Singapore’s incoming PM Wong appoints new deputy PM in minor reshuffle

Singapore’s incoming PM Wong appoints new deputy PM in minor reshuffle


Singapore’s Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will be promoted to deputy key minister, in a cabinet reshuffle declared on June 6.

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Singapore’s incoming prime minister Lawrence Wong introduced a minor cabinet reshuffle on Monday ahead of assuming the major post later this 7 days, with the greatest change the advertising of the trade minister to develop into his deputy, local media described.

Trade Minister Gan Kim Yong, 65, was offered the further title of deputy primary minister and was produced Wong’s replacement as chair of the central bank, media said.

Wong will choose over the premiership from Key Minister Lee Hsien Loong, 72 on Wednesday. Wong will turn out to be only the fourth prime minister of the 59-year-outdated country, which has been dominated by a single celebration considering the fact that 1959.



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