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Lawrence Wong

‘Strategically aligned’: Singapore, Indonesia want Strait of Malacca open and free for all, say leaders

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the annual Singapore-Indonesia Leaders’ Retreat in Jakarta on July 6.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the annual Singapore-Indonesia Leaders’ Retreat in Jakarta on July 6.

PM Wong to visit Jakarta for the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders’ Retreat on July 6

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) meeting Hotmangaradja Pandjaitan, Indonesia’s Ambassador to Singapore, at the Shangri-La Jakarta on July 5, ahead of the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders’ Retreat in the Indonesian capital.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) meeting Hotmangaradja Pandjaitan, Indonesia’s Ambassador to Singapore, at the Shangri-La Jakarta on July 5, ahead of the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders’ Retreat in the Indonesian capital.

PAP doesn’t want everyone to think the same way; seeks people with different views and ideas: PM Wong

S’pore wants to help Timor-Leste contribute to ASEAN, not just benefit from it: PM Wong

Being part of the regional bloc is not just about benefitting from the membership, but also about what countries can contribute to it, said PM Lawrence Wong.
Being part of the regional bloc is not just about benefitting from the membership, but also about what countries can contribute to it, said PM Lawrence Wong.

S’pore firms can hire Timorese work permit holders from mid-2027 in sectors like construction

The move allows firms in Singapore to hire Timorese workers on work permits in the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors.
The move allows firms in Singapore to hire Timorese workers on work permits in the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors.

Singapore, Timor-Leste to strengthen economic ties, bilateral exchanges: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) and Timor Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao at the Government Palace in Dili during his official visit to Timor-Leste on July 3.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) and Timor Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao at the Government Palace in Dili during his official visit to Timor-Leste on July 3.

From F&B to aquaculture, S’poreans find opportunities for investment in Timor-Leste

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking to Singaporeans based in Timor-Leste during an overseas Singaporean reception in Dili on July 2.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking to Singaporeans based in Timor-Leste during an overseas Singaporean reception in Dili on July 2.

Lawrence Wong to make first-ever visit by Singapore PM to Timor-Leste from July 2 to 3

PM Lawrence Wong’s visit reciprocates Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao’s visit to Singapore in July 2025.
PM Lawrence Wong’s visit reciprocates Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao’s visit to Singapore in July 2025.

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PM Wong, President Erdogan reaffirm warm, longstanding ties between Singapore, Turkey

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong met President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan on June 19.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong met President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan on June 19.

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