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Singaporean PM Calls for Calm and Unity After Priest Stabbed at St Joseph’s Church

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has urged the public to remain calm and united following a knife attack on Father Christopher Lee , a priest at St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah on Saturday. In a social media post, Wong expressed his shock and sadness over the attack, emphasizing that violence has no place in the country. He also called for support and solidarity, stating, "We must uphold the safety and sanctity of our places of worship." The incident occurred during the 5:30 pm Mass , when a 37-year-old Singaporean Sinhalese man , armed with a knife, attacked Father Lee. Fortunately, several parishioners managed to disarm the suspect before he could cause further harm. The assailant, who has a history of serious offenses and drug-related crimes, was arrested by police. Preliminary investigations suggest the attack was not terrorism-related, and the suspect acted alone. Father Lee is currently receiving treatment at National University Hospital and is in stable co

China Vows to Focus on Consumption with Growth Target at Risk

China’s Communist Party pledged to boost consumer spending as weak domestic demand threatens the annual growth target despite strong exports.


"The focus of economic policies needs to shift towards benefiting people’s livelihood and promoting spending,” senior leaders agreed at a meeting led by President Xi Jinping. Officials vowed to roll out new measures to support the economy without specifying details.

This shift in focus comes amid a lingering property crisis and a weak job market, which are dampening consumer sentiment. Economists are calling for more specific policies, like expanded fiscal stimulus, which has been restrained this year.

Key Takeaways:

  • Policy Shift: China’s leadership is prioritizing boosting consumer spending to counter weak domestic demand.
  • Market Reaction: The commitment was met with skepticism, with calls for more detailed policies. Government bonds saw increased investment, pushing yields to a low of around 2.14%. The CSI 300 Index for onshore stocks fell 0.6%, paring earlier losses.
  • Economic Measures: The central bank has made surprise interest-rate cuts, and the Finance Ministry has funded a cash-for-clunkers program to stimulate consumption.
  • Income and Spending: Leaders promised to increase household income and make lower-income groups more willing and able to spend, focusing on services, tourism, and elderly care.
  • Global Relations: China acknowledged rising protectionist measures overseas affecting the economy. The meeting emphasized market competition and allowing inefficient companies to fail to combat deflationary pressures.
  • Property Market: The government vowed to support local governments in converting unsold homes into subsidized public housing and ensuring delayed units are completed.

Long-Term Outlook: Officials reassured that current economic problems are "temporary pains" as China transitions from old to new growth drivers, emphasizing tech self-sufficiency amid US trade tensions.

Economists are waiting to see if there will be significant fiscal policy changes in the second half of the year to support economic growth.

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