https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/prudential-posts-slight-rise-third-quarter-new-business-profit The Business Times en 2026-11-05T11:10:01+08:00 Prudential posts slight rise in third-quarter new business profit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/864b58ef98c9821e65943698d1e675cd19b4900fe4eacc6ce644469eb5a47881 New business profit rose 1 per cent in the quarter ended Sep 30 to US$709 million from a year earlier. New business profit rose 1 per cent in the quarter ended Sep 30 to US$709 million from a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/australia-chain-david-jones-collapses-after-almost-200-years The Business Times en 2026-11-05T10:21:44+08:00 Australia chain David Jones collapses after almost 200 years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/981620312de18a357ec4b66d164d67a317240303bf927d1f316ce7dec927bcce David Jones has stores at about 38 locations across Australia and New Zealand. David Jones has stores at about 38 locations across Australia and New Zealand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/george-yeo-adds-100000-wilmar-shares-s2-97-apiece-taking-stake-over-1-million-shares?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T09:55:22+08:00 George Yeo adds 100,000 Wilmar shares at S$2.97 apiece, taking stake to over 1 million shares https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4af06b8bd359b6547e23e91f66e4b995c43bd30d50b0fa6def0294e5b3ff856 Former minister George Yeo bought 100,000 shares in agri-business Wilmar International from the open market at $2.97 each on Nov 4. Former minister George Yeo bought 100,000 shares in agri-business Wilmar International from the open market at $2.97 each on Nov 4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/things-know-about-dbs-incoming-chairman-anthony-lim?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T09:53:59+08:00 Things to know about DBS’ incoming chairman Anthony Lim https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e8c3e4ed1800921ece0fb06441ef32f21641e3fe1d44795e4ca9bc5f719fbf4 image of anthony lim Anthony Lim, who will be taking over as chairman, spent 19 years at Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-japan-debated-need-more-rate-hikes-scope-faster-move-september-minutes-show The Business Times en 2026-11-05T09:43:48+08:00 Bank of Japan debated need for more rate hikes, scope for faster move, September minutes show https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a6f587cc297fb30cd0601ba2010b400373eb7981194173c6fb43f29ad32bd892 The BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 31-year high of 1.25 per cent at its September meeting. The BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 31-year high of 1.25 per cent at its September meeting. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-services-activity-expands-fifth-month-pmi The Business Times en 2026-11-05T09:30:06+08:00 Japan services activity expands for fifth month: PMI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/53f81f609bd71806ac80c259dc6596f215488e3668371a353c54baf549087124 The S&P Global final Japan Services PMI edged higher to 51.7 in October from 51.3 in September. The S&P Global final Japan Services PMI edged higher to 51.7 in October from 51.3 in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/post-midterm-elections-asia-faces-more-constrained-no-less-unpredictable-trump?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T09:15:08+08:00 Post midterm elections, Asia faces a more constrained but no less unpredictable Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ddb2472350be88229c505adc0979f85ab80bbe9de7f605ef5388a6948b46a58a Asia is watching how a weakened US President Donald Trump will wield his power on trade and war. Asia is watching how a weakened US President Donald Trump will wield his power on trade and war. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippine-inflation-hits-more-three-year-high-7-8-october The Business Times en 2026-11-05T09:06:56+08:00 Philippine inflation hits more than three-year high of 7.8% in October https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/71072d7c42b7a939c2980bf1502aa1b1b888cce509994736a6fb47911793984e The pace of increase was mainly due to higher transport costs, said the statistics agency. The pace of increase was mainly due to higher transport costs, said the statistics agency. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/starhill-global-reit-says-dpu-could-take-major-hit-david-jones-voluntary-administration?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T09:05:12+08:00 Starhill Global Reit says DPU could take major hit from David Jones voluntary administration https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/01944318211ba357a5c75077cc7a60984e76926128de486b1030845157698c56 David Jones occupies about 246,526 square feet, or 95.1% of the property’s gross lettable area, as at Jun 30, 2026. David Jones occupies about 246,526 square feet, or 95.1% of the property’s gross lettable area, as at Jun 30, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/democrats-savour-big-wins-congress-trump-shows-his-ballroom-project The Business Times en 2026-11-05T08:56:24+08:00 As Democrats savour big wins in Congress, Trump shows off his ballroom project https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/133e01f9b23c9fe13a9e9515201ebe0d9921b9571ed021d9a75b8a1c864bc92c President Donald Trump watches a beam rise into position at the White House ballroom construction site in Washington, US, Nov 4, 2026. President Donald Trump watches a beam rise into position at the White House ballroom construction site in Washington, US, Nov 4, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-dbs-careit-starhill-global-reit-koh-brothers-eco-engineering?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T08:45:02+08:00 Stocks to watch: DBS, CAReit, Starhill Global Reit, Koh Brothers Eco Engineering https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5859dbc581cf480584bcd4688d5a68a8e5cf9c2da4467f1a102ed286337e1830 DBS’ latest net profit falls short of the S$2.95 billion consensus forecast from a Bloomberg survey.  DBS’ latest net profit falls short of the S$2.95 billion consensus forecast from a Bloomberg survey.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-set-hold-rates-strong-growth-signal-hike-2027 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T08:23:25+08:00 Malaysia set to hold rates on strong growth, signal hike in 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/47208ac307bcb6caaa897049886b3283a58c957314540bb9da209296676ae7c5 Bank Negara Malaysia will maintain its overnight policy rate at 2.75 per cent, according to 17 of 23 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Bank Negara Malaysia will maintain its overnight policy rate at 2.75 per cent, according to 17 of 23 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-midterms-markets-cheer-democratic-win-betting-divided-washington-means-fewer-policy-shocks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T08:08:54+08:00 US midterms: Markets cheer Democratic win, betting divided Washington means fewer policy shocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c160b6fcdaae21932476b8597a93c173d0d09d8cfb4c7f2aa523d815742207cf A Democratic sweep of Congress heralded a new political era in Washington and reverberated across global markets, with stocks and bonds rising as the dollar fell. A Democratic sweep of Congress heralded a new political era in Washington and reverberated across global markets, with stocks and bonds rising as the dollar fell. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/expedia-forecasts-downbeat-fourth-quarter-revenue-geopolitical-tensions-weigh The Business Times en 2026-11-05T07:07:42+08:00 Expedia forecasts downbeat fourth-quarter revenue as geopolitical tensions weigh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4664a9fb8035ad86fbf24c0f9db30bfc837e6b5cf4c0dee10fcf24ebb0cebdc7 Expedia projected Q4 revenue in the range of US$3.69 billion to US$3.75 billion. Expedia projected Q4 revenue in the range of US$3.69 billion to US$3.75 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/peter-seah-retire-dbs-chairman-after-16-years-anthony-lim-succeed-him?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T07:00:29+08:00 Peter Seah to retire as DBS chairman after 16 years; Anthony Lim to succeed him https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d003fcb596099836514d5fecbceb73afd17dcead62bd40222e131b69034c2ce3 Peter Seah (left) will be appointed senior adviser for a year. Anthony Lim has served on the DBS board since April 2020. Peter Seah (left) will be appointed senior adviser for a year. Anthony Lim has served on the DBS board since April 2020. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-stronger-europe-matters-asias-security The Business Times en 2026-11-05T07:00:00+08:00 Why a stronger Europe matters to Asia’s security https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e8c7c965788d55498cb56341af2d4270d2e015b3b50286817458e3b9d38a00d Ukrainian servicemen open fire to shoot down a Russian drone at the site of an underground shelter at a compound of a local school, which was used as a humanitarian aid hub and was hit by a Russian airstrike in the frontline town of Komyshuvakha, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, November 2, 2026. In 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine, and in September 2025 its drones crossed into Poland, prompting Warsaw to invoke Nato’s Article 4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-productivity-gains-should-be-shared-employees The Business Times en 2026-11-05T07:00:00+08:00 AI productivity gains should be shared with employees https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/857bcd90ec1b9001204980a1365eee4d5e4bf85f2c4396b4be8a863ba225a260 Office workers in Raffles Place, Singapore. A company implementing AI to boost productivity should explain how the business will benefit and how employees can participate. A company implementing AI to boost productivity should explain how the business will benefit and how employees can participate. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/paid-press-release/autodesk-and-jtc-sign-mou-on-next-gen-digital-delivery-in-singapores-built-environment The Business Times en 2026-11-05T07:00:00+08:00 Autodesk and JTC Sign MoU on Next-Gen Digital Delivery in Singapore’s Built Environment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dbc7580be2d98be4cea8733a5d4a2228804ad33e97c97fc648a1a94c31a612b8 Jacqueline Poh, Chief Executive Officer, JTC Corporation (L) and Haresh Khoobchandani, Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan, Autodesk (R) Jacqueline Poh, Chief Executive Officer, JTC Corporation (L) and Haresh Khoobchandani, Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan, Autodesk (R) https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/tech-and-banks-take-beating-s-reits-look-safe-shelter-watch-out?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T07:00:00+08:00 As tech and banks take a beating, S-Reits look like safe shelter – but watch out https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6aea07a5ffa197147223cbc5c58a3751328a00cb375e0a88e172e982a3079169 The “resilient” S-Reits sector could start to look like a safe haven, but investors should keep their eyes open - and keep an umbrella handy. The “resilient” S-Reits sector could start to look like a safe haven, but investors should keep their eyes open - and keep an umbrella handy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-q3-profit-falls-5-s2-81-billion-weaker-trading-income-misses-forecasts?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T06:43:14+08:00 DBS Q3 profit falls 5% to S$2.81 billion on weaker trading income, misses forecasts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5859dbc581cf480584bcd4688d5a68a8e5cf9c2da4467f1a102ed286337e1830 DBS office building in Singapore. The dividend per share declared by DBS for Q3 2026 comprises an ordinary dividend of S$0.66 and a capital return dividend of S$0.15. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/arms-third-quarter-revenue-forecast-above-estimates-investors-unimpressed The Business Times en 2026-11-05T06:43:14+08:00 Arm’s third-quarter revenue forecast above estimates but investors unimpressed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0da2a76018026db76cd63786ea35c237408aceee52c1a0ef0d417e0dd34e67dc Demand for Arm-based technology has benefited from the AI boom. Demand for Arm-based technology has benefited from the AI boom. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/qualcomms-smartphone-chip-sales-miss-estimates-shares-fall The Business Times en 2026-11-05T06:26:20+08:00 Qualcomm’s smartphone chip sales miss estimates, shares fall https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3dfbba46bfb5d64f9f8a457ef625ff0565b7d2dee309eefd5e1b0958c535d03e Revenue from Qualcomm’s handset unit, which makes chips for smartphones, fell 26 per cent to US$5.14 billion in Q4. Revenue from Qualcomm’s handset unit, which makes chips for smartphones, fell 26 per cent to US$5.14 billion in Q4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-slumps-after-midterm-election-rebuke-trump-raises-bets-iran-war-exit The Business Times en 2026-11-05T06:10:08+08:00 Oil slumps after midterm election rebuke to Trump raises bets on Iran war exit  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/280b2b0223e5240dd7711d18073df7a7d8e814ae5af028375a5c953946d8749c Brent futures settled US$8.98, or 8.7 per cent lower, at US$94.62 a barrel on Wednesday. Brent futures settled US$8.98, or 8.7 per cent lower, at US$94.62 a barrel on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-jump-over-1-after-democrats-sweep-us-congress-novo-nordisk-surges The Business Times en 2026-11-05T06:02:11+08:00 European shares jump over 1% after Democrats sweep US Congress, Novo Nordisk surges https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index ended 1.82 per cent higher at 657.40 points on Wednesday, its highest since Aug 26. The Stoxx 600 index ended 1.82 per cent higher at 657.40 points on Wednesday, its highest since Aug 26. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-higher-after-democrats-win-congress-data-centre-stocks-tumble The Business Times en 2026-11-05T05:52:46+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends higher after Democrats win Congress; data centre stocks tumble https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f1fa0543703c7c6d2ed5fdc6b1f03add93de3006ff5a8580cf95ee739446c385 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,569.40 points, or 3 per cent, to 53,356.12 on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,569.40 points, or 3 per cent, to 53,356.12 on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-trade-deficit-narrows-slightly-september-imports-hit-record-high The Business Times en 2026-11-05T00:29:44+08:00 US trade deficit narrows slightly in September; imports hit record high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/459662565a2ac7d7d0d36bbf6e65ec6b9f56ea9e3e4fe9a04939fb43d4d2f60d Shipping containers at the Port of Seattle. The US trade deficit narrowed slightly in September, though imports increased to a record high amid robust domestic demand. Domestic demand is being fuelled by resilient consumer spending and an artificial intelligence spending spree by businesses.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/elon-musks-business-empire-tesla-spacex-and-all-braces-impact-after-us-midterms The Business Times en 2026-11-04T23:16:12+08:00 Elon Musk’s business empire – Tesla, SpaceX and all – braces for impact after US midterms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0bd1a95a8875ab442c86bdee495ab5b7726db733655850752bfbae3bf9eb4315 Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla. One of Musk’s biggest challenges after the US midterm elections could be slower approvals for data centres for his rocket-to-AI company SpaceX. One of Elon Musk’s biggest challenges could be slower approvals for data centres for his rocket-to-AI company SpaceX. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-opens-higher-democrats-win-congress-data-centre-stocks-slide The Business Times en 2026-11-04T22:24:43+08:00 Wall Street opens higher as Democrats win Congress; data centre stocks slide https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d683f3918c8e10de306f275c9f9cc8e1395c2fc7a78f83fe893751908ac3019c The AI trade will be in focus after Democrats made gains in key data centre states including Texas and Georgia. The AI trade will be in focus after Democrats made gains in key data centre states including Texas and Georgia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/haze-law-overhaul-gives-it-more-teeth-firms-beyond-its-reach-remain-test?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T22:09:45+08:00 Haze law overhaul gives it more teeth, but firms beyond its reach remain the test https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3d26232ca3834e6780020fefb125ea21c391f0cfac35c0f469c4611d0ac82b8b The amendments to the law come after Singapore’s worst haze episode since 2015. The air quality was unhealthy from Sep 4. The amendments to the law come after Singapore’s worst haze episode since 2015. The air quality was unhealthy from Sep 4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-mortgage-rates-retreat-third-week-while-holding-above-7 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T21:40:40+08:00 US mortgage rates retreat for third week while holding above 7% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ff438ffb0727846375c13235fe4f6f4acdbb41987e311ac07bca9d9b05d0ef4 The contract rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined 7 basis points to 7.3% in the week ended Oct 30, according to Mortgage Bankers Association. The contract rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined 7 basis points to 7.3% in the week ended Oct 30, according to Mortgage Bankers Association. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-plays-down-prospect-strikes-iran-after-republican-midterm-rout The Business Times en 2026-11-04T21:30:35+08:00 Trump plays down prospect of strikes on Iran after Republican midterm rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/609535f206382153af1250b31f4c96eff372894fa212f3132ff28b0a961a7c9a Trump said the Iran war was not a primary reason for the Republicans being routed, although polls consistently showed Americans are against the conflict. Trump said the Iran war was not a primary reason for the Republicans being routed, although polls consistently showed Americans are against the conflict. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ecb-rate-hike-looks-nearly-certain-after-inflation-rises-3-year-high The Business Times en 2026-11-04T21:19:30+08:00 ECB rate hike looks nearly certain after inflation rises to 3-year high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ffa5241ea4b8eb2155ee339bc5a0d9e7635fd8b3a80f34c479c3ca589e9aa95 An exterior view of the European Central Bank. The ECB left rates unchanged last week, but a long list of policymakers have already signalled that another move in December is now likely. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/greenback-slips-democratic-victories-us-midterms-stoke-ai-jitters The Business Times en 2026-11-04T21:08:48+08:00 Greenback slips as Democratic victories in US midterms stoke AI jitters https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e011a70f6ee29cc2843dc77e8566fd4b6cdd414206d5ef4b99979eed3e653fb Democrat supporters in Detroit, Michigan. Democrats have captured majorities in both the Senate and the House in the US midterm elections, even prevailing in states that have long been conservative bastions. Democrats have captured majorities in both the Senate and the House, even prevailing in states that have long been conservative bastions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/how-markets-reacted-democrats-win-us-midterms-stocks-u-turn-gold-gains The Business Times en 2026-11-04T20:01:20+08:00 How markets reacted to Democrats’ win in US midterms: Stocks U-turn, gold gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aadeed2b203dcc997507d8c02c784cd808461ef67201b38c3b7d6666f4dec249 Equities reversed earlier losses, trading firmly in the green, while Treasuries rallied with gold. Equities reversed earlier losses, trading firmly in the green, while Treasuries rallied with gold. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/centurion-accommodation-reits-9m-net-property-income-s117-7-million-beats-forecast-4-8?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T19:58:19+08:00 Centurion Accommodation Reit’s 9M net property income of S$117.7 million beats forecast by 4.8% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8edfd644324b102eccce18c9416dce1089c980a0224a26b8ae95eb9d875f3331 Westlite Ubi is among the assets in Centurion Accommodation Reit's portfolio. Westlite Ubi is among the assets in Centurion Accommodation Reit's portfolio. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/koh-brothers-eco-engineering-plans-s27-6-million-rights-issue-parent-take-s15-1-million-share?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T19:31:16+08:00 Koh Brothers Eco Engineering plans S$27.6 million rights issue; parent to take up S$15.1 million share https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/87443d6a70ac03f9466b0e3be6798112071a47da7f518d8f9a688240da7f047d KBEE will offer up to 563,644,184 new shares at S$0.049 each, on the basis of one rights share for every five existing shares held. KBEE will offer up to 563,644,184 new shares at S$0.049 each, on the basis of one rights share for every five existing shares held. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mainstream-car-coe-charges-new-record-outstrips-luxury-category-car-show-drives-demand?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T19:13:29+08:00 Mainstream car COE charges to new record, outstrips luxury category as car show drives demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/66da18ad3b349546b73be0a6f9dd0b88a75202867a67f748978217bdf570a89d Vehicles including cars in Singapore. The mainstream Category A COE has risen to S$139,001, beating the previous record of S$$133,009 set in early September. The mainstream Category A COE has risen to S$139,001, beating the previous record of S$133,009 set in early September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-end-flat-democrats-win-us-midterm-elections?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T19:11:27+08:00 Singapore stocks end flat as Democrats win in US midterm elections https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ee3b733ebf2af9f85fa358ca3cfbb887f940d3b6ab5defdceef6501da790b3fd DFI Retail Group, the parent of Guardian, is up 6.2% at US$3.75, making it the STI’s biggest gainer on Nov 4. DFI Retail Group, the parent of Guardian, is up 6.2% at US$3.75, making it the STI’s biggest gainer on Nov 4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trumps-midterm-rebuke-gives-trading-partners-room-resist The Business Times en 2026-11-04T19:06:23+08:00 Trump’s midterm rebuke gives trading partners room to resist https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8ad7144dab001eed83cf224789122fecda2fe554c80bc2a38d5f910a61b53107 Chinese President Xi Jinping will think of ways to exploit Trump’s weakened authority, said Saul Eslake, an economist at Corinna Economic Advisory in Australia. Chinese President Xi Jinping will think of ways to exploit Trump’s weakened authority, said Saul Eslake, an economist at Corinna Economic Advisory in Australia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-nov-42?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Nov 4) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/91d54c85c0c013bfae3a0630ddde71bc06b5a763535e15d616113403c338b691 Democrat and pediatrician Annie Andrews triumphed in South Carolina, a state that US President Donald Trump carried by nearly 18 points in 2024. Democrat and pediatrician Annie Andrews triumphed in South Carolina, a state that US President Donald Trump carried by nearly 18 points in 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/indonesian-party-exclusive-due-diligence-buy-income-centre-over-s265-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T18:39:06+08:00 Indonesian party in exclusive due diligence to buy Income Centre for over S$265 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5afebdd46434309e8b30b2a5bd9475b97e8d32c271152ced69854d029e15c835 Income Centre at 75 Bras Basah Road, Singapore. The eight-storey freehold office building is fully occupied by Income Insurance. The eight-storey freehold office building is fully occupied by Income Insurance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/interactive-month-smog?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T18:30:00+08:00 Interactive: A month in the smog https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/03bfba9ae34d9ec36671cfc1a4789b902f1130d36e7a4b0da7b16d04d3c58ddd https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/google-invest-us15-billion-malaysia-2027-and-2028-amid-data-centre-expansion The Business Times en 2026-11-04T18:07:38+08:00 Google to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia in 2027 and 2028 amid data centre expansion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c64cb31a434b7cd693bdce3925cffb624597fa2033e6146687c1b3bbb393c75b Spending will go towards data centre campuses, clean energy, bolstering water security and upskilling workers, Google said on Nov 4. Spending will go towards data centre campuses, clean energy, bolstering water security and upskilling workers, Google said on Nov 4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/markets-are-pushing-electrification-governments-must-push-harder The Business Times en 2026-11-04T18:00:00+08:00 Markets are pushing electrification. Governments must push harder https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e4b3d28ff8a5c9e51262a1219c3c8a3680becaf9f9e81589cb155e182b130f61 This year, 95 countries have introduced emergency price caps, subsidies or fuel-levy cuts to support consumers’ energy needs. This year, 95 countries have introduced emergency price caps, subsidies or fuel-levy cuts to support consumers’ energy needs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/dip-buyers-emerge-tech-stocks-traders-look-past-midterms-focus-fundamentals The Business Times en 2026-11-04T17:37:08+08:00 Dip buyers emerge for tech stocks as traders look past midterms, focus on fundamentals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a2153ead5a792a62f45be56805dcbc8aa3b408df16db0b68bb5ef9c0cd38ca6 While Democrats are known to be less enthusiastic about the AI build-out, effective changes in Washington that slow things down may not happen soon.  While Democrats are known to be less enthusiastic about the AI build-out, effective changes in Washington that slow things down may not happen soon.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/global-asset-managers-warn-geopolitical-and-ai-concentration-risk-need-new-approach-investing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T17:20:47+08:00 Global asset managers warn geopolitical and AI concentration risk need a new approach to investing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f4003ce9fcfe4248cf39621dc6d00d0fb376f70e270629b86ee4dfc371ccb93f Panellists at the investment summit in Hong Kong on Nov 4 were (from left) CEO of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission Julia Leung; CEO of Lazard Asset Management Chris Hogbin; CEO of Schroders Richard Oldfield; CEO of Allianz Global Investors Tobias Pross; and CEO of Robeco Karin van Baardwijk. Panellists at the investment summit in Hong Kong on Nov 4 were (from left) CEO of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission Julia Leung; CEO of Lazard Asset Management Chris Hogbin; CEO of Schroders Richard Oldfield; CEO of Allianz Global Investors Tobias Pross; and CEO of Robeco Karin van Baardwijk. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-rise-democrats-take-us-congress-novo-nordisk-surges The Business Times en 2026-11-04T17:14:18+08:00 European shares rise as Democrats take US Congress, Novo Nordisk surges https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27d2054581d9593998b7ef3735910c313ded6a30921e4e9f42e97a28d1949ebd The pan-European Stoxx 600 index advanced nearly 1% by 0927 GMT.  The pan-European Stoxx 600 index advanced nearly 1% by 0927 GMT.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/dubai-property-developer-emaar-offers-buy-out-construction-arm-us16-3-billion-value The Business Times en 2026-11-04T17:01:38+08:00 Dubai property developer Emaar offers to buy out construction arm at US$16.3 billion value https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ae6b49a259779fcfe9d956abba2b63f03b0deb8ec4c9312dff48189eb107b3a The logo of Emaar is seen on its building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Emaar Properties owns just over 79% of Emaar Development, and will have to pay about 12.6 billion dirhams for the remainder. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/templeton-global-jardine-softbank-chiefs-set-speak-danantaras-investor-forum-bali?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T17:00:00+08:00 Templeton Global, Jardine, SoftBank chiefs set to speak at Danantara’s investor forum in Bali https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b1153a3f619bbe75c1ae5a90019a80e56f882fa8ca54d4097b992e7646a4e946 image of pahala mansury Pahala Mansury, managing director of global relations and communications at Danantara, says his recent trip to Singapore was to promote Danantara’s first flagship investor forum. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/google-extends-voluntary-buyout-offers-employees-several-countries-amid-heavy-ai-spending The Business Times en 2026-11-04T16:56:05+08:00 Google extends voluntary buyout offers to employees in several countries amid heavy AI spending https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e43b85b37e2243e0ff7409510c5ca40e3fbd309583b634b2226833096053564d The move comes amid mounting AI spending that has unnerved Wall Street and dented Alphabet’s stock price.  The move comes amid mounting AI spending that has unnerved Wall Street and dented Alphabet’s stock price.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/cat-coe-hits-all-time-high-s139001-cat-b-inches-s132334?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T16:32:03+08:00 Cat A COE hits all-time high of S$139,001; Cat B inches up to S$132,334 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4fce7c31c4e7b186b27cf96466b4341c404427759795e072944f13ca21166d06 Cars in a car park in Singapore. Category B COE premiums – used to register larger, more powerful cars and EVs – are up 0.3%. Category B COE premiums – used to register larger, more powerful cars and EVs – are up 0.3%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/estee-lauder-sees-sales-growth-through-2030-turnaround-plan-china-push The Business Times en 2026-11-04T16:27:35+08:00 Estee Lauder sees sales growth through 2030 with turnaround plan, China push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b1e2ee397c22d11635573a2bc4a0be448a98aca54fb5a1b54cff729025e8272 The China market generated US$3.1 billion in net sales during Estee Lauder’s most recent fiscal period and accounted for roughly 20% of total revenue.  The China market generated US$3.1 billion in net sales during Estee Lauder’s most recent fiscal period and accounted for roughly 20% of total revenue.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hsbc-jpmorgan-mufg-socgen-stanchart-tie-boost-tokenised-financial-markets-infrastructure?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T16:16:09+08:00 HSBC, JPMorgan, MUFG, SocGen, StanChart tie up to boost tokenised financial markets infrastructure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c1547619429eccb3cfaddb59c1c2da56f8064671f82a1188f6beb8deb75e9fca The Global Layer One Organisation aims to support the development and adoption of common standards and frameworks for tokenised financial markets. The Global Layer One Organisation aims to support the development and adoption of common standards and frameworks for tokenised financial markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/neanderthals-used-wood-tools-housing-and-murder The Business Times en 2026-11-04T16:12:26+08:00 Neanderthals used wood for tools, housing – and murder? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/552583e3216ac8f90baff4793f740b20386add22ca414efa0a8164c8cc84fd33 The left scapula of a Neanderthal individual shows a circular hole. Bones from 75,000 years ago reveal what may be the earliest identifiable victim of death by wooden spear. The left scapula of a Neanderthal individual shows a circular hole possibly caused by a sharpened wooden spear. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/hedge-funds-flag-growing-private-credit-risks-amid-rising-rates The Business Times en 2026-11-04T16:03:52+08:00 Hedge funds flag growing private credit risks amid rising rates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/31041a26d75135c230dc5a2e5a943e22a1a919d8b76c55ad764e6613a278fbe5 Private credit faces bigger problems than the public market due to higher interest rates, slowing business growth and debt coming due in 2027 and 2028. Private credit faces bigger problems than the public market due to higher interest rates, slowing business growth and debt coming due in 2027 and 2028. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/young-money-and-domestic-pride-forces-reshaping-asias-art-market?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T16:00:00+08:00 Young money and domestic pride: The forces reshaping Asia’s art market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9872bc39dd007b293ef8d25cdc9700b16f7d653548fbaf4298238a6ebc4d8f17 From left: Jasmine Prasetio, Sotheby’s managing director for South-east Asia; art collector Audrey Koh; and moderator Helmi Yusof discuss generational shifts and cultural stewardship. From left: Jasmine Prasetio, Sotheby’s managing director for South-east Asia; art collector Audrey Koh; and moderator Helmi Yusof discuss generational shifts and cultural stewardship. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/new-map-hospitality-asia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T16:00:00+08:00 The new map of hospitality in Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/604faadc800637a6118f6f9f72cae0d5bafaa4c581e254df25e69b9e51e7ea96 From left, the panellists Loh Lik Peng, Chan Soo Khian and Sashi Rajan, with moderator Claressa Monteiro at The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy symposium. From left, the panellists Loh Lik Peng, Chan Soo Khian and Sashi Rajan, with moderator Claressa Monteiro at The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy symposium. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/digital-us-stocks-are-coming-be-worried The Business Times en 2026-11-04T15:48:03+08:00 Digital US stocks are coming – be worried https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d578bd9f29838bba73e47f7483115a99a9328866406ead807c3b966e8052bc6a The US Securities and Exchange Commission headquarters in Washington. The SEC has ploughed ahead with efforts to promote tokenised securities, suspending many rules and investor protections. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has ploughed ahead with efforts to promote tokenised securities, suspending many rules and investor protections. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/former-ceo-sgx-listed-gs-holdings-charged-over-false-trading?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T15:40:35+08:00 Former CEO of SGX-listed GS Holdings charged over false trading https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/52a919945de154307a678bbe22c1a4200826b63888a4b7a76d73dc966e34d0a0 The charges arose from a joint investigation by the Commercial Affairs Department and the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The charges arose from a joint investigation by the Commercial Affairs Department and the Monetary Authority of Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-data-centre-boom-set-upheaval-after-us-election-rout The Business Times en 2026-11-04T15:25:29+08:00 AI data centre boom is set for upheaval after US election rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a7cd0436adea01b2910df38b04f5c1fe1856ff581590b9c7e534ae7a856d7fd3 In the US, recent Democratic wins underscore the intensity of the growing voter backlash against data centres powering AI systems worldwide.  In the US, recent Democratic wins underscore the intensity of the growing voter backlash against data centres powering AI systems worldwide.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-midterms-what-investors-can-expect-after-democrats-shatter-republican-strongholds?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T15:12:01+08:00 US midterms: What investors can expect after Democrats shatter Republican strongholds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd022265b0c46c5356273f5eacbd5c2d159a8178f5bb59b5c4af514c9dfe7839 Voters in a polling centre for the US midterm elections. Democrats have won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Democrats have won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/oracle-scraps-us7-billion-deal-lease-chips-tencent-under-trump-pressure-ft-reports The Business Times en 2026-11-04T14:47:24+08:00 Oracle scraps US$7 billion deal to lease chips to Tencent under Trump pressure, FT reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b02c53ef2f6c15e4c1a20c8f4abb43e1524890241b0f74ec3fb2781aecffff1a An October report said the deal inked with Oracle would give Tencent access to some 100,000 advanced AI chips unavailable in China due to US curbs. An October report said the deal inked with Oracle would give Tencent access to some 100,000 advanced AI chips unavailable in China due to US curbs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-strengthens-transboundary-haze-law-expanded-investigative-powers-stiffer-penalties?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T14:43:20+08:00 Singapore strengthens transboundary haze law with expanded investigative powers, stiffer penalties https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e5ce2f97eff9d2a3b12f77d023ad4e4135446fdf0d7d8a67e204df542ec2a4e Haze in Singapore. Singapore’s transboundary haze law has been given a boost, granting the government greater investigative powers and hiking up penalties for those found guilty. The last two months have brought Singapore its worst air quality since 2015, with the 24-hour PSI reading crossing the “very unhealthy” range at one point. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/millionaire-magnet-cape-town-faces-short-supply-luxury-homes The Business Times en 2026-11-04T14:28:26+08:00 Millionaire magnet Cape Town faces short supply of luxury homes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d07ac2ae02869598567994cdd273a61927797c597bc4669d3570d03a54af7cf9 The population of Cape Town, an employment hub that draws migrants, has risen almost 80% since the turn of the millennium, intensifying pressure on housing resources. The population of Cape Town, an employment hub that draws migrants, has risen almost 80% since the turn of the millennium, intensifying pressure on housing resources. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/flower-made-hearts-wins-south-east-asias-top-uob-painting-prize?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T14:15:00+08:00 A flower made of hearts wins South-east Asia’s top UOB painting prize https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/61c74ad76bff29dae376bb942f7f6349c9787b2270cf7c59db2331ce69bf7d80 UOB Painting of the Year 2026 top prize winner Tang Kok Soo (centre), with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left) and UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong. UOB Painting of the Year 2026 top prize winner Tang Kok Soo (centre), with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left) and UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/columns/us-2026-midterms-came-down-money?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T14:02:32+08:00 The US 2026 midterms came down to money https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0a6146ed6e3f1c52f8530f5ce045400af24c48f0c4e26ca45eca70436211d20f The new Democratic majority will be able to rein in President Donald Trump’s agenda, among them the power of the purse and Congress’ constitutional authority over tariffs. The new Democratic majority will be able to rein in President Donald Trump’s agenda, among them the power of the purse and Congress’ constitutional authority over tariffs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/treasuries-rise-democrat-win-traders-await-refunding-plan The Business Times en 2026-11-04T13:58:24+08:00 Treasuries rise on Democrat win as traders await refunding plan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/24c33b4117d840bd4d0c4df6cdc5c2d05180cab5b1e54f662b1414aa5f92f456 This reverses the previous day’s losses, when Treasury yields climbed after a better-than-expected US jobs report bolstered the case for more Fed rate hikes.  This reverses the previous day’s losses, when Treasury yields climbed after a better-than-expected US jobs report bolstered the case for more Fed rate hikes.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/small-fraction-residential-rent-disputes-involve-corporate-tenants-current-laws-protect-landlords?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T12:45:06+08:00 Small fraction of residential rent disputes involve corporate tenants; current laws protect landlords: Murali https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd9600b5923abd020b45bf6118effd9bb2f33ec67272f5ac8129b2a2f5cf9f2e The Small Claims Tribunal can order payment of rental arrears and delivery of vacant possession, if the claim is within the small claims limit. The Small Claims Tribunal can order payment of rental arrears and delivery of vacant possession, if the claim is within the small claims limit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/work-permit-holders-increase-10900-s-pass-ep-holders-decline-900-each-q2-jasmin-lau?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T12:44:59+08:00 Work Permit holders increase by 10,900, but S Pass, EP holders decline by 900 each in Q2: Jasmin Lau https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a87e14833be2634c879f7ee7a3ecca5bb03aaa6ca6b3b27ab52ead3315a40fb7 S Pass and EP declines were concentrated in professional services, financial services, and information and communications in Q2. S Pass and EP declines were concentrated in professional services, financial services, and information and communications in Q2. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-wilt-dollar-slides-early-midterm-results-point-blue-sweep The Business Times en 2026-11-04T12:19:05+08:00 Stocks wilt, dollar slides as early midterm results point to blue sweep https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e5e5e07b5e480f8c372c734f2c138369dd70826a47ca6946f93245aef5c8caa Futures for the S&P 500 slid 1.2 per cent while Nasdaq futures fell more than 2 per cent. Futures for the S&P 500 slid 1.2 per cent while Nasdaq futures fell more than 2 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/cooler-servers-cheaper-batteries-automated-sandblasting-how-singapore-firms-put-rie-support-work?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T12:00:00+08:00 Cooler servers, cheaper batteries, automated sandblasting: How Singapore firms put RIE support to work https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5f9b5858cfea52b52355ecd18c404228e6a4e0634626391adc96a5326add4526 Clockwise from top left: Abrasive Engineering’s executive chairman Tan Ser Hean; VFT CEO Vidal Bharath; and Hyprcool founder Greg Ong. Clockwise from top left: Abrasive Engineering’s executive chairman Tan Ser Hean; VFT CEO Vidal Bharath; and Hyprcool founder Greg Ong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/taylor-swift-has-over-300-trademark-filings-why-do-most-smes-have-none The Business Times en 2026-11-04T11:59:08+08:00 Taylor Swift has over 300 trademark filings. Why do most SMEs have none? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6771318264ea2a0247d53a322f836d029269647c9ee92e1cc053bf27a6385310 In April, Taylor Swift made headlines for trademarking her voice and image as protection against AI misuse. In April, Taylor Swift made headlines for trademarking her voice and image as protection against AI misuse. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/investors-poised-us-gridlock-democrats-projected-win-control-house The Business Times en 2026-11-04T11:35:22+08:00 Investors poised for US gridlock as Democrats projected to win control of House https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f58de103fc3911486c79035a3955cf4f59e118b6ec7752bc8e307a848aa15609 Democratic candidate for US House of Representatives Rebecca Bennett reacts after winning in New Jersey. Democratic candidate for US House of Representatives Rebecca Bennett reacts after winning in New Jersey. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bitcoin-slips-democratic-sweep-bets-threaten-crypto-agenda The Business Times en 2026-11-04T11:15:05+08:00 Bitcoin slips as Democratic sweep bets threaten crypto agenda https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c509f9f399712148a3aedc42bba074cd5991e98a7cbcd1d821bff582b0ca2b4d Bitcoin slipped as much as 1.6 per cent in Asia on Wednesday. Bitcoin slipped as much as 1.6 per cent in Asia on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cse-global-shares-7-after-q3-new-orders-nearly-treble-s434-9-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T11:04:41+08:00 CSE Global shares up 7% after Q3 new orders nearly treble to S$434.9 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdce7c1de4575680e9f466be7b884897a9323cfe83a1e714f86cb637debe0ae4 CSE Global’s growth outlook has been supported by a commercial agreement with Amazon announced at the end of FY2025. CSE Global’s growth outlook has been supported by a commercial agreement with Amazon announced at the end of FY2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailands-growth-forecasts-raised-factory-data-revamp The Business Times en 2026-11-04T10:46:30+08:00 Thailand’s growth forecasts raised on factory data revamp https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e5d938001036929bfcc16642c806502a4c4faa00a52496c273fc1b3f0a77535 Thailand’s first-half GDP growth could be revised to 2.9 per cent from 2.4 per cent, Goldman Sachs estimate. Thailand’s first-half GDP growth could be revised to 2.9 per cent from 2.4 per cent, Goldman Sachs estimate. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/canva-announces-layoffs-job-changes-about-22-workforce The Business Times en 2026-11-04T10:32:39+08:00 Canva announces layoffs, job changes for about 22% of workforce https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2a2f075153b0f5655cb67288fd5ba9469244dead7fbe1985ae1666b0e38c27b The sweeping changes at Canva mirror the broader upheaval across the software industry. The sweeping changes at Canva mirror the broader upheaval across the software industry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/meta-raises-us15-billion-five-part-us-bond-sale-fund-ai-expansion The Business Times en 2026-11-04T09:50:02+08:00 Meta raises US$15 billion in five-part US bond sale to fund AI expansion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f6625b6a8ca8bb7b81b7d6c90f740847686730b61c1fc7483efb3e107b65c3c8 Meta’s offering adds to a wave of AI-related fundraising as companies seek capital for data centres, computing capacity and cloud expansion. Meta’s offering adds to a wave of AI-related fundraising as companies seek capital for data centres, computing capacity and cloud expansion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/hong-kong-deal-boom-slows-most-ipos-abandoned-2008 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T09:22:37+08:00 Hong Kong deal boom slows with most IPOs abandoned since 2008 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c96c0d4bf46dc9d2fd3b7e4ecdf8f6f4bc3d67e8fc5b29599de345210c86579e Dealmaking has slowed in the past three months as investors became more cautious. Dealmaking has slowed in the past three months as investors became more cautious. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uob-shares-fall-5-after-q3-earnings-miss-forecast?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T09:19:59+08:00 UOB shares fall 5% after Q3 earnings miss forecast https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2312ede0866f1c39520480ff49c6fb6f00d8c005bd79fefe6a82efa6c604f742 UOB branch in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore. UOB’s 182.2% rise in net profit in Q3 came off a low base of S$443 million in the year-ago period. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/metasurface-shares-inch-close-s0-56-sgx-catalist-debut?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T09:16:17+08:00 Metasurface shares inch up to close at S$0.56 on SGX Catalist debut https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a250ebbfa3d4b2444d857057701ac8493b7682f543bcaa8b4eed2277903826e7 Founder and CEO Chua Chwee Lee leads Metasurface, which operates production facilities in Singapore and Johor, Malaysia. Founder and CEO Chua Chwee Lee leads Metasurface, which operates production facilities in Singapore and Johor, Malaysia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-uob-sgx-cli-sia-engineering-cse-must-ix-biopharma?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T08:53:50+08:00 Stocks to watch: UOB, SGX, CLI, SIA Engineering, CSE, MUST, iX Biopharma https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c8a0f67174420f4a217150372faa980d4ae34528801182cdd4594ea23b396e0 UOB on Wednesday announced a 182.2% rise in net profit for Q3 ended Sep 30, 2026, to S$1.25 billion, from S$443 million the year before. UOB on Wednesday announced a 182.2% rise in net profit for Q3 ended Sep 30, 2026, to S$1.25 billion, from S$443 million the year before. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-declines-traders-weigh-us-iran-diplomacy-prospects The Business Times en 2026-11-04T08:48:20+08:00 Gold declines as traders weigh US-Iran diplomacy prospects https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b2b3567cc25faa5ecf4fa63d99c271e83b3994ba52dcefcc2cfcc5da53d0e9fe Bullion fell 0.5 per cent in afternoon trading in New York after earlier climbing as much as 0.6 per cent. Bullion fell 0.5 per cent in afternoon trading in New York after earlier climbing as much as 0.6 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/manulife-us-reit-prioritises-debt-extensions-seeks-lender-waivers-exit-restructuring?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T08:26:22+08:00 Manulife US Reit prioritises debt extensions, seeks lender waivers to exit restructuring https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5613d24b792f43e0dd730612c41ed4de2997b4078e1a73b4a5f993b1c5657f6b Manulife US Reit’s Centerpointe asset is a two-tower, 11-storey office property in Fairfax, Virginia, US. An office property in MUST’s portfolio. The Reit has halted distributions since 2023 under its recapitalisation plan and master restructuring agreement. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/block-raises-full-year-profit-outlook-cash-app-drives-q3-growth The Business Times en 2026-11-04T08:13:46+08:00 Block raises full-year profit outlook as Cash App drives Q3 growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/164ad9f649a4b63f80987af3280061cd91497898c13395bafd4af2a2352ae854 Block expects gross profit of US$12.63 billion for 2026, representing 22 per cent growth, compared with its prior forecast of US$12.51 billion. Block expects gross profit of US$12.63 billion for 2026, representing 22 per cent growth, compared with its prior forecast of US$12.51 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/capitaland-investment-9m-revenue-dips-3-s1-5-billion-despite-growth-fee-related-business?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T08:06:28+08:00 CapitaLand Investment 9M revenue dips 3% to S$1.5 billion despite growth in fee-related business https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/85057965cd38d10c327faa2501231fbaf038077041c4dfcaeab8ac5ebee4d31a CapitaLand Investment says it will continue to advance the monetisation of assets held by China AssetCo through capital-recycling platforms. CapitaLand Investment says it will continue to advance the monetisation of assets held by China AssetCo through capital-recycling platforms. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/binance-says-hackers-plotted-us6-3-billion-heist-months The Business Times en 2026-11-04T08:03:43+08:00 Binance says hackers plotted US$6.3 billion heist for months https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/48a13b43e43cf89ad30be32bc1ec5caabd8cf1750d0bd53382c135ee59ad82c5 Binance says it has rebuilt the hacked systems, replaced compromised computers and would bring in outside security firms to review the attack. Binance says it has rebuilt the hacked systems, replaced compromised computers and would bring in outside security firms to review the attack. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uob-cuts-2026-margin-guidance-funding-costs-rise-q3-profit-rebounds-s1-25-billion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T07:21:31+08:00 UOB cuts 2026 margin guidance as funding costs rise; Q3 profit rebounds to S$1.25 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c8a0f67174420f4a217150372faa980d4ae34528801182cdd4594ea23b396e0 UOB’s net fee income for the quarter rose 19% on the year to S$733 million, as wealth-management fees hit a record S$258 million.  UOB’s net fee income for the quarter rose 19% on the year to S$733 million, as wealth-management fees hit a record S$258 million.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapore-fixing-its-market-companies-still-have-fix-their-story The Business Times en 2026-11-04T07:15:00+08:00 Singapore is fixing its market. Companies still have to fix their story https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de5515e91293ec27270fac7444f64a966a73c283b5680094107f6d0924980d99 Singapore has done a great deal to make its market worth watching again. The rest is up to the companies. Singapore has done a great deal to make its market worth watching again. The rest is up to the companies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-midterms-democrats-capture-congress-sweeping-setback-trump The Business Times en 2026-11-04T07:01:10+08:00 US midterms: Democrats capture Congress in sweeping setback for Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/91d54c85c0c013bfae3a0630ddde71bc06b5a763535e15d616113403c338b691 Democrat and pediatrician Annie Andrews triumphed in South Carolina, a state that President Trump carried by nearly 18 points in 2024. Democrat and pediatrician Annie Andrews triumphed in South Carolina, a state that President Trump carried by nearly 18 points in 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hong-kongs-link-reit-talks-acquire-around-50-stake-income-insurances-eastpoint-mall?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T07:00:00+08:00 Hong Kong’s Link Reit in talks to acquire around 50% stake in Income Insurance’s Eastpoint Mall https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f460aa81d9e1701db1520997dffdc2adc469b959a11a1b714b65f8e39525681f Eastpoint Mall in Simei, a six-storey shopping centre with one basement level, is managed by Frasers Property. Eastpoint Mall in Simei, a six-storey shopping centre with one basement level, is managed by Frasers Property. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/what-businesses-dont-count-could-cost-them-profits The Business Times en 2026-11-04T07:00:00+08:00 What businesses don’t count could cost them profits https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/84e43adc782bed7737b0fa96648b80585927b37f79f6359cb7c160b5ddb67dea At one Collyer Quay restaurant, business reportedly fell by 70% amid the haze that affected Singapore in October. At one Collyer Quay restaurant, business reportedly fell by 70% amid the haze that affected Singapore in October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/boustead-projects-eyes-larger-overseas-revenue-share-malaysia-vietnam-expansion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T07:00:00+08:00 Boustead Projects eyes larger overseas revenue share with Malaysia, Vietnam expansion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3166ca58a9bc5859a93acd2062fa3d8629e7e1c213a62af72069d9ab7db7caf7 Thomas Chu (left), managing director of engineering and construction, and Steven Koh, senior director (engineering) at Boustead Projects. Thomas Chu (left), managing director of engineering and construction, and Steven Koh, senior director (engineering) at Boustead Projects. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/time-end-energy-dependence-middle-east?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T07:00:00+08:00 Time to end energy dependence on the Middle East https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d7b75c4b10c2eb1b7c28db42b32345fb9a696475b7c0e593b7f094f28a2215c4 After the outbreak of the Iran war, Very Large Crude Carrier rates from the Gulf to China jumped to roughly 10 times the norm. After the outbreak of the Iran war, Very Large Crude Carrier rates from the Gulf to China jumped to roughly 10 times the norm. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/bmw-cuts-automotive-outlook-second-time-restructuring-deepens The Business Times en 2026-11-04T06:34:56+08:00 BMW cuts automotive outlook for second time as restructuring deepens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdb5178cb26cf0d0d7dbc2a031a66f9685783f87d8addad7e2f803a975b94986 BMW recently unveiled plans to restore investor confidence. BMW recently unveiled plans to restore investor confidence. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/amd-forecasts-quarterly-revenue-above-estimates-data-centre-growth-accelerates The Business Times en 2026-11-04T06:23:59+08:00 AMD forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates as data-centre growth accelerates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2ff9ee62b3506cd03108d64a2a791b8fe84168cc5464d07bed55f746e671735e AMD expects fourth-quarter revenue of about US$17 billion, plus or minus 3 per cent. AMD expects fourth-quarter revenue of about US$17 billion, plus or minus 3 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-prices-ease-settle-near-4-week-low-hopes-peace-talks-will-end-wars The Business Times en 2026-11-04T06:10:38+08:00 Oil prices ease to settle near 4-week low on hopes peace talks will end wars https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2318e27e7f915ed183b96c8f12debec0c72826741ded412c6c622d4cafbcc3c6 Brent futures fell US$1.17, or 1 per cent, to settle at US$103.60 a barrel, their lowest close since Oct 7. Brent futures fell US$1.17, or 1 per cent, to settle at US$103.60 a barrel, their lowest close since Oct 7. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-slip-middle-east-uncertainty-makes-caution The Business Times en 2026-11-04T05:58:18+08:00 European stocks slip as Middle East uncertainty makes for caution https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index closed 0.58 per cent lower at 645.66 points on Tuesday. The Stoxx 600 index closed 0.58 per cent lower at 645.66 points on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-nasdaq-ends-higher-ai-heavyweights-rebound-ahead-midterm-results The Business Times en 2026-11-04T05:48:20+08:00 US stocks: Nasdaq ends higher as AI heavyweights rebound ahead of midterm results https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dd7b158e98c61439464d4323278ef0def0add0e83ca338d2464092ed6ff754fb The Nasdaq gained 0.83 per cent to 25,372.01 points on Tuesday. The Nasdaq gained 0.83 per cent to 25,372.01 points on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sp-500-nasdaq-open-higher-oil-prices-extend-declines-midterms-tap The Business Times en 2026-11-03T22:27:18+08:00 S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as oil prices extend declines, midterms on tap https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a3ace50755a0e036e3715152119fe7cbcd0bb4ca4c4dd660c0782f7ff42a1be The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 has entered a correction as investors grow wary of Big Tech’s soaring AI spending and little evidence of adequate returns. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 has entered a correction as investors grow wary of Big Tech’s soaring AI spending and little evidence of adequate returns. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europe-stocks-slip-ai-concerns-escalating-iran-tensions The Business Times en 2026-11-03T21:52:55+08:00 Europe stocks slip on AI concerns, escalating Iran tensions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27d2054581d9593998b7ef3735910c313ded6a30921e4e9f42e97a28d1949ebd The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.4% to 647.13 points by 0955 GMT. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.4% to 647.13 points by 0955 GMT. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-dollar-drifts-middle-east-midterm-risks-aussie-and-yuan-dip The Business Times en 2026-11-03T21:41:21+08:00 US dollar drifts on Middle East, midterm risks; Aussie and yuan dip https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/960dc3cfc9d6f21d0fc6aaf7077f187417fd247c65fca0e3f03a8b825da850f9 Voters cast their ballots at a polling location inside the Horatio Williams Foundation in Detroit, Michigan, US. Polls and non-partisan analysts suggest Democrats could retake the House of Representatives in the US midterms elections. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/thomson-reuters-posts-higher-q3-revenue-lifts-2026-forecast The Business Times en 2026-11-03T21:39:28+08:00 Thomson Reuters posts higher Q3 revenue, lifts 2026 forecast https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3e219dc8c6ab72afa37fe507cbc2e53205ce378f8cc248e9bf9e8ac5ac0fd168 Thomson Reuters excluded financials from its global print division in its results, after completing the sale of a majority stake in the business during the quarter. Thomson Reuters excluded financials from its global print division in its results, after completing the sale of a majority stake in the business during the quarter. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/binance-loses-market-share-crypto-exchange-rivals-after-hack The Business Times en 2026-11-03T21:27:39+08:00 Binance loses market share to crypto exchange rivals after hack https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8d3bb2bdea4d501c1e6c7ad5c27c62646076b1a8e6cb06e97486ccbb4793e191 Over the past seven days, Binance accounted for about 42% of the spot trading volume on the market’s top-10 platforms, down from around 48% prior to the hack. Over the past seven days, Binance accounted for about 42% of the spot trading volume on the market’s top-10 platforms, down from around 48% prior to the hack. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/46000-sia-booking-records-accessed-illegally-data-breach-affecting-software-provider-amadeus?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T21:26:03+08:00 46,000 SIA booking records accessed illegally in data breach affecting software provider Amadeus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c70c0b497e50271508744bed1872731a43b492511333710f434cd732c561575 A Singapore Airlines plane in the air. About 46,000 SIA booking records have been affected in a data breach at the carrier’s reservation-technology provider, Amadeus. SIA says that it is directly contacting affected customers with upcoming travel to change their booking reference numbers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ultragreen-ai-shares-look-very-depressed-its-hard-know-whether-theyve-hit-rock-bottom?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T20:33:28+08:00 UltraGreen.ai shares look very depressed, but it’s hard to know whether they’ve hit rock bottom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e143089776c5ddad68934b8bcc19a2b1e2ad188eaa84404708daacc66d14e4c Verdye, an indocyanine green product by UltraGreen.ai. Amid growing competition, UltraGreen.ai has relaunched its own generic ICG product to preserve its market share. Amid growing competition, UltraGreen.ai has relaunched its own generic indocyanine green product to preserve its market share. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnams-domestic-chip-push-gains-ground-viettel-fpt-unveil-new-capabilities?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T19:50:48+08:00 Vietnam’s domestic chip push gains ground as Viettel, FPT unveil new capabilities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c8b062e054047ca9e5d64017654dbdf030ff20861209490aab7caa49a1ec6fa Viettel’s security chip, VGC v1.0, allows sensitive data to be encrypted and decrypted without relying solely on software. Viettel’s security chip, VGC v1.0, allows sensitive data to be encrypted and decrypted without relying solely on software. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/resorts-world-sentosa-honeywell-launch-ai-powered-district-cooling-initiatives?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T19:40:05+08:00 Resorts World Sentosa, Honeywell launch AI-powered district cooling initiatives https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/79cc9ee164dade1e2eafdcac25aad7f76076d0d5665a26d8c1c6f9960e94a8a2 Resorts World Sentosa. The Singapore integrated resort is deploying predictive optimisation technologies in a “co-innovation initiative” with technology company Honeywell. Resorts World Sentosa is deploying predictive optimisation technologies in a “co-innovation initiative” with Honeywell. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sia-engineering-h1-profit-falls-1-7-s81-9-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T19:34:34+08:00 SIA Engineering H1 profit falls 1.7% to S$81.9 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0ce92a122ef46b9b7b76c959fb1e5e15308e62549113915fac6e4a7254cf82a A facility of SIA Engineering Company in Singapore. SIAEC’s profit decline comes on the back of a 9.7% drop in revenue. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/chatgpt-creator-openai-loses-bid-block-singapore-startups-gemgpt-trademark?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T18:57:05+08:00 ChatGPT creator OpenAI loses bid to block Singapore startup’s GemGPT trademark https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c61733f693dd9718881f8c846485f87072801141d710cacdd071fc399ce9b8dd GPT stands for “Generative Pre-trained Transformer”, a term referring to a type of AI model. Porolis said it chose “GPT” to describe its use of generative AI models. GPT stands for “Generative Pre-trained Transformer”, a term referring to a type of AI model. Porolis said it chose “GPT” to describe its use of generative AI models. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/liquidity-key-ai-concentration-makes-diversification-more-challenging-says-gic-ceo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T18:49:21+08:00 Liquidity key as AI concentration makes diversification more challenging, says GIC CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/123b6c2eb48db9ab4b045d5010a3f2f6e1ab80c5600f5c4b82656b95ed1191fb GIC is committed to making sure Singapore’s reserves keep growing while ensuring that funds are available when the country needs them. GIC is committed to making sure Singapore’s reserves keep growing while ensuring that funds are available when the country needs them. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-nov-31?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Nov 3) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad91b730f61507c7291431626b48abce0e575091303a13bdeb48f276e9226b3d SGX RegCo will take over prospectus review functions for mainboard and Global Listing Board listing applications. SGX RegCo will take over prospectus review functions for mainboard and Global Listing Board listing applications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-extend-decline-sti-down-0-7?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T18:41:08+08:00 Singapore stocks extend decline; STI down 0.7% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d79a2bafa305169ec1eec0a2b7663599dcdd332bd035e5f35cd5d069e2f0e730 Sats is the worst performer among STI constituents, falling 3.3% or S$0.12 to S$3.54. Sats is the worst performer among STI constituents, falling 3.3% or S$0.12 to S$3.54. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mas-future-finance-institute-starts-operations-ai-focus-names-interim-ceo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T18:35:14+08:00 MAS’ Future of Finance Institute starts operations with AI focus; names interim CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/930de98d0cdd789ac93a2e709a9c9588a409378c56c774fc4ce41b49f15d9c2c MAS says FFI will unite financial institutions in the sharing of practical ideas in implementing AI, develop good practices for deploying agentic AI, and beef up risk management in the use of AI. MAS says FFI will unite financial institutions in the sharing of practical ideas in implementing AI, develop good practices for deploying agentic AI, and beef up risk management in the use of AI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/sijori-triangle-could-drive-aseans-next-wave-growth-danantara-executive?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T18:08:23+08:00 Sijori triangle could drive Asean’s next wave of growth: Danantara executive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/410b2e94ab077098af385e137ebcc3224a9e8d021c33c425eb4520457b120d8b Photo of Danantara’s Pahala Mansury and SIIA’s Simon Tay Pahala Mansury (left), managing director for global relations and communications at Danantara, with Simon Tay, chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, at the 3rd Singapore Green Dialogue. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hong-kong-q3-gdp-expands-5-2-year-year-exports-domestic-demand-outlook-positive The Business Times en 2026-11-03T18:07:49+08:00 Hong Kong Q3 GDP expands 5.2% year on year on exports, domestic demand; outlook positive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f7dfe18a8b710abd1e82841d49f37e22c8d520e8514bab97781431fcfc8e7cc4 This compared to a mean forecast of 3.6% year-on-year growth by 10 economists in a Reuters poll and 4.2% growth in Q2 2026. This compared to a mean forecast of 3.6% year-on-year growth by 10 economists in a Reuters poll and 4.2% growth in Q2 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-aims-issue-rules-commodity-exchange-end-november The Business Times en 2026-11-03T17:38:32+08:00 Indonesia aims to issue rules on commodity exchange by end-November https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b11d65b6d9ce2ff08f393498bf239294639c8faabf8d408233d6896e49874477 Trading on the exchange is expected to start Jan 4, 2027. Trading on the exchange is expected to start Jan 4, 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-speeds-ipo-process-sgx-regco-taking-over-listing-review?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T17:30:16+08:00 Singapore speeds up IPO process with SGX RegCo taking over listing review https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6f3e2e44f9148615a9cb83766ab0c24707ec72f4c02284475298b39743db49ae SGX RegCo’s logo. Singapore Exchange Regulation will take over prospectus review functions for mainboard and Global Listing Board listing applications in 2027. SGX RegCo will take over prospectus review functions for mainboard and Global Listing Board listing applications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-and-iran-review-latest-proposals-mediators The Business Times en 2026-11-03T17:06:40+08:00 US and Iran review latest proposals from mediators https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ac82164dab2b7a996f9f166920bee3079ccd724923582f948ce6141dca30a937 Qatari mediators flew to Teheran on Nov 2 for more talks with Iranian officials and returned late in the day, said a diplomat who asked not to be named. Qatari mediators flew to Teheran on Nov 2 for more talks with Iranian officials and returned late in the day, said a diplomat who asked not to be named. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-treasury-auction-changes-loom-2027-dealers-eye-long-end-cuts The Business Times en 2026-11-03T16:49:17+08:00 US Treasury auction changes loom in 2027; dealers eye long-end cuts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b5e9979345b2db0312f38e5c8b46626d88103617a5cab80c3781a0c442954b77 The US Department of the Treasury Building in Washington, DC. Speculation that the US Treasury could trim issuance of 20-year and 30-year bonds has grown in recent weeks. Speculation that the US Treasury could trim issuance of 20-year and 30-year bonds has grown in recent weeks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-economy-dealt-surprise-setbacks-risk-growth-pillar The Business Times en 2026-11-03T16:48:47+08:00 China’s economy dealt surprise setbacks in risk to growth pillar https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a787c4202ccd1ae45bdc03c041bbb079630b8aeeb711cb2ca31115559a08db69 After the official manufacturing PMI showed new export orders slumped, a private survey added more evidence of strain on the bellwether industry.  After the official manufacturing PMI showed new export orders slumped, a private survey added more evidence of strain on the bellwether industry.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/how-asias-high-net-worth-families-are-navigating-prenuptial-agreements The Business Times en 2026-11-03T16:45:37+08:00 How Asia’s high-net-worth families are navigating prenuptial agreements https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e22cc1e95371475d17347a05f6b6b57553b9778a526859ad162164a62694a0c3 Research has shown an uptick in prenup enquiries in Singapore in the last few years. Research has shown an uptick in prenup enquiries in Singapore in the last few years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/transforming-heritage-buildings-vibrant-communities?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T16:30:00+08:00 Transforming heritage buildings into vibrant communities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/11548642eddb1c31f446068a3c8155d8801cb8dd64b2563775a77619af087eb3 The Business of Placemaking was one of the panel sessions at The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy forum. The Business of Placemaking was one of the panel sessions at The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy forum. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/shell-sell-us1-5-billion-stake-australian-lng-plant-adnoc-energy-investment-arm The Business Times en 2026-11-03T16:07:33+08:00 Shell to sell US$1.5 billion stake in Australian LNG plant to Adnoc energy investment arm https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fa1320f0af632423a943b90e3d0707b97fc3daca309d5bd7335f48eac922b25a “The sale realises value from a mature, non-operated asset,” Cederic Cremers, Shell’s integrated gas president, said in a press release. “The sale realises value from a mature, non-operated asset,” Cederic Cremers, Shell’s integrated gas president, said in a press release. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/energy-nationalism-asean-businesses-face-risks-cant-ignore-opportunities?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T16:00:00+08:00 ‘Energy nationalism’ in Asean: Businesses face risks, but can’t ignore the opportunities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aca3fbaa5fed3dada1480b2214caeb2f12fc62c71764185ff62897cc51868cd8 Companies are still focused on clean energy innovations, such as Equator Renewables Asia with its containerised solar power solution, deployed at Keppel Terminal. Companies are still focused on clean energy innovations, such as Equator Renewables Asia with its containerised solar power solution, deployed at Keppel Terminal. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/luxury-has-moved-east-and-gen-alpha-horizon-btluxe-edit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T16:00:00+08:00 Luxury has moved East, and Gen Alpha is on the horizon: BTLuxe Edit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5775240ce5e6f0e0a658b844edd94df4098956236df8d42264369613b2ebbaa6 image of wealth players Ravi Thakran (left), group CEO of Diafa, and moderator Alvin Chiam, head of wealth advisory, Asia, at Schroders Wealth Management, at the BTLuxe Edit symposium. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/such-bad-time-us115-billion-tech-deal The Business Times en 2026-11-03T15:42:04+08:00 This is such a bad time for a US$115 billion tech deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/39bae0a07c8cec29d4bfb8315c0b64786624b9b5afde7620ba1df9185f7e19ef Marvell’s stock-market plunge means the deal is now worth less than US$800 per Lumentum share – 10% or so below where the laser company was trading before news of the talks broke. Marvell’s stock-market plunge means the deal is now worth less than US$800 per Lumentum share – 10% or so below where the laser company was trading before news of the talks broke. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/westpac-ceo-says-buyers-waiting-lower-prices-housing-downturn-deepens The Business Times en 2026-11-03T15:39:52+08:00 Westpac CEO says buyers waiting for lower prices as housing downturn deepens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aa12bcb7863e842bee990919e7bf39b48317ab5e98b296b2e054425c72e80736 Westpac said mortgage applications fell 15% in the September quarter from a year earlier, but stayed above the five-year average for the period. Westpac said mortgage applications fell 15% in the September quarter from a year earlier, but stayed above the five-year average for the period. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/central-banks-buy-gold-fastest-pace-2024-wgc-says The Business Times en 2026-11-03T15:26:19+08:00 Central banks buy gold at fastest pace since 2024, WGC says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27c6e681afb0829133db11dda420b4776863a0424dc0e04a2c2d6a6fae8c85fd Central banks, an important driver of bullion’s multi-year rally to a record high in January, have remained a key support to prices in an otherwise tepid market.  Central banks, an important driver of bullion’s multi-year rally to a record high in January, have remained a key support to prices in an otherwise tepid market.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/why-staying-invested-calls-more-stocks-and-bonds The Business Times en 2026-11-03T15:22:15+08:00 Why staying invested calls for more than stocks and bonds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ebb93f135f13e77b1497915fe318e39aa59abc3a42e7d59a13ab43f1914ba9cc The sharp sell-off in US tech stocks in October underscores how quickly market sentiment can turn, even against a backdrop of powerful structural growth trends. The sharp sell-off in US tech stocks in October underscores how quickly market sentiment can turn, even against a backdrop of powerful structural growth trends. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/lufthansa-beats-q3-profit-expectations-cost-discipline-demand-offset-higher-fuel-prices The Business Times en 2026-11-03T14:58:16+08:00 Lufthansa beats Q3 profit expectations as cost discipline, demand offset higher fuel prices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/74a3fec5ba6ca5e1fcec013af2b3efd2b270c3294c5493a1e1ef7421b80e8206 A weak spot is Lufthansa’s flagship airline, where high expenses, crew walkouts and unprofitable short-haul operations eat into gains of longer flights.  A weak spot is Lufthansa’s flagship airline, where high expenses, crew walkouts and unprofitable short-haul operations eat into gains of longer flights.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/us-oldest-road-racetrack-starts-big-costly-facelift The Business Times en 2026-11-03T14:52:24+08:00 The US’ oldest road racetrack starts a big, costly facelift https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe1a5a1684eaab91a0a5877858003d827ab1b8c50ac55536849ca083459528c7 Vintage cars await the start of a race at the Willow Springs International Motorsport Park in Rosamond, California. Most of Willow Springs’ 240 hectares remain undeveloped, but plans to upgrade the place are afoot. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapores-food-supply-unaffected-haze-no-additional-financial-support-planned-hawkers-grace-fu?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T14:40:02+08:00 Singapore’s food supply unaffected by haze; no additional financial support planned for hawkers: Grace Fu https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b1a6c1d1b9c82292c135f0bb9ddc3e49d5fc214623fd3324b891a132f302a4c Some hawker centres and markets have experienced a drop in footfall, though the extent of this decline varies across centres. Some hawker centres and markets have experienced a drop in footfall, though the extent of this decline varies across centres. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/china-tech-market-pricing-too-much-regulatory-fear The Business Times en 2026-11-03T14:38:32+08:00 China tech: Is the market pricing in too much regulatory fear? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83c2deb35882d7ea9812bd4ccf68a4dd8ba8e7c73cd668206889ab665e53da9f Alibaba was one of the biggest casualties when the Hang Seng Tech Index plunged 5% on Oct 22. Investor sentiment towards Chinese technology stocks remains fragile. Alibaba was one of the biggest casualties when the Hang Seng Tech Index plunged 5% on Oct 22. Investor sentiment towards Chinese technology stocks remains fragile. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/supplementary-retirement-scheme-needs-rethink The Business Times en 2026-11-03T14:36:14+08:00 The Supplementary Retirement Scheme needs a rethink https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ed7a57347b3d4a278f3c21ec71131001d9ba63d0dbb3353f3867cb0b5fa3571 At end-2025, 21% of all SRS funds sat in cash. Uninvested SRS cash “earns” 0.05% a year, a negative real return after inflation. At end-2025, 21% of all SRS funds sat in cash. Uninvested SRS cash “earns” 0.05% a year, a negative real return after inflation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/rembrandt-your-skin-museum-hosts-tattoo-parlour-amsterdam The Business Times en 2026-11-03T14:29:46+08:00 A Rembrandt on your skin: Museum hosts a tattoo parlour in Amsterdam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1a791e316eb3d479b689ac39f20fbfe4d7315c1e32b18c3619358b353afcdce2 A sheet with examples of tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher's versions of Rembrandt drawings and etchings that clients could select at the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam. A sheet with examples of tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher's versions of Rembrandt drawings and etchings that clients could select at the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/saudi-aramco-q3-net-profit-rises-34-5-higher-oil-prices-offset-lower-volumes The Business Times en 2026-11-03T14:23:11+08:00 Saudi Aramco Q3 net profit rises 34.5% as higher oil prices offset lower volumes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff78239206bc8c96d5082f4f06243c14e55acf6559e39710b26b2ff93278d09e Aramco is the lynchpin of Saudi industry, with revenue from energy sales and hefty dividend payouts supporting the kingdom’s vast spending needs. Aramco is the lynchpin of Saudi industry, with revenue from energy sales and hefty dividend payouts supporting the kingdom’s vast spending needs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/coe-review-rebate-surcharge-scheme-five-bands-backed-most-respondents?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T13:52:27+08:00 COE review: Rebate-surcharge scheme with five bands backed by most respondents https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0de9d5dc5ad3491ae742289f8407006be18ff6cbe6a4f62fd1747bc96e09db58 Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow speaks in Parliament. He says that private-hire cars will not get a separate COE category. Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow says private-hire cars will not get a separate COE category. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/big-ticket-tech-deals-needed-keep-pace-ai-growth-boom-financial-leaders-say The Business Times en 2026-11-03T13:42:17+08:00 Big ticket tech deals needed to keep pace with AI growth boom, financial leaders say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f490cce0874f38d5cbc7b208d5e4feaad6128a72bddf1404d6ae7475e575d88 Most of the major tech companies are expected to raise more capital to keep up with the enormous likely demand from AI, Blackstone president Jon Gray said. Most of the major tech companies are expected to raise more capital to keep up with the enormous likely demand from AI, Blackstone president Jon Gray said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-ratify-asean-haze-coordination-centre-agreement-next-few-days-grace-fu?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T13:18:53+08:00 Singapore to ratify Asean haze coordination centre agreement ‘in the next few days’: Grace Fu https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/92fdbaab4f33440cf2df1145733e6fc81bddf57604db649d3249a387048c1d66 Fu says Singapore had offered civilian assistance to support Indonesian firefighters, as well as operational support for cloud-seeding. Fu says Singapore had offered civilian assistance to support Indonesian firefighters, as well as operational support for cloud-seeding. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/spacex-anthropic-ipos-highlight-growing-clout-retail-investors-say-goldman-sachs-morgan-stanley-ceos?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T13:05:43+08:00 SpaceX, Anthropic IPOs highlight growing clout of retail investors, say Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley CEOs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1946566d38ebd75bc40ca10f4840c8ecddc39558c79e0457db983e61526784f0 From left: HKMA Exchange Fund Investment Office deputy CEO Albert Goh; Morgan Stanley chairman and CEO Ted Pick; and Goldman Sachs chairman and CEO David Solomon. From left: HKMA Exchange Fund Investment Office deputy CEO Albert Goh; Morgan Stanley chairman and CEO Ted Pick; and Goldman Sachs chairman and CEO David Solomon. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/moneysmart-hit-data-breach-singapore-hong-kong-customers-affected?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T12:50:38+08:00 MoneySmart hit by data breach; Singapore, Hong Kong customers affected https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/35a6bd29b0faaba4811b45a40a4d0ff94c6b6ac81ad283a8303451b500467137 MoneySmart says that it discovered the unauthorised access on Thursday. MoneySmart says that it discovered the unauthorised access on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/mscis-warning-does-not-define-indonesias-economy The Business Times en 2026-11-03T12:36:31+08:00 MSCI’s warning does not define Indonesia’s economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4456d7d6850aaa6202c7cdfe8f531920ed13a66132c6c50b8ef2ac5b5831012e The real economy of Indonesia does not look like a system in retreat – the Bank Indonesia Prompt Manufacturing Index continues to be above the 50% expansion threshold. The real economy of Indonesia does not look like a system in retreat – the Bank Indonesia Prompt Manufacturing Index continues to be above the 50% expansion threshold. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/australias-central-bank-lifts-rates-18-year-high-4-85 The Business Times en 2026-11-03T12:08:06+08:00 Australia’s central bank lifts rates to 18-year high of 4.85% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1be9dc015d449f4f0fdea89425bfdbea35ffa5dce31d2d37feaf478899027f5d The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted rates by 25 basis points, bringing the tightening this year to a steep 125 basis points. The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted rates by 25 basis points, bringing the tightening this year to a steep 125 basis points.