Asia reacts to PM Ardern's resignation
20 January 2023
When Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her shock resignation on January 19, the news spread around the world. How did the headlines read across Asia? The Asia Media Centre rounds up the key coverage for you.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern has been a steadfast friend to Singapore, says PM Lee - Straits Times
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been a steadfast friend to Singapore, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said. PM Lee wished her the best and thanked her for her partnership and support. “She is an inspiration to many, and I wish her and her family all the best!” he wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared her resignation on Thursday (Jan 19) for personal reasons. The questions are who will replace her and whether her successor will continue her domestic and foreign policies, says founder and president of consulting firm Bo Zhiyue China Institute Bo Zhiyue.
From Covid-19 to a domestic terror attack and a climate crisis, Ardern has had more than her fair share of challenges while also facing toxic misogyny. But by deciding the time and manner of her leaving, her reputation as one of NZ’s most popular and powerful PMs will be burnished, likely generating even more political capital for her.
Jacinda Ardern's shock resignation as New Zealand PM and who might succeed her - Indian Express
One of the youngest world leaders, Jacinda Ardern was often seen as a star proponent of the centre-left ideology. Here’s a look at Ardern’s role in world politics, the major changes she led the country through, and the possible candidates to succeed her.
'No more in the tank': Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand leader - Rappler
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday, January 19, made a shock announcement she had “no more in the tank” to continue leading the country and would step down no later than early February and not seek reelection.
Banner image: Jacinda Ardern at the swearing-in of the new Cabinet when she first became prime minister in 2017. Image: Wikimedia Commons.
- Asia Media Centre
