As Singapore takes over the ASEAN chairmanship from the Philippines in 2027, both sides will ensure a smooth transition, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on July 15. The two countries will also continue strengthening ASEAN’s unity and resilience in a more uncertain world, PM Wong said in a Facebook post following a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. President Marcos is in Singapore for a working visit from July 14 to 16 – his fourth visit to Singapore as president. PM Wong noted that Singapore is one of the Philippines’ largest foreign investors, with both countries sharing “strong and growing ties”. There is potential to deepen cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence, as well as the green and digital economies, he said. “We also discussed ways to strengthen the longstanding ties between our peoples,” he said, thanking President Marcos for his country’s leadership as ASEAN chair.   https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/both-sides-to-ensure-smooth-transition-as-singapore-takes-over-philippines-as-asean-chair-pm-wong (ICE SINGAPORE)

Fonte notizia: The Straits Times, 15 July 2026