S'pore PM arrives in the Philippines

S'pore PM arrives in the Philippines

PHILIPPINES: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrived in the Philippines on Thursday on a two-day official visit aimed at boosting cooperation between the two countries.

Lee was accompanied by his wife, Ho Ching, who is the chief of Singapore's investment vehicle, Temasek Holdings, Foreign Affairs Minister George Yeo and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang.

Prior to Manila, Lee visited Vietnam. While in the Philippines, he will meet with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Senate President Franklin Drilon and House of Representatives Speaker Jose de Venecia.

Lee took office as Singapore's prime minister in August. He has already visited Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Brunei as part of a Southeast Asian tour. --DPA