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I don't much like Singapore. It's very big, very modern and very urbanised. As a rule, I prefer older places where you get a sense of the history.

Growing up in Singapore, I wasn't allowed to visit China. So when I was finally able to go there after the country began opening up to tourism in the 1990s, I found it to be utterly astounding.

Singapore is a pretty fantastic place, and the race is always a challenge.

We have a huge family history with Singapore because we have the duty-free shops in the airports. It's a very industrious city. It's beautiful, and Singaporeans have this wonderful desire for, and love of, luxury goods. You can see how well thought out and planned the city is with the best boutiques.

Singapore is a natural gateway for international firms looking to access Asia and for Asian businesses to access the world.

Aside from its parks and nature areas, Singapore is intensively developed, and due to the shortage of land, is building up, down and on manmade islands and landfills.

I was born in Singapore, and I lived there until I was 12. I had a very fortunate upbringing.

Singapore is an international city, and it would be a grave mistake to close our doors.

My main mission when I became Prime Minister, was to keep Singapore going and Singapore has been kept going. So, I'm happy with what I've done for Singapore.

At the end of the day, is Singapore society better or worse off? That's the test.