Asia Greets a Rejuvenated Donald Trump

Donald Trump has ended the 'de-minimis' rule, a duty-free exemption for low-priced goods from China and Hong Kong, which is expected to increase prices for retailers like Temu amid escalating trade tensions. This change, part of a broader tariff policy announced last week, will affect packages under $800 that previously faced minimal inspections and no tariffs. Experts warn that the impending price hikes on affordable clothing may drive consumers to seek alternatives, impacting the fast...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: The People’s Action Party (PAP) on Sunday (Apr 13) formally announced its slate of four candidates who will be contesting in the Workers’ Party-held Sengkang GRC in the upcoming General Elections.They are: former senior minister of state Lam Pin Min, 56; National University of...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: The People's Alliance for Reform (PAR) on Sunday (Apr 13) called for free education, school meals, and healthcare for every Singaporean child – policies it said it would pursue if elected to parliament. PAR secretary-general Lim Tean emphasized the need to alleviate living costs...

Economically, the trade war may pose challenges for Xi Jinping, yet it serves as an ideological and political advantage. Recently, Mao Ning from China’s foreign ministry shared a historical clip of Chairman Mao's 1953 speech, showcasing China's resistance to US actions during the Korean War, where North Korean leader Kim Il-sung invaded US-backed South Korea. China's intervention with nearly 3 million "volunteers" helped establish a stalemate that has persisted, reinforcing a narrative of defiance against...

SINGAPORE: Criminal lawyer Marshall Lim, 38, will represent the People’s Action Party (PAP) in Hougang SMC during the upcoming General Election, taking over from Jackson Lam. Mr. Lim emphasized his commitment to justice and fairness, drawing from his background as a public defender, and stated his aim to serve Hougang residents sincerely while acknowledging the constituency's history as an opposition stronghold held by the Workers’ Party since 1991. He is focused on addressing residents' concerns...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: As Singapore prepares for a general election, concerns over foreign interference in the political process are growing. The Ministry of Home Affairs defines such interference as actions by foreign entities that disrupt local politics, often through disinformation, fake identities, and financial support. While Singapore...