
Singapore dissolves parliament ahead of imminent election
The vote will be the first electoral test for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who took over from long-time premier Lee Hsien Loong in 2024.
Tue Apr 15 2025

Singapore SM Lee to attend Tun Abdullah's state funeral
Singapore Prime Minister's Office says Lee will be accompanied by his wife, Ho Ching, and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Tue Apr 15 2025

Singapore's 2024: New leadership, economic growth, and high-profile trials
A new prime minister after two decades, a thriving tourism sector driven by global music icons, and headline-grabbing legal sagas defined Singapore's landmark year in 2024.
Mon Dec 23 2024

Singapore weighs preserving Lee Kuan Yew's home as national monument
Preserving it as a national monument allows the heritage board to halt any operation that could destroy, damage, or alter the home.
Thu Oct 24 2024

Son of Singapore's founder says he is now political refugee as family spat snowballs
Lee Hsien Yang says Britain has determined he faces a well-founded risk of persecution, and cannot safely return to Singapore.
Tue Oct 22 2024

Daughter of Singapore’s first Prime Minister dies at 69
Dr Lee Wei Ling is also the younger sister of Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Wed Oct 09 2024

Pope Francis lands in Singapore; inter-faith dialogue, climate on agenda
The Aero Dili flight carrying the pope and his entourage arrived in the city-state for a two-night visit.
Wed Sep 11 2024

King's installation: PM Anwar, Singapore's SM Lee Hsien Loong arrive at Istana Negara
The will attend the Installation Ceremony of Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia today.
Sat Jul 20 2024

Brother of former Singapore PM ordered to pay $296,000 in defamation suit
Lee Hsien Yang made defamatory allegations against two government ministers "of the gravest kind", wrote Justice Goh Yihan.
Fri May 24 2024
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[COLUMNIST] JS-SEZ – Pushing forward Malaysia-Singapore bilateral relations
The JS-SEZ embodies the best of Malaysia-Singapore bilateral relations.
Fri May 24 2024

Lawrence Wong's new leadership aims for stronger Singapore-Malaysia engagement
Dr Oh Ei Sun said the new PM is expected to enhance engagement with the public in both Singapore and Malaysia.
Wed May 15 2024

Singapore to inaugurate new PM as Lee makes way after 20 years in charge
Singapore will inaugurate Lawrence Wong on Wednesday as its new prime minister and fourth leader since independence six decades ago.
Wed May 15 2024

Singapore PM Lee asks citizens to stay united, maintain political stability in final major speech
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong said he felt a sense of "satisfaction and completeness" as he prepared to handover leadership of the country.
Wed May 01 2024

Incoming Singapore PM says incumbent Lee to serve as senior minister in next cabinet - media
Lawrence Wong said he would announce a new cabinet line-up a few days before he is sworn in as Singapore's fourth prime minister.
Tue Apr 16 2024

Singapore PM Lee to hand over power to successor Wong on May 15
Wong, 51, is currently the deputy prime minister and finance minister of Singapore, and has been prime minister-in-waiting since 2022.
Mon Apr 15 2024

S.Korea braces for tough US trade talks, liberal party issues caution
Seoul will work closely with the US for a mutually beneficial solution, prioritising national interest, says Han Duck-soo.
Mon Apr 21 2025

Netflix shares rise as rosy outlook calms investors' nerves amid tariff fears
Netflix reassures investors that it could withstand any economic downturn amid a tariff laden economic climate.
Mon Apr 21 2025

China sanctions US congress members, officials and NGO heads
China warns any US misstep on Hong Kong will face firm, reciprocal countermeasures, says foreign ministry spokesperson.
Mon Apr 21 2025

How to take the most from the present De-Facto peace period in Armenia-Azerbaijan relations
The Antalya Diplomacy Forum presents rare opportunity for trilateral engagement among foreign ministers of three South Caucasian countries.
Mon Apr 21 2025

Tariff deal talks to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings this week
Policymakers to gauge damage from Trump's tariff barrage.
Mon Apr 21 2025

World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab steps down as Chair
The Board appoints Vice Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe as interim Chair and establishes a search committee to identify permanent successor.
Mon Apr 21 2025

Japan to voice concern over US trade deal inconsistency, PM Ishiba says
Japan PM voices "grave concern" over inconsistency between the deal and President Donald Trump's latest automobile tariffs.
Mon Apr 21 2025

China stops buying LNG from US, replaces with gas from neighbouring countries
China compensated for the loss of LNG volumes by increasing purchases from its regional neighbours.
Mon Apr 21 2025

China warns countries against striking trade deals with US at its expense
China is determined and capable of safeguarding its own rights and interests, the ministry said.
Mon Apr 21 2025

South Korea finds 'Made in Korea' breaches intended to avoid US tariffs
Customs uncovers US$20.81 million in country-of-origin violations, mainly involving foreign products from China.
Mon Apr 21 2025