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Lawrence Wong sworn in as new Prime Minister of Singapore
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financialexpress.comEconomist Lawrence Wong was sworn in as the fourth prime minister of Singapore on Wednesday. He was administered the oath of office by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Wong, 51, succeeded Lee Hsien Loong, 72, who bowed out of his position after two decades; both belong to the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) that has been driving Singapore’s economic progress for more than five decades.
Wong, who was the deputy prime minister, will be leading the fourth generation PAP politicians’ government as the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister.
Wong cited continuity, stability and the need to avoid disruptions as reasons for not making major changes at the minister (cabinet) level.
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