Tariffs reshape global... Albanese wins landslid... Vatican readies papal ... PAP wins decisively amid uncertainty AI Pope Image Backlash Lady Gaga’s record Rio... Prince Harry: Security... China EVs threaten West In other news
04-05-2025
About this site | Sitemap

PAP Wins Big Amid Economic Uncertainty

Date: 04-05-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | cnbc.com: 2 | scmp.com: 1
Image for cluster 1
Image Source:

Source: scmp.com

Image content: The image shows a large crowd gathered at night behind barricades at an outdoor event or rally. A person near the front is waving a Singapore flag, and many attendees are wearing team or group shirts and holding signs or props.

Summary

Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party secured a decisive mandate in the 2025 general election, winning 87 of 97 seats and lifting its vote share to about 65.6% in Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s first contest as leader. Voters prioritized stability and experienced governance against a backdrop of global economic headwinds, inflation concerns, supply chain disruptions, and US–China trade tensions, even as the campaign focused on cost of living, jobs, and growth. The opposition Workers’ Party retained its 10 seats but failed to expand beyond its strongholds, while smaller opposition parties underperformed, reflecting a fragmented field. International partners congratulated the result, and the government signaled continued support measures for businesses and workers as growth slows and trade frictions intensify.

Key Points

  • PAP increases vote share to ~65.6% and wins 87 of 97 seats
  • Lawrence Wong’s debut as PM marks a rebound and voter confidence in stability
  • Opposition Workers’ Party retains 10 seats; smaller parties underperform
  • Economic anxieties—cost of living, inflation, US–China tensions—dominate voter priorities
  • International partners congratulate Singapore as government readies support for economy

Articles in this Cluster

Fears of global instability drive Singapore voters into ruling People's Action Party's armsBritish Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

04-05-2025

Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, won a landslide with 65.6% of the vote and an overwhelming parliamentary majority, as voters prioritized stability amid global economic uncertainty, inflation, and job concerns. The result marks a rebound from recent weaker showings and is seen as a vote of confidence in Wong, who gained credibility during the pandemic. The opposition Workers’ Party retained its 10 seats and slightly grew vote shares in its areas but failed to expand, amid a fragmented opposition field. Economic headwinds, including inflation, supply disruptions, and US-China tensions, overshadowed recent PAP scandals, reinforcing voter preference for experienced governance.
Entities: People’s Action Party (PAP), Lawrence Wong, Singapore, Workers’ Party, parliamentary majority • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform

Singapore's People Action Party boosts vote share in landslide victory

04-05-2025

Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) won a landslide in the 2025 general election, securing 87 of 97 parliamentary seats and increasing its vote share to 65.57% from 61.2% in 2020. The opposition Workers’ Party retained its 10 seats. Turnout was 92.47%. It was Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s first election as PM; he becomes the first new PAP leader to improve the party’s vote share in his debut. The campaign centered on cost of living, jobs, and growth amid slowing GDP, trade uncertainties, and new U.S. tariffs. International partners, including the U.S. and EU, congratulated Wong and highlighted ongoing cooperation.
Entities: People’s Action Party (PAP), Workers’ Party, Lawrence Wong, Singapore, 2025 general election • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform

Singapore's People's Action Party boosts vote share in landslide victory

04-05-2025

Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) won a landslide in the May 2025 general election, securing 87 of 97 parliamentary seats and increasing its vote share to 65.57% from 61.2% in 2020. The Workers’ Party retained its 10 seats. With a turnout of 92.47%, the election—Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s first as leader—centered on cost of living, jobs, and growth. Wong, who succeeded Lee Hsien Loong in 2024, is the first new PAP leader to improve the party’s vote share in his debut election. International partners, including the U.S. and EU, congratulated the result. The vote comes amid slowing growth, downgraded GDP forecasts, and global trade strains, including new U.S. tariffs, prompting Singapore to form a task force to support businesses and workers.
Entities: People’s Action Party (PAP), Lawrence Wong, Workers’ Party, Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform

Singapore election: what’s to blame for the opposition’s failure to make inroads? | South China Morning Post

04-05-2025

Singapore’s 2025 general election saw the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) expand its dominance, winning 87 of 97 seats and boosting its vote share by five points from 2020, while the opposition held at the constitutional minimum of 12 seats (10 elected). Despite public frustration over the rising cost of living and calls for political diversity, voters ultimately prioritized stability amid global economic uncertainty and escalating US-China trade tensions, reinforced by PM Lawrence Wong’s appeal for a strong mandate. The Workers’ Party retained its existing seats but failed to break new ground, while smaller opposition parties underperformed, indirectly bolstering the PAP’s landslide. Analysts say Singaporeans’ choices mirrored trends in other democracies favoring incumbents during volatile times, and suggest shifting voter patterns could spell the beginning of the end for some weaker opposition groups.
Entities: People’s Action Party (PAP), Workers’ Party, Lawrence Wong, Singapore, 2025 general election • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: analyze