Category: Lee Hsien Loong

Central Banks Were ‘Too Complacent’ About Inflation Last Year: Singapore Prime Minister

The central banks took a relaxed approach toward inflation last year and must now take “drastic measures” to deal with the current high inflation, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Sunday. Lee said in an interview with Nikkei Asia that the global economy had recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic faster than projected, in…


Choosing a Successor ‘Not a Reality Show’: Singapore PM

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said that choosing his successor is not a reality show and is a “deadly serious life-and-death decision for Singaporeans.” The comments from Lee came during an appearance at the annual People’s Action Party (PAP) convention last week. “It’s about developing a strong team and settling among themselves a primus inter…


Harris Pledges US Leadership on Asia Trip, Countering China on Indo-Pacific

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific on Aug. 23, as Beijing continued its propaganda attack against the United States following the tumultuous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Harris made the remarks in a joint press conference with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong following their meeting. She arrived in Singapore…