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Lee Hsien Loong

Lee Hsien Loong

Lee Hsien Loong

The latest news on Lee Hsien Loong, Singaporean politician and Senior Minister of Singapore, including political news and updates.

Born

10 Feb 1952

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Job Title

Former Prime Minister of Singapore

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks at the S Rajaratnam Lecture 2025 on Wednesday. Photo: Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Singapore PM says US tariff delay ‘little comfort’ amid global uncertainty

Trade war has prompted governments to reassert greater control over resources ‘in case help doesn’t arrive on time’, Lawrence Wong says.

16 Apr 2025 - 11:35PMvideocam

Ong Beng Seng to step down from Singapore property firm amid Iswaran scandal

14 Apr 2025 - 4:02PM

Singapore general election 2025

4 in 10 Singaporean voters have decided on PAP if election held tomorrow: survey

9 Apr 2025 - 2:08PM

‘It’s not good news’: Singapore’s leaders warn over Trump tariff bombshell

PM Lawrence Wong warned of a rising global trade war threat, as his predecessor Lee Hsien Loong predicted long-term tariff fallout.

7 Apr 2025 - 2:49PM

People walk along Queen Elizabeth Walk in Singapore. The city state is subject to the minimum 10 per cent universal tariff on all exports to the US. Photo: AFP

Singapore story ‘still being written’ as Lee Kuan Yew’s death anniversary marked

Lawrence Wong called on Singaporeans to ‘forge a brighter future worthy of the foundation’ laid by the late leader.

23 Mar 2025 - 2:04PMvideocam

‘Poor marksmanship’: Singapore’s PM Wong clashes with Pritam Singh over GST rise

Lawrence Wong rebuts the opposition leader’s criticisms of the GST, saying there is a need to make ‘responsible choices’ in his budget wrap.

28 Feb 2025 - 6:55PM

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Singapore says Li Shengwu free to contest election, slams New York Times’ video

The grandson of Singapore’s founding PM Lee Kuan Yew appears in the video along with three others from Russia, Nicaragua and Hungary.

28 Jan 2025 - 12:03AM

Li Shengwu, the nephew of Singapore’s Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, appears in The New York Times’ “How Tyranny Begins” video. Photo: The New York Times/YouTube

Singapore takes first step towards election, analysts predict midyear polls

The next election – the first since Prime Minister Lawrence Wong took office – is likely to centre on bread-and-butter issues, analysts say.

19 Mar 2025 - 3:37PM

Singapore’s new law aims to protect racial groups against foreign interference

The bill seeks to introduce provisions including shielding against foreign influence in designated race-based organisations.

8 Jan 2025 - 8:29PM

Singapore’s 2024: Taylor Swift, a new PM and a high-profile corruption trial

The city state cemented its position as a global entertainment hub even as it grappled with political changes and legal sagas.

30 Dec 2024 - 5:02PM

Taylor Swift performs during “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at the National Stadium on March 2 in Singapore. Photo: Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

Singapore’s PAP goes from ‘faceless monolith’ to the forefront of activism

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pushes for more direct engagement with Singaporeans to address changing electoral landscape and voter expectations.

27 Nov 2024 - 11:03AMvideocam

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with activists of the PAP at the party’s 70th anniversary celebrations on November 22. Photo: Facebook/LawrenceWongST

China-Asean relations

Never underestimate the Chinese people, ex-Singapore leader Lee says

Lee says it is ‘unwise’ to write the country off, citing its ability to plan for the long term during a visit to the eastern city of Suzhou.

25 Nov 2024 - 7:21PMvideocam

Lee Hsien Loong to step down as PAP secretary general after 20 years at the helm

Tributes poured in on Saturday for Lee, after he handed over the prime minister position to his successor Lawrence Wong in May this year.

23 Nov 2024 - 9:22PM

As Singapore’s ruling PAP turns 70, can its dominance last?

Amid rising living costs and shifting voter sentiments, the People’s Action Party faces unprecedented challenges on its 70th anniversary.

16 Nov 2024 - 2:48PMvideocam

Supporters of Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) wave party flags and placards ahead of the general election in 2015. Photo: Reuters

Lee Hsien Loong on ‘Singapore’s calculations’ in foreign policy

The ex-prime minister was responding to a question at a US forum about whether China would make a move on Taiwan over the next four years.

14 Nov 2024 - 5:43PM

Then-US president Donald Trump shakes hands with then-Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at a meeting in New York in 2019. Photo: AFP

Singapore’s PM Wong and China’s Vice-Premier Ding reaffirm close ties

Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang met with Singapore’s leaders to discuss partnerships in areas such as trade and sustainable development.

11 Nov 2024 - 7:27PM

Demolish or keep? Survey gauges Singaporeans’ views on 38 Oxley Road

The survey by Black Dot Research also shows most Singaporeans consider the saga over Lee Kuan Yew’s family home to be a private matter.

6 Nov 2024 - 4:32PM

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Lee Hsien Yang claims Singapore ‘weaponised’ laws against critics

Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew, claims his homeland became more repressive under his brother, Lee Hsien Loong.

31 Oct 2024 - 5:21PM

Lee Hsien Yang has been granted political asylum in the UK. Photo: AP

Lee Hsien Yang creating ‘false’ urgency for Oxley Road demolition: Singapore

The estranged brother of former Singapore PM had urged PM Lawrence Wong to expedite action in fulfilling Lee Kuan Yew’s wish for the house to be demolished.

25 Oct 2024 - 9:46PM

Leaving Singapore: a look at Lee Hsien Yang and 6 others who chose asylum

Among the asylum seekers were blogger Amos Yee, the late former prosecutor Francis Seow and pro-Palestinian activist Ang Swee Chai.

25 Oct 2024 - 9:50AM

Singapore weighs preserving 38 Oxley Road despite Lee Hsien Yang’s application

NHB says allowing Lee Hsien Yang’s demolition bid now would rule out a ‘proper and full consideration’ of the options for the house.

24 Oct 2024 - 7:59PM

A view of former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew’s Oxley Road residence in Singapore. Photo: Reuters

Singapore’s Lee Hsien Yang says he is ‘political refugee’, has UK asylum status

The brother of former Singapore prime minister Lee Hsien Loong says the UK has assessed he faces ‘a well-founded risk of persecution’.

22 Oct 2024 - 11:50PM

Lee Hsien Yang, younger brother of Singapore’s prime minister Lee Hsien Loong, leaves the supreme court in 2017. Photo: AFP

‘Unwise to write off China’ despite slowing economy: Singapore’s ex-PM Lee

Senior minister shares assessment of China’s economy, Sino-US ties and ‘Singapore washing’ of companies at FutureChina Global Forum.

18 Oct 2024 - 11:29PM

Singapore’s Lee Hsien Yang to apply to demolish Oxley Road home

Lee Hsien Yang and sister Lee Wei Ling had accused older brother, then-PM Lee Hsien Loong, of attempting to keep home for political capital.

15 Oct 2024 - 11:18PM

Ex-PM Lee’s brother, wife ‘always free’ to return to Singapore: police

Lee Hsien Yang and Lee Suet Fern left the city state in 2022 after skipping a scheduled police interview.

11 Oct 2024 - 2:47PM

Lee Hsien Yang. Photo: Reuters

Singapore ex-PM Lee Hsien Loong attends wake of sister Lee Wei Ling

The move comes amid the resurfacing of the 38 Oxley Road family feud.

10 Oct 2024 - 10:16PM

Singapore’s former prime minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife Ho Ching arrive at Singapore Casket at Lavender Street on Thursday, for the wake of his sister Lee Wei Ling. Photo: Jean Iau

Lee Wei Ling, daughter of Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew, dies at 69

Brother and former PM Lee Hsien Loong posted a heartfelt message about his sister’s death, lamenting ‘shadow’ that had come between siblings.

9 Oct 2024 - 7:08PM

Singapore ministers slam Lee Hsien Yang’s ‘rich’ claim on father’s link to suit

Ministers Vivian Balakrishnan and K. Shanmugam took issue with Lee Hsien Yang’s Facebook post about their defamation suit against him.

1 Oct 2024 - 4:12PM

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