The significance of Lee Hsien Loong’s visit to China
2 weeks ago

The significance of Lee Hsien Loong’s visit to China

Hindustan Times  

As China’s economy continues to slow, economic growth is expected to remain low in the medium term. Senior minister Lee Hsien Loong met and was hosted to lunch by secretary of the Communist Party of China Shanghai Municipal Committee Chen Jining in Shanghai on November 28, 2024. For China, leveraging a powerful and financial hub like Singapore is critical to stay afloat amidst the economic chaos it faces domestically and across the world as a series of tariffs are slapped on its products in different advanced countries ranging from the US to the European Union and beyond, for malicious trade practices. Singapore’s world-class ports and logistics infrastructure provide efficient connectivity for Chinese trade and investment flows and Singaporean financial institutions can help provide services for Chinese infrastructure development projects both domestically as well as internationally. Also, Singapore’s strategic location at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula makes it an ideal hub for trade and investment flows between China and the regions beyond Northeast Asia.

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China, Singapore eye closer ties
1 month, 1 week ago

China, Singapore eye closer ties

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong during their meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY President Xi Jinping expressed hope on Tuesday that Singapore will continue to act as a pioneer in cooperation with China by making good use of bilateral platforms and effectively managing major projects. China has been Singapore's largest …

China, Singapore eye closer ties
1 month, 1 week ago

China, Singapore eye closer ties

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong during their meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY President Xi Jinping expressed hope on Tuesday that Singapore will continue to act as a pioneer in cooperation with China by making good use of bilateral platforms and effectively managing major projects. China has been Singapore's largest …

China, Singapore eye closer ties
1 month, 1 week ago

China, Singapore eye closer ties

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong during their meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY President Xi Jinping expressed hope on Tuesday that Singapore will continue to act as a pioneer in cooperation with China by making good use of bilateral platforms and effectively managing major projects. China has been Singapore's largest …

Xi says China to march hand-in-hand with Singapore on road of modernization
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Xi says China to march hand-in-hand with Singapore on road of modernization

China Daily  

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on the sidelines of the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru on Friday. At present, both countries, Xi said, are at a critical stage of national development, adding that next year will mark the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore. The Chinese side is …

Xi says China to march hand-in-hand with Singapore on road of modernization
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Xi says China to march hand-in-hand with Singapore on road of modernization

China Daily  

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on the sidelines of the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru on Friday. At present, both countries, Xi said, are at a critical stage of national development, adding that next year will mark the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore. The Chinese side is …

PM Modi Singapore Visit: Narendra Modi meets Singapore counterpart Wong
4 months ago

PM Modi Singapore Visit: Narendra Modi meets Singapore counterpart Wong

The Hindu  

Singapore is an important part of India’s ‘Act East’ policy and India wishes to create many Singapore-like success stories on its territory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, on his visit to the country. Apart from meeting his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong, Mr. Modi oversaw the signing of MoUs including one on semiconductors that will help in supply chain …

Who Is Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s Next Prime Minister?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Who Is Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s Next Prime Minister?

The Diplomat  

On April 15, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made the long-awaited announcement that he will step down on May 15 after nearly two decades in office, and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong. In a short statement, Lee’s office said that the leader “will formally advise the President to appoint Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Mr …

Singapore's new prime minister vows to 'lead in our own way' as Lee dynasty ends after half-century
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Singapore's new prime minister vows to 'lead in our own way' as Lee dynasty ends after half-century

The Hindu  

Singapore’s new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong vowed to make “tomorrow better than today” as he took his oath of office Wednesday in a carefully planned political succession designed to ensure stability in the Asian financial hub. Mr. Wong warned that Singapore must brace for a “messier, riskier and more violent world” by staying united and blazing new trails. Singapore under …

Wong will be sworn in as Singapore's prime minister, as Lee Hsien Loong bows out after 20 years
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Wong will be sworn in as Singapore's prime minister, as Lee Hsien Loong bows out after 20 years

The Independent  

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Lawrence Wong set to take centre stage as Singapore’s new prime minister
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lawrence Wong set to take centre stage as Singapore’s new prime minister

Al Jazeera  

The 51-year-old will be sworn in as the city-state’s fourth leader since 1965 in a ceremony on May 15. The 51-year-old will replace Lee Hsien Loong – the eldest son of the country’s first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew – who has been in the job since August 2004. The mild-mannered Wong was selected by his peers among the “4G”, …

Singapore’s outgoing prime minister will stay on as senior minister, his successor says
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Singapore’s outgoing prime minister will stay on as senior minister, his successor says

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will stay on in the government as senior minister after he steps down next month, his successor said Tuesday. Lee is the eldest son of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first prime minister who built the resource-poor city-state into one of the world’s richest nations during 31 years in office. Wong, who is …

Singapore says Lawrence Wong will take over as prime minister on May 15
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Singapore says Lawrence Wong will take over as prime minister on May 15

Al Jazeera  

Wong, currently deputy prime minister, will replace Lee Hsien Loong who has led the city-state since 2004. Singapore has announced that Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will take over as the country’s next leader on May 15. Lee will “relinquish his office on 15 May 2024”, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement on Monday evening. “He will formally …

Singapore PM Lee to step down on May 15, hands over power to deputy Lawrence Wong
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Singapore PM Lee to step down on May 15, hands over power to deputy Lawrence Wong

The Hindu  

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Monday that he will step down on May 15 after two decades at the helm, and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong. Mr. Lee, 72, will formally advise the city-state's president to appoint Mr. Wong, who is currently deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, to succeed him, his office said in a …

Singapore PM Lee to Hand Reins to Wong After Two Decades
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Singapore PM Lee to Hand Reins to Wong After Two Decades

Hindustan Times  

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, 72, will step down May 15 as part of a long-planned succession, ending a two-decade run and ushering in a new era led by his deputy Lawrence Wong. HT Image Deputy Prime Minister Wong, 51, who’s also finance minister, will become the city-state’s fourth premier the same day. His father, the late Lee Kuan …

Singapore PM Lee to step down on May 15 and hand power to his deputy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Singapore PM Lee to step down on May 15 and hand power to his deputy

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Monday that he will step down on May 15 after two decades at the helm, and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong. Lee, 72, will formally advise the city-state’s president to appoint Wong, who is currently deputy prime minister and finance minister, to succeed him, his office said in a …

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to step down on May 15, Deputy Wong to succeed
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to step down on May 15, Deputy Wong to succeed

India TV News  

Singapore: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday said he will step down on May 15 and announced that he will be succeeded by his deputy Lawrence Wong. "I will relinquish my role as Prime Minister on May 15 2024, and DPM Lawrence Wong will be sworn in as the next Prime Minister on the same day," the statement …

Singapore Prime Minister Lee to step down, hand power to his deputy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Singapore Prime Minister Lee to step down, hand power to his deputy

LA Times  

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks during a press conference following a bilateral meeting at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne, Australia, on March 5. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Monday that he will step down on May 15 after two decades at the helm and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong. Lee, 72, will formally …

Singapore PM Lee to step down on May 15, Deputy PM Wong to succeed
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Singapore PM Lee to step down on May 15, Deputy PM Wong to succeed

New Indian Express  

SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on Monday he will step down on May 15 after nearly 20 years of heading the government of the economically prosperous country as part of the long-planned leadership transition and will be succeeded by his deputy Lawrence Wong. The political succession in Singapore's ruling People's Action Party appeared to be taking shape …

Singapore’s prime minister plans to step down and hand over to his deputy before the 2025 election
1 year, 2 months ago

Singapore’s prime minister plans to step down and hand over to his deputy before the 2025 election

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Sunday he planned to bow out and hand over power to his deputy, Lawrence Wong, late next year, before the 2025 general election. Therefore, I intend to hand over to DPM Lawrence before the next general election,” Lee said at a party conference. “If all goes well, I will hand over …

Singapore’s Lee Hsien Loong says he will step down as early as next year
1 year, 2 months ago

Singapore’s Lee Hsien Loong says he will step down as early as next year

Al Jazeera  

Singaporean leader says he will hand the reins to deputy Lawrence Wong as soon as November 2024. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has announced he will hand over the leadership of the ruling People’s Action Party before the 2025 general elections. Lee, 71, said on Sunday that he would hand the reins to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as …

US-China conflict a luxury world can't afford warns Singapore PM
1 year, 9 months ago

US-China conflict a luxury world can't afford warns Singapore PM

Hindustan Times  

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong sounded the alarm over worsening relations between the US and China, particularly as China’s political and economic clout in the world grows. Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong The world cannot afford a conflict between China and the rest of the world, and in particular between China and the US, Lee said in an interview …

Singapore prime minister promotes likely successor to deputy
2 years, 7 months ago

Singapore prime minister promotes likely successor to deputy

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has promoted his finance minister to his deputy as part of a succession plan, but the timing of the handover is unclear. His office said Tuesday that Lawrence Wong, 49, would become deputy prime minister on June 13 as part of a Cabinet reshuffle. Wong, who will retain his finance portfolio, will …

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