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Singapore dissolves parliament ahead of general election

According to a government statement, 97 parliamentary seats will be contested in this election - four more than in the previous term. Nomination Day has been set for April 23, with the official polling date expected to be announced later today.

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (Photo: Reuters)
Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (Photo: Reuters)

Hanoi (VNA) – Singapore dissolved its Parliament on April 15 in preparation for an upcoming general election that is expected to serve as a key test for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who succeeded Lee Hsien Loong last year.

According to a government statement, 97 parliamentary seats will be contested in this election - four more than in the previous term. Nomination Day has been set for April 23, with the official polling date expected to be announced later today.

The election comes against the backdrop of ongoing global trade tensions. Although US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day delay on reciprocal tariffs for about 75 trade partners, excluding China, and imposed only a 10% basic tariff on imported goods, Singapore remains vulnerable to global economic headwinds due to its heavy reliance on international trade.

The Southeast Asian country has revised its 2025 economic growth forecast down to 0–2%, from 1–3%./.

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