Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 4, 2025

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Govt will help S’poreans cope with cost pressures for as long as needed: PM Wong

He acknowledged that the cost of living is the biggest concern for many Singaporeans.

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S’pore should be realistic, yet confident as new world order takes shape, says Vivian Balakrishnan

The Republic can emerge stronger if it remains principled and S’poreans stay united, he says.

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Trump confirms 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, doubles levy on China

He said reciprocal tariffs would take effect on April 2 on countries that impose duties on US products.

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Higher allowance for NSFs, SAF training in Indonesia, and new Safra in Bayshore

Mindef will raise monthly allowance for NSFs by between $35 and $75 from July 1.

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Driver killed in high-speed crash on Nicoll Highway was director of Chee Song Foods

The Porsche was bought brand new in May 2021 and was registered under Chee Song Foods.

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Europe eyes Asia for economic opportunities amid US rift

Is a further Indo-Pacific economic pivot in the offing?

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Human error caused announcement on private-hire cars to be prematurely released: Amy Khor

IT vendor NCS has taken steps to prevent a similar error, Dr Khor said.

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Measures used to quickly pass law blocking Income-Allianz deal ‘used sparingly’: Indranee

Normally, such law proposals would have gone to a select panel before being passed.

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Judge voids marriage of man who died in 2017 after mum sues Vietnamese ‘wife’

The judge found that the marriage was a sham.

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Now Boarding: Head to Chiang Rai for heaven in a glamping tent

Visama Mae Chan is more than a glamping site – it is a chance to reconnect with nature and the community.

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