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Lee is the eldest son of [[Lee Kuan Yew]] and [[Kwa Geok Choo]]. He received his education from Catholic High School and National Junior College. He then won scholarship to study mathematics at Trinity College, University of Cambridge, where he graduated with a first-class honours degree. Later, he earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. | Lee is the eldest son of [[Lee Kuan Yew]] and [[Kwa Geok Choo]]. He received his education from Catholic High School and National Junior College. He then won scholarship to study mathematics at Trinity College, University of Cambridge, where he graduated with a first-class honours degree. Later, he earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. | ||
== Military career == | ==Career== | ||
=== Military career === | |||
Before entering politics, Lee joined the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). He had a successful career because he was the youngest person to hold a Brigadier-General at the time. | Before entering politics, Lee joined the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). He had a successful career because he was the youngest person to hold a Brigadier-General at the time. | ||
== Early Political Roles (1984–2004) == | === Early Political Roles (1984–2004) === | ||
Lee made his political debut in 1984. He joined the [[People's Action Party]] (PAP) and won a seat in Teck Ghee SMC. He was swiftly promoted to Minister of Trade and Industry, Minister of Finance, and Deputy Prime Minister under Goh Chok Tong's administration. | Lee made his political debut in 1984. He joined the [[People's Action Party]] (PAP) and won a seat in Teck Ghee SMC. He was swiftly promoted to Minister of Trade and Industry, Minister of Finance, and Deputy Prime Minister under Goh Chok Tong's administration. | ||
As Minister of Finance (2001–2007), he launched key economic policies that bolstered Singapore's financial sector and oversaw the restructuring the Central Provident Fund (CPF) to ensure long-term sustainability. | As Minister of Finance (2001–2007), he launched key economic policies that bolstered Singapore's financial sector and oversaw the restructuring the Central Provident Fund (CPF) to ensure long-term sustainability. | ||
== Prime Ministership (2004–present) == | === Prime Ministership (2004–present) === | ||
Lee succeeded Goh Chok Thong and became the third Prime Minister on 12 August 2004. Hsien Loong's administration has left important economic, diplomacy, and social welfare legacies. | Lee succeeded Goh Chok Thong and became the third Prime Minister on 12 August 2004. Hsien Loong's administration has left important economic, diplomacy, and social welfare legacies. | ||
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During his term, he spearheaded the following initiatives: | |||
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* Singapore's economic restructuring, focusing on innovation in technology and enterpreneurship | |||
* | * the expansion of the Integrated Resorts (IRs), including Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa. | ||
* Speed up digital transformation, Smart Nation initiatives, and fintech and artificial intelligence advancements. | * Speed up digital transformation, Smart Nation initiatives, and fintech and artificial intelligence advancements. | ||
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* Introduced economic recovery plans to support businesses and workers during the pandemic. | * Introduced economic recovery plans to support businesses and workers during the pandemic. | ||
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In 2023, Hsien Loong was tested for COVID-19 for the second time. However, he reassured the public that the transmission risk was lower than the previous infection.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2023/06/01/singapore-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-tests-positive-for-covid-19-again-in-post-covid-rebound/</ref> | In 2023, Hsien Loong was tested for COVID-19 for the second time. However, he reassured the public that the transmission risk was lower than the previous infection.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2023/06/01/singapore-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-tests-positive-for-covid-19-again-in-post-covid-rebound/</ref> | ||