Singapore PM appoints Finance Minister Wong as new deputy premier
Reuters
June 6, 2022 16:40 MYT
June 6, 2022 16:40 MYT
Lawrence Wong was chosen as leader of the ruling People's Action Party's (PAP) so-called fourth generation team in April, paving the way for him to become PM in future - REUTERS Pic
SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday named finance minister and his potential successor Lawrence Wong as his new deputy effective next week.
Wong, 49, was chosen as leader of the ruling People's Action Party's (PAP) so-called fourth generation team in April, paving the way for him to become prime minister in future.
Wong will continue in his current role of finance minister while serving as deputy prime minister, according to an official statement.