In Conversation With Singapore Prime Minister Lee

Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister, Republic of Singapore speaks with John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief, Bloomberg at the 2023 Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore.
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[@peterpph126]

Bloomberg should conduct this kind of lengthy interview on all western leaders & let their peoples find out the ability of their leaders as compared to Mr. Lee.

[@ramaswamyadisesh6848]

Impressed with Mr. Lee. Very charismatic, intelligent and articulate.

[@CarmenKwan]

A very articulate, honest, thoughtful, masterful, knowledgeable and solid statesman with a deep sense of humility!

[@Albert_Einstein_not]

Not many people can grasp how big an academic achievement it is to be a senior Wrangler in Oxford. PM Lee is certainly a very smart man.

[@hengbin2974]

How was his academic achievement @ Cambridge U reflected in his dismal performance as PM? Simple eg is the epic mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic with preventable deaths & damaging impact on people's lives & the economy. Ppl might like to know that I had debunked the govt. White Paper on its handling of the C-19 pandemic. The US$275 million total loss in FTX even as the Chair of the CFTC described as "flashing red light" that it was a total fraud, is another eg. showing up his incompetence as PM!!!

[@Abraham-uk4xy]

I don't understand the comment of senior wrangler in Oxford. Lee Jnr studied at Cambridge like his dad.

[@hengbin2974]

LHL managed to complete his 3 yr Maths course in 2 & had to stay on for another yr when he further earned a diploma in compute science in order to be awarded his degree from Cambridge. In any case his academic achievement did NOT prepare him for his role as Cabinet Minister & subsequently as PM. Back in around 1985 then Finance Minister Dr Richard Hu publicly complained in PARLIAMENT that LH, as MTI Minister took away a file from the Finance Ministry WITHOUG Hu's knowledge. , Such was LHL's arrogance not to mention about the alleged SLAPPING of MND Minister S.Dhanabalan @ a Cabinet mtg.

[@reginalim7409]

@@hengbin2974 If there is any truth to the rumors, I'll put down to youthful mistakes. He has gone through lots of pain & struggles with the lost of his then young wife & later his own lymphoma cancer. He has emerged a humbled & a person with good & strong character,

[@jamesfrancese6091]

@@Abraham-uk4xy​​⁠ At one point not so long ago in British society, attaining the rank of Senior Wrangler in the Cambridge Mathematical Tripos was considered the highest academic achievement possible, and the recipient of the recognition would be met with instant public renown. Some Senior and Second Wranglers include James Clerk Maxwell, Lord Kelvin, Arthur Cayley, and George Airy. It means, basically, that PM Lee had the raw potential to be a world-class mathematician.

[@user-qw6ml7jr3x]

He is a second generation leader of our nation yet the pregorative is clear he is prudent and brilliant without any prejudice.

[@lukemesenas8330]

He is a brillant man.

[@lukemesenas8330]

He will be a great PM.

[@WWLooi-js8rl]

You can see the kind of languages used by the host is quite condescending and showing his European superiority. E.g. follow Europeans, get to the European level, a more matured China, etc. Not to be trapped by his framing, Mr. Lee handled the situation very well! I strongly dislike it whenever someone tries to show their superiority foolishly. In Malay, it's called "bodoh sombong", literally translated as "fool arrogance".

[@hamadalraeesi3214]

Very noticeable, wanted him to talk badly about china, but PM lee is wise enough not to fall for it.

[@graceleetay]

Quite the reverse! You've misunderstood the references to the southern Europeans. John is asking if SG might descend to the lower levels of the Europeans.

[@WWLooi-js8rl]

@@graceleetay Ok, i will listen again but what about the "matured China" remark? Remember, China is a civilization state with more than 5000 years of history. China chose the so-called "authoritarian" system right now cos the multi parties failed and brought China into a chaotic state. At one point in time before 1949, China had more than 200 parties with warlords all over the country -- something that the West is hoping to see.

[@okaydoubleu]

​@@WWLooi-js8rlI would think he was trying to add some spices (or humour) into the mix. Far from the worst who came before. ;)

[@mingzmings88]

Siao lang.. ur mindset is fcuked😅 what would u prefer to listen and be asked? Politically correct and scripted questions and answers? Go screw urself chao uncle.

[@EYee633]

Our excellent leader, our fortunate country The Lion City

[@Kilimanjaro5896]

LHL will be the next MM ❤. A good leader knows when to relinquish the reins. SG is so blessed with such insightful leaders. Majulah Singapura.

[@angsiuhong3408]

He says he will hand over Singapore in good shape, he means it, holding Singapore fabric together after his father, Mr Lee Kuan Yew' demised in 2015. He governs tirelessly. In 2017, I feel so sorry for him. He puts Singapore before self. 38 Oxley house. Must give him credit for keeping our small country, Singapore, in shipshape condition. Kra canal???????!

[@HONORHONOR-ty9nb]

😅 5:11 😅 5:13 ​@@angsiuhong3408

[@user-xr8gc9vt2h]

Thanks you for serving Singapore 20year❤ Singapore our home national day song

[@ClayFortran]

Imagine a world where the major nations are led by people like Lee Hsien Loong or Lee Kuan Yew

[@user-xr8gc9vt2h]

Mr Lee our senior foreigner minister works with china and other countries leader mr Lee is a good leader wellspeaking clever hardworking creative brave strong warm friendly honest trusted person proud of him ❤ Mr lee we love you and respect you

[@russiasucks7170]

Pm lee is insanely brilliant! Look at the way how he narrates out his ideas. How many can do that?

[@puyahtakaful4575]

enjoyed listening to him

[@XShollaj]

This is a how a leader is supposed to look like and carry himself.

[@jlcdrivewayramps7343]

Lee Hsien Loong is simply too good. He is very gifted.

[@sttan2631]

Good Clean leaders are rare... Mr LKY did a good job where future leaders.. Singaporean benefit from it.. 👍👍👍

[@jovepan2]

What a great political leader!

[@Paochinblog]

Mr. Lee is an amazing leader who has had a significant impact on my youth. Both my father and I admire him greatly

[@SR-pr2xz]

Like father like son

[@michaelchai8105]

I admire PM Lee. His father had groomed him well and he himself has proved to every Singaporean that has delivered to his citizens and country.

[@janakjodhan3322]

He certainly handled this bias moderator with diplomatic skills.

[@miltoinaojr]

​@@SR-pr2xz111 q 9k 0

[@angsiuhong3408]

I admire his political spirit, Singapore before self. Because, he grew up as his father's son, Mr Lee Kuan Yew, from mudflat to metropolis. Singapore mudflat, no, zinc roof house, yes. My childhood is Zinc roof house under cherry tree born in 1958, so, every morning, a man will collect buckets of night soil from a shared toilet. 1958. So, I am only 66 years old this year, just look at how Singapore has become. Incredible. From 1965. Amazing, and all highly educated individuals in Singapore with foreign talents, to supplement or complement Singapore livelihood, with continuous water and electricity, takes a lot of insight planning. For me, personally, Singaporean should know foreign affairs, and Geography. We are not a big Continent. African Stream. Food for thoughts. So, Singapore's policy is critical, watching out for headwinds is vital. Coming together is equally vital. Move forward together is vital, or be left behind by headwinds between big Continents.

[@yeoboonmeng5300]

This man is brilliant. Respect. Thank you for your leadership, Mr Prime Minister, sir.

[@ayoebi7666]

his like father. Mr lee .

[@robingoh2325]

Singapore is indeed blessed with exceptional leaders!

[@Kilimanjaro5896]

​@@TH-dr1kg Only if you are a terrorist or drug mule.

[@noproblematallmate]

​​@@TH-dr1kgSingapore is not a police state at all. Policing is easy over here compared to other countries. Most people follow rules and we don't have drugs on the streets. 99.9999% of citizens here have never come in touch with drugs. We also do not possess firearms. My heart goes out to American cops who have to deal with civilians who have firearms. Everyday at work could easily be their last.

[@agnesteo4549]

😂 For our safety to live in our homeland with peacefulness without the drugs n guns to worry everyday. That is our Precious gem!

[@noproblematallmate]

@@TH-dr1kg you have never seen a gun in America? Maybe you should go out of your house. Walmart sells guns

[@Blingbling576]

@@TH-dr1kgnot sure about your point of Singapore being not as safe as US, as I’ve never been there. However, as a fellow American, not sure if you’re fully expose to the American society. If you’ve never seen guns in America, god bless you and I hope remain innocent. There’s a reason why there’s more guns than people in the US.

[@user-qw6ml7jr3x]

Very calibered answers without taking sides yet very informative.

[@dmukherjee4814]

Love this gentleman Mr. Lee Hsien Loong! No wonder Singapore is such a lovely country to live in. Amazing leader.

[@RajendranRajendran-rj2lx]

Respected❤sirveryveryhapenes🌹congrajilationsir❤ishaalla❤

[@angsiuhong3408]

Thank you very much Mr Lee Hsien Loong for this Insights and Dialogue at this point of time. You give me confidence in peace and continued progress in this very difficult time in Singapore and what's going on around the world in summary. I have also watch Our Mr Lee Kuan Yew of the making of Singapore into a metropolis and now into 58 Singapore National parade. I am 66 years old this year, I hope too continue to live in peace in Singapore for years to come. My regards to Mr Lawrence Wong and Mr Tharman. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@ayoebi7666]

he made transparency statement on war . i’m not mush admire…. fist dioluge. Diplomatic. thank you for yours kindness Prime minister Lee H

[@MohamoudFaisal]

waxaan ka fikiraa sidda ay ufikiraan sirtoonka reer galbeedka kuwaas oo aad moodo in ay in ka indha dirayaan dhibaadata iyo cadaalad la'aanta aduunka

[@user-xr8gc9vt2h]

Singaporean now is the time to serving our nation all races working together make a different Singapore our home

[@csebastian3]

I loved the part about "running a race, but trying to keep your team together".

[@westcoast_canuck1926]

PM Lee has a very pragmatic mature important perspective of the world

[@nhatlinhngo2443]

"mature China?" - how long does USA exist? just ridiculous

[@mikematthews167]

What a very enlightening conversation, between an intellectually astute politician and a well informed journalist, no wonder Singapore is doing well, with such an insightful and pragmatic leader

[@LuisAlvesFerreira]

Why European and American leaders aren’t so brilliant, intelligent and polite as this man?!…

[@pringlessourcream9527]

Too many professional politicians in cahoots with lobbyists, many need to be retire. Too many indoctrinated

[@astomega510]

Every leader is the reflection of there electorate,western masses has changed rapidly after 1980s.that is why you see aberration in there policits.

[@reginalim7409]

American & European leaders are short sighted as the change of government is so quick. Nobody wants to plan beyond the next election. They go for populist policies ( which most of time harmful to the country & its people in the long run ) to ensure they stay in power. Having Lobbyists can also encourage corruption which Spore's political system shunned. Thanks to the founding father LKY who remunerated high salary for Ministers & leaders to retain & attract the talented into politics.

[@ahsasmalik1]

Singapore has always had great statesmen to lead its nation. It has to do with how lee kuan yew created the internal processes.

[@hatchegg80]

learned statesman, years as a high level military officer too

[@klloh5012]

So insightful

[@tommytan7408]

Mellow with age and a lot more humorous too. Amazing man!

[@tien7742]

I couldn't agree more with Mr. PM of Singaporeans👏 💯🌹regardings to one can replenish military weapons but how much more lives can one's nation-state leaderships officials supply to war zones keeping the conflicts going especially if one's nation population is already lesser than the opponents..🤔?🤔..

[@krishnamurtichandrasekhara2187]

Very mature like LKY. It is great to hear either of them. There seems to be strong ethical moorings coupled with pragmatism.

[@LeeHsienLoong-yn4wr]

Hello thanks for your comment on KZbin page you guys are the reason why I’m who I’m today much love -LHL

[@tkyap2524]

What this small country is today is who they have had in charge. This PM says what he means and means what he says.

[@noproblematallmate]

Singapore puts only exceptional scholars as leaders.

[@angsiuhong3408]

I agree

[@dagandom3671]

A good talk a viable & rational answer from this Prime minister - on all subjects and particularly on Hamas and Israeli issue. I am astonished dismayed on many other Chanels and some personalities who made no sense. The rational they put forth against Israelis is astonishingly one sided and unbalanced I wish they would learn from this gentleman.

[@faizawan3144]

Informative and entertaining

[@justnow5809]

Always enjoyed PM's answers to questions posed....

[@leanne2330]

Good questions and great sharings on the essentials. Thanks PM Lee.

[@LeeHsienLoong-yn4wr]

Hello thanks for your comment on KZbin page you guys are the reason why I’m who I’m today much love ❤

[@menajeyaram4653]

Very well said Mr. Lee, the need to take a principled position and to know the difference between diplomatic relations and terrorist actions. Whatever the rights and wrongs pursuing human catastrophe and causing humanitarian atrocities, crimes and crisis turning into human tragedy cannot be. We need a sane voice to restore Justice and the basics of managing. Thank you, keep talking In your own style.

[@uzairfarid7084]

More like " strategic position"

[@LeeHsienLoong-yn4wr]

Hello thanks for your comment on KZbin page you guys are the reason why I’m who I’m today much love -LHL

[@jimw281972]

Their shadows are making sweet, sweet love.

[@Skyriderov]

Listening to this interview of an extremely intelligent and well spoken leader, my thoughts drift to Trump and ….. I’m ashamed!

[@garyleow70]

A very confident PM on song in this interview, oozing with intelligence and practical wisdom.

[@limcheowsoonanthony5472]

U ol

[@keepcreationprocess]

He did not say anything only 1 thing

[@LeeHsienLoong-yn4wr]

Hello thanks for your comment on KZbin page you guys are the reason why I’m who I’m today much love -LHL

[@TERRALESA]

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[@anarukira4042]

A brilliant PM.

[@Albert_Einstein_not]

What’s with the sound of clinking cutlery in the background? Is the audience having their lunch during the interview?

[@shirleytam2248]

GOD BLESS PM LEE

[@LeeHsienLoong-yn4wr]

Hello thanks for your comment on KZbin page you guys are the reason why I’m who I’m today much love -LHL

[@ivohahn]

Excellent!

[@LeeHsienLoong-yn4wr]

Hello thanks for your comment on KZbin page you guys are the reason why I’m who I’m today much love -LHL

[@alltimebignews]

The US just hope their provocations will succeed in Taiwan but China & Taiwan will not fall for into the trap. They have "succeeded" to a certain extent in Ukraine. But it may cost the US and NATO more.. especially the ordinary Europeans.

[@mug401]

Brilliant.

[@user-gz6hi6ds9i]

Thre balance is great power is east and west. PM has given facts no prejudice

[@user-gz6hi6ds9i]

Great PM Lee well very impressive

[@dee24298]

Respect

[@KUMARUJJWALSINGH]

I like this guy!

[@eymeeraosaka2954]

Very tough interview for PM Lee because the US cannot accept a neutral position....Singapore is grateful and fearful of the US. It is also fearful of China... But as usual, he handles it well...

[@LeeHsienLoong-yn4wr]

Hello thanks for your comment on KZbin page you guys are the reason why I’m who I’m today much love -LHL

[@perritsang]

It really surprised me to hear Mr Lee says LISP is a programming language used in AI development.

[@contrinxs1823]

Hahaha last time even His Father did too what love mosth is the way PM response

[@krishnamurtichandrasekhara2187]

Make him the 'viswaguru' - a world leader. He has the sagacity and direction correct.

[@amyg1073]

❤❤❤

[@mothermovementa]

Legend

[@tien7742]

Regarding to Fillipine getting caught in the South China 🇨🇳 Sea 🌊..It reminded me of a real life events kinda funny 😄🤭 as followed..I don't know where all the wildlife ducks 🦆🦆🦆 came from..However, during the Panda movements, suddenly for months there were 30 -40 would come to my house for pool parties 🥳 🎉 daily..One day, I was in the kitchen near the pool 🎱, I heard loud noises of water splashing in the pool 🎱 area's🎱..I came to the window and saw there were 2 big ducks going at each other fiercely making water splashed everywhere..Surroundings the 2 🦆🦆 fighters were others ducks looking on as similar as the boxing matches arrangements of Homo Sapients species..I kept watching to see what will happen next..All at a sudden, there was a smaller duck in brown feathers trying to squeeze itself out between the 2 bigger ducks with colorful features of greenish feathered..I then realized which ducks were males and which one was female..Fillipine is no different😂😅..Period..

[@user-wn1yy8yz5x]

Interesting.

[@teyhoonboon5853]

Different countries have different political system to govern their country. The event of war in middle east can easily affect the mindset of people who will become emotional and act negatively action which may jeopardy the security of one country.

[@aleekamui]

I cant tell if this was this filmed on VHS or by Nokia flip phone

[@edwardtanchoolok5707]

❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@linagushina1607]

I really like him!❤

[@LeeHsienLoong-yn4wr]

Hello thanks for your comment on KZbin page you guys are the reason why I’m who I’m today much love -LHL

[@leslieleong5522]

very wise PM Lee! his comments on AI... that's profound....drift to the left is good.. haha... help more people.... is too expensive even for high middle class....

[@lv9657]

The interviewer still thinks he is on a superior moral ground the telling others to be more like them, arrogant & selfish.

[@ronsmith5601]

Rare leader

[@chenyinmei6466]

I love the word..not be overbearing

[@IggyWilloughbys28]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ttkoh123]

These days, Trust Cannot be Simply Granted.

[@bk8pa323]

What an amazing forum to hear from him. It is true that most Singaporeans are born leaders, but there are only so many of them to go around the world to share their expertise.

[@noproblematallmate]

Not born leaders but nutured with leadership skills.

[@RajendranRajendran-rj2lx]

Respected❤siryourhonest🌹iamiovelyapersiterespected❤singapoor❤allbrothers🌹andsistersmyhartewishpranam❤ishaalla❤🌹thankyousomach❤

[@mimig1900]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ibrremote]

❤❤❤❤

[@thomasho4825]

Hello, I think the host to understand or talk about AI China has the world’s most patents on it, so plus US bill number one in the world

[@IggyWilloughbys28]

Remember all good things only

[@LeeHsienLoong-yn4wr]

Hello thanks for your comment on KZbin page you guys are the reason why I’m who I’m today much love -LHL

[@Chandankumar-qw6hb]

Wow

[@aiqasomeown]

Hi Mr

[@alexlau777]

Talk about good governance.

[@kayg.vegan.singapore]

I'm a Singaporean⭐

[@xiamimi]

Mr .Lee is a great leader and his policies during COVID 19 make Singapore a great place to live ! ❤❤❤

[@zerocurry]

Why is the host just so bent on making Mr Lee say a bad word about Trump? Is he another Trump fanatic?

[@LeeHsienLoong-yn4wr]

Hello thanks for your comment on KZbin page you guys are the reason why I’m who I’m today much love -LHL

[@user-lm5sd1db1y]

🌱

[@getgal1]

A one-state secular solution is what most countries have where atheists and religious groups live together in harmony. Many Jews and Palestinians live that way in Europe and in North America.

[@ivangim1]

PM Lee will most certainly be called upon by L-Wong to play a catalytic role for and in the interest of Singapore and the world on the global stage. Singapore has the brand, reputation, track record, and respect to get the attention of the world to listen up and give some serious thoughts about serious matters trending without self-restraint in the world. The unregulated internet is just one of numerous examples.

[@The11061984]

Your ignorance is breathtaking. Know more before you comment

[@victormatheus6453]

Unregulated internet ?? 😂😂

[@UnitedmyW]

omg !!!! uttering the magic words "taxes"

[@alltimebignews]

Who do you think engineered both wars? 🤔

[@nakkapeddilakshmi1321]

Lee. How are you.

[@angxiang3186]

A chip from the old block ~ and the old block was a much bigger block. LKY was the leader/the Man of all Singaporeans.

[@merrileeleonard6372]

What might be also helpful in addition to what's being addressed, is for Israel to truly build their land or share of land they legally owned. They need to do it for many good reasons and the primary one is that they do not still have a stable dwelling they can wholeheartedly claim it's their home -- as one collective civilization. Their people are still scattered in different places before and ever since the ending of world war one and II living in foreign lands and this is still a true situation today. They must come together and return home dispersed from foreign countries and from other societies not their own. In retrospect and in very much the same way other civilizations had built their homelands and for that matter -- created a robust economy for themselves to provide Jobs for their own kindred or people to earn an income to support life and avoid disrupting the socioeconomic systems of other societies. Rest assured them of manpower support around the world should they need it. It's not a hidden secret all countries have their own money or currency to use for whatever their civilization needs -- they must do the same. May you be led forth in Joy and go out in Peace. be blessed. nov2023

[@SR-pr2xz]

Im sure LKY is looking down very proud of his son. Mr Lee is a chip off his old man's block

[@NandKumar-qq3xk]

Power and Provider or problems creators need ? Or elements all for ?

[@wonderland2016]

what we are seeing from the conversation is the Asian realistic and the West arrogance.

[@ketoetastawa3509]

Lebih tepat sikap Singapura terhadap dua pihak yg berperang.

[@mikematthews167]

I find the silhouettes of both men interesting in their intertwined movements 😅

[@johnjones6601]

Not a patch on his Father.

[@NamGungEun]

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[@user-ol1qm9ey7g]

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[@angsiuhong3408]

My favourite table is taken up. But, Respect for all. Wow, peace for all. Dragon fruit diplomacy $10 diplomacy $25 diplomacy. Wah. My new passion card holder, bought from Bishan J8 is $25 dollar. Wow.😅😅❤❤❤ For my $10 diplomacy, 2 packet of tissue paper in Ang Mo Kio, chinese man on wheel chair. With leg amputated. Must be diabetic. So, I also very kind OK.❤❤❤❤ My sister 68 years old blinded from diabetic, and dementia. I understand too.❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢

[@DhirajGaming732]

mr.Lee pm singapur supper man.