US-Middle East relations

Trump says he has 'good news' on Iran, offers no clarity on peace deal

[WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD] US President Donald Trump said there had been “some pretty good news” about Iran, suggesting optimism about peace talks to end the war in the Middle East, but he said a ceasefir...

With the Philippines importing more than 90% of its oil supply from the Middle East, it is exposed to supply chain disruptions and currency fluctuations. 

Will the Philippines hit the brakes on a deregulated oil industry amid fuel pain?

With domestic pump prices continuing to rise, calls for state intervention are growing

The broader issue for Malaysia may be whether refinery runs, imports and regional flows remain smooth enough to prevent a squeeze later in the quarter.

Petronas calms Malaysia fuel fears, but supply risks remain

State-owned oil giant says fuel supply across its nationwide station network had been secured till end-June

A building destroyed by US-Israeli air strikes on the campus of Sharif University of Technology
 in Teheran. Even before the destruction wrought by this phase of the conflict, Iran’s civilian economy suffered from severe underinvestment.

The road to de-escalation with Iran

There is an off-ramp for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but it requires taking economic incentives seriously

An unverified still image which Iran's Revolutionary Guards, quoting Iranian media, said shows the US aircraft destroyed during the Americans' mission to find a stranded airman in Iran on Sunday (Apr 5).

The Iran war just broke the petrodollar

For the first time since 1996, global central banks now hold more gold than US government bonds. The war is making this look like a signal

Over the past 24 hours, the US and Iran have been trading attacks on military and civilian infrastructure in the region.

US fighter jet shot down over Iran; one crew member rescued

US forces continue search-and-rescue operations for other crew member

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says if critical Middle Eastern energy sources and supply routes are constrained for an extended period, the consequences "will be severe”.

Singapore convenes crisis committee to boost energy resilience and support amid Iran war

Firms and households can expect enhanced, earlier assistance, with targeted help for more severely affected sectors: PM Wong

World Gold Council data shows that, between Feb 27 and Mar 20, Asia recorded consistent gold ETF inflows in tonnes, while outflows were seen in the West.

Singapore investors buy the dip, bucking global gold sell-off: OCBC, bullion dealers

Strong investor participation in Singapore and wider Asia suggests metal’s long-term role as a hedge continues 

The Johor state government is becoming more selective in data centre investment, signalling a shift towards high-quality, more efficient developments.

Johor-Singapore SEZ could draw more tech giant interest as Middle East data centre attacks prompt rethink

As geopolitical risks push hyperscalers to diversify, Johor could emerge as a viable alternative hub