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PM Wong's new government to prioritise securing Singapore's place in a 'changed world'
- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his newly appointed Cabinet were officially sworn in at the Istana on May 23, 2025, following the People’s Action Party’s decisive victory in the general election held on May 3 in Singapore.
- This transition follows a shifting global landscape where multilateral cooperation is fraying, and major powers reassess strategies amid growing bilateral deals and uncertainty.
- Mr Wong emphasized key priorities such as ensuring Singapore’s stability and relevance amid global shifts, reassessing economic policies, enhancing social support systems, and equipping the nation to tackle upcoming challenges.
- He indicated that, together with tripartite partners, efforts will be made to craft an updated economic plan aimed at maintaining Singapore’s competitiveness and generating quality employment, while highlighting a governance approach that actively collaborates with Singaporeans.
- The Cabinet aims to deepen principled ties with major powers without getting caught in rivalries and will seek new partnerships globally to help shape a stable, inclusive future.
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PM Wong's new government to prioritise securing Singapore's place in a 'changed world'
Reviewing the country’s economic strategies, strengthening its social compact, and preparing Singapore to face future challenges are also among the main objectives, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as his Cabinet is sworn in.
Singapore PM Wong says government to engage with US-China honestly
Singapore, May 24 (PTI) A key priority for Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be to deepen the trade-focused country’s relations with the major powers, especially the US and China, engaging with them honestly in a principled manner while not getting caught in their rivalry.Speaking after his newly re-elected government was sworn-in on Friday, Wong stressed, “Where our interests align, we will work with them (the US and China). Where the…
24 May 2025: Wong’s new Cabinet
I have far, far too many unread books at home—enough to last me for YEARS—but this past week I cracked again and ordered books from the newly launched Bookshop.SG because I just got too excited.Subscribe to We, The CitizensSend a tip in SGD(1)GE fever is over; back to work, everyone. The new Cabinet was sworn in last night. People expecting a super-fresh team might have found it underwhelming since there are many familiar faces, especially in ke…
Crown Prince Congratulates Lawrence Wong on Forming the Government and Swearing It as Singapore's Prime Minister.
Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a telegram to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Lawrence Wong, on the formation of the new government under his presidency and sworn in as Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore. The Crown Prince expressed his sincerest congratulations, the best wishes for success to his nation, and the friendly people of the Republic of Singapore for further progress and progress.
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