Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his new Cabinet were officially sworn in at the Istana on May 23. In his inaugural speech, Wong emphasized Singapore’s need to navigate a shifting global order by maintaining strong ties with both the U.S. and China—without taking sides. He pledged consistent, principled diplomacy and named Gan Kim Yong as Deputy PM. Key appointments include K. Shanmugam for national security, Chan Chun Sing for defence, and Ong Ye Kung for social policies. Wong’s leadership marks a pivotal new chapter for Singapore.
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Senior government ministers depart Number Ten following Sir Keir Starmer chaired his first Cabinet meeting since the government agreed new arrangements with the European Union on Monday. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The prime minister chairs his first Cabinet meeting since the government agreed new arrangements with the European Union on Monday. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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