Fortunately, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong thought a full split was unlikely: "I can’t see how a full decoupling can happen at this stage."
Global shares rose on Friday buoyed by the prospect of lower U.S. interest rates and a U.S.-China trade deal following comments from President Donald Trump, while the yen steadied ahead of a widely expected hike from the Bank of Japan.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that escalating tensions between the two countries could lead to catastrophic global consequences.
Gas imports via pipeline and LNG into the world's second-largest economy are expected to rise to about 200bcm this year
Malaysia ’s closer ties to Singapore are part of a broader push by the former to use its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations this year to forge stronger links with its nearest neighbours, as global trade networks become increasingly balkanised.
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Singapore is committed to working with ASEAN and other dialogue partners, including China, to combat scams. Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo said international cooperation is essential to counter such crimes.
This is ESR’s first REIT in China, and comprises three stabilised logistics facilities that have an average occupancy of 90%.
The world's most advanced contract chipmaker has severed its ties with a Singapore-based company after a client review exposed a potential breach of US export controls, according to people familiar with the matter.
China said on Friday its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country faces a rapidly ageing population and persistently low birth rates.