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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during an event in Vietnam in March. Photo: EPA-EFE
Singapore

Singapore PM says US tariff delay ‘little comfort’ amid global uncertainty

Trade war has prompted governments to reassert greater control over resources ‘in case help doesn’t arrive on time’, Lawrence Wong says.

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US-China relations

Opinion | China can offer Trump the trillions of investment dollars America needs

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E-commerce

Temu cuts US ads after Trump’s tariffs, as app downloads plunge

Singapore

Singapore’s task force warns of ‘disorderly’ tariffs’ impact on economy

The task force led by Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong says it is open to adjusting current help measures for businesses and workers.

Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong (second from left) heads Singapore’s task force on economic resilience. Photo: Jean Iau
Semiconductors

ASML’s orders fall short, as CEO warns of tariff uncertainty

‘The situation will remain dynamic for a while,’ Christophe Fouquet, CEO of the chipmaking equipment giant, says.

US-China trade war

Opinion | Countries hoping to negotiate away Trump tariffs should think again

Trump’s appetite exceeds what most nations can offer. He couldn’t care less if negotiations are not completed within the 90-day pause period.

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Vietnam

South Korea and Vietnam huddle together against Trump’s tariff broadside

Vietnam wants South Korean companies to expand their operations. Samsung already produces more than 60 per cent of its phones in the country.

South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul (left) shakes hands with Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during a meeting in Hanoi on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

Philippines warns US tariffs could jeopardise US$5.6 billion fighter jet deal

The proposed tariffs’ impact on global supply chains is likely to raise the already hefty price tag on the jets, analysts say.

Malaysia

Xi’s visit: Malaysia ‘stands with China’ amid US tariff threat, Anwar says

The two countries signed a raft of deals spanning AI, infrastructure and agriculture as both leaders spoke out in defence of open trade.

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Malaysia

As Chinese students pick Malaysia, their parents buy second homes

Anwar could negotiate for more cooperation on education with Xi to capitalise on the momentum, industry insiders say.

A view of University Malaya. More students from China are looking to universities in Malaysia to further their studies. Photo: Shutterstock
Japan

Trump claims Japan security treaty is ‘one-sided’. What does he really want?

The US president’s ‘one-sided deal’ rhetoric is aimed at extracting trade concessions and higher defence payments from Tokyo, observers say.

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US President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Photo: AFP
China-EU relations

Trump’s scorning of Europe forces bloc to reconsider its ties with China

The debate has not escaped notice in Washington, where several US officials have warned the bloc against turning to its No 1 enemy.

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US-China trade war

China appoints new trade representative as US tariff war heats up

Li Chenggang will replace Wang Shouwen as China’s top international trade negotiator at the Ministry of Commerce.

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United States

Trump presses Beijing to make tariff offer: ‘ball is in China’s court’

The White House also stated that “China needs to make a deal with us. We don’t have to make a deal with them”, amid escalating tariff tensions.

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US President Donald Trump looks on during a cabinet meeting on April 10 in Washington. Photo: AFP
Singapore

Shipping under siege: armed piracy surges in Singapore Strait

Guns were reported in over half the attacks as acts of piracy and armed robbery soared almost fourfold in the vital shipping lane.

Cargo ships in the Singapore Strait. The International Maritime Bureau said the rise of reported incidents in the strait highlighted “the urgent need to protect the safety of seafarers navigating these waters”. Photo: AFP
China-EU relations

After Made in China 2025, could foreign firms lose tech edge, market share?

EU Chamber of Commerce in China report assesses impact of decade-long initiative to make China less reliant on other countries for critical tech and related resources.

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China-EU relations

Opinion | Time for the EU to stop outsourcing its China policy to the US

The EU must move quickly to engage with China based on European interests instead of defaulting to American positions.

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Hong Kong politics

Hongkong Post won’t accept US-bound parcels amid Trump tariff war

Postal service suspends land and sea delivery with immediate effect, while airmail packages will be turned away from April 27.

The Hongkong Post post a notice at the General Post Office in Central, stating that with immediate effect (16 April), the acceptance of surface mail containing goods destined for the United States will be suspended, and that the acceptance of airmail will be suspended with effect from 27 April. 16APR25 SCMP / Jelly Tse
Japan

Why Japan’s PM Ishiba is becoming unpopular with a ‘very disappointed’ public

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is struggling in opinion polls as voters fret about rising prices, stagnant wages and tense regional security.

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US-China trade war

For US ports and jobs tied to them, Trump’s tariffs mean ‘bumpy’ ride

Logistics and trade-dependent businesses find their operations in disarray as supply-chain analysts warn of greater uncertainty.

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US-China relations

Opinion | Like Cixi, Trump has made the mistake of declaring an ill-advised war

Soon after the empress dowager declared war on foreign powers in 1900, the Qing dynasty collapsed. Trump’s tariffs reflect the same delusion.

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a photo opportunity on the South Portico of the White House on April 9. Photo: AFP
Canada

Canada offers carmakers tariff relief, as Honda denies plans for switch to US

PM Mark Carney will exempt manufacturers from retaliatory duties as long as they keep making vehicles in the country.

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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at Nova Bus in Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

Exclusive | Trump tariffs could make China’s domestic economy stronger in long run: insider

Chinese economy is better prepared this time around compared to the last trade war with the US, an insider said.

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China-EU relations

Opinion | How Trump’s tariff chaos could bring Europe and China closer together

Notwithstanding conflicting positions on issues such as Chinese exports and Ukraine, the EU and China now have much more common ground.

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China trade

China’s Canton Fair traders say US buyers stepping back amid tariffs

Meanwhile, China’s showcase of electronic advancements are seen providing a much-needed boost to sentiment surrounding “Made in China” in uncertain times.

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The three-week Canton Fair offers a look at China’s hi-tech offerings, including electric vehicles and service robots. Photo: AP
E-commerce

American bargain hunters flock to China’s DHgate e-commerce app

‘There’s nothing a Chinese factory can’t make,’ a TikTok user says in a video purportedly showing suppliers of designer fashion brands.

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DHgate is a business-to-business wholesale platform connecting over 2 million registered buyers from more than 220 countries. Photo: Screenshot
Malaysia

China’s Xi arrives in Malaysia as Asean grapples with Trump tariff threats

Chinese president will meet Malaysia’s king and prime minister, with visit expected to usher in a rush of deals and increased cooperation.

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US-China trade war

‘Almost no orders’: Shenzhen chip traders mull closing shop as US tariffs bite

One of the world’s largest electronics markets, Huaqiangbei shows how fast the supply chain was upended by the tariff escalation with Washington.

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