Singapore’s Lawrence Wong meets tycoons, leaders as he wraps up Hong Kong visit

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Connor MycroftMarch 28, 2026 at 10:51 AM

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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong concluded his first official visit to Hong Kong since assuming office in 2024. During the three-day visit, Wong met with prominent political figures and business leaders, including Richard Li Tzar-kai, Daryl Ng Win-kong, and Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee. Discussions focused on regional developments and potential collaborations between Singapore and Hong Kong in areas such as the digital economy, technology, innovation, and sustainability. Wong described the visit as "short but meaningful," emphasizing the potential for closer cooperation between the two Asian financial centers to contribute to regional growth and resilience. He noted the city felt familiar yet renewed, with a clear sense of dynamism.

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Wong had discussions on regional developments and areas for collaboration between the two Asian financial hubs.

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Wong's visit was his first official visit to Hong Kong since becoming prime minister in 2024.

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Wong described his visit to Hong Kong as a “short but meaningful visit”.

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Lawrence Wong met Hong Kong political heavyweights and business leaders during his visit.

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Closer cooperation between Singapore and Hong Kong would contribute to the region’s growth and resilience.

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Sino Group 30% Kerry Properties 30% Kuok Khoon Hua 30% Li Ka-shing 40% Pacific Century Group 40% Daryl Ng Win-kong 40% Andrew Li Kwok-nang 50% Richard Li Tzar-kai ×260% Singapore 70% Hong Kong ×590% Lawrence Wong ×490%

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