Singapore’s Ruling Party Expected to Continue Election Victory Streak

Singapore's electorate goes to the polls this week with the governing People’s Action Party widely expected to again extend it’s more than 50-year winning streak at the polls. All 89 seats in parliament are being contested for the first time since Singapore gained independence in 1965, making the polls a key popularity test for the ruling party.  As Singaporeans vote for a new parliament Friday, the opposition Workers Party is banking on voter displeasure to increase its...

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