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Singapore economy

Singapore GasCo to buy more LNG cargoes if needed, says EMA, as global energy concerns rise

**ONLY PHOTOS WITHIN SLNG ALLOW AND ONLY CERTAIN ANGLES ALLOW, NO TAKING OF FIRE BURNING OR ZOOM INTO OTHER FACILITIES IN JURONG ISLAND AS REQUESTED**

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As part of a package on how energy gets from source to our homes, ST will be touring a SLNG terminal on Jurong Island.

Location	SLNG Guardhouse 6 Meranti View Jurong Island,
**ONLY PHOTOS WITHIN SLNG ALLOW AND ONLY CERTAIN ANGLES ALLOW, NO TAKING OF FIRE BURNING OR ZOOM INTO OTHER FACILITIES IN JURONG ISLAND AS REQUESTED**

ST20190723_201917881221 Kelvin ChngTimothy

As part of a package on how energy gets from source to our homes, ST will be touring a SLNG terminal on Jurong Island.

Location	SLNG Guardhouse 6 Meranti View Jurong Island,

News analysis

Singapore could face double whammy of rising energy costs and higher US tariffs

An oil tanker (L) refuels a container vessel docked at Pasir Panjang port terminal in Singapore on March 10, 2026. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)
An oil tanker (L) refuels a container vessel docked at Pasir Panjang port terminal in Singapore on March 10, 2026. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)

When Singapore-based firms clash with Chinese regulators

Companies such as Manus and Shein remain subject to Chinese oversight even after moving their headquarters to Singapore.
Companies such as Manus and Shein remain subject to Chinese oversight even after moving their headquarters to Singapore.

China’s growth is softening and global uncertainty does not help 

If this war in the Middle-East persists, China’s growth outlook faces additional downside risks.
If this war in the Middle-East persists, China’s growth outlook faces additional downside risks.

Singapore retail sales drop 0.4% in January, partly because of later CNY timing

The decline in retail sales was partly due to Chinese New Year occurring in February this year as opposed to January last year. ST Photo: Gin Tay
The decline in retail sales was partly due to Chinese New Year occurring in February this year as opposed to January last year. ST Photo: Gin Tay

Singapore still subject to 10% US tariff as no official word yet on higher 15% rate: Gan Siow Huang

The Government is ready to roll out further measures to support business and workers if needed, said Ms Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State for Trade and Industry.
The Government is ready to roll out further measures to support business and workers if needed, said Ms Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State for Trade and Industry.

New work pass for high earners in AI and tech among changes to S’pore foreign workforce policies

The One pass (AI and Tech) will replace the existing Tech Pass.
The One pass (AI and Tech) will replace the existing Tech Pass.

Singapore factory activity expands for seventh straight month but outlook clouded by Iran conflict

Electronics growth is likely to remain a key pillar of support for the overall manufacturing sector, say analysts.
Electronics growth is likely to remain a key pillar of support for the overall manufacturing sector, say analysts.

S’pore to step up investments to extend lead in advanced manufacturing, such as in semiconductors

The moves aim to help manufacturers raise their productivity, improve quality and reliability, and become more flexible and resilient.
The moves aim to help manufacturers raise their productivity, improve quality and reliability, and become more flexible and resilient.

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

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