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Singapore-Indonesia agreements on air space management, defence and extradition enter into force
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If any political party thinks Singapore should dip more into its financial reserves, they should “bring it to the ballot box” ... Show more
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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 to deliver third tranche of humanitarian assistance for Gaza
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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
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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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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 ...
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Singapore’s PM Defends Taylor Swift Exclusivity Arrangement
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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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‘Reputational damage’: Singapore’s ruling party grapples with scandal
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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.
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PM Lee to visit New York City from Jan 24 to 27
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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
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Singapore GDP grew 1.2% in 2023 but expect less favourable external environment ahead: PM Lee
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Singapore GDP grew 1.2% in 2023 but expect less favourable external ...
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Commentary: PM Lee's deepfake video and the risk when seeing is no longer believing
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Commentary: PM Lee's deepfake video and the risk when seeing is no longer ...
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Iswaran’s corruption probe has had ‘big impact’ on West Coast GRC: Desmond Lee: The incident has not distracted the team from serving residents ...
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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.
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#FPVideo : Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has urged citizens to have more babies in Dragon as a way to tackle its declining birth rate ... Show more
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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 ...
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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on leave until Dec 31
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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
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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 ...
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Singapore welcomes Japan’s leadership to help Asia become greener: PM Lee
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Shanmugam, Balakrishnan obtain court injunctions against Lee Hsien Yang over defamatory Ridout Road post
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Singapore should reach further to seize opportunities in a complicated world: PM Lee
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Delicate balance between 'over-watching' and 'overbearing' after handover to 4G leaders: PM Lee
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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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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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Public-service providers must be efficiently run so as to keep costs down for Singaporeans: PM Lee
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Timing of handover to 4G is good for everyone: An earlier transition to the 4G team allows it more time to showcase its policies and leadership style before the ...
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Timing of handover to 4G is good for everyone
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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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It is understandable for Singaporeans to feel strongly about the Israel-Hamas conflict, but the "sensible thing to do" is to maintain relations with ... Show more
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Vital to have a capable and vigilant Internal Security Department to protect Singapore: PM Lee
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Singapore’s athletics fraternity hail Shanti Pereira’s performance as ‘one for the ages’
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Quick Glance: Shanti Pereira returns to Singapore with a warm welcome
  • The homecoming of Singapore's Asian Games gold medalist, Shanti Pereira, after her inspiring victory in Hangzhou.

  • The newly crowned Asian sprint queen returns to the arrival hall with a smile, greeted by cheers and applause from fans, family, friends, and officials.

  • Shanti Pereira ended Singapore's 49-year wait for a gold medal in Asiad track and field by winning the women's 200m gold.

  • Singapore Athletics president, Lien Choong Luen, hopes that new heroes will emerge in their journey to become the next Shanti Pereira at the 2029 SEA Games.
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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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Defamation case should be in 'full view of Singapore public' ...
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Hong Kong’s John Lee snubbed the APEC economic forum over ‘scheduling issues’ – what did he do instead?
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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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Singaporeans have chosen a President who is ‘eminently qualified’: PM Lee
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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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Singapore Ministers Sue PM Lee’s Brother for Defamation: Singapore’s ministers of law and foreign affairs are suing the estranged brother of Prime Minister Lee ...
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Singapore Ministers Sue PM Lee’s Brother for Defamation
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Shanmugam, Balakrishnan argue for defamation case against Lee Hsien Yang to be heard in Singapore
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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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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.
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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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S$7 billion Majulah Package to give CPF top-ups to those born in 1973 or ...
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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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PM Lee to deliver National Day Rally speech from 6.45pm on Aug 20: SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will deliver his National Day Rally 2023 speech on ...
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PM Lee to deliver National Day Rally speech from 6.45pm on Aug 20
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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.
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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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Commentary: What’s a Majulah Package with no Majulah Generation?
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New Plus flats, a $7b Majulah Package, and retirement help for "young seniors" were among the measures announced at the National Day Rally on Sunday ... Show more
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'Once its gone, it will never come back': PM Lee says he's 'anxious' about continuing to build up reserves
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Lee Hsien Yang says Shanmugam, Vivian wrong to accuse him of making false allegations over Ridout Rd
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Quick Glance: Shanmugam and Vivian to Sue Lee Hsien Yang if No Apology is Given
  • Ministers K. Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan will sue Mr. Lee Hsien Yang for defamation if he does not apologize for false allegations.

  • They have sent lawyers' letters to Mr. Lee, demanding an apology, withdrawal of allegations, and payment of damages.

  • If he fails to comply, legal action will be taken against him.
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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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Singapore political drama exposes frailty of Lee's succession plan
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.'
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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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Johor-S’pore Special Economic Zone among topics of Anwar and Lee's meeting
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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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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
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.
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In full: Tampines MP Cheng Li Hui's letter announcing her resignation, and PM Lee's reply
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Beware of fake ads from scammers misusing PM Lee's image to sell investment opportunities
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Beware of fake ads from scammers misusing PM Lee's image to sell ...
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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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Singapore Hits PM's Brother Lee Hsien Yang With Fake News Notice
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Singapore to Nominate House Speaker as Scandals Rock City-State: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong intends to nominate Seah Kian Peng to be the next ...
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Singapore to Nominate House Speaker as Scandals Rock City-State
Quick Glance: PM Lee nominates Seah Kian Peng as next Speaker of Parliament
  • Deputy Speaker Ms Jessica Tan is currently acting as the Speaker.

  • PM Lee will nominate the new Speaker during the next Parliament sitting starting on Aug 2 and deliver a ministerial statement.

  • With this proposal, the Clerk of Parliament then declared Mr Tan as the elected Speaker of Parliament.

  • The Speaker presides over the sittings of the House and enforces the rules prescribed in the Standing Orders of Parliament for the orderly conduct of parliamentary business.
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Pritam accuses PAP of pattern of engaging in 'half-truths'; PM Lee says opposition chief 'pursuing a red herring'
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Pritam accuses PAP of pattern of engaging in 'half-truths'; PM ...
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‘We will not sweep anything under the carpet’ even if damaging: DPM Wong on Iswaran’s case
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‘We will not sweep anything under the carpet’ even if damaging: DPM Wong ...
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Singapore’s PAP has ‘zero tolerance’ on corruption, but doesn’t police MPs’ private lives: Lawrence Wong
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What happens next? Singapore politicians who've been caught for having illicit affairs
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Where ministers live is their personal choice, PM Lee says on the Ridout Road debate. "Thus, I see nothing wrong with ministers renting properties from ... Show more
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How Ong Beng Seng, the ‘prince of a thousand deals’ who charmed Singapore, got caught up in Iswaran...
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Quick Glance: HPL Managing Director Ong Beng Seng Arrested in CPIB Probe with Minister S Iswaran
  • Ong Beng Seng, Managing Director of Hotel Properties Limited (HPL), has been arrested by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB).

  • He will surrender his passport to CPIB and provide updates to the board.

  • HPL's nominating committee has determined that Mr. Ong is suitable to carry out his duties as managing director.