Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Apr 17)

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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.