Singapore will find it more difficult to make a living and keep itself safe with more global conflict and instability expected in the next decade, says the prime minister.
From left: Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong , Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and other People's Action Party members at the party's conference on Nov 24, 2024. SINGAPORE: The People's Action Party must adapt to the evolving needs of Singapore society, against the backdrop of the country navigating a “far more dangerous” global situation, said the ruling party's deputy secretary-general Lawrence Wong on Sunday .
Mr Wong said Singapore’s “clean and honest” system works because of the strong tripartite partnership between the unions, employers and the government, underpinned byThese core values and fundamentals “will never change”, but the PAP has to adapt to new circumstances and the evolving needs of society.- to review our policies, to reset our attitudes and mindsets, so that we can continue to give every Singaporean, regardless of background, a stake in our nation’s progress.
He said China and India are also rising powers, but focused on domestic issues and not yet able to take on larger global responsibilities. Ideally, major powers should come together to coordinate their positions and work together to stop conflict, as well as tackle changes like climate change and nuclear proliferation, said the prime minister.Both countries are taking steps to strengthen their positions, so it will get harder to find common ground, said Mr Wong.
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