New Singapore PM Lawrence Wong's test: Change with continuity
SINGAPORE -- When 72-year-old Lee Hsien Loong steps down as Singapore's prime minister on Wednesday night after 20 years in office, it will mark the end of an era for the country.
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SINGAPORE -- When 72-year-old Lee Hsien Loong steps down as Singapore's prime minister on Wednesday night after 20 years in office, it will mark the end of an era for the country.
SINGAPORE -- Singapore's incoming leader, Lawrence Wong, will remain as finance minister after he becomes prime minister on Wednesday, according to the new cabinet lineup released Monday, as he emphasizes "stability" in the transition period.
Singapore's incoming prime minister Lawrence Wong announced a minor cabinet reshuffle on Monday ahead of assuming the top post later this week, with the biggest change the promotion of the trade minister to become his deputy, local media reported.
The suggested area will comprise Iskandar Malaysia and Pengerang on the east coast of the state, Johor’s chief minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi was cited as saying at the state assembly on Sunday.
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Bilahari Kausikan is former permanent secretary and ambassador-at-large in the Singaporean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Steven Okun is chief executive of ESG and sustainability consultancy APAC Advisors and a senior adviser with geostrategic consultancy McLarty Associates. He previously served as chair of the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.
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