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New citizens enrich Singapore, invigorate economy 'in ways beyond what numbers can show': SM Lee

Summary by Channel News Asia
He also called on Singaporeans to "firmly reject" those who play up nativist and xenophobic sentiments for political gain.

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Mothership SingaporeMothership Singapore

Immigration essential, even existential, for S'pore's survival as new citizens enrich & invigorate S'pore: SM Lee

SM Lee also talked about the "fresh experiences, diverse perspectives, and global connections" that new arrivals brought with them.

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The Straits TimesThe Straits Times

Immigration is essential and existential for Singapore’s survival: SM Lee

Singapore has about 30,000 citizen babies born annually and takes in about 22,000 new citizens. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Channel News AsiaChannel News Asia

New citizens enrich Singapore, invigorate economy 'in ways beyond what numbers can show': SM Lee

He also called on Singaporeans to "firmly reject" those who play up nativist and xenophobic sentiments for political gain.

·Singapore
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Vulcan PostVulcan Post

"It makes sense": Why SM Lee Hsien Loong supports immigration into Singapore

Singapore’s Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong dominated the local news headlines for his speech yesterday (March 9, 2025) at the Teck Ghee Citizenship Ceremony, where he congratulated and welcomed 200 new citizens to the city-state. In his speech, he spoke about immigration and the benefits it brings to Singapore’s growth as a country. We’ve watched the full speech, and here are the most important (and in our opinion, juiciest) bits. Why is Singap…

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The Online CitizenThe Online Citizen

Lee Hsien Loong emphasises need for immigration, warns against xenophobia at citizenship ceremony

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong underscored the importance of immigration in sustaining Singapore’s economic and demographic growth during the Teck Ghee Citizenship Ceremony on 9 March 2025. Addressing newly naturalised citizens at the Nanyang Polytechnic Auditorium, he welcomed them into the Singaporean family and emphasised their role in strengthening the nation’s future. Lee pointed out that Singapore has long relied on immigration to counter…

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Channel News Asia broke the news in Singapore on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
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