Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew was the founding Prime Minister of Singapore, serving from 1959 to 1990. He is credited with transforming Singapore from a struggling port city into a thriving global financial hub through pragmatic governance, economic policies, and a strong emphasis on multiculturalism and social cohesion.
Born on Sep 16, 1923 (102 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,889 | $62,000 | 47$ |
| Bahamas | 1 | 7.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 393,248 | 1,420 | $13,000 | 47$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 41,586 | $106,000 | 82$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,082 | $700,000 | 573$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 9.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 51,702 | $67,000 | 111$ |
| Totals | 5 | 98,986,229 | 105,679 | $948,000 | 860$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Ghana:
Lee Kuan Yew is credited with setting Singapore on a trajectory of discipline and development.
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Switzerland:
Lee Kuan Yew is referenced for initiating the debate on 'Asian values'.
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Bahamas:
Lee Kuan Yew’s rhetoric of discipline was enforced through sweeping economic and educational reforms.
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Kenya:
Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, was not perfect.
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Costa Rica:
Lee Kuan Yew highlighted that education is the foundation of a strong and advanced nation.
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Jamaica:
The late Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore offers a sterling example of ambition rightly understood and applied.
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Tanzania:
Lee Kuan Yew, the brains behind Singapore’s meteoric rise in a single generation, is long gone, but Singapore’s success story continues.
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Iraq:
Lee Kuan Yew is recognized for transforming Singapore into a model of prosperity and development.
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Switzerland:
Lee Kuan Yew was the first Prime Minister of Singapore and promoted a multiethnic society.
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Indonesia:
Lee Kuan Yew is noted for transforming Singapore into a modern state.
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