Supply chains

India condemns drone strike on UAE, urges Hormuz access

Smoke rising in the Fujairah oil industry zone after a drone was intercepted by air defences on March 4. The United Arab Emirates blamed Iran for a drone attack on facilities on May 4.

S'pore, NZ sign agreement to keep essential supplies flowing even during crises

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (second from right) and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (second from left) witnessed the signing of the pact and also committed to more cooperation in areas such as defence and security as well as healthcare and food supply.

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.

‘Singapore is a real priority for New Zealand’: PM Luxon committed to supplying food to Singapore

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses fuel and food security during an exclusive interview with The Straits Times at his office in the Beehive, Wellington, on April 29, ahead of his official visit to Singapore on May 3.

Japan and Vietnam seek deeper energy, minerals ties amid geopolitical risks

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi with Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung at a welcome ceremony in Hanoi on May 2. Japan remains one of Vietnam’s largest foreign investors.

Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source

Customers sit with empty tables visible at Lila Molino restaurant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 28, 2026. REUTERS

Shorter waits at Asia ports, including Singapore, as ships use ‘slow steaming’ to cut fuel cost

While this may be good news for port operators, it could spell other risks for the global economy such as disrupting the flow of trade.

Japan PM vows all-out efforts towards sustained pay hikes at May Day event

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a speech during an annual May Day rally, where workers advocate for their rights, at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on April 29.

Four firms under probe over syringe hoarding in S. Korea amid naphtha supply disruption

Naphtha is a key liquid essential for making a key ingredient in many medical supplies, including syringes.

Iran war disrupts circuit board supply chain, raises costs for tech companies

The disruption is a fresh blow to electronics manufacturers which are already grappling with soaring memory chip costs.

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