Lee Kuan Yew

Interview: Lee Kuan Yew praises China for reform's success

Singapore's Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has praised China for the remarkable achievements over the past three decades, saying that China's role in regional and international affairs will increase with its higher status and the...

Are we ready to be colour blind

Last Saturday, four days after Americans voted in their first non-white President, PM Lee said it was possible Singapore may see a non-Chinese prime minister one day. But he did not think it would hap...

Dressing down debacle

INSIGHT DOWN SOUTH By SEAH CHEAH NEE Schools are cracking down on unacceptable looks, but some feel such action should be through persuasion rather than regulation. At a time when Singapore is striving to become a vibrant world...

Australia's governor-general to visit Singapore from Nov 16-18

SINGAPORE: Australia's Governor-General Quentin Bryce will make a three-day state visit to Singapore from Sunday. Governor-General Bryce will be accompanied by her husband, Mr Michael Bryce, and an official delegation. This...

Australia’s governor—general to visit Singapore from Nov 16—18

Channel NewsAsia - Sunday, November 16 SINGAPORE: Australia’s Governor—General Quentin Bryce will make a three—day state visit to Singapore from Sunday. Governor—General Bryce will be accompanied by her husband, Mr Michael...

Why there won't be snap elections

SINGAPORE: As economic clouds continue to darken, the rumour mills have gone into overdrive with speculation that the government could call for early elections - more than three years before they are due by February 2012.

A World in Search of Leaders (at Forbes.com)

This year will be looked upon as a watershed in modern history. Vladimir Putin's Russia bears some of the marks of Hitler's Germany, especially in its desire to recover lost territories by force. A Disappointing and Worrying...

Singapore, Sands stand by their bets

By Muhammad Cohen HONG KONG - Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's 2005 decision to overturn the government's long-standing opposition to casinos and make the island a gambling mecca that might rival Macau looked a safe...

Aussie uni embroiled in Singapore free speech furore

When Australian universities set up operations in other countries, do they risk compromising the standards they uphold in Australia, like freedom of speech? It's a question that will be tested by a legal case that's unfolding...

Las Vegas Sands Singapore Troubles May Affect Macau Ventures

Singapore’s government may form a venture with CapitaLand Ltd. to take over one of the island’s two casino-resorts if Las Vegas Sands Corp. fails to stave off loan defaults, CIMB-GK Research Pte said. Las Vegas Sands, the...

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