Lawrence Wong, Singapore's new prime minister, is tasked with addressing the city-state's 'kindness problem' and balancing the legacies of his predecessors while charting his own path. Wong, a U.S.-trained economist and blues guitarist, has engaged with citizens through platforms like TikTok. He takes over from Lee Hsien Loong, who oversaw Singapore's economic growth but faced criticism for restricting media freedom. Wong's appointment has garnered international attention, with countries like the UK and China expressing optimism for future relations under his leadership.
#FMsays China congratulated Lawrence Wong on his taking office as #Singapore's fourth prime minister, expressing belief that China-Singapore relations will continuously make progress during his tenure, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said. https://t.co/dqhYpCqrnr
▼Prime Minister Kishida’s Telephone Talk with Prime Minister Wong of Singapore (Summary) #DiplomacySecurity https://t.co/F5s4XXoAcT
Prime Minister Kishida’s Telephone Talk with Prime Minister Wong of Singapore https://t.co/YRG1QWcF0W
New chapter for Singapore with PM Wong 👇 https://t.co/6oqkJtpX4z
Singapore's newly installed Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to maintain the city-state's policy of "hedge diplomacy" and neutrality in international relations and focus on sustaining its development, analysts said. #Singapore https://t.co/4JUsrINl4I https://t.co/vcvCsZvCa2
▼Letter from Prime Minister Kishida to former Prime Minister Lee of the Republic of Singapore and Congratulatory Letter to Prime Minister Wong of the Republic of Singapore #DiplomacySecurity https://t.co/GDyjSx1azn
Singapore's new PM takes office pledging to lead his own way https://t.co/kDC1SFa3N6
Singapore's new prime minister must be a big Veep fan https://t.co/dDt3QrGKME
An MC hypes up the crowd in Lawrence Wong's Yew Tee constituency as Wong is signed in as the city-state's new prime minister. https://t.co/llaYhwZYHN
Singapore more than doubled GDP per capita under Lee Hsien Loong, surpassing most Western countries. He arguably did a better job than any other state leader so far this century. But of course he will be judged against his father - the GOAT. https://t.co/SAmrvMItTO
Congratulations to @LawrenceWongST. For decades the UK and Singapore have worked side by side on trade, security and technology, championed by @leehsienloong. I know that relationship will continue to thrive in the years to come through our Strategic Partnership 🇬🇧🇸🇬
Singapore's Lawrence Wong, who becomes on Wednesday the wealthy city-state's first new prime minister in 20 years, took to TikTok in the years before to engage with citizens, singing, playing guitar and posting on issues such as mental health https://t.co/zNuT7hH8wu
Singapore's new prime minister, Lawrence Wong, must balance the legacy of his predecessors with charting his own path in areas ranging from the economy to diplomacy. https://t.co/g5KHduWqwT
Singapore's guitar-playing new PM prefers 'incremental' change https://t.co/uXmoks00mU https://t.co/J1bNizsYzG
Under Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore has held its own in an era of globalized finance and cutting-edge tech, even as he continued his venerated father's policy of muzzling free media and snuffing out dissent. https://t.co/CcjcuXjWNw
Singapore's next leader Lawrence Wong is a U.S.-trained economist who oversaw the country's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic — and is a pretty good blues guitarist. https://t.co/QZ3Ae0ACTN
Can Singapore's new leader, Lawrence Wong, fix its kindness problem, asks @KarishmaJourno. For too long, the city-state has been a place where survival of the fittest has been the fast track to success https://t.co/tYQL6AMAU0 via @opinion
Can Singapore's new leader, Lawrence Wong, fix its kindness problem, asks @KarishmaJourno. For too long, the city-state has been a place where survival of the fittest has been the fast track to success https://t.co/nRAygkwYLM