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Annabelle Liang

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Annabelle joined The Straits Times after a decade of working for international media outlets including the Associated Press and Agence France-Presse. She was most recently at the BBC where she covered stories on the economy, supply chains, and China’s rise as a global electric vehicle powerhouse. She likes breaking down data and finds meaning in making business reports accessible to all readers.

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Taiwanese chip testing firm’s new Singapore facility to create over 300 jobs

Taiwanese chip testing firm KYEC’s facility in Singapore, launched on May 22, includes an over 109,000 sq ft cleanroom.
Taiwanese chip testing firm KYEC’s facility in Singapore, launched on May 22, includes an over 109,000 sq ft cleanroom.

Batam becomes ‘serious’ draw for Chinese firms, with S’pore still the island’s top investor

Economic agency BP Batam has seen a pick up in enquiries from Chinese businesses looking to invest in the Indonesian island.
Economic agency BP Batam has seen a pick up in enquiries from Chinese businesses looking to invest in the Indonesian island.

Singamas shares plunge after US DOJ allegations against CEO Teo Siong Seng

Singapore shipping veteran Teo Siong Seng is one of seven executives the US has accused of colluding to fix the prices of dry containers.
Singapore shipping veteran Teo Siong Seng is one of seven executives the US has accused of colluding to fix the prices of dry containers.

Workers in Singapore at risk of disruption could be offered ‘career bridges’ into other jobs

Generic of office workers at Raffles Place on May 12, 2026. Can be used for stories on Economic Strategy Review (ESR), economy, workers, workforce. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Generic of office workers at Raffles Place on May 12, 2026. Can be used for stories on Economic Strategy Review (ESR), economy, workers, workforce. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

PCs are pricier, but users will ‘prioritise’ AI benefits, says Lenovo boss

allenovo - Mr Amar Babu, President of Lenovo Asia Pacific


CREDIT: LENOVO
allenovo - Mr Amar Babu, President of Lenovo Asia Pacific


CREDIT: LENOVO

Me and My Money: The millennial spice mixer who expanded a dying trade

Mr Jeya Seelan has expanded his family business, which was founded by his grandfather almost 80 years ago.
Mr Jeya Seelan has expanded his family business, which was founded by his grandfather almost 80 years ago.

Singapore factory activity expands though Iran war continues to inflate costs, disrupt supply

Severe supply chain constraints from the shipping blockades and helium shortages continue to inflate costs and prolong delivery lead times.
Severe supply chain constraints from the shipping blockades and helium shortages continue to inflate costs and prolong delivery lead times.

2 in 3 S’pore businesses hit by Middle East conflict; SMEs most affected: Poll

More than half of SMEs also experienced a decline in revenue from Singapore customers. Meanwhile, only a third of large firms saw a decrease.
More than half of SMEs also experienced a decline in revenue from Singapore customers. Meanwhile, only a third of large firms saw a decrease.

Singapore buys more LNG from outside of Middle East as war disrupts shipments

Generic shot of the Singapore skyline with HDB flats taken at 630am on April 7, 2026. For stories on haze, electricity, energy, economy, environment and more.
Generic shot of the Singapore skyline with HDB flats taken at 630am on April 7, 2026. For stories on haze, electricity, energy, economy, environment and more.

US removes ‘inaccurate statement’ on Singapore trade surplus; Govt to attend hearings on probes

The temporary global 10 per cent tariff rate imposed under Section 122 - announced after the court ruling - expires in July.
The temporary global 10 per cent tariff rate imposed under Section 122 - announced after the court ruling - expires in July.

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