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Singapore news
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong set to take over ruling party ahead of election
Outgoing party secretary-general and former premier Lee Hsien Loong said on Sunday that he would recommend Wong take the reins once the next central executive committee convenes.
4 days ago
Global Economy
Briefs: PM Lee to handover to DPM Lawrence Wong on May 15, US and China debt pose risks for global public finance: IMF
Other news this week: Biden ramps up his 2024 campaign rhetoric.
April 19, 2024
Singapore news
Lawrence Wong says China needs to grow influence ‘carefully’
“We value the friendship we have with the US,” said Wong, as he wrapped up an 11-day trip to the US.
October 14, 2023
Singapore news
DPM Lawrence Wong appointed as GIC’s deputy chairman
Wong’s appointment is effective Oct 1.
September 25, 2023
Property
Lawrence Wong allays property price fears in May Day rally
Wong said the median household income has risen ten times since 1980 and built-to-order public housing has moved in tandem.
May 01, 2023
Singapore news
DPM Lawrence Wong gets key party role as succession advances
The deputy post is a newly-created one.
November 26, 2022
Singapore economy
DPM Lawrence Wong announces $1.5 bil support package for Singaporean households
The package will be funded from the better-than-expected fiscal out-turn in the 1H2022, says MOF.
October 14, 2022
Singapore economy
PM-in-waiting Lawrence Wong embodies broader shift in finance hub
Wong’s rise reflects the changing face of the city-state: Bloomberg
June 07, 2022
Singapore news
Lawrence Wong promoted to DPM, to be acting PM in PM Lee's absence
Wong will continue as the Minister for Finance in the latest round of Cabinet changes.
June 06, 2022
Global Economy
World faces growth, inflation trade-off: Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in Washington
Wong also said that the trend toward globalization is ebbing, compounding the challenges to growth.
April 19, 2022