新加坡2023年经济增长为1.2％，并没有陷入衰退。2024年的国内生产总值能否如贸工部预估取得1％至3％增长，很大程度上取决于外部局势是否稳定。

李显龙总理在2023年最后一天（12月31日）发表新年献词。

李显龙总理2024年新年献词（中英文）

New Year Message 2024 by PM Lee Hsien Loong

回顾2023年

Looking back on 2023

2023年是充满挑战的一年。国际环境依然动荡不安。最近，美国总统拜登与中国国家主席习近平在旧金山会晤，推动两国关系稳定下来。但是，这两大强国之间的矛盾依然存在。在乌克兰，持续的战事让百姓饱受煎熬，但这场战争已陷入了僵局，并没有停火的迹象。

2023 was a challenging year. The international environment remains troubled. US President Biden’s recent meeting with PRC President Xi Jinping in San Francisco has stabilised relations between the two powers, but the underlying tensions remain. In Ukraine, the fighting and human suffering continues, but the war is at a strategic stalemate with no resolution in sight.

最近，哈马斯向以色列发动了残酷的袭击，而以色列也随即对加沙展开猛烈反击。这场冲突导致数以万计的平民伤亡，其中包括许多妇女和孩童。世界各国对当地百姓的恐怖遭遇，苦难不断，感到震惊和愤怒。在新加坡，各族人民也对当前局势感到悲痛和担忧。其中，回教同胞的感受难免比其他国人更加强烈。

Most recently, Hamas’ savage attack on Israel, followed by Israel’s ferocious military response in Gaza, have killed and maimed thousands of civilians, many of them women and children. The horrific and continuing human suffering has aroused revulsion and anger around the world. In Singapore, people of all races have expressed their anguish and concern, with Muslim Singaporeans understandably feeling this most acutely.

虽然我们设法不受外部问题所影响，但恻隐之心，人皆有之。我们有时难免对别人的遭遇感同身受。我很欣慰，国人再次以充满关怀以及务实的态度看待以哈冲突。他们在发表看法时，仍不忘维护国家利益和社会凝聚力，同时也慷慨解囊，为有需要者，尤其是加沙平民，提供人道援助。

Much as we try to insulate ourselves from problems elsewhere, inevitably from time to time we in Singapore will feel for the troubles of others. It is a consequence of our shared humanity. I am glad on this occasion Singaporeans have again responded in a compassionate and practical manner – expressing our views while upholding our national interests and social cohesion, and contributing generously to humanitarian aid for those in need, particularly in Gaza.

我也特别感激本地的宗教和社区领袖，在这艰难的时刻与政府携手合作，引导信众和民众，协助维护社会凝聚力。本地各族群和宗教之间的和谐关系得来不易。这是我们花了几十年的功夫辛苦建立起来的，是我国社会的根基。因此，在面对像以哈冲突这种有可能分化国人的课题时，我们必须继续包容和尊重彼此的观点。

I am especially grateful that at this fraught moment, religious and community leaders have stood beside the Government to counsel wisdom and support our social cohesion. We have painstakingly built up our racial and religious harmony over decades as a fundamental basis of Singaporean society. We must continue to approach potentially divisive issues like the Israel-Hamas conflict with tolerance and respect towards one another’s views.

这样，我们才能尊崇李光耀先生和其他建国领袖所秉持的理念。他们立志打造一个公平公正的社会，让每个新加坡人都有充分机会取得成功；通过任人唯贤的制度和大家勤奋工作，让我国经济繁荣发展；以及建立一个让所有国人都有归属感的温馨家园。

This is the way to honour the ideals and vision that Mr Lee Kuan Yew and his team of founding leaders stood for – a fair and just society where every Singaporean has full opportunity to succeed; a thriving economy built on meritocracy and hard work; and an endearing home where every Singaporean belongs.

在纪念李光耀先生百岁冥诞的这一年里，我们对这些历久弥新的价值观进行了反思，并再次承诺，务必坚守这些价值观。尚达曼总统在总统选举中高票当选，也凸显我们的国家意识更强了，国人逐渐不分种族、语言和宗教。

In this centenary year of LKY100, we have been reflecting on these enduring values, and have recommitted ourselves to them. The Presidential Election, which President Tharman Shanmugaratnam won decisively, was one good sign that we are making progress towards becoming one nation, regardless of race, language or religion.

今年，我们更学会了与冠病共存。随着我国在2月将疾病暴发应对系统（DORSCON）的警戒级别下调到绿色，我们也正式走出了冠病疫情。 这全靠医护和前线人员的不懈努力，以及大家集体为保障我国安全所做出的贡献。如今，我们的大街小巷恢复了以往的热闹景象，旅客也逐渐回流。新加坡飞禽公园刚开幕不久，就迎来了大批游客到访。

This year, we also learnt to live with COVID-19. In February we formally emerged from the pandemic into DORSCON Green. We owe this to the tireless efforts of our healthcare and frontline workers, as well as everybody’s collective contributions towards keeping Singapore safe. Our streets and neighbourhoods are again bustling with life, tourists are coming back, and the newly opened Bird Paradise is welcoming throngs of visitors.

今年，我国经济取得了1.2% 的增长，没有陷入衰退。尽管通货膨胀正逐渐缓和，但本地家庭仍感受到生活费上涨所带来的压力。我相信政府推出的多项援助计划，应该有助于本地家庭减轻生活负担。贸工部估计，我国的国内生产总值（GDP）明年应该能取得1%到3%的增长，通胀也有望进一步放缓。但是，这在很大程度上仍取决于外部环境。

We made 1.2% growth this year, avoiding a recession. But households are still feeling the pressure of higher cost of living, though inflation is gradually coming down. I hope the Government’s many assistance schemes have helped to relieve the burden on households. Next year, MTI projects our GDP to grow by 1 to 3 percent, and inflation hopefully to come down further, but much will depend on the external environment.

从明年1月1日起，我国消费税将上调到9%。这笔额外税收将帮助政府应付因人口老龄化而不断增加的医疗开支。为缓解消费税上调的影响，政府明年将继续为本地家庭提供定心与援助配套。这样一来，我们既能让有需要的家庭获得援助，同时也能长期维持一个健全和可持续的公共财政制度。

From 1 January, the GST rate will increase to 9 percent. The extra revenue will help the Government to pay for growing healthcare expenses as our population ages. To cushion the impact, households will continue to receive the Assurance Package next year. This way, households who need help will get it, while we can keep our public finances sound and sustainable over the longer term.

展望2024年

Looking Ahead to 2024

未来几年，外部环境预计将不那么有利于我国的安全与繁荣发展。 多变的地缘政治局势，将继续对全球经济造成压力。在本区域，南中国海的主权争议以及台海形势，导致局势陷入紧张，也存在风险。这有可能削弱投资者对本区域的信心，进而影响我们的经济增长。

For some years to come, we must expect the external environment to be less favourable to our security and prosperity. Geopolitical uncertainties will continue weighing on the global economy. In our own region, there are tensions and risks over rival claims in the South China Sea, and because of the cross-Strait situation. These can affect confidence in the region, and hence our growth.

与此同时，气候变化将为每个国家带来严峻的挑战。我们已经能感受到气候变化所带来的冲击。新加坡需要为气温和海平面上升做好准备，适应改变，同时推动我国经济向净零碳排放转型。这将需要耗费许多资源和精力。

At the same time, climate change will pose major challenges for every country. We are already feeling its effects. Singapore needs to adapt to and prepare for rising temperatures and sea levels, and to transition our economy to net-zero carbon emissions. It will be costly and demanding.

尽管如此，我们仍应该对未来有信心，并相信前途还是光明的。科技突飞猛进，尤其是人工智能和机器人技术领域快速发展，为我国企业和人民带来了巨大的发展潜力。政府将和企业紧密合作，协助它们提升和转型。劳资政三方也会携手支持每一位国人自我提升和掌握新技能。这样一来，人人都能积极发展自己的事业，保持受雇能力和竞争力。

But we also have reason for hope and confidence. Rapid technological progress, especially in artificial intelligence and robotics, holds great promise for our businesses and people. The Government will work closely with businesses to upgrade and transform their operations, and with our tripartite partners to support every Singaporean to up-skill and re-skill, so that all can actively pursue their careers and keep themselves employable and competitive.

与此同时，我们应该互相照顾、互相关怀，向身边更需要帮助的人伸出援手。政府会继续协助低收入家庭和弱势群体改善生活、自力更生，让他们活得有意义和有尊严。我们也会继续兴建让国人买得起也买得到的政府组屋，因为这是我国社会契约的基石。为了照顾好年长国人，我们正在完善基础设施和加强社会安全网，同时也通过健康SG计划和乐龄SG计划推动医疗体系的转型。政府为更新社会契约所制定的蓝图，就包含了上述以及更多的计划。

At the same time, we must always care for others in our community, and help those in greater need than ourselves. The Government will keep uplifting lower-income families and vulnerable groups, to enable them to live with purpose and dignity. We will continue to build affordable and accessible public housing for Singaporeans, a cornerstone of our social compact. To care for our ageing population, we are enhancing our physical infrastructure and social safety nets, and transforming our healthcare system with Healthier SG and Age Well SG. All these, and more, form part of the blueprint for a refreshed social compact.

我们通过“新加坡携手前进”运动，定下了颇具雄心的目标。要在国内外局势瞬息万变之际实现这些目标，更展现了我们的雄心壮志。一些规模较大的社会，如今已变得更分裂和脆弱。这是因为他们在面对棘手的问题时，没有对症下药，有效处理，任由利益集团相互博弈，领导人也将自身利益置于国家利益之上。身为一个“小红点”，新加坡没有犯这些错误的余地，也承担不起这样的后果。因此，我们必须加倍努力保持社会团结，并加强国人的身份认同感和对国家的归属感。

The Forward Singapore agenda for Singapore is an ambitious one – especially as we will have to realise it in an era of rapid external and internal change. Many larger societies have become divided and weakened because difficult issues were not tackled directly and effectively, rival interest groups jostled against one another, and leaders put their own interests above the nation’s. As a small red dot, Singapore cannot afford to make the same mistakes and suffer the same consequences. We must work ever harder to keep our society together, and strengthen our sense of shared identity and nationhood.

明年，我将卸下总理职位，由副总理黄循财接任。这不是我国第一次经历领导交接。然而，领导交接总是要谨慎处理。届时，新加坡将受各界密切关注。世界各地都在留意新的领导团队能否与人民建立良好关系，新加坡这个小岛国又能否继续繁荣昌盛、保持独特。我在此呼吁国人上下一心，全力支持黄循财和第四代领导团队，与他们携手打造一个机遇处处、公平包容、具有竞争力以及坚韧团结的新加坡。这些特质，曾经让我们成功克服了一次又一次的危机，取得了良好成绩。未来，我们还是会遇到更多挑战，所以举国上下也必须以同样的精神，共同应对。

Next year, DPM Lawrence Wong will take over from me as Prime Minister. This is not the first time we are having a leadership transition. But transitions are always delicate. Singapore will come under close scrutiny. People near and far are watching to see how the new leaders bond with Singaporeans, and whether our small nation can remain successful and exceptional. I urge Singaporeans to stand together, give your full support to Lawrence and his 4G team, and work with them to build a nation that is vibrant and inclusive, fair and competitive, and resilient and united. This is how we have come through successive crises and done well, and this is how we must surmount future challenges which are bound to come.

让我们团结一致，满怀信心和活力，迈向2024年。前景或许不太明朗，但我们很清楚自己要走的道路。让我们携手并进，一同实现我们的理想，为新加坡打造光明的未来。

Let us face 2024 invigorated and confident, as one united people. The future may be uncertain, but our path is clear. I call on every Singaporean to come together to fulfil our aspirations, and secure a bright future for Singapore.

在此，我祝全体国⼈新年快乐！

I wish all Singaporeans a Happy New Year!

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