Trump tariff hike brings added China rate to 145% as Beijing bites back | AMK GRC heading for three-cornered fight at GE2025

Plus: System failed to protect Megan Khung, say social workers; pre-school not solely responsible | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. FRIDAY, APR 11 2025 Jonathan Wong Assistant Newsletter Editor Good morning, Remarks made by former Nominated MP Calvin Cheng suggesting that a group of Singapore activists relocate to Gaza were "completely insensitive and unacceptable", said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. More details in this report. In other news, Ang Mo Kio GRC is poised for a three-cornered fight in the upcoming polls after two opposition parties failed to reach a deal on which one will face off against the PAP. For more news and analyses on GE2025, sign up for ST's Special Edition newsletter. World Trump tariff hike brings added China rate to 145% as Beijing bites back China said it would restrict imports of Hollywood films, targeting one of the most high-profile American exports. Opinion Trump's world view and the dangers from his great wall of tariffs Midwestern anxieties are a common feature in both his politics and policies, writes Ravi Velloor. Singapore System failed to protect Megan Khung, say social workers; pre-school not solely responsible Megan's teachers were very quick to pick up on the physical signs of abuse, said the Singapore Children's Society. Singapore Ex-NMP Calvin Cheng's remarks on activists 'completely insensitive and unacceptable': PM Wong Singapore's racial and religious cohesion is the result of generations of patient effort, he added. Singapore Red Dot United to contest Holland-Bukit Timah GRC, introduces 3 potential candidates One of the three had stood in the 2011 General Election under the WP banner. Singapore GE2025: AMK GRC heading for 3-cornered fight after 2 opposition parties fail to strike deal The PAP team in Ang Mo Kio is helmed by Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Asia Coldplay breathes life into HK's dream to be a major Asia concert hub The jury is still out on whether it can rival established venues in the region like Australia, Japan and Singapore. Life Indie cinema The Projector to stop daily screenings at its Golden Mile Tower site It will raise ticket prices from April 17 due to rising operational costs. Sport S'pore badminton mixed doubles player Jessica Tan retires She won 10 titles with her husband Terry Hee, including a historic 2022 Commonwealth Games gold. Singapore Jail for man who stole colleague's wallet during flight, used her card at Changi Airport The victim quickly transferred all her money into another account after realising her card was being used. MOST POPULAR 1. Man drained grandmother's entire savings of $280k, lied that she was scammed 2. ICA investigating case of solo voter in polling district within new Tampines Changkat SMC 3. River Valley fire: 'The children wanted to jump,' says construction worker who helped save them 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.