Singapore must build economic, social resilience amid darkening economic clouds: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) president Kho Choon Keng at SCCCI's 62nd installation ceremony. -- PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): It is now a time of darkening economic clouds, with a growing trade war taking place against the backdrop of a weakened international order, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Saturday (March 15).

Singapore must develop the capacity and networks for economic and social resilience, and grow opportunities in these challenging times, he added.