https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/ THE BUSINESS TIMES - Find latest business and financial news including analysis and opinion on top business stories, stock markets in Singapore, Asia-Pacific and global market news and more at The Business Times. en-US https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/favicon.ico https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/ 32 32 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-orders-airlines-accelerate-us-deals-washington-trade-probes-mount Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:01:38 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/vietnam-orders-airlines-accelerate-us-deals-washington-trade-probes-mount The US trade deficit with Vietnam reached US$54.8 billion in the first three months of 2026 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-export-growth-beats-forecasts-may-ai-demand-and-gulf-war-stockpiling Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:31:31 +0000 Global International /international/global/china-export-growth-beats-forecasts-may-ai-demand-and-gulf-war-stockpiling Beijing is under growing international pressure to strengthen domestic consumption https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/sri-lanka-emerging-new-base-asias-scam-networks-after-crackdown-cambodia Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:20:56 +0000 Global International /international/global/sri-lanka-emerging-new-base-asias-scam-networks-after-crackdown-cambodia Authorities in the South Asian island nation say they have arrested more than 1,000 people this year alone https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/north-korean-and-chinese-leaders-pledge-deeper-economic-cooperation-pyongyang-summit Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:07:44 +0000 Global International /international/global/north-korean-and-chinese-leaders-pledge-deeper-economic-cooperation-pyongyang-summit The two leaders agree to develop bilateral relations into a new chapter https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/global-hotel-giants-bet-indias-local-travel-boom-can-defy-slowdown Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:42:49 +0000 Property International /property/global-hotel-giants-bet-indias-local-travel-boom-can-defy-slowdown The rush by hotel operators to add rooms reflects a surge in demand from India’s growing middle class https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/spacex-ipo-well-oversubscribed-us10-billion-orders Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:33:12 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets Global International /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/spacex-ipo-well-oversubscribed-us10-billion-orders Retail investors can still submit orders for shares on some platforms beyond the deadline https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/now-you-see-it-now-you-dont-why-data-cant-capture-ai-revolution Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:26:52 +0000 International /international/now-you-see-it-now-you-dont-why-data-cant-capture-ai-revolution Nobel laureate Michael Spence says the biggest economic transformation in history may barely show up in statistics but could widen wealth inequality https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/strong-us-dollar-and-tariff-threats-ignite-broad-asian-currency-sell Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Shikhar Gupta Deon Loke Singapore Asean Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets International /singapore/strong-us-dollar-and-tariff-threats-ignite-broad-asian-currency-sell Energy shocks drag rupiah and yen to fresh lows as new US tariffs compound pain for won and ringgit https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trumps-us100000-h-1b-visa-application-fee-rejected-judge Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:53:24 +0000 International /international/trumps-us100000-h-1b-visa-application-fee-rejected-judge H-1B visas are awarded based on a lottery system, but are used primarily in the tech industry https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/iran-israel-say-hostilities-hold-after-appeal-trump Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:04:38 +0000 Global International /international/global/iran-israel-say-hostilities-hold-after-appeal-trump An Israeli official said Trump had spoken with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-sets-out-ps1-1-billion-ai-hardware-plan-supercomputer-chip-funding Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:15:45 +0000 International Companies & Markets Telcos, Media & Tech /international/uk-sets-out-ps1-1-billion-ai-hardware-plan-supercomputer-chip-funding £120 million will be set aside to help British companies to design, develop and test novel chips https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-dollar-eases-slightly-after-iran-says-attacks-israel-have-ended Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:50:39 +0000 Sharon Lee International Banking & Finance Companies & Markets /international/us-dollar-eases-slightly-after-iran-says-attacks-israel-have-ended The greenback held most of the gains made on the back of Friday’s non-farm payrolls report https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-asks-police-probe-hundreds-firms-palm-prices Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:21:39 +0000 Asean Companies & Markets Energy & Commodities International /international/asean/indonesia-asks-police-probe-hundreds-firms-palm-prices About 270 to 300 firms have not adjusted their prices over the past few days https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/universal-music-sounds-out-investors-one-billion-euro-bond-sale Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:16:00 +0000 International Companies & Markets /international/universal-music-sounds-out-investors-one-billion-euro-bond-sale It includes a 4 and 10-year tranche, each with an expected size of 500 million euros, a source says https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-jun-8 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:04:47 +0000 International /international/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-jun-8 Stories you might have missed https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-boom-upends-san-francisco-housing-market Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:26:49 +0000 International Property /international/ai-boom-upends-san-francisco-housing-market It is creating extreme personal wealth in the area, with tech companies paying employees in the sector lofty salaries https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/eni-and-petronas-launch-gas-joint-venture-south-east-asia Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:55:25 +0000 Energy & Commodities Asean Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/energy-commodities/eni-and-petronas-launch-gas-joint-venture-south-east-asia The new company will start from an initial production base of over 300,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-pm-starmer-set-ban-harmful-social-media-under-16s Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:21:06 +0000 International Companies & Markets Telcos, Media & Tech /international/uk-pm-starmer-set-ban-harmful-social-media-under-16s France, Denmark and Poland are also considering tightening rules around social media use for children https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/iranian-crude-offered-china-discount-demand-softens Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:25:57 +0000 Global International /international/global/iranian-crude-offered-china-discount-demand-softens Iranian oil to China falls to 1.1 million barrels a day in May, based on data from data analytics firm Kpler https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-jobs-slump-deepens-starmer-woes-add-headwinds-rec-says Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:18:51 +0000 International /international/uk-jobs-slump-deepens-starmer-woes-add-headwinds-rec-says Economists and investors think the weakness of the labour market will limit how far the BOE raises rates this year https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/south-korea-names-first-female-pm-decades-lead-ai-push Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:43:05 +0000 International Companies & Markets Telcos, Media & Tech /international/south-korea-names-first-female-pm-decades-lead-ai-push She would become the first woman to hold the post since former PM Han Myeong Sook in 2006 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/west-explores-new-frontiers-south-east-asia-looking-back-down-earth-space Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:27:48 +0000 Evan See Asean International /international/asean/west-explores-new-frontiers-south-east-asia-looking-back-down-earth-space Earth observation data sees ‘increasingly pragmatic’ use in trade-heavy corridors and across archipelagos https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-issues-technical-regulations-centralise-coal-palm-oil-ferroalloy-exports Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:25:24 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/indonesia-issues-technical-regulations-centralise-coal-palm-oil-ferroalloy-exports  Exporters are now obliged to report their export activities to a state firm appointed by the government https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/imf-chief-warns-world-isnt-ready-shocks-are-piling Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:05:15 +0000 Global International /international/global/imf-chief-warns-world-isnt-ready-shocks-are-piling The best ammunition against such crises is objective analysis, she adds https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-global-e-commerce-push-stalls-iran-war-lifts-costs-dampens-demand Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:56:20 +0000 Global Companies & Markets International Telcos, Media & Tech /international/global/chinas-global-e-commerce-push-stalls-iran-war-lifts-costs-dampens-demand Exports are still much higher than they were two years ago https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/masan-wins-record-us750-million-offshore-loan-facility-lenders-re-rate-credit-risk Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:53:14 +0000 Jamille Tran International Asean New Articles /international/masan-wins-record-us750-million-offshore-loan-facility-lenders-re-rate-credit-risk The group says this is the largest international corporate borrowing of six-year tenor for a Vietnamese private enterprise https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/spacexs-us1-75-trillion-ipo-how-retail-investors-including-those-singapore-can-buy-shares Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:57:48 +0000 Global Companies & Markets International /international/global/spacexs-us1-75-trillion-ipo-how-retail-investors-including-those-singapore-can-buy-shares The company has reportedly earmarked as much as 30% or US$22.5 billion in shares for retail investors https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-growth-holds-despite-drop-business-investment Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:37:33 +0000 International /international/japans-growth-holds-despite-drop-business-investment Overall, the report should keep the Bank of Japan on track to raise interest rates next week https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/mainland-chinese-savers-flock-hong-kong-regulators-tighten-capital-controls Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:39:44 +0000 International Banking & Finance Companies & Markets /international/mainland-chinese-savers-flock-hong-kong-regulators-tighten-capital-controls Investors explore offshore company setups as alternative for overseas market access https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/cambodia-scam-centres-increase-despite-crackdown-report Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:32:35 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/cambodia-scam-centres-increase-despite-crackdown-report The findings show 86 scam compounds operating across Cambodia as of April, up from 53 a year earlier https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/market-rout-puts-pressure-indonesia-deliver-concrete-steps Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:09:18 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/market-rout-puts-pressure-indonesia-deliver-concrete-steps The rupiah has weakened about 8% to become the worst-performing currency in Asia this year https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/earthquake-magnitude-7-8-strikes-southern-philippines-32-feared-dead Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:08:21 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/earthquake-magnitude-7-8-strikes-southern-philippines-32-feared-dead The quake comes eight months after the Philippines suffered its deadliest tremor in 12 years https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-linked-layoffs-us-spark-new-wave-one-person-start-ups Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:22:36 +0000 International Companies & Markets Telcos, Media & Tech /international/ai-linked-layoffs-us-spark-new-wave-one-person-start-ups Over 100 tech companies cut more than 115,000 jobs in the first quarter of 2026 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights72 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000 International /international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights72 A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Jun 5, 2026) https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/business-times-checks-hotels-around-world-latest-partnerships Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Evan See International /international/business-times-checks-hotels-around-world-latest-partnerships Travellers can access BT’s insights across more than 200 hotels by scanning QR codes https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/singamas-and-other-alleged-container-cartel-members-could-face-lawsuits-customers Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Tay Peck Gek International /international/singamas-and-other-alleged-container-cartel-members-could-face-lawsuits-customers US law firms say that civil claims could be filed, on top of the criminal charges brought by the Department of Justice... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnams-electronics-retail-king-dmx-aims-repeat-its-feat-indonesia-half-time Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Jamille Tran Asean International /international/asean/vietnams-electronics-retail-king-dmx-aims-repeat-its-feat-indonesia-half-time Beyond its own ongoing domestic IPO, it hopes to list joint venture EraBlue in Indonesia within five years https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/surge-demand-fuelled-container-price-jump-says-data-provider-linerlytica Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Tay Peck Gek International /international/surge-demand-fuelled-container-price-jump-says-data-provider-linerlytica [SINGAPORE] An analysis of container production showed that the surge in the prices of new shipping steel boxes in the last few... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/iran-and-israel-trade-missile-attacks-straining-peace-talks1 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:53:18 +0000 Global International /international/global/iran-and-israel-trade-missile-attacks-straining-peace-talks1 The strikes risk leading to further escalation across the region  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/trump-says-fed-rate-increase-would-be-wrong-again-calls-cut Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:34:44 +0000 Banking & Finance Companies & Markets International New Articles /companies-markets/banking-finance/trump-says-fed-rate-increase-would-be-wrong-again-calls-cut Rate-hike expectations were reinforced after a hot May jobs report on Friday  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-builds-economic-fortress-global-tensions-rise Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:28:06 +0000 International /international/china-builds-economic-fortress-global-tensions-rise Beijing says the changes are needed for national security, but they could complicate efforts by Chinese companies to find growth overseas https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-crisis-confidence-markets-decode-prabowo Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:21:00 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/indonesias-crisis-confidence-markets-decode-prabowo INDONESIA spent much of the week ended Jun 7 confronting a question that might have seemed unthinkable a few short years ago:... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/big-questions-loom-chinas-memory-chipmakers-prepare-blockbuster-ipos Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:07:32 +0000 Global Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets International /international/global/big-questions-loom-chinas-memory-chipmakers-prepare-blockbuster-ipos Many investors see CXMT and YMTC as central to driving the current bull run in domestic technology stocks https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/ai-rules-south-east-asia-risks-fines-and-everything-else-you-need-know Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:58:07 +0000 Asean Companies & Markets International Telcos, Media & Tech /international/asean/ai-rules-south-east-asia-risks-fines-and-everything-else-you-need-know Making the effort to know the difference between what is voluntary and mandatory is key for any CTO or product lead https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-eyes-iranian-assets-gulf-allies-reconstruction-source-says Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:45:20 +0000 International Global /international/us-eyes-iranian-assets-gulf-allies-reconstruction-source-says An Iranian official said a peace deal hinged on the release of US$24 billion in Iranian assets frozen by the US https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hong-kong-monetary-authority-says-its-implemented-new-bank-rules-opening-accounts Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:04:02 +0000 International /international/hong-kong-monetary-authority-says-its-implemented-new-bank-rules-opening-accounts The new measures will enhance Hong Kong’s advantages as an international financial centre, it adds https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesian-officials-vow-again-steady-rupiah-draw-funds Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:51:26 +0000 Asean Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets International /international/asean/indonesian-officials-vow-again-steady-rupiah-draw-funds Global investors are rapidly losing confidence in Indonesia, unnerved by the more interventionist agenda https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/thailand-may-seek-thaksin-bankruptcy-over-17-6-billion-baht-tax-debt Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:16:18 +0000 International Asean /international/thailand-may-seek-thaksin-bankruptcy-over-17-6-billion-baht-tax-debt The move follows a Supreme Court ruling late last year that found the tax assessment was lawful https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/anwars-battle-against-allies-shapes-key-malaysian-states-call-polls Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:09:50 +0000 International Asean /international/anwars-battle-against-allies-shapes-key-malaysian-states-call-polls [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s grip on power is set to be tested as he prepares to face off against... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-arms-itself-new-outbound-investment-rules Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:08:49 +0000 International /international/china-arms-itself-new-outbound-investment-rules Chinese officials say regulations aim to support high-quality expansion of Chinese capital overseas https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-posts-another-month-strong-job-gains-may-unemployment-rate-steady-4-3 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:51:37 +0000 International /international/us-posts-another-month-strong-job-gains-may-unemployment-rate-steady-4-3 No significant jobs impact seen yet from oil price surge due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/indias-gdp-grows-7-8-january-march-resilient-farm-construction-output Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:22:00 +0000 International /international/indias-gdp-grows-7-8-january-march-resilient-farm-construction-output The Middle East war is seen pulling down growth in the economy to 6.6% this fiscal year https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/ums-signs-pact-joint-venture-three-vietnamese-precision-engineering-firms Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:20:54 +0000 Shikhar Gupta Telcos, Media & Tech Asean Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/ums-signs-pact-joint-venture-three-vietnamese-precision-engineering-firms UMS intends to invest about US$3.6 million for a 51.6% stake in the new company https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/danantara-plans-new-low-yield-bond-investors-shun-indonesia Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:34:09 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/danantara-plans-new-low-yield-bond-investors-shun-indonesia Still at a preliminary stage, it will carry a coupon of 3% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-banks-signal-caution-despite-resilient-q1-results Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:11:28 +0000 Tan Ai Leng Asean International /international/asean/malaysia-banks-signal-caution-despite-resilient-q1-results Their asset quality remains healthy, though they are watching for signs of slower credit demand ahead https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trumps-latest-tariff-salvo-no-fix-global-issue-forced-labour Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:07:19 +0000 Global International /international/global/trumps-latest-tariff-salvo-no-fix-global-issue-forced-labour Critics warn tariffs may be counterproductive, driven by trade politics not human rights concerns https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-releases-details-export-overhaul-palm-coal Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:13:23 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/indonesia-releases-details-export-overhaul-palm-coal The list may provide some relief to markets after Prabowo’s initial announcement sowed confusion https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/our-moat-our-people-gxbank-ceo-backs-passion-driven-teams-serve-malaysias-underserved Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:46:56 +0000 Evan See Asean International /international/asean/our-moat-our-people-gxbank-ceo-backs-passion-driven-teams-serve-malaysias-underserved About half of the bank’s customers are low-income Malaysians earning under RM4,000 a month https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/banks-curb-china-trips-delay-events-after-cross-border-scrutiny Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:18:04 +0000 Global Banking & Finance Companies & Markets International /international/global/banks-curb-china-trips-delay-events-after-cross-border-scrutiny The moves also coincide with an intensifying drive by Chinese tax authorities to collect taxes on offshore income https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/thailands-inflation-unexpectedly-eases-remains-target-range Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:05:47 +0000 International Asean /international/thailands-inflation-unexpectedly-eases-remains-target-range The ministry expects inflation to reach 3% in June https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-xi-visit-north-korea-jun-8-9-beijing-seeks-cosier-ties-pyongyang Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:07:31 +0000 International /international/chinas-xi-visit-north-korea-jun-8-9-beijing-seeks-cosier-ties-pyongyang Xi hosted separate Beijing summits in May for US President Trump and Russian President Putin https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-house-backs-russia-sanctions-and-ukraine-aid-latest-blow-trump Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:56:17 +0000 International /international/us-house-backs-russia-sanctions-and-ukraine-aid-latest-blow-trump 18 Republicans and one independent who normally votes with them joined Democrats to pass the Bill https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-pm-anwar-facing-crucial-test-support-two-states-call-early-elections Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:50:59 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/malaysia-pm-anwar-facing-crucial-test-support-two-states-call-early-elections Pakatan currently governs Negeri Sembilan state while Barisan leads Johor https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/new-us-tariff-exemptions-will-provide-growth-stimulus-indonesia-minister-says Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:21:09 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/new-us-tariff-exemptions-will-provide-growth-stimulus-indonesia-minister-says USTR has proposed levies of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/sell-indonesia-sweeps-trading-desks-prabowo-tightens-grip Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:51:26 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/sell-indonesia-sweeps-trading-desks-prabowo-tightens-grip What has unnerved investors is the more populist and interventionist agenda that the president has been pursuing https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vingroups-shares-surge-1000-overtake-regional-heavyweights-including-singtel-and-jd-com Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:06:54 +0000 Asean Companies & Markets International /international/asean/vingroups-shares-surge-1000-overtake-regional-heavyweights-including-singtel-and-jd-com Vingroup’s blistering rally has made it the biggest company within frontier markets, and one of the most expensive across Asia https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-iran-ceasefire-talks-stall-after-hizbollah-rejects-lebanon-israel-truce Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:14:54 +0000 Global International New Articles /international/global/us-iran-ceasefire-talks-stall-after-hizbollah-rejects-lebanon-israel-truce Hizbollah had not been party to the US-brokered pact between Israel and Lebanon https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ukraines-zelensky-proposes-peace-talks-letter-putin Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:54:53 +0000 International /international/ukraines-zelensky-proposes-peace-talks-letter-putin US President Donald Trump welcomes the Ukrainian initiative https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesian-market-rout-deepens-prabowo-policy-risks-mount Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:50:20 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/indonesian-market-rout-deepens-prabowo-policy-risks-mount Rupiah breaches key 18,000-per-US dollar level; stocks hit near six-year low https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/deals-deal-economies-capped-us-tariffs-ustr-greer-says Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:12:58 +0000 Global International /international/global/deals-deal-economies-capped-us-tariffs-ustr-greer-says China receives advanced notice on the forced-labour announcement and that consultations will continue https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-jobless-claims-rise-holiday-week-most-february Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:12:48 +0000 International New Articles /international/us-jobless-claims-rise-holiday-week-most-february Sustained increase in applications for unemployment insurance could indicate higher costs and rising economic uncertainty https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sp-500-nasdaq-slide-open-broadcom-revenue-miss-dents-chip-stocks Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:46:04 +0000 Companies & Markets International New Articles /companies-markets/sp-500-nasdaq-slide-open-broadcom-revenue-miss-dents-chip-stocks [NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq dropped at the open on Thursday (Jun 4), as Broadcom’s revenue miss pressured chip... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/chinese-buyers-scoop-indonesian-palm-oil-export-revamp Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:49:10 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/chinese-buyers-scoop-indonesian-palm-oil-export-revamp More purchases are taking place this week as buyers take advantage of attractive price margins https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/proposed-12-5-tariff-could-affect-one-third-singapore-exports-mti-rejects-us-claim-forced-labour Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:33:04 +0000 Renald Yeo Global International Singapore /international/global/proposed-12-5-tariff-could-affect-one-third-singapore-exports-mti-rejects-us-claim-forced-labour Exemptions include energy products, pharmaceuticals, certain electronics, aerospace products and semiconductors https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/bruneis-sultan-announces-cabinet-shake-appoints-sons-ministers Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:17:32 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/bruneis-sultan-announces-cabinet-shake-appoints-sons-ministers The shake-up is the first since 2022 and comes as the nation faces pressure from a global energy crisis https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailands-richest-man-plans-140-billion-baht-expansion-amid-ai-boom Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:48:31 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/thailands-richest-man-plans-140-billion-baht-expansion-amid-ai-boom The move reflects a growing race across South-east Asia to build the computing power needed for AI https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/mmc-port-approaches-bidders-potential-stake-sale-sources Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:11:38 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/mmc-port-approaches-bidders-potential-stake-sale-sources Tycoon Syed Mokhtar may seek a valuation of more than US$10 billion for the whole business https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-sector-stalwarts-are-growing-yet-many-are-disappearing-global-indices Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:29:41 +0000 Elisa Valenta Asean International /international/asean/indonesias-sector-stalwarts-are-growing-yet-many-are-disappearing-global-indices The recent exclusion from benchmark gauges reflects broader investability concerns, say observers https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/global-firms-exploit-indias-ipo-boom-take-profits-back-home-countries Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:25:56 +0000 Global International /international/global/global-firms-exploit-indias-ipo-boom-take-profits-back-home-countries Only one of six foreign firms listing Indian units in Mumbai since 2024 raises new funds https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/hot-weather-hurts-asian-crops-powerful-el-nino-raises-concerns-about-food-supplies Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:08:31 +0000 Global International /international/global/hot-weather-hurts-asian-crops-powerful-el-nino-raises-concerns-about-food-supplies Double blow for farmers already grappling with fertiliser and diesel shortages caused by Iran war https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-executive-order-directs-customs-crack-down-tariff-cheats Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:24:52 +0000 International /international/trump-executive-order-directs-customs-crack-down-tariff-cheats Foreign companies that bring goods into the US will face stricter compliance requirements as well https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-passes-sweeping-bill-expanding-central-bank-role-spur-growth Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:44:19 +0000 Asean Banking & Finance Companies & Markets International /international/asean/indonesia-passes-sweeping-bill-expanding-central-bank-role-spur-growth Promoting sustainable economic growth is already part of Bank Indonesia’s mandate, along with price and foreign exchange rate stability https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-stocks-slide-iran-ceasefire-wavers-fed-rate-hike-fears-grow Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:57:18 +0000 Shikhar Gupta Capital Markets & Currencies Asean Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-stocks-slide-iran-ceasefire-wavers-fed-rate-hike-fears-grow STI down 1%; DBS leads decline, dropping 1.3% to wipe out S$2.3 billion in market value https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-house-votes-rein-trump-iran-war Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:43:09 +0000 International /international/us-house-votes-rein-trump-iran-war The conflict has dragged on and the US president has made little progress towards ending it https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-feds-kevin-warsh-inherits-economy-increasingly-squeezed-inflation Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:34:37 +0000 Global Banking & Finance Companies & Markets International /international/global/us-feds-kevin-warsh-inherits-economy-increasingly-squeezed-inflation Inflation has been above the central bank’s 2% target for more than five years https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/israel-lebanon-ceasefire-raises-hopes-progress-deal-between-us-and-iran Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:49:25 +0000 Global International /international/global/israel-lebanon-ceasefire-raises-hopes-progress-deal-between-us-and-iran The Lebanese president says the ceasefire would come into force within 24 hours of all concerned parties approving it https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/returnees-inside-chinas-ai-talent-reversal Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000 International /international/returnees-inside-chinas-ai-talent-reversal A growing number of AI researchers are returning to China, reshaping careers, companies and the global balance of tech talent https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/ships-chips-sg-us-corridor-gears-its-next-chapter Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Global International /international/global/ships-chips-sg-us-corridor-gears-its-next-chapter As AI and tech draw investment to Asean, Singapore helps US firms finance and manage regional growth https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us-factory-orders-post-biggest-gain-11-months-april Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:50:54 +0000 Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/us-factory-orders-post-biggest-gain-11-months-april It surges 4.8%, with commercial aircraft orders soaring 165.9% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-double-data-centre-power-and-water-consumption-2030-un-researchers Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:26:32 +0000 International /international/ai-double-data-centre-power-and-water-consumption-2030-un-researchers Annual power consumption is forecast at 945 terawatt-hours, with AI accounting for 40% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-services-sector-growth-picks-may-businesses-face-higher-prices-inputs Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:23:57 +0000 International /international/us-services-sector-growth-picks-may-businesses-face-higher-prices-inputs The non-manufacturing PMI is up at 54.5 from 53.6 in April, beating a forecast of 53.8 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/indonesia-arrests-officials-over-alleged-corruption-free-meals-programme Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:43:27 +0000 International /international/indonesia-arrests-officials-over-alleged-corruption-free-meals-programme The three individuals are said to have been involved in the procurement of marked-up items https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/meta-launches-enterprise-focused-ai-business-agent-automate-daily-operations Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:42:18 +0000 International /international/meta-launches-enterprise-focused-ai-business-agent-automate-daily-operations Businesses will initially be able to access the tool for free; paid subscriptions are planned https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/india-earmarks-100-billion-rupees-guard-airlines-fuel-shocks Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:03:30 +0000 International /international/india-earmarks-100-billion-rupees-guard-airlines-fuel-shocks The government is capping prices at 75.60 rupees a litre for domestic carriers https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/iran-hits-kuwait-us-strikes-near-hormuz-gulf-flare Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:43:08 +0000 Global International /international/global/iran-hits-kuwait-us-strikes-near-hormuz-gulf-flare The attacks are the latest to test a shaky ceasefire, sending oil prices up more than 2% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bojs-ueda-signals-good-chance-june-hike-price-risks-rise Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:38:12 +0000 International /international/bojs-ueda-signals-good-chance-june-hike-price-risks-rise So long as the Middle East turmoil calms and inflation reaches 2%, the central bank will raise rates, he says https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/private-infrastructure-real-estate-capital-play-larger-financing-role-ai-data-centre-boom-goldman Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:51:57 +0000 Global International Property /international/global/private-infrastructure-real-estate-capital-play-larger-financing-role-ai-data-centre-boom-goldman It is increasing its capex forecast for the four largest hyperscalers to US$5.3 trillion between FY2025 and FY2030 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eu-risks-losing-more-one-million-jobs-over-global-pressures Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:48:06 +0000 International /international/eu-risks-losing-more-one-million-jobs-over-global-pressures Around 560,000 positions could be cut this year due to the energy costs, while around 600,000 roles are under pressure in the... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/rupiah-hits-new-low-breaches-14000-threshold-against-singdollar Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:26:34 +0000 Deon Loke Asean Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets International New Articles /international/asean/rupiah-hits-new-low-breaches-14000-threshold-against-singdollar Indonesian stocks also at their lowest level in five years https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/geopolitical-risks-must-be-considered-investing-tech-temasek-chairman-teo-chee-hean Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Lee U-Wen Companies & Markets International Singapore /companies-markets/geopolitical-risks-must-be-considered-investing-tech-temasek-chairman-teo-chee-hean One has to take into account global events and how that may impact a company, he adds