Why a gold-nibbed fountain pen sold for £266k in Singapore auction Montblanc Meisterstück No 146 attracts 111 bids during online auction The Independent UK · Aug 17
Quote of the day by Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew: 'I do not yet know of a man who became a leader as a result of having undergone a leadership course' Lee Kuan Yew was known for his iron fist with which he founded the base of today's Singapore. He was revered for his leadership and this is one of his most memorable leadership quotes, where he said leaders are not manufactured in leadership courses. They are made through everyday crises,… The Times of India · Jul 24
Elon Musk Just Called This Man a 'Genius' Over His Quote on Air Conditioning — But Who Was Lee Kuan Yew? Elon Musk's endorsement of Lee Kuan Yew as a 'genius' reignites interest in the Singaporean leader's governance strategies, highlighting the role of air conditioning in national development. International Business Times UK · Jun 24
Andhra Pradesh's Naidu pitches state as semiconductor hub to global chipmakers Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is inviting global semiconductor firms to invest in the state. He highlighted Andhra Pradesh as a top investment destination in India. The Chief Minister mentioned a semiconductor manufacturing facility will be established in the Rayalaseema region. Discussions were held with Singapore-based semiconductor companies… The Economic Times · Jun 16
Why Amy Lee, the niece of Singapore’s first prime minister, helped launch a crypto-friendly bank Singapore Gulf Bank comes from a partnership between the Whampoa Group and Mumtalakat, Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund. Fortune · Jun 1
Singaporean YouTuber convicted of child sex offences deported from US and arrested at Changi airport Amos Yee charged on Friday for skipping mandatory military conscription The Independent UK · Mar 21
Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy The FBI search of a Washington Post reporter’s home on Jan. 14, 2026, was a rare and intimidating move by an administration focused on repressing criticism and dissent. The Conversation · Jan 14
Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son slams Singapore's plan to preserve family home as national monument Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of Singapore’s first prime minister, has condemned the government’s plan to designate his late father’s home as a national monument The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
Singapore’s ruling party extends hold with sweeping win in general elections ‘Results will put Singapore in a better position to face this turbulent world,’ says prime minister Lawrence Wong The Independent UK · May 4, 2025
Singapore's ruling party wins another landslide in general elections extending its 66-year rule The result is expected to bolster the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who took office over a year ago. Euronews · May 3, 2025
Crucial vote underway as Singaporeans elect new government Elections being seen as a key test of support for prime minister Lawrence Wong The Independent UK · May 3, 2025
Singapore election a test for ruling party against rejuvenated opposition Singaporeans long accepted fewer freedoms in exchange for economic growth and good jobs. But that may be changing. Al Jazeera · May 2, 2025
Trump’s tariffs are shaking up elections in Australia, Singapore and South Korea Who's voting, what issues are driving voters on the ground—and how each country is handling a more protectionist, more volatile U.S. Fortune · Apr 30, 2025
Why has Singapore dissolved its parliament and when is the general election? Nomination day for candidates set for 23 April as voting to take place on 3 May The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 Singapore dissolves parliament, paving the way for general elections Singapore’s parliament has been dissolved to pave the way for general elections in which the city-state’s long-ruling party will seek to strengthen its dominance under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2025 As scams soar, Singapore decides to protect victims from themselves City-state’s new anti-scam law sparks debate about paternalistic governance embodied by founding father Lee Kuan Yew.
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024 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
International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024 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.
Top News · Oct 23, 2024 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.
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024 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 Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024 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
International Business Times · Oct 17, 2024 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.
Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2024 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.
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024 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
International Business Times · May 14, 2024 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.