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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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Singapore retailer Mustafa said to be facing challenges in opening Johor Bahru store

Budget 2026: Less set aside for CDC vouchers, more to strengthen economy’s resilience

Corporate income tax to generate the most revenue, while less will be spent on special transfers like CDC vouchers.
Corporate income tax to generate the most revenue, while less will be spent on special transfers like CDC vouchers.

Singapore Budget 2026: A step to secure the future

Higher costs for Singapore manufacturers in 2025 despite some relief in labour expenses

The manufacturing sector accounts for around 20 percent of Singapore’s gross domestic product.
The manufacturing sector accounts for around 20 percent of Singapore’s gross domestic product.

More companies turn to NTUC for support amid AI disruption

NTUC Secretary-General (SG) Ng Chee Meng (left) interacting with SIN Assurance PAC workers during a visit to the SIN Assurance PAC office on Feb 9, 2026.
NTUC Secretary-General (SG) Ng Chee Meng (left) interacting with SIN Assurance PAC workers during a visit to the SIN Assurance PAC office on Feb 9, 2026.

Singapore to contribute $44 million to IMF grants to help vulnerable countries

Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan said the contributions will not affect the Government’s domestic expenditure for Singaporeans.
Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan said the contributions will not affect the Government’s domestic expenditure for Singaporeans.

Singapore factory activity accelerates on demand for AI products and chips

The purchasing managers’ index - a barometer of the overall manufacturing industry’s health - rose from 50.3 points in December 2025 to 50.5 points.
The purchasing managers’ index - a barometer of the overall manufacturing industry’s health - rose from 50.3 points in December 2025 to 50.5 points.

Made in the US, sourced globally: Why American firms aren’t spared the impact of Trump’s tariffs

Me and My Money: The Singapore collector who rejected a $1.3m offer for Pokemon card

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Me & My Money interview with Mr Chew Zhan Lun, 33, Pokémon card collector and co-founder of CTRL Collectibles, with his pet corgi Sushi, and his $1.3 million Pokémon card, on Dec 22, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
ST20251222_202586800795 alpokemon Azmi Athni//

Me & My Money interview with Mr Chew Zhan Lun, 33, Pokémon card collector and co-founder of CTRL Collectibles, with his pet corgi Sushi, and his $1.3 million Pokémon card, on Dec 22, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Playbook launched for Singapore manufacturers looking to expand into Johor

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone playbook was launched by Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) president Lennon Tan (fourth from left) and Minister of State for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang (fourth from right) at the SMF manufacturing day summit on Jan 30.
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone playbook was launched by Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) president Lennon Tan (fourth from left) and Minister of State for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang (fourth from right) at the SMF manufacturing day summit on Jan 30.

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