Singapore to stay nimble and vigilant in a more challenging world and recent mpox outbreak, says PM Wong


Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says Singaporeans must expect even more (crises and shocks) to come in the coming years because we are in a world with increasing geopolitical tensions and armed conflicts everywhere. - Photo from The New Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE (Bernama): Singapore will stay nimble and vigilant as it navigates through a "dangerous and troubled world” of growing geopolitical tensions, fragmentation in the global economy, and external threats including the latest mpox outbreak, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Speaking to local media on his 100th day in office, he said the island republic will continually find ways to strengthen partnerships, build new connections, and maintain relevance on the global stage.

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