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Christmas 2018: Sales shopping
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June 15, 2024
Majority of Singaporeans wait until special sales period to shop for Christmas gifts. Based on data collected in December 2018.
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Southeast Asia reacts to Trump's new tariffs
When President Donald Trump took to the stage on April 2, 2025, to announce sweeping new tariffs on Southeast Asian countries, the ripple effect was immediate. It's no surprise that it's the hottest topic of the region- the new tariffs ranges from a steep 49% on Cambodian goods to 10% on imports from Singapore and Timor-Leste. But while the percentages varied, the concern across the region felt unanimous.
Singaporeans sentiments towards the new U.S. tariffs
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on Southeast Asian imports, citing the need to “recalibrate trade imbalances” and “bring manufacturing back to American soil.” These tariffs vary significantly by country, hitting Vietnam (46%), Cambodia (49%), and Laos (48%) the hardest. Singapore, while facing the lowest rate of 10%, is not exempt, and neither are its consumers.
