3rd Prime Minister of Singapore since 2004
Singapore Prime Minister Lee’s Scorecard: A Look at the Numbers: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who’s set a May 15 date for passing the baton to his ...
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PM Lee Hsien Loong received the Temasek Sword - the Singapore Police Force’s highest honour - at a ceremonial Dining-In at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess on ... Show more
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s 20 years in office: As a boy, he had a ringside seat to Singapore’s most turbulent period in history. He entered politics at 32 ...
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Always knew you had our back: Police thank outgoing PM Lee: PM Lee was presented the Temasek Sword, the highest honour bestowed by the police, on April 17 ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/always-knew-you-had-our-back-police-thank-outgoing-pm-lee
Problems in Middle East unsolvable within foreseeable future, peace efforts must continue to avoid calamity: PM Lee
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/problems-middle-east-unsolveable-within-foreseeable-future-peace-efforts-must-continue-avoid-calamity-pm-lee-4266056
Singapore, New Zealand to work together to secure supply chains under new partnership pillar
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-new-zealand-work-together-secure-supply-chains-under-new-partnership-pillar-4265581
PM Lee’s handover to DPM Wong: Is a snap GE on the cards?: There appears to be some urgency on the part of the ruling People’s Action Party to go to the polls ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/pm-lee-s-handover-to-dpm-wong-is-a-snap-ge-on-the-cards
PM Lee congratulates new Palestinian Authority PM Mohammad Mustafa: SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday (Apr 6) congratulated newly ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/israel-hamas-war-gaza-palestinian-authority-pm-mohammad-mustafa-lee-hsien-loong-4247141
#VantageOnFirstpost With Palki Sharma | Episode 321
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Who is Singapore’s Lawrence Wong? How an underdog with no grand political ambitions became the next prime minister
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3259701/who-singapores-lawrence-wong-how-underdog-no-grand-political-ambitions-became-next-prime-minister
The two countries walked away from bilateral meetings between Singapore’s Lee Hsien Loong and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon with an agreement to ... Show more
Seniors urged to get handrails and other subsidised fittings under scheme to make HDB homes safer
straitstimes.com/singapore/subsidised-handrails-shower-seats-and-wider-doorways-under-safer-home-scheme-for-seniors
‘Thank you for flying our flag high’: PM Lee, Edwin Tong pay tribute to Joseph Schooling
straitstimes.com/sport/thank-you-for-flying-our-flag-high-pm-lee-edwin-tong-pay-tribute-to-joseph-schooling
Incoming Singapore PM says incumbent Lee to serve as senior minister in next cabinet - media
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/incoming-singapore-pm-says-incumbent-lee-serve-senior-minister-next-cabinet-2024-04-16/
Jail for man who commented on Shinzo Abe’s shooting, asked for someone to ‘do the same’ to PM Lee
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/jail-for-man-who-commented-on-shinzo-abe-s-shooting-asked-for-someone-to-do-the-same-to-pm-lee
Singapore-Indonesia agreements on air space management, defence and extradition enter into force
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lee-hsien-loong-indonesia-joko-widodo-expanded-framework-agreements-relationship-4214701
President Tharman, PM Lee congratulate Prabowo on Indonesia election victory: SINGAPORE: Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tharman-shanmugaratnam-lee-hsien-loong-congratulate-indonesia-president-elect-prabowo-subianto-4211271
Singapore is Taylor Swift's only stop in Southeast Asia; PM says deal wasn't a hostile act to neighbors
nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/singapore-taylor-swifts-only-stop-southeast-asia-pm-says-deal-wasnt-ho-rcna141794
Quick Glance: Swifties' Pricey Pilgrimage to Star's Southeast Asian Stop
- Filipina Charlyn Suizo is in Singapore for one reason: Taylor Swift.
- The 30-year-old software engineer from the Philippines, part of a Swiftie group, is spending over $6,000 on flights, concert tickets, and accommodation.
- An estimated 7 in 10 of the 300,000 concertgoers will be coming from abroad, spending between $260 million and $370 million on hotels, food, and entertainment.
- Swift's concerts in Singapore are expected to generate significant economic benefits, especially in the tourism sector.
Singapore prime minister defends exclusive deal with Taylor Swift : Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has defended an exclusive deal his city-state ...
apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-singapore-australia-lee-hsien-loong-2652fc27f2efc9d4dca4db8d1468f261
PM Lee hopes ex-president Tony Tan’s new book will inspire more to step up and lead S’pore
straitstimes.com/singapore/hope-that-former-president-tony-tan-s-new-book-will-inspire-more-to-step-up-and-lead-s-pore-pm-lee
Australia’s continued engagement with ASEAN critical for stability in region, amid great power rivalry: PM Lee
channelnewsasia.com/asia/australias-continued-engagement-asean-critical-stability-region-amid-great-power-rivalry-pm-lee-4177716
Analysis: Why top PAP leaders issued reserves challenge to the opposition and will they take it up?
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/reserves-election-issue-pm-lee-dpm-wong-challenge-opposition-4180926
Singapore’s PM Defends Taylor Swift Exclusivity Arrangement: Lee Hsien Loong did not reveal the cost of the deal, which was paid for from a government fund ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/singapores-pm-defends-taylor-swift-exclusivity-arrangement/
Paid articlePaid Singapore will work with whoever becomes US president: PM Lee: The US presidential election looks likely to be a rematch between incumbent Joe Biden and Donald ...
straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/singapore-will-work-with-whoever-becomes-us-president-pm-lee
PM Lee to visit Melbourne for Singapore-Australia Annual Leaders' Meeting, ASEAN special summit
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pm-lee-melbourne-official-visit-singapore-australia-annual-leaders-meeting-asean-special-summit-4166726
Ch'ng Jit Koon, former Senior Minister of State who pioneered ministerial walkabouts, dies aged 90
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/chng-jit-koon-dies-aged-90-senior-minister-state-mp-4165591
Commentary: The art of listening to the people and being a little 'deaf' sometimes
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/4g-leadership-style-forward-singapore-lawrence-wong-handover-4162301
Jaishankar to visit Singapore from March 23-25; to meet PM Lee Hsien Loong: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be on a three-day visit to Singapore from ...
business-standard.com/india-news/jaishankar-to-visit-singapore-from-march-23-25-to-meet-pm-lee-hsien-loong-124032300141_1.html
Singapore PM Lee urges couples to have babies in Year of the Dragon: SINGAPORE -- Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged families to have more children ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Singapore-PM-Lee-urges-couples-to-have-babies-in-Year-of-the-Dragon
Budget 2024 relieves worries about cost of living, sets stronger foundation for country’s future: PM Lee
straitstimes.com/singapore/budget-2024-relieves-worries-about-cost-of-living-sets-foundation-for-country-s-future-pm-lee
EAM Jaishankar meets Singapore's PM Lee to further deepen bilateral ties: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday called on Singapore Prime Minister ...
business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/jaishankar-meets-singapore-pm-lee-senior-ministers-to-further-deepen-bilateral-ties-124032500299_1.html
If any political party thinks Singapore should dip more into its financial reserves, they should “bring it to the ballot box” ... Show more
PM Lee congratulates Prabowo after strong performance in Indonesia presidential election
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pm-lee-congratulates-prabowo-indonesia-presidential-election-4125611
Why was Lee Anderson kicked out the party, but Suella Braverman still has the whip?
"I don't believe the language used by Suella Braverman has crossed ... Show more #TrevorPhillips trib.al/wkmumC6
S’poreans are both beneficiaries and stewards of the reserves: PM Lee: He says it is important to resist pressures to use the reserves, and to unlock them only ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/s-poreans-are-both-beneficiaries-and-stewards-of-the-reserves-pm-lee
Singapore’s welcome of future Aukus submarines underscores ‘friends-to-all’ policy
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3254270/singapores-welcome-future-aukus-submarines-underscores-friends-all-policy
Paid articlePaid PM Lee Hsien Loong and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh spoke during a 7-hour debate in Parliament on Singapore's reserves ... Show more str.sg/nZ7F
Singapore leaders pay tribute to late banking tycoon Wee Cho Yaw: Wee Cho Yaw, one of Southeast Asia's most successful businessmen, helmed UOB Group for more ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/uob-chairman-wee-cho-yaw-died-pm-lee-tributes-singapore-leaders-4098386
WATCH: Parliament rejected opposition Progress Singapore Party’s motion on Feb 7 to review policies regarding the country’s national reserves after a ... Show more cna.asia/3SQlKPx
Singapore leaders congratulate Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim on becoming Malaysia’s 17th king
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/johor-sultan-ibrahim-becomes-king-malaysia-tharman-shanmugaratnam-lee-hsien-loong-send-congratulations-4088381
Singapore’s exclusive deal with Taylor Swift not a hostile act towards neighbors, PM says
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says an incentive given ... Show more www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/singapore-exclusive-deal-taylor-swift-prime-minister-statement/
Singapore takes no position on South China Sea claims, says PM: Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday said his country takes no position on the ...
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Quick Glance: Philippines: China Coast Guard Injures Crew, Damages Vessels
- The Philippines reported on Tuesday that China Coast Guard vessels collided with Philippine ships and used water cannon on a boat, resulting in four crew members being injured during a resupply mission in the South China Sea.
- Manila summoned a Chinese representative over the incidents, which occurred around Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands where both countries have conflicting maritime claims.
- China Coast Guard stated that it took 'control measures' against Philippine ships for 'illegally' intruding in waters around the shoal.
- Relations between Manila and Beijing have strained under Marcos, who has aimed to improve ties with traditional ally Washington, while also pushing back against Chinese actions in the South China Sea.
Singapore's Baby Dragons, China's Stock Market Gain: Saturday Asia Briefing
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-10/singapore-s-baby-dragons-china-s-stock-market-gain-saturday-asia-briefing
Taking education seriously is good, too much pressure is not: PM Lee to students, parents
straitstimes.com/singapore/taking-education-seriously-is-good-too-much-pressure-is-not-pm-lee-to-students-parents
‘Reputational damage’: Singapore’s ruling party grapples with scandal: The People’s Action Party, which has long traded on its squeaky-clean image ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/5/reputational-damage-singapores-ruling-party-grapples-with-scandal
Thailand and the Philippines have taken issue with the exclusive deal Singapore offered the star.#FMTNews #FMTEng #TaylorSwift #WorldTour #Singapore #LeeHsienLoong
The disturbing reason why Tory MPs won’t use the word ‘Islamophobia’: The foundations of the British right would start to come asunder
inews.co.uk/opinion/the-disturbing-reason-why-tory-mps-wont-use-the-word-islamophobia-2928624
Lee Anderson would have kept Tory whip if he had apologised, says Deputy PM: On Sunday's media round, Mr Dowden agreed that 'words matter' ...
nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/lee-anderson-would-kept-tory-9123535
Quick Glance: PM: Lee not racist, but comments wrong
- The prime minister said Lee Anderson's comments 'were wrong' after he claimed Sadiq Khan was being controlled by 'Islamists', ITV News' Carl Dinnen reports.
- Anderson, the former deputy chairman, lost the Conservative whip over the weekend after failing to apologise for claiming “Islamists” had “got control” of the London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
- Khan responded to the latest developments, calling Anderson's comments racist, Islamophobic, and anti-Muslim.
- The Muslim Council of Britain called for an inquiry into the party's 'structural Islamophobia'.
Meeting next week to iron out economic zone issues before talks with Singapore: JOHOR BARU: Malaysia and Singapore will be meeting next month for further ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/24/meeting-next-week-to-iron-out-economic-zone-issues-before-talks-with-singapore
Foreign leaders congratulate Prabowo on election win: campaign team - Politics - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/02/16/foreign-leaders-congratulate-prabowo-on-election-win-campaign-team.html
Will Singapore’s birth rates get a boost in ‘auspicious’ year of the dragon?: While being a “dragon baby” – being born in the auspicious year of the dragon in ...
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Singapore leaders congratulate Malaysia’s new king: SINGAPORE: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to Johor ruler ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/01/31/singapore-leaders-congratulate-malaysias-new-king
Dragon lanterns set Chinatown aglow as the annual Chinese New Year celebrations was launched at the official street light-up and opening ceremony held at Kreta ... Show more str.sg/ySck
Singapore’s Transport Minister S. Iswaran Resigns After Being Charged With Corruption
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PM Lee attends Henry Kissinger’s memorial service in US, calling late diplomat a ‘great statesman’
straitstimes.com/singapore/pm-lee-attends-henry-kissinger-s-memorial-service-in-us-calling-late-diplomat-a-great-statesman
JB-Singapore RTS Link: Two-thirds of civil works completed on S’pore side; Malaysia at 65%
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/jb-s-pore-rts-link-two-thirds-of-civil-works-completed-on-singapore-side-malaysia-at-65
PM Lee to visit New York City from Jan 24 to 27: During his absence, Deputy PM and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will be the Acting PM.
straitstimes.com/singapore/pm-lee-to-visit-new-york-city-from-jan-24-to-27
👑 Brunei Prince Abdul Mateen married his commoner fiancee Anisha Rosnah in a lavish 10-day celebration that started on Jan 7 ... Show more
Singapore GDP grew 1.2% in 2023 but expect less favourable external environment ahead: PM Lee
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pm-lee-new-year-message-2024-singapore-gdp-grew-12-cent-2023-4018631
PM Lee, King of Bhutan discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation: The leaders met on the sidelines of the royal wedding in Brunei.
straitstimes.com/singapore/pm-lee-king-of-bhutan-discuss-ways-to-strengthen-bilateral-cooperation
Commentary: PM Lee's deepfake video and the risk when seeing is no longer believing
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/deepfake-pm-lee-scam-danger-disinformation-election-4050821
Singapore PM Lee to Visit Malaysia for Railway Project: Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit Johor, Malaysia on January 11 to attend the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-10/singapore-pm-lee-to-visit-malaysia-for-railway-project
Iswaran’s corruption probe has had ‘big impact’ on West Coast GRC: Desmond Lee: The incident has not distracted the team from serving residents ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/iswaran-s-corruption-probe-has-had-big-impact-on-west-coast-grc-desmond-lee
PM Lee congratulates France’s youngest PM Gabriel Attal on his appointment: Singapore and France will celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2025.
straitstimes.com/singapore/pm-lee-congratulates-france-s-youngest-pm-gabriel-attal-on-his-appointment
Fewer buyers paid COV for resale HDB flats in 2023, property prices expected to moderate further
straitstimes.com/singapore/fewer-buyers-paid-cov-for-resale-hdb-flats-in-2023-property-prices-expected-to-moderate-further
PM Lee warns against responding to deepfake videos of him promoting investment scams
straitstimes.com/singapore/pm-lee-warns-against-responding-to-deepfake-videos-of-him-promoting-investment-scams
Quick Glance: PM Lee Deepfake Video Raises AI Manipulation Concerns
- A deepfake video of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong promoting an investment platform has surfaced online, highlighting the dangers of AI and its role in spreading misinformation.
- The deepfake video appears to have been manipulated from a genuine CGTN interview with Mr. Lee in Singapore in March.
- Deepfakes, created using AI techniques, are a growing concern due to their ability to alter visual and audio content.
- Assistant Professor Saifuddin Ahmed from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) warns of the increasing malicious use of deepfakes across societies.
PM Lee sends condolences over Japan New Year’s Day earthquake: SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Thursday (Jan 4) expressed his condolences over the 7 ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/japan-new-years-day-quake-pm-lee-sends-condolences-4024921
Checks and balances needed to ensure Government accountability: Pritam: In a New Year message, the WP chief also recounted some of the party’s contributions to ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/checks-and-balances-needed-to-ensure-government-accountability-pritam
Singapore PM Lee reaffirms close ties with Brunei during meeting with Sultan Bolkiah
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/01/15/singapore-pm-lee-reaffirms-close-ties-with-brunei-during-meeting-with-sultan-bolkiah
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on leave until Dec 31: SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be on leave from Tuesday (Dec 19) to Dec 31 ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-leave-december-pmo-3996116
Spanish Town resident Courtney Lee was fined $800,000 or five months' imprisonment for possession of identity information in the St Catherine Circuit Court on ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20240127/spanish-town-resident-fined-800000-lottery-scamming #GLNRToday
Singapore welcomes Japan’s leadership to help Asia become greener: PM Lee: Japan to launch world-first sovereign climate transition bond, as well as a centre for ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/singapore-welcomes-japan-s-leadership-to-help-asia-become-greener-pm-lee
Singapore’s year of living scandalously: Last year was unprecedented in independent Singapore’s history. Difficulties have arisen in past years for the ...
asiatimes.com/2024/01/singapores-year-of-living-scandalously/
PM Lee to visit Japan for ASEAN commemorative summit: SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will make a four-day working visit to Tokyo to attend a summit ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lee-hsien-loong-visit-japan-asean-summit-3988501
Special Gold equals season’s fastest time and Bellhaven Stables has memorable night
royalgazette.com/equestrian/sport/article/20240115/special-gold-equals-seasons-fastest-time-and-bellhaven-stables-has-memorable-night/
Singapore to start technical studies into 'Long Island' off East Coast; reclaimed land could be twice the size of Marina Bay
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/long-island-east-coast-park-unveiled-technical-studies-decades-long-project-ura-3947836
Shanmugam, Balakrishnan obtain court injunctions against Lee Hsien Yang over defamatory Ridout Road post
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/shanmugam-vivian-balakrishnan-court-injunctions-lee-hsien-yang-ridout-road-defamation-3948291
Reclaimed 'Long Island' off East Coast will likely house a mix of public and private properties: Analysts
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/long-island-east-coast-housing-property-market-price-impact-3950886
Tripartism works in Singapore because PAP government is pro-growth and pro-worker: PM Lee
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-tripartism-pm-lee-ntuc-workers-pro-growth-3938311
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