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US wants to ‘divide Europe’, EU’s Kallas tells FT

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas attends a press conference in Krakow, Poland, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Kuba Stezycki
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas attends a press conference in Krakow, Poland, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Kuba Stezycki

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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)

S’pore has US$27b trade deficit with US, to seek clarification on US Trade Representative probe: MTI

The Office of the United States Trade Representative has initiated a probe against more than 16 major economies including Singapore.
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has initiated a probe against more than 16 major economies including Singapore.

Lego bets on Pokemon, interactive bricks as war in Middle East threatens higher costs

Lego is also dealing with sweeping tariffs put in place by US President Donald Trump.
Lego is also dealing with sweeping tariffs put in place by US President Donald Trump.

China’s exports soared 22% before Middle East war broke out

A cargo ship with containers docks at a terminal of the Yantian port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
A cargo ship with containers docks at a terminal of the Yantian port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

From 1776 to 2026: Adam Smith's lessons for the global economy

The bronze statue of Adam Smith, renowned economist and philosopher, located on the Royal Mile, positioned just outside St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Lesley Martin
The bronze statue of Adam Smith, renowned economist and philosopher, located on the Royal Mile, positioned just outside St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Lesley Martin

Japan asked US not to disadvantage Tokyo under new tariff rules

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to visit the United States on March 19.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to visit the United States on March 19.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 7, 2026

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs following an air strike by Israeli forces against the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs following an air strike by Israeli forces against the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

US customs agency expects tariff refund system to be ready in 45 days

US officials are trying to hammer out a process for returning US$166 billion (S$212 billion) in tariff payments to around 330,000 importers.
US officials are trying to hammer out a process for returning US$166 billion (S$212 billion) in tariff payments to around 330,000 importers.

EU trade head says US has given assurance it will honour trade deal

The new surcharge applies in addition to the most-favoured-nation rate, meaning some EU exports could face higher tariffs than before.
The new surcharge applies in addition to the most-favoured-nation rate, meaning some EU exports could face higher tariffs than before.

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