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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 sets aside $45m to help advanced manufacturing SMEs use AI solutions

alitap21 - Minister of State for Energy, Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang speaks at the Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific event at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct 21, 2026.

PHOTO: Economic Development Board
alitap21 - Minister of State for Energy, Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang speaks at the Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific event at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre on Oct 21, 2026.

PHOTO: Economic Development Board

Free trade agreements may be out of fashion, but APEC can further existing deals: Jeffrey Siow

Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow said on Oct 20 that APEC can build on existing regional trade agreements such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, and the Comprehensive Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow said on Oct 20 that APEC can build on existing regional trade agreements such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, and the Comprehensive Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

AI has potential to lift global growth by half a percentage point annually: IMF chief

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva (right) at an Oct 7 fireside discussion with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and moderator and economics professor Danny Quah.
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva (right) at an Oct 7 fireside discussion with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and moderator and economics professor Danny Quah.

Airfares to West still high with Mid-East war, premium for direct flights back to 2025 level: Report

In 2025, direct flights from Asia-Pacific to the West were 18% more expensive than flights with a stopover in the Middle East, according to the report.
In 2025, direct flights from Asia-Pacific to the West were 18% more expensive than flights with a stopover in the Middle East, according to the report.

Singapore factory activity expands in September, ‘supercharged’ by AI demand

The Republic’s purchasing managers’ index rose to 51.7 points in September, from 51.5 points in August.
The Republic’s purchasing managers’ index rose to 51.7 points in September, from 51.5 points in August.

Electricity tariff for S’pore households to fall by 10.4% in 4th quarter of 2026

The tariffs are determined based on gas prices in the first 2½ months of the preceding quarter.
The tariffs are determined based on gas prices in the first 2½ months of the preceding quarter.

New portal allows Singapore businesses to access govt grants and calculate tariffs

The BizSG portal, which is the first offering of a wider initiative to make government support easier to access for local businesses, went live on Sept 30.
The BizSG portal, which is the first offering of a wider initiative to make government support easier to access for local businesses, went live on Sept 30.

Singapore electricity retailers up offerings to meet higher demand amid Middle East conflict

The proportion of households on fixed-price plans increased between Feb 1 and Sept 1, from around 36.6% to 38.4%.
The proportion of households on fixed-price plans increased between Feb 1 and Sept 1, from around 36.6% to 38.4%.

Spot electricity prices have hit a 2026 high. Will this raise my household bill?

The Uniform Singapore Energy Price (USEP), a measure of the wholesale cost of electricity taken half-hourly, rose to the highest levels seen in 2026 in recent weeks.
The Uniform Singapore Energy Price (USEP), a measure of the wholesale cost of electricity taken half-hourly, rose to the highest levels seen in 2026 in recent weeks.

Investment alone not enough for ASEAN firms to capture opportunities: Gan Kim Yong

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong noted that businesses need more than investment to capture new opportunities.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong noted that businesses need more than investment to capture new opportunities.

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