Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on April 9, 2025

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Trump set to unleash 104% tariffs on China as Beijing vows to ‘fight it to the end’

The S&P 500 ended down 1.6 per cent as tariff angst killed the US stocks rally.

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China could hit US films, chicken with import curbs in trade war

Two influential bloggers, who are seen as connected with the state, outlined six ways Beijing could hit back.

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More consensus than conflict on Trump’s tariffs in the House

Opposition MPs did not have many objections to the plan the Government laid out.

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GE2025: SDP uncertain about fielding team in Holland-Bukit Timah, search for candidates ongoing

SDP chairman Paul Tambyah also said talks with two other parties over the GRC are still ongoing.

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Printing vendor hit by ransomware attack engaged by ELD for GE2025; election operations not affected

ELD said it has worked with the vendor to enhance its processes for the upcoming polls to minimise any risks.

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Real estate sector to face stricter compliance, tougher fines to tackle money laundering

There are more than 36,000 property agents in Singapore as at January.

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CDL seeks nod to buy back shares; Kwek family stake could rise to 55%

The move could see the shares held by the public cut to about 45.09 per cent from 50.58 per cent.

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SIA offers special rates, bonus miles to mark SG60

SIA will offer fare deals for 77 destinations, while Scoot will offer discounted rates for 60.

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‘I am not a robot’ tests were irritating. Now they are dangerous

Hackers have completely flipped the script and are using CAPTCHAs to defraud human users, writes Irene Tham.

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Woman who allegedly stabbed landlord-boyfriend in Ang Mo Kio goes on trial for murder

The victim’s other tenant claimed the woman had demanded a $5,000 “break-up” fee.

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