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Singapore’s ruling party kept its hold on power in national elections, but the opposition made significant gains, capturing the highest number of seats it ever has in the tightly controlled city-state ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore's long-ruling party retained power Saturday but its support fell sharply, while the opposition made historic gains, in a general election held under the shadow of a coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)

The opposition had accused the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) of being irresponsible, but officials insist they did enough to ensure the 2.65 million eligible voters could cast their ballots ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s ruling party appeared set to maintain its grip on power despite heading for its worst performance ever as the pandemic left the economy reeling, a result that could shake up the city-state ... ( read original story ...)

The People's Action Party (PAP), which has governed Singapore for six decades, is assured of victory but faces an opposition with some popular candidates and backed by the estranged brother of the ... ( read original story ...)

Voting is mandatory in the affluent city-state, but many fretted about the risks as they lined up in masks for as long as an hour to cast their ballots, with jobs at the top of their agenda as the ... ( read original story ...)

The election's outcome is a foregone conclusion, but let's see how much backing Singaporeans give to their all-powerful government's Covid-19 response. ( read original story ...)

Singapore headed to the polls Friday as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s ruling party seeks to extend its 55-year rule with a fresh mandate to counter the city-state’s worst-ever recession amid the ... ( read original story ...)

The small city state is one of a handful of countries to hold a vote during the pandemic so far. Strict safety measures are in place, with voters wearing gloves and masks and given timed voting slots. ( read original story ...)

Strict safety measures are in place, with voters concerned about the virus and a looming recession. ( read original story ...)

Amidst the country's accelerated digitalisation efforts, and as voters head to the polls, the Singapore government must realise it also needs to transform the way it engages its population, which ... ( read original story ...)

Some 2.65 million Singaporeans will cast their ballot Friday with strict safety protocols to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's ... ( read original story ...)

Wearing masks and plastic gloves, Singaporeans began voting Friday in a general election that is expected to return Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's long-governing party to power. About 1,100 polling ... ( read original story ...)

Coronavirus health and safety requirements could change the appeal of an airport that even locals visited on their days off. The pressure is felt across Asia, which had been the site of an airport ... ( read original story ...)

The People's Action Party (PAP), which has governed Singapore for six decades, is assured of victory but faces an opposition with some popular candidates backed by the estranged brother of the country ... ( read original story ...)

Women are poised to score historic wins in Singapore’s elections, as a record number of females contest seats on Friday’s ballot. ( read original story ...)