# Tharman says Singapore can learn from Sweden to stay competitive and united

https://mins.news/en/video/111310

- CNA, 2026-10-22 14:54 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9hw_DkynH0

> President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said Singapore has much to learn from Sweden about remaining competitive and keeping society together in a more difficult world. He spoke at the end of his state visit, during which the two countries signed a pact to collaborate on emerging technologies. Singapore and Sweden are marking 60 years of diplomatic relations.

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