Which Covid-19-related announcement was the most difficult to make?

Why holding regular Covid-19 conferences is important to connect with Singaporeans

What could 2021 look like?

Does he see the best in Singaporeans during this ongoing Covid-19 era, despite the expected complaints?

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 24: 2020 feels like a lifetime for Lawrence Wong

4:52 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

In this episode, Sumiko hosts Minister for Education and Second Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong, who is also the co-chair of the multi-ministry Covid-19 task force. He answers the following questions:
Which Covid-19-related announcement was the most difficult to make? (1:04)
Why holding regular Covid-19 conferences is important to connect with Singaporeans (1:55)
What could 2021 look like? Will the world be safe from Covid-19? (3:05)
Does he see the best in Singaporeans during this ongoing Covid-19 era, despite the expected complaints? (3:43)

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Produced by: Sumiko Tan and Ernest Luis

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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Lunch With Sumiko Ep 24: 2020 feels like a lifetime for Lawrence Wong
4:52 mins
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.
In this episode, Sumiko hosts Minister for Education and Second Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong, who is also the co-chair of the multi-ministry Covid-19 task force. He answers the following questions:
<ol>
<li>Which Covid-19-related announcement was the most difficult to make? (1:04)</li>
<li>Why holding regular Covid-19 conferences is important to connect with Singaporeans (1:55)</li>
<li>What could 2021 look like? Will the world be safe from Covid-19? (3:05)</li>
<li>Does he see the best in Singaporeans during this ongoing Covid-19 era, despite the expected complaints? (3:43)</li>
</ol>
Story and video here: <a href="https://str.sg/JLW7">https://str.sg/JLW7</a>
Produced by: Sumiko Tan and Ernest Luis
Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee
Follow the Lunch With Sumiko Podcast and rate us on:
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#lunchwithsumiko

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. This series has ended in February 2023, but it continues as its original video series format at ST's YouTube channel: https://str.sg/wPrB

Podcaster: Sumiko Tan

Produced by The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. This series has ended in February 2023, but it continues as its original video series format at ST's YouTube channel: <a href="https://str.sg/wPrB">https://str.sg/wPrB</a>
Podcaster: Sumiko Tan
Produced by The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

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