Dragon years through history: Will the Wood Dragon fire Singapore to success?

A dragon-themed lantern display outside Buddha Tooth Relic Temple for the 2024 Chinese New Year celebrations. The mythical creature was a symbol of imperial power in ancient China. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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SINGAPORE – What do Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Barbadian singer Rihanna and Canadian actor Keanu Reeves have in common?

The clue is in the last part of Mr Lee’s name, Loong – the Chinese character for dragon. Yes, all three famous figures share the same zodiac sign.

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