Pakistan, April 15 -- Singapore will hold its next general election on May 3, 2025. This follows the dissolution of parliament at the advice of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The election will be a key test for Wong and his new leadership team. Nomination Day is set for April 23. It will be followed by a nine-day campaign and a "cooling-off day" on May 2.

This vote marks Singapore's 14th general election since independence and the first after Lee Hsien Loong stepped down. Wong hopes to gain a strong mandate to tackle rising inflation, housing issues, and demands for healthcare in an ageing society. Many expect the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) to remain in power since it has governed since 1959.

In the last election in 2020, the PAP...