Tag: Lawrence Wong
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Singapore and the United States Mark 60 Years of Diplomatic Ties with Reaffirmed Partnership
Singapore and the United States reaffirm a robust alliance Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore and United States President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Friday, January 2, reinforcing the long-standing partnership between the two nations as they prepare to commemorate six decades of diplomatic ties in 2026. The conversation underscores a mutual commitment to…
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Singapore-U.S. Partnership Shines as 60 Years of Ties Are Marked
Singapore and United States reaffirm enduring partnership in milestone year Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore and former U.S. President Donald Trump spoke in a phone call on Friday, January 2, reaffirming the robust partnership between Singapore and the United States as they approach the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026. The discussion underscores…
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Singapore’s 4.8% Economic Surge in 2025: A Strong Year, But Pace May Not Hold
Singapore’s 2025 Growth Surges to 4.8% Singapore delivered a stronger-than-expected expansion of 4.8% in 2025, underscoring a resilient economy even as global trade frictions and geopolitical tensions linger. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong described the year as a period of solid momentum, buoyed by domestic demand, tourism rekindling, and the continued digital push in services and…
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Singapore’s 4.8% Growth in 2025 Surprises, but PM Wong warns the pace may not last
Singapore posts surprising 4.8% growth for 2025 Singapore delivered stronger-than-expected economic growth in 2025, with gross domestic product rising by 4.8% for the year. The figure beat most analysts’ forecasts, signaling resilience amid global trade frictions, geopolitical tensions, and a cooling but uneven global outlook. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted the result as an important…
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New partnerships urged to reform the global rules-based multilateral system
Singapore PM calls for fresh international partnerships In a speech delivered in Johannesburg, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized that the global rules-based multilateral system must be reformed to reflect contemporary realities. He argued that isolated or narrow efforts will not suffice; instead, a broad network of new partnerships is needed to adapt the system…
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New partnerships urged to reform the global rules-based multilateral system, says Singapore PM Wong
Singapore’s call for global reform In a strong push for reforming international governance, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong urged leaders around the world to forge fresh partnerships that can update and strengthen the global rules-based multilateral system. Speaking at a high-level event in Johannesburg on Saturday, Wong argued that the system, long regarded as the…
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New Partnerships Urged to Reform the Global Rules-Based Multilateral System, Says PM Wong
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong Calls for Reform Through New Global Partnerships At a conference in Johannesburg, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong underscored a pressing need: to reform and refresh the global rules-based multilateral system through new, pragmatic partnerships. Speaking on Saturday, Wong said that today’s geopolitical, economic and technological realities demand a reimagining of how…