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Wong will retain his position as finance minister even after taking over, while Gan Kim Yong, who co-chaired the republic’s multi-ministry Covid task force, will become deputy prime minister, alongside Heng Swee Keat.
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.
China is taking the rare step of sharply increasing fares for riders on four major bullet train lines, in its broadest move to address rising costs and heavy debts since construction of the system began nearly two decades ago.
The ascendant financial hub at the crossroads of global trade has in a relatively short period of time, in historical terms, transformed itself from a colonial trading port to the wealthiest nation in Asia – and one of the richest in the world.
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