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linkhttps://www.wsj.com/news/author/weilun-soon calendar_today15-04-2009 21:25:32

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And we're live with our live blog covering Singapore's election today. Swing by for breaking news and latest updates from field reporters and analyses. Bloomberg Bloomberg Asia #singaporeelections #singaporevotes bloomberg.com/news/live-blog…

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It’s getting lively at Yio Chi Kang stadium, where PAP supporters wave clappers and lights as they wait for the arrival of teams led by PM Lawrence Wong and SM Lee Hsien Loong Bloomberg Bloomberg Asia #SingaporeElection #singaporevotes

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The crowd goes wild as sample vote counts are flashed live on screen, indicating that PAP candidates are in the lead. Single-seat ward tallies come first, given the smaller number of voters. Bloomberg Bloomberg Asia #SingaporeElection #singaporevotes

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Health Minister Ong Ye Kung arrives at Yio Chu Kang stadium to rapturous applause and cheers. He’s the leader of the Sembawang GRC team. Bloomberg Bloomberg Asia #singaporevotes #singaporeelections

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More cheers as the sample vote count for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC is announced. It’s helmed by PM Wong, and his supporters are mostly gathered here at Yio Chu Kang stadium. Bloomberg Bloomberg Asia #singaporevotes #singaporeelections

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The mood’s bubbling over at Yio Chu Kang stadium as more cabinet ministers arrive. They cheer for Chee Hong Tat, who’s transport minister and second minister for finance. Bloomberg Bloomberg Asia #singaporevotes #singaporeelections

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Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong has just arrived at Yio Chu Kang stadium. Lee handed over the role of prime minister to Lawrence Wong, Bloomberg Bloomberg Asia #singaporevotes #singaporeelections

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And here’s Ho Ching, wife of Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, greeting supporters. She was once CEO of Temasek Bloomberg Bloomberg Asia #singaporevotes #singaporeelections

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And here’s PM Lawrence Wong arriving at Yio Chu Kang stadium. What a night for his PAP team—it’s his 1st time leading the party into election, and initial tallies so far have been encouraging in a tightly fought race. Bloomberg Bloomberg Asia #singaporevotes #singaporeelections

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And here’s PAP’s Ng Chee Meng arriving. He’s faced a lot of heat during this campaign while running in Jalan Kayu SMC against Andre Low from Workers’ Party. Initial tally shows that Ng edged out Low slightly. Bloomberg Bloomberg Asia #singaporevotes #singaporeelections

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“Thank you for giving us a clear mandate,” transport minister Chee says in victory speech, on behalf of Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC team. They won with 75.21%. Chee took over lead role in GRC from Ng Eng Hen who retired. Bloomberg Bloomberg Asia #singaporevotes #singaporeelections

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“We’ll honour the trust that’s given to us by working even harder.” : PM Wong in speech with Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC team. He thanked the “strong mandate,” adds that it’s been “humbling” as 1st time PM and PAP Sec Gen. Bloomberg Bloomberg Asia #singaporevotes #singaporeelections

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Crowd goes wild as Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong goes around to shake hands with them. One even shouts ”阿公,我爱你!”, or “Grandpa, I love you!” in Mandarin. Bloomberg Bloomberg Asia #singaporevotes #singaporeelections

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Singapore's ruling party won big in yesterday's election. 1st-time PM Lawrence Wong says it's a "strong mandate" to lead Sg in a "turbulent world." Our wrap of what the results mean for Singapore. w/ Philip Heijmans, Bernadette Teo Bloomberg Bloomberg Asia bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Scoop: US-sanctioned tanker Gather View that called at a gov-managed Chinese port in Shandong actually did it as a zombie ship. Did the port operator knowingly allowed the ship to dock, or it was deceived? Gambit's gotten a lot riskier. Bloomberg bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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#US-#sanctioned tankers have emerged in the complex #maritime supply chain that ferries #Russian #oil to #India, raising questions about the Asian nation’s stance toward the flows just as imports hit a record. With Weilun bloomberg.com/news/articles/…