France's Macron visits Singapore to wrap up Asia tour, focus on defence

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Singapore to conclude his Southeast Asia tour, which included stops in Vietnam and Indonesia. His visit aims to strengthen France's role as a reliable partner in the Indo-Pacific region amid US-China tensions. Macron is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s premier defense summit, where he will outline France’s vision for regional security and international cooperation.