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ESM Goh shares Lawrence Wong’s growing up photos like a proud MP

It’s no secret that Finance Minister Lawrence Wong spent a large part of his formative years in the east. The 4G PAP leader told The Straits Times in an interview that he grew up in an ordinary family in the Marine Parade

21 April 2022

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How S’pore could look like under the 4G team’s leadership

In his first public speech since the announcement of him as the leader of the Party’s 4G team, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said how he sees governments can play a “more active and purposeful role”, which gave a glimpse of how Sin

20 April 2022

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The PAP’s succession demonstrates Party’s ability to put S’pore above all else

And just like that, the PAP’s succession plan is back on track. The momentous and historic decision regarding leadership renewal was made without drama or fanfare. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Mr Khaw Boon Wan and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong ho ...

19 April 2022

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PAP has a strong team & I’ll continue to work on strengthening the team: Lawrence Wong

PAP 4G leader Mr Lawrence Wong said that diversity in not just the 4G team but the entire team of elected MPs is what makes the PAP team collectively strong. He was answering a question at the media conference on Apr 16,

16 April 2022

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‘I’ll be taking on what would possibly be the biggest responsibility of my life’ & other quotable Lawrence Wong quotes

At his first press conference as PAP 4G leader on Apr 16, 2022, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong touched on several things such as his philosophy, his responsibilities as a leader, and how the 4G team aims to strengthen our social compact. Here

16 April 2022

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It’s my privilege to be called upon to lead this team: Lawrence Wong

Following the announcement of the news that he is the leader of the 4G team, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong took to Facebook to say that it’s his privilege to be called upon to lead this team and he will do his utmost

14 April 2022

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Lawrence Wong chosen as leader of PAP 4G team

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on Apr 14, 2022 that Cabinet Ministers have chosen Finance Minister Lawrence Wong as the leader of the 4G team. Former Minister Khaw Boon Wan was tasked to facilitate a consultation process, which involved the ...

14 April 2022

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External factors that caused current inflation, explained by Lawrence Wong

The rise in prices Singaporeans have been experiencing over the last few months is a worldwide phenomenon, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong. He was giving a ministerial statement in Parliament on Apr 4, 2022, addressing the situation in Singapore ...

4 April 2022

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Feeling uncertain about things? Here’s a message of care & commitment from Lawrence Wong

While it’s all round good news for businesses and majority of the people living in Singapore, a handful might be feeling uncertain about the easing of restrictions. It’s understandable. In fact, people are encouraged to remain vigilant be ...

26 March 2022

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Comment: Doing the right thing for S’pore and S’poreans

By Lawrence Wong, Minister for Finance No Government, and certainly no Finance Minister, in the world likes to raise taxes. It’s one of the reasons why politicians everywhere prefer to focus on spending initiatives, and avoid talking about tax ...

20 March 2022

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ST calls Budget 2022’s plans as building blocks for a fairer, greener & more inclusive S’pore

In a comprehensive report on this year’s Budget published on Mar 12, The Straits Times wrote that “the debates on each ministry’s spending plans could perhaps be described as the building blocks for what this Singapore could look li ...

15 March 2022

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Inclusiveness a central tenet in Budget 2022

The 2022 Budget’s broad-based tax approach is the strongest signal yet that the government is determined to keep Singapore as an inclusive and fair society. Every Singaporean has a stake in Singapore, every Singaporean has a stake in each other, rega ...

3 March 2022

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At its heart, the Budget is a story of stewardship & sustainability

For most of us mere mortals, money matters are important, sensitive and personal matters. And as mere mortals, our income is finite because our time and energies are finite. The choices we make regarding how we earn, how we budget, how we

3 March 2022

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Response of the day: Lawrence Wong’s response to WP’s question on reviewing rules on NIRC

Workers’ Party Leon Perera asked Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on reviewing the rules on Net Investment Returns Contribution (NIRC) and what would be the optimal level of reserves during the Budget Debate on Mar 2. This is Minister Wong’ ...

3 March 2022

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Budget soundbite: S’pore must always remain an egalitarian society

Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said in his Budget roundup speech on Mar 2 that Singapore must remain an egalitarian society with a big heart. Here’s the excerpt. “A lot has been said about the redistributive aspects of the Budget. But in ...

2 March 2022

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Budget soundbite: Our fair & unique tax system is designed on the principle of collective responsibility

In this excerpt of his Budget roundup speech on Mar 2, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong explained why a tax system where the bulk of the burden is borne by a small group of people at the top end is unsustainable and how

2 March 2022

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Everyone plays a part to ease healthcare workers’ load

Covid-19 cases are at an all-time high this week, hitting more than 26,000 cases on Feb 22. While the surge is expected – both co-chairs of the Multi-ministry Task Force Ong Ye Kung and Lawrence Wong had predicted it – and symptoms

24 February 2022

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S’pore’s high vaccination rate & high-trust society key to combat Omicron wave

Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said although infections are at an all-time high the situation in ICU remains under control due to our very high vaccination rate and boosters. He added that Singapore is quietly confident in dealing with Omicron wave a ...

23 February 2022

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Govt to make sure S’pore remains one of best places globally for business: Lawrence Wong

The PAP government is determine to make sure Singapore remains one of the best places in the world for multinational companies to do business in, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong. In a TV interview with CNBC’s Martin Soong on Feb 21, he

22 February 2022

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Budget 2022 heralds an improved & stronger social compact in S’pore

Described as “masterful” and “well-rounded” in some quarters, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong delivered a Budget that also heralds an improved and stronger social compact in Singapore . The groundbreaking measures will further ...

20 February 2022

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ESM Goh shares Lawrence Wong’s growing up photos like a proud MP

How S’pore could look like under the 4G team’s leadership

The PAP’s succession demonstrates Party’s ability to put S’pore above all else

PAP has a strong team & I’ll continue to work on strengthening the team: Lawrence Wong

‘I’ll be taking on what would possibly be the biggest responsibility of my life’ & other quotable Lawrence Wong quotes

It’s my privilege to be called upon to lead this team: Lawrence Wong

Lawrence Wong chosen as leader of PAP 4G team

External factors that caused current inflation, explained by Lawrence Wong

Feeling uncertain about things? Here’s a message of care & commitment from Lawrence Wong

Comment: Doing the right thing for S’pore and S’poreans

ST calls Budget 2022’s plans as building blocks for a fairer, greener & more inclusive S’pore

Inclusiveness a central tenet in Budget 2022

At its heart, the Budget is a story of stewardship & sustainability

Response of the day: Lawrence Wong’s response to WP’s question on reviewing rules on NIRC

Budget soundbite: S’pore must always remain an egalitarian society

Budget soundbite: Our fair & unique tax system is designed on the principle of collective responsibility

Everyone plays a part to ease healthcare workers’ load

S’pore’s high vaccination rate & high-trust society key to combat Omicron wave

Govt to make sure S’pore remains one of best places globally for business: Lawrence Wong

Budget 2022 heralds an improved & stronger social compact in S’pore

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