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Singapore’s Growth Beats Expectations, but MAS Likely to Ease on Second-Half Risks

Expected softness in GDP growth in the second half of the year, ongoing tariff uncertainties, and currency overvaluation support the case for MAS easing, though the decision remains finely balanced

US to Announce Reciprocal and Sectoral Tariffs on 2 April, Impacting Asian Economies

• US President Donald Trump has pledged to announce reciprocal tariffs as well as tariffs on specific goods on 2 April. 
• Vietnam, India, China, Taiwan and Thailand would likely be more vulnerable to potential reciprocal tariffs. Singapore, Malaysia and Korea, followed by Vietnam, Taiwan and Thailand are exposed to sector-specific tariffs.