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Russia-Ukraine crisis
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
The US-led drive to isolate Russia and China is falling short
Senior officials from have been travelling the world to make the case for a tougher economic net around Russia
August 08, 2022
Commodities
World food prices post biggest decline since 2008 in July
Still, prices remain elevated, putting pressure on low-income households and worsening global hunger.
August 05, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore seen to tighten Singdollar again 'very soon' as inflationary pressure grows
Instead of adjusting the Singdollar only, the government may have to consider other measures to contain inflation
July 25, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis
Russian Odesa missile strike tests Ukraine grain export deal
Russia attacked Odesa’s sea port with cruise missiles hours after signing a deal to unblock Ukrainian grain exports
July 24, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis
Ukraine, Russia reach deal to unblock grain exports stranded by war
The deal could take some pressure off food prices that surged to records levels in recent months
July 22, 2022
Property
Chip Eng Seng terminates sale contracts with purchasers of units in JV's proposed mixed-use development in Australia
The decision to the terminate the project was due to the "significantly rising" costs due to Covid-19 and the Russo-Ukrainian war.
July 21, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis
Ukraine grain talks with Russia take step forward
Talks over unblocking the ports have been pressing on for months already, and the situation is getting worse.
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