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Economic recession in Singapore.A pipeline feeding gas to Singapore from Indonesia's Natuna field in South China Sea opens.The PAP wins 82 of 84 seats in the 2001 General Election.15 suspected militants of Jemaah Islamiah are arrested for alleged bomb plot.Tropical Storm Vamei, a rare tropic storm that occurs only once in 100 to 400 years, hits Singapore.Singapore and Japan sign the Japan-Singapore Economic Agreement.SARS virus outbreak in Singapore and other parts of Asia.Singapore and United States sign the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USS-FTA).A major research center Biopolis opens.A section of Nicoll Highway collapses, killing 4 people.A section of Nicoll Highway collapses, killing 4 people.Lee Hsien Loong, Lee Kuan Yew's son becomes the third Prime Minister.National Service was reduced from two and half years to two years.Singapore and Malaysia settle dispute over land reclamation work.The government approves the plan to legalise casino-gambling and build two Integrated Resorts.S R Nathan returns for his second term as President, following a walkover in the Singapore presidential election, 2005.Singapore Changi Airport opens the Budget Terminal.Singapore slips into recession due to the global financial crisis. World economies hit badly; banks around the world collapse.Tanjong Pagar Railway Station ceased operation and to be reserved as the Singapore Railway Museum.Dr Tan Keng Yam Tony is sworn as the seventh President of Singapore.Singapore turns 50.S R Nathan passes away. Singapore enters a one-week mourning period.Halimah Yacob is elected as the first female president and eighth President of Singapore.New Passenger Terminal (Seletar Airport) expected to open in end-2018.[30]
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