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Singapore's prime minister plans to step down and hand over to his deputy before the 2025 election

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says he plans to bow out and hand over power to his deputy Lawrence Wong next year before the 2025 general election

The Independent UK

Singapore relaxes COVID travel curbs, mask rules further

Singapore will drop a requirement for travellers who are not fully vaccinated to show COVID test results or purchase coronavirus travel insurance from Feb 13, the government's virus taskforce said on Thursday.

Reuters

Weekly Must-Read: The Vision of Singapore’s Next Prime Minister

Lawrence Wong sees himself as a ‘servant leader,’ he says. ‘My role is not just to lead, but to serve my country and my fellow citizens’

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Penfolds exhibition makes its way to Singapore

Following success in Bangkok, Sydney and Los Angeles earlier this year, Venture Beyond by Australian winemaker Penfolds recently made its way to Singapore to offer a futuristic wine experience through a series of interactive digital installations, add-on masterclasses and live performances under the theme of space exploration.

Bangkok Post

Singapore deputy PM gets key party role as succession advances

Singapore’s ruling party selected Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong for a key role in the central executive committee, formalizing a succession plan that will see him eventually succeed Lee Hsien Loong as the next leader.

Tribune News Service

Singapore's Wong cements prospect of becoming PM with party post

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong received a top post in the ruling party on Saturday, cementing his position to become the city-state's next prime minister.

Reuters

Singapore PM says political succession to coincide with election

Singapore’s planned political succession that would see Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong become the country’s next leader will coincide with general elections due by 2025, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Sunday.

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Singapore’s reopening boom draws big money and bubble fears

Earlier this month, a record 302,000 people attended Singapore’s first Formula 1 car race in three years. Some forked out $900 for a grandstand seat for three days, while others booked hotel suites overlooking the Marina Bay track for as much as $10,000. Nightclub tables were fetching up to $70,000…

Bangkok Post

Singapore targets net zero by 2050, eyes hydrogen power

Singapore (AFP) - Singapore announced Tuesday it aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, giving a firm date for the first time, and will look at using hydrogen as a major power source.

AFP

Singapore debate on LGBTQI+ rights heats up in test for leaders

In the wake of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s Aug 21 pledge to protect the nation’s definition of marriage, which excludes same-sex unions, in the Constitution, the government quickly mobilised top ministers to try to calm a storm brewing between the LGBTQI+ community and some religious groups.

Bangkok Post

US and China could ‘sleepwalk into conflict’, warns Singapore’s next prime minister

Lawrence Wong says tense relationship between the two global superpowers is ‘very worrying’

The Independent UK

Singapore must compromise over law on sex between men: deputy PM

Singapore is seeking a compromise in its review of a colonial-era law banning sex between men, as the rule is a marker for important values society cares about, said deputy prime minister Lawrence Wong.

Bangkok Post

Singapore prime minister promotes likely successor to deputy

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has promoted his finance minister as his deputy as part of a succession plan

The Independent UK

Singapore’s PM-in-waiting embodies broader shift in finance hub

In Asia’s wealthiest nation, where the education system is among the world’s best, Singapore’s prime minister-in-waiting has appeared surprisingly unassuming.

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Reuters

Factbox: Singapore's PM-in-waiting takes new step towards leadership

Singapore's finance minister, Lawrence Wong, will be promoted to deputy prime minister on June 13, according to an official statement released on Monday, taking a step closer to becoming the leader of the city-state.

Bangkok Post

Singapore names Wong as Deputy PM as succession plan advances

Singapore’s Finance Minister Lawrence Wong was named deputy prime minister in a minor cabinet reshuffle Monday, advancing a succession plan that would see him eventually take over from Lee Hsien Loong as the country’s next leader.

AFP

Singapore finance minister made deputy PM in succession sign

Singapore (AFP) - Singapore's finance minister will be promoted to deputy prime minister, the government announced on Monday, in the clearest sign yet that he could become the city-state's next leader.

Reuters

Singapore PM appoints future successor Wong as new deputy

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday named finance minister and chosen successor Lawrence Wong as his new deputy effective next week, paving the way for him to become the city state's next leader.

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Tribune News Service

Singapore undecided on succession timeline for heir to PM Lee

Singapore has not yet settled on a timeline as to when Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will take over the reins from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as the city-state’s next premier.

Bangkok Post

Singapore PM confirms successor

SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong confirmed on Saturday that Finance Minister Lawrence Wong would succeed him as the city-state’s next leader.

Reuters

Singapore's Lee says finance minister to succeed him as PM

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong confirmed on Saturday that Finance Minister Lawrence Wong would succeed him as the city-state's next leader.

Reuters

Singapore Finance Minister named to key party role in hunt for PM successor

Singapore's finance minister, Lawrence Wong, has been chosen as leader of the ruling People's Action Party's fourth generation (4G) team, paving the way for him to potentially become the city-state's next prime minister.

Bangkok Post

Singapore won’t tighten rules if Covid cases rise: Straits Times

Singapore will not need to tighten pandemic measures even if the number of Covid-19 cases starts to rise again, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong told The Straits Times.

Bangkok Post

Singapore aims to clear foreign labour crunch in ‘few months’

Singapore aims to fill a shortage of overseas workers within the next few months as it progressively eases border restrictions, according to Finance Minister Lawrence Wong.

Bangkok Post

Singapore raising GST and taxes on wealthy

Singapore is raising taxes on the wealthy and increasing other levies, including the Goods and Services Tax (GST), to restore its finances after unprecedented expenditures to weather the coronavirus pandemic.

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