India, May 14 -- Singapore is often counted among the most affluent countries in Asia. But in a recent public address, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong issued a warning to citizens, amidst the backdrop of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war.

PM Wong's Message to the Citizens

While speaking at a public event, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned citizens about 'tough times ahead', due to the global surge in energy and oil prices caused by the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war. Wong urged the country's citizens to 'adapt and conserve'.

But at the same time, he emphasised that Singapore is prepared for this turbulent situation of uncertainty. "Singapore cannot be insulated from such global upheavals - no country can, least of all a small island ...