Archive for the ‘Video’ Category
Lee Kuan Yew thinks there are and will be no HDB property bubbles. AsiaOne, with video: “85% of Singaporeans are living in HDB flats and we intend to keep the values of these homes up. It will never go down,” said MM Lee. The MP for Tanjong Pagar said that home renewal and refurbishing programmes […]
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Tags: bubble, hdb, housing, lee kuan yew, property
Is Lee Kuan Yew worried about the Middle Eastern revolutions spreading to Singapore? CNA, with video: Speaking at the annual Tanjong Pagar Lunar New Year dinner on Friday, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew emphasised that as long as Singapore continues to give everyone equal opportunities, the country will do well. … Mr Lee said: “To […]
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Tags: lee kuan yew, meritocracy, stability, unity
Lee Kuan Yew doesn’t do Facebook. CNA, with video: Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has stressed the need for the country to keep pace with emerging technologies to stay ahead of the game. Speaking at Hewlett-Packard’s 40th anniversary here, he noted how technology “extends the reach of every country”. … The second strategy was to […]
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Tags: blackberry, chinese, english, facebook, hewlett-packard, lee kuan yew, singapore, technology
Lee Kuan Yew opens a new hospital. CNA, with video: Minister Mentor Lee said: “I visited the hospital a few weeks ago, and was impressed by the ‘hospital-in-a-garden’ concept. With Yishun Pond next door and plenty of natural greenery, fruits and vegetables within the hospital compound itself, it is a well-designed hospital in Singapore. “It […]
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Tags: healthcare, khoo teck puat, lee kuan yew
Lee Kuan Yew back in Singapore. CNA, with video: Mr Lee said Russia’s challenge was to develop its pool of entrepreneurs, just like Singapore. He said: “We’re trying to do that. But we are hampered by culture. We’re largely Chinese and Indians. And both Chinese and Indians, the best go into government, (they) don’t go […]
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Tags: corruption, entrepreneurship, lee kuan yew, russia
Lee Kuan Yew underlines that Singapore is not a melting pot. Channel News Asia, with video: Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew said secularism has allowed different ethnic communities to sustain their own culture and traditions. … Mr Lee began his speech in Malay, where he said it was heartening to see people of different races […]
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Tags: immigration, lee kuan yew, racial harmony, ramadan, secularism
Lee Kuan Yew opines on why Singapore needs strong government with hand-picked leaders like himself. Channel News Asia, with video: Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has said Singapore’s policies are not set in stone. He said the ability to improve on what has been done and basic values like meritocracy have led to Singapore’s success. […]
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Tags: english, integrity, leadership, lee kuan yew, meritocracy, national day, saf, strong government, succession
Lee Kuan Yew in Shanghai. Note the careful wording of the “offer”, and in the video, Lee’s harping on how Singapore has to be “humble”. CNA, with video: Singapore is very willing to share its experiences with China, and it is ready to offer what Beijing decides is relevant for its development. Minister Mentor Lee […]
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Tags: china, lee kuan yew, li yuanchao, shanghai, singapore
Lee Kuan Yew on public housing in Singapore. CNA, with video: SINGAPORE: Public flats will continue to appreciate in value as long as the Singapore economy continues to grow. And with limited space, the future of public housing looks set to go up – with more skyscraper flats to be built. … He said: “The […]
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Tags: duxton, hdb, housing, lee kuan yew, pinnacle
Lee Kuan Yew meets Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today. US State Dept: 4:30 p.m. Secretary Clinton holds a Bilateral Meeting with Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore, in the Treaty Room at the Department of State. UPDATE: Official remarks (just a few meaningless pleasantries) and video now available on State Dept site.
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Tags: hillary clinton, lee kuan yew