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Singapore news
Lawrence Wong sworn in as Singapore's fourth prime minister
The former DPM was sworn in at the inauguration ceremony at the Istana on May 15.
May 15, 2024
Global Economy
Briefs: PM Lee to handover to DPM Lawrence Wong on May 15, US and China debt pose risks for global public finance: IMF
Other news this week: Biden ramps up his 2024 campaign rhetoric.
April 19, 2024
Singapore news
PM Lee to step down on May 15; DPM Lawrence Wong to become new PM
Lee will step down from his role some 20 years after his swearing-in on Aug 12, 2004.
April 15, 2024
Singapore news
‘Singaporeans expect no less’, says PM Lee in response to Iswaran’s resignation and returning of monies
Former Transport Minister Iswaran will not "be seeking" the monies returned if, he "strongly believes", he is acquitted.
January 18, 2024
Singapore-Malaysia ties
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim to visit Singapore on Sept 13
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs Lee will host Anwar and his wife for tea.
September 12, 2023
Singapore news
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong cautions against burning through Singapore's reserves
It would be the “biggest misconception” to think that reserves will always remain sufficient, says Lee.
August 16, 2023
Singapore news
Government to adjust HDB’s housing schemes to ensure accessible and affordable housing: PM Lee
Senior workers who have not built up enough CPF savings to retire will get extra help. Details to come at the National Day Rally.
August 08, 2023
Singapore economy
Briefs: SGX-listed companies and trusts score in governance study; M&A deals surge by 28% q-o-q to US$602 bil in 2Q2023
Within the general category, Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) reclaimed the top position, which it held from 2015 to 2019.
August 04, 2023
Singapore news
Iswaran interdicted from duty with reduced pay of $8,500 a month until further notice: PM Lee
The government had dealt with Iswaran's case in a similar manner to how the civil service would deal with a senior officer.
August 02, 2023
Disruption and Digitalisation
MAS and Reserve Bank of India launch real-time payment linkage between PayNow and India's UPI
From today, residents of Singapore and India can make monetary transfers using their mobile phone number, UPI identity or VPA.
February 21, 2023