Singapore polls open in first test of PM Wong’s mandate

Singapore polls open in first test of PM Wong's mandate Singapore polls open in first test of PM Wong's mandate

SINGAPORE — Singaporeans headed to the polls on Saturday in the first electoral test for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, as the trade-reliant nation navigates rising global uncertainty and economic headwinds.

Polling stations opened at 8 a.m. local time and will close at 8 p.m. Sample counts are expected to be released later tonight, with full results likely by early Sunday.