Viral Politics and Global Discourse

PM Lawrence Wong’s speech on US tariffs and global trade shockwaves didn’t just make headlines in Singapore - it went viral around the world, earning praise from political commentators and international audiences. But is it a true rallying cry that will inspire confidence? Elsewhere, the saga regarding former NMP Calvin Cheng’s comments about sending a group of activists to Gaza has triggered a series of negative reactions, with the latest one from PM Wong himself. Calvin Cheng has since apologised, but is it too little, too late?

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(01:00) Intro
(10:05) PM Lawrence Wong Goes Viral
(31:58) Calvin Cheng’s Gaza Comments Spark Backlash
(51:11) One Shiok Comment
(55:11) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

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PM Lawrence Wong Goes Viral

• 'Very, very powerful': PM Wong's response to Trump tariffs strikes a chord with audiences worldwide
• World suffers if US-China relations fray with tariffs: PM Wong
• TRUMP RAMPAGE | How Far Can He Go?

Calvin Cheng’s Gaza Comments Spark Backlash

• Calvin Cheng's remarks 'completely insensitive, unacceptable'; Singapore must nurture and protect its cohesion: PM Wong
• Masagos, Shanmugam disagree with former NMP Calvin Cheng's views on Israel-Palestine conflict
• Ex-NMP Calvin Cheng 'deeply remorseful' over comments on pro-Palestine activists
• Vivian says he did not ‘like’ FB post offering to relocate S’poreans to Gaza; Meta investigating
• No intention of 'downplaying tariffs': PSP's Leong Mun Wai calls for new trade deal with US
• [2016] Police report filed against former NMP Calvin Cheng for controversial comments about terrorists' children

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