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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
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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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Vietnam weighs Singapore diplomatic upgrade as Lee visits: HO CHI MINH CITY -- Vietnam is considering an upgrade to its diplomatic ties with Singapore ...
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Vietnam weighs Singapore diplomatic upgrade as Lee visits
Quick Glance: Vietnam considers upgrading diplomatic ties with Singapore
  • Vietnam and Singapore explore comprehensive strategic partnership

  • Singapore could be placed on par with China and Russia in diplomatic ranking
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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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Commentary: I just got used to being in my 50s, now I’m a ‘young senior’: In the days after Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally speech ...
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Commentary: I just got used to being in my 50s, now I’m a ‘young senior’
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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
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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.
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Singapore unveils $5 billion retirement plan for those above 50 Singapore will hand out a $5.2 billion pension fund top-up for citizens aged 50 and above to ... Show more   www.wionews.com/videos
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Singapore's PM Lee 'finally COVID free' after testing positive again 6 days ago due to rebound
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Singapore's PM Lee 'finally COVID free' after testing ...
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Singapore's PM Lee tests positive for COVID-19 again: In a Facebook post on Thursday (Jun 1), Mr Lee was informed by his doctors say it is a post COVID-19 ...
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Singapore's PM Lee tests positive for COVID-19 again
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PM Lee cleared to return to work after recovering from COVID-19: SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has returned a negative result for ...
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PM Lee cleared to return to work after recovering from COVID-19
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Singapore's PM Lee tests positive for COVID-19: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says he is feeling generally ok but is self-isolating until he is ...
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Singapore's PM Lee tests positive for COVID-19
Quick Glance: Singapore's PM Lee Tests Positive for Covid-19
  • Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has tested positive for Covid-19 for the first time, he said in a Facebook post on Monday.
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PM Lee no longer Covid-19 positive, will return to work on Monday: He was supposed to attend an RI event on Sunday but his doctors advised him to use the weekend ...
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PM Lee no longer Covid-19 positive, will return to work on Monday
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Singapore 'cautiously optimistic' about economic prospects amid volatile global environment: PM Lee
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Singapore comedian Das DD's journey from PM Lee ‘magic cup’ meme to Star Awards winner
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Singapore comedian Das DD's journey from PM Lee ‘magic cup’ meme to ...
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Singapore’s Covid Deaths Surged in April Even as Infections Fall: Deaths from Covid-19 in Singapore surged last month amid the current wave of infections.
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Singapore’s Covid Deaths Surged in April Even as Infections Fall
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Man acquitted of harassing PM Lee after he's found to have delusional disorder
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Government will continue to step up support for parents: PM Lee: Further changes in policies will be announced in the coming months, said Prime Minister Lee ...
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Government will continue to step up support for parents: PM Lee
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Departing New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern a 'steadfast friend' to Singapore, says PM Lee
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Departing New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern a 'steadfast friend' to ...
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Get Covid-19 vaccinations, be vigilant amid CNY celebrations: PM Lee: He also called on Singaporeans to cherish family time and make it a greater priority ...
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Get Covid-19 vaccinations, be vigilant amid CNY celebrations: PM Lee
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Singapore may lift remaining COVID-19 curbs if situation is stable amid China cases, year-end travel: PM Lee
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Singapore may lift remaining COVID-19 curbs if situation is stable amid ...
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Lee warns of uncertainties in 2023: AS the world leaves the worst of inflation behind in 2022, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (pic) warned of more ...
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Lee warns of uncertainties in 2023
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SMEs, low-income households will bear brunt of uncertain economic landscape, says PM Lee at APEC meeting
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SMEs, low-income households will bear brunt of uncertain economic ...
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Hong Kong leader John Lee tests positive for COVID-19 after APEC: HONG KONG: Hong Kong leader John Lee tested positive for COVID-19 on his return from an ...
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Hong Kong leader John Lee tests positive for COVID-19 after APEC
Quick Glance: After returning from the APEC summit in Thailand, Hong Kong's John Lee tests positive for Covid-19.
  • The test resulted in a positive result, according to the Chief Executive's Office on Monday.

  • The findings of Lee's rapid antigen test (RAT) were all negative during his tenure in Thailand, according to the office.

  • They tested negative but will work from home till the evaluation is finished.

  • According to the government's Covid-19 monitor, Hong Kong has experienced 2.03 million cases and 10,599 fatalities since the pandemic began.
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Greater mistrust, rivalry leading countries to choose national security over economic arguments: PM Lee
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Greater mistrust, rivalry leading countries to choose national security ...
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PM Lee invites Anwar to Singapore : I look forward to strengthening Malaysia-Singapore ties, Lee adds. 
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PM Lee invites Anwar to Singapore
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NDR 2022: Masks will soon be optional in Singapore, except on public transport and in clinics, hospitals
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NDR 2022: Masks will soon be optional in Singapore, except on public ...
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JUST IN: Masks will only be required on public transport and in healthcare settings; details to be announced by the COVID-19 multi-ministry task force ... Show more   #NDR2022   https://cna.asia/ndr2022live

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NDR 2022: Singapore to attract and retain top talent with new initiatives: MOM, MTI and economic agencies will soon announce new measures to achieve this ...
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NDR 2022: Singapore to attract and retain top talent with new initiatives
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Live coverage: PM Lee Hsien Loong at National Day Rally 2022: Follow The Straits Times’ NDR 2022 live coverage and get real-time updates as Prime Minister Lee ...
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Live coverage: PM Lee Hsien Loong at National Day Rally 2022
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Big plans for Changi Airport T5 take off | The Straits Times: What will Changi Airport’s new Terminal 5 look like? What is unique about the future town to be ...
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National Day Rally to cover S'pore's Covid-19 experience, how it can secure its future: PM Lee
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S'poreans must brace themselves for a less peaceful region, period of high inflation: PM Lee
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Masks to become optional. Here's what you need to know: SINGAPORE - Masks will soon be required only on public transport and in healthcare settings such as ...
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Low inflation and interest rates ‘not likely to return anytime soon’, says PM Lee in National Day message
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Low inflation and interest rates ‘not likely to return anytime soon’ ...
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In this sixth and final instalment, ST's executive editor Sumiko Tan looks at how Singaporeans celebrated the country's 57th birthday on Aug 9 ... Show more   https://str.sg/wRRf   https://str.sg/wuJa   https://str.sg/wu3n   https://str.sg/wuJy

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PM Lee, Ho Ching receive royal honours from Brunei Sultan: PM Lee received The Most Esteemed Family Order, while Madam Ho received The Most Distinguished Order ...
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PM Lee, Ho Ching receive royal honours from Brunei Sultan
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Singapore must do more to diversify food sources as supply disruptions will continue: PM Lee
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Countries should do much more together to prepare for next pandemic: PM Lee at Commonwealth leaders' meeting
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Countries should do much more together to prepare for next pandemic: PM ...