Singapore is expected to have a limited direct impact from U.S. tariffs due to a trade deficit with the U.S., although the country’s deputy prime minister Gan Kim Yong warned of potential longer-term effects on supply chains and trade patterns. Despite this, Singapore remains focused on exceeding its economic growth projections and is preparing for any disruptions to the economy. The city-state’s economy heavily relies on trade, with a trade-to-GDP ratio of over 300%, and recent support measures announced in the 2025 budget aim to address cost-of-living pressures and support local businesses, including studying the potential deployment of nuclear power.
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Jenny Hall: Police fears over mystery disappearance of runner missing for four days
Police are "increasingly concerned" as they continue to search for 23-year-old Jenny Hall, who has been missing for four days after leaving her home in Tow Law. Hall, described as 6ft tall with long, dark hair, was last seen in her red Ford Focus wearing a blue hoodie with a John Deere logo and dark jogging bottoms, potentially carrying a green jacket. Despite finding her car parked on the B6278 near remote moorland, the search...
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