Lawrence Wong prime minister of Singapore Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lawrence-Wong Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lawrence-Wong Written by Ethan Teekah Ethan Teekah is an Assistant Editor for Encyclopædia Britannica. He covers topics primarily related to Asia and Asian Studies. Ethan Teekah Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jun 7, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Born: December 18, 1972, Singapore (Show more) Lawrence Wong (born December 18, 1972, Singapore) is the current and fourth prime minister of Singapore. An economist by training, he served in several government ministries before becoming deputy prime minister under Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Wong was chosen by Lee to be his successor prior to Lee’s stepping down from power in May 2024. Wong was born in eastern Singapore. His father worked in sales, and his mother was a primary school teacher. A childhood gift of a guitar from his father sparked a lifelong interest in music. Wong pursued higher education in the United States, first at ...(100 of 456 words)

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