The Straits Times - April 28, 2025
The Straits Times - April 28, 2025
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April 28, 2025
Good Govt Needed to Take S'pore Through Changed and Troubled World: SM Lee
For Singapore to have a good government in a troubled world, it is important for the country to have a good team of ministers and MPs, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
4 mins
US wants to explore creative solutions to strengthen trade relations with S'pore: DPM Gan
The US wants to explore \"creative solutions\" to strengthen its trade relations with and facilitate critical exports from Singapore, as the Republic is an important trading partner and friend, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
4 mins
US Treasury chief defends 'strategic uncertainty' of Trump tariffs
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on April 27 defended President Donald Trump's tumultuous tariff policy — which has put global markets on a roller coaster — as a way of creating \"strategic uncertainty\" that gives Washington the upper hand.
1 min
World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF
Global policymakers gathering in Washington last week breathed a collective sigh of relief that the US-centric economic order that prevailed for the past 80 years was not collapsing just yet, despite US President Donald Trump's inward-looking approach.
3 mins
Stand up and reject racial, religious identity politics; uphold multiracial unity, says SM Lee
Singaporeans need to stand up and reject racial and religious identity politics forcefully and affirm their unity, regardless of race, language or religion, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
2 mins
Income-Allianz deal made in good faith; NTUC will do better, says Ng Chee Meng
Labour movement felt sale was reasonable, labour chief says after criticism from WP
4 mins
PSP's 'anti-foreigner rhetoric' will affect jobs, businesses in Singapore, says SM Teo
Republic's unity, stable government and rational policies draw firms here, he adds
4 mins
PAP's solutions grounded in the present, but with steady eye on the future: Desmond Lee
Many opposition parties have suggested that the ruling PAP is taking Singapore in the wrong direction, but the party has always planned to help the country overcome present-day challenges while keeping an eye on the future.
4 mins
A weekend at the hustings Rainbows, rallies and revelry
Singapore's general election rallies are always a spectacle, and this past Friday and Saturday, the island was positively ablaze with colour, character, and the unmistakable pulse of democracy in action.
6 mins
Chee Soon Juan and candidate Gigene Wong apologise for her racial slur at rally
Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan apologised to Singaporeans on April 27, after the party's Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC candidate Gigene Wong used a racial slur on her teammate Ariffin Sha.
3 mins
SDP candidates will be full-time MPs, says party chief
Chee says they can outdo those from PAP and raise pertinent issues in Parliament
3 mins
More support for labour MPs means greater mandate to speak for workers, says Chan
Their work behind the scenes also shows how effective they can be, he adds
3 mins
PAP's Denise Phua Defends Relevance of Mayors After SDP, PAR Call for Scrapping of Post
PAP candidate for Jalan Besar GRC Denise Phua said the roles of mayors and the community development councils (CDCs) continue to be important as they serve regional roles that are separate from those of MPs or grassroots advisers.
3 mins
PAP's Lee Hong Chuang banks on decades of grassroots experience
He may become a first-time MP at age 55 after this general election, but Mr Lee Hong Chuang said he is not a novice in helping residents solve their problems.
2 mins
Opposition challenged to offer not just buzzwords, but specifics of policy proposals
Ong Ye Kung says it is time for Singaporeans to scrutinise, compare policies across parties
4 mins
Festival streets among 19 proposals by PAP's Sengkang GRC candidates
Festival streets in Sengkang where different generations can mingle are among 19 proposals that PAP candidates for the GRC have put up, hoping they will sway the minds of residents there.
2 mins
What parties said about key issues at roundtable discussion
The five political parties fielding the most number of candidates in the general election participated in a televised roundtable discussion on April 27. They discussed, in turn, issues surrounding geopolitics and the economy, immigration and jobs, and the cost of living. All parties were asked a common question on these topics before being asked different follow-up questions by academics. The incumbent PAP was allocated half the speaking time, while the other parties shared the remaining half equally. Aqil Hamzah and Tay Hong Yi present a summary of what they said.
6 mins
'I'm the underdog': WP's Andre Low on facing labour chief Ng Chee Meng
Party's candidate for Jalan Kayu says he is up for the challenge and armed with new ideas
4 mins
PSP's Kebun Baru and Marymount candidates make campaign pledges
If elected to Parliament, PSP's candidate for Kebun Baru SMC, Mr Tony Tan, said he will be a \"full-time MP\".
2 mins
Incumbent WP MPs in Sengkang pledge to push for educational reform, more childcare leave
Educational reform remains one of the biggest priorities of the WP's Sengkang team, which is working on behalf of a constituency largely made up of young families, said Associate Professor Jamus Lim.
2 mins
Over 15,000 Road Accidents in Malaysia During Hari Raya Travel Rush
More than 15,000 road accidents and 123 deaths were recorded in Malaysia during the Hari Raya travel period in April, according to statistics from Bukit Aman's Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department.
2 mins
LG's exit from $11b nickel plan sparks criticism over policies in Indonesia
Observers say move is setback for country's EV ambitions, but govt insists mega project is on track
3 mins
South Korean presidential front runner Lee gets his party's nod
South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party of Korea on April 27 named Lee Jae-myung, the party's former leader, as its candidate for the snap presidential election slated for June 3.
1 min
Japan PM visiting Vietnam, Philippines amid tariff fallout
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba left on April 27 for a four-day trip to Vietnam and the Philippines, as Tokyo seeks to shore up regional ties after US President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught.
1 min
At least nine killed in Vancouver after vehicle ploughs into festival crowd
Man arrested after incident at Filipino community event on weekend before polls
2 mins
China seizes disputed reef near Philippine military outpost: Report
The Chinese coast guard has seized control of a disputed reef near a major Philippine military outpost in the South China Sea, according to Beijing's state media, adding to longstanding territorial tensions with Manila.
2 mins
Continuity or rupture: What direction for the next pope?
Next leader could bring different priorities, but is unlikely to change doctrine: Experts
3 mins
Putin Ready for Ukraine Peace Talks 'Without Preconditions,' Says Kremlin
Russia is ready to hold peace talks with Ukraine \"without preconditions,\" President Vladimir Putin told US envoy Steve Witkoff at a meeting on April 25, the Kremlin said on April 26.
1 min
Iran 'extremely cautious' about success of nuclear talks with US
Iran and the US have agreed to continue nuclear talks this week, both sides said on April 26, though Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi voiced \"extreme cautious\" about the success of the negotiations to resolve a decades-long stand-off.
3 mins
Russia Claims Last Ukrainian Troops Expelled From Kursk
Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed on April 26 what he said was the complete failure of an offensive by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, after Moscow said they had been expelled from the last village they had been holding.
2 mins
PropNex, real estate agents and law firms sued over '99-to-1' deals
They face claims from private property buyers penalised by taxman for trying to pay less stamp duty
4 mins
Singapore-born Le Le Gets Into Brawl With Another Panda in China
Singapore-born giant panda Le Le, which returned to China in 2024, is now living a solitary existence after getting into a brawl with one of his enclosure mates.
1 min
Traditional Chinese medicine scene gets infusion of new blood
More young people pursuing field of study, but a career as a practitioner remains tough
2 mins
Hongkong Land surges on $1.1b asset sale; CDL strong even with board peace elusive
Several stocks hit their highest levels so far in 2025 as retail investors pile in
4 mins
China has an army of robots on its side in the tariff war
China's secret weapon in the trade war is an army of factory robots, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), that have revolutionized manufacturing.
5 mins
Citi Singapore chief eyes projected $131 trillion pie in new wealth
To capture a share, the company has located wealth hubs in Hong Kong, Singapore and UAE
3 mins
What first-mover advantage? Japan walks a tightrope in US trade talks
The country is prepared to make concessions, but the pressures on Japan from a ravaged global order might be far greater.
7 mins
Discussions on 'de-risking' from the US have begun
Amid an ongoing shortage, the average cost of a 5kg sack is now 4,217 yen (S$38.60), more than double the prices in April 2024.
4 mins
Prabowo, Jokowi and the question of the power of 'two suns'
Is Indonesia back to the politics of twin power centres?
5 mins
Singapore moves to reduce packaging waste, boost recycling
From rolling out guidelines to limit packaging waste to an upcoming beverage container return scheme, Singapore is firing on several fronts to help reduce waste.
2 mins
Can technology and collaboration solve our global waste woes?
This is part of a series of primers on current affairs and issues in the news, and what they mean for Singapore.
6 mins
Replies SMEs: Resources available to stay resilient and future-ready
We refer to Mr Lock Chee Wee's letter \"Give boost similar to CDC vouchers for SMEs' digital transformation\" (April 18).
1 min
GE2025: Right to give every voter a choice
I think the news analysis \"GE2025: In aspiring for political maturity, should Singaporeans look beyond just being able to vote?\" (April 25) misses the importance of the right to vote in a maturing democracy.
1 min
Voices of youth Life • Meaning lies in small joys and our connections, dreams
What makes life meaningful? People around me say it is the amount of hard work I put in, and the outcome of my efforts. But is it really?
1 min
Letter of the day A design museum can reveal much about Singapore
When news of the setting up of a design museum was announced in March, I believe many wondered what the differences between a design museum and an art museum are (Old SJI building could house new Singapore Design Museum, March 10).
1 min
Keep your eye on Babelicious in the last
April 28 South Africa (Kenilworth/Greyville) form analysis
4 mins
Ismadi's Rocket Boy Fires Another
The Ismadi Ismail-trained Rocket Boy motored home to claim the RM26,000 (S$7,800) Cosmo C (1,100m) race in Ipoh on April 26.
1 min
Ka Ying Rising To The Everest
HK's Champions Day also delivers upset win with Red Lion and Japan coup with Tastiera
2 mins
Rublev Falters in Madrid
Defending champ upset by Bublik to fall out of top 10, Sabalenka battles through
3 mins
Ryu, Saigo Hold 1-Shot Chevron Advantage
South Korea's Ryu Haeran shook off a shaky first round to fire a four-under 68 to grab a share of the third-round lead on April 26 at the Chevron Championship in The Woodlands, Texas.
2 mins
Race Participant Dies at 2XU Compression Run
A 23-year-old man died at the 2XU Compression Run on April 27.
1 min
Amir eyes SEA Games after road mile mark
Patience is the key for Amir Rusyaidi, as he became the first Singaporean to run the mile in under 4min 20sec, after he clocked 4:19.55 at the Australian Road Mile Championships' elite men's race in Ballarat, Victoria, on April 26.
1 min
Celtics Ready for Fight Against Physical Magic
The Orlando Magic will be looking to even their National Basketball Association (NBA) Eastern Conference first-round play-off series when they meet the visiting Boston Celtics in Game 4 on April 27 (April 28, Singapore time).
2 mins
Palace's belief in Glasner pays off with final spot
When Crystal Palace failed to win any of their first eight English Premier League games this season, the alarm bells might have been ringing for their Austrian coach Oliver Glasner.
2 mins
Bringing European Expertise To S'pore
S'porean Bai driven to apply experience from top football leagues in role as FAS VP
3 mins
'Good boost' as Hojlund's goal rescues United
Rasmus Hojlund saved Manchester United from a third successive English Premier League defeat with a last-gasp equaliser in the 1-1 away draw against 10-man Bournemouth on April 27.
2 mins
Pool's Red-Letter Day
Record-equalling 20th league title crowned in style with emphatic win
3 mins
Elections Explained for Kids as Singapore Goes to the Polls
With Polling Day on May 3, it is a good opportunity for parents to discuss the general election with their children and explain its impact on Singapore
4 mins
A Simple Basketball Class Brings So Much Value To My Autistic Daughter
It keeps her active, helps her acquire skills and lets her interact with others, which is why I'm all for the moves to promote greater inclusivity in sports in Singapore
4 mins
DJ Jade Rasif now a cat mum because of Mofusand
She even named her British shorthair after the Japanese illustrated series featuring cats
8 mins
Think twice before getting that tiny terrapin
It is common to see these little critters on display in pet shops and aquariums here.
2 mins
A Turner Prize shortlist that J.M.W. Turner might have appreciated
Mohammed Sami, an Iraqi painter who once created murals of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein, and Zadie Xa, a Canadian artist of Korean heritage, are among the nominees for 2025's Turner Prize, the organisers of the prestigious British art award announced on April 23.
2 mins
Stripped-down Carmen buoyed by pleasing leads
When the Singapore Lyric Opera (SLO) last mounted a production of Georges Bizet's Carmen in 2011, times were very different.
2 mins
J-Hope Is a Rock Star at First Solo Show in S'pore
The member of K-pop supergroup BTS signaled his ambitions as an artiste in his own right
2 mins
Assault Video From Trial
Lawyers for Sean Combs lost their bid to keep all footage of his 2016 hotel assault on his former girlfriend, American singer Casandra Ventura, out of his racketeering and sex trafficking trial, which starts in May.
3 mins
Warner Bros Fends Off Superman Copyright Lawsuit Ahead Of New Film
Warner Bros. Discovery convinced an American judge to dismiss a lawsuit over rights to the iconic character Superman, lifting a legal headache before the entertainment company releases its new Superman movie later in 2025.
1 min
A British magic society finally says sorry for ousting its first woman member
Magicians never reveal their secrets. But sometimes, they admit they were wrong.
3 mins
Actors with Down syndrome tear down barriers with Hamlet
It is one of English playwright William Shakespeare's most existential questions: \"To be or not to be?\"
2 mins
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