About 20 PAP MPs likely to retire before GE2025 | Digital investment platforms set to stay despite concerns

Plus: S'porean motorcyclist dies in accident on Thai highway | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. SATURDAY, APR 19 2025 Tan Mae Lynn Newsletter Editor About 20 PAP MPs are likely to retire before the upcoming election, with four confirmed so far. It could include a record number of first-term MPs, some perhaps unexpected two-term MPs, and some political office-holders. Which MPs have hinted at possible retirements? A total of 18,389 Singaporeans living abroad have successfully registered as overseas voters and will be notified via e-mail on the polling process after Nomination Day on April 23. They may also log in to the ELD's Voter Services to check their application outcome. For more updates and highlights on the campaign trail, subscribe to ST's GE2025 newsletter here. Singapore About 20 PAP MPs likely to retire before GE2025, four confirmed so far Backbencher PAP MPs typically stay for about three terms. Singapore Leadership renewal an ongoing exercise for the WP, say party leaders Any political party that does not renew itself will become irrelevant, said WP chair Sylvia Lim. Singapore Candidates announced in two-thirds of constituencies so far, 5 days before Nomination Day Parties may hold off on finalising candidates in constituencies where they expect to go head-to-head, said observers. Singapore GE2025: 18,389 overseas voters successfully registered, will be notified via e-mail 9,759 will vote by post, while the remaining 8,630 will vote in person at overseas polling stations. Asia Keeping it in the family: Philippine political clans set to tighten grip in upcoming polls The party-list system, introduced in 1987 to ensure the poor have a say in government, is dominated by powerful families. Asia Xi plays long-term game of keeping South-east Asia onside during his tour of region The Chinese leader's message of solidarity was received with varying enthusiasm, notes Regional Correspondent Philip Wen. World Trump says US will soon 'take a pass' if Russia or Ukraine baulk on deal "If for some reason, one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we're just going to say, you're foolish," he told reporters. Business Digital investment platforms set to stay despite concerns Young investors like that these platforms are accessible and allow them to learn about investments. Asia Peony power: Chinese city boosts profile and industry with help from unofficial national flower Dubbed China's "peony capital", Heze accounts for over 85 per cent of the country's peony seedling supply. Asia Singaporean motorcyclist dies in accident on Thai highway during Songkran season He had been in Thailand with friends on a tour. MOST POPULAR 1. Naked man attacks 3 cops in Hougang, slashes another person 2. 22 taken to hospital after multi-vehicle collision on the AYE 3. GE2025: WP introduces four fresh faces it will field in election, including former diplomat If you received this newsletter from someone, sign up here to get daily updates right in your inbox! If you have any feedback, please drop us an e-mail at st-newsletters@sph.com.sg Sign up for more free newsletters from The Straits Times here. Manage subscription here.