GE Tonight: Is a "weakened mandate" a real risk for Singapore?

At the PAP Fullerton Lunchtime Rally, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned of storm clouds gathering over Singapore’s economic future, calling this "no ordinary storm." As global tariffs rise and protectionism grows, will voters factor these challenges into their decision at the ballot box? We unpack the competing narratives: the PAP’s call for vigilance, the opposition’s evolving stance on protectionism, and the Workers' Party’s cautious optimism. Joining us are Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor of Political Science at the National University of Singapore, and Nicholas Fang, Director for Security & Global Affairs at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs and a former Nominated Member of Parliament. Together, we discuss the geopolitical headwinds, the impact of a younger, more global electorate, and whether a weaker PAP mandate would truly leave Singapore more vulnerable on the world stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.