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Lee Hsien Loong

Singapore, Uzbekistan take first step towards free trade agreement

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, and Member of Parliament Foo Cexiang tour the Islamic Civilisation Centre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Aug 28.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, and Member of Parliament Foo Cexiang tour the Islamic Civilisation Centre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Aug 28.

Singapore keen to build on goodwill, deepen ties with Kazakhstan: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking during a wrap-up interview with Singapore media in Astana on Aug 27, at the end of his official visit to Kazakhstan.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking during a wrap-up interview with Singapore media in Astana on Aug 27, at the end of his official visit to Kazakhstan.

Singapore has to keep reinventing itself as global environment changes: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivers a lecture at Nazarbayev University in Astana on Aug 27.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivers a lecture at Nazarbayev University in Astana on Aug 27.

Singapore to explore how S-E Asia, Central Asia can work more closely when it chairs ASEAN in 2027

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong (left) is conferred the Order of Dostyk, First Class, by Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at Akorda Presidential Palace in Astana on Aug 26.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong (left) is conferred the Order of Dostyk, First Class, by Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at Akorda Presidential Palace in Astana on Aug 26.

SM Lee to visit Central Asia from Aug 24 to 31

Announcing Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s official visits on Aug 23, the Prime Minister’s Office said this will be his first visit to Central Asia.  
Announcing Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s official visits on Aug 23, the Prime Minister’s Office said this will be his first visit to Central Asia.  

Drafting S’pore laws demands political judgment, not just legal expertise: SM Lee

The laws were the work of practical men who governed Singapore, not scholars or philosophers, says Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
The laws were the work of practical men who governed Singapore, not scholars or philosophers, says Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

President Tharman hosts reception for Team Singapore athletes, volunteers and others

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (second from right) and his spouse Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam (far right) with (from left) Iman Fandi, Charmine Jacobs and Wendy Jacobs during the National Day Reception at the Istana on Aug 10.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (second from right) and his spouse Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam (far right) with (from left) Iman Fandi, Charmine Jacobs and Wendy Jacobs during the National Day Reception at the Istana on Aug 10.

Ang Mo Kio market reopens after upgrading; AI robot deployed to help cleaners

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong at Teck Ghee Community Club’s National Day Observation Ceremony on Aug 9.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong at Teck Ghee Community Club’s National Day Observation Ceremony on Aug 9.

Keeping Singapore’s legal system relevant is a continuous undertaking

Supreme Court, 22 July 2025.
Supreme Court, 22 July 2025.

Singapore, Brunei reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral ties during SM Lee’s visit

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, accompanied by Mrs Lee and Minister of State for Home Affairs and Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming, meeting Brunei’s Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Prince Abdul Malik and Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Abdul Mateen in Brunei on July 16.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, accompanied by Mrs Lee and Minister of State for Home Affairs and Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming, meeting Brunei’s Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Prince Abdul Malik and Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Abdul Mateen in Brunei on July 16.

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