Lee Kuan Yew
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Planned vs. Market Economies: Singapore's Success Contrasted with Hong Kong
The author argues against extreme positions on market versus planned economies, drawing on experiences in Singapore and Hong Kong. Singapore, under Lee Kuan Yew, successfully implemented a planned economy focused on ind…
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Lee Kuan Yew's Montblanc pen fetches US$360,000 at Singapore auction
A sterling silver Montblanc Meisterstuck No 146 fountain pen once owned by Singapore's first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, has sold for S$461,500 (US$360,000). The pen, engraved with "SM Lee Kuan Yew," attracted 111 bid…
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Malaysian scam kingpin's fine sparks outrage over alleged preferential treatment
An alleged Malaysian scam kingpin has been released after paying a fine of 10 million ringgit (US$2.4 million). This development has ignited public anger in Malaysia, with accusations of preferential treatment surfacing…
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Lee Kuan Yew's Montblanc pen valued at up to $39,000 for auction
A Montblanc Meisterstuck No 146 fountain pen, once owned by Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew, is set to be auctioned by Singaporean auction house Hotlotz. The pen, engraved with 'SM Lee Kuan Yew,' is valued betw…
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Singapore conserves Lee Kuan Yew's historic 38 Oxley Road home
Singapore has officially taken possession of the former residence of its founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, located at 38 Oxley Road. The National Heritage Board (NHB) and the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) announce…
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Lee Kuan Yew's air conditioning strategy praised amid Europe's deadly heatwave
Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with record-breaking temperatures causing deaths and overwhelming infrastructure. In response, social media users and figures like Elon Musk are praising Singapore's late statesm…
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Amy Lee launches crypto-friendly Singapore Gulf Bank in Bahrain
Amy Lee, niece of Singapore's founding prime minister, has co-founded the Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB), a digital bank based in Bahrain. SGB aims to facilitate trade between the Gulf and Asia, which reached $516 billion in…
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China aims to lead in foundational science, not just adoption
China's leadership, under President Xi Jinping, has declared a strategic intent to shift from technological adoption to foundational scientific discovery. This move, marked by a high-level symposium on basic research, s…