Supply chains

America Inc has a tight grip on allied governments

British politicians are urging the prime minister to implement a break clause in a contract between Palantir, an American analytics firm, and the National Health Service.

Brazil opens reciprocity process against US over tariffs

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a ceremony to sign into law a bill establishing a line of credit for companies affected by new tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, July 22, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

Trump touts $3.8b in minerals projects to promote economic stability and national security

Trump said the projects would create thousands of jobs and promote economic stability and security.

Trump unveils trade actions to compete with China on solar and chips

The proclamation is aimed at supporting domestic chip and solar supply chains needed to compete with Beijing on artificial intelligence and energy.

Lockheed seeks US mineral supplies after Trump supply-chain push, sources say

The world’s largest defence contractor, Lockheed Martin, is in negotiations for germanium (above) and scandium - both of which are used in military equipment ranging from aircraft components to infrared sensors.

Worth a crack? US eggs make a comeback in Singapore after more than 20 years

The first batch of eggs from the US arrived in Singapore earlier in July.

Apple slides after chip shortages fuelled by high iPhone demand hurt sales forecast

Apple has been struggling to secure enough computer processors and counter fast-rising memory costs, a situation that forced the company to raise prices in June.

Singapore oil product stocks slide further to lowest since mid-June

Total onshore oil product stocks hovered at around 37.95 million barrels in the week of July 29, compared with 39.64 million barrels a week ago, Enterprise Singapore data showed.

‘Nothing we can do’: Singapore businesses stung by higher 12.5% US tariff

T.K. Khor (left), owner of Outsource Asia Industries, said the Trump administration’s tariff salvo has already cost him a chunk of business as some customers were not willing to take on the higher costs.
Credit: Courtesy of T.K. Khor

CEO Insights

Logistics must up its game as on-time delivery is now just ‘table stakes’: FedEx Asia-Pac chief

FedEx’s Asia-Pacific president Salil Chari says geopolitical uncertainties over the past year have highlighted the need for more adaptable and robust supply chains.

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