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Why shopping for food, clothes and toys in S’pore may get more expensive as oil prices rise

Oil plays a role in the manufacturing of common consumer items - particularly those that require plastics - such as toys, computers and kitchen ware.

India and Canada reset ties, agree on defence and energy cooperation

Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, right, shakes hands with Mark Carney, Canada's prime minister, during a news conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on Monday, March 2, 2026. Carney met Modi in New Delhi on Monday to reset relations after years of strain, with both leaders looking to clinch deals to boost trade and supply chains. Photographer: Prakash Singh/Bloomberg

Prolonged Middle East conflict may push up prices; S’pore to reassess GDP forecast if needed: DPM Gan

Smoke rises after coordinated U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Tehran, Iran, on March 1.

North Korea’s Kim inspects cement plant after new goals at key party congress

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in Pyongyang.

‘Buoyant’ Hong Kong economy spurs fiscal deficit turnaround, budget shows

The buoyant economy will help the city return to a budget surplus after several years of deficits.

Japan’s economy limps back to scant growth in Q4, raises test for Takaichi

The report may add momentum to Ms Takaichi’s push to support growth with government spending and targeted investments.

MM2H programme generated $1.25b for Malaysia’s national economy in 2025

The economic contribution includes participation fees, fixed deposits in local banks and property investments.

Malaysia’s economy beats forecasts with 5.2% growth in 2025, fastest pace in 3 years

Strong domestic demand, exports and investment propelled growth, with momentum likely to continue in 2026, the central bank said.

Tax rebate and enhanced grants for firms to deal with competition, costs

The Government will provide a 40 per cent rebate on corporate income tax to help companies manage cost pressures and stay competitive.

Colombia's 'outsider' candidate De La Espriella vows military crackdown to boost economy

Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombian lawyer and right-wing presidential candidate, speaks during an interview with Reuters, in Bogota, Colombia February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

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