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Singapore, Germany to collaborate on AI use in industries, step up research on new tech 

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) and Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz at a joint press conference at the Parliament House on Oct 27.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) and Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz at a joint press conference at the Parliament House on Oct 27.

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PAP leadership renewal rests on co-option next, with four spots to fill in top party committee

PAP’s 39th central executive committee, including (from left) Zaqy Mohamad, Vivian Balakrishnan, Chee Hong Tat, Masagos Zulkifli, Lee Hsien Loong, Desmond Lee, Lawrence Wong, Chan Chun Sing, Grace Fu, Ong Ye Kung, Edwin Tong, Indranee Rajah and Tan See Leng, at the PAP Awards and Conference at Singapore Expo on Oct 25.
PAP’s 39th central executive committee, including (from left) Zaqy Mohamad, Vivian Balakrishnan, Chee Hong Tat, Masagos Zulkifli, Lee Hsien Loong, Desmond Lee, Lawrence Wong, Chan Chun Sing, Grace Fu, Ong Ye Kung, Edwin Tong, Indranee Rajah and Tan See Leng, at the PAP Awards and Conference at Singapore Expo on Oct 25.

WP regrets Indonesia’s move to cut gas exports to S’pore, stresses importance of honouring contracts

The Workers’ Party backed Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s call earlier in the day for commercial gas supply contracts to be honoured.
The Workers’ Party backed Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s call earlier in the day for commercial gas supply contracts to be honoured.

Adjusting party position is a mark of wisdom and maturity, not opportunism: WP’s Jamus Lim

WP MP Jamus Lim said he found PM Lawrence Wong’s claims to be an “incredible double standard”, pointing to what he described as policy reversals by the PAP over the years. 
WP MP Jamus Lim said he found PM Lawrence Wong’s claims to be an “incredible double standard”, pointing to what he described as policy reversals by the PAP over the years. 

PAP refreshing ideas, expanding networks to renew itself: PM Wong

Newly elected CEC members at the PAP Awards and Conference at Singapore Expo on Oct 25.
Newly elected CEC members at the PAP Awards and Conference at Singapore Expo on Oct 25.

Indonesia’s gas supply cuts unlikely to affect electricity prices that much: Tan See Leng

Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng gave the reassurance that Singapore has sufficient gas supply to meet its demand.
Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng gave the reassurance that Singapore has sufficient gas supply to meet its demand.

WP’s position seems to shift with ‘political winds’, PAP must take wider view: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong giving his speech during the PAP Awards and Conference at Singapore Expo on Oct 25.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong giving his speech during the PAP Awards and Conference at Singapore Expo on Oct 25.

Govt to tackle living costs, secure better jobs as part of full agenda this term: PM Wong

PM Lawrence Wong said they will strengthen support at different life stages, from education to retirement.
PM Lawrence Wong said they will strengthen support at different life stages, from education to retirement.

S’pore expects all parties to honour commitments, says PM Wong after Indonesia cuts gas exports

Most of Singapore’s electricity is currently generated using natural gas, and a significant amount of gas is imported through pipelines from Indonesia, PM Lawrence Wong said.
Most of Singapore’s electricity is currently generated using natural gas, and a significant amount of gas is imported through pipelines from Indonesia, PM Lawrence Wong said.

PAP re-elects 14 members to its top leadership body

(From left) PAP’s 39th CEC consisting of Zaqy Mohamad, Vivian Balakrishnan, Chee Hong Tat, Masagos Zulkifli, Lee Hsien Loong, Desmond Lee, Lawrence Wong, Chan Chun Sing, Grace Fu, Ong Ye Kung, Edwin Tong, Indranee Rajah, and Tan See Leng, at the PAP Awards and Conference at Singapore Expo on Oct 25.
(From left) PAP’s 39th CEC consisting of Zaqy Mohamad, Vivian Balakrishnan, Chee Hong Tat, Masagos Zulkifli, Lee Hsien Loong, Desmond Lee, Lawrence Wong, Chan Chun Sing, Grace Fu, Ong Ye Kung, Edwin Tong, Indranee Rajah, and Tan See Leng, at the PAP Awards and Conference at Singapore Expo on Oct 25.

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