SINGAPORE, April 5 -- Singapore will continue to work closely with Malaysia and other Asean members to strengthen regional economic integration and maintain constructive ties with global trading partners, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said.

According to The Straits Times (ST), Wong in a Facebook post late yesterday, said the region had faced significant developments, including sweeping US import tariffs, and stressed the importance of solidarity among Asean nations during uncertain times.

"It is more important than ever for Singapore, Malaysia, and our Asean neighbours to strengthen our cooperation and solidarity," he wrote, following a phone call with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to convey Hari Raya Aidilfitri greet...