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Published Thu, Jun 2, 2016 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong will head to the United States in August in what will be his third trip to the world's largest economy this year.

    He has accepted an invitation from US President Barack Obama to make an official visit to Washington, the highlight being a state dinner at the White House on Aug 2.

    Barack ObamaLee Hsien LoongSingapore politics

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