Singapore Finance Minister Lawrence Wong picked as PM heir apparent

Prime Minister Lee says new leader of '4G' politicians won 'overwhelming support'

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Singaporean Finance Minister Lawrence Wong has been chosen as the leader of the city-state's next-generation politicians, and by extension, its likely next prime minister. © Singapore Press via AP Images

DYLAN LOH, Nikkei staff writer

SINGAPORE -- Singapore's Finance Minister Lawrence Wong has been selected to lead his generation of politicians, putting the 49-year-old first in line to succeed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

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