Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on April 6, 2025

You are reading the Morning Briefing newsletter. Get the news that prepares you for the day ahead, delivered to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter.


US tariffs could trigger ‘full-blown global trade war’: PM Wong

“Today, Singapore stands on a strong foundation, but all of you know that we are entering a world that is going to be more dangerous and unpredictable,” he added.

READ MORE HERE


‘It’s going to affect us very badly’: New Trump tariffs cast gloom over businesses in Asia

A Chinese toy exporter and an Indian shrimp exporter are among those who fear that orders from the US will shrivel up.

READ MORE HERE


MOM to make 3 ‘strategic shifts’ to better serve Singaporeans: Tan See Leng

Tech disruptions and global competition have “created new anxieties”, he said at a dinner to celebrate the ministry’s 70th anniversary.

READ MORE HERE


‘I thought I could outwit scammers’: Woman who lost over $78,000 to job scam in four days

Experts advised against engaging scammers as they can manipulate one's psychological vulnerabilities.

READ MORE HERE


Marsiling-Yew Tee residents to get new community clubs, parks and 18km cycling path

These improvements are part of a master plan for 2025 to 2030 launched by the town council on April 5.

READ MORE HERE


Sengkang residents to get rejuvenated park under WP town council’s 5-year plan

Other amenities in the works include a new rooftop butterfly garden and a dog run.

READ MORE HERE


Why 2 Malaysian businessmen are betting big on Cold Storage, Singapore’s oldest supermarket brand

Andrew Lim and Gary Yap are retail veterans from across the Causeway aiming to make the shopping experience feel more ‘human’, as Sumiko Tan finds out.

READ MORE HERE


S’pore’s cyborg cockroaches helping with search-and-rescue efforts in Myanmar quake

It is the first time in the world that such cyborgs have been deployed in a humanitarian operation.

READ MORE HERE


‘Revenge porn’ victims speak out: ‘Will he take pictures of me when I’m not looking?’

He filmed her without consent. The police gave him a warning. She's still living with the scars.

READ MORE HERE


Driver, 2 passengers at large after reversing from roadblock, abandoning car in Geylang

The police are on the hunt for the driver of a Mercedes car and his two passengers.

READ MORE HERE


Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.