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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
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.
December 31, 2021
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.
November 12, 2021
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.
August 29, 2021
Covid-19
Students next group to be vaccinated during June holidays; young adults to be vaccinated in mid-June: PM Lee
Bookings for students will open on June 1.
May 31, 2021
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.
April 09, 2021
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”.
January 08, 2021
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.
December 31, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore to have a budget deficit in 2021 as economy reels from Covid-19 bug: PM Lee
PM Lee sees the government running a budget deficit at least through early next year, and perhaps “a while” longer.
November 17, 2020
Global Economy
Singapore concerned about Hong Kong situation, hopes it could 'settle down to a new normal,' says PM Lee
Lee’s comments came after China passed a resolution to allow the disqualification of any HK lawmakers deemed insufficiently loyal.
November 17, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore to work towards vehicles running on cleaner energy by 2040: PM Lee
The Prime Minister was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre at JTC Hall.
October 13, 2020