Michael Tay Cheow Ann (born 1959) is a Singaporean diplomat who served as the
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the
Republic of Singapore
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to the
Russian Federation
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.
Education
Tay graduated from the
National University of Singapore
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with a
Master of Philosophy
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degree.
Career
Upon graduation, he taught at the
National University of Singapore
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for two years before joining the
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(MFA). He was in charge of the Middle East, Latin America and Africa region.
Tay founded Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise, non-profit organisation and SingJazz, an annual music festival focusing on local and regional musicians and also a showcase for renowned international acts, in 2013
See also
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Embassy of Singapore in Moscow
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References
Singaporean diplomats
Singaporean people of Chinese descent
Victoria School, Singapore alumni
Living people
Ambassadors of Singapore to Russia
Ambassadors of Singapore to Ukraine
1959 births
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