Supply chains

Sea freight, postal service providers in S’pore charging more after Middle East conflict: SingStat

The price increases were particularly pronounced in the sea freight transport, freight forwarding, and postal and courier segments.

France minerals envoy says rare earths diversification from China possible within 3-5 years

Rare earths, such as the ultra high purity titatinium, are crucial to defence, technology and renewable energy.

Brunei’s Prince Mateen visits SAF’s Special Operations Task Force

Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen on board the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s H225M medium-lift helicopter during his visit to Singapore Armed Forces’ Special Operations Task Force in Singapore on Oct 23.

UK quietly warns citizens to stock up on emergency supplies

The British government advises households to be self-sufficient for three days in case of an emergency.

Oil jumps US$2 on escalating Middle East tensions

Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran, in eastern Saudi Arabia, on Oct 14. Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia have stoked concerns over further disruptions to crude supplies.

Singapore, Qatar to work towards upgrading ties to strategic partnership

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the Amiri Diwan in Doha on Oct 19.

Modi says India trusted partner as supply chains weaponised

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed to “choke points” in global trade, referring to disruptions caused by wars, tariffs and major powers.

AI scale-up PhysicsX comes to Singapore with ambition to accelerate industrial innovation

PhysicsX CEO and co-founder Jacomo Corbo at the launch of the PhysicsX Singapore Hub at Temasek Shophouse on Oct 8.

UK announces new round of Russia sanctions targeting financial services, 'shadow fleet'

Plastic letters arranged to read \"Sanctions\" are placed in front of Russian flag colors in this illustration taken February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

CEO Insights

Why the operator of US’ biggest container port wants closer ties with Singapore

It makes sense for Port of Los Angeles to have “very good, strong relations with Singapore” the Port of Los Angeles executive director Eugene Seroka, since disruptions to key shipping waterways is forcing many ships to head for the US West Coast through Singapore.

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