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Wall St opens lower on fears of protracted Middle East conflict
Published Mon, Mar 2, 2026 · 10:42 PM[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Monday (Mar 2) as investors braced for a prolonged Middle East conflict that...
Iran crisis puts Asia on alert for LNG scramble and US$100 oil
The region’s petrochemical refiners could also experience disruptions to feedstock supply; economic growth could take a hit[SINGAPORE] Asian markets, including Singapore, could face an intense scramble for liquefied natural...
Oil prices could breach US$100 barrier if supply disruptions persist: analysts
While markets recognise the seriousness of the Iran conflict, it’s a geopolitical shock and not a systemic crisis, they add[LONDON] Oil prices surged by nearly 10 per cent on...
Amazon to invest additional US$21 billion in Spain for data centres and AI
Published Mon, Mar 2, 2026 · 08:35 PM[BARCELONA] Amazon said on Monday (Mar 2) it would invest an additional US$21 billion in Spain to expand its data centres and...
UMS buys out aluminium alloy products supplier
The acquisition is not expected to have a material impact on its FY2026 net tangible assets or earnings per share [SINGAPORE] Precision engineering group UMS Integration has bought the...
Compliance, risk and private markets roles top banking hiring demand for 2026: Morgan McKinley
This comes amid ongoing regulatory demands and a stricter governance landscape in the financial services sector[SINGAPORE] Banking hiring is set to “stay active but cautious” in 2026, with competition...
Top Glove founder’s son named as joint managing director, to take over the reins on Apr 1
Lim Jin Feng – son of Lim Wee Chai – will assume the role along with Ng Yong Lin[SINGAPORE] Top Glove has named two individuals as joint managing directors...
Iran strikes disrupt thousands of flights; Dubai Airport hit
Published Mon, Mar 2, 2026 · 07:00 PM[DUBAI] Thousands of flights have been disrupted in the wake of the escalating conflict engulfing the Middle East, with Dubai’s main airport...
Singapore and Korean firm collaborate on nuclear energy
The parties will conduct joint studies of small modular reactors for potential applications in the city-state[SINGAPORE] The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with...
Olam to guarantee US$100 million loan for Olam Agri until unit is sold
The group is selling its 44.58% stake in Olam Agri to Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company[SINGAPORE] Agribusiness Olam Group said its food, feed and fibre operating business Olam...
