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Fuel cost spike, choked supply squeeze Singapore’s booming construction sector

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SINGAPORE PROPERTY

Ong family of Green Bus Co fame sells Dunearn bungalow for S$55 million

Companies & Markets

ComfortDelGro introduces new temporary driver fee, increases meter fare amid rising fuel costs

Companies & Markets

Marco Polo Marine unit wins NT$2.9 billion 15-year government charter contract in Taiwan

Capital Markets & Currencies

Stocks to watch: Singtel, Suntec Reit, ComfortDelGro, Marco Polo Marine, Olam

While Malaysia’s ports appear to be operating without major visible disruption for now, the balance could shift quickly if the Gulf conflict drags on.
Asean Business

Malaysian ports eye rerouted cargo as Middle East tensions at Hormuz risk congestion

China is home to the world’s largest refining sector and is known as a swing supplier, with exports picking up when local demand dips and export margins are attractive.
Global Enterprise
NEWS ANALYSIS

China’s fuel export ban to further tighten Asia supply

Singapore

MAS issues prohibition orders against ex-bankers involved in S$3 billion money laundering scandal

Telcos, Media & Tech

Singtel hit by second disruption a day after eight-hour outage

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Consumer & Healthcare

Lululemon forecasts softer 2026 amid demand strains, taps ex-CEO of Levi for board

Energy & Commodities

Gold steady as investors weigh Middle East risks ahead of Fed decision

Asean Business

Malaysian ports eye rerouted cargo as Middle East tensions at Hormuz risk congestion

Telcos, Media & Tech

Tencent seizes momentum in China agentic AI race against Alibaba

Banking & Finance

AT1 bond market reopens with HSBC raising US$2.5 billion

Singapore

Fuel cost spike, choked supply squeeze Singapore’s booming construction sector

International

Israel has ‘won’ war with Iran, foreign minister says, but goals remain unmet

Transport & Logistics

Airline bookings surge as travellers rush to lock in fares

COMPANIES & MARKETS

Consumer & Healthcare

Lululemon forecasts softer 2026 amid demand strains, taps ex-CEO of Levi for board

Energy & Commodities

Gold steady as investors weigh Middle East risks ahead of Fed decision

Telcos, Media & Tech

Tencent seizes momentum in China agentic AI race against Alibaba

Banking & Finance

AT1 bond market reopens with HSBC raising US$2.5 billion

Transport & Logistics

Airline bookings surge as travellers rush to lock in fares

Companies & Markets

Olam unit bags 1.1 billion euro dual-tranche loan facility

OPINION & FEATURES

Opinion & Features

US tariff turmoil: Will partners in Asia and Europe break away from their 2025 deals?

Andrew Hammond

Opinion & Features
THINKING ALOUD

Nothing should be ruled out if Iran war drags on for much longer

Mohan Kuppusamy

Mohan Kuppusamy

Opinion & Features

Why it’s hard for humans to have the final say over AI

Sarah O'Connor

ASEAN BUSINESS

Bank Indonesia cut the benchmark rate by a total of 150 basis points between September 2024 and September 2025.
Asean Business

Indonesian central bank holds rates steady, as expected

GLOBAL ENTERPRISE

The postponement of Trump-Xi summit hits pause on the retooling of bilateral relations just as US-China concluded high-stakes trade talks in Paris.
Global Enterprise
NEWS ANALYSIS

Trump’s summit delay casts pall over US-China trade truce

INSIDE THE C-SUITE

Marex's Asia-Pacific revenue has more than quadrupled from US$27 million in 2021 to US$131 million in 2024 – outpacing growth in other regions.
Companies & Markets
TOPLINE

Nasdaq-listed Marex plans more acquisitions, with new Japan office to expand Asia-Pacific presence

SGSME

After a decade of experience in the beauty industry, Perky Lash founder Jasmin Tay decided to take the plunge and develop a new brand, which led to the launch of Perky Lash seven years ago.
SGSME

At Perky Lash, new home-visit service set to power next phase of growth

PODCASTS

How will the Parf rebate cut reshape Singapore’s car market?
Podcasts

Why the Parf rebate drop is a big change for Singapore’s car owners

The $30,000 question: Why did Singapore slash the Parf rebate? Derryn Wong finds out.

Podcasts

Tech alpha: why adoption and R&D matter more than P/E

Podcasts

Oil shock stalls stocks: Geopolitical risk trumps fundamentals

Podcasts

Thailand’s next test: Stability is not enough

Podcasts

Best ideas for 2026, and the barbell approach to investing

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