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Singapore's affluent veneer hides repression and corruption, says son of its modern-day founder

Former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son, who fled to Britain to seek asylum from what he describes as a campaign of persecution, says the city-state has become much more repressive and that corruption has worsened in the decade since his father died

The Independent UK

Son Of Singapore's Founder Granted Asylum In UK

The youngest son of Singapore's founding leader Lee Kuan Yew said he was granted asylum in Britain due to persecution at home, where a bitter family feud rages over a property dispute.

International Business Times

Lee Hsien Yang Granted Asylum In UK

Lee Hsien Yang, brother of former Singapore PM, granted asylum in the UK amid family feud and political persecution allegations.

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Singapore founder’s son says he is now a political refugee in UK

Lee Hsien Yang claims he and his family were persecuted by government led until earlier this year by his estranged brother Lee Hsien Loong

The Independent UK

Son of Singapore founder says ‘campaign of persecution’ forced him to seek asylum in UK

Exclusive: Lee Hsien Yang says Singapore is no ‘paradise’ after fleeing authoritarian regime that his older brother inherited and still holds sway over through their revered father’s legacy

The Guardian - 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 Ministerial Corruption Trial Begins Amidst Scandal

Singapore's former Transport Minister S. Iswaran faces corruption charges, impacting the People’s Action Party. Trial outcome may influence upcoming elections.

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Singapore opens its first ministerial graft trial in nearly half a century

Singapore’s first minister corruption trial in nearly half a century has begun, with former Transport Minister S

The Independent UK

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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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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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.

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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong To Step Down

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong steps down after two decades, Deputy Lawrence Wong to lead the nation into a new era of growth and development.

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Singapore PM Lee to step down and hand power to deputy in May after two decades in office

The 72-year-old has been serving as prime minister since 2004

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Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong To Step Down

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to step down after 20 years, handing over power to Lawrence Wong. Wong set to become Singapore's fourth leader sin...

International Business Times

Lee Hsien Loong: Scion PM Modernised Singapore, Stifled Dissent

Under Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore has held its own in an era of globalised finance and cutting-edge tech, while continuing his venerated father's policy of muzzling free media and snuffing out dissent.

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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

Singapore tightens rules for expat workers with an eye on local discontent

The city-state is raising the salary threshold for foreigners to get a work permit amid stiff competition for jobs.

The Hindu

Jaishankar pays homage to Bose, INA soldiers in Singapore

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visits Singapore, pays homage to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, meets top leaders, and engages with Indian community.

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