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The Iran war will continue to be bad news for S’pore, but positives can be drawn from its response

Singapore is the largest bunkering hub in the world, and the third-largest oil trading hub and sixth-largest refinery export hub, and that is why it relies on the Middle East for over half its total crude oil imports.

‘Unprecedented’ energy disruption from Middle East war: Govt announces support measures

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong warned that the effects of the US-Israeli crisis are likely to intensify in the weeks ahead and persist for some time to come.

Tamil Language Festival marks 20 years with push for greater engagement

Dancers from Rameshwara Dance Group performing a Mayilattam, or peacock dance, at the launch of Tamil Language Festival 2026 on March 29.

Strong finances give S’pore a strategic advantage in an uncertain world: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking in Parliament on Feb 26.

Parliament deems Pritam Singh unsuitable to continue as Leader of the Opposition

The decision on whether to retain WP chief Pritam Singh in the Leader of the Opposition post rests with PM Lawrence Wong.

Citing GE2025, Shanmugam urges WP to reject racial politics, foreign influence clearly and without delay

Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam told Parliament that any delay and ambiguity could give rise to questions and confusion.

Continuity and change as experienced and fresh faces come together in PM Wong’s new Cabinet

PM Lawrence Wong (right) and DPM Gan Kim Yong at a press conference on May 21.

PAP gets 65.57% of votes in landslide win

PM Lawrence Wong (second from right), with his fellow Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC teammates (from left) Hany Soh, Zaqy Mohamad and Alex Yam, addressing supporters at Yio Chu Kang Stadium on May 4.

S’pore ‘is not without agency’, has built capabilities and is stronger: PM Wong

Singapore has built deep capabilities, financial reserves, and is stronger and more resilient, said PM Lawrence Wong.

6 ways tech on display at CES promises to help with ageing

“Age tech” was on full display during the four-day consumer electronics and tech show.

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