Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will step down from office a month from now, in what has been a widely anticipated leadership succession. Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who was earlier appointed the leader of the fourth-generation political team, will take over.
A Prime Minister's Office statement said Mr Wong, who is also finance minister, has the unanimous support of MPs from the ruling People's Action Party. Mr Wong will be sworn in at 8pm on May 15 at the Istana. Mr Wong said he accepts this new responsibility with humility and a deep sense of duty.
A Prime Minister's Office statement said Mr Wong, who is also finance minister, has the unanimous support of MPs from the ruling People's Action Party. Mr Wong will be sworn in at 8pm on May 15 at the Istana. Mr Wong said he accepts this new responsibility with humility and a deep sense of duty.We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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