Lee Hsien Loong

US President Joe Biden to host special ASEAN summit, Indo-Pacific strategy on agenda

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, established in 1967, is a political and economic union of 10 member states in Southeast Asia.

Mar 30, 2022, 16:49 PM IST

‘Uncalled for’: India objects to Singapore PM’s remark, summons envoy

The Singapore PM had invoked former PM Jawaharlal Nehru while highlighting how democracy should work in the city-state during a debate in Singapore Parliament. 

Feb 17, 2022, 20:00 PM IST

PM Modi holds 'fruitful meeting' with Singapore counterpart Lee Hsien Loong in Italy

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said PM Modi met his Singapore counterpart on a number of occasions but this is their first meeting in the post-pandemic period.

Oct 30, 2021, 22:59 PM IST

Mann ki Baat: PM Modi lauds Singapore counterpart inaugurating historic Gurudwara

PM Modi said, "The Prime Minister of Singapore and my friend, Lee Hsien Loong inaugurated the recently renovated Silat Road Gurudwara. He also wore the traditional Sikh turban".

Jul 25, 2021, 22:07 PM IST

Singapore PM Loong sports white turban, greets by saying 'Sat Sri Akaal', WATCH viral video

A video of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong donning a white kurta with a turban as he addressed the Sikh community, has gone viral on social media.

Jul 06, 2021, 11:57 AM IST

Lockdown in Singapore extended till June 1 amid rise in new coronavirus COVID-19 cases

In a televised address to the nation, Prime Minister Lee said the government was committed to doing its "utmost" to keep the deadly virus at bay.

Apr 22, 2020, 12:06 PM IST

Singapore PM lauds India's economic growth at United Nations

 Lee Hsien Loong made the statement while addressing the general debate of the 74th Session of the General Assembly.

Sep 28, 2019, 11:42 AM IST

Singapore starts countdown to elections, forms panel for constituencies

The impending elections come as Singapore slashed its full-year economic growth forecast with global conditions worsening. Data last month confirmed Singapore`s slowest growth rate in a decade amid mounting fears of recession in the wealthy city-state. 

Sep 04, 2019, 19:05 PM IST

India, Singapore discuss economic ties, connectivity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Singapore counterpart Lee Hsien Loong on Thursday.

Jan 25, 2018, 15:38 PM IST

PM Modi meets Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong here on Thursday. Prime Minister Modi will address the plenary session of the India-ASEAN commemorative summit later today.

Jan 25, 2018, 12:28 PM IST

Two busy days of India's ASEAN outreach. Here is the full schedule

The ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit is meant to mark 25 years of the ASEAN-India dialogue.

Jan 24, 2018, 23:46 PM IST

Singapore gets its first woman President

Yacob, accompanied by her husband and greeted by about 750 supporters, spoke outside the People`s Association building and called for unity in a speech delivered in English and Malay.

Sep 13, 2017, 17:24 PM IST

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong apologies for harm caused by family feud over house

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong apologised on Monday that a dispute with his siblings over their late father Lee Kuan Yew`s will has had an impact on citizens` confidence in the government.

Jun 19, 2017, 19:16 PM IST

House at heart of Singapore's Lee family feud has no foundations, cracks in walls

In property-obsessed Singapore, the future and value of one house has gripped the nation due to an extraordinary feud between the children of the island state`s founding father.

Jun 16, 2017, 18:06 PM IST

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong accused of abusing power by siblings

The siblings of Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Wednesday accused him of abusing his position and said they had lost confidence in him as head of the city-state.

Jun 14, 2017, 15:38 PM IST

Singaporean PM, hosting Netanyahu, endorses 'two-state' plan

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, hosting a visit by his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, says his country believes in a "two-state solution" to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Feb 20, 2017, 16:35 PM IST

Singapore, Rajasthan sign two MOUs on tourism, urban solutions

 Rajasthan and Singapore on Thursday signed two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to jointly market the desert state as a global tourist destination and also provide advanced urban solutions.

Oct 06, 2016, 18:06 PM IST

India, Singapore must focus on combating terrorism, isolating supporters: Pranab Mukherjee

Asserting that India has been a victim of cross-border terrorist attacks perpetrated by groups which enjoy safe havens in Pakistan, President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said both India and Singapore must focus on enhancing cooperation on combating terrorism and isolating its supporters.

Oct 05, 2016, 19:14 PM IST

Lee visit: India, Singapore cement ties, to boost counter-terror cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong witnessed the inking of three agreements in skill development and industrial property.

Oct 04, 2016, 20:19 PM IST

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong to arrive in New Delhi today

Singapore`s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will arrive in New Delhi on Monday on a five official visit to India.

Oct 03, 2016, 09:19 AM IST