PM Lee Hsien Loong at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2021

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had moderated dialogue with Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum Gala Dinner on 17 November 2021. They discussed US-China relations, US engagement in Asia, and Singapore's handling of COVID-19, among other topics.

(PMO Video)

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro and on US-China relations

01:20 - US vs China mindsets

04:23 - US engagement in Asia

07:39 - China and the CPTPP

12:59 - How can the US strengthen its role in Asia

14:13 - On the situation in Taiwan

18:05 - On Hong Kong

19:29 - Is Hong Kong's loss, Singapore's gain?

19:47 - Singapore's handling of COVID-19

20:34 - Encouraging people to get vaccinated

24:16 - Sending a clear message during an uncertain pandemic

29:29 - On Singapore's leadership succession

30:50 - On inflation levels in Singapore

32:17 - Is a carbon tax the best way to deal with global warming?

37:42 - On wealth tax

42:19 - Singapore's role in the future global economy

43:46 - Remote working and the future of work