Asia News Roundup: Singapore’s Election, Japan’s Trash Bins, and More!
Hey everyone! 🌟 Let’s take a quick tour around Asia and see what’s been happening this week. Ready? Let’s go!
Singapore’s Ruling Party Wins Big in Elections 🗳️
In Singapore, the People’s Action Party (PAP) just had a big win in their general election! They got over 65% of the votes, which is more than they got last time. This means they’ve won for the 14th time in a row! 🎉
The Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, was very happy about the results. He said that this win will help Singapore handle tough times ahead. The PAP won 87 out of 97 seats in the parliament. That’s a lot!
Visitors to Japan Wish for More Trash Bins 🗑️
If you’ve ever been to Japan, you might have noticed that there aren’t many trash bins around. A recent survey showed that many visitors find this a bit tricky. About 22% of over 4,000 people said that not having rubbish bins was the biggest problem during their trip.
Why are there so few trash bins? Well, some were removed for safety reasons in the past. But good news! Some places like Nara Park have started putting trash cans back to help keep the area clean and protect the deer that live there. 🦌
Malaysia Plans a New Train Link to Thailand 🚆
Malaysia has an exciting plan! They’re going to start a new cargo train service between Kuala Lumpur, their capital city, and Bangkok in Thailand. This is planned for 2025. It will help them trade more things and connect better with other countries like Laos, the Chinese mainland, and Central Asia.
Myanmar Extends Ceasefire to May 31 ✌️
In Myanmar, there was a big earthquake in March that caused a lot of damage. To help with rebuilding, the government has extended a ceasefire until May 31. This means that fighting will stop for a while so people can focus on repairing and helping each other.
That’s all for now! Stay tuned for more news from around the world! 🌏
Reference(s):
Asia News Wrap: Ruling party wins Singapore polls, and more.
cgtn.com
