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Oil prices plunge 11% on US-Iran talks to resolve hostilities in the Middle East Trump said that a deal could be done soon to settle the war.

Asia faces crisis from Middle East disruption: Vivian Balakrishnan “The vulnerability has been known, but it’s never been tested to the extreme that it is being tested today,” Dr Balakrishnan said.

Dow soars 1,000 points, oil sinks as Trump postpones strikes on Iran targets, says US, Iran have held productive talks US stock index futures turned sharply higher on Monday after Trump paused the strikes.

Over 40 Middle East energy assets ‘severely damaged,’ IEA says Asia is at the forefront of this crisis, because of its heavy reliance on crude from the region.

Asia at risk of ‘severe’ energy shock as Iran deadline looms, warns Aberdeen CIO Aberdeen sees heightened geopolitical risks impacting Asia in coming days.

Singtel investigating after users report Internet disruption again This follows three consecutive days of issues last week.

Singapore import costs to face pressure amid energy price hikes: MAS; Feb core inflation accelerates to 1.4% It will update inflation outlook in April policy statement; MAS, MTI keep 2026 core and headline inflation fore…

Grab buys foodpanda’s Taiwan business for US$600 million This deal marks Grab’s entrance into its first market outside of South-east Asia.

Global LNG exports fall to six-month low on Iran conflict Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports declined to a six-month low, erasing recent supply additions from the US and elsewhere as the conflict in the Middle Ea…

Johor-Singapore SEZ could draw more tech giant interest as Middle East data centre attacks prompt rethink The Johor state government is becoming more selective in data centre investment, signalling a shift towards high-q…

Singapore worker dorm rents could rise 5% in 2026 after a H2 2025 dip, as mandated upgrades roll out Rental rates at Centurion's Westlite Ubi dormitory are 5% to 10% higher, one analyst estimates.

‘First meaningful stress test’: Asia family offices weigh exit as Gulf conflict shakes Dubai’s wealth-hub allure A Singapore-based asset manager who advises Middle Eastern hedge funds told BT on the condition of anonymit…

Gold whipsaws after worst week in 40 years as war risks mount Gold’s choppy opening mirrored the broader market, with crude retreating after an initial small gain and equity markets also volatile.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Mapletree Logistics Trust, Lendlease Global Commercial Reit, AEM Top stories: 1. International: ‘First meaningful stress test’: Asia family offices weigh exit as Gulf conflict…