Lee Hsien Loong News

Visiting Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said here Thursday that Asia has successfully recovered from depression and faster than expected with China's continuing progress, the biggest fact of Asia's success.

Singapore is hoping for an ambitious review to its existing Free Trade Agreement with Japan.

Singapore prime minister Lee Hsien Loong will arrive in Tokyo later today to begin an official visit to Japan.

At 60, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong cannot be considered old-looking. At the official launch ceremony of a new building complex in Marina Bay, dressed in a plain black suit, he could easily convince many that he is much younger than 60.

Singapore has improved on workplace safety and health, but the fatality rate still exceeds that of developed countries, Singapore prime minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Monday.

When-ever people talk of problems these days, one or two will say: "Wait for 2016." By Seah Chiang Nee The year 2016 seems to be the most frequently mentioned in Singapore these days.

Singapore has been granted permanent observer status in the Arctic Council, giving it a platform to participate in a body that shapes future policies in the icy northern region.

Marina Bay Financial Centre , the largest integrated mixed-used development in Singapore's new downtown, celebrates its grand opening Wednesday, reinforcing the city-state's position as one of the leading and financial centres of Asia.

SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the government will work hard to ensure that community clubs stay up to scratch.

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Sports Council will increase funding over the next three years for the development of wushu in Singapore.

Intimidating message: In a highly-charged political atmosphere, racial remarks such as the front page headline in yesterday's Utusan Malaysia can be easily magnified and should be avoided.

Singapore 's dengue cases are set to surge to a record this year, prompting the government to break into homes that could be breeding grounds for mosquitoes that transmit the disease.

Foreign leaders have sent their congratulatory messages to Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on his victory in the 13th General Election .

One finding of a government-led review of town councils is that it is not uncommon for these agencies to appoint supporters and affiliates of their political party to work for them.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong telephoned Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Monday afternoon to congratulate him on his victory in the hard-fought 13th Malaysian General Election.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes hands with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during a meeting at the Istana presidential palace in Singapore on Friday.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Mr S Iswaran has said it is important that seniors are made aware of the opportunities available to them so they can continue to stay in the workforce.

The actions appeared to have started in mid-March, two months after Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned that sensitive issues were being raised over the Internet.

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Friday that Singapore needs to prepare students for the future as it makes a critical transition amid a fast changing and uncertain world.

SINGAPORE: China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, was in Singapore on Friday as part of his first official trip overseas.