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Since founding father Lee Kuan Yew relinquished power some three decades ago, Singapore’s politics have been so well choreographed and predictable that they’re often joked about as dull. Analysts have said they expect Singapore to remain politically stable amid the transition. “The prime minister does not want to demonstrate disruptiveness in the political power structure,” said Bilveer Singh, associate professor at the National University of Singapore’s department of p...

PM Lee noted that he is making a more extensive reshuffle than is usual this early in the term of government, which began last July after the general election. - The Straits Times/ANN SINGAPORE, April 23 (The Straits Times/ANN): Education Minister Lawrence Wong will helm the Ministry of Finance, in the latest Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Friday (April 23). The changes will take effect from May 15. Replacing him at the Education Ministry will b...

Singapore’s typically staid politics has been unsettled by an announcement from the chosen successor for prime minister that he was taking himself out of the running, renewing questions over the city-state’s leadership planning. Stability has long been one of wealthy Singapore’s greatest strengths, making it a haven for investors and businesses in a region where ...

Potential candidates: (Clockwise from top left) Chan, Ong, Wong and Lee. — The Straits Times/ANN THE city-state’s typically staid politics has been unsettled by an announcement from the chosen successor for prime minister that he is taking himself out of the running, renewing questions over the republic’s leadership planning. Stability has long been one of wealthy Singapore’s greatest strengths, making it a haven for investors and businesses in a region where political upheaval is not u...

Political observers say its now not clear who would become the Asian financial hubs next prime minister.   He said he turns 60 this year, and cited his age as an obstacle in steering the country in a post-pandemic world. Heng will relinquish his role as finance minister at the next cabinet reshuffle, which local media said is expected in two weeks time. Still, he will remain as deputy prime minister and coordinating minister for economic policies. "It does throw a spanner in the works in terms...

Eyes on next generation as Singapore succession is thrown into question Reuters 2 hrs ago By Aradhana Aravindan and Chen Lin (GERMANY OUT) Berlin, Bundeskanzleramt, Empfang des singapurischen Premierministers, Lee Hsien Loong, mit militärischen Ehren durch BKin Merkel, Foto: Lee Hsien Loong (Photo by Popow/ullstein bild via Getty Images) By Aradhana Aravindan and Chen Lin SINGAPORE, April 9 (Reuters) - Singapores typically staid politics has been unsettled by an announcement...

The Straits Times DPM Heng Swee Keat steps aside as 4G leader: A look at political transitions in Singapore (From left) Singapores founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, second prime minister Goh Chok Tong and current Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.PHOTOS: ST FILE, MCI https://str.sg/JCys They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. Share link: Or share via: Sign up or log in to read this article in full Sign up All done! This article is now fully available for you Read...

Thursday, 08 Apr 2021 07:04 PM MYT Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat has taken himself out of the running as Singapore’s next prime minister. — TODAY file pic Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. SINGAPORE, April 8 — The news today that Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat was taking himself out of the running as Singapore’s next prime minister marked an unexpected turn of events that began in 2018. That year, he was named the first assis...

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After Singapore Shakeup, Here Are Possible Successors to Lee Bloomberg 4 hrs ago Philip J. Heijmans and Faris Mokhtar (Bloomberg) -- With the successor to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong now out of the picture, the race to become the country’s next leader is suddenly wide open. Popular Searches Lee on Thursday signaled the process could take several years, and the party aimed to have a successor in place by the next election due in 2025. The city-state has only had ...