Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is stepping down after nearly 20 years, oversaw astounding successes, but some Singaporeans want a different kind of politics.
China central bank leaves key policy rate unchanged, matching forecast
China's central bank left a key policy rate unchanged when rolling over maturing medium-term loans on Wednesday, in line with market expectations. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said it was keeping ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s new leader Lawrence Wong
Lawrence Wong, 51, will take over as prime minister of Singapore on Wednesday, becoming the fourth leader of the Asian financial hub since its independence in 1965. ( read original story ...)
Wong will be sworn in as Singapore’s prime minister, as Lee Hsien Loong bows out after 20 years
- Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong arrives to attend G-20's third Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBGs) meeting in Gandhin ... ( read original story ...)
$3b money laundering case: 6th man gets jail and forfeits $180m, highest amount of assets seized
The accused in Singapore’s $3 billion money laundering case who faced the most number of charges has also forfeited the most amount of assets seized to the state. Vang Shuiming, 43, was sentenced to ...
Singapore stocks fall at Wednesday’s open; STI down 0.4%
SINGAPORE shares dipped on Wednesday (May 15) morning, dragged mainly by index counter declines after a global rally overnight. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore to inaugurate new PM as Lee makes way after 20 years in charge
Singapore will inaugurate Lawrence Wong on Wednesday as its new prime minister and fourth leader since independence six decades ago, completing a carefully calibrated power transfer designed to guarantee continuity in the wealthy city-state.
Experts: Greater Malaysia-Singapore ties a win for Asean as a whole
As Singapore's new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong takes office today, a key challenge will be elevating economic ties with neighbouring ...
Commentary: Lawrence Wong as Prime Minister and Finance Minister – it could give him an advantage
Lawrence Wong will remain Finance Minister after he becomes Prime Minister on Wednesday (May 15). Double-hatting gives him the opportunity to front the next Budget before the General Election is ...
Singapore To Swear In Lawrence Wong As New Prime Minister
"The core principle of what Singapore is about will remain because it is a system that has worked for many years. But I think his style may be slightly different because he comes from a different ...
End of Lee era for Singapore as PM steps down
After 20 years in power Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down, marking the end of a political era for the tiny island nation.
Lawrence Wong set to take centre stage as Singapore’s new prime minister
Singapore – For the first time in 20 years, Singapore will inaugurate a new prime minister, Minister for Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who will take the reins of power in a ceremony ...
Asia Minute: Singapore’s new PM does more than play Taylor Swift songs
For the first time in two decades, Singapore is getting a new leader. The new prime minister will be sworn in on Wednesday — but don't look for any radical changes. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today ...
$3b money laundering case: Man gets jail, forfeits highest amount of assets seized
Vang Shuiming, 43, was sentenced to 13 months and six weeks’ jail after pleading guilty on May 14 to two counts of money laundering and one count of submitting a forged document to a bank. Nineteen ...
Singapore Confronts Rising Risks as Lawrence Wong Takes the Helm
The trading hub’s fourth prime minister since independence will have to tackle cost-of-living concerns, balance US-China tensions and plan for an election after succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.
Deutsche Bank joins Singapore’s Project Guardian
Deutsche Bank, a leading German multinational investment bank, has announced its latest move in the crypto and blockchain space. As well as MAS, the collaboration also includes Web3 interoperability ... ( read original story ...)