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Ng Wei Kai

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Wei Kai joined The Straits Times in 2020 and covers politics. He also writes Unpacked, a weekly newsletter on Singapore politics and policy.

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Losing Tampines and Punggol at GE2025 would have sent ‘serious, far-reaching message’: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during the PAP Awards and Convention 2025 at EXPO Hall 8 on Nov 9.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during the PAP Awards and Convention 2025 at EXPO Hall 8 on Nov 9.

Singapore and S. Korea launch strategic partnership to deepen economic links, defence cooperation

PM Lawrence Wong (left) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung jointly launched a strategic partnership between the two countries in Seoul.
PM Lawrence Wong (left) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung jointly launched a strategic partnership between the two countries in Seoul.

Global fragmentation still likely after Trump-Xi meet, but countries can act to mitigate: PM Wong

Singapore and other countries are not passive bystanders, said PM Lawrence Wong.
Singapore and other countries are not passive bystanders, said PM Lawrence Wong.

Governments must invest more in preparing workers for AI, ‘cannot leave it to the market’: PM Wong

AI will drive the next wave of growth, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, adding it will uplift productivity, and transform the way we work and live.
AI will drive the next wave of growth, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, adding it will uplift productivity, and transform the way we work and live.

Apec leadership needed to reform WTO, keep it relevant: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at a session of the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct 31.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at a session of the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct 31.

S’pore, Chile and New Zealand launch negotiations for a new green trade pact

(Seated from left) Chile’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Alberto van Klaveren, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and Environment and Minister in Charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu and New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay signing the Green Economy Partnership Agreement (Gepa) on Oct 31. Together with them are (standing from left) Chile President Gabriel Boric, Singapore PM Lawrence Wong and New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon looking.
(Seated from left) Chile’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Alberto van Klaveren, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and Environment and Minister in Charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu and New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay signing the Green Economy Partnership Agreement (Gepa) on Oct 31. Together with them are (standing from left) Chile President Gabriel Boric, Singapore PM Lawrence Wong and New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon looking.

Singapore and Vietnam ink deal to support rice trade on the sidelines of Apec meet in South Korea

 Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu and Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien in Gyeongju, on Oct 30.
 Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu and Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien in Gyeongju, on Oct 30.

PM Wong attends dinner with Trump hosted by South Korea ahead of Apec meet

(Clockwise from left) PM Lawrence Wong, Australian PM Anthony Albanese, US President Donald Trump, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon, Canadian PM Mark Carney and Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul at a dinner in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct 29.
(Clockwise from left) PM Lawrence Wong, Australian PM Anthony Albanese, US President Donald Trump, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon, Canadian PM Mark Carney and Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul at a dinner in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct 29.

PM Wong to attend Apec meeting, launch strategic partnership in South Korea

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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking during media wrap up at JW Marriott Auckland hotel in New Zealand on Oct 10, 2025.  

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong visiting Auckland, New Zealand from 9 to 11 October, 2025.

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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking during media wrap up at JW Marriott Auckland hotel in New Zealand on Oct 10, 2025.  

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong visiting Auckland, New Zealand from 9 to 11 October, 2025.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

SAF trials drone technology and integration at Exercise Wallaby

SAF soldiers from the Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Company preparing the V15 UAV for flight during Exercise Wallaby on Oct 26.
SAF soldiers from the Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Company preparing the V15 UAV for flight during Exercise Wallaby on Oct 26.

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