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An expert from the Lee Kuan Yew Centre suggests that the ongoing debate over Singapore's Certificate of Entitlement (COE) system should shift focus from making cars affordable to prioritizing public transit and pedestrian infrastructure.
Professor S Jayakumar stated that his new book aims to reveal the deliberations within founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's Cabinet, demonstrating that Mr. Lee was open to dissenting views.
A silver Montblanc fountain pen engraved with 'SM Lee Kuan Yew' is set to be auctioned again in Singapore, having previously been sold in 2003.
The Singaporean government has taken possession of the home of founding father Lee Kuan Yew, bringing an end to a nearly decade-long family dispute over the property.
A 'quote of the day' features Singapore's founding father, Lee Kuan Yew, stating his skepticism about individuals becoming leaders solely through leadership courses.
London's mayor states that the city's diversity strengthens its position among the world's most influential cities, as London receives the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize for its ability to reinvent itself.
An American microbiologist has been honored with the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize for her significant contributions to developing methods for measuring the risk associated with drinking water.
Enugu State Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has been praised and compared to global icons like Lee Kuan Yew for his leadership.
A Montblanc fountain pen belonging to Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew was sold for S$461,500 (approximately $360,000) at auction. The pen received 111 bids before being sold.
Among the week's top Asian headlines, a Malaysian scam kingpin has walked free, and a pen belonging to Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew is set to be auctioned.
A Montblanc fountain pen previously owned by Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew is being auctioned, with an estimated value ranging from US$23,000 to US$39,000.
The Singapore government has completed the acquisition and taken possession of 38 Oxley Road, the former residence of the late Lee Kuan Yew. This acquisition resolves a long-standing family dispute over the property.
The South China Morning Post presents a selection of seven impactful stories from its recent coverage of Asia, including topics like Chinese tourism in Malaysia and praise for Lee Kuan Yew.
An American microbiologist has been awarded the 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize, Singapore's top water honor, for his mathematical method that validated the safety of the city-state's recycled drinking water, NEWater.
An article suggests that Kenya must outlaw corruption to realize its development aspirations, drawing parallels with Singapore's early efforts under Lee Kuan Yew.
A Montblanc fountain pen once owned by Singapore's first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, fetched S$461,500 (US$360,000) at a Singapore auction, nearly ten times its highest estimate.
Singapore's founder considered air conditioning the most significant invention and implemented it widely, alongside a vision for extensive tree planting, to enhance productivity and livability in the city-state.
This article highlights seven significant stories from Asia, including a Malaysian crypto event dropping Ms Pui Yi and the takeover of Lee Kuan Yew's former home.
Singapore announced it has taken possession of 38 Oxley Road, the former home of its founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, to study its development into a public space, concluding years of public debate.
Europe is experiencing an extreme heatwave with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, affecting 150 million people and causing disruptions like the cancellation of Paris Pride. While the heat begins to subside in France, it is now moving towards Eastern Europe, prompting concerns about public health and the environment.
An American microbiologist has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize for their groundbreaking contributions to global water safety.
Budapest has been recognized as a winner of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2026, one of the world's most esteemed urban development awards, as announced by the mayor.