Governing means confronting politically difficult issues, not just balancing interests: PM Wong
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has pledged to continue support for workers amid concerns about jobs and rising costs, he said on Sunday (Oct 25).PM Wong was delivering a speech to 3,000 party activists at the People's Action Party (PAP) Awards and Conference 2026 at the Singapore Expo, where he highlighted how investments from across the globe have benefitted Singapore, creating...
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