Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (May 16)

    • Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, who is also trade and industry minister, noted that tariff uncertainty is causing businesses to hold back on investment and hiring decisions.
    • Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, who is also trade and industry minister, noted that tariff uncertainty is causing businesses to hold back on investment and hiring decisions. PHOTO: SHARON SEE, BT
    Published Fri, May 16, 2025 · 06:30 PM

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