Morning Shot: A new dawn for Singapore; what challenges lie ahead for PM Lawrence Wong and his 4G team?
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Singapore witnessed a moment of history on the evening of May 15 when Lawrence Wong was sworn in as the nation's fourth prime minister, taking over from Lee Hsien Loong.  During his highly-anticipated speech at the Istana, he reiterated that his mission as prime minister was clear: To continue defying the odds and to sustain the miracle of Singapore. So how will PM Wong and his 4G team navigate the challenges of the present and future? What kind of governance shifts are necessary to consider? On this episode of Morning Shot, Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University, shares his insights.   Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting Photo credit: Straits Times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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