Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong

Singapore economy

Singapore's economy 'will be affected' with 'troubled' international outlook: PM Lee

In his speech, the PM added that more assistance is on its way for Singaporeans to cope with the cost of living pressures.
Singapore's next big challenge is already here - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Singapore economy

Singapore's next big challenge is already here

“The world is not likely to return anytime soon to the low inflation levels and interest rates that we have enjoyed": PM Lee.

Covid-19

Singapore eases restrictions to allow groups of 10 from Mar 29; be prepared for more 'twists and turns', cautions PM Lee

The number of employees who can return to workplaces will also increase to 75% from the current 50% cap

Singapore economy

Singapore’s GDP to grow by 3-5% in 2022; govt to progressively phase out emergency support measures: PM Lee

In his speech, Lee also announced that the government will proceed with the increase in Singapore's GST as planned in 2022.

Digital Economy

PM Lee urges APEC to help firms embrace digital trade

The PM warned that smaller companies in the 21-member grouping risk falling behind the rest of the world.
Important for Singapore to 'open up soon' to maintain status as business hub: PM Lee - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Singapore economy

Important for Singapore to 'open up soon' to maintain status as business hub: PM Lee

The Prime Minister also announced that low wage workers will be receiving better pay within the next two years.

Singapore economy

DPM Heng Swee Keat no longer next PM; to step down as Finance Minister

The move has added an unfamiliar twist to the orderly succession that has marked Singapore’s politics thus far.
PM Lee receives Covid-19 vaccine, calls the shot 'painless' and 'effective' - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Covid-19

PM Lee receives Covid-19 vaccine, calls the shot 'painless' and 'effective'

Lee also urged Singaporeans to get the vaccine when it is made available to them, as it will “make us safer”.
Singapore 'beginning to see signs of stabilisation' in economy: PM Lee - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Singapore economy

Singapore 'beginning to see signs of stabilisation' in economy: PM Lee

Singapore is “beginning to see signs of stabilisation” in the economy, even though “we are not yet out of the woods”: PM Lee.
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