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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

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Politics

Job Title

Prime Minister of Singapore

last updated:

4 December, 2024

Singapore

‘It’s the Singapore way’: Lawrence Wong outlines Gaza stance in first podcast

The prime minister highlighted the city state’s approach to the conflict, balancing humanitarian aid with long-term support for Palestinians.

19 Dec 2024 - 6:18PMvideocam

Malaysia

Malaysia, Singapore postpone Johor special economic zone deal

4 Dec 2024 - 3:25PM

Singapore

Singapore’s PAP goes from ‘faceless monolith’ to the forefront of activism

27 Nov 2024 - 11:03AMvideocam

Singapore

Singapore’s Lawrence Wong calls Donald Trump to congratulate US president-elect

Singapore’s prime minister previously wrote a letter to Trump, congratulating him on his ‘overwhelming mandate’.

19 Nov 2024 - 10:52AM

Singapore

As Singapore’s ruling PAP turns 70, can its dominance last?

Amid rising living costs and shifting voter sentiments, the People’s Action Party faces unprecedented challenges on its 70th anniversary.

16 Nov 2024 - 2:48PMvideocam

Singapore

Lee Hsien Yang creating ‘false’ urgency for Oxley Road demolition: Singapore

The estranged brother of former Singapore PM had urged PM Lawrence Wong to expedite action in fulfilling Lee Kuan Yew’s wish for the house to be demolished.

25 Oct 2024 - 9:46PM

Singapore

Singapore, South Korea to deepen AI, start-up cooperation as strategic partners

The two nations also agreed to cooperate on liquefied natural gas supplies during a visit to the city state by South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol.

8 Oct 2024 - 5:05PM

Singapore

Singapore tightens anti-money-laundering rules, but remains ‘open for business’

The new measures come after a high-profile multibillion-dollar case involving foreign nationals.

4 Oct 2024 - 5:05PM

Singapore

‘High stakes’: Singapore’s ex-transport chief Iswaran to stand trial on Tuesday

The trial, set for Tuesday, could challenge the PAP’s image and bring lesser-known aspects of public service to light, observers say.

23 Sep 2024 - 12:00PM

China-Singapore relations

China and Singapore must boost coordination as ‘stabilising forces’: Wang

Beijing’s top diplomat tells counterpart their countries can build on their strategic partnership in a world beset by turmoil and chaos.

10 Sep 2024 - 1:30AMvideocam

Singapore

Singapore airport to expand with new mega terminal to stay ahead of rivals

The new Terminal 5, when operational in the mid-2030s, would allow the aviation hub serve more than 200 destinations.

8 Sep 2024 - 11:42AMvideocam

Passengers at Jewel Changi Airport mall in Singapore. Photo: Bloomberg

India

Modi’s Singapore visit boosts India’s Indo-Pacific strategy: analysts

Modi’s visit to Singapore highlights India’s focus on strengthening ties with key regional partner.

6 Sep 2024 - 5:10PM

Singapore

Singapore’s ‘balancing act’ respects past, must not constrain nation’s future: PM

Singapore’s PM Wong said multiculturalism, an ethos of self-reliance and a focus on families are important values and fundamentals that his team wants to preserve.

1 Sep 2024 - 11:23AM

Singapore

Singapore moves to rein in million-dollar public flats ahead of elections

Prices of second-hand flats have surged in recent years, driven by pandemic-induced construction delays and high demand.

20 Aug 2024 - 1:47PMvideocam

Singapore

How did Singapore PM Lawrence Wong fare in his first National Day Rally speech?

Experts note Wong’s efforts to appeal to younger voters as a ‘fellow Singaporean’, say policy changes are more incremental than radical.

19 Aug 2024 - 9:46PMvideocam

Singapore

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong promises policy reset to widen social safety net

Financial help for retrenched workers and more parental leave among measures in Wong’s first National Day Rally as prime minister.

18 Aug 2024 - 11:45PM

The Philippines

Philippines broadens defence ties with Singapore amid tensions with China

Since territorial hostilities between China and the Philippines surged, Manila has taken steps to forge new security alliances with a number of Asian and Western countries.

24 Jul 2024 - 8:05PMvideocam

Singapore

Air-conditioning, holidays, eating out essential for Singaporeans: survey

About two-thirds of those surveyed expected the government to pay for the basic necessities of those who couldn’t afford them.

13 Jul 2024 - 1:40PM

Singapore

Singapore’s dirty money clean-up: US$2 billion laundering case prompts reforms

The city state’s new asset recovery strategy is an important piece of the puzzle – but more can be done, experts say.

28 Jun 2024 - 7:18PM

Singapore

Singapore unveils asset recovery strategy to protect its financial crown jewel

The city state is determined to combat money laundering and terrorism financing to safeguard its reputation, PM Lawrence Wong said.

26 Jun 2024 - 1:03PM

Singapore

When is Singapore’s next general election? Here’s what we know

Analysts say new PM Lawrence Wong shouldn’t be in a hurry – but they haven’t ruled out a September election based on past timelines.

6 Jun 2024 - 12:25PMvideocam

Singapore

Can Singapore’s opposition really win the next general election?

Such a scenario is unlikely, observers say, noting it could be a gambit by new PM Lawrence Wong to make voters go for the safe option of returning the PAP to power.

19 May 2024 - 8:14AMvideocam

Singapore

‘Hainan pride’: online interest in ancestral ties of Singapore’s Lawrence Wong

Observers note the bump in online interest reflects blurred boundaries between Chinese nationality and ethnicity.

16 May 2024 - 9:37PMvideocam

Singapore

Singapore’s Lawrence Wong vows to ‘never settle for status quo’ as new leader

Former government economist, 51, takes the reins from Lee Hsien Loong, scion of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew.

15 May 2024 - 11:00PMvideocam

Singapore

Singapore’s new PM Lawrence Wong sworn in, pledges to ‘lead in our own way’

Singapore’s fourth prime minister sworn in on Wednesday evening, taking the reins at a time of intensifying great power rivalry abroad and an increased appetite for political opposition at home.

16 May 2024 - 12:50AMvideocam

Singapore

What will Singapore’s China ties look like under Lawrence Wong?

Singapore’s incoming prime minister is bracing himself for years of geopolitical unpredictability, as experts warn that heightened US-China tensions don’t leave much room for manoeuvre.

14 May 2024 - 2:41PMvideocam

Singapore

Singapore needs more foreign talent, ‘social norms’ must be respected: PM Lee

Lee Hsien Loong said importing labour has to be done in a manner that does not dilute the country’s ‘social norms and mores and the way Singapore works’.

11 May 2024 - 1:57PM

Singapore

Will geopolitical headwinds derail Singapore’s delicate US-China balancing act?

Singapore’s unwavering stance that is neither “pro-China” nor “pro-US” is a way of insulating itself from internal and external pressures, analysts say.

10 May 2024 - 7:00PMvideocam

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