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Singapore Votes With New PM Seeking Strong Mandate Amid Tariff Turmoil

Singaporeans cast their votes Saturday in an election where Prime Minister Lawrence Wong faces his first major test against a rejuvenated opposition in uncertain economic times for the trade-centred nation.

International Business Times

Singapore election a test for ruling party against rejuvenated opposition

Singaporeans long accepted fewer freedoms in exchange for economic growth and good jobs. But that may be changing.

Al Jazeera

Trump’s tariffs are shaking up elections in Australia, Singapore and South Korea

Who's voting, what issues are driving voters on the ground—and how each country is handling a more protectionist, more volatile U.S.

Fortune

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Singapore dissolves parliament, paving the way for 3 May election

The ruling People's Action Party has been criticised for tight government control and a government-knows-best stance, media censorship and the use of oppressive laws against dissidents.

Euronews

Singapore to hold election on May 3 in first electoral test for PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says city-state is at a ‘critical juncture’ amid global uncertainties.

Al Jazeera

'Tough' Singapore Election Expected For Non-Lee Leader

Singaporeans vote on May 3 in an election that will test Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's leadership, as the wealthy city-state faces a turbulent global economy upended by US tariffs.

International Business Times

Why has Singapore dissolved its parliament and when is the general election?

Nomination day for candidates set for 23 April as voting to take place on 3 May

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Singapore dissolves parliament, paving the way for general elections

Singapore’s parliament has been dissolved to pave the way for general elections in which the city-state’s long-ruling party will seek to strengthen its dominance under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

The Independent UK

Teen sensation steers City past Perth in ALM

Melbourne City have snapped a three-game losing run with a 1-0 win over struggling Perth Glory, thanks to a super goal from teenager Lawrence Wong.

AAP

Singapore’s prime minister warns of a ‘third world war’ if U.S. and China force rest of the world to pick sides

Fortunately, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong thought a full split was unlikely: “I can’t see how a full decoupling can happen at this stage.”

Fortune

Vidmar praises City's resilience after 2-0 derby win

Melbourne City have defied an injury crisis to smash Western United 2-0 in a one-sided A-League Men derby at AAMI Park.

AAP

Malaysia and Singapore agree to launch a special economic zone in a rare move to attract investors

Malaysia and Singapore leaders have signed an agreement to create a special economic zone to attract global investment and ease the cross-border flow of goods and people

The Independent UK

Singapore economy grows 4%, beating forecasts

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says most workers have seen wages outpace inflation.

Al Jazeera

Trump's victory could make life harder for Hong Kong—and that may be good news for Singapore's banks

Banks like Singapore's OCBC are poised to gain from Chinese investment into Southeast Asia—now potentially supercharged by a new Trump trade war.

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International Business Times UK

Donald Trump to Become World's 4th Highest-Paid Leader with $400K Annual Salary; Which Countries Earn More?

Donald Trump will earn $400,000 annually in his second term, making him the fourth highest-paid world leader, with only leaders from three other countries earning more.

International Business Times

Family Feud Reignites Over Singapore Ex-PM's Historic Home

A bungalow where Singapore's early leaders spent long hours laying the country's foundations is under the spotlight as a bitter feud rages between former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew's children.

Al Jazeera

Singapore gears up for biggest corruption trial in decades

Ex-Transport Minister S Iswaran is accused of accepting gifts including F1 tickets and a Brompton bike from two tycoons.

Fortune

The era of 'invented in California, made in China' is over, warns Singapore PM

Beijing is “convinced that America is seeking to contain it and suppress its rise,” PM Lawrence Wong argued on Sunday.

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Caixin Global

Weekly Must-Read: China Set to Ease Controls on Genetic Resources to Plug Biotech Innovation Gap

The National Health Commission is spearheading the reform, Caixin has learned, in response to complaints that overly tough restrictions are choking innovation, particularly in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors

The Guardian - UK

Singapore PM promises ‘thorough investigation’ after severe turbulence on flight from London

Lawrence Wong offers condolences to family of Geoffrey Kitchen, who died during flight that left others critically injured

International Business Times

Relieved Travellers Land In Singapore After Deadly Turbulence

Rattled travellers and crew landed in Singapore Wednesday after a terrifying high-altitude plunge on a flight from London during which an elderly passenger died and more than 80 were injured.

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 1.01% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 1.1%

Caixin Global

Lawrence Wong: Singapore’s New Prime Minister Seeks to Be a ‘Servant’ of the People

Known as a consumate technocrat, Wong was sworn in on Wednesday, becoming only the fourth leader of the island nation since independence

The Guardian - UK

Singapore to get guitar-playing new PM in first transfer of power for 20 years

Lee Hsien Loong will stand down and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong at a challenging time for the city state

International Business Times

Singapore To Swear In Lawrence Wong As New Prime Minister

Singapore will swear in Lawrence Wong on Wednesday as the city-state's new prime minister, as Lee Hsien Loong steps down after two decades in office.

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