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Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai (born 18 December 1972) is a Singaporean politician, economist and former civil servant who has been serving as the fourth prime minister of Singapore since 2024 and the minister for finance since 2021.
Mr Lawrence Wong is the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance. He is also a member of the GIC Board and chairs the GIC’s Investment Strategies Committee. Mr Wong is the Deputy Secretary-General of the People’s Action Party.
Apr 15, 2024 · Learn about the career and personal life of Lawrence Wong, who will take over from Lee Hsien Loong on May 15. Find out how he rose through the ranks, co-led the COVID-19 response, and became the leader of the 4G team.
May 15, 2024 · Lawrence Wong, 51, will take over as prime minister of Singapore on Wednesday, becoming the fourth leader of the Asian financial hub since its independence in 1965.
May 13, 2024 · Learn about DPM Lawrence Wong, who will take over from PM Lee Hsien Loong on May 15, 2024. Find out his role in Forward Singapore, Covid-19, Budget, and more.
May 15, 2024 · Lawrence Wong, 51, is the first Singapore Prime Minister born after independence in 1965. He took over from Lee Hsien Loong, who will remain in the Cabinet as Senior Minister, and made small changes to the Cabinet on Monday.
Apr 15, 2024 · Lawrence Wong, 51, will succeed Lee Hsien Loong, the son of the nation's founding father, after leading the COVID-19 response and the Forward Singapore exercise. He will face the challenge of restoring public trust in the PAP after corruption and ethics scandals that saw three key figures resign.
