Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on April 1, 2025

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S’pore shows signs of slowdown ahead of Trump’s biggest tariff salvo on April 2

Caution reigns amid uncertainty over whether the tariffs will affect Singapore.

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Leasehold condos gain ground, profitability gap with freehold shrinks

Such condos near MRT stations are seeing rising profits as buyers prioritise location.

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Chinese contractor of quake-hit building that collapsed in Bangkok under scrutiny

Thai police have detained four Chinese nationals who allegedly tried to remove files from the building site.

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Election spotlight: Eyes on PM Wong’s turf in Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC

The GRC is one to watch, simply because it is the PM’s turf, and one that is solidifying as a northern PAP stronghold.

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Do Gen Zs in S’pore tackle life and work challenges differently than their parents did in the past?

A survey showed that the two generations take similar approaches when it comes to facing universal problems.

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Laughing gas abuse among young people in S’pore a concern: Medical experts

ST found that the gas is also being offered on two Telegram groups which peddle other drugs.

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Passenger to be charged with threatening to kill cabin crew member during flight to S’pore

He allegedly grabbed the wrist of a male cabin crew member and verbally threatened to kill him.

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Small, round foods pose choking hazard to children, SFA cautions parents

“Eyeball” candy similar to one a Penang boy choked to death on can be bought online here.

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‘Micro-retirement’ one way to address burnout – but comes with risks

There is evidence of so-called “scarring” effects on future wages.

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Wild Hokkaido: Ride horses, steam in saunas and spot wildlife in Japan’s remote ‘last frontier’

Toro is a tiny town deep in Hokkaido’s far eastern region that is often described as Japan’s last frontier.

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