Singapore’s People’s Party increases the share of sound in the sliding victory

The Singapore’s Power Party was returned to the expected government in the 14th general elections in the country.

Pap 87 seats in the 97-seat parliamentThe main opposition Worker Party saw 10 places in one election record-down 92.47%according to local media. Voting in Singapore is compulsory For citizens over 21.

Sounds 92 seat, after the PAP wins five places on a walk with the day of the candidate on April 23.

The ruling party, increasing the sound rate, gaining 65.57% of the national vote compared to 61.2% of the 2020 elections.

This election became the first to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as Prime Minister and dominated Prospects for living issues, as well as the prospects of the country and economic growthCNA according to local media output.

Wong is the first PA PAP leader to improve the sound share of the party in the first election.

PAP’s share in 1991 and 2006 Singapore fell in the election elections when he saw the change in the Prime Minister in 1990 and 2004.

Wong, the Minister of Finance, took Lee Hsien Loong in May 2024. Lee currently serves as Prime Minister in the Wong Cabinet.

Pap has been managed by Singapore since 1959, and the city of the city under the British is full self-defense. Singapore became independent in 1965.

Speaking after the electionWong said, “Singaporeans said,” Singaporeans said, “Singaporeans have given a strong and strong mandate.

“The results will sound in a better position to face this turbulent world. Many will give you a valid signal to your government, noting whether international media or foreign governments, and the results of this evening.”

Sunday morning, US State Department congratulated In the victory of PA, Wong is looking forward to working closely with the new government to strengthen economic growth and defense relations.

European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leien He said in an article in X The EU assessed the “excellent cooperation” with Singapore.

“Our partnership is deepening, trade and investment, as well as defense, security, innovation,” he said.

The election also merges the economic growth of Singapore as slowed down and a vague trade situation.

There was Singapore in April GDP reduced an increase forecast Up to 0% -2%, the country’s money administration simplifies hanging policy twice this year.

In the first quarter for the country, GDP was lower than expected and 3.8%.

Wong, the beginning of this year could enter and have Singapore in the recession in 2025 A task group formed In April, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong led and helps employees visit the emergency uncertainties caused by US tariffs and related global developments.

Gan, last month called the US Trading Secretary Howard Lutnick. Singapore is looking for discounts for drug exports to the United States, but also to strengthen export control for high-level AI chips along with Washington Gan said followed by the meeting.

However, Lutnick’s 10% initial tariff imposed by Trump administration in early April said that he was not subjected to negotiations.

Although Singapore has a trade deficit with the United States and A, 10% was hit by tariff Free Trade Agreement since 2004.