PAP has finalised slate for GE2025, which will take place amid great global uncertainty: PM Wong | 10 questions on healthcare financing in S'pore

Plus: SIA offers special flight rates, bonus miles to mark SG60 celebrations | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. SATURDAY, APR 12 2025 Amee Enriquez Deputy Newsletter Editor Good evening, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said today that the PAP has finalised its slate of candidates for the upcoming general election, which will be held at a time of great global uncertainty. They will be introduced, constituency by constituency, in the coming days. In other news, avid travellers can look out for special rates on selected Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights. This is part of the SIA Group's initiative to celebrate the nation's 60th birthday. More details in this report. Catch up on the news that matters, any time. Join ST's WhatsApp channel. Singapore PAP has finalised slate for GE2025, which will take place amid great global uncertainty: PM Wong The PAP will field more than 30 new candidates – the largest in recent history – in its 2025 slate. Singapore Key days and announcements to look out for in the lead-up to the election The Writ of Election, once issued, will pave the way for the start of election hustings. Singapore River Valley fire: 'The children wanted to jump,' says construction worker who helped save them "The fire was so hot. But I die, no problem, I just needed to save the children," he said. Singapore Megan Khung deserved better. It takes all of us to keep other children like her safe Beyond processes and protocols, it is important to nurture a "we are in this together" mindset in tackling abuse, the writer says. Life More younger adults diagnosed with early-onset colorectal cancer in Singapore Lack of exercise, a diet rich in processed meat and family history of the disease raises the risk. Singapore Healthcare financing in S'pore: 10 questions for DPM Gan and Health Minister Ong With an ageing population, will Singapore be able to continue offering good healthcare at affordable prices? Business G'day Australia, Hei Norway: Where to spend your Singdollar amid Trump's tariff drama Some platforms have seen a spike in conversions to the currencies of popular travel spots. Singapore SIA offers special flight rates, bonus miles to mark SG60 celebrations SIA will offer fare deals for 77 destinations, while Scoot will offer discounted rates for 60. Sign up for more free newsletters from The Straits Times here. Manage subscription here.