A whirlwind start to the year


January brought global crises, from the US focusing inward under Trump to the looming threat of tariffs. Meanwhile, in our backyard, there are calls for much-needed reforms.

IT’S already the end of January. It’s amazing how time has passed into the Lunar New Year and so much has happened in just one month, both at home and abroad.

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Brian Martin

Brian Martin

Brian Martin is the managing editor of The Star.

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