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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 factory activity rises in November as demand for AI chips and servers picks up

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Staff from UMC checking equipment parameters inside the cleanroom during the grand opening of UMC’s new advanced fab expansion in Singapore on April 1, 2025.
This milestone represents a major leap in semiconductor manufacturing, strengthening Singapore’s position as a global tech and innovation hub while creating high-value local job opportunities.
With this launch, UMC’s Singapore site will become one of the most advanced semiconductor fabs in the country, further cementing its role in driving cutting-edge advancements and reinforcing Singapore’s leadership in the global supply chain.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Staff from UMC checking equipment parameters inside the cleanroom during the grand opening of UMC’s new advanced fab expansion in Singapore on April 1, 2025.
This milestone represents a major leap in semiconductor manufacturing, strengthening Singapore’s position as a global tech and innovation hub while creating high-value local job opportunities.
With this launch, UMC’s Singapore site will become one of the most advanced semiconductor fabs in the country, further cementing its role in driving cutting-edge advancements and reinforcing Singapore’s leadership in the global supply chain.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Singapore named top container port under new global benchmark

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MSC ALIYA container ship sailing under the flag of Liberia next to Double Trolley Quay Cranes at PSA Tuas Port on Oct 21, 2025.

PSA is expecting to move over all their operations at Tanjong Pagar, Keppel, and Brani Terminals to Tuas Port by 2027. Operations at Pasir Panjang Terminal will be consolidated at Tuas Port by 2040s. 

Tuas Port is currently the world’s largest fully automated container terminal and will have an annual handling capacity of 65 million TEUs when it’s fully completed in the 2040s.

Automated equipment and integrated operations systems will be deployed to operate this next generation port. The first set of berths at Tuas Port Phase 1 have started operations since 2021.

Can be used for stories on PSA, port, ship, economy, container, terminal, trade, berth, budget, transshipment, supply chain, operator, business, money, property, land, finance, and financial, maritime, supply chain, port operator, shipping, export, trade war, recession, tariff and transportation.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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MSC ALIYA container ship sailing under the flag of Liberia next to Double Trolley Quay Cranes at PSA Tuas Port on Oct 21, 2025.

PSA is expecting to move over all their operations at Tanjong Pagar, Keppel, and Brani Terminals to Tuas Port by 2027. Operations at Pasir Panjang Terminal will be consolidated at Tuas Port by 2040s. 

Tuas Port is currently the world’s largest fully automated container terminal and will have an annual handling capacity of 65 million TEUs when it’s fully completed in the 2040s.

Automated equipment and integrated operations systems will be deployed to operate this next generation port. The first set of berths at Tuas Port Phase 1 have started operations since 2021.

Can be used for stories on PSA, port, ship, economy, container, terminal, trade, berth, budget, transshipment, supply chain, operator, business, money, property, land, finance, and financial, maritime, supply chain, port operator, shipping, export, trade war, recession, tariff and transportation.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Businesses bet on bigger, refreshed malls in Johor to capture RTS Link footfall

Construction of the Coronation Square Mall, which will be connected to the Bukit Chagar RTS Link station, begins in 2026 and is slated to be completed in 2029.
Construction of the Coronation Square Mall, which will be connected to the Bukit Chagar RTS Link station, begins in 2026 and is slated to be completed in 2029.

Singapore core inflation rises to 1.2% in October, highest recorded in 2025

Higher inflation in services, food, retail and other goods have driven up core inflation in October.
Higher inflation in services, food, retail and other goods have driven up core inflation in October.

Cloud of uncertainty from US tariffs has cleared, boosting business confidence: DBS

Much of the impact from tariffs and lower interest rates has already been priced in.
Much of the impact from tariffs and lower interest rates has already been priced in.

Singapore must strive to lead in AI to power further economic growth: Jeffrey Siow

Co-chair of the Economic Strategy Review Committee on Global Competitiveness Jeffrey Siow and Singapore Business Federation Vice-Chairman Andrew Kwan spoke to the media after an engagement with over 70 business leaders on Nov 19.
Co-chair of the Economic Strategy Review Committee on Global Competitiveness Jeffrey Siow and Singapore Business Federation Vice-Chairman Andrew Kwan spoke to the media after an engagement with over 70 business leaders on Nov 19.

Gaming boss to fresh grads: Show your passion when applying for jobs

Garena's President Terry Zhao (second from right) with his colleagues at the Free Fire World Series Global Finals 2025 event in Jakarta on Nov 15.
Garena's President Terry Zhao (second from right) with his colleagues at the Free Fire World Series Global Finals 2025 event in Jakarta on Nov 15.

Indonesia-Singapore twin hub set-up can help businesses strengthen supply chains: EDB

albbk18 - Schneider Electric's smart factory in Batam manufactures products that are shipped via Singapore to customers around the world.

Credit: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
albbk18 - Schneider Electric's smart factory in Batam manufactures products that are shipped via Singapore to customers around the world.

Credit: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

Me and My Money: Spending on the little things keeps this exec on track with financial goals

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(For Me & My Money)
Portraits of Kevan Chow, 43, CFO of MariBank, photographed at Rochester Commons on Nov 3, 2025.
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(For Me & My Money)
Portraits of Kevan Chow, 43, CFO of MariBank, photographed at Rochester Commons on Nov 3, 2025.

Singapore SMEs to get help adopting generative AI under new initiative

NTUC assistant secretary-general Patrick Tay announces the collaboration with ASME president Ang Yuit, SMU Academy executive director Jack Lim and Straits Interactive founder and CEO Kevin Shepherdson.
NTUC assistant secretary-general Patrick Tay announces the collaboration with ASME president Ang Yuit, SMU Academy executive director Jack Lim and Straits Interactive founder and CEO Kevin Shepherdson.

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