Supply chains
One zone, two markets: How the JS-SEZ is redrawing Asia’s supply chain map
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone lets firms like DHL, UPS and Kuehne+Nagel combine Singapore’s connectivity with Johor’s resource advantages – cutting costs while unlocking new opportunities
Helium shortage hits tech supply chains amid Middle East conflict
Qatar is producing nearly one-third of the world’s helium supply
Plastic bag shortages, WFH, pricier wine: The Iran conflict is rippling through the economy
The war is disrupting key trade and supply channels, affecting soft commodities and other sectors
Singapore sea freight companies hit with 50% fuel surcharge; war insurance premium also jacking up costs
One firm had to reroute cargo of used car parts to Dubai via India, raising the shipping cost five times
This Singapore deep-tech startup believes its paper batteries are an important part of the global clean energy transition
Flint wants to get its cellulose-based batteries into every device that requires them, says co-founder
Retailers say neigh to price hikes in the Year of the Horse
Many are pulling the reins on increasing costs to remain competitive
Driving growth, creating jobs: What are the Economic Strategy Review’s 7 recommendations?
These are crafted from suggestions by businesses and workers over 60 engagements, events and company visits since August
PE giant KKR sells container firm Goodpack back to Lam family in US$1.4 billion deal: source
The move comes after the private equity player put Goodpack up for sale in October 2024, based on media reports
Singapore F&B players push for more changes in import rules to ease food cost squeeze
Operators laud moves to diversify food sources, say more can be done to help local business compete against global players with strong supply chains
Commonwealth Kokubu Logistics taps Japan’s Mitsui OSK for regional cold-chain expansion
A cold-chain food logistics facility with 500,000 sq ft of space in Jurong is a key part of CKL’s growth plan
