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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.
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.

Singapore electricity retailers up offerings to meet higher demand amid Middle East conflict

The proportion of households on fixed-price plans increased between Feb 1 and Sept 1, from around 36.6% to 38.4%.
The proportion of households on fixed-price plans increased between Feb 1 and Sept 1, from around 36.6% to 38.4%.

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Spot electricity prices have hit a 2026 high. Will this raise my household bill?

The Uniform Singapore Energy Price (USEP), a measure of the wholesale cost of electricity taken half-hourly, rose to the highest levels seen in 2026 in recent weeks.
The Uniform Singapore Energy Price (USEP), a measure of the wholesale cost of electricity taken half-hourly, rose to the highest levels seen in 2026 in recent weeks.

Oil prices up over 3% following new strikes on Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz

A satellite image of smoke billowing from an Aramco oil depot near the Saudi city of Abha after a Houthi attack on Sept 8.
A satellite image of smoke billowing from an Aramco oil depot near the Saudi city of Abha after a Houthi attack on Sept 8.

Singapore will have to carefully assess any action aimed at easing US tariff rates: DPM Gan

Any import prohibition would have significant implications for Singapore’s trade, DPM Gan told Parliament.
Any import prohibition would have significant implications for Singapore’s trade, DPM Gan told Parliament.

US eggs return to Singapore: Will customers shell out up to $14.80 for a dozen?

Contented Hen eggs from the US are now available at more than 50 FairPrice outlets.
Contented Hen eggs from the US are now available at more than 50 FairPrice outlets.

Singapore factory activity expands in August, even as supply chain crisis from Iran war deepens

The Republic’s purchasing managers’ index, a barometer of the manufacturing industry’s overall health, rose to 51.5 points in August.
The Republic’s purchasing managers’ index, a barometer of the manufacturing industry’s overall health, rose to 51.5 points in August.

Arabica coffee stocks hit 26-year low, supporting prices

Exchange stocks generally ranged between one million and five million bags from the mid-2000s until early 2022, and dealers see current levels as critically low.
Exchange stocks generally ranged between one million and five million bags from the mid-2000s until early 2022, and dealers see current levels as critically low.

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.
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
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

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