PM Lawrence Wong discusses Singapore’s resilience, business confidence and international partnerships with Steve Forbes
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong participated in the 24th Forbes Global CEO Conference, where he held a wide-ranging discussion with Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes. The conversation addressed the challenges facing Singapore amid global changes and the country’s approach to maintaining economic resilience, encouraging business investment and fostering international partnerships.
The conference provided a platform for PM Wong to discuss Singapore’s position in an increasingly fragmented and unpredictable global environment. His exchange with PM Forbes focused on the challenges arising from profound changes in the international landscape and the measures Singapore was taking to prepare for the future.
PM Wong acknowledged that countries worldwide, including Singapore, were facing challenges amid these changes. However, he emphasised that Singapore retained the ability to shape its response through deliberate policies and investments.
PM Wong said in a social media post, “We are strengthening our resilience, investing in new capabilities, and creating opportunities for the future.”
He highlighted Singapore’s continued commitment to maintaining a stable and trusted environment for businesses. According to PM Wong, this approach was intended to enable companies to invest and innovate with confidence, supporting the country’s readiness to navigate evolving global conditions.
The Prime Minister also underscored the importance of stability and trust in an international environment characterised by greater fragmentation and unpredictability. He noted that these qualities had become increasingly important as countries and businesses responded to changing circumstances.
“In a more fragmented and unpredictable world, stability and trust matter more than ever,” PM Wong said.
He added that Singapore would continue to engage with international partners and promote connections between regions as part of its approach to managing global changes.
“We will continue to work closely with our partners, build bridges across regions, and navigate these changes together,” he said.
PM Wong’s participation in the 24th Forbes Global CEO Conference provided an opportunity to communicate Singapore’s priorities to an international business audience. His remarks highlighted the importance of resilience, investment in future capabilities, business confidence and constructive international engagement as Singapore continued to respond to a changing global environment.
Source: Facebook/Lawrence Wong
