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The move will likely see Finance Minister Lawrence Wong (right), PM Lee Hsien Loong's successor, promoted to deputy prime minister.
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Cabinet reshuffle likely in early June, says PM Lee

The vouchers can be collected digitally from May 11, 2022, and can be used until Dec 31.
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Each S'porean household to get $100 CDC vouchers

Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said that the pandemic is still not over, but the situation has improved.
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Review of first phase of Covid-19 response has started

Muslims pray at Masjid Sultan on May 3, 2022.
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Muslims gather, home visits for the first time

There are two conditions where workers will be allowed to remove their masks in the workplace.
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'Very hard' for employees to wear mask all day in workplace

Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in Parliament on Apr 4, 2022.
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Lawrence Wong was clear choice to helm 4G leadership

Former minister Khaw Boon Wan said he spoke to the ministers individually and each interview took up to an hour.
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Three weeks, 19 leaders interviewed

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong chaired a press conference on the selection of Finance Minister Lawrence Wong as the leader of the fourth-generation (4G) team at the Istana this morning (April 16).
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'I've never hankered for post, position or power'

On the question of choosing a prime minister's deputy, PM Lee said the party had gone about this in different ways.
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Lawrence Wong's deputy will be decided later by him, says PM Lee

    (From left) Mr Khaw Boon Wan, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong during the press conference at the Istana on April 16, 2022.
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    When will Lawrence Wong take over from PM Lee: 5 key questions

    Finance Minister Lawrence Wong with his parents, in a photo posted on his Facebook page in 2015.
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    8 things to know about Lawrence Wong

    Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said he was also deeply grateful for the support of his fellow PAP MPs.
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    'Humbled and grateful for the trust and confidence'

    Finance Minister Lawrence Wong has been selected to be the leader of the PAP's 4G team.
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    Ministers congratulate Lawrence Wong on endorsement

    This comes after $100 of these vouchers were disbursed in December 2021, to help Singaporeans with their daily expenses.
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    Households to get CDC vouchers, other support measures

    Health Minister Ong Ye Kung (left) and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong at an interview with SPH Media Trust reporters.
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    More cases expected but healthcare system can cope

    The spending is driven by Singapore's rapidly ageing population, where more seniors will live longer lives and require more medical care.
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    GST hike needed for unavoidable healthcare spending

    Middle-income families will also receive substantial benefits for the amount of taxes they pay.
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    Lower-income groups will benefit the most: Lawrence Wong

    Singapore consumer prices hit new highs in December 2021, exceeding economists' forecasts.
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    More help will be provided if inflation is higher than expected

    Singapore has a high vaccination rate and the vast majority of Covid-19 patients here exhibit milder symptoms.
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    Singapore quietly confident in dealing with Omicron wave