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Singapore To Swear In Lawrence Wong As New Prime Minister

Singapore will swear in Lawrence Wong on Wednesday as the city-state's new prime minister, as Lee Hsien Loong steps down after two decades in office.

International Business Times

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

The 51-year-old will be sworn in as the city-state’s fourth leader since 1965 in a ceremony on May 15.

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As Singaporeans tire of rat race, incoming PM reimagines ‘Singapore Dream’

Prime Minister-in-waiting Lawrence Wong says residents are looking for more out of life than material success.

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

Wong, currently deputy prime minister, will replace Lee Hsien Loong who has led the city-state since 2004.

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Morning Digest | Everyone will regret attacking electoral bond scheme, says PM Modi; Taliban govt says it is ‘particularly committed’ to protect rights of Hindus and Sikhs, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 16, 2024

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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong To Step Down

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong steps down after two decades, Deputy Lawrence Wong to lead the nation into a new era of growth and development.

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Singapore PM Lee to step down and hand power to deputy in May after two decades in office

The 72-year-old has been serving as prime minister since 2004

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Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong To Step Down

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to step down after 20 years, handing over power to Lawrence Wong. Wong set to become Singapore's fourth leader sin...

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Lee Hsien Loong: Scion PM Modernised Singapore, Stifled Dissent

Under Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore has held its own in an era of globalised finance and cutting-edge tech, while continuing his venerated father's policy of muzzling free media and snuffing out dissent.

International Business Times

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong To Hand Power To Deputy

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong steps down after 2 decades. Lawrence Wong to succeed him. Smooth leadership transition emphasized.

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Singapore tightens rules for expat workers with an eye on local discontent

The city-state is raising the salary threshold for foreigners to get a work permit amid stiff competition for jobs.

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Jaishankar pays homage to Bose, INA soldiers in Singapore

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visits Singapore, pays homage to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, meets top leaders, and engages with Indian community.

The Hindu

Taylor Swift's Singapore leg spurs bad blood in SE Asia. Neighbors can't shake it off

Singapore made an exclusive deal to host Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts, locking out other Southeast Asian destinations.

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Singapore’s PM defends Taylor Swift exclusivity deal amid regional grumbles

Lee Hsien Loong says deal to lure pop star not ‘unfriendly’ to other countries in Southeast Asia.

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Taylor Swift: Singapore prime minister defends deal to secure exclusive access to Eras tour

Prime minister Lee Hsien Loong confirmed an ‘arrangement’ for Singapore to be the only stop on Swift’s south-east Asia Eras tour

International Business Times

Trade, Submarines Feature At ASEAN Talks In Australia

Australia unveiled plans to ramp up investment in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, setting aside US$1.3 billion to bolster trade in a region of rising economic might.

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‘Reputational damage’: Singapore’s ruling party grapples with scandal

The People’s Action Party, which has long traded on its squeaky-clean image, seeks to reassure voters as election looms.

International Business Times

Singapore Transport Minister Resigns Over Corruption Charges

Singapore's prime minister announced on Thursday the resignation of his transport chief after he was charged with 27 offences in a corruption probe that has also ensnared a billionaire hotel tycoon.

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Japan and ASEAN Unite for Peace, Security Amid Tensions

Japan and ASEAN leaders unite for the 50th anniversary of their official ties, focusing on regional security, economic cooperation, and a rules-respecting ...

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Why Singapore is ‘friend of all, enemy of none’ in Israel-Gaza war

The tightly-controlled city-state has turned down protest requests and urged people not to display political symbols.

Fortune

Singapore's delayed prime minister switch could happen next November—and elevate the man who helped lead the country's COVID response

The COVID pandemic and a surprise withdrawal delayed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's plans to hand over power.

The Independent UK

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

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says he plans to bow out and hand over power to his deputy Lawrence Wong next year before the 2025 general election

The Guardian - UK

Singapore to choose new president amid rare political scandals

Election comes as minister faces a corruption investigation and voters express frustration with the electoral process

Al Jazeera

Singapore to vote on new president amid rumblings of discontent

Former finance minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam is leading the field of three candidates chosen under demanding criteria.

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Opposition members quit in latest Singapore political shake-up

The resignations mark the third scandal to rock Singapore’s political landscape within a week.

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