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Wong Kan Seng PPA(P) (Chinese: 黄根成; pinyin: Huáng Gēnchéng; Jyutping: Wong4 Gan1 Sing4; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: N̂g Kun-sêng; born 8 September 1946) [2] is a Singaporean former politician who served as 5th Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore between 2005 and 2011 and currently is the chairman of UOB Bank since 2018.
Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai [b] (born 18 December 1972) is a Singaporean politician, economist and former civil servant who has been serving as the fourth prime minister of Singapore since 2024 and the minister for finance since 2021.
Aug 16, 2021 · Finance Minister Lawrence Wong paid tribute to his father who has just passed away in a Facebook post on Aug. 16. Wong revealed that he had bade a final farewell to his father today which is also...
Aug 12, 2024 · This article explores the life and legacy of Wong Kan Seng and how it resonates through his son, Lawrence Wong, who has become a prominent figure in Singapore's political landscape. As we delve deeper into this familial connection, we will uncover the profound impact that Wong Kan Seng's principles and experiences have had on ...
- March 8, 1945
- Wong Kan Seng
- University of Malaya (Economics)
- Singaporean
Wong Kan Seng (b. 8 September 1946, Singapore–) 1 is a former People’s Action Party (PAP) cabinet minister. During his political career, he has held various key positions in the Singapore government, including Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Home Affairs.
Jul 12, 2022 · His father, Wong Kan Seng, was born in China’s Hainan Island and worked as a sales executive. The Hainanese were natives of Hainan Island which is the smallest Chinese Province. Kan Seng died on August 2021 at the age of 86.
Mr Ong graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) from the National University of Singapore. He was awarded the Public Administration Medal (Gold) (Bar) in 2021. Meet UOB's Board of Directors who help guide the Bank's growth and uphold its values.
