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Singapore’s new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will take office on May 15

The Singapore Prime Minister will step down on May 15 after two decades and hand power to his deputy.
The designated successor, currently the deputy prime minister and finance minister, will be sworn in on the same day.
The Prime Minister announced retirement last November, naming his successor, who played a prominent role in Singapore's fight against Covid-19.

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The Hindu

Singapore PM Lee to step down on May 15, hands over power to deputy Lawrence Wong

Mr. Wong, who has the unanimous support of lawmakers in the long-ruling People's Action Party, will be sworn in at the national palace later the same day, it said

16 days ago·India

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16 days ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong To Step Down On May 15

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday said he will step down on May 15 and announced that he will be succeeded by his deputy Lawrence Wong. The date for the handover was announced in a statement from the Prime Minister's Office. In a Facebook post, Lee, 72, said leadership transition is a significant moment for any country. "I will relinquish my role as Prime Minister on May 15 2024, and DPM Lawrence Wong will be sworn in as the nex…

16 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Singapore PM Lee to step down on May 15 and hand power to his deputy - Seymour Tribune

SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Monday that he will step down on May 15 after two decades at the helm, and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong. Lee, 72, will formally advise the city-state’s president to appoint Wong, who is currently deputy prime minister and finance minister, to succeed […]

16 days ago·United States

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Hindustan Times

Singapore PM Lee to Hand Reins to Wong After Two Decades

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, 72, will step down May 15 as part of a long-planned succession, ending a two-decade run and ushering in a new era led by his deputy Lawrence Wong.

16 days ago·New Delhi, India

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