Skip to main content
A Singapore Government Agency Website How to identify
Official website links end with .gov.sg
Government agencies communicate via .gov.sg websites (e.g. go.gov.sg/open). Trusted websites
Secure websites use HTTPS
Look for a lock () or https:// as an added precaution. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Government officials will never ask you to transfer money or disclose bank log-in details over a phone call.

Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if you are unsure if something is a scam. For more information on how to protect yourself against scams, please visit the ScamShield website.

Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Hong Kong
Articles

Visit by Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong to Hong Kong, 13-18 May 2019

14 June 2019

This article has been migrated from an earlier version of the site and may display formatting inconsistencies.

Visit by Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong to Hong Kong, 13-18 May 2019

Minster for National Development and Second Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong visited Hong Kong at the invitation of the Hong Kong Government under the Sponsored Visitors Programme from 13-18 May 2019.  During his visit, Minister Wong met Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, Secretary for Development Michael Wong, Financial Secretary Paul Chan, Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Patrick Nip, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury James Lau and Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas Yang to reaffirm the strong and multifaceted Singapore-Hong Kong relations and exchange views on regional developments.   Minister Wong also called on former Hong Kong Chief Executive and Vice-Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Tung Chee-hwa and spoke on Singapore’s urbanisation experience at a forum organised by Our Hong Kong Foundation which is a think-tank headed by Mr Tung. 

While in Hong Kong, Minister Wong visited Tanner Hill, Hong Kong’s first non-subsidesied quality housing for senior citizens and the West Kowloon Cultural District to understand about Hong Kong’s approach to urban development.   Minister Wong also visited Cyberport, a hub for Hong Kong’s fintech start-ups, to learn about Hong Kong’s policies to accelerate development of its innovation and technology sector.  Minister Wong also engaged Singaporeans based in Hong Kong during a networking reception. 

Man and Carrie Lam stand between Chinese and Hong Kong flags in a hall.

Minister Lawrence Wong with Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam 

Two men in suits shake hands indoors with landscape paintings on the wall behind them.

Minister Lawrence Wong (left) with Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan

Panel discussion with four men in suits seated on a stage with a large screen behind them.

Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at a forum organised by Our Hong Kong Foundation 

Group poses for a phone selfie at a formal event with chandeliers and a crowd.

Minister Lawrence Wong interacting with Singaporeans at a dinner networking reception

Back to top