Singapore's prime minister elevates a possible successor to deputy prime minister

As part of a succession plan, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong promoted his finance minister to his deputy, but the exact date of the handover remains unknown.

Lawrence Wong, 49, will become deputy prime minister on June 13 as part of a Cabinet change, according to his office. In Lee's absence, Wong, who will keep his financial position, will serve as acting prime minister, according to the statement.

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