SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's finance minister, Lawrence Wong, has been chosen as leader of the ruling People's Action Party's fourth generation (4G) team, paving the way for him to potentially become the city-state's next prime minister.
"This decision is a crucial one for Singapore. It will ensure the continuity and stability of leadership that are the hallmarks of our system," Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Thursday in a social media post. He added he would also make adjustments to the cabinet.
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