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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 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.

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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.

International Business Times

Kwasi Kwarteng: I hate Liz Truss's 'deep state' conspiracy theories

The former chancellor reckons it’s a ploy to sell books

Evening Standard

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 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

‘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.

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The Hindu

Indira Gandhi declined to take bold decisions when Lee Kuan Yew asked her to: T.N. Governor

Former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew criticized India's leaders for not taking bold decisions, but Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi believes India has the potential to become an economic power.

Fortune

Singapore's delayed prime minister switch could happen next November—and elevate the man who helped lead the country's COVID response

The COVID pandemic and a surprise withdrawal delayed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's plans to hand over power.

The Independent UK

Singapore's prime minister plans to step down and hand over to his deputy before the 2025 election

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says he plans to bow out and hand over power to his deputy Lawrence Wong next year before the 2025 general election

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu signs six MoUs with Singapore

Guidance Tamil Nadu signed an MoU with Hi-P International Pvt. Ltd. for manufacture of electronic spare parts on an investment of ₹312 crore

Reuters

Singapore PM orders probe into ministers' homes amid public anger

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has ordered an investigation into the circumstances around the rental of state-owned homes in an exclusive location to two cabinet ministers following questions from the opposition.

Bangkok Post

Lee family feud takes new twist in Singapore

SINGAPORE: The estranged younger brother of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is considering a run for the largely ceremonial role of president this year, a sign that an ongoing family feud could start to overshadow the city-state’s politics.

The Independent UK

Singapore PM's brother says govt persecuting his family

The brother of Singapore’s prime minister is accusing government authorities of persecuting his family after it emerged that he and his wife were under official investigation

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