Lawrence Wong

“My initial reaction was disbelief and shock,” PM Wong said

The Ministry of Trade and Industry will also be renamed the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry

Labour chief Ng Chee Meng will also return to Cabinet; MTI renamed to reflect growing focus on energy

“Faishal explained that he was worried the lady might react negatively if he abruptly cut her off,” he said

Singapore wants to partner Indonesia to unlock ‘tremendous potential’ of renewable energy

Ministers from the two neighbours pledge to keep markets open, maintain unimpeded trade flows, and strengthen regional supply chains

The meeting will ‘explore pathways to strengthen collaboration in areas of mutual interest and benefit’

There’s room for optimism in its long-term potential for Singapore firms, he says

PM Wong says Singapore businesses are exploring opportunities in areas such as renewable energy