Singapore Gives Nod to Three Candidates to Run for President

Bloomberg2023-08-22

Sept. 1 will be first presidential vote in over a decadeAll three candidates agree to campaign in ‘dignified’ mannerSingapore’s elections department said that three candidates will run for president ...

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