Singapore’s Lawrence Wong seeks stronger ties with Japan amid global tensions

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Kolette LimMarch 17, 2026 at 04:15 PM
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong seeks stronger ties with Japan amid global tensions

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Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong began a three-day official visit to Japan on Tuesday, his first since taking office in May 2024. Wong is meeting with Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi to discuss strategies for strengthening cooperation amid global economic uncertainty, potentially exacerbated by the Iran war. Both leaders are expected to navigate discussions cautiously to avoid upsetting major global powers. Wong highlighted the existing strong economic ties between Singapore and Japan, suggesting further collaboration in areas like artificial intelligence and the digital economy. He emphasized the importance of their shared commitment to free trade and rules-based multilateralism in navigating a world marked by uncertainty and disruption. The visit aims to build upon the existing partnership between the two nations.

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singapore-japan relations 90% economic cooperation 80% global tensions 70% lawrence wong 70% sanae takaichi 60% economic uncertainty 60% digital economy 50% free trade 50% artificial intelligence 50% multilateralism 40%

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