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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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US eggs return to Singapore: Will customers shell out up to $14.80 for a dozen?

Contented Hen eggs from the US are now available at more than 50 FairPrice outlets.
Contented Hen eggs from the US are now available at more than 50 FairPrice outlets.

ASEAN ‘compelling’ for businesses looking for long-term growth amid tensions: Tan See Leng

Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng speaking at the US-ASEAN Strategic Business Forum on Sept 4.
Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng speaking at the US-ASEAN Strategic Business Forum on Sept 4.

Singapore factory activity expands in August, even as supply chain crisis from Iran war deepens

The Republic’s purchasing managers’ index, a barometer of the manufacturing industry’s overall health, rose to 51.5 points in August.
The Republic’s purchasing managers’ index, a barometer of the manufacturing industry’s overall health, rose to 51.5 points in August.

Tenants mull over future plans after sudden news of Marina Square closure

Tenants been notified to vacate Marina Square by March 31, 2027.
Tenants been notified to vacate Marina Square by March 31, 2027.

‘Where will all the playgrounds go?’: Parents lament Marina Square closure for revamp in March 2027

An artist’s impression showing three new towers integrated with the existing Marina Square complex.
An artist’s impression showing three new towers integrated with the existing Marina Square complex.

S’pore-based Apex Logistics ‘fully cooperating’ in US probe into alleged smuggling of Nvidia chips

Swiss logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel wholly owns Apex Logistics, which is reportedly being investigated by the US over its suspected role in supplying AI chips to China.
Swiss logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel wholly owns Apex Logistics, which is reportedly being investigated by the US over its suspected role in supplying AI chips to China.

Business closures in Singapore jump almost 13% but openings still outpace shutdowns

The construction industry saw the sharpest rise in closures in the first seven months of 2026.
The construction industry saw the sharpest rise in closures in the first seven months of 2026.

AI will drive Singapore’s economic growth, but may not fuel job creation as before: Tan See Leng

(From left) Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng participating in a dialogue alongside Euston Quah, chair professor of economics and director of the Economic Growth Centre at Nanyang Technological University, at the Ministry of Trade and Industry Economic Dialogue 2026 at NTU@one-north on Aug 26, 2026.
(From left) Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng participating in a dialogue alongside Euston Quah, chair professor of economics and director of the Economic Growth Centre at Nanyang Technological University, at the Ministry of Trade and Industry Economic Dialogue 2026 at NTU@one-north on Aug 26, 2026.

Who are the Singapore-based entities named in new US sanctions targeting Iran?

Azure Shipping, which was named in the latest US sanctions, appeared to have vacated its listed address at Telok Blangah House when ST visited on Aug 25.
Azure Shipping, which was named in the latest US sanctions, appeared to have vacated its listed address at Telok Blangah House when ST visited on Aug 25.

Japanese firms have been pouring money into Ohio. Will the rest of Asia follow?

Automotive parts maker Pacific Manufacturing Ohio counts Toyota among its key customers.
Automotive parts maker Pacific Manufacturing Ohio counts Toyota among its key customers.

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