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Lawrence Wong

News analysis

Barbs, jibes and spin by Chinese netizens over PM Wong’s remarks on Japan-China spat

PM Lawrence Wong was asked about the bilateral spat during the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore on Nov 19.
PM Lawrence Wong was asked about the bilateral spat during the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore on Nov 19.

Countries should find ways to move forward even without US, but S’pore prefers its involvement: PM Wong

Although the world is increasingly multi-polar, not all poles are the same, said PM Lawrence Wong.
Although the world is increasingly multi-polar, not all poles are the same, said PM Lawrence Wong.

Singapore to open embassy in Addis Ababa as ties with Ethiopia grow

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the National Palace of Ethiopia on Nov 24.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the National Palace of Ethiopia on Nov 24.

PM Wong meets counterparts from several countries at G-20

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong kicked off a string of bilateral meetings on Nov 22 with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong kicked off a string of bilateral meetings on Nov 22 with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Address concerns over AI’s impact on jobs and livelihoods, and help workers adjust: PM Wong

Singapore is supporting businesses to harness AI applications, noted Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Singapore is supporting businesses to harness AI applications, noted Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Flexible multilateralism a way forward for the world: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at day one of the 2025 G-20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Nov 22.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at day one of the 2025 G-20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Nov 22.

PM Wong to attend G-20 summit in South Africa, visit Ethiopia

The two-day G-20 meeting will get underway on Nov 22.
The two-day G-20 meeting will get underway on Nov 22.

Singapore has varied toolkit, beyond taxes, to manage inequality: PM Wong

PM Lawrence Wong speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Gala Dinner with moderator John Micklethwait on Nov 19.
PM Lawrence Wong speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Gala Dinner with moderator John Micklethwait on Nov 19.

Indian community’s contributions show S’pore’s diversity is a source of strength, unity: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, at The Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) 10th Anniversary to celebrate the collaborative spirit that has enabled IHC to showcase and promote Indian and South Asian history, heritage, and culture in Singapore on Nov 14, 2025.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, at The Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) 10th Anniversary to celebrate the collaborative spirit that has enabled IHC to showcase and promote Indian and South Asian history, heritage, and culture in Singapore on Nov 14, 2025.

President Tharman, PM Wong send condolences to President Marcos, typhoon victims in Philippines

People ride a motorbike with a sidecar as it wades through a flooded road following flooding brought by high tide and Super Typhoon Fung-wong, in Macabebe town, Pampanga province, Philippines,
People ride a motorbike with a sidecar as it wades through a flooded road following flooding brought by high tide and Super Typhoon Fung-wong, in Macabebe town, Pampanga province, Philippines,

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.