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NEWS ANALYSIS

Why a ‘killer switch’ to tackle Europe’s trade issues with China may not be so straightforward

2026-10-18T01:12:30.000Z
From left: Lubrizol’s chief technology officer Julie Edgar, president and CEO Rebecca Liebert, EDB’s executive vice-president Lim Wey-Len, Lubrizol Engineered Materials president John Valukas, and the company’s vice-president for the Asia-Pacific Henry Liu.
Energy & Commodities

Lubrizol expands Singapore R&D hub to boost innovation in specialty chemicals sector

2026-10-07T07:44:22.000Z
At the launch of NCEB are, from left: National Research Foundation deputy CEO Tan Weizhe; NCEB executive director Matthew Chang; Minister for Education Desmond Lee; NUS president Tan Eng Chye; and EDB managing director Jermaine Loy.
Economy & Policy

Singapore sets aside S$118 million for research into bio-based chemicals

2026-10-05T07:00:00.000Z
Aster's deputy CEO Andre Khor says the company plans to sell more bitumen from its Singapore facility to Indonesia.
Energy & Commodities

Singapore oil refiner Aster still on M&A hunt, ‘open’ to IPO as assets mature

2026-06-20T04:33:07.000Z
Evonik had already announced cuts of around 2,800 positions until the end of 2026.
Energy & Commodities

Evonik to cut 3,200 jobs worldwide by 2029, as it extends restructuring programme

2026-06-18T08:44:36.000Z
The ban will cover sulphuric acid that’s a by-product of copper and zinc smelting in China.
Energy & Commodities

China moves to ban sulphuric acid exports as Iran war hits supply

2026-04-11T04:25:23.000Z
For the five trading sessions spanning Mar 13 to 19, institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks.
Companies & Markets
INSIDE INSIGHTS

Insider and institutional positioning for the week

2026-03-22T06:30:00.000Z
Under the plan, Lotte Chemical’s Daesan unit will be spun off and merged with HD Hyundai Chemical to create an integrated entity.
Energy & Commodities

South Korea approves first petrochemical restructuring deal as supply glut weighs

2026-02-25T03:05:26.000Z
Once the splitter is operating, Aster can ramp up Bukom’s cracker running rates.
Energy & Commodities

Aster to complete Singapore refinery expansion, berth works in second-half of 2026

2026-02-05T11:59:21.000Z
FMC has been facing intensified competition in key markets, prompting it to reduce prices and divest assets.
Energy & Commodities

FMC to launch restructuring plan, targets plant closures and Asia cost cuts

2025-12-13T05:04:46.000Z
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