U.S. Coal Exports Soar, Revived in Part by New Energy Policy

Exports to Asia meanwhile, totaled 12.3 million tons ... off the Faroe Islands neighbouring the more mature UK North Sea… A merger between two of the Singapore’s largest offshore rig builders, Keppel Offshore & Marine and Sembcorp Marine, might ... ( read original story ...)

UK must address giant trade deficit, IMF warns

The current account deficit is made up of the trade deficit – as the UK imports more than it exports – combined with the balance ... demand and foster competition,” the IMF said. Singapore’s surplus of 19pc is the largest, followed by Thailand ... ( read original story ...)

Modern VLCC Rates Under Pressure

"W44.50 is a horrible rate," said the Singapore broker. Freight rates could bounce again ... Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates said this week they would curb or cut exports in line with OPEC production targets. "The overall cut in Arabian Gulf ... ( read original story ...)

HNA Seeks More Banks for Delayed Singapore Trust IPO

HNA Commercial REIT is seeking to add arrangers to its planned Singapore initial public offering as Bank of America Corp. walks away from the deal, people with knowledge of the matter said. The property trust, backed by embattled Chinese conglomerate HNA ... ( read original story ...)

Derivatives slump depresses Singapore Exchange’s annual profit

a government arm that runs an accreditation program for Singapore-based startups. The two parties will work together to attract companies keen on raising funds in an IPO. The exchange will facilitate pre-IPO funding and offer advice on the listing process. ( read original story ...)