Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong will attend the state funeral of former Malaysian prime minister Abdullah Badawi on April 15 in Kuala Lumpur, said the Singapore Prime Minister’s Office.

Singapore can no longer rely on a "working" global trading system to fit into, unlike in previous crises, and a recession, though unlikely, remains a possibility, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Monday (Apr 14).

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The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong today.

Discussions on tariffs were held between a representative from the United States Department of the Treasury (UST) and senior officials of Asean member states on April 7.

Asian markets battled on Tuesday (Apr 8) to recover from the previous day's tariff-fuelled collapse, though Donald Trump's warning of more measures against China and Beijing's vow to fight "to the end" raised concerns the trade war could worsen.

The measures announced in Budget 2025 will provide support for any short-term strain on businesses and workers, and the government stands ready to do more if necessary, says the prime minister.

Reacting to news of a 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US and higher tariffs for other countries, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The Government has kept a cool head so far and must continue to negotiate. This is a marathon not a sprint, and getting the best deal for the UK is what matters most.

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