From neighbourhood schoolboy to Prime Minister: A look at Lawrence Wong's rise through the ranks

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From neighbourhood schoolboy to Prime Minister: A look at Lawrence Wong's rise through the ranks

Singapore

Singapore
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Entertainment

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    • 'I thought my life was over': Queen of Tears' Na Young-hee recounts being kidnapped in Seoul years ago

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
    • Lucky Plaza's Jollibee replaced with Kimly food court, has stalls like Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice and Tenderbest
    • Former chef at Takagi Ramen opens own hawker stall selling his rendition of the dish, pumped $40k into business
    • 'Hockey and me'? British tourists try some 'funny-looking noodles' at Chomp Chomp Food Centre
    • 3-Michelin-star chef Corey Lee to open Korean restaurant in Singapore, ingredients locally sourced from 2-storey smart farm
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    • Miniature poodle Sage fetches top prize at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
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    • Singapore ranks 8th preferred work destination globally, tops list for Asian cities

Digicult

Digicult
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Money

Money
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