The Singapore Labor Party enhances the voting share in the victory of the ground collapse

The ruling Labor Party in Singapore has returned to power in a victory for the landslide collapse in the fourteenth general elections of the country, as it handed over the governance of the city’s state again to Lawrence Wong as prime minister at a time when commercial turmoil shook the world.

Pap I got 87 seats in Parliament consisting of 97 seatsWhile the main opposition Labor Party, the main opposition, stuck to its ten seats in the elections that witnessed a Standard copies of 92.47 %According to the local media. Voting in Singapore is mandatory For citizens above 21.

Sounds were made with 92 seats, after PAP won five seats on the day of nomination on April 23.

The ruling party also increased its share in voting, and received 65.57 % of national votes, compared to 61.2 % in the 2020 elections.

These were the first elections in Wong as prime minister, and it was controlled The cost of living issues, jobs and economic growthAccording to the local media CNA.

Wong is the first leader of the National People’s Party to improve the party’s vote in its first elections.

The PAP vote share in the 1991 and 2006 elections decreased, when Singapore witnessed a change in the Prime Minister in 1990 and 2004.

Wong, the Minister of Finance, also took over from Lee Hsin Long in May 2024. Lee is currently working as the first minister in the cabinet in Wong.

PAP has ruled Singapore since 1959, when the city under the leadership of the British has gained full autonomy. Singapore became independent in 1965.

Talk after the elections“He was very modest and gratitude to the results,” Wong said, adding that “Singaporean gave PAP a clear and powerful mandate to rule.”

“The results will put Singapore in a better position to confront this troubled world. Many are closely watching the elections, whether they are international media, investors or foreign governments, they will have noticed the results of the night. It is a clear indication of confidence, stability and confidence in your government.”

Early on Sunday morning, the US State Department here Wong on PAP’s victory, saying he is looking to work closely with the new government to enhance economic growth and defense relations.

European Commission President Ursula von der Lin He said in a post on x The European Union appreciates its “excellent cooperation” with Singapore.

She added: “Our partnership is deepening, in trade and investment, as well as defense, security and innovation.”

The elections also come at a time when Singapore is slowly developing economic growth and an unconfirmed commercial condition.

In April, it was Singapore The gross domestic product growth forecast has reduced To 0 % -2 %, with the country’s monetary power reduction policy twice this year.

The gross domestic product in the country’s first quarter came in less than expected, by 3.8 %.

Wong warned earlier this year that Singapore had interfered in the recession in 2025, and it was The work band formed Under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Young in April to help companies and workers move in cases of immediate uncertainty arising from the American tariff and relevant global developments.

Jean made a call with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lootnick last month. Singapore is seeking concessions for the pharmaceutical exports to the United States, while also working with Washington to enhance export controls for high -end artificial intelligence chips, Jean said After the meeting.

He also said that Lootnick reported that the 10 % basic tariff imposed by the Trump administration in early April was “an umbrella”, and it is not likely to negotiate.

Singapore was 10 % tariff, although there is a trade deficit with the United States Free Trade Convention since 2004.