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Lee Hsien Loong
Singaporean Court Convicts Opposition Leader of Lying to Parliamentary Committee
By Sebastian Strangio
The verdict against Pritam Singh, the leader of the Workers' Party, could taint the party's image ahead of the upcoming general election.
Son of Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew Granted Asylum in UK
By Sebastian Strangio
Lee Hsien Yang, 67, alleges that he and his wife have been the subject of a campaign of persecution by the Singaporean authorities.
Lee Kuan Yew’s Youngest Son Requests Permission to Demolish Family Home
By Sebastian Strangio
The home at 38 Oxley Road has been the subject of a bitter family dispute between former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his two siblings.
Singapore Opens Corruption Trial of Former Transport Minister
By Sebastian Strangio
In the largest graft trial in decades, S. Iswaran is accused of taking more than S$400,000 in gifts from two prominent business figures.
Lee and Jokowi Pledge Continuity at Final Leaders’ Summit
By Sebastian Strangio
For the first time, the Singaporean and Indonesian leaders attended the Leaders' Retreat along with their successors.
Who Is Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s Next Prime Minister?
By Sebastian Strangio
The deputy prime minister will take over from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong next month.
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Step Down on May 15
By Associated Press
Lee will hand power to his deputy, Lawrence Wong, in a long-planned transition.
Singapore Adds New Corruption Charges to Case Against Former Minister
By Sebastian Strangio
Ex-Transport Minister S. Iswaran has been charged with obtaining $14,000 in kickbacks, including golf clubs and expensive whisky.
Singapore’s PM Defends Taylor Swift Exclusivity Arrangement
By Rod McGuirk
Lee Hsien Loong did not reveal the cost of the deal, which was paid for from a government fund established to rebuild tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singapore’s Ex-Transport Minister Charged With 27 Offenses, Including Corruption
By Sebastian Strangio
The graft case against S Iswaran is the first against a Singaporean cabinet member in nearly four decades.
Malaysia, Singapore Agree to New SEZ to Boost Border Trade
By Sebastian Strangio
The planned SEZ is just one of a range of initiatives designed to tighten the economic integration between the two countries.
Singapore’s PM Announces Plan to Step Down Before 2025 Election
By Associated Press
He will hand over power to his deputy and Singapore's Finance Minister Lawrence Wong late next year.
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