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.
The political handover is taking place alongside internal and external changes that have challenged the city-state and handed Wong a packed agenda that includes keeping his ruling People's Action Party in power amid the turbulence.