SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Monday his country valued the United States renewing its ties with the city-state and other allies.

Speaking during a joint news conference with US Vice President Kamala Harris, Lee said Singapore had offered support for evacuations from Afghanistan.

Kamala Harris visits Singapore to deepen ties, counter China's influence

Harris will also visit Vietnam this week on her trip to Asia, where US officials aim to reaffirm Washington's commitment to the region and address concerns about China's claims to disputed parts of the South China Sea.