Supply chains

Iran war disrupts circuit board supply chain, raises costs for tech companies

The disruption is a fresh blow to electronics manufacturers which are already grappling with soaring memory chip costs.

Under cover of trade truce with Trump, China expands economic pressure toolkit

FILE PHOTO: U.S. and Chinese flags are seen in this illustration created on March 20, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Will the US find that war damage and economic pain cannot bend Iran’s resolve?

An Iranian woman adorning the grave of a loved one killed during the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic in southern Tehran on April 23, 2026.

Indonesia says Russia will supply 150 million barrels of oil as higher prices tighten supply

People queueing at a petrol station in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on April 14. About a fifth of Indonesia’s crude imports come from the Middle East and pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

US firms voice ‘concern’ over China’s new supply chain rules

Western governments are increasingly concerned about their reliance on Chinese supply chains, particularly in rare earths, which China dominates. The minerals are critical for a wide range of products from everyday consumer electronics to weapons.

FairPrice expands price freeze to cover more than 300 staple products, up from 100

Prices for these products will be locked until May 31, said the firm in a statement on April 23.

2 in 3 S’pore businesses hit by Middle East conflict; SMEs most affected: Poll

More than half of SMEs also experienced a decline in revenue from Singapore customers. Meanwhile, only a third of large firms saw a decrease.

World’s top condom maker Karex to raise prices sharply as Iran war strains supply chain

Karex chief executive said the company plans to raise prices by 20 to 30 per cent and possibly further if supply chain disruptions drag on due to the Iran war.

Indian plastic maker Alternicq says Iran war has pushed up costs

Raw material costs for plastic have surged as much as 40 per cent since the start of the Iran war, a top executive at Indian rigid plastic manufacturer Alternicq said.

Singapore buys more LNG from outside of Middle East as war disrupts shipments

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