SINGAPORE: Singapore’s labour demand slowed in the first quarter of 2025, amid economic uncertainty and escalating global trade conflicts, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Monday (Apr 28). While the labour market has continued to expand, employment growth slowed in the first quarter compared to previous quarters, and the…
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HONG KONG: Asian stocks were mixed on Monday (Apr 28) as investors assess how the land lies on the trade war front with countries seeking to temper Donald Trump’s eye-watering tariffs. Investors were also keeping tabs on China after President Xi Jinping and other top leaders last week discussed plans to boost consumption in the world’s number two economy. After a much-needed positive run-up last week markets started Monday on a tepid note, with eyes on…
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WASHINGTON: Top officials in US President Donald Trump’s administration on Sunday (Apr 27) pressed Russia and Ukraine…
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“GOOD TEAM” FOR A CHANGED WORLD Referencing the PAP’s slogan in this election, Mr Lee said that the polls is about whether Singapore would have a good government to deal with a changed world. There are upheavals that could lead to long-term consequences, such as the United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs,…
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LIVERPOOL: Liverpool roared back from a goal behind to thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 and wrap up the Premier League title in style on a momentous day at Anfield on Sunday (Apr 27). Needing only a point to ensure a record-equalling 20th English title with four games remaining, Liverpool were rocked…
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SINGAPORE: The US wants to explore “creative solutions” for some critical exports from Singapore, including pharmaceuticals, as both sides discuss concessions on the global tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Sunday (Apr 27). Mr Gan, who is also Minister for Trade and…
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Like many others, the pandemic had allowed him to reset from a hectic work life where more time was spent on meetings than making things in the workshop. “During Covid, I went a bit feral. We were not supposed to go into the office, so I pretended I was horticulture…
