Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on April 7, 2025

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Market carnage: Singapore bank stocks battered as STI plunges 7.5%, HK sinks 13.2%

Investors fear Trump tariffs and trade war could push the world into a recession.

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Here are the biggest losers among Singapore stocks in Trump tariff sell-off

The STI extended its losing streak on April 7, plunging more than 325 points.

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Property tycoon Robert Ng, 3 kids to be designated politically significant persons under Fica

All four are members of committees of China’s top political advisory body.

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GE2025: All you need to know about your constituency

Explore your constituency’s history, past election results, and key insights — all in a single hub.

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3 new bus services in Toa Payoh, Tampines and Whampoa to be rolled out by June

The services are the first of 15 new bus services expected to be launched in 2025.

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Sheltered linkways, more seating areas mandatory for new buildings

Lactation rooms at educational institutions will also be mandatory under BCA’s updated regulations.

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UOB and OCBC to cut interest rates on flagship savings accounts from May 1

DBS and Maybank are not cutting interest rates for now.

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Home buyers beware: 109 housing developers blacklisted in Malaysia

Most developers were blacklisted due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Two men who raped 16-year-old girl in park toilet get jail, caning

The victim’s grandmother and brother blamed her for the incident.

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The multi-million-dollar game changer: How live-stream selling is reshaping travel and tourism

Selling travel experiences and packages over live streaming has gone mainstream.

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