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Russian goods find their way to Singapore as war fatigue sets in
Heavily discounted Russian-made goods, from hair products to chocolate, are finding their way onto Singapore’s e-supermarkets.
June 30, 2024
Russia-Ukraine crisis
Russia resumes Ukraine grain-export deal in abrupt reversal
Chicago wheat futures were down 6.7% as of 2.10 pm London time, the most since March.
November 03, 2022
Oil & Gas
Russia may step up fuel exports to Asia as EU curbs tighten
More Russian-made naphtha is likely to head into hubs such as Singapore and Fujairah from February when EU sanctions kick in.
August 25, 2022
Geopolitics
Time for the West to cooperate with the rest?
Kishore Mahbubani says that China’s position on the war in Ukraine could be “in harmony” with the rest of the world.
July 14, 2022
Global Economy
Russia defaults on foreign debt for first time since 1918
But given the damage already done to the economy and markets, the default is also mostly symbolic for now.
June 27, 2022
Broker's Calls
Food Empire is expected to power through the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis
Food Empire might see a challenge in Ukraine and Russia, but it's boom in Southeast Asia is expected to carry the group.
May 23, 2022
Singapore economy
Easing of restrictions brings cheer to economy but rising inflation remains a challenge
MAS is maintaining its forecast for Singapore’s GDP growth at 3% to 5% this year, barring an escalation in tensions between Russia
April 28, 2022
Asean
Growth in Asean, China, Japan and Korea expected to moderate to 4.7% in 2022: AMRO
Asean + 3 nations – along with several countries globally – are now confronted with a major challenge: soaring inflation levels.
April 12, 2022
China Focus
Swift action delivers trade uncertainty
The use of very crude sanctions and Swift as a weapon has opened a Pandora’s box of collateral damage.
April 07, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis
US, EU to hit Russian investments with new round of sanctions
The governments plan to increase penalties on Russian financial institutions and state-owned enterprises.
April 07, 2022