Singapore dissolves parliament ahead of imminent election
- Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam dissolved parliament on Tuesday, following advice from Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
- The dissolution prepares for a general election to evaluate support for Lawrence Wong, who became Prime Minister in May 2024.
- The upcoming election will allow Wong to seek his first mandate as leader of the People's Action Party.
- Nomination day, marking the start of the campaign period, is set for April 23.
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Singapore dissolves parliament, paving way for elections
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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 U.S. tariffs. This will be the first electoral battle for the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) under Wong since he succeeded Lee Hsien Loong, the son of founding premier Lee Kuan Yew, last year after decades of leadership by the Lees. Parliament was dissolved Tuesday, clearing…
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