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Singapore is a sovereign city-state and island country in South-East Asia, located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. The capital is Singapore city, which encompasses the entire main island and several smaller surrounding islands. With a population of approximately 5.9 million, Singapore is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. The economy is highly developed and diversified, ranking among the wealthiest nations globally by GDP per capita, with dominant sectors including financial services, trade and logistics, manufacturing, petrochemicals and technology. Singapore operates as a major international shipping and aviation hub, with the Port of Singapore consistently ranking as one of the world's busiest container ports and Changi Airport serving as a key regional and global transit point. The currency is the Singapore dollar. The country is a parliamentary republic with a multi-party system, though the People's Action Party has governed continuously since independence in 1965. Singapore is a member of ASEAN, the Commonwealth and the United Nations, and maintains a strategic position in regional trade and security frameworks. Its business-friendly regulatory environment, robust infrastructure and strategic location have made it a preferred base for multinational corporations operating in Asia-Pacific.

Singapore News


Gold bars
India gold demand slows as prices rebound; China emerges from holiday lull
9th October 2026 By: Reuters

Gold demand in India was sluggish this week as prices rebounded, while trading in top consumer China was subdued during the holiday-truncated trading period. In India, domestic gold prices were... 


Beyond the carbon credit: Who sets the terms for Africa’s carbon markets?
9th October 2026

A carbon credit may be traded as a single unit, but its value is shaped long before it reaches a buyer. Decisions about project ownership, finance, data, verification and benefit-sharing determine... 


Zinc smelting
China turns on the export taps as LME zinc squeeze grinds on
6th October 2026 By: Reuters

China has historically been a significant net importer of refined zinc, but that looks set to change this year. Exports surged to 40 668 tons in August, the second-highest monthly tally in almost... 


Centalion chairperson and CEO Gary Pedersen
Commodities trader Gunvor rebrands as Centalion, plans Singapore redomicile
2nd October 2026 By: Reuters

Commodities trader Gunvor said on Friday it had rebranded as Centalion and planned to redomicile to Singapore from Cyprus, marking the latest step in the group's evolution following a management... 


Radiant World signage
Radiant cuts more jobs after founder loses control of firm
30th September 2026 By: Bloomberg

Radiant World is cutting staff beyond its core iron ore business after a Singapore court last week took control of the troubled commodity trader away from its founder. The latest reductions... 


KPMG signage
KPMG appointed interim manager for Singapore iron-ore trader Radiant, sources say
25th September 2026 By: Reuters

A Singapore court appointed KPMG as interim judicial managers of iron-ore trader Radiant World after creditor Mizuho Bank withdrew its push for rival Deloitte to take the role, according to two... 


Beyond the carbon credit: Who sets the terms for Africa’s carbon markets?
23rd September 2026

 A carbon credit may be traded as a single unit, but its value is shaped long before it reaches a buyer. Decisions about project ownership, finance, data, verification and benefit-sharing determine... 


Gold jewellery
India gold demand stays muted as buyers await lower prices; China premiums steady
18th September 2026 By: Reuters

Gold demand in India stayed subdued this week as buyers held back purchases in anticipation of lower prices, while premiums in China remained steady, supported by robust investment demand.... 


Radiant World signage
Radiant World sues Glencore for $2bn, Bloomberg News reports
16th September 2026 By: Reuters

Radiant World and Hong Kong-based commodity trader Sapphire Minmetals have filed a lawsuit against London-listed miner Glencore in Singapore claiming $2-billion in damages, Bloomberg News reported... 


Chevron gas infrastructure
Chevron eyes Argentina, Mediterranean for global LNG growth, deal with India
14th September 2026 By: Reuters

Chevron is looking to expand its global gas portfolio from Argentina to the Mediterranean to meet growing demand from buyers concerned about energy security due to the crisis in the Middle East,... 


The Rise Of Robots In Warehouses
The Rise Of Robots In Warehouses
14th September 2026

The results of this shift could include vast economic growth, inflation dropping to 0% or better, a complete change in healthcare and abundance for all, according to ARK. Or it could be the stuff... 


Iron-ore
Jefferies-linked fund seeks Singapore injunction against Radiant World
7th September 2026 By: Reuters

LAM Trade Finance Group II, in which US bank Jefferies has a minority stake, applied on Monday for a freezing injunction against Radiant World and its founder in Singapore, the city-state's... 


ARM's Khumani iron-ore mine
Radiant World and its founder sued for $34m in Singapore
28th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

Radiant World Corp and its founder are being sued in Singapore’s High Court by a local trade-finance firm, which is registered as a creditor of Radiant World, adding to mounting legal pressure on... 


Iron-ore stockpile
Radiant World lays off staff as lenders back away, Singapore police investigates
20th August 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore trader Radiant World has laid off some operations staff as banks and counterparties retreat, cutting off the credit the Singapore-based firm needs to fund its trades, according to two... 


Mine trucks lined up
Coal India plans Singapore trading hub in hunt for critical mineral assets, sources say
20th August 2026 By: Reuters

The world's largest coal producer, Coal India, is setting up its first overseas trading office in Singapore, aiming to diversify into trading iron-ore and critical and strategic minerals, two... 


Iron-ore piles
Singapore authorities begin looking into trader Radiant World
20th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

Singapore’s police force has begun looking into Radiant World after receiving reports on the iron-ore trader, a spokesperson said on Thursday. A Radiant World spokesperson was not immediately... 


Aluminium
STG buys large amount of aluminium from Radiant World, sources say
14th August 2026 By: Reuters

STG, a trading company funded by principals of the US hedge fund Squarepoint, has bought a large amount of aluminium from Radiant World as the commodity trading house sells off inventory to raise... 


Coal mine
SGX to use Dow Jones coking coal index for new contract
13th August 2026 By: Reuters

Dow Jones said on Thursday that it has reached an agreement with the Singapore Exchange that would allow the bourse to reference its coking coal index for a new derivative contract. Dow Jones'... 


Iron-ore in rail wagons
Claims against Radiant World assets have doubled since 2025, filings show
12th August 2026 By: Reuters

One of the world's largest iron-ore traders, Radiant World, has 21 creditors with registered claims over its assets, more than double the number before the start of 2025, according to registered... 


An iron-ore stockpile
Deutsche freezes Radiant World funds as miners move to cut ties
6th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

Radiant World is under growing pressure after two of its key banks froze its funds and major miners moved to cut ties with the iron ore trading house. Deutsche Bank and KBC Group have frozen some... 


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