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Malaysia and Singapore agree to launch a special economic zone in a rare move to attract investors

Malaysia and Singapore leaders have signed an agreement to create a special economic zone to attract global investment and ease the cross-border flow of goods and people

The Independent UK

Singapore economy grows 4%, beating forecasts

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says most workers have seen wages outpace inflation.

Al Jazeera

Trump's victory could make life harder for Hong Kong—and that may be good news for Singapore's banks

Banks like Singapore's OCBC are poised to gain from Chinese investment into Southeast Asia—now potentially supercharged by a new Trump trade war.

Fortune

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Donald Trump to Become World's 4th Highest-Paid Leader with $400K Annual Salary; Which Countries Earn More?

Donald Trump will earn $400,000 annually in his second term, making him the fourth highest-paid world leader, with only leaders from three other countries earning more.

International Business Times UK

Family Feud Reignites Over Singapore Ex-PM's Historic Home

A bungalow where Singapore's early leaders spent long hours laying the country's foundations is under the spotlight as a bitter feud rages between former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew's children.

International Business Times

Singapore gears up for biggest corruption trial in decades

Ex-Transport Minister S Iswaran is accused of accepting gifts including F1 tickets and a Brompton bike from two tycoons.

Al Jazeera

The era of 'invented in California, made in China' is over, warns Singapore PM

Beijing is “convinced that America is seeking to contain it and suppress its rise,” PM Lawrence Wong argued on Sunday.

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Weekly Must-Read: China Set to Ease Controls on Genetic Resources to Plug Biotech Innovation Gap

The National Health Commission is spearheading the reform, Caixin has learned, in response to complaints that overly tough restrictions are choking innovation, particularly in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors

Caixin Global

Singapore PM promises ‘thorough investigation’ after severe turbulence on flight from London

Lawrence Wong offers condolences to family of Geoffrey Kitchen, who died during flight that left others critically injured

The Guardian - UK

Relieved Travellers Land In Singapore After Deadly Turbulence

Rattled travellers and crew landed in Singapore Wednesday after a terrifying high-altitude plunge on a flight from London during which an elderly passenger died and more than 80 were injured.

International Business Times

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 1.01% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 1.1%

Caixin Global

Lawrence Wong: Singapore’s New Prime Minister Seeks to Be a ‘Servant’ of the People

Known as a consumate technocrat, Wong was sworn in on Wednesday, becoming only the fourth leader of the island nation since independence

Caixin Global

Singapore to get guitar-playing new PM in first transfer of power for 20 years

Lee Hsien Loong will stand down and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong at a challenging time for the city state

The Guardian - UK

Singapore To Swear In Lawrence Wong As New Prime Minister

Singapore will swear in Lawrence Wong on Wednesday as the city-state's new prime minister, as Lee Hsien Loong steps down after two decades in office.

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Al Jazeera

Lawrence Wong set to take centre stage as Singapore’s new prime minister

The 51-year-old will be sworn in as the city-state’s fourth leader since 1965 in a ceremony on May 15.

Al Jazeera

As Singaporeans tire of rat race, incoming PM reimagines ‘Singapore Dream’

Prime Minister-in-waiting Lawrence Wong says residents are looking for more out of life than material success.

Al Jazeera

Singapore says Lawrence Wong will take over as prime minister on May 15

Wong, currently deputy prime minister, will replace Lee Hsien Loong who has led the city-state since 2004.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Everyone will regret attacking electoral bond scheme, says PM Modi; Taliban govt says it is ‘particularly committed’ to protect rights of Hindus and Sikhs, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 16, 2024

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Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong To Hand Power To Deputy

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong steps down after 2 decades. Lawrence Wong to succeed him. Smooth leadership transition emphasized.

Al Jazeera

‘Reputational damage’: Singapore’s ruling party grapples with scandal

The People’s Action Party, which has long traded on its squeaky-clean image, seeks to reassure voters as election looms.

Al Jazeera

Why Singapore is ‘friend of all, enemy of none’ in Israel-Gaza war

The tightly-controlled city-state has turned down protest requests and urged people not to display political symbols.

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