Singapore’s PM Warns Nation Is Facing ‘Very Grave Situation’

  • Timing of elections has not yet been decided, says Lee
  • Tapping reserves again a possiblity if situation worsens
Lee Hsien LoongPhotographer: Giulia Marchi/Bloomberg
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Singapore is facing a grave economic challenge posed by the coronavirus pandemic that may affect the timing of the nation’s election, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.