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.

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.
Singapore to have a budget deficit in 2021 as economy reels from Covid-19 bug: PM Lee - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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.

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.
Singapore to work towards vehicles running on cleaner energy by 2040: PM Lee - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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.
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