Thai PM Srettha, Singapore Deputy PM Gan to speak at Future of Asia forum
TOKYO -- The second day of Nikkei's flagship annual conference, the Future of Asia, will kick off with a session with Srettha Thavisin, prime minister of Thailand.
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Singapore's new PM Lawrence Wong is up against fierce headwinds
Lawrence Wong has become Singapore's fourth prime minister. In the city-state's first change at the top in 20 years, the former deputy prime minister succeeded Lee Hsien Loong, who demonstrated strong leadership and international influence.
On topic: How will Singapore change under new PM Lawrence Wong?
Lawrence Wong has been sworn in as Singapore's prime minister, the city-state's fourth since its independence in 1965. The 51-year-old will usher in a new era and faces myriad challenges, including a falling birthrate, the rising cost of living, and potential disruptions to businesses from technological advances such as artificial intelligence.
Lawrence Wong, Singapore's new PM, begins term: 5 things to know
SINGAPORE -- Singapore has its first new prime minister in 20 years, with Lee Hsien Loong, 72, stepping down from the post this week to make way for Lawrence Wong, 51, who was his deputy.
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong’s ancestral ties spark Chinese social media interest: ‘the pride of Hainan’
Soon after Lawrence Wong was sworn in on Wednesday as Singapore’s fourth prime minister since the city’s independence, a mix of online content from media members and observers found its way onto Chinese social media.
Singapore’s new PM Lawrence Wong vows to ‘never settle for status quo’ in inaugural speech as country’s leader
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong vowed to “never settle for the status quo” for his country in his inaugural speech as prime minister after he took the oath of office on Wednesday night, in only the third leadership change the city state has witnessed since independence, as he signalled a desire to chart his own path.
As it happened: Singapore’s new PM Lawrence Wong sworn in, pledges to ‘lead in our own way’
While Wong previously said “every leader has to adapt” their style to the needs of their time, his policy rhetoric has largely centred on maintaining the principles of the long-ruling People’s Action Party (PAP). Most recently, he said he was prepared to “re-examine all assumptions” if necessary.