#759 PM Lawrence Wong
Episode description
We had the privilege to host Mr. Lawrence Wong, Singapore's Prime Minister, for his first podcast interview. We discussed a range of topics, from redefining success in today’s world, the unique challenges faced by minorities, to Singapore's contributions to Palestinian statehood.
Are younger Singaporeans really becoming less hardworking? Are Singaporeans really better off going overseas to find opportunities? Are we ready to find our place in a chaotic world? Tune in to find out.
(01:14) Rahman and PM were from the same secondary school?!
(03:14) Embracing a new definition of success
(13:15) Do minorities have to work doubly hard to be successful?
(22:50) How to be entrepreneurial when everything is expensive?
(29:00) How to capitalize on Singapore's strengths to do business
(34:10) Singapore’s position on Palestine
(43:00) The new Singaporean ethos