social Network Video Contest, "Change Your Climate, Change Our World." Submit your Video starting November 17 through January 12, 2010.

Fulbright Visiting Research Grants 2010-2011
Application Now Open: The United States Government is pleased to announce the 2010-2011 annual competition for three-month Fulbright Visiting Research Grants.

American comic book writer, Mark Waid
The U.S. Embassy sponsored the visit of American comic writer, Mark Waid, who shared his experiences as comic book writer at the National Library on October 26th. He provided useful perspectives on American comics industry and participated in a lively question-and-answer session. October 26, 2009

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