Singapore to expand trade pacts, push WTO reform amid escalating US-China tensions: DPM Gan

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THU, APR 17, 2025 Top Stories Singapore to expand trade pacts, push WTO reform amid escalating US-China tensions: DPM Gan [SINGAPORE] Singapore will expand trade ties, forge new alliances and push to reform the World Trade Organization (WTO) in response to escalating global trade tensions, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong at an event on Thursday (Apr 17). CapitaLand Investment launches its first retail Reit in China with assets worth 2.8 billion yuan [SINGAPORE] CapitaLand Investment (CLI) is moving to list its first real estate investment trust (Reit) in China with two major malls valued at 2.8 billion yuan (S$499 million). Singapore's March exports ease to analysts' surprise; forecast tipped for downgrade [SINGAPORE] Singapore's key exports rose at a much slower pace in March, to the surprise of analysts who expected double-digit growth. GE2025: With 'far greater stakes' this election, PAP manifesto provides 'road map to navigate a changed world' [SINGAPORE] In a profoundly changing world, this general election carries "far greater stakes", said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the launch of the People's Action Party (PAP) manifesto on Thursday (Apr 17) morning. GE2025: Workers' Party's manifesto offers 125 ideas, from redundancy insurance to prioritising local talent [SINGAPORE] The Workers' Party (WP) on Thursday (Apr 17) launched its manifesto for the upcoming general election, featuring 125 policy proposals across five broad areas. Singapore shares settle higher on Thursday; STI extends rally, up 1.6% [SINGAPORE] The Straits Times Index (STI) continued to rally on Thursday (Apr 17), tracking regional indices. PODCAST Market Focus Daily: Thursday, April 17, 2025 Asian markets boosted by 'Big Progress' in Japan tariff talks; Bank of Korea holds rate steady while citing big rise in downside risks; Singapore to expand trade pacts, push WTO reform amid escalating US-China tensions. Other Good Reads Asean Business Business insights centering on South-east Asia's fast-growing economies. Breakfast Brief All the latest news you need to know to start your day, right in your inbox. Property Insights Get an exclusive analysis of real estate and property news in Singapore and beyond. MORE NEWSLETTERS FOLLOW US DOWNLOAD THE BT APPS ABOUT US CONTACT US HELP TERMS & CONDITIONS DATA PROTECTION POLICY ADVERTISE WITH US You are receiving this e-mail because you subscribed to the BT Breakfast Brief. We're keeping you updated with our Daily Debrief, which helps you catch up with breaking news you may have missed. If you no longer wish to receive the Daily Debrief, please click the link below to unsubscribe. If you want to unsubscribe from this mailing list,click here.