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Annabelle Liang

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Annabelle joined The Straits Times after a decade of working for international media outlets including the Associated Press and Agence France-Presse. She was most recently at the BBC where she covered stories on the economy, supply chains, and China’s rise as a global electric vehicle powerhouse. She likes breaking down data and finds meaning in making business reports accessible to all readers.

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From MrBeast’s rescued lions to jet engines: Qatar Airways cargo chief spots strong demand in 2026

Mr Mark Drusch is the Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways.
Mr Mark Drusch is the Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways.

Why diverse trade networks are becoming more important for Singapore

Governments are trying to find a way forward if the US continues to abdicate its leadership role in the global trading system.
Governments are trying to find a way forward if the US continues to abdicate its leadership role in the global trading system.

With RTS Link set to open by the end of 2026, will it be a win-win for S’pore and Malaysia?

aljohor - Construction of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link in Johor Bahru on Dec 17. 


ST PHOTO: ANNABELLE LIANG
aljohor - Construction of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link in Johor Bahru on Dec 17. 


ST PHOTO: ANNABELLE LIANG

Japanese businesses in S’pore most keen on expanding to India: JETRO survey

India has emerged as a production hub for Japanese carmakers like Suzuki.
India has emerged as a production hub for Japanese carmakers like Suzuki.

Countries should repurpose fiscal policies to weather future challenges: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at a lecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management on Dec 9.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at a lecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management on Dec 9.

Singapore factory activity rises in November as demand for AI chips and servers picks up

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Staff from UMC checking equipment parameters inside the cleanroom during the grand opening of UMC’s new advanced fab expansion in Singapore on April 1, 2025.
This milestone represents a major leap in semiconductor manufacturing, strengthening Singapore’s position as a global tech and innovation hub while creating high-value local job opportunities.
With this launch, UMC’s Singapore site will become one of the most advanced semiconductor fabs in the country, further cementing its role in driving cutting-edge advancements and reinforcing Singapore’s leadership in the global supply chain.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Staff from UMC checking equipment parameters inside the cleanroom during the grand opening of UMC’s new advanced fab expansion in Singapore on April 1, 2025.
This milestone represents a major leap in semiconductor manufacturing, strengthening Singapore’s position as a global tech and innovation hub while creating high-value local job opportunities.
With this launch, UMC’s Singapore site will become one of the most advanced semiconductor fabs in the country, further cementing its role in driving cutting-edge advancements and reinforcing Singapore’s leadership in the global supply chain.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Singapore named top container port under new global benchmark

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MSC ALIYA container ship sailing under the flag of Liberia next to Double Trolley Quay Cranes at PSA Tuas Port on Oct 21, 2025.

PSA is expecting to move over all their operations at Tanjong Pagar, Keppel, and Brani Terminals to Tuas Port by 2027. Operations at Pasir Panjang Terminal will be consolidated at Tuas Port by 2040s. 

Tuas Port is currently the world’s largest fully automated container terminal and will have an annual handling capacity of 65 million TEUs when it’s fully completed in the 2040s.

Automated equipment and integrated operations systems will be deployed to operate this next generation port. The first set of berths at Tuas Port Phase 1 have started operations since 2021.

Can be used for stories on PSA, port, ship, economy, container, terminal, trade, berth, budget, transshipment, supply chain, operator, business, money, property, land, finance, and financial, maritime, supply chain, port operator, shipping, export, trade war, recession, tariff and transportation.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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MSC ALIYA container ship sailing under the flag of Liberia next to Double Trolley Quay Cranes at PSA Tuas Port on Oct 21, 2025.

PSA is expecting to move over all their operations at Tanjong Pagar, Keppel, and Brani Terminals to Tuas Port by 2027. Operations at Pasir Panjang Terminal will be consolidated at Tuas Port by 2040s. 

Tuas Port is currently the world’s largest fully automated container terminal and will have an annual handling capacity of 65 million TEUs when it’s fully completed in the 2040s.

Automated equipment and integrated operations systems will be deployed to operate this next generation port. The first set of berths at Tuas Port Phase 1 have started operations since 2021.

Can be used for stories on PSA, port, ship, economy, container, terminal, trade, berth, budget, transshipment, supply chain, operator, business, money, property, land, finance, and financial, maritime, supply chain, port operator, shipping, export, trade war, recession, tariff and transportation.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Businesses bet on bigger, refreshed malls in Johor to capture RTS Link footfall

Construction of the Coronation Square Mall, which will be connected to the Bukit Chagar RTS Link station, begins in 2026 and is slated to be completed in 2029.
Construction of the Coronation Square Mall, which will be connected to the Bukit Chagar RTS Link station, begins in 2026 and is slated to be completed in 2029.

Singapore core inflation rises to 1.2% in October, highest recorded in 2025

Higher inflation in services, food, retail and other goods have driven up core inflation in October.
Higher inflation in services, food, retail and other goods have driven up core inflation in October.

Cloud of uncertainty from US tariffs has cleared, boosting business confidence: DBS

Much of the impact from tariffs and lower interest rates has already been priced in.
Much of the impact from tariffs and lower interest rates has already been priced in.

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