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Lee Hsien Loong

Commentary

What will it take to focus Singaporean minds on the water issue?

The projection now is that recycled water and desalination can supply up to 85 per cent of Singapore’s water demand by 2060.
The projection now is that recycled water and desalination can supply up to 85 per cent of Singapore’s water demand by 2060.

Singaporeans should upgrade themselves in the midst of an uncertain world: SM Lee

SM Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the Teck Ghee Edusave Awards and the Teck Ghee Citizens’ Consultative Committee (CCC) Bursary presentation ceremony on Jan 17.
SM Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the Teck Ghee Edusave Awards and the Teck Ghee Citizens’ Consultative Committee (CCC) Bursary presentation ceremony on Jan 17.

Longer-term consequences of US strike on Venezuela concerning for small states: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that Singapore has always stated its position unequivocally and voted accordingly at the United Nations.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that Singapore has always stated its position unequivocally and voted accordingly at the United Nations.

PM Wong, SM Lee send condolences to Bangladesh on death of former leader Khaleda Zia

Mourners gather to pay their respects to Bangladesh’s former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Dec 31, 2025.
Mourners gather to pay their respects to Bangladesh’s former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Dec 31, 2025.

Separation shows Singapore was and still is a miracle

The Albatross File gives a vivid sense of what happened – a dramatic, blow-by-blow record of how Singapore came to separate from Malaysia.
The Albatross File gives a vivid sense of what happened – a dramatic, blow-by-blow record of how Singapore came to separate from Malaysia.

Singapore’s independence was not inevitable; key leaders on both sides pushed for Separation: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged Singaporeans to experience the book and exhibition, and see how Singapore came to be a sovereign, democratic and independent nation.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged Singaporeans to experience the book and exhibition, and see how Singapore came to be a sovereign, democratic and independent nation.

S’pore and rest of world worse off after US tariffs; ties within ASEAN must stay on track: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong chatting with members of the public at the official reopening of Cheng San Community Club on Dec 6.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong chatting with members of the public at the official reopening of Cheng San Community Club on Dec 6.

S'pore commits record $37 billion to drive research, innovation and enterprise over next five years

The Singapore Government has committed $3 billion to enable research which will help seniors to age healthily, including maintaining their brain healht and physical function.
The Singapore Government has committed $3 billion to enable research which will help seniors to age healthily, including maintaining their brain healht and physical function.

Upgraded Ang Mo Kio CC offers new senior-focused programmes and workshops

ST20251130_202564400660/vclhl30/Brian Teo/Vanessa Paige Chelvan/Residents arriving at Ang Mo Kio Community Centre for the Ang Mo Kio Community Centre Day on Nov 30, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20251130_202564400660/vclhl30/Brian Teo/Vanessa Paige Chelvan/Residents arriving at Ang Mo Kio Community Centre for the Ang Mo Kio Community Centre Day on Nov 30, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Climate activists must beat populists at their own game

Oxfam activists wearing oversized masks representing world leaders including US President Donald Trump at the sidelines of the Cop30 summit.
Oxfam activists wearing oversized masks representing world leaders including US President Donald Trump at the sidelines of the Cop30 summit.

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