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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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Countries can build new trade links, resilience amid US tariffs and unpredictability: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, speaking during a panel at the IMF headquarters on Oct 16, said there is an opportunity for Asian countries to reconfigure trade links.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, speaking during a panel at the IMF headquarters on Oct 16, said there is an opportunity for Asian countries to reconfigure trade links.

More than 300,000 companies in Singapore must file taxes by Nov 30 or face fines

Iras will offer support to over 37,000 businesses that will be filing corporate income taxes for the first time.
Iras will offer support to over 37,000 businesses that will be filing corporate income taxes for the first time.

JTC completes $570m Bulim Square, adding to Singapore’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem

Bulim Square adds more than 1.2 million sq ft of industrial space to the Jurong Innovation District to support Singapore's advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
Bulim Square adds more than 1.2 million sq ft of industrial space to the Jurong Innovation District to support Singapore's advanced manufacturing ecosystem.

New grant of up to $100k to help Singapore SMEs deal with US tariffs opens for applications

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong toured the Forefront Medical facility at Joo Koon Circle on Oct 7, 2025.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong toured the Forefront Medical facility at Joo Koon Circle on Oct 7, 2025.

Rolls-Royce factory in S’pore gets a boost from expansion of initiative to raise productivity

Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng (centre) touring the Rolls-Royce factory on Oct 3.
Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng (centre) touring the Rolls-Royce factory on Oct 3.

S’pore factory activity rises even as US imposes tariffs on pharmaceuticals

US pharma giant Pfizer received a three-year reprieve from the sectoral tariff earlier this week.
US pharma giant Pfizer received a three-year reprieve from the sectoral tariff earlier this week.

Singapore medtech firms to get more help with regulations under partnership

(From left) Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) CEO Dennis Mark, Health Sciences Authority CEO Raymond Chua and SMF Medical Technology Industry Group Chairman Eugene Yoo at an Oct 2 conference.
(From left) Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) CEO Dennis Mark, Health Sciences Authority CEO Raymond Chua and SMF Medical Technology Industry Group Chairman Eugene Yoo at an Oct 2 conference.

S’pore investments in Chongqing more than doubled in a decade: Tan Kiat How

epa12121188 A photo taken during an organized press tour shows trucks loading shipping containers at the Chongqing Railway Container Center Station and New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor Dry Port, in the International Logistics Hub Park in Chongqing, China, 20 May 2025 (issued 21 May 2025).  EPA/ALEX PLAVEVSKI
epa12121188 A photo taken during an organized press tour shows trucks loading shipping containers at the Chongqing Railway Container Center Station and New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor Dry Port, in the International Logistics Hub Park in Chongqing, China, 20 May 2025 (issued 21 May 2025).  EPA/ALEX PLAVEVSKI

‘Gotong royong’ is going strong on apps for offering giveaways

During the Covid-19 pandemic, users tapped the same hashtag to give away masks and hand sanitisers. This drove Carousell to create a “free items” category in 2020.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, users tapped the same hashtag to give away masks and hand sanitisers. This drove Carousell to create a “free items” category in 2020.

Pharma firms still keen to grow in S’pore but investment climate will get more competitive: DPM Gan

Experts had earlier highlighted that while the immediate impact to Singapore could be mild, future investments could be challenging.
Experts had earlier highlighted that while the immediate impact to Singapore could be mild, future investments could be challenging.

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