Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Apr 9)

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US office, China-exposed S-Reits feature among top losers in continued sell-off on Trump tariffs

[SINGAPORE] Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts, or S-Reits, slumped on Wednesday (Apr 9) afternoon, with almost all counters in the red.

COE premiums rise for most categories; mainstream car premium nears S$100,000 

[SINGAPORE] Results for the first round of Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bidding in April saw premiums for most categories rise, as that of mainstream cars creeped closer to the S$100,000 mark.

Asean seeks relief at Thursday talks as US tariffs bite, but turning the tide won’t be easy

[KUALA LUMPUR] Top economic officials from South-east Asia are set to convene virtually on Thursday (Apr 10) for high-stakes talks as Washington’s punitive tariffs rattle the region’s export-driven economies, though doubts linger over whether the session can shift the tide or bring meaningful change.

Singapore banks face nickel questions

[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s three banks have come under an uncomfortable spotlight for their financing of Indonesia’s Harita Nickel, a mining company whose smelters and refineries are primarily coal-powered.

Nearly 7 in 10 SkillsFuture learners say training has boosted work performance

[SINGAPORE] More Singaporeans are seeing tangible returns from training, with stronger work performance, career advancement, and relevance to the workplace reported in 2024, according to SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).

Singapore shares, STI continue to tumble on Wednesday

[SINGAPORE] The Straits Times Index (STI) closed down, mirroring most regional indices that dipped on Wednesday (Apr 9).