Singaporean PM calls for resilience in face of economic downturn
The prime minister added that he is confident that Singaporeans will get through this current crisis, though it may take longer time.
The prime minister added that he is confident that Singaporeans will get through this current crisis, though it may take longer time.
In 1981, its leader Joshua B Jeyaretnam became the first Opposition member to be elected to independent Singapore’s parliament.
The ruling party, in power since independence in 1965, secured 61.24 per cent of the total votes cast in the election, down from 69.9 per cent in 2015. About 2.6 million Singaporeans voted on Friday.
Lee Hsien Loong, who turns 70 in 2022, has signaled his intent to make way for his successor, widely expected to be current Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat.
Lee also mentioned in his speech the importance of "vaccine multilateralism" in the fight against the pandemic.
The laws have sparked outrage from rights groups, who fear they could be used to stifle online discussion, tech companies with major bases in the financial hub, and some journalists' organisations.
Whether intended or otherwise, the British left Singapore a few precious gifts - the rule of law, sound systems of civil administrations and governance, and most importantly, the English language
The Indian PM, who is one a three-day tour of Singapore, said that the relationship between the two nations has no uneasiness and is warm, cordial and full of mutual trust.
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