Singapore, April 23, 2025 (AFP) - PM faces first test as Singapore election campaign kicks off

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2025-04-23

Singapore's election campaign officially kicked off Wednesday, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong facing his first major test amid public frustration over rising living costs and a rejuvenated opposition. The May 3 polls are also coming as the wealthy city-state faces a turbulent global economy upended by US tariffs. Along with supporters, potential candidates gathered at nine nomination centres across the island to submit their documents to stand......

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