3rd Prime Minister of Singapore since 2004
PM Lee to meet Indonesia President Jokowi in Bogor for leaders’ retreat on Apr 29
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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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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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Singapore, New Zealand to work together to secure supply chains under new partnership pillar
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Lawrence Wong | Designated successor: The Hindu profiles on Lawrence Wong, Singapore's future Prime Minister, navigates a complex succession story with ...
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#VantageOnFirstpost With Palki Sharma | Episode 321
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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
‘Thank you for flying our flag high’: PM Lee, Edwin Tong pay tribute to Joseph Schooling
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President Tharman, PM Lee congratulate Prabowo on Indonesia election victory: SINGAPORE: Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee ...
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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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Singapore prime minister defends exclusive deal with Taylor Swift : Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has defended an exclusive deal his city-state ...
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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 ...
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PM Lee congratulates Prabowo after strong performance in Indonesia presidential election
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Singapore to deliver third tranche of humanitarian assistance for Gaza: RSAF C-130 transport aircraft to stay on to conduct humanitarian airdrop operations ...
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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 ...
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Singapore leaders congratulate Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim on becoming Malaysia’s 17th king
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Singapore is Taylor Swift's only stop in Southeast Asia; PM says deal wasn't a hostile act to neighbors
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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.
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
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Singapore’s Transport Minister S. Iswaran Resigns After Being Charged With Corruption
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‘Reputational damage’: Singapore’s ruling party grapples with scandal: The People’s Action Party, which has long traded on its squeaky-clean image ...
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JB-Singapore RTS Link: Two-thirds of civil works completed on S’pore side; Malaysia at 65%
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👑 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
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PM Lee warns against responding to deepfake videos of him promoting investment scams
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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.
Singapore leaders congratulate Malaysia’s new king: SINGAPORE: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to Johor ruler ...
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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 ...
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Commentary: Fast tracking Singapore’s new Prime Minister - it’s not business as usual
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IN PICTURES: A visibly emotional PM Lee Hsien Loong says it has been his “great fortune and honour” to serve Singapore. His speech at the People’s Action ... Show more
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Govt’s cost-efficient approach to public services has moderated cost-of-living for all households: PM Lee
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Public-service providers must be efficiently run so as to keep costs down for Singaporeans: PM Lee
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WATCH: Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong and Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim discuss plans to improve traffic flow through the Causeway and the development of the ... Show more
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Delicate balance between 'over-watching' and 'overbearing' after handover to 4G leaders: PM Lee
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Singapore mulls artificial islands for coastal defense: Singapore has said it is considering building artificial islands off its east coast to protect low-lying ...
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Singapore and Malaysia eye special economic zone on border: SINGAPORE -- Singapore and Malaysia will jointly set up a special economic zone on their border area ...
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Singapore PM's Brother To Pay Damages To Indian-Origin Ministers In Defamation Case
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Singapore looks for deeper digital ties with San Francisco investment: Enterprise Singapore is eager to boost opportunities for startups in the Bay Area.
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Singapore, Thailand look to enhance economic cooperation on first official visit by Thai PM Srettha
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Defamation case should be in 'full view of Singapore public', says Shanmugam after Lee Hsien Yang suggests closed-door arbitration
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Find good people with right motivations and give them agency: SM Teo on LKY’s succession planning
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will certainly reciprocate Singapore’s increasing investments and trade into Malaysia with serious ... Show more
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Bilateral cooperation will help reduce congestion on the Johor Embankment, Anwar said
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Singapore’s politicians pay tribute to Lee Kuan Yew on his 100th birth anniversary
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Singaporeans have chosen a President who is ‘eminently qualified’: PM Lee: Voters showed that “race is a smaller factor now" by electing a head of state ...
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Amid multilateralism challenges, Singapore will do its best to make friends with like-minded partners: PM Lee
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PM Lee congratulates Tharman, says confident he will carry out duties as President with distinction
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Quick Glance: Tharman thanks voters after landslide win
- Tharman expresses gratitude to voters after overwhelming victory
- Tharman chooses pineapple as campaign symbol
- Local business owner describes Tharman as regular customer
- Tharman visits Taman Jurong and Our Tampines Hub to meet voters
PM Lee ‘deeply saddened’ by death of S’pore’s longest-serving Finance Minister: PM Lee and Dr Hu both entered politics in 1984. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Quick Glance: Richard Hu, Singapore's Longest-Serving Finance Minister, Passes Away at 96
- Former Cabinet minister and Singapore's longest-serving finance minister Richard Hu Tsu Tau passed away at the age of 96.
- His death was announced in a Facebook post on Friday night by Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
- Dr. Hu held the position from 1985 to 2001.
- He served as the director of marketing of Shell Singapore and general manager of Shell West Malaysia, becoming the first Asian to be appointed director in the Shell Group. He was later promoted to chairman of Shell Malaysia in 1974 and Shell Singapore in 1977.
Malaysian PM Anwar and wife to visit Singapore on Wednesday: SINGAPORE - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit Singapore on Wednesday to speak at an ...
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'Tharman takes over as new prime minister': Blunder by Indian media at G20 summit has netizens snickering
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Singapore President-elect Tharman shifts PM Lee's succession into gear: SINGAPORE -- The transition of political power in Singapore is geared to favor the ruling ...
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Quick Glance: Tharman accelerates PM Lee's succession
- Tharman Shanmugaratnam gestures to supporters after the conclusion of the presidential election in Singapore on September 1.
- The transition of political power in Singapore is said to favor the ruling People's Action Party, as the highest office in the land is set to be filled by a high-profile former member of the group that has governed the country since its independence in 1965.
Asean has made progress on its long-term goals and areas of cooperation, says PM Lee
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No recession for Singapore this year despite sluggish economy, but 2024 remains uncertain: PM Lee
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US, China need to 'show leadership' to address global issues, crucial for both to continue dialogue: PM Lee
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Lee can’t fade away in scandal-plagued Singapore: Succession is a delicate and potentially violent topic for leaders. In Singapore, succession planning is quite ...
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Online ad showing Pritam Singh’s image links to article endorsing trading platform
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PM Lee to attend G-20 Summit in India: The summit will discuss world issues such as sustainable development, climate change and food security ...
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Singapore not 'oversaving' with reserves 'barely keeping pace' with its economy: DPM Wong
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Quick Glance: PM Lee: Misconception that Singapore will always have enough reserves
- Singapore has enough reserves for most situations, but it is a big misconception to think that will always be the case.
- The country's spending needs already outpace revenue growth.
- The 4G leadership is aware that spending needs will outpace returns from the reserves.
- Political leaders should not interfere with the reserves based on their views or public opinion.
East Asia Forum issued Pofma order for statements on independence of CPIB, PM Lee’s handling of issues
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New president in Singapore: from system critic to head of state: Tharman Shanmugaratnam had once criticized the conditions in Singapore as a student activist ...
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Paid articlePaid NDR 2023: Upgrading works for Geylang Serai Market, Joo Chiat Complex to begin soon
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Commentary: What’s a Majulah Package with no Majulah Generation?: The Majulah Package looks to be designed to take into account specific retirement adequacy ...
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Singapore presidential election: will ‘anti-PAP’ protest voters spoil front runner Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s...
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Tharman vows 'independence of mind' as President
- Tharman emphasizes his political experience and expertise in financial policies.
- He is ready to safeguard Singapore's reserves.
- Tharman sees the presidency as more important in a divided world and a diverse society.
- He pledges to serve with full experience and capabilities.
WATCH: PM Lee Hsien Loong announces that Transport Minister S Iswaran has been interdicted from duty with a reduced pay of S$8,500 a month until further notice ... Show more
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Quick Glance: PM Lee to Deliver Ministerial Statement on Iswaran Probe and MPs' Extramarital Affair
- Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will deliver a ministerial statement in parliament.
- The statement will address the corruption probe involving Transport Minister S Iswaran and the resignation of two ruling party lawmakers over a cheating scandal.
- Several MPs have filed questions on the CPIB probe for Wednesday's parliamentary session.
Singapore’s scandalous summer stokes unease over succession planning: Corruption probes tarnish ruling party’s clean reputation as it plots generational transfer ...
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Paid articlePaid 'Once its gone, it will never come back': PM Lee says he's 'anxious' about continuing to build up reserves
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Singapore’s reserves in spotlight as PM Lee Hsien Loong makes rare comments about ‘nest egg’ ahead of...
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Paid articlePaid Johor-S’pore Special Economic Zone among topics of Anwar and Lee's meeting: Anwar also provides views on how M’sia can attract investments from abroad.
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Paid articlePaid Singapore to boost public housing affordability amid million-dollar prices: will boost grants and subsidies to make public housing flats more affordable while ...
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Paid articlePaid WATCH: PM Lee Hsien Loong delivers his National Day message, highlighting the issues of housing and ageing. He says HDB schemes will be adjusted ... Show more
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Quick Glance: Adjustments to Public Housing Schemes and 'Extra Help' for Older Workers with Insufficient CPF Savings: PM Lee
- As Singapore continues to develop more public housing, fewer undeveloped sites are available for new HDB estates, according to the Prime Minister.
- Amidst these changes, the government must ensure that public housing remains accessible and affordable for Singaporeans of all income groups, and that housing schemes are fair and inclusive for everyone, stated Mr Lee.
- This is how we maintain the strength of our national housing story for current and future generations.
- In his National Day message, the Prime Minister also highlighted Singapore's rapidly aging population.
‘We will not sweep anything under the carpet’ even if damaging: DPM Wong on Iswaran’s case
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In squeaky-clean Singapore, two political dramas raise questions: Singapore's ruling People's Action Party (PAP) has long prided itself on its high ethical ...
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An electoral season of distrust in Singapore: SINGAPORE – A three-way electoral contest for Singapore’s largely ceremonial presidency will come to a head when ...
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Singapore Hits PM's Brother Lee Hsien Yang With Fake News Notice: Singapore ordered the estranged brother of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to attach a fake ...
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S$7 billion Majulah Package to give CPF top-ups to those born in 1973 or earlier: The Majulah Package will benefit around 1.4 million older Singaporeans.
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Singapore’s envoy to UK refutes The Economist’s claim that CPIB cannot be independent
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Singapore political drama exposes frailty of Lee's succession plan: SINGAPORE -- The ruling People's Action Party of Singapore is walking on thin ice in ...
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Quick Glance: Singapore PM defends governance amid scandals
- Lee Hsien Loong acknowledges ruling People's Action Party's setback ahead of leadership change.
- Singapore's prime minister defends the country's reputation for clean governance following a corruption investigation and an 'inappropriate' parliamentary relationship that tarnished its image.
- The Speaker of Singapore's parliament and a fellow member of the ruling People's Action Party resigned as lawmakers after revelations of an affair.
- Lee said, 'With the investigation into Minister Iswaran and the resignations of the House Speaker and an MP, the PAP has taken a hit.'
Singapore’s PAP not as clean as it used to be: July 2023 was a month to remember in Singapore’s political history. Transport Minister S Iswaran was arrested and ...
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Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin and PAP MP Cheng Li Hui resigned after their "inappropriate relationship", says PM Lee, adding they continued with it despite ... Show more
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