Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on April 8, 2025

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More than 11,000 DBS, Bank of China customers’ information compromised after data attack on vendor

Both banks have placed the relevant accounts on enhanced monitoring, and are contacting affected customers.

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Election spotlight: East Coast GRC ripe ground for GE2025’s plot twists

The five-member constituency looks once again to be among the most precarious election battlegrounds.

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S’pore needs leaders with integrity, competence, a sense of public service: Heng Swee Keat

Mr Heng also gave his views on East Coast GRC, PAP and the growing desire for political pluralism.

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Cheaper food, drinks at 140 coffee shops to celebrate SG60

The coffee shops are operated by Badaling, Broadway, Chang Cheng, Koufu and Select Group.

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Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China, terminates talks

Negotiations with other countries will begin taking place immediately, he said.

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How will Asean negotiate on US tariffs? With wares, weapons and the South China Sea, say analysts

But without a collective trade framework, the US is unlikely to adopt a uniform tariff policy towards Asean, added an expert.

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S’porean students in US on edge amid Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus protesters

Faced with the threat of sudden visa revocation, some say the only surefire protection is silence.

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S’pore software engineer salaries rebound, but pay for AI roles fails to lift off amid hype

Software engineers form the largest group of tech professionals here, accounting for 31 per cent as at 2022.

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Sumiko at 61: 10 things about your ageing heart and why it can be more worrying for women

Pregnancy and menopause are two vulnerable phases for women, say doctors.

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Chingay nominated by S’pore and Malaysia for Unesco’s intangible cultural heritage list

The bid also marks the 60th anniversary of bilateral relations between the two countries in 2025.

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