Singapore · Head of government

Lawrence Wong

Prime Minister of Singapore.

Office

Prime Minister of Singapore

In office since

15 May 2024

How Wong took office

The UN protocol list records that he took office as Prime Minister and Minister for Finance on 15 May 2024.¹

Career

1. Civil servant and economist in several ministries, including Chief Executive of the Energy Market Authority²
2. 2011Member of Parliament, re-elected three times²
3. 15 May 2024 to presentPrime Minister and Minister for Finance^2,1

Education

• Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.²
• Master in Public Administration, Harvard Kennedy School.²

Notable facts

• He co-chaired Singapore's COVID-19 taskforce, according to the Prime Minister's Office.²

Official biography

Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.

Sources

1. United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
2. Prime Minister's Office Singapore, Mr Lawrence WONG