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Singapore shares rise ahead of US-China meeting; STI up 0.1%

US President Donald Trump will visit Malaysia from Oct 26 to 27 for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit.
International

Trump’s Asia tour set to spotlight trade challenges

While the Asean leaders are a disparate group, they will have one overriding message – to persuade Trump of the strategic importance of the region and to seek more favourable tariff deals with Washington.
Opinion & Features

Is Asean prepared for Trump’s disruptive diplomacy?

After slapping India with 50 per cent tariffs and bashing the country for buying oil from Russia, US President Donald Trump has softened his rhetoric in recent weeks and spoken with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at least twice. Trump said last week that India will stop buying oil from Russia, although it’s likely to be a gradual process. 
International

India says it’s narrowing gap with US on trade deal dispute

Founder-chairman Sun Xiushun of Winning International notes that Winning will continue to act as a collaborator, forming consortiums or joint ventures across sectors in Africa.
Global Enterprise

Singapore firm anchors West Africa’s mega mine: Inside Winning International’s Simandou play

Electronics and non-electronics NODX.
Singapore

Economists warn of continued uncertainty in export outlook after surprise 6.9% rise in September

China’s deep advanced technology manufacturing base is likely to prove a crucial partner for Asean, observed UOB's Frederick Chin
ASEAN Business

‘Once-in-a-generation’ supply chain reset can position Asean as global engine: UOB

Rare-earth element export controls are the catalyst for the latest flare-up between the US and China.
Capital Markets & Currencies

Port fees, cooking oil, export bans: How US-China trade tensions are ramping up and what it means

CMG20250526-TayYM03/郑一鸣/PSA [Pasir Panjang] Container, wharf, Port, Logistic. Import n Export 
ASEAN Business

Tariff tracker: Clock’s up and where Asean countries landed

Federal Express' first Singapore to US direct cargo flight 2025 at Airport Logistics Park, Changi
International

More than 40 per cent of Apac businesses plan to shift focus away from US: survey

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