U.S. trade negotiations appear to be progressing positively, as the Ministry of International Trade and Industry initiates tariff discussions, with Cabinet approval granted, according to Fahmi.

🎧 Singapore Election Serenades: 2025's Unlikely Jamboree! 🎵

🌴 Down the Hustings Lane with Music 🌴Singapore's upcoming 2025 General Elections are heating up, with an unexpected twist - candidates serenading voters via social media! Candidates from various parties are showcasing their hidden talents on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, from saxophone solos to shaky karaoke performances.

🎼 The Rising Stars: Candidates with a Melodic Spark 🎼One candidate, Samuel Lee of the People's Power Party, has gone viral due to a self-composed ditty praising the importance of finding a career path. Meanwhile, opposition leader Pritam Singh can be found crooning at his party's Lunar New Year celebration videos. Even Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has been spotted strumming the guitar at a local band's gig!

🎧 Politics and Melodies: More Than Just Music 🎧One might wonder if these musical performances are just entertainment or have political implications. According to political scientist Walid Jumblatt Abdullah from Nanyang Technological University, the focus should be on substance, rather than social media stunts. Walid believes that voters seek authenticity and credibility in candidates, as well as their stance on key issues such as cost of living, sales tax, inequality, and affordability.

📈 The Economic Backdrop 📈The election comes amidst economic uncertainty, with potential recession looming due to US tariffs. As always, bread and butter issues remain top of mind for voters, who will be casting their ballots in a bid to influence policy decisions.

🎯 Power Play: Elections 2025 🎯With the 2025 elections fast approaching, the People's Action Party (PAP), which has ruled Singapore since independence in 1965, is eager to hold onto power. The PAP will be looking closely at their popular vote, as the party's share dropped to 61% in 2020 compared to 70% in 2015. If the PAP experiences another decline and the Workers' Party builds on their record 10 seats in 2020, it could suggest a weakening grip on power.

🔵 The Soundtrack of the Future 🔵While the use of musical performances for political campaigns is not a new phenomenon, it's fascinating to see how candidates in Singapore are embracing the digital era. Perhaps these melodic moves will strike the right chord with voters, or perhaps they'll just provide a fun, engaging distraction. One thing's for sure - the 2025 election is set to be an interesting symphony! 🎶 🎵

In light of the upcoming 2025 General Elections in Singapore, candidates are utilizing social media to showcase their hidden talents, such as Samuel Lee's self-composed ditty focusing on finding a career path.
Even Singapore's Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, has been seen strumming the guitar at local band gigs, adding to the musical mix.
Political scientist Walid Jumblatt Abdullah from Nanyang Technological University asserts that while these musical performances may be entertaining, credibility and authenticity are crucial factors voters seek in candidates, alongside their stance on key issues like cost of living, sales tax, inequality, and affordability.
The election is scheduled amidst economic uncertainty, with potential recession looming due to US tariffs, making bread-and-butter issues a priority for Singaporeans.
The People's Action Party (PAP), which has been in power since Singapore's independence in 1965, is eager to retain power, particularly focusing on their popular vote after a drop to 61% in 2020 compared to 70% in 2015.
As the Workers' Party builds on their record 10 seats in 2020, a decline in the PAP's popular vote could suggest a weakening grip on power in the 2025 elections.
With candidates using digital media for political campaigns, the 2025 election in Singapore is poised to be a unique blend of politics, music, and general news, much like a broadsheet covering war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, and general news in a single edition.