Singapore keeps 2025 growth forecast despite easing US-China tensions, upward revision of Q1 growth

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THU, MAY 22, 2025 Top Stories Singapore keeps 2025 growth forecast despite easing US-China tensions, upward revision of Q1 growth [SINGAPORE] Despite first-quarter growth coming in marginally higher than advance estimates, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) maintained its 2025 full-year forecast range at 0 to 2 per cent. Judge questions whether Thomson View's S$810 million en bloc deal secured 80% mandate within time stipulated [SINGAPORE] A High Court judge has questioned whether Thomson View Condominium received the 80 per cent mandate required for its collective sale to go through within the one-year period stipulated under the law. Downside risks could intensify for exporters once 90-day tariff truce expires: EnterpriseSG [SINGAPORE] Singapore's key exports increased 3.3 per cent in Q1 2025 ended March, higher than the 2.4 per cent expansion in the previous quarter. 'Increasingly difficult and challenging' to partner both US and China: DPM Gan Kim Yong [SINGAPORE] It is getting increasingly difficult and challenging to work with both the US and China amid rising uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong. Singtel jumps 2.6% on S$0.10 per share dividend, S$2 billion share buyback plan [SINGAPORE] Shares of Singtel rose on Thursday (May 22) morning after the telco giant announced a final dividend of S$0.10 per share and initiated its first share buyback programme of up to S$2 billion. PODCAST Market Focus Daily: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Asian equities track Wall Street sell-off as US deficit fears grow; Bank of Japan says it wont intervene to stop bond yield spike; Bitcoin rally takes largest token past US$111,000 for first time; Singtel returns to the black with S$2.8 billion H2 profit and unveils S$2 billion buyback programme. 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.