3rd Prime Minister of Singapore since 2004
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
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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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 ...
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Singapore, New Zealand to work together to secure supply chains under new partnership pillar
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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
PM Lee congratulates new Palestinian Authority PM Mohammad Mustafa: SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday (Apr 6) congratulated newly ...
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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 ...
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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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PM Lee hopes ex-president Tony Tan’s new book will inspire more to step up and lead S’pore
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PM Lee to visit Melbourne for Singapore-Australia Annual Leaders' Meeting, ASEAN special summit
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-gaza-humanitarian-assistance-rsaf-jordan-4196956
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 Transport Minister S. Iswaran Resigns After Being Charged With Corruption
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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
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
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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
Singapore leaders send condolence letters to wife of late former US diplomat Henry Kissinger
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Singapore should reach further to seize opportunities in a complicated world: PM Lee
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/apec-summit-pm-lee-hsien-loong-trade-xi-biden-3930276
Initiative to create pedestrian-friendly streets to cover all 24 Singapore towns by 2030
straitstimes.com/singapore/initiative-to-create-pedestrian-friendly-streets-to-cover-all-24-singapore-towns-by-2030
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 cna.asia/3tUViv0
'Singapore is wide open for business': EnterpriseSG launches overseas centre in San Francisco
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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 cna.asia/3Ml37Ay
PM Lee Hsien Loong to attend APEC summit on working trip to US: SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit San Francisco for a six-day working trip ...
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Quick Glance: Biden, Xi to Discuss Communication and Competition at APEC Summit
- President Joe Biden meets with President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 leaders' summit in Bali, Indonesia, on November 14, 2022.
- The face-to-face meeting in the San Francisco Bay Area will be the first between Biden and Xi in a year, aiming to curb tensions between the two superpowers.
- Communication between the militaries is the key to ensure competition does not veer into conflict, and China has been 'constructive' on the issue in dialogue leading up to the summit.
- The meeting is also expected to cover global issues from the Israel-Hamas war to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as well as 'fair' trade and economic relations.
‘New era’ in Singapore-China ties? Incoming PM Lawrence Wong and Li Qiang agree to boost cooperation
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Vital to have a capable and vigilant Internal Security Department to protect Singapore: PM Lee
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/isd-internal-security-department-protect-singapore-pm-lee-3871291
Singapore and UAE deepen collaboration to combat climate change, ink 8 agreements
straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-and-uae-deepen-collaboration-to-combat-climate-change-ink-8-agreements
Singapore looks for deeper digital ties with San Francisco investment: Enterprise Singapore is eager to boost opportunities for startups in the Bay Area.
zdnet.com/article/singapore-looks-for-deeper-digital-ties-with-san-francisco-investment/
Singapore, Thailand look to enhance economic cooperation on first official visit by Thai PM Srettha
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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 ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singaporeans-have-chosen-president-who-eminently-qualified-pm-lee-3770396
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 ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/malaysian-pm-anwar-and-wife-to-visit-singapore-on-wednesday
East Asia Forum issued Pofma order for statements on independence of CPIB, PM Lee’s handling of issues
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/east-asia-forum-issued-pofma-order-for-statements-on-independence-of-cpib-pm-lee-s-handling-of-issues
Shanmugam, Balakrishnan argue for defamation case against Lee Hsien Yang to be heard in Singapore
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/shanmugam-vivian-balakrishnan-ridout-lee-hsien-yang-defamation-suit-heard-singapore-3753031
PM Lee to attend 43rd ASEAN summit in Jakarta, with Myanmar crisis and China's new map under the spotlight
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Quick Glance: ASEAN on the Brink: Myanmar and South China Sea Crisis
- Indonesian Foreign Minister acknowledges difficult circumstances in the region, including Myanmar.
- Timor-Leste will not join ASEAN if Myanmar conflict persists.
- Philippine Coast Guard condemns China's excessive and unlawful actions in the South China Sea.
- ASEAN likely to emphasize the need to avoid changing the status quo in the South China Sea through force.
HAPPENING NOW: PM Lee Hsien Loong is delivering his National Day Rally speech in English. Watch it live here.
Quick Glance: Snap Insight: Singapore leadership succession 'back on track' with no clear timeline
- Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong concludes his National Day Rally speech with a positive, albeit somewhat enigmatic, statement on Singapore's leadership renewal.
- This year's National Day Rally, Mr. Lee's 19th, holds special significance as it marks his final term before handing over responsibilities to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
- A smooth leadership renewal would signal continuity and stability to global partners and investors.
- There are concerns about the readiness of 4G leaders to fully assume leadership.
Singapore's PM Lee congratulates newly appointed Thai PM Srettha Thavisin: SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Wednesday (Aug 23) ...
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Quick Glance: Thailand: Srettha Thavisin elected new Prime Minister, ending political deadlock
- Srettha Thavisin, a former property tycoon, is the first new leader of Thailand since 2014.
- Srettha received at least 378 votes in a joint sitting of the parliament's two chambers.
- Srettha had the support of forces aligned with the palace.
- Thaksin ally Srettha elected as new Thai PM, ending three-month political deadlock.
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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$14,000 income ceiling for families and singles to buy Plus flats on resale market: Desmond Lee
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Quick Glance: Singles can now apply for new HDB flats in all locations, purchase 2-room Prime resale flats
- Currently, singles are limited to applying for Build-to-Order (BTO) flats in non-mature estates, which are typically farther from the city center.
- The reclassification is not retroactive and does not apply to existing or previously launched flats.
- The majority of HDB flats will remain as Standard flats with current subsidies and restrictions, including a minimum occupation period of five years.
- Prime flats will have the same restrictions as Prime Location Housing projects introduced in November 2021.
Singapore not 'oversaving' with reserves 'barely keeping pace' with its economy: DPM Wong
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-singapore-reserves-revealed-oversaving-3702421
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.
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.
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/cpf-topup-majulah-package-national-day-rally-older-singaporeans-pm-lee-3711481
Commentary: More support may be needed for Singapore seniors who can no longer work
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PM Lee to speak on housing at the National Day Rally: What you need to know before that
straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/pm-lee-to-speak-on-housing-at-the-national-day-rally-what-you-need-to-know-before-that
AT A GLANCE: Polling Day for Singapore's Presidential Election will be on Friday, Sep 1, if more than one candidate qualifies to run for the post ... Show more cna.asia/3KCdLlP
Quick Glance: Singapore Presidential Election 2023: Voting on Sept 1, Nominations on Aug 22
- On Nomination Day, Singaporeans will learn if they can vote or if the election is uncontested.
- The Presidential Elections Committee must screen all candidates and inform them of their decision before Nomination Day.
- If there is only one eligible candidate, they will be declared President on Nomination Day.
- Polling Day will be a public holiday.
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 cna.asia/454e4Oj
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.
George Yeo's new book details 'tensions', complex ties with Lee Kuan Yew and why he nearly quit PAP after Aljunied GRC loss
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NDR 2023: How HDB classification of mature, non-mature estates came about: SINGAPORE: Since the early 1990s, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) has used a ...
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HDB homes and estates will be made more elder-friendly. Seniors, including wheelchair users, can get widened toilet entrances and foldable shower seats in ... Show more str.sg/i5jQ
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 cna.asia/3QqoyTF
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.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma receives Singapore fellowship, Congress demands its withdrawal
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WATCH: The Singapore government "has either been slow to clear the air, or been less than upfront and forthright with Singaporeans when it had to deal ... Show more cna.asia/47hBh0Q
Quick Glance: PM Lee explains approach to Tan Chuan-Jin, Cheng Li Hui affair
- PM Lee admits he should have addressed the issue with Tan Chuan-Jin and Cheng Li Hui earlier.
- Both were spoken to and counseled separately, but the affair was not ended.
- These types of relationships occur from time to time, according to PM Lee.
- The party has taken immediate action in a few cases in the past.
More subsidies, higher income ceiling? Analysts weigh in on possible tweaks to public housing
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/hdb-property-national-day-rally-public-housing-policy-3692186
Recent scandals a 'setback' for PAP, government; response matters more when things go wrong: DPM Wong
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/scandals-pap-singapore-government-lawrence-wong-3658211
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.'
The gist: Talk of Parliament for almost three hours – affairs, corruption and Iswaran’s pay cut
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/the-gist-talk-of-parliament-for-three-hours-affairs-corruption-and-iswaran-s-pay-cut
‘We will not sweep anything under the carpet’ even if damaging: DPM Wong on Iswaran’s case
straitstimes.com/singapore/we-will-not-sweep-anything-under-the-carpet-even-if-damaging-dpm-wong-on-iswaran-s-case
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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Pritam accuses PAP of pattern of engaging in 'half-truths'; PM Lee says opposition chief 'pursuing a red herring'
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pritam-singh-pm-lee-pap-leaders-half-truths-workers-party-3671896
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 ...
asiatimes.com/2023/08/an-electoral-season-of-distrust-in-singapore/
Singapore’s envoy to UK refutes The Economist’s claim that CPIB cannot be independent
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/singapore-s-envoy-to-britain-refutes-economist-s-claim-that-cpib-cannot-be-independent
How did CPIB come about and what powers does it have in investigating corruption in Singapore?
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/cpib-corrupt-practices-investigation-bureau-powers-iswaran-ong-beng-seng-3626341
PM Lee, DPM Wong did not disclose Iswaran’s arrest as it is CPIB’s call to make: PMO
straitstimes.com/singapore/pm-lee-dpm-wong-did-not-disclose-iswaran-s-arrest-as-it-is-cpib-s-call-to-make-pmo
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 ...
asiatimes.com/2023/08/singapores-pap-not-as-clean-as-it-used-to-be/
Ridout Road review demonstrates 'stringent standards' set by PAP: PM Lee
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ridout-road-pap-pm-lee-hsien-loong-stringent-standards-corruption-3602926
Singapore’s PAP has ‘zero tolerance’ on corruption, but doesn’t police MPs’ private lives: Lawrence Wong
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Paid articlePaid Residents will be cared for in Iswaran’s absence; activists told other MPs will step in: Desmond Lee
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Iswaran to remain in Singapore during leave of absence: Prime Minister’s Office: Mr Iswaran will have no access to any official resources and government ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/iswaran-to-remain-in-singapore-during-leave-of-absence-prime-minister-s-office
Prominent economist Lim Chong Yah dies, aged 91: SINGAPORE - Professor Lim Chong Yah, an eminent economist who led a body forging wage consensus for Singaporean ...
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Late economist Lim Chong Yah a major contributor to Singapore’s economic development: PM Lee
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/economist-lim-chong-yah-death-national-wages-council-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-condolence-letter-3616626
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