Lawrence Wong is set to become the fourth prime minister of Singapore, representing a generational shift in the country's leadership. He has been described as an underdog with no grand political ambitions who now faces the challenge of winning over Gen Z voters as Singapore's first social media PM and addressing concerns about the country's future direction in a dangerous world. Wong's leadership will be tested in an upcoming general election, where he promises both continuity and change. His agenda, however, may be hampered by a shortage of political capital, amid a backdrop of global challenges such as the fractious US-China relationship.
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Singapore’s ruling party traditionally emphasises delivering economic growth and keeping the country safe from threats to its extraordinary success and social cohesion. But now many young people want more. Will their next prime minister bring change? https://t.co/hQDaywGDIU 👇
#Profile | Singapore’s new leader, Lawrence Wong is now tasked with fortifying the ruling party’s walls and earning back the trust of the public that took a hit by scandals before next year’s general elections, @Saumya_Kalia writes. https://t.co/HmrZBiMwhz
"As Ottawa oscillates over confronting Chinese interference, the next-era outlook for Canada’s stability and prosperity faces challenges we have never imagined," writes Charles Burton #cdnpoli #China https://t.co/rVP79QyjdM
Singapore is facing a dangerous world as it changes leaders, writes @KarishmaJourno. A fractious US-China relationship will be a major concern https://t.co/6QI1ZvUXHY
Singapore’s first social media PM: can Lawrence Wong win Gen Z votes? https://t.co/K0WvE7FxFq
Singapore’s ruling party is passing the baton to a new generation of officials. The next prime minister, Lawrence Wong, promises a break from the past. But some think his agenda will be thwarted by a shortage of political capital https://t.co/PmMpYMHhtL 👇
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Who is Singapore’s Lawrence Wong? How an underdog with no grand political ambitions became the next prime minister 🇸🇬 https://t.co/7OoMxxF05S
Lawrence Wong will be only the fourth prime minister in Singapore’s history. He is promising continuity and change, and an upcoming general election will be his key test https://t.co/wFqKAjWMcV 👇