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Russia-Ukraine crisis
Russia-Ukraine crisis
What Ukraine means for energy markets and the net zero transition
The war in Ukraine has put the world’s reliance on Russian oil and gas supply into the spotlight
May 12, 2022
Global Economy
World could face recession in next two years: PM Lee
Russia’s war on Ukraine has clouded the outlook for Singapore’s post-Covid recovery
May 01, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis
How 'Ukraine fatigue' is taking over markets
We are all already suffering from some degree of Ukraine fatigue. But the temptation to ignore it needs to be resisted.
April 13, 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
Russia-Ukraine crisis
Mocked as 'rubble' by Biden, Russia's ruble comes roaring back
The sanctions are largely toothless if foreigners keep guzzling Russian oil and natural gas
April 07, 2022
Cryptocurrency
Fresh Off The Block: DBS abandons retail crypto plans, Axie Infinity launch delayed and more
Fresh Off The Block: DBS abandons retail crypto plans, Axie Infinity launch delayed and more
April 04, 2022
Commodities
Oil extends drop below US$100 as US plans huge reserves release
West Texas Intermediate futures is down almost 13% for the week.
April 01, 2022
China Focus
Care needed with China sanction threats
There are many consequences arising from the war in Ukraine and they include some that impact the way we do business with China.
April 01, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: Apple weighs more memory chip suppliers, including China; Ukraine's economy to shrink by a fifth in 2022
In other news this week: China tech stocks fall as US signals tough stance on delisting
March 31, 2022