Singapore’s ruling party wins election in landslide

Singapore’s long-governing People’s Action Party (PAP) retained its dominance in a recent election, winning 87 out of 97 seats in parliament while the opposition Workers’ Party (WP) maintained its 10-seat lead. Despite the WP’s strong performance and growing public concerns over rising living costs and housing shortages, PAP, under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, secured a comfortable win with significant margins in most races. Analysts note this shift reflects broader political sentiment, particularly among younger voters, and underscores challenges for Singapore as it navigates global economic instability amid ongoing US-China tensions.