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SINGAPORE: The People’s Action Party (PAP) announced that Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean will not contest the new Pasir Ris-Changi GRC, led by Minister Indranee Rajah. The team includes Desmond Tan, Sharael Taha, and newcomer Valerie Lee, who aims to focus on cost of living, families, and infrastructure. The Singapore Democratic Alliance plans to contest the GRC, which PAP previously won with 64.16% of the vote in 2020. Full Article

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: The People’s Action Party (PAP) will field four new candidates in the Nee Soon GRC for the upcoming General Election, with Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam remaining as the sole incumbent. The newcomers include Goh Hanyan, Syed Harun Alhabsyi, Jackson Lam, and Lee Hui Ying, while incumbents Louis Ng, Carrie Tan, and Derrick Goh will not be contesting. In the last election, PAP secured 61.9%...

China's commerce ministry has condemned countries that engage in trade deals with the United States that disadvantage China, labeling such actions as "selfish." In the ongoing tariff conflict, while most nations face a standard 10% tariff from the US, China is subjected to tariffs as high as 145% on various products, prompting Beijing to impose retaliatory duties of 125% on American goods. The statement emphasizes China's intention to implement countermeasures against nations that appease Washington...

China views artificial intelligence as essential for enhancing military capabilities, addressing workforce challenges, and fostering national pride. In Shenzhen's Central Park, a group of teenage girls enjoys a rainy afternoon, singing along to music on their smartphones while a nearby "airdrop cabinet" from Meituan, the largest food delivery service in China, buzzes with orders for various food items. This scene illustrates the integration of technology into daily life and the innovative solutions being adopted to...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Red Dot United (RDU) has unveiled its slate of potential candidates for Nee Soon GRC in the upcoming General Election, including its secretary-general Ravi Philemon and chairman David Foo, announced on April 20, 2025. Both candidates have prior electoral experience, with Dr. Foo previously...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: As a People’s Action Party (PAP) MP, Dr Tan Cheng Bock, 85, had contributed much to Singapore and to the Ayer Rajah ward where he had served for many years, said National Development Minister Desmond Lee on Sunday (Apr 20)Adding that he respects Dr...