On the cusp of handing over the reins of national leadership, the outgoing premier addressed a large gathering of the National Trades Union Congress, held at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre.
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Singapore PM Lee to become senior minister, after nation’s baton passes to DPM Lawrence Wong on May 15
Singapore is likely to have its general elections in late 2024, and while the baton of national leadership passes on May 15 from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Lawrence Wong, the rest of the Cabinet is not likely to see major changes.
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong to hand over charge to DPM Lawrence Wong on May 15; urges “full support” for “4G team”
DPM Wong, who is very active on social media, put out an Instagram post following the announcement on X by PM Lee.
Singapore PM Lee congratulates new Palestinian PM, offers support for two-state solution
PM Lee wrote in the letter, dated April 5, 2024, that “Singapore is deeply concerned about the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza” and offered his support for “a negotiated two-state solution” that could bring “durable peace between Israelis and Palestinians”.
Singapore PM says in Melbourne that Taylor Swift deal not “unfriendly” to SE Asia neighbours
Talking about the Singapore government’s rationale for the exclusive Taylor Swift deal, PM Lee Hsien Loong said that the agencies had worked to achieve an outcome that was “mutually beneficial”.
Indian-origin Singapore minister Iswaran resigns over corruption charges; vows to clear name
Iswaran was arrested on July 11, 2023, as part of an investigation by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB).
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong targeted by deepfake interview promoting crypto-scam, after deepfake of DPM Wong
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is the latest high-profile target of scammers misusing the deepfake technology. This follows the deepfake of Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and the fake Instagram account in the name of Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam. In an Instagram post yesterday signed ‘LHL’ — this signature indicates […]
Singapore president Tharman takes charge; survey shows young Singaporeans ready for non-Chinese prime minister
Tharman takes office as Singapore president following the farewell for outgoing president Halimah Yacob, hosted by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Indian-origin ministers seek to have their case against Lee Hsien Yang heard in Singapore
Both Cabinet ministers sent lawyers’ letters to Yang on July 27, saying that they would sue unless he apologised, withdrew his allegations and paid SGD 25,000 in damages that would be donated to charity. Yang did not comply with the demands.
Justin Trudeau coming to Singapore before G20 summit in India; PM Lee visits Jakarta for ASEAN meet
Singapore is a very important trade partner in South-East Asia. In 2022, the island nation got USD 28 billion worth of direct investment from Canada.
