US business groups voice dismay at Trump’s new tariffs
The tariffs are disruptive and will jack up prices for most Americans, they say. Read more at straitstimes.com.
New Pasir Ris Bus Interchange, long-delayed Woodleigh Bus Interchange to open in late April
SINGAPORE – The long-delayed Woodleigh bus interchange in the Bidadari housing estate will open to the public on April 20, ...
New US tariffs likely to hurt firms in Singapore; nearly half say they will pass on costs, survey finds
SINGAPORE - Nearly half of companies in Singapore (45 per cent) plan to pass on the increased costs from new US tariffs to ...
Thousands of Haitians take to streets to protest surging gang violence
PORT-AU-PRINCE - Thousands of Haitians took to the streets in Port-au-Prince on Wednesday to express their anger against ...
South Korea's acting President orders emergency measures over US tariffs
US President Donald Trump has unveiled global reciprocal tariffs that include a 25 per cent rate on South Korea. Read more at ...
Taiwan details surge in Chinese activity on last day of war games
TAIPEI - Taiwan's defence ministry on Thursday detailed a surge in Chinese military activity as Beijing wrapped up a second ...
Vietnam charm offensive fails to stave off 46% Trump tariff
The new levies could significantly dent Vietnam’s ambitious goal of boosting growth to at least 8 per cent in 2025. Read more ...
North Korean IT warriors push to infiltrate European firms
North Korean IT workers have historically focused on infiltrating companies in the US. While American jobs remain a major ...
China urges US to cancel reciprocal tariffs
China will resolutely take countermeasures to safeguard its rights and interests, the Commerce Ministry said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
19 years’ jail for mum who abused 4-year-old girl, whose body was burned after she died
SINGAPORE - The mother of four-year-old Megan Khung who had been abused and humiliated for more than a year before she died was on April 3 sentenced to 19 years’ jail.
‘Terrifying’: Canadian auto workers dismayed at looming US tariffs
The manufacturer is one of the most exposed to the looming tariffs, according to ratings agency Moody’s. Forty per cent of Stellantis cars sold in the United States – under the Ram, Fiat, Dodge or ...