Singapore

Indonesia Cuts Gas Exports to Singapore While Importing Pertalite

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Indonesia’s decision to cuts gas exports to Singapore has highlighted the interconnected nature of energy trade between the two neighbours, as the government seeks to prioritise domestic demand while continuing to rely on Singapore for some fuel imports. The natural gas reduction, which took effect on October 24, involves 31 million standard cubic feet […]

Indonesia Records US$3.83 Billion Trade Deficit with Singapore in January–May 2026

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Indonesia’s reliance on gasoline imports from Singapore continues to weigh on the two countries’ bilateral trade balance. Data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) show that gasoline imports worth US$3.52 billion accounted for about 92% of Indonesia’s US$3.83 billion trade deficit with Singapore during the January–May 2026 period. According to Statistics Indonesia, Indonesia’s exports […]

Jakarta Seeks Singapore Investment for MRT Expansion and TOD Projects

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to discuss investment opportunities in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) projects and MRT Jakarta's Phase 3 and Phase 4 expansions, as part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation and sustainable urban development.

Yielding to Yuan: Why Singapore’s UOB Just Shattered Records in China’s Stable Bond Market

JAKARTA, Indonesia (JakartaWeekly.com) – While global dollar-denominated bond markets remain largely shuttered by geopolitical tremors, United Overseas Bank (UOB) has successfully navigated the calm waters of China’s domestic debt market, pricing a massive RMB 5 billion (US$690 million) “Panda bond.” The three-year offering did more than just raise capital; it secured one of the lowest […]