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Evan See

Evan See

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emailevansee@sph.com.sg
China’s supply chains are steadily becoming more deeply ingrained in South-east Asian countries, a structural tailwind for the region even if the tariff gap closes.

Chinese exports to EU and S-E Asia will keep growing, and not just as transhipments

Economists say that US tariffs and supply chain integrations are setting up Chinese exports in the long run

President Donald Trump gestures during an interview with The New York Times in the Oval Office on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. The U.S. economy added more than half a million new jobs during President Trump’s first year since returning to office, a dramatic slowdown in hiring that underscored the ways in which his agenda may be exacerbating some of the strains facing American workers and employers. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)
BT EXPLAINS

What’s at stake in the US Supreme Court’s tariff ruling today?

The levies are likely to be ruled unconstitutional, but Trump could still impose them through other routes, analysts say

Analysts have projected that humanoid robots could outnumber industrial robots on the factory floor by 2034.

Asia’s AI robotics race: China leaps forward while South-east Asia finds its footing

High costs and labour trends slow the pace of robotic adoption in South-east Asia

A model of oil pump jack stands next to a logo of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, or Sinopec, at the company's booth at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, China, September 11, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

China Aviation Oil confirms Sinopec merger with parent CNAF

State administrators have given the nod for the merger following deliberation, says CAO

Ocean Metro Mall, a property in Dasin Retail Trust's portfolio. The trustee-manager could not convene AGMs in 2022 and 2023 as it was unable to obtain audited financial statements.

Subsidiaries of Dasin Retail Trust manager receive court summonses over Companies Act breaches

Charges involve failing to hold AGMs and lodge financial results for FY2022 and FY2023

The acquisitions will enable the group to build up a fleet to support higher production at its Triaryani coal mine and operations at its Marga Bara Jaya jetty. PHOTO: GEO ENERGY RESOURCES

Geo Energy buys majority stake in two Indonesian shipping companies for US$127.5 million

The deal’s completion follows an initial announcement in August 2025

Frasers Centrepoint Trust's retail portfolio includes malls such as Northpoint City Mall.

Frasers Centrepoint Trust secures S$400 million green loan facility

This involves term loan and revolving credit facilities from DBS, OCBC and Maybank

The gain is primarily due to share price changes of its listed investments, which amount to marked-to-market values of HK$280 million.

Auto dealer Tan Chong expects HK$327 million in gains from investments in 2025

It expects to report its financial performance before end-March 2026

mm2 Entertainment is known for producing works such as the Ah Boys To Men movies.

mm2 Asia unit receives S$200,000 payment demand from creditor

This is the third demand for payment that mm2 Asia’s subsidiaries have received in two weeks

Sim Li Ern will take the reins from interim CEO Tan Jok Tin – who will also be stepping down from his role as executive chairman.

Creative appoints Sim Li Ern, nephew of late founder Sim Wong Hoo, as new CEO

The 47-year-old has worked at the company since 2002

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