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Jail for man who commented on Shinzo Abe’s shooting, asked for someone to ‘do the same’ to PM Lee
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Singapore-Indonesia agreements on air space management, defence and extradition enter into force
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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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PM Lee hopes ex-president Tony Tan’s new book will inspire more to step up and lead S’pore
straitstimes.com/singapore/hope-that-former-president-tony-tan-s-new-book-will-inspire-more-to-step-up-and-lead-s-pore-pm-lee
Analysis: Why top PAP leaders issued reserves challenge to the opposition and will they take it up?
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/reserves-election-issue-pm-lee-dpm-wong-challenge-opposition-4180926
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-exclusive deal with Taylor Swift not 'unfriendly' to neighbours, says PM Lee
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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.
Singapore’s exclusive concert deal with Taylor Swift not ‘unfriendly’ to Asean neighbours: PM Lee
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/singapore-s-exclusive-concert-deal-with-taylor-swift-not-unfriendly-to-asean-neighbours-pm-lee
Australia’s continued engagement with ASEAN critical for stability in region, amid great power rivalry: PM Lee
channelnewsasia.com/asia/australias-continued-engagement-asean-critical-stability-region-amid-great-power-rivalry-pm-lee-4177716
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 will work with whoever becomes US president: PM Lee: The US presidential election looks likely to be a rematch between incumbent Joe Biden and Donald ...
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PM Lee to visit Melbourne for Singapore-Australia Annual Leaders' Meeting, ASEAN special summit
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pm-lee-melbourne-official-visit-singapore-australia-annual-leaders-meeting-asean-special-summit-4166726
Ch'ng Jit Koon, former Senior Minister of State who pioneered ministerial walkabouts, dies aged 90
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/chng-jit-koon-dies-aged-90-senior-minister-state-mp-4165591
Commentary: The art of listening to the people and being a little 'deaf' sometimes
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/4g-leadership-style-forward-singapore-lawrence-wong-handover-4162301
'Add a little dragon': PM Lee encourages Singaporeans to have more children in Chinese New Year message
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/chinese-new-year-2024-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-message-more-babies-declining-fertility-rate-4109461
Budget 2024 relieves worries about cost of living, sets stronger foundation for country’s future: PM Lee
straitstimes.com/singapore/budget-2024-relieves-worries-about-cost-of-living-sets-foundation-for-country-s-future-pm-lee
PM Lee congratulates Prabowo after strong performance in Indonesia presidential election
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pm-lee-congratulates-prabowo-indonesia-presidential-election-4125611
PM Lee calls on opposition to be 'upfront' about stance on Singapore's reserves and take ideas to ballot box
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pm-lee-calls-opposition-be-upfront-stance-singapore-reserves-ballot-box-vote-4107376
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 welcome of future Aukus submarines underscores ‘friends-to-all’ policy
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Parliament votes for amended motion on national reserves, rejects PSP motion to review fiscal policies
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Singapore leaders congratulate Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim on becoming Malaysia’s 17th king
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/johor-sultan-ibrahim-becomes-king-malaysia-tharman-shanmugaratnam-lee-hsien-loong-send-congratulations-4088381
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 ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/uob-chairman-wee-cho-yaw-died-pm-lee-tributes-singapore-leaders-4098386
Singapore takes no position on South China Sea claims, says PM: Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday said his country takes no position on the ...
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Quick Glance: Philippines: China Coast Guard Injures Crew, Damages Vessels
- The Philippines reported on Tuesday that China Coast Guard vessels collided with Philippine ships and used water cannon on a boat, resulting in four crew members being injured during a resupply mission in the South China Sea.
- Manila summoned a Chinese representative over the incidents, which occurred around Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands where both countries have conflicting maritime claims.
- China Coast Guard stated that it took 'control measures' against Philippine ships for 'illegally' intruding in waters around the shoal.
- Relations between Manila and Beijing have strained under Marcos, who has aimed to improve ties with traditional ally Washington, while also pushing back against Chinese actions in the South China Sea.
Singapore's Baby Dragons, China's Stock Market Gain: Saturday Asia Briefing
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-10/singapore-s-baby-dragons-china-s-stock-market-gain-saturday-asia-briefing
Taking education seriously is good, too much pressure is not: PM Lee to students, parents
straitstimes.com/singapore/taking-education-seriously-is-good-too-much-pressure-is-not-pm-lee-to-students-parents
‘Reputational damage’: Singapore’s ruling party grapples with scandal: The People’s Action Party, which has long traded on its squeaky-clean image ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/5/reputational-damage-singapores-ruling-party-grapples-with-scandal
In full: Exchange of letters between PM Lee and S Iswaran as Transport Minister resigns amid charges
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/s-iswaran-resigns-pm-lee-hsien-loong-full-exchange-letters-corruption-charges-4056221
The disturbing reason why Tory MPs won’t use the word ‘Islamophobia’: The foundations of the British right would start to come asunder
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Lee Anderson would have kept Tory whip if he had apologised, says Deputy PM: On Sunday's media round, Mr Dowden agreed that 'words matter' ...
nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/lee-anderson-would-kept-tory-9123535
Quick Glance: PM: Lee not racist, but comments wrong
- The prime minister said Lee Anderson's comments 'were wrong' after he claimed Sadiq Khan was being controlled by 'Islamists', ITV News' Carl Dinnen reports.
- Anderson, the former deputy chairman, lost the Conservative whip over the weekend after failing to apologise for claiming “Islamists” had “got control” of the London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
- Khan responded to the latest developments, calling Anderson's comments racist, Islamophobic, and anti-Muslim.
- The Muslim Council of Britain called for an inquiry into the party's 'structural Islamophobia'.
PM Lee attends Henry Kissinger’s memorial service in US, calling late diplomat a ‘great statesman’
straitstimes.com/singapore/pm-lee-attends-henry-kissinger-s-memorial-service-in-us-calling-late-diplomat-a-great-statesman
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.
straitstimes.com/singapore/pm-lee-to-visit-new-york-city-from-jan-24-to-27
Meeting next week to iron out economic zone issues before talks with Singapore: JOHOR BARU: Malaysia and Singapore will be meeting next month for further ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/24/meeting-next-week-to-iron-out-economic-zone-issues-before-talks-with-singapore
JB-Singapore RTS Link: Two-thirds of civil works completed on S’pore side; Malaysia at 65%
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/jb-s-pore-rts-link-two-thirds-of-civil-works-completed-on-singapore-side-malaysia-at-65
Foreign leaders congratulate Prabowo on election win: campaign team - Politics - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/02/16/foreign-leaders-congratulate-prabowo-on-election-win-campaign-team.html
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
Commentary: PM Lee's deepfake video and the risk when seeing is no longer believing
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/deepfake-pm-lee-scam-danger-disinformation-election-4050821
Singapore PM Lee to Visit Malaysia for Railway Project: Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit Johor, Malaysia on January 11 to attend the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-10/singapore-pm-lee-to-visit-malaysia-for-railway-project
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
Will Singapore’s birth rates get a boost in ‘auspicious’ year of the dragon?: While being a “dragon baby” – being born in the auspicious year of the dragon in ...
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Fewer buyers paid COV for resale HDB flats in 2023, property prices expected to moderate further
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Singapore PM Lee reaffirms close ties with Brunei during meeting with Sultan Bolkiah
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/01/15/singapore-pm-lee-reaffirms-close-ties-with-brunei-during-meeting-with-sultan-bolkiah
Singapore leaders congratulate Malaysia’s new king: SINGAPORE: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to Johor ruler ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/01/31/singapore-leaders-congratulate-malaysias-new-king
Singapore’s year of living scandalously: Last year was unprecedented in independent Singapore’s history. Difficulties have arisen in past years for the ...
asiatimes.com/2024/01/singapores-year-of-living-scandalously/
Special Gold equals season’s fastest time and Bellhaven Stables has memorable night
royalgazette.com/equestrian/sport/article/20240115/special-gold-equals-seasons-fastest-time-and-bellhaven-stables-has-memorable-night/
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
Iswaran’s corruption probe has had ‘big impact’ on West Coast GRC: Desmond Lee: The incident has not distracted the team from serving residents ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/iswaran-s-corruption-probe-has-had-big-impact-on-west-coast-grc-desmond-lee
PM Lee warns against responding to deepfake videos of him promoting investment scams
straitstimes.com/singapore/pm-lee-warns-against-responding-to-deepfake-videos-of-him-promoting-investment-scams
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.
PM Lee sends condolences over Japan New Year’s Day earthquake: SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Thursday (Jan 4) expressed his condolences over the 7 ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/japan-new-years-day-quake-pm-lee-sends-condolences-4024921
Checks and balances needed to ensure Government accountability: Pritam: In a New Year message, the WP chief also recounted some of the party’s contributions to ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/checks-and-balances-needed-to-ensure-government-accountability-pritam
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 ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-leave-december-pmo-3996116
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
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
Singapore to start technical studies into 'Long Island' off East Coast; reclaimed land could be twice the size of Marina Bay
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/long-island-east-coast-park-unveiled-technical-studies-decades-long-project-ura-3947836
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
Tripartism works in Singapore because PAP government is pro-growth and pro-worker: PM Lee
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-tripartism-pm-lee-ntuc-workers-pro-growth-3938311
Singapore leaders send condolence letters to wife of late former US diplomat Henry Kissinger
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-leaders-pm-lee-hsien-loong-vivian-balakrishnan-send-condolence-letters-death-henry-kissinger-3958511
50 years of Asean-Japan ties: Singapore PM among leaders to attend special Tokyo summit
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/12/14/50-years-of-asean-japan-ties-singapore-pm-among-leaders-to-attend-special-tokyo-summit
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
Commentary: Fast tracking Singapore’s new Prime Minister - it’s not business as usual
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-leadership-transition-lawrence-wong-4g-3933766
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 ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pm-lee-apec-summit-us-san-francisco-joe-biden-3911806
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.
PM Lee to hand over leadership to DPM Lawrence Wong before next General Election: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong laid out a more concrete timeline for leadership ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pm-lee-hsien-loong-lawrence-wong-handover-3898156
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
The Philippines in a lonely fight with China: MANILA - “Are you sure you (Filipinos) want to get into a fight where you will be the battleground?” ...
asiatimes.com/2023/11/the-philippines-in-a-lonely-fight-with-china/
Delicate balance between 'over-watching' and 'overbearing' after handover to 4G leaders: PM Lee
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lee-hsien-loong-senior-minister-4g-leaders-lawrence-wong-3906936
Govt’s cost-efficient approach to public services has moderated cost-of-living for all households: PM Lee
straitstimes.com/singapore/govt-s-cost-efficient-approach-to-public-services-has-moderated-cost-of-living-for-all-households-pm-lee
'Singapore is wide open for business': EnterpriseSG launches overseas centre in San Francisco
channelnewsasia.com/business/singapore-businesses-san-francisco-enterprise-sg-overseas-centre-pm-lee-3920446
Public-service providers must be efficiently run so as to keep costs down for Singaporeans: PM Lee
asiaone.com/singapore/public-service-providers-must-be-efficiently-run-so-keep-costs-down-singaporeans-pm-lee
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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Chicken rice, selfies and geopolitics: Silicon Valley Singaporeans enjoy an evening with PM Lee
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/chicken-rice-selfies-and-geopolitics-silicon-valley-singaporeans-make-most-evening-with-pm-lee
PM Lee gets updated Covid-19 jab, encourages people to keep vaccinations up to date
straitstimes.com/singapore/pm-lee-gets-shot-of-updated-covid-19-vaccine-encourages-people-to-keep-vaccinations-updated
As Singapore commemorates LKY100, remember what his generation of leaders stood for: PM Lee
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lky100-greening-singapore-commemoration-ceremony-pm-lee-3880126
Countries developing 'frontier AI' need to work together for mutual security: PM Lee
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ai-safety-summit-singapore-pm-lee-frontier-3892476
PM Lee Hsien Loong sends condolences over death of former China premier Li Keqiang
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pm-lee-hsien-loong-condolences-li-keqiang-death-china-premier-3879611
Quick Glance: Speculations arise from death of China's ex-PM Li Keqiang
- Chinese authorities struggle to control tributes following the death of Li Keqiang.
- Chinese censors are working to suppress mourning posts on the internet to avoid political or economic reforms.
- Public gatherings in the wake of Li Keqiang's death are prohibited.
- The CCP's panicked response to Li's death has fueled speculation about the circumstances.
‘New era’ in Singapore-China ties? Incoming PM Lawrence Wong and Li Qiang agree to boost cooperation
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3244055/new-era-singapore-china-ties-lawrence-wong-eyes-stronger-partnership-beijing-trip
Singapore mulls artificial islands for coastal defense: Singapore has said it is considering building artificial islands off its east coast to protect low-lying ...
thedailystar.net/news/asia/news/singapore-mulls-artificial-islands-coastal-defence-3482226
Singapore Says Two States Only Solution for Israel, Palestinians: Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said there’s no alternative to a two-state solution ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-08/singapore-pm-says-two-state-solution-only-way-forward-for-peace
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
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