2025 in 25 headlines
From a trade war to turbulence in the region and stock markets, here are some key highlights of 2025, as captured in headlines that made it to the front page of The Straits Times.
Trump launches trade war with sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
Pritam Singh found guilty of lying to parliamentary committee
CDL’s Kwek Leng Beng seeks to fire son as CEO over ‘attempted coup’
Former Philippine president Duterte taken into custody by ICC
South Korea’s Yoon removed from office
Singapore stocks see biggest drop since 2008 global financial crisis
China slaps 84% tariff on US goods, in dramatic escalation of trade war
Pope Francis dies at age 88
PAP gets 65.57% of vote in landslide win
Work begins on Terminal 5; all SIA, Scoot flights to move there
Self-driving public shuttles to hit Punggol roads by fourth quarter
Critical infrastructure in Singapore under attack by cyber espionage group
Border row turns deadly as Thailand, Cambodia exchange fire
Liquor licences for nightlife, F&B venues in Clarke Quay, Boat Quay extended to 4am
55,000 BTO flats to be launched from 2025 to 2027
Caning for Kpod suppliers among stiffer measures to tackle vaping from Sept 1
Israel, Hamas agree on first phase of Gaza deal; release of hostages likely within days
Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan’s first woman prime minister
Timor-Leste officially admitted to Asean, becoming its 11th member
Trump cuts tariffs on China after striking rare earths deal with Xi
Lions make Asian Cup history
SGX-Nasdaq tie-up enabling dual listings set for mid-2026
No smartphone and smartwatch use in secondary schools from 2026
38 Oxley Road gazetted as a national monument
At least 12 dead, 29 injured in terrorist attack at Australia’s Bondi Beach
