On Oct. 12, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said he supports a U.S. proposal for an "energy ceasefire," calling it a feasible way to halt attacks on the energy sector. He warned that if Russia refuses to agree this winter and continues strikes on energy infrastructure, Ukraine will take corresponding countermeasures.

Oct 10 — Apex chairman Huang Chenhong visited iSoftStone’s Huafang Tongzhou smart shared factory, accompanied by iSoftStone chairman and CEO Liu Tianwen. The firms agreed to comprehensive cooperation on AI infrastructure R&D, manufacturing and supply‑chain collaboration.

Deutsche Bank analysts say Singapore core inflation is forecast at 2.0–2.5% YoY over the next 12 months, above the MAS's informal sub-2% target, which could prompt the central bank to allow further Singapore dollar appreciation. Deutsche Bank expects MAS at Wednesday's monetary policy meeting to modestly steepen the appreciation slope of the S$NEER policy band to curb inflation. Analysts note Q4 electricity prices are expected to fall about 10% QoQ, partly easing pressure, but rising food prices and stronger goods-to-services pass-through should keep overall price pressures elevated.