Singapore task force tackles US tariff impact with communication, support, long-term strategies | Singapore may be small but is not without agency; committed to open, stable and rules-based global system: PM Wong

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Breakfast Brief Thursday, April 17, 2025 Singapore task force tackles US tariff impact with communication, support, long-term strategies [SINGAPORE] The task force set up in response to the US tariffs will work on three areas: "sense-making" and communication, immediate support measures and longer-term… Singapore may be small but is not without agency; committed to open, stable and rules-based global system: PM Wong [SINGAPORE] Singapore will continue to be a safe harbour, a global emporium and a trusted hub for all, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in a major speech charting out… HOCK LOCK SIEW Tech players in healthcare, finance sectors should have no excuses for falling foul of regulators [SINGAPORE] Tech startups typically receive some leeway from regulators, so as not to snuff out innovation. But for those operating in highly regulated sectors such as… Wealthy Chinese lose interest in US and Singapore homes [SINGAPORE] Chinese interest in US and Singapore homes has fallen as ultra-wealthy buyers prioritise lifestyle and investment over emigration, data from real estate… Powell says Fed remains in wait-and-see mode; markets processing policy shifts [CHICAGO] US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday (Apr 16) the Fed would wait for more data on the economy's direction before changing interest rates,… BREAKING 07:31 AM TSMC Q1 profit set to jump, but Trump's policies cloud its future 07:30 AM Rolex shines with bold new models and updates 07:14 AM Trump tariffs provoke growing economic uncertainty 07:00 AM Data centres in Asia must rethink cooling for a more responsible future 07:00 AM A day in the life: Christian Westbeld at Raffles Hotel Singapore 07:00 AM Pity American firms in China. Xi Jinping is hitting back 07:00 AM Tech players in healthcare, finance sectors should have no excuses for falling foul of regulators 07:00 AM Malaysia's CIMB tilts towards Singapore and Indonesia as regional bets deliver stronger returns 07:00 AM Asean's moment of truth may have finally arrived 07:00 AM AI's hidden risk that no one is talking about 06:54 AM AMD says US rule on chips to China could cost it US$800 million 06:40 AM Powell says Fed remains in wait-and-see mode; markets processing policy shifts 06:30 AM Sentosa's hotels are redefining eco-luxury 06:26 AM Oil up 2% to a two-week high as new US sanctions target Iran's exports 06:15 AM Europe: Shares close lower as ASML warns US tariffs cloud outlook MORE BREAKING NEWS BT Short takes Futureproofing Businesses for Resiliency | BT x DBS Budget 2025 Dialogue Scam Awareness & Prevention Workshop for Seniors Workers of eFishery protest at its Bandung based headquarters MORE VIDEOS Latest Podcasts BT Money Hacks: Smart cash moves for money mastery Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 WealthBT: Navigating a business sale MORE PODCASTS That's it for today's Breakfast Brief. Thank you for reading. You received this newsletter from someone? Sign up here to get daily updates right in your inbox. Other Good Reads Daily Debrief A round-up of all the important things that happened today. Property Insights Get an exclusive analysis of real estate and property news in Singapore and beyond. ESG Insights An exclusive weekly report on the latest environmental, social and governance issues. MORE NEWSLETTERS If you want to unsubscribe from this mailing list, click here.