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China’s trade surplus soared to a record $1.2 trillion in 2025, despite Trump’s tariffs
China’s trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion in 2025, the government said Wednesday, as exports to other countries…
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Business
Australia’s goods trade surplus shrinks to A$2.9 billion in November
Australia’s surplus on goods trade narrowed sharply in November as shipments of iron ore fell back, data showed on Thursday, while imports…
News
Oil rises as Trump’s Venezuela blockade takes edge off global crude surplus concerns
Oil prices rallied by more than 1 per cent on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of all oil tankers under…
News
Oil steadies as traders weigh up surplus concerns and sanctions
OIL steadied as traders weighed concerns about a glut and fallout from US sanctions against Russia at the start of a data-heavy week.…
Business
Oil settles lower as Opec+ plan adds to expectations of supply surplus
Oil prices settled lower on Tuesday as investors braced for a supply surplus due to potential Opec+ plans for a larger output hike next…
Business
South-east Asia set to export surplus biofuels to Europe, Petronas executive says
South-east Asia is positioned to export biofuels to other markets such as Europe as production capacity exceeds demand in the region, a…
Fashion
Opec+ casts shadow on Singapore’s glitzy oil bash as surplus looms
Group agrees in principle to raise output again next month, according to delegates, with key members saying they expect to approve adding…
Fashion
Opec’s new supply shock nails on oil market’s return to surplus
The latest oil supply shockwave unleashed by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its partners (Opec+) is set to swell a…
Business
DBS, UOB, OCBC return surplus capital with over S$700 million of buybacks
In the first five months of 2025, 63 primary-listed Singapore companies conducted share buybacks through open market acquisitions,…
News
South Korea eyes boosting energy imports to cut surplus with US
A top South Korean trade official said the government is reviewing multiple packages to present to the Trump administration as it seeks to…
Business
Panin Bank a good fit for DBS’ Indonesia operations; Singapore bank’s surplus capital can fund potential acquisition
A potential acquisition of Indonesia’s Panin Bank could benefit from DBS’ strong track record of turning around unprofitable targets, and…
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Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves
Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News Pressure has increased on the chancellor's tax and spending plans after a surplus in government…
Culture
Oil prices ease on surplus concerns, US dollar strength
OIL prices edged lower on Monday (Dec 23) in thin trade ahead of the Christmas holiday on concerns about a supply surplus next year and a…