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President Tharman urges 'we first' mindset as Singapore refreshes economic strategy
In his address to the 15th Parliament, the president called for unity, shared responsibility and stronger community ties amid global uncertainty.
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Justin Ong Guang-Xi
05 Sep 2025 08:30PM (Updated: 05 Sep 2025 10:47PM)
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SINGAPORE: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Friday (Sep 5) called on Singaporeans to embrace a "we first" mindset and prioritise the collective good as the country enters a new phase of economic transformation.
“We will nurture a 'we first' society at every level, starting in the community,” Mr Tharman said, adding that Singaporeans must “put the collective before self”.