Lawrence Wong

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

He will receive country’s highest honour from its president

Speaking at the summit, PM Lawrence Wong said Asean and Russia should work together in areas where their interests converge

He was speaking ahead of the opening plenary of the World Cities Summit 2026

In his 2025 speech, he called on Singaporeans to band together to write the next chapter of the nation’s story

The government still expects inflationary pressures to rise, and there is also uncertainty about how AI will impact the job market, he says