Singapore PM Wong urges voters to re-elect Cabinet for economic stability

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong urged voters to re-elect his entire cabinet in the upcoming election, emphasizing the importance of experienced leaders with established relationships in both the U.S. and China to navigate looming economic challenges. He warned that global economic headwinds, especially from potential U.S. tariffs, could lead to recession and job losses in Singapore’s trade-dependent economy. Wong highlighted the need for a cohesive team to manage these pressures, noting that losing key ministers—such as Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, who faces a competitive race—would weaken the government's effectiveness. The ruling People’s Action Party, in power since 1959, is expected to retain a majority, but discontent over rising living costs and the desire for more opposition voices have intensified competition in several constituencies. The main opposition Workers’ Party has pushed for the need to check government power and provide alternative voices in parliament. This election marks Wong’s first electoral test as prime minister after succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.