Lee Hsien Loong

Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore's founder says he is now political refugee in UK

Lee Hsien Yang and his sister Lee Wei Ling, who died earlier this month, have been at odds with their brother Lee Hsien Loong, who was prime minister from 2004 until May this year, over what to do with their father’s home after his death in 2015, in a public spat that saw the siblings estranged.

22 October 2024, 14:33 IST

Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore's founder says he is now political refugee in UK

22 October 2024, 14:33 IST

PM Modi appreciates former Singapore Premier Lee’s contributions towards development of bilateral strategic partnership

Coinciding with Modi’s two-day visit to the city-state, India and Singapore elevated their bilateral ties to a 'comprehensive strategic partnership.' Lee, 72, had hosted a lunch in honor of Modi, who arrived here on Wednesday for his fifth official visit.

05 September 2024, 11:54 IST

PM Modi appreciates former Singapore Premier Lee’s contributions towards development of bilateral strategic partnership

05 September 2024, 11:54 IST

Singapore High Court orders former PM Lee’s brother to pay damages to Indian-origin ministers in defamation case

The lawsuits were initiated over comments Lee Hsien Yang made on his Facebook page on July 23 last year, suggesting that the ministers had acted corruptly by having the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) give them preferential treatment in the rental of the Ridout Road properties.

24 May 2024, 09:52 IST

Singapore High Court orders former PM Lee’s brother to pay damages to Indian-origin ministers in defamation case

24 May 2024, 09:52 IST

Ex-PM Lee lauds SICCI for providing Singapore firms outreach, advisory on Indian market

He noted SICCI’s significant contribution to Singapore’s economic growth, highlighting, 'You helped many local Indian firms grow their businesses through transformation, innovation, and overseas expansion.'

16 May 2024, 03:11 IST

Ex-PM Lee lauds SICCI for providing Singapore firms outreach, advisory on Indian market

16 May 2024, 03:11 IST

Singapore’s new PM faces some economic headwinds

The food scene is lavished with praise. This doesn't sound like the place that banned the sale of chewing gum, tried to eradicate jay walking and, during peak Covid, outlawed music at bars and restaurants. But circumstances change and needs evolve.

13 May 2024, 06:03 IST

Singapore’s new PM faces some economic headwinds

13 May 2024, 06:03 IST

Singapore PM Lee says country values IIT, IIM graduates as talented pool

The prime minister highlighted the quality of IIT-IIM alumni as he underscored the need for Singapore to continue bringing in foreign talent to meet manpower demands.

11 May 2024, 02:53 IST

Singapore PM Lee says country values IIT, IIM graduates as talented pool

11 May 2024, 02:53 IST

Singaporeans cannot disavow ethnic roots with China and India: PM Lee

'We cannot disavow our diverse ethnic roots and religious affinities - Chinese Singaporeans with China, Indian Singaporeans with their various ancestral homes in India, Malay Singaporeans with the rest of our region, and with the global Muslim Ummah,' Lee said.

01 May 2024, 06:30 IST

Singaporeans cannot disavow ethnic roots with China and India: PM Lee

01 May 2024, 06:30 IST

Can Singapore keep up its act post-Lee?

Singapore has always managed to stand out as the little country that could. The new leader has big shoes to fill.

19 April 2024, 00:20 IST

Can Singapore keep up its act post-Lee?

19 April 2024, 00:20 IST

Singapore is facing a dangerous world without Lee

The global landscape was then, as it is today, dangerous and uncertain. The Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union was at its peak. A nuclear missile crisis was just barely averted and much of what we call the Global South today had just emerged from the ugly grip of colonialism.

16 April 2024, 05:11 IST

Singapore is facing a dangerous world without Lee

16 April 2024, 05:11 IST

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to step down on May 15

In a Facebook post, Lee, 72, said leadership transition is a significant moment for any country.

15 April 2024, 08:58 IST

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to step down on May 15

15 April 2024, 08:58 IST