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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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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
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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

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.

Tech sector may account for larger share of Singapore’s GDP growth in 2026: MAS

A staff member in hazesuit works in the cleanroom of a wafer fab manufacturing facility at Singapore GlobalFoundries in Singapore on September 12, 2023. The world's third-largest contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries opened a $4 billion manufacturing plant in Singapore on Tuesday as part of a global expansion to help ease an industry supply crunch. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)
A staff member in hazesuit works in the cleanroom of a wafer fab manufacturing facility at Singapore GlobalFoundries in Singapore on September 12, 2023. The world's third-largest contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries opened a $4 billion manufacturing plant in Singapore on Tuesday as part of a global expansion to help ease an industry supply crunch. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)

Singapore to contribute to IMF grants supporting vulnerable nations: MAS

ST20250721-202565000300-Lim Yaohui-Benjamin Lim-bnmas21/ Generic photograph of MAS logo outside Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) building at 10 Shenton Way on July 21, 2025. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator. As central bank, MAS promotes sustainable, non-inflationary economic growth through the conduct of monetary policy and close macroeconomic surveillance and analysis. It manages Singapore’s exchange rate, official foreign reserves, and liquidity in the banking sector. As an integrated financial supervisor, MAS fosters a sound financial services sector through its prudential oversight of all financial institutions in Singapore – banks, insurers, capital market intermediaries, financial advisors, and stock exchanges. It is also responsible for well-functioning financial markets, sound conduct, and investor education. MAS also works with the financial industry to promote Singapore as a dynamic international financial centre. It facilitates the development of infrastructure, adoption of technology, and upgrading of skills in the financial industry.
ST20250721-202565000300-Lim Yaohui-Benjamin Lim-bnmas21/ Generic photograph of MAS logo outside Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) building at 10 Shenton Way on July 21, 2025. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator. As central bank, MAS promotes sustainable, non-inflationary economic growth through the conduct of monetary policy and close macroeconomic surveillance and analysis. It manages Singapore’s exchange rate, official foreign reserves, and liquidity in the banking sector. As an integrated financial supervisor, MAS fosters a sound financial services sector through its prudential oversight of all financial institutions in Singapore – banks, insurers, capital market intermediaries, financial advisors, and stock exchanges. It is also responsible for well-functioning financial markets, sound conduct, and investor education. MAS also works with the financial industry to promote Singapore as a dynamic international financial centre. It facilitates the development of infrastructure, adoption of technology, and upgrading of skills in the financial industry.

11,700 firms supported by EnterpriseSG in 2025 amid tariffs and disruptions

EnterpriseSG chairman Lee Chuan Teck (right) and managing director Cindy Khoo at the EnterpriseSG’s Annual Media Briefing on Jan 27.
EnterpriseSG chairman Lee Chuan Teck (right) and managing director Cindy Khoo at the EnterpriseSG’s Annual Media Briefing on Jan 27.

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