Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong was Singapore's prime minister for nearly 20 years. Looking back at the challenges - then and now, he was asked if he "had fun" during his term as prime minister. Here's what SM Lee said. https://asia1.news/3YuSvos #sgnews #Singapore #PrimeMinister #Nation #Leadership #Challenges | AsiaOne

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will step down from his position on May 15, handing the reins to current Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong. Mr Wong says he is honoured to be asked to undertake this new responsibility and pledges to give it his all in this undertaking. Read more: https://cna.asia/4cZXSSw | CNA

I spoke in Parliament today in support of the Motion of Thanks for President Halimah Yacob's Address. Heading into a troubled world, we have much work to do, and quickly. We must stay united as One Singapore. Divided, our society stands no chance. We must do our best to appreciate one another’s perspectives, even when we cannot agree. Self-reliance is imperative for a small city-state like Singapore. We must have grit and inner steel, have an adventurous mindset, and always remember that nobody

PM Lee Hsien Loong addresses Singaporeans on overcoming the Covid-19 crisis. "The next few years will be a disruptive and difficult time for all of us. But despite these immense challenges, I say to you: Do not fear. Do not lose heart. Singapore will not falter in its onward march," he says. | TODAY

Took a look back and shared my thoughts on my two decades as PM during in-depth interviews in English and Mandarin with local media. The English interview will be aired on CNA in two parts – the first covers foreign relations and the economy, while the second focusses on social safety nets and good politics. You can watch it tonight and tomorrow night (10 and 11 May) at 9pm. Or catch the Chinese interview on Channel 8 at 8pm tonight, and Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报. – LHL (PMO Video by Koh Yong Sheng) |

Amid US President Donald Trump's escalating tariff war with China, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong called for Singapore "to be prepared for a more troubled world". In his address to union leaders on Monday (Apr 14), Mr Lee spoke on the need for unity and stable politics, saying that a strong, effective government was needed to take care of Singapore, and for the country to be strong internationally. Read: https://cna.asia/4j9DPUk | CNA

PM Lee Hsien Loong addresses Singaporeans on overcoming the COVID-19 crisis. "The next few years will be a disruptive and difficult time for all of us. But despite these immense challenges, I say to you: Do not fear. Do not lose heart. Singapore will not falter in its onward march," he says. | CNA