Harris announces Us-s’pore supply-chain initiative

Vice President Kamala Harris sought to reassure US allies in Asia over its commitment to the region, as she faced a volley of questions on Afghanistan during a visit to Singapore. During a press briefing on Monday, Harris pointed to a series of agreements reached with Singapore on cybersecurity, climate and public health as evidence the US is committed to honoring agreements with longstanding security partners in the region. The vice president mentioned that the US was focused on successfully completing the evacuation in Afghanistan, where the Taliban have effectively taken control following 20 years of war with America. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong offered to help the US with the evacuation effort.