Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Apr 28)

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GE2025: Losing three, four ministers would weaken both the government and Singapore, says PM Wong

[SINGAPORE] Losing three or four ministers would weaken both the government and the country, at an already challenging time, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (Apr 28).

Singapore’s growth outlook turns more cautious as US tariffs deliver ‘negative shock’: MAS

[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s growth outlook has turned more cautious as US tariffs hit the country not just directly, but through their impact on regional neighbours and global confidence, said the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Monday (Apr 28).

Hwa Hong, Wing Tai, Teo family consortium launches bid to take Amara private at S$0.895 a share

[SINGAPORE] Amara on Monday (Apr 28) received a voluntary conditional general offer at S$0.895 per share from a consortium led by property company Hwa Hong, which was formerly listed on the Singapore Exchange.

Singapore’s Q1 employment growth slows, unemployment edges up, with further softening ahead

[SINGAPORE] Employment growth slowed and unemployment rose in the first quarter of 2025, with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) expecting the labour market to continue softening due to greater uncertainty in external growth prospects.

Singapore Savings Bond demand falls short by over S$200 million; 10-year return down at 2.69%

[SINGAPORE] The latest Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) tranche allotted on Monday (Apr 28) saw applications fall short of the S$700 million on offer by S$268.5 million, with a total of S$431.5 million applied for.

Singapore stocks close lower on Monday; STI falls 0.3%

[SINGAPORE] Shares on the Singapore market ended lower on Monday (Apr 28), after the city-state’s central bank sounded a cautious note about the economy’s growth outlook. The Republic’s latest employment report also cast more pessimism, with the government forecasting further softening in the labour market.