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 (101 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 2 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 175,363 | $448,000 | 381$ |
| Greece | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,466 | $190,000 | 81$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 201,417 | $1,119,000 | 824$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,045 | $2,700,000 | 718$ |
| Totals | 5 | 557,972,269 | 399,291 | $4,457,000 | 2,004$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Lee Kuan Yew is widely considered the founder of modern Singapore and led the country for 25 years.
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Indonesia:
Lee Kuan Yew warned about the consequences of trade barriers in a speech to the US Congress in 1985.
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Greece:
Lee Kuan Yew is the founder of modern Singapore and recognized the importance of nature in urban development.
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Nigeria:
Lee Kuan Yew is mentioned as a leader who transformed Singapore into a global economic powerhouse.
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Nigeria:
He referenced Singapore’s founding leader, Lee Kuan Yew, to buttress his points that competence, not age, determines good leadership.
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Iraq:
Lee Kuan Yew transformed Singapore from a mosquito-infested swamp into one of the world's largest economies.
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Iraq:
Lee Kuan Yew is referenced for his vision of building a strong nation and providing housing for citizens.
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Guatemala:
Lee Kuan Yew was the president of Singapore for many years and is credited with the country's transformation into a commercial power.
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South Africa:
Lee Kuan Yew introduced radical changes in 1959 that boosted Singapore's fortunes.
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Indonesia:
Lee Kuan Yew is recognized for transforming Singapore into a prosperous nation with low corruption.
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