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Singapore's affluent veneer hides repression and corruption, says son of its modern-day founder
Read full article: Singapore's affluent veneer hides repression and corruption, says son of its modern-day founderFormer 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.
Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son says the UK has granted him asylum from persecution in Singapore
Read full article: Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son says the UK has granted him asylum from persecution in SingaporeLee Hsien Yang, the estranged brother of former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, says he is now a “political refugee” after the British government granted him asylum from what he described as persecution at home.
Former Singaporean minister pleads guilty to receiving illegal gifts
Read full article: Former Singaporean minister pleads guilty to receiving illegal giftsA former Singaporean cabinet minister has pleaded guilty to charges of receiving illegal gifts, in the Asian financial hub’s first ministerial criminal trial in nearly half a century.
Singapore's new prime minister vows to 'lead in our own way' as Lee dynasty ends after half-century
Read full article: Singapore's new prime minister vows to 'lead in our own way' as Lee dynasty ends after half-centurySingapore’s new prime minister has vowed to make “tomorrow better than today” as he took his oath of office in a carefully planned political succession designed to ensure stability in the Asian financial hub.
Singapore prime minister says he will step down on May 15 and hand post to his deputy
Read full article: Singapore prime minister says he will step down on May 15 and hand post to his deputySingapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will relinquish his office on May 15 and hand the post to his deputy Lawrence Wong, his office said Monday.
Singapore's prime minister says a South China Sea code of conduct will take time
Read full article: Singapore's prime minister says a South China Sea code of conduct will take timeSingapore’s prime minister says Southeast Asian countries’ quest to reach agreement with China on a code of conduct in the contested South China Sea will take time, with difficult issues yet to be resolved despite recent efforts to accelerate the process.
Taylor Swift struck a deal with Singapore not to perform in any other Southeast Asian country
Read full article: Taylor Swift struck a deal with Singapore not to perform in any other Southeast Asian countryTaylor Swift is stealing the show at an Asian summit where Singapore’s leader has been forced to defend his tiny country’s lucrative and exclusive concert deal with the singer that could cause bad blood with neighboring nations.
China and Myanmar likely to be high on the agenda when Southeast Asian leaders meet in Australia
Read full article: China and Myanmar likely to be high on the agenda when Southeast Asian leaders meet in AustraliaAn increasingly assertive China and a humanitarian crisis in Myanmar are likely to be high on the agenda when Southeast Asian leaders meet in Australia for a rare summit this week.
In water-stressed Singapore, a search for new solutions to keep the taps flowing
Read full article: In water-stressed Singapore, a search for new solutions to keep the taps flowingWater has long been a vulnerability for the tropical island nation of Singapore, which gained freedom from neighboring Malaysia in the 1960s.
Singapore's prime minister plans to step down and hand over to his deputy before the 2025 election
Read full article: Singapore's prime minister plans to step down and hand over to his deputy before the 2025 electionSingapore 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.
Prince William arrives in Singapore for the Earthshot Prize award, the first to be held in Asia
Read full article: Prince William arrives in Singapore for the Earthshot Prize award, the first to be held in AsiaPrince William has arrived in Singapore for the Earthshot Prize awards, the first to be held in Asia, to support environmental innovators with solutions to battle climate change and save the planet.
Hong Kong leader Lee isolating with COVID-19 after APEC trip
Read full article: Hong Kong leader Lee isolating with COVID-19 after APEC tripThe Hong Kong government says leader John Lee tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings in Thailand.
Australian PM hopes for meeting with China's Xi at summit
Read full article: Australian PM hopes for meeting with China's Xi at summitAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping would be a “positive thing” if one can be arranged on the sidelines of one of the leaders’ summits to be held in Southeast Asia this month.
Australia and Singapore strike agreement to achieve net-zero
Read full article: Australia and Singapore strike agreement to achieve net-zeroAustralian and Singaporean leaders have announced what they describe as a world-first agreement to cooperate in transitioning their economies to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Live updates: Charles back in London as king; queen mourned
Read full article: Live updates: Charles back in London as king; queen mournedColombia, Ecuador and Venezuela offered condolences to the United Kingdom on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch.
White House decries China rhetoric over Pelosi Taiwan visit
Read full article: White House decries China rhetoric over Pelosi Taiwan visitThe White House is criticizing Beijing’s rhetoric over an expected visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan and vowing the United States “will not take the bait or engage in saber rattling."
Biden is skeptical Russia is scaling back operations in Kyiv
Read full article: Biden is skeptical Russia is scaling back operations in KyivPresident Joe Biden says he's not yet convinced that Russia’s announcement that it will scale back military operations near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv will lead to a fundamental shift in the war.
Australian PM rejects Chinese criticism of nuclear sub deal
Read full article: Australian PM rejects Chinese criticism of nuclear sub dealPrime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected Chinese criticism of Australia’s new nuclear submarine alliance with the United States and says he doesn’t mind that President Joe Biden might have forgotten his name.
Harris rebukes China in speech on Indo-Pacific vision
Read full article: Harris rebukes China in speech on Indo-Pacific visionU.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has delivered a sharp rebuke to China for its incursions in the South China Sea, warning its actions there amount to “coercion” and “intimidation” and affirming that the U.S. will support its allies in the region against Beijing’s advances.
US VP Harris: Focus must stay on Afghan evacuation
Read full article: US VP Harris: Focus must stay on Afghan evacuationVice President Kamala Harris says the U.S. must maintain its focus on evacuating Americans and vulnerable Afghans and shouldn’t get distracted by questions over what went wrong in the chaotic U.S. exit from Afghanistan.
Harris to meet with Singapore officials to begin Asia visit
Read full article: Harris to meet with Singapore officials to begin Asia visitU.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with Singapore’s president and prime minister as she kicks off a visit to Southeast Asia focused on strengthening ties with key allies in the region.
Trump goes after Pence, McConnell in speech to party donors
Read full article: Trump goes after Pence, McConnell in speech to party donorsFormer President Donald Trump went off script during a closed-door speech to Republican donors, with former Vice President Mike Pence and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell among his targets.
Trump: The key to Republican success is more Trumpism
Read full article: Trump: The key to Republican success is more TrumpismFormer President Donald Trump is staking his claim to the Republican Party in a closed-door speech to donors Saturday night, casting his populist policies and attack-dog politics as the key to future Republican success.
The Latest: 2 Chinese cities urge people to stay at home
Read full article: The Latest: 2 Chinese cities urge people to stay at homeLaura Kelly said Thursday that inmates will be vaccinated after health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities. The governor warned Friday that initially, the supply of vaccines available to people other than health care workers and nursing home patients will be very limited. The announcement came as many local officials argued it was time to distribute the vaccine beyond health care workers. The governor’s plan came as the state’s new COVID-19 cases continue to rise and ICU beds are nearly full. Shots also are still being given to health care workers, first responders and staff and residents at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
Asia Today: China city offers cash for tip on test evaders
Read full article: Asia Today: China city offers cash for tip on test evadersA city in northern China is offering rewards of 500 yuan ($77) for anyone who reports on a resident who has not taken a coronavirus test. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)BRISBANE – A city in northern China is offering rewards of 500 yuan ($77) for anyone who reports on a resident who has not taken a recent coronavirus test. China on Friday reported 53 new cases, including 33 in Hebei. Quarantine workers would be tested for the virus daily. Authorities in Brisbane are locking Australia’s third-most populous city down for three days beginning Friday evening to contain the spread.
Singapore polls open; governing party set to extend power
Read full article: Singapore polls open; governing party set to extend powerWearing masks and plastic gloves, Singaporeans began voting Friday in a general election that is expected to return Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's long-governing party to power. The health crisis and concerns over an economic recession are a bonanza for Lee's People's Action Party, with voters likely to opt for stability. The younger Lee joined an opposition party last month but is not running in the election. The prime minister has said the polls are about securing the country's future, not his family feud. Polls will be open 12 hours and results are expected to begin arriving late Friday,___Ng reported from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Singapore governing party set to extend power in elections
Read full article: Singapore governing party set to extend power in electionsSingapore Prime Minister and Secretary-General of the People's Action Party Lee Hsien Loong, second left, wears a face mask while talking to food vendors at a local market at Yio Chu Kang while on the campaign trail in Singapore July 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Ee Ming Toh)Singaporeans vote Friday in Southeast Asias first election since the coronavirus pandemic began, with the health crisis and a grim economy expected to bolster Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loongs party and extend its unbroken rule. Lee Hsien Loong is the country's third prime minister and has led the government since 2004. Singapore's elections follow polls in Mongolia last month and in South Korea in April, when governing parties in both countries scored resounding victories. Only ownself check ownself. This is dangerous for the future of Singapore, Lee Hsien Yang said in a final election message on Facebook.
Singapore election campaign begins, PM's brother not running
Read full article: Singapore election campaign begins, PM's brother not running(AP Photo/Yong Teck Lim)Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's estranged brother is not running in next month's general election but said Tuesday he hopes to be a catalyst for change" as campaigning began. I have chosen not to stand for political office because I believe Singapore does not need another Lee," Lee Hsien Yang said in a statement on Facebook. Prime Minister Lee, 68, told reporters after submitting his candidacy Tuesday that he wasn't worried about his brother's sway over voters. As for Lee Hsien Yang, I have no comment. The public will assess which ones are worth listening to, which ones make sense," the prime minister said.