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Lawrence Wong

Singapore will need to be bold and creative in meeting complex challenges ahead

A festive note closes the year in the Central Business District as Singapore's economy notched up better than expected growth in 2025.
A festive note closes the year in the Central Business District as Singapore's economy notched up better than expected growth in 2025.

S’pore economy grew 4.8% in 2025, strategy must be refreshed to stay competitive: PM Wong

Singapore must “rethink, reset and refresh” its economic strategies, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Singapore must “rethink, reset and refresh” its economic strategies, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

2026 outlook: What’s next for politics – and the top stories of 2025

Parliament discussion on WP chief Pritam Singh's conviction, Singapore's cost of living and the future of 38 Oxley Road are among topics to watch for in 2026.
Parliament discussion on WP chief Pritam Singh's conviction, Singapore's cost of living and the future of 38 Oxley Road are among topics to watch for in 2026.

PM Lawrence Wong to deliver Budget speech on Feb 12

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arriving at Parliament House for the 2025 Budget on Feb 18.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arriving at Parliament House for the 2025 Budget on Feb 18.

PM Wong on leave from Dec 20 to 31

During Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's absence, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong will be Acting Prime Minister.
During Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's absence, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong will be Acting Prime Minister.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 15, 2025

Local media has named the alleged assailant as Naveed Akram from the Sydney suburb of Bonnyrigg.
Local media has named the alleged assailant as Naveed Akram from the Sydney suburb of Bonnyrigg.

Bondi Beach shooting: S’pore strongly condemns act of terrorism, PM Wong writes to Australian PM

A woman a child in a blanket after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Dec 14.
A woman a child in a blanket after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Dec 14.

Commentary

As siblings separated, can Singapore and Malaysia truly be friends?

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the 12th Singapore- Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore on Dec 4.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the 12th Singapore- Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore on Dec 4.

Singapore’s survival, success never guaranteed but hard-won: PM Wong on Albatross File exhibition

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo at The Albatross File: Singapore’s Independence Declassified exhibition.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo at The Albatross File: Singapore’s Independence Declassified exhibition.

New task force set up by Govt to support those with disabilities; Enabling Village opens new space

Vista, a four-storey block at the Enabling Village, officially opened on Dec 5.
Vista, a four-storey block at the Enabling Village, officially opened on Dec 5.

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