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“PROTECT THIS NEST EGG” Singapore drew S$40 billion (US$30 billion) from the reserves for the COVID-19 crisis and this proved to be a “tremendous advantage”, said Mr Lee. “It gave us confidence, and gave others confidence in us. We had the financial muscle to do everything we needed to do, without getting heavily into debt, … Read more
Mr Wee made “significant contributions” to the education sector, uplifting many students from all walks of life, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing. “Mr Wee was known both for his business acumen and for giving back to society,” he wrote in a Facebook post. “Over the years, he contributed to our schools and various education … Read more
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has congratulated newly appointed French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, saying he is looking forward to working with him to deepen relations between Singapore and France. Mr Attal became the youngest French prime minister ever when he was appointed on Jan 9. He replaced Elisabeth Borne in the role. In … Read more
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit Brunei from Saturday (Jan 13) to Monday to attend the wedding celebration of Prince Abdul Mateen. Prince Mateen, 32, married his fiancee Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah, 29, on Thursday as part of a 10-day celebration. Mr Lee was invited by Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the father of … Read more
Despite these headwinds, Singapore has “reason for hope and confidence”, Mr Lee said. “Rapid technological progress, especially in artificial intelligence and robotics, holds great promise for our businesses and people,” he said. “The government will work closely with businesses to upgrade and transform their operations, and with our tripartite partners to support every Singaporean to … Read more
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be on leave from Tuesday (Dec 19) to Dec 31, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office on Monday. During his absence, Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean will be Acting Prime Minister until Dec 26. Deputy Prime Minister and … Read more
GREEN AND DIGITAL SHIPPING CORRIDOR The memorandum of cooperation to establish a green and digital shipping corridor was signed by Singapore’s Acting Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat and Japan’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito Tetsuo. This memorandum marks the first green and digital shipping corridor established between Singapore and Japan to develop … Read more
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will make a four-day working visit to Tokyo to attend a summit commemorating relations between Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Mr Lee will visit the Japanese capital from Dec 15 to Dec 18 to attend the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship … Read more
