Singapore, April 18 -- Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has outlined three strategic directions to strengthen regional and global partnerships amid what he described as a "more fragmented and chaotic world."

Speaking at the S Rajaratnam Lecture on April 16, PM Wong emphasised that as an open economy, Singapore must take an active role in managing global commons. He highlighted the Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP), which has, since 1992, supported over 155,000 officials from more than 180 countries and territories, demonstrating Singapore's long-standing commitment to sustainable development and international cooperation.

He also stressed the importance of deepening regional integration and connectivity. ASEAN, Wong noted, r...