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China ramps up rare earth restrictions, in move to beef up position for US trade talks

On October 9, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that, starting December 1, overseas entities will require Beijing’s approval to export products made abroad that contain…

  • Published: October 10, 20258:55 am
  • Author Lim Min Zhang
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Myanmar junta says Malaysia to observe election

Monitors are slating the poll as a ploy to legitimise continuing military rule, while it is set to be boycotted by many ousted lawmakers and blocked by armed opposition groups in…

  • Published: October 10, 20258:36 am
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Pragmatism may temper turbulent US-China relationship: Asia Future Summit panel

Experts suggest a potential for stabilisation if both sides keep channels of communications open, cooperate on issues like rare earth supply and foreign investments.

  • Published: October 10, 20258:35 am
  • Author Kok Yufeng
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Earthquakes in Johor? Can earthquakes happen in Singapore, too?

In August and September 2025, a series of minor earthquakes occurred in Johor, Malaysia. On September 27, meanwhile, a 3.5-magnitude tremor was recorded off the waters of Batu…

  • Published: October 9, 202510:59 am
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Singapore, Australia upgrade ties; will deepen cooperation in defence and energy, among others

Both sides on Oct 8 laid out what Prime Minister Lawrence Wong called a “very full and ambitious agenda” of 20 agreements under an upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership…

  • Published: October 9, 202510:24 am
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US President Trump says Israel, Hamas signed off on Gaza deal, allowing for the release of all Israeli hostages

Hamas said on Oct 9 it had reached an agreement to end the war in Gaza following talks on a proposal by Mr Trump, saying the deal includes an Israeli withdrawal from the enclave…

  • Published: October 9, 20259:12 am
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Beijing watching closely as Japan’s incoming PM Takaichi signals pragmatism in China policy: Experts

Analysts believe Sanae Takaichi will be pragmatic abroad, reaffirming ties with China based on historical agreements, despite her past support for Taiwan.

  • Published: October 9, 20258:55 am
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China tightens rare earth export controls, targets defence, semiconductor users

China accounts for about 60 per cent of global mine production and 90 percent of processed and permanent magnet output.

  • Published: October 9, 20258:36 am
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Singapore and Malaysia better as friends than enemies, says Malaysia’s Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) exemplifies pragmatic collaboration, aiming to attract global investors and benefit SMEs.

  • Published: October 9, 20258:25 am
  • Author Hariz Baharudin
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Singapore, Australia deepen cooperation in green economy, innovation

The MOU aims to leverage NSW's strengths as Australia's economic and financial hub, according to EnterpriseSG. PM Wong's visit to Australia includes upgrading the…

  • Published: October 8, 20251:30 pm
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