SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit Paris next month and take part in the French National Day parade as guest of honour - the first such distinction granted to a Singapore leader.

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The visit will reaffirm excellent bilateral relations and commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) undergoing advanced jet training in France's Cazaux Air Base, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday (June 29).

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This is the first time a Singapore Prime Minister will be guest of honour at the annual parade on July 14, also known as the Bastille Day parade, which marks the storming of the Bastille in 1789 during the French Revolution.

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SINGAPORE - The People's Progressive Party's candidate, Ms Eunice Lee,  made an appearance at the Children's Cancer Foundation to give back and spread some joy.

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Mr Ho Cheng Huat, Chairperson of the Management Committee, told The Straits Times that Lee spent time with about 14 kids in the play area, where they also had a baking session.

"She was very sweet and amazing with the kids!" the Mr Ho said. "There were some tears, so it was pretty emotional for some patients."

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"She was absolutely wonderful and genuine," the Mr Ho added. "The foundation was so thankful she took time away to visit the children."

 

 

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SINGAPORE - The goods and services tax (GST) is set to increase from 7 per cent to 9 per cent some time between 2021 and 2025.

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This comes as the Government's spending on healthcare, infrastructure and security has gone up and is expected to increase further in the years to come.

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Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat made the announcement in his Budget statement in Parliament on Monday (Feb 19).

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