Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on May 23, 2025

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S’pore has never stayed neutral and does take positions on trade with US, China: DPM Gan

It takes a stance based on what is in the interests of Singapore and Singaporeans, he added.

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Crop of new office-holders largest since 2001; reshuffle provides for minority succession in Cabinet

PM Wong also solidified his 4G team, appointing four senior leaders instead of the traditional two deputies.

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Podcast: What PM Wong’s new Cabinet line-up signals for succession

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SMU law professor Eugene Tan and BowerGroupAsia’s managing director Nydia Ngiow discusses the Cabinet reshuffle in this episode of The Usual Place.

The 4G leadership renewal is in place, as the next generation of new faces looks to be groomed, note analysts.

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Revised height limits near airports among rule changes to boost competitiveness

The move could increase the housing supply in Singapore, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.

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Over 1,000 applicants get nod for Jobseeker Support scheme

Successful applicants can get up to $1,500 in the first month, $1,250 in the second and $1,000 in the third.

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Unsedated patients on life support have lower risk of heart complications, muscle shrinkage: NUH

Critically ill patients in ICU now have the option of staying awake while on life support.

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Thomson View $810m sale on hold due to ‘incomplete’ documents

It is potentially the biggest residential collective sale since Chuan Park’s $890 million sale in May 2023.

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HK hotel, famed for S’pore food, now a prohibited place because of national security

New subsidiary laws allow Beijing’s national security office to operate more effectively and openly.

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US government revokes Harvard’s right to enrol foreign students in major escalation

They make up more than a quarter of its annual enrolment.

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After the tariff shock, threat of a US bond market crisis looms

Planned tax cuts will blow out the fiscal deficit and debt, writes Vikram Khanna.

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