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Blackstone raises US$13.1 billion for its largest Asia private equity fund
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/blackstone-raises-us13-1-billion-its-largest-asia-private-equity-fund?utm_campaign=tg&utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social-organic
ellaintan
5 days ago1 min read


From oil to coffee beans: Traders in Singapore turning Middle East disruptions into profits
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/from-oil-to-coffee-beans-traders-in-spore-turning-middle-east-disruptions-into-profits?ref=top-story
ellaintan
May 291 min read


Oil prices gain as investors doubt breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks
Six weeks since a fragile ceasefire took effect, efforts to end the war have shown little progress https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-prices-gain-investors-doubt-breakthrough-us-iran-peace-talks
ellaintan
May 221 min read


Some things to know about Teo Siong Seng, the Singapore shipping veteran accused by US of price collusion
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/some-things-know-about-teo-siong-seng-singapore-shipping-veteran-accused-us-price-collusion?utm_campaign=wa&utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social-organic
ellaintan
May 211 min read


DBS, UOB among lenders arranging Airtrunk’s US$2 billion loan for Malaysia growth
Proceeds will support the firm’s 200-megawatt JHB2 facility located in Johor https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/dbs-uob-among-lenders-arranging-airtrunks-us2-billion-loan-malaysia-growth?utm_campaign=wa&utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social-organic
ellaintan
May 141 min read


Asean’s biodiesel push fuels palm oil rally, but will SGX-listed players gain?
Higher crude palm oil prices support upstream plantation earnings, but could be a double-edged sword for integrated operators: analysts https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/aseans-biodiesel-push-fuels-palm-oil-rally-will-sgx-listed-players-gain?utm_campaign=tg&utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social-organic
ellaintan
May 51 min read


Malaysian ringgit set to test new high for 2026, strategists say
Gains have been supported by strong exports and a surge in investment tied to Malaysia’s fast-growing data centre industry https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysian-ringgit-set-test-new-high-2026-strategists-say?utm_campaign=wa&utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social-organic
ellaintan
Apr 201 min read


Support of trusted regional partners key to securing energy needs: PM Wong
Singapore, as an oil trading and refinery export hub, will do what it can to secure alternative “upstream feedstock”, PM Wong says https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/support-trusted-regional-partners-key-securing-energy-needs-pm-wong?utm_campaign=wa&utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social-organic
ellaintan
Apr 161 min read


Singapore stocks near record high as Iran war fuels haven status
Trump said the US will begin blockade of Hormuz, setting the stage for more global market turmoil https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-near-record-high-iran-war-fuels-haven-status?utm_campaign=wa&utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social-organic
ellaintan
Apr 131 min read


STI jumps over 1%, Asia stocks soar following US-Iran ceasefire agreement
The benchmark index is buoyed by gains notched by the three Singapore banks which all traded higher https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sti-jumps-over-1-asia-stocks-soar-following-us-iran-ceasefire-agreement
ellaintan
Apr 81 min read


Asia stocks jump after Trump says Iran war could end in weeks; STI up 1.9%
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/asia-stocks-jump-after-trump-says-iran-war-could-end-in-weeks-sti-up-1-9?ref=latest-headlines
ellaintan
Apr 11 min read


Several insurers launch new IP riders with new features, going beyond lower premiums
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/several-insurers-launch-new-ip-riders-with-new-features-going-beyond-lower-premiums
ellaintan
Apr 11 min read


Former OCBC CEO Helen Wong’s FY2025 pay dips 6.3% to S$12 million in final year at bank
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/former-ocbc-ceo-helen-wongs-fy2025-pay-dips-6-3-s12-million-final-year-bank?utm_campaign=wa&utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social-organic
ellaintan
Mar 241 min read


Shoppers to get discounts on FairPrice house-brand items for 12 weeks
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/shoppers-to-get-discounts-on-fairprice-house-brand-items-for-12-weeks?ref=latest-headlines
ellaintan
Mar 191 min read


Oil prices surge as Kharg attack raises stakes in Middle East conflict
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/oil-prices-surge-as-kharg-attack-raises-stakes-in-middle-east-conflict?ref=top-stories
ellaintan
Mar 161 min read


‘We won’, Trump says on Iran, signalling US will stay in fight
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-on-iran-we-won-but-dont-want-to-leave-early?ref=top-story
ellaintan
Mar 121 min read


Singapore consumers in for higher petrol, electricity prices as oil spikes past US$100
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/singapore-consumers-in-for-higher-petrol-electricity-prices-as-oil-spikes-past-us100?ref=top-stories
ellaintan
Mar 91 min read
Singapore deploys crisis response team to Middle East region
https://www.straitstimes.com/live-us-trump-israel-iran-attack
ellaintan
Mar 51 min read


Singapore stocks tumble, SIA down 4.5% on Middle East turmoil; MAS monitoring developments
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-slide-gold-rises-on-middle-east-turmoil-sia-down-7?ref=top-stories
ellaintan
Mar 21 min read


Singapore to seek clarity from US counterparts on implementation of Trump’s new 15% tariff
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singapore-to-seek-clarity-from-us-counterparts-on-implementation-of-trumps-new-15-tariff?ref=top-stories
ellaintan
Feb 231 min read
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