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Lawrence Wong

The latest news on Lawrence Wong, Singaporean politician, economist, former civil servant and Prime Minister of Singapore, including political news and updates.

Born

18 Dec 1972

Industry

Politics

Job Title

Prime Minister of Singapore

Artificial intelligence

Southeast Asian scammers’ new disguise: your leader’s face

The president is asking for your bank details. He isn’t, of course. But the AI wearing his face is.

13 Jul 2026 - 9:37AM

Malaysia

Go big or go home: why numbers matter in Malaysia’s Johor election

10 Jul 2026 - 5:32PM

Singapore

Can Singapore and Indonesia’s energy push kick-start regional power grid?

7 Jul 2026 - 8:30PM

Singapore

Time bar saves Singapore WP’s Lim, Faisal from parliamentary action

The case stems from a false anecdote that former WP MP Raeesah Khan told in parliament in August 2021.

7 Jul 2026 - 1:18PM

Singapore

Indonesia, Singapore say key oil passage will remain ‘accessible’

The Strait of Malacca is the world’s largest oil chokepoint in terms of transit volume, according to the US EIA.

6 Jul 2026 - 6:47PM

Singapore

Singapore bets on ‘early-mover’ edge in labour pact with East Timor

Singapore’s move will help address its manpower shortage and allow it to seize opportunities in a ‘young emerging market’, analysts say.

6 Jul 2026 - 6:08PMvideocam

Singapore

Is super-ageing Singapore headed for population decline?

With babies in short supply and its birth rate tanking, the city state is weighing a future of robots and immigrants.

4 Jul 2026 - 8:00AMvideocam

Malaysia

Ministers spar over Johor-Singapore SEZ blueprint delay as state polls near

Economic Minister Akmal Nasir fends off criticism from Johor’s caretaker leader, saying the master plan will be launched ‘at the right time’.

3 Jul 2026 - 4:47PM

Singapore

Singapore to welcome East Timorese workers from next year: Wong

The Singapore prime minister pledged to set up a ‘regular consultation mechanism’ with the newest Asean member during his visit to Dili.

3 Jul 2026 - 11:58AM

Singapore

Why Wong-Putin meeting doesn’t mean Singapore’s going soft on Russia

Singapore needs to balance its tough stance on the Ukraine war with its responsibilities towards other Asean nations, experts say.

22 Jun 2026 - 6:58PMvideocam

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during their meeting on the sidelines of the Russia-Asean Summit in Kazan on Thursday. Photo:
Sputnik/AP

Malaysia

Malaysia and Asean tap Russia for energy security, defying Western ‘prejudices’

At the Asean-Russia summit in Kazan, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signalled the bloc’s willingness to engage with Moscow on trade.

18 Jun 2026 - 6:29PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a gala dinner on the sidelines of the Russia-Asean summit in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday. Photo: Handout/AP

SCMP Highlights

Korean’s racist World Cup experience, India’s military revamp: 7 Asia highlights

From Lawrence Wong’s trip to Russia to a racist encounter at the World Cup, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

16 Jun 2026 - 2:33PM

Singapore

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to visit Russia, first since Ukraine war sanctions

Ties between Singapore and Russia nosedived after the city state imposed sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

10 Jun 2026 - 2:45PM

Singapore

Singapore’s ban on anti-Indian posts exposes threat of race ‘weaponisation’

The posts from a China-based platform have sought to tap into unease on unemployment and ‘play on existing prejudices’, an analyst says.

10 Jun 2026 - 5:36PM

People stand next to the Merlion statue at the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade in Singapore. Photo: AFP

Asean

As Putin courts Southeast Asia, does ‘Russia need Asean more’?

Southeast Asia needs energy. Russia needs friends. Next week’s summit in Kazan could offer opportunities for both sides.

9 Jun 2026 - 5:00PMvideocam

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a virtual Asean meeting via videoconference in 2021. Photo: Sputnik/ Kremlin/AP

Singapore

Singapore looks beyond baby bonuses as fertility hits record low

With fertility rates unlikely to rebound sharply, Singapore’s prime minister says it will need to rely more on AI and immigration.

9 Jun 2026 - 1:57PMvideocam

Singapore

Singapore eyes Asean connectivity amid new US-China dynamic: Lawrence Wong

The prime minister says Asean wants an open, inclusive environment to engage with all major players.

8 Jun 2026 - 11:11PM

Singapore

How Singapore opposition risks ‘becoming its own worst enemy’ amid Pritam rift

A special conference will test Singh’s Workers’ Party leadership, although analysts say he is likely to survive the cadre challenge.

4 Jun 2026 - 9:19AM

Singapore

Vietnam’s To Lam warns of 3 crises converging in Asia-Pacific security

In the Singapore forum’s keynote address, the Vietnamese president urges a strategic framework for trust building to avert such threats.

29 May 2026 - 10:56PM

2026 Xi-Trump summits

What to watch at Shangri-La Dialogue after Trump’s China visit resets ties

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth’s speech at Asian security forum to serve as important gauge of whether summit has stabilised US-China relations.

27 May 2026 - 8:44PM

Singapore

Singapore’s AI-job cuts debate flares over ‘lower-value human capital’ remark

Economists say the challenge faced by Singapore is whether AI training can keep pace with job losses and work redesign.

20 May 2026 - 9:57PM

Singapore

Singapore AI Zoom scam: how a victim lost US$3.8 million to a fake PM Wong

Police have obtained footage of the video conference linked to the sophisticated scam impersonating Wong, President Tharman and other officials.

17 May 2026 - 3:47PMvideocam

Singapore

Strong international sea laws ‘vital’ for small nations like Singapore: Wong

The prime minister warns of a direct impact on Singapore’s trade if the international law framework is weakened.

13 May 2026 - 2:40PM

SCMP Highlights

Philippine pageant debate, Chinese stealth jets in Pakistan: 7 Asia highlights

From controversy about a Philippine pageant winner to Japan’s social recluses, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

12 May 2026 - 12:30PM

Singapore

Lawrence Wong warned of ‘storm clouds’ for Singapore. Was it an understatement?

Wong and his team have to prove they are ‘more than equal’ to the task of helping Singapore navigate coming headwinds, analysts say.

6 May 2026 - 11:50AMvideocam

Singapore

Singapore, New Zealand ink world first deal to secure essential supplies

Both governments committed not to impose unnecessary export restrictions on crucial goods such as food, fuel and healthcare products.

4 May 2026 - 3:00PMvideocam

Singapore

Singapore PM reassures workers over AI fears, vows job opportunities

The city state cannot promise there will be no disruption from the new technology but it will protect every worker, the prime minister says.

1 May 2026 - 6:37PMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

Investors rotate to China’s chipmakers as DeepSeek intensifies AI competition

Efficient new model boosts outlook for computing power demand but pressures valuations of AI application developers.

24 Apr 2026 - 6:03PM

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