SINGAPORE
1.GE2025: AMK GRC HEADING FOR THREE-CORNERED FIGHT AFTER TWO OPPOSITION PARTIES FAIL TO STRIKE DEAL -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Ang Mo Kio GRC is poised for a three-cornered fight in the upcoming polls after two opposition parties failed to reach a deal on which one will face off against the PAP.
2.TRUMP'S TARIFF TURMOIL – WHAT OPTIONS DOES SINGAPORE HAVE? -- CNA
At midnight on Wednesday (Apr 9), steep tariffs on “nations that treat (the United States) badly” went into effect. In Asia, major stock indexes fell. But less than 24 hours later, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause, bringing tariffs back to a 10 per cent baseline for all countries, except China.
THAILAND
1.CHIANG MAI TO BREAK GUINNESS WORLD RECORD WITH MASSIVE TRADITIONAL DANCE DISPLAY -- The Nation
Preparations are under way for an extraordinary Guinness World Records attempt in Chiang Mai next Friday, as part of celebrations marking the ancient northern Thai city's 729th anniversary.
2.THAIS SEEN FLOCKING TO CHINA -- Bangkok Post
Chinese travel agents have been heavily discounting unsold flight tickets to China for Thais, who are expected to flock to the mainland during the Songkran holiday, in an effort to offset losses from the declining number of Chinese travellers bound for Thailand.
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