S’pore will help shape a more stable, resilient, inclusive global environment: PM | New task force to address immediate tariff shock

Plus: Lion City Sailors reach historic Asian Champions League Two final | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. THURSDAY, APR 17 2025 Jonathan Wong Assistant Newsletter Editor Good morning, Singapore is charting new frontiers and will be opening diplomatic missions in Africa and Latin America over the next few years. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also established a new Development Partnership Unit to coordinate efforts across agencies, strengthen collaborations and focus on areas where Singapore can make a meaningful impact globally, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said yesterday at the S. Rajaratnam Lecture. In other news, Lion City Sailors became the first Singapore football team to reach the final of a continental competition after beating Sydney FC 2-1 on aggregate yesterday in the Asian Champions League Two semi-final. For more on GE2025, sign up for our Special Edition newsletter to get alerts and highlights in the lead-up to Polling Day. Singapore S'pore will help shape a more stable, resilient and inclusive global environment: PM Wong Singapore can also serve as an incubator for practical ideas and initiatives, he said. Business S'pore's new task force to address immediate tariff shock, and also plan for the future It will help businesses and workers in Singapore to cope with the impact. Business Fresh grads, mature workers may face job challenges amid US tariffs: Tan See Leng An NTUC poll found that 11 per cent of union leaders have heard about possible retrenchments. Asia Xi says China stands with S-E Asia to counter 'unilateralism', amid US tariffs He is in the region to shore up economic and trading ties amid a stand-off with the US. Singapore GE2025: Social entrepreneur among 10 potential candidates featured in PAP video PM Wong says unity is a precious asset that S'pore must continue to protect and nurture Singapore Red Dot United unveils line-up for Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC, Jurong Central SMC It will face a PAP team led by Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu. Singapore First EV fast chargers at open-air HDB carparks in operation At least 14 more open-air carparks are expected to have fast chargers within the next six months. Business Stocking up on shares? Tread carefully as Trump's tariff pause has yet to settle, experts warn His 90-day halt on reciprocal tariffs does not mean things are back to square one, they say. Sport Lion City Sailors reach historic Asian Champions League Two final They will face Emirati side Sharjah FC in the final on May 18. Opinion Why it's time S'pore has a Design Museum It is not just about looking back, but also inspiring new generations to push boundaries, says the writer. MOST POPULAR 1. GE2025: Singaporeans will go to the polls on May 3, Nomination Day on April 23 2. S'porean households to get $500 in CDC vouchers from May 13, valid until Dec 31 3. Woodlands double murder: Singapore hangs man who killed pregnant wife, daughter in 2017 If you received this newsletter from someone, sign up here to get daily updates right in your inbox! If you have any feedback, please drop us an e-mail at st-newsletters@sph.com.sg Sign up for more free newsletters from The Straits Times here. Manage subscription here.