Trade Strains, Street Protests, and Singapore’s Local Jobs Initiative

Headline news for September 1, 2025: US continues trade talks despite court ruling on tariffs; deadly protests in Indonesia prompt government reversal; South Korea’s export growth slows amid US tariffs; Australian job ads remain resilient; Singapore launches Jobs Nearby @ CDC to improve local employment. 

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

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