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More from the Future of Asia. TR Emeritus: Former Minister Mentor (MM) Lee Kuan Yew claims that the next generation of leaders are not paid “very much” and therefore making a bit of “sacrifice” to be in the government. Mr Lee, a staunch advocate of paying out-of-this-world salaries to attract the “best talents” into the government, […]
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Lee Kuan Yew in Tokyo, and he still doesn’t like casinos. Nikkei: Lee Kuan Yew, the former prime minister of Singapore, expressed reservations about having casinos in the city-state, while speaking at the annual Future of Asia conference here Thursday. Lee Kuan Yew expressed reservations about having casinos in the city-state. “I do not believe […]
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Lee Kuan Yew on China. Chosun Ilbo: Former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew says China is unlikely to challenge the U.S.’ military supremacy in the near future. Speaking at the 17th International Conference on the Future of Asia in Tokyo, Lee said China’s military buildup “is an inevitable development which the civilian government has […]
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Senior Advisor to GIC Lee Kuan Yew back in action. CNA: One of Singapore’s founding fathers Mr Lee Kuan Yew, who recently stepped down as Minister Mentor, also spoke. He said China’s military build-up should be seen as part of its development as an economic power. Mr Lee said: “That is an inevitable development which […]
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Lee Kuan Yew is still trotting the globe, and state media reporters now have to type out “Former Minister Mentor and current Senior Advisor to the Government Investment Corporation of Singapore (GIC), Mr Lee Kuan Yew” instead of “MM”. CNA: Former Minister Mentor and current Senior Advisor to the Government Investment Corporation of Singapore (GIC), […]
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Lee Kuan Yew will be speaking at the 14th International Conference on “The Future of Asia” in Tokyo, Japan on May 23rd, in a “Dialogue” with former LDP Secretary-General Hidenao Nakagawa. The event is not open to the public. Update: Lee cancelled his appearance with less than a day’s notice. No reason for the cancellation […]
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Lee Kuan Yew Watch 