US EditionRenewable energy, carbon credits are priority areas of cooperation for Singapore, Philippines: Lawrence Wong
- Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong visited the Philippines on June 4 for a two-day state visit and met President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. At Malacañang Palace.
- The visit followed a five-year gap since the last Singaporean prime ministerial trip and aimed to strengthen Philippines-Singapore relations in multiple sectors.
- They explored expanding joint efforts in clean energy, environmental initiatives, medical collaboration, strengthening public sector leadership programs, and progressing regional projects like the ASEAN power grid and carbon market agreements.
- Bilateral trade reached S$19.1 billion in 2024, and both leaders highlighted the importance of joint projects that support climate goals, energy resilience, and economic opportunities.
- The visit reinforced robust ties with plans to finalize agreements on carbon credits and health cooperation, reflecting continued collaboration and mutual support in regional and global affairs.
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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrives in Malacañang
MANILA, Philippines — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived in Malacañang on Wednesday for a bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Wong and his wife Loo Tze Lui are in the country for a two-day state visit, marking Wong’s introductory trip to the Philippines. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and members
PH, Singapore boost relations
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday agreed to explore collaboration in "new and emerging areas" amid an increasingly complex and challenging geopolitical environment. During their bilateral meeting in Malacañang, Marcos and Wong reaffirmed commitments to boosting people to people and business ties, especially in high-impact sectors such as renewable energy, humanitarian response, green economy, …
The Straits Times
The Star Kuala LumpurSingapore and Philippines to expand collaboration in renewable energy, sustainability and healthcare
PM Wong thanked President Marcos for his invitation to visit and said the bilateral relationship “has never been better”. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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