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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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 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
‘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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Singapore’s Transport Minister S. Iswaran Resigns After Being Charged With Corruption
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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 cna.asia/3tUViv0
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 cna.asia/49486ze
Delicate balance between 'over-watching' and 'overbearing' after handover to 4G leaders: PM Lee
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East Asia Forum issued Pofma order for statements on independence of CPIB, PM Lee’s handling of issues
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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.
Singapore’s politicians pay tribute to Lee Kuan Yew on his 100th birth anniversary
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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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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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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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'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 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.'
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 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.
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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Singapore: City-state rocked by rare political scandals: The political crisis dents Singapore's reputation for clean and honest governance, experts say.
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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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A slew of scandals puts Singapore’s government on the back foot: Its response is to insist that the system is working as intended
economist.com/asia/2023/07/27/a-slew-of-scandals-puts-singapores-government-on-the-back-foot
Quick Glance: Scandals put Singapore's government under pressure
- Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong claims that the arrests demonstrate the effectiveness of the system.
- Put aside the prime minister's astonishing claim that he had time to provide marriage counseling to the guilty couple.
- There is a Singaporean phrase for it: 'Ownself check ownself,' a form of self-monitoring that has almost become a dogma for the PAP leadership.
- A review by Singapore's senior minister, Teo Chee Hean, also cleared them of any suspicion.
Singapore to nominate experienced politician for House Speaker as scandals rock city-state
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/07/22/singapore-to-nominate-experienced-politician-for-house-speaker-as-scandals-rock-city-state
Teo Chee Hean to review rental of Ridout Road state properties; ministers Shanmugam, Balakrishnan requested independent review
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Quick Glance: Shanmugam denies wrongdoing on Ridout Road property, calls allegations 'outrageous'
- Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam says that's the only way to retain trust.
- Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced a review relating to the rental of two state properties along Ridout Road by Mr Shanmugam and Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
- Mr Shanmugam said: 'These are public properties.'
- Earlier this month, the Singapore Land Authority confirmed that two colonial bungalows in Ridout Road are being rented by Mr Shanmugam and Dr Balakrishnan respectively.
Singapore comedian Das DD's journey from PM Lee ‘magic cup’ meme to Star Awards winner
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In his speech during the debate on the President’s Address on Wednesday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says Singapore must not allow itself to be divided ... Show more https://str.sg/bigstory #thebigstory #singapore #leehsienloong
China's rise needs to be met with 'give and take' on all sides, says Singapore's PM Lee
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Singapore PM Lee says world cannot afford a US-China conflict: Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong sounded the alarm over worsening relations between the ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/03/25/singapore-pm-lee-says-world-cannot-afford-a-us-china-conflict
Lee Hsien Yang unlikely to meet criteria to run for elected presidency given court finding of lying under oath: Lawyers
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Lee Hsien Yang, wife Lee Suet Fern under police investigation for lying in judicial proceedings about Lee Kuan Yew's will
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Lee and Anwar reaffirm close ties on sidelines of Boao forum in China: BOAO, Hainan (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/03/31/lee-and-anwar-reaffirm-close-ties-on-sidelines-of-boao-forum-in-china
A Maturing Pragmatism in Indonesia-Singapore Relations: Despite the twists and turns in their nations’ ties, Joko Widodo and Lee Hsien Loong will leave things ...
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The rift in Singapore’s first family turns even nastier: Lee Kuan Yew wanted no memorials but bequeathed a family feud
economist.com/asia/2023/03/09/the-rift-in-singapores-first-family-turns-even-nastier
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