https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/jollibee-picks-hong-kong-over-us-international-unit-listing The Business Times en 2026-09-01T14:59:04+08:00 Jollibee picks Hong Kong over US for international unit listing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5e354972205f29e411a7769d14cba3fd71bb836e26997fe9956be38fd8b466b8 The company now sees Hong Kong as “a natural market” for Jollibee Foods Corporation International given its presence and brand recognition across Asia. The company now sees Hong Kong as “a natural market” for Jollibee Foods Corporation International given its presence and brand recognition across Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/openai-says-former-apple-staff-not-shown-have-stolen-confidential-information The Business Times en 2026-09-01T14:51:25+08:00 OpenAI says former Apple staff not shown to have stolen confidential information https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4dcf8dcff71e807421fd294fefce4878fe1bed3f1f3a9e2dda4f7805ae544e1 The AI lab, led by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, contends that Apple is using the lawsuit to slow a potential competitor and discourage staff departures.  The AI lab, led by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, contends that Apple is using the lawsuit to slow a potential competitor and discourage staff departures.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/solar-overtakes-coal-chinas-top-source-power-capacity-despite-rollout-slowdown The Business Times en 2026-09-01T14:42:53+08:00 Solar overtakes coal as China’s top source of power capacity despite rollout slowdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d984751e6ade7aa960c6585666a1bbffcfcdd0b944ec978c3f69d5d79365b702 Solar generation rose 15.5% from a year earlier to 802.4 billion kilowatt-hours in the first seven months of 2026, about one-eighth of the country’s total.  Solar generation rose 15.5% from a year earlier to 802.4 billion kilowatt-hours in the first seven months of 2026, about one-eighth of the country’s total.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ogilvy-parent-wpp-cut-1000-more-jobs-end-2026-restructuring-report The Business Times en 2026-09-01T14:07:48+08:00 Ogilvy parent WPP to cut up to 1,000 more jobs by end-2026 in restructuring: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d75b76cd420ab422a8ae7f9a4eb719ab9d7f27046f1fcbbe2729a396cb85dacb WPP has cut about 11,000 jobs since the start of 2025, taking its overall headcount to 97,388 by Jun 30, 2026, the report said. WPP has cut about 11,000 jobs since the start of 2025, taking its overall headcount to 97,388 by Jun 30, 2026, the report said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/south-koreas-unification-church-leader-gets-two-years-prison-corruption The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:30:13+08:00 South Korea’s Unification Church leader gets two years in prison for corruption https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/28c9b4f06199432c954d6c3e2e141338106921b7aabcb27d5a8af9b0f2208baf Unification Church leader Han Hak Ja arrives for the sentencing hearing on allegations of bribery and political funding in Seoul, South Korea, Aug 31, 2026. Unification Church leader Han Hak Ja arrives for the sentencing hearing on allegations of bribery and political funding in Seoul, South Korea, Aug 31, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-korean-policy-chief-who-backed-leveraged-etfs-steps-down The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:29:49+08:00 South Korean policy chief who backed leveraged ETFs steps down https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ed2487ffd4853400380624ec0c0d281f209be8129752b232013e391fb492d89 South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (pictured) accepted Kim Yong-beom’s resignation as his chief policy secretary on Sep 1, said the Blue House.  South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (pictured) accepted Kim Yong-beom’s resignation as his chief policy secretary on Sep 1, said the Blue House.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mas-seeks-feedback-proposals-regulating-value-user-protection-stablecoins The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:25:24+08:00 MAS seeks feedback on proposals regulating value, user protection for stablecoins https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/843b2a047f0adef898bbfc333339e45a68945f32f0b88bf24981835318084b50 MAS’ Payment Services Act sets out the regulatory framework for stablecoins in Singapore. MAS’ Payment Services Act sets out the regulatory framework for stablecoins in Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-exports-rise-6-05-annually-july-beating-expectations The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:16:01+08:00 Indonesia exports rise 6.05% annually in July, beating expectations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fca0a47fe8f1a88981f3ac9d448bbc574dc97f05ce671504a8f099efc12c0af1 Exports for July were supported by manufactured goods, such as basic chemical goods, refined nickel and aluminium products. Exports for July were supported by manufactured goods, such as basic chemical goods, refined nickel and aluminium products. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/argentines-hoped-messi-would-stay-forever The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:11:48+08:00 Argentines hoped Messi would stay forever https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/96d96ea8c780629a3247a7d014c14d948f83b6f272b089acae4b8b92bbc023c0 A mural of Argentine football legend Lionel Messi at the Villa del Parque train station, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Aug 31, 2026. A mural of Argentine football legend Lionel Messi at the Villa del Parque train station, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Aug 31, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/strait-hormuz-commodity-vessel-transits-stay-single-digits-data-shows The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:02:44+08:00 Strait of Hormuz commodity vessel transits stay in single digits, data shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2c4835bf5bb5950e40536209c6c739085588e38ce93f935de6f4fad5358cbea Vessels that sail through the strait with their transponders turned off are not included in the count. Vessels that sail through the strait with their transponders turned off are not included in the count. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapores-manufacturing-needs-more-ai-updraft The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s manufacturing needs more than an AI updraft https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b8c14ec3de851580bc0830003b80c922c504579bb92eb3aa3a88c02964840a19 The perception that manufacturing is dirty, backward work is decades out of date. The sector now sits at the front line of AI, robotics, automation and data analytics, The perception that manufacturing is dirty, backward work is decades out of date. The sector now sits at the front line of AI, robotics, automation and data analytics, https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/japans-10-year-government-bond-yield-hits-3-first-time-1996 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T12:57:03+08:00 Japan’s 10-year government bond yield hits 3% for first time since 1996 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b6ab9a6a3161449268a9484fb70851d5a712afa5652b5cde8189e44424f46583 While the Bank of Japan still holds an enormous amount of the nation’s bonds, the higher yields are encouraging Japanese institutions to buy more. While the Bank of Japan still holds an enormous amount of the nation’s bonds, the higher yields are encouraging Japanese institutions to buy more. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-companies-face-worsening-payment-delays-survey-finds The Business Times en 2026-09-01T12:45:20+08:00 Singapore companies face worsening payment delays, survey finds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/66b93db133b534e0fc384c6eeb71d91f7de1d0be85fa7cff4f5ed4d59d66e4ba The construction industry recorded the longest average payment delay at 85 days, above the national average of 66.3 days. The construction industry recorded the longest average payment delay at 85 days, above the national average of 66.3 days. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-annual-inflation-edges-3-19-august The Business Times en 2026-09-01T12:26:12+08:00 Indonesia’s annual inflation edges up to 3.19% in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3ad0cea713f28ca4b70a0ed4e09af130f0c4be1ea98a58716a84152bd4208ef0 Indonesia’s annual inflation rate picked up to 3.19% in August from 2.88 per cent in July, official data showed on Sep 1. Indonesia’s annual inflation rate picked up to 3.19% in August from 2.88 per cent in July, official data showed on Sep 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-destry-wins-parliaments-backing-central-bank-chief-prioritise-stability The Business Times en 2026-09-01T12:25:49+08:00 Indonesia’s Destry wins parliament’s backing as central bank chief, to prioritise stability https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b713c647e89be4730eea76db5dc97e433b4270732c6a0bd52aa2bf3c30e905a0 Destry Damayant has said the central bank would support economic growth and job creation while safeguarding financial-system and rupiah stability. Destry Damayant has said the central bank would support economic growth and job creation while safeguarding financial-system and rupiah stability. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/south-korea-proposes-record-us597-billion-2027-budget-supercharge-ai-investment The Business Times en 2026-09-01T12:10:04+08:00 South Korea proposes record US$597 billion 2027 Budget to supercharge AI investment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ebf7cc42a782b343295851bff9232105bc899a41fc3dc95f831023a96fe110a7 A semiconductor cluster under construction in Seoul on Jul 21. South Korea’s historic spending increase is possible thanks to a windfall from the semiconductor industry. A semiconductor cluster under construction in Seoul on Jul 21. South Korea’s historic spending increase is possible thanks to a windfall from the semiconductor industry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/australian-new-zealand-dollars-pause-near-multi-month-peaks-bond-selloff-deepens The Business Times en 2026-09-01T11:52:13+08:00 Australian, New Zealand dollars pause near multi-month peaks as bond selloff deepens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4409cf9448580394cc8f68caca00c1ceedf3ab1e2785c1716355a72b0b9bfc7e The Australian dollar held at US$0.7170, after finding bids around US$0.7150. The Australian dollar held at US$0.7170, after finding bids around US$0.7150. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/why-fast-fashion-giant-shein-faces-uphill-battle-regain-its-mojo The Business Times en 2026-09-01T11:49:22+08:00 Why fast fashion giant Shein faces an uphill battle to regain its mojo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b9aff453ee1f43acce6f1a24db5915dd65b4431c5c7aadccd0ee2aa2067f6098 Its profitability has declined over the past year as tighter regulation, competition and the fading of the Covid-era e-commerce frenzy weigh on expansion. Its profitability has declined over the past year as tighter regulation, competition and the fading of the Covid-era e-commerce frenzy weigh on expansion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/shopee-appliance-seller-sues-customer-over-bad-review-and-loses The Business Times en 2026-09-01T11:34:16+08:00 Shopee appliance seller sues customer over bad review – and loses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/76540000f49ffb3f1b9a56ac1e3b214f807f30ed9f4928a922b3d93b9fd4103f Shopee actively encourages buyers to leave reviews on its platform. Shopee actively encourages buyers to leave reviews on its platform. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-august-factory-activity-picks-demand-improves-pmi The Business Times en 2026-09-01T10:23:37+08:00 China’s August factory activity picks up as demand improves: PMI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/adf6b50f6c75f5f06138fa43143bc692b0023114037d3bcee5fa9bd40d9c976e A garment factory in Guangzhou, China, July 27, 2026. A garment factory in Guangzhou, China, July 27, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/china-trust-tax-deadline-looms-wealthy-clients-explore-options-across-asia The Business Times en 2026-09-01T10:21:30+08:00 As China trust-tax deadline looms, wealthy clients explore options across Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/938fdede321b0286c36da495a9c9b721ea6a579c2a101fa439fd67449f33a481 Industry observers broadly see China as bringing its taxation of offshore trusts closer to mature tax regimes in the West. Industry observers broadly see China as bringing its taxation of offshore trusts closer to mature tax regimes in the West. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uob-private-bank-appoints-ubs-dominique-boer-asean-market-head The Business Times en 2026-09-01T10:17:45+08:00 UOB Private Bank appoints UBS’ Dominique Boer as Asean market head https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ac814bcfe2396f8a2666d2f773e5aed31bae2cdc1af74c5b6119dabd97ab07e2 Dominique Boer’s appointment comes as UOB steps up its regional wealth push, with the group aiming to double its wealth management income by 2030. Dominique Boer’s appointment comes as UOB steps up its regional wealth push, with the group aiming to double its wealth management income by 2030. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/take-money-and-run-sydney-sellers-cut-prices-rates-tax-changes-crack-australias-housing-boom The Business Times en 2026-09-01T10:10:44+08:00 ‘Take the money and run’: Sydney sellers cut prices as rates, tax changes crack Australia’s housing boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1bfb830212f8dd3d83de06e283d914c992160d90d45e585c84ccb0e7d22a4d3f Brisbane, Perth and Sydney have had the biggest declines in home sales, with volumes down more than 20% year on year. Brisbane, Perth and Sydney have had the biggest declines in home sales, with volumes down more than 20% year on year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/despite-de-dollarisation-debate-demand-dollar-liquidity-asia-growing The Business Times en 2026-09-01T10:00:00+08:00 Despite the de-dollarisation debate, demand for dollar liquidity in Asia is growing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce213f4f77755b2c87fb7aae3aa6830cc6d639fb160f64ff0d5552ddf98aa21c Asian investors continue to allocate capital to global markets, while maintaining significant exposure to US assets.  Asian investors continue to allocate capital to global markets, while maintaining significant exposure to US assets.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/donald-trump-jrs-venture-capital-firm-leads-us1-billion-funding-round-polymarket The Business Times en 2026-09-01T09:49:29+08:00 Donald Trump Jr’s venture capital firm leads US$1 billion funding round for Polymarket https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ed374344e8158e9230241d41eba708fbe792c0befe37d6bf9ac91c17e59828a Polymarket plans to raise US$1 billion, including around US$300 million from 1789 Capital, Donald Trump Jr’s venture capital firm. Polymarket plans to raise US$1 billion, including around US$300 million from 1789 Capital, Donald Trump Jr’s venture capital firm. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/south-koreas-factory-activity-logs-ninth-straight-month-expansion-pmi The Business Times en 2026-09-01T09:25:36+08:00 South Korea’s factory activity logs ninth straight month of expansion: PMI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a237cbbc0b63fd059771a0eee9778a372ef95097d3c8ddf1c7095a0d082e097e South Korea’s economy grew faster than expected in Q2, driven by a semiconductor export boom. South Korea’s economy grew faster than expected in Q2, driven by a semiconductor export boom. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-manufacturing-growth-accelerates-ai-demand-lifts-new-orders-pmi The Business Times en 2026-09-01T09:13:14+08:00 Japan manufacturing growth accelerates as AI demand lifts new orders: PMI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/84cd3ee1b876c7b1d593f0820029a5a78bbde4ba54ec1cc79a5e8164364e1ec1 Manufacturers raised staffing levels for a 21st consecutive month, and the rate of job creation was the fastest since February 2018. Manufacturers raised staffing levels for a 21st consecutive month, and the rate of job creation was the fastest since February 2018. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/keppel-dc-reit-buys-two-freehold-data-centres-japan-us1-2-billion The Business Times en 2026-09-01T09:13:08+08:00 Keppel DC Reit buys two freehold data centres in Japan for US$1.2 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/76a766c1a89e145db7065f4ce413b1a4128907565306e49a790bb9708271b23b The acquisitions are expected to be accretive to distribution per unit. The acquisitions are expected to be accretive to distribution per unit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asia-stocks-edge-lower-south-korea-japan-benchmarks-decline The Business Times en 2026-09-01T09:08:19+08:00 Asia stocks edge lower as South Korea, Japan benchmarks decline https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62e53ce8814944aa35b388befa965e4acf0c7ffebc8833fa6fcbc10ee9b12993 The Hang Seng futures fell 0.4%, Japan’s Topix dropped 0.3% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.4%. The Hang Seng futures fell 0.4%, Japan’s Topix dropped 0.3% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.4%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-seals-us35-billion-cloud-computing-deal-nvidia-backed-lambda-bloomberg The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:43:23+08:00 Anthropic seals US$35 billion cloud-computing deal with Nvidia-backed Lambda: Bloomberg https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/237d4d54820b54f153a491f09f0293a139ae57bd26656c1a13ddea9d60ec1090 With the latest deal, Anthropic has emerged as one of the most significant customers for data centre power. With the latest deal, Anthropic has emerged as one of the most significant customers for data centre power. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-oil-firm-take-over-some-venezuelan-oilfields-previously-run-chinese-russian-companies-officials The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:35:35+08:00 US oil firm to take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian companies, officials say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2bbc907c3b1d240d98220896742fd636f51e3248af1a000d912e2803c650a6cd The arrangement gives US companies a foothold in some of Venezuela’s strategically important oil assets while displacing Chinese and Russian interests. The arrangement gives US companies a foothold in some of Venezuela’s strategically important oil assets while displacing Chinese and Russian interests. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-frasers-property-keppel-dc-reit-mapletree-industrial-trust-singland-olam The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:30:14+08:00 Stocks to watch: Frasers Property, Keppel DC Reit, Mapletree Industrial Trust, SingLand, Olam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ecb6396f9b8d14ebeae0e612c1476a3cb9a2209f56a9d7680d348ba0a17cb207 Mapletree Industrial Trust has acquired Cuppage Terrace for an agreed property value of S$175 million. Mapletree Industrial Trust has acquired Cuppage Terrace for an agreed property value of S$175 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/were-going-hit-them-hard-trump-threatens-further-strikes-us-iran-attacks-resume The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:25:26+08:00 ‘We’re going to hit them hard’: Trump threatens further strikes as US-Iran attacks resume https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e12670717475387160d586ae8b31c583707ab0d5fc1f1cd58c5a5a97ffc8899b Three people were killed in the US attack on Larak island in the Hormuz strait, said Iranian media. Three people were killed in the US attack on Larak island in the Hormuz strait, said Iranian media. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-slips-renewed-mideast-tensions-keep-fed-hike-bets-alive The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:23:56+08:00 Gold slips as renewed Mideast tensions keep Fed hike bets alive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e20384d0c7381b564ed18768c46c8a942999bd00b9c3c8e1b7bdf516c471bc99 Elevated energy costs mean that the US central bank may need to raise rates to contain price pressures. Higher rates are typically negative for non-yielding gold. Elevated energy costs mean that the US central bank may need to raise rates to contain price pressures. Higher rates are typically negative for non-yielding gold. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/nearly-10000-new-zealand-public-servants-strike-sep-9 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:23:41+08:00 Nearly 10,000 New Zealand public servants to strike on Sep 9 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/32ebb9f3e8244aff2279f83b90f39af8d1bcafc3e83b8beaaa544d6baf6e18e0 The New Zealand government has cut spending across the public sector and reduced the workforce since taking office in 2023. The New Zealand government has cut spending across the public sector and reduced the workforce since taking office in 2023. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-retailers-raise-prices-most-2024-brc-data-shows The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:05:40+08:00 UK retailers raise prices by most since 2024, BRC data shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a01fc919eb2001950532660f51c369600b4c2e1e2911bfcc2d576f3ce4c02bc BRC non-food inflation rose to 0.9 per cent in August from 0.2 per cent in July, its highest since February 2024. BRC non-food inflation rose to 0.9 per cent in August from 0.2 per cent in July, its highest since February 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uols-marina-square-mall-close-after-march-2027-major-revamp The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:00:28+08:00 UOL’s Marina Square mall to close after March 2027 for major revamp https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cfc3febd761168fc462587bd08f34f7dc799847b9a5f9174ddbee1c21dca23f4 Construction of the complex (artist’s impression), will be funded through a mix of internal cash, credit facilities and shareholder funding alongside financing from parent company UOL. Construction of the complex (artist’s impression), will be funded through a mix of internal cash, credit facilities and shareholder funding alongside financing from parent company UOL. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bessent-expects-japan-boj-act-strengthen-yen-september-rate-hike-bets-grow The Business Times en 2026-09-01T07:55:12+08:00 Bessent expects Japan, BOJ to act to strengthen yen as September rate-hike bets grow https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a92ce86b20be6652b926da534527fa6dc5647ecf1bb9467f571d9d79dd005e30 A weak yen has pushed up import prices and broader inflation, causing headaches for Japanese policymakers. A weak yen has pushed up import prices and broader inflation, causing headaches for Japanese policymakers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-possible-venezuela-departure-opec-its-them The Business Times en 2026-09-01T07:35:03+08:00 Trump on possible Venezuela departure from Opec: ‘It’s up to them’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0decd9135afaddd005a2252560e423d97fde79e3c8f9a37346f2b0d4e8d5535 Washington has maintained a strict oversight of Venezuela’s oil since US forces captured then-President Nicolas Maduro in January. Washington has maintained a strict oversight of Venezuela’s oil since US forces captured then-President Nicolas Maduro in January. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/what-happens-when-digital-option-only-one-available The Business Times en 2026-09-01T07:00:00+08:00 What happens when the digital option is the only one available? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/319d0274a283b8286a7270e6034ac55cfa7e2d60e2464d5ac45bf5ead6a61f65 IMDA figures show that almost all resident households have Internet access, and local smartphone ownership is very high. IMDA figures show that almost all resident households have Internet access, and local smartphone ownership is very high. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/data-points-big-republican-losses-2026-midterms The Business Times en 2026-09-01T07:00:00+08:00 Data points to big Republican losses in 2026 midterms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/81a741c81d75bec2c5d2bdf5c0975982f369f01216faed71728a5c5e980ab2b5 The US Capitol in Washington, DC. A widely cited academic model for the coming US midterm elections predicts a loss of 28 seats for the Republicans. The US Capitol in Washington, DC. A widely cited academic model for the coming US midterm elections predicts a loss of 28 seats for the Republicans. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/brics-summit-will-put-indias-diplomatic-balancing-act-test The Business Times en 2026-09-01T07:00:00+08:00 Brics summit will put India’s diplomatic balancing act to the test https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6587906d87f893f40b9083d179c745139831f0d6ffa113b6845bc390cd24c6df With India as the current chair of Brics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek to issue a powerful declaration focusing on issues such as Iran and global sanctions. With India as the current chair of Brics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek to issue a powerful declaration focusing on issues such as Iran and global sanctions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/getgo-launches-cross-border-car-rentals-malaysia The Business Times en 2026-09-01T07:00:00+08:00 GetGo launches cross-border car rentals to Malaysia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/463c415cd0e9b9a4120f1b74ab02704091f363a4f007a0a078c52518deac48b3 No mileage charges will be incurred regardless of how far users drive in Peninsular Malaysia with GetGo’s rental service. No mileage charges will be incurred regardless of how far users drive in Peninsular Malaysia with GetGo’s rental service. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/amazon-sued-us-federal-trade-commission-22-states-over-ad-sales-practices The Business Times en 2026-09-01T06:52:26+08:00 Amazon sued by US Federal Trade Commission, 22 states over ad sales practices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c3da1d6e50c48ffca01c42e76e37a1ac0a95de269a7ee566a0092699d2a0778e Amazon is accused of inflating auction prices for advertisers without their knowledge. Amazon is accused of inflating auction prices for advertisers without their knowledge. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/shein-shares-plunge-10-hong-kong-debut-after-us1-7-billion-ipo The Business Times en 2026-09-01T06:37:15+08:00 Shein shares plunge 10% in Hong Kong debut after US$1.7 billion IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d5a13f4e4e1f1de7fb433ebbc8461bdac99eaa069d39aa1bce6570733fbbba93 Shein’s listing is a test of investor appetite for internet retailers, an industry that has lately battled inflation, trade disruptions and consumer caution in key markets. Shein’s listing is a test of investor appetite for internet retailers, an industry that has lately battled inflation, trade disruptions and consumer caution in key markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/oil-prices-rise-latest-fighting-resurrects-middle-east-supply-disruption-risks The Business Times en 2026-09-01T06:30:00+08:00 Oil prices rise as latest fighting resurrects Middle East supply disruption risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/654d66362ad828d9c62e7dd733b6548746a56d0d166ba9147c10a9463abec113 Brent crude futures were up 56 cents, or 0.6 per cent, to US$91.05 a barrel at 0044 GMT on Tuesday. Brent crude futures were up 56 cents, or 0.6 per cent, to US$91.05 a barrel at 0044 GMT on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-falls-oil-prices-jump-secures-fifth-monthly-gain The Business Times en 2026-09-01T05:59:11+08:00 Europe’s Stoxx 600 falls as oil prices jump, but secures fifth monthly gain https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 was down 0.6 per cent at 651.1 points on Monday. The Stoxx 600 was down 0.6 per cent at 651.1 points on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-closes-lower-oil-prices-jump-indexes-notch-monthly-gains The Business Times en 2026-09-01T05:44:05+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street closes lower as oil prices jump, indexes notch monthly gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e3a8d893fc9fcce2bb68053232a837f324782a594247facec7fc1490ac76eaef The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 374.09 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 53,185.90 on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 374.09 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 53,185.90 on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/rising-bond-yields-and-singapore-market The Business Times en 2026-09-01T05:00:00+08:00 Rising bond yields and the Singapore market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f23f022f84b55c78fedac022bcacdbb9053fa044141d707775d134e4676404e Can the Singapore banks continue defying gravity? Can the Singapore banks continue defying gravity? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mapletree-industrial-trust-says-no-certainty-any-deal-after-report-potential-us-data-centre The Business Times en 2026-09-01T00:28:39+08:00 Mapletree Industrial Trust says ‘no certainty’ of any deal, after report on potential US data centre divestment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ffd6e9056a0cd695f65fcf70eae9545d57dbc4902f417978e80ddf415aa7e0c MIT’s manager said that it regularly reviews its portfolio to optimise asset performance, unlock value and recycle capital. MIT’s manager said that it regularly reviews its portfolio to optimise asset performance, unlock value and recycle capital. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/frasers-property-acquires-cuppage-terrace-orchard-road-area-s175-million The Business Times en 2026-08-31T23:56:17+08:00 Frasers Property acquires Cuppage Terrace in Orchard Road area for S$175 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ecb6396f9b8d14ebeae0e612c1476a3cb9a2209f56a9d7680d348ba0a17cb207 Cuppage Terrace comprises 17 conservation shophouses, with F&B outlets and nightlife spots. Cuppage Terrace comprises 17 conservation shophouses, with F&B outlets and nightlife spots. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/feds-warsh-tells-g20-past-global-savings-glut-turning-investment-surge The Business Times en 2026-08-31T23:24:45+08:00 Fed's Warsh tells G20 that past global savings glut is turning into investment surge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c448adaf47475bf43a6aa0532336d3af779afce31f94fb930bb8bb999ae9ee96 US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh told G20 finance leaders that the world is seeing a global investment surge that is helping to power growth. US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh told G20 finance leaders that the world is seeing a global investment surge that is helping to power growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australias-home-prices-extend-declines-august-downturn-deepens The Business Times en 2026-08-31T22:46:00+08:00 Australia's home prices extend declines in August as downturn deepens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b22dfc1fc727100bc6a0e216a4e0a061433c22217148657bcaf5db2abbe538d National home prices fell 0.9 per cent in August from July when they dropped by a downwardly revised 1.2 per cent. National home prices fell 0.9 per cent in August from July when they dropped by a downwardly revised 1.2 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nvidia-invest-us3-5-billion-chipmaker-mediatek The Business Times en 2026-08-31T22:20:00+08:00 Nvidia to invest US$3.5 billion in chipmaker MediaTek https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e93d4b5fbeed3282f180c4bedb0886dcf330216359894e81cc7c1b3ca71154d2 The investment broadens a partnership between the two chip designers that will see MediaTek using NVLink Fusion and the newly announced NVHBM technology. The investment broadens a partnership between the two chip designers that will see MediaTek using NVLink Fusion and the newly announced NVHBM technology. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-opens-lower-middle-east-clashes-send-oil-prices The Business Times en 2026-08-31T21:43:12+08:00 Wall St opens lower as Middle East clashes send oil prices up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d59709cf6da506de6a6f8eec5f7ece094f96007213e7bc83201f2d908d43c295 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 97.4 points, or 0.18 per cent, at the open to 53,462.6.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 97.4 points, or 0.18 per cent, at the open to 53,462.6.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/german-inflation-edges-higher-adding-case-ecb-hike The Business Times en 2026-08-31T21:16:00+08:00 German inflation edges higher, adding to case for ECB hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/42628e8ead9ab969739bfdb18b246c07ca4dd75de46625b8393ec91ce2e0c212 Consumer prices jumped an annual 2.9 per cent in August after advancing 2.8 per cent the previous month. Consumer prices jumped an annual 2.9 per cent in August after advancing 2.8 per cent the previous month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/supply-shocks-multiply-monetary-policy-will-shape-corporate-resilience The Business Times en 2026-08-31T21:00:00+08:00 As supply shocks multiply, monetary policy will shape corporate resilience https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/477c1153d96b84190b00a596a4ec37476a02dd17102c416dce1629bffba97e50 When the recent shock came, countries with more diversified energy systems were less affected, which preserved the policy space needed to contain inflation. When the recent shock came, countries with more diversified energy systems were less affected, which preserved the policy space needed to contain inflation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-puts-us70-billion-commodity-exports-under-closer-watch-danantaras-platform-goes-live The Business Times en 2026-08-31T20:54:40+08:00 Indonesia puts US$70 billion commodity exports under closer watch as Danantara’s platform goes live https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7c76671d00082df31f5f128345e269c6ab2a75fe08d73088019934d10b9e6b29 Luke Mahony, CEO of Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia, says the export-monitoring platform is designed to give greater visibility into the country’s commodity exports. Luke Mahony, CEO of Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia, says the export-monitoring platform is designed to give greater visibility into the country’s commodity exports. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/indias-economy-grows-faster-expected-june-quarter The Business Times en 2026-08-31T20:46:00+08:00 India’s economy grows faster than expected in June quarter https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b205c798f57577f2984aa6e7c0b69cbdc8a137198e1e69b9c10971ca53259e5 The stronger performance reinforces the government’s recent pitch to global investors that India can withstand external shocks.  The stronger performance reinforces the government’s recent pitch to global investors that India can withstand external shocks.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-dollar-inches-lower-markets-weigh-fed-rate-outlook-yen-hovers-near-160 The Business Times en 2026-08-31T20:15:44+08:00 US dollar inches lower as markets weigh Fed rate outlook; yen hovers near 160 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9db45e51a002c0599a329399a9bc0ec42839309fded4791eefedd4dc3d26e1c5 Investors are now turning their focus to upcoming US data, particularly Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report and next week’s consumer inflation figures. Investors are now turning their focus to upcoming US data, particularly Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report and next week’s consumer inflation figures. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/shein-shares-plunge-grey-market-ahead-hong-kong-debut The Business Times en 2026-08-31T19:53:23+08:00 Shein shares plunge on grey market ahead of Hong Kong debut https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b50cae75e6a9701e376821feea4166263f6a35c4a31cb870f106634893244ab0 Shein’s long-awaited IPO values the company at more than 15 times forward earnings, calculations based on Bloomberg Intelligence’s estimates show.  Shein’s long-awaited IPO values the company at more than 15 times forward earnings, calculations based on Bloomberg Intelligence’s estimates show.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-end-higher-amid-mixed-regional-showing-sti-11 The Business Times en 2026-08-31T19:04:20+08:00 Singapore stocks end higher amid mixed regional showing; STI up 1% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c010339e89096c7f76ce9f2acf079c451e054d37c608191594bbc40966d9de6d Across the broader market on Aug 31, gainers outnumbered losers 286 to 251, after 1.5 billion securities worth S$3.4 billion changed hands. Across the broader market on Aug 31, gainers outnumbered losers 286 to 251, after 1.5 billion securities worth S$3.4 billion changed hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/volvo-cars-close-stockholm-office-efficiency-drive The Business Times en 2026-08-31T18:59:00+08:00 Volvo Cars to close Stockholm office in efficiency drive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5d5d678582f3f6e2f10a77156c7007a56d8d0837ad1fca38a1880b2338cb1b9b The Stockholm office will close on March 1, 2027 where 450 people currently work. The Stockholm office will close on March 1, 2027 where 450 people currently work. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-aug-31 The Business Times en 2026-08-31T18:30:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Aug 31) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fc55fd7c65218c65c1733894f6c1fc61745317719c21cb2489efd43e45292de2 DPM Gan Kim Yong says fintech is “a new and emerging industry (that is) also evolving very rapidly with the emergence of AI and frontier technologies”. DPM Gan Kim Yong says fintech is “a new and emerging industry (that is) also evolving very rapidly with the emergence of AI and frontier technologies”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/land-betterment-charges-rise-3-4-average-non-landed-residential-3-5-landed-residential-uses The Business Times en 2026-08-31T18:00:15+08:00 Land betterment charges to rise by 3.4% on average for non-landed residential, 3.5% for landed residential uses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/281db775413fcfdbe2e2941adfacc3e470a400a1d17917a6b8fed6120fbee5a8 Developers pay land betterment charge for the right to enhance the use of some sites, or to build bigger projects on them. Developers pay land betterment charge for the right to enhance the use of some sites, or to build bigger projects on them. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-seeks-record-defence-budget-takaichi-plans-buildup The Business Times en 2026-08-31T17:53:57+08:00 Japan seeks record defence Budget as Takaichi plans buildup https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3f9be77327531042bd347dab82672d407201b694d5d3059fadaeb1f77de65200 PM Sanae Takaichi’s government has also unveiled costly initiatives including a two-year consumption tax cut on food and a sweeping growth strategy, without fully detailing how they will be financed.  PM Sanae Takaichi’s government has also unveiled costly initiatives including a two-year consumption tax cut on food and a sweeping growth strategy, without fully detailing how they will be financed.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/singapore-overtaken-ningbo-zhoushan-second-busiest-container-port-h1 The Business Times en 2026-08-31T17:41:41+08:00 Singapore overtaken by Ningbo-Zhoushan as second busiest container port in H1 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5afdc2936a40bc9fb3fbc97667028b47ef49e359abd78c5290495c8fa5ff4015 In 2025, container throughput in Singapore was a record 44.7 million 20-foot-equivalent-units. In 2025, container throughput in Singapore was a record 44.7 million 20-foot-equivalent-units. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/singapore-indonesia-operationalise-local-currency-transaction-framework The Business Times en 2026-08-31T17:38:49+08:00 Singapore, Indonesia operationalise local currency transaction framework https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7884980e133a3bfa06e093426143ff9e99b215198db0e0a32cf7de97e5bba1c6 A key feature of the framework includes the promotion of direct quotations between the rupiah and Singapore dollar, say MAS and Bank Indonesia. A key feature of the framework includes the promotion of direct quotations between the rupiah and Singapore dollar, say MAS and Bank Indonesia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/victoria-beckham-fashion-beauty-brand-posts-its-first-profit The Business Times en 2026-08-31T17:37:15+08:00 Victoria Beckham fashion, beauty brand posts its first profit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b1bf68b156f6ba44fc493eb526e3875c1937a740dbb970125bd772ede91cd64 Victoria Beckham’s fashion lines saw “strong demand across tailoring, occasion-wear and elevated daywear,”the company said. Victoria Beckham’s fashion lines saw “strong demand across tailoring, occasion-wear and elevated daywear,”the company said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/warsh-charts-forward-looking-path-fed-jackson-hole The Business Times en 2026-08-31T17:32:23+08:00 Warsh charts a forward-looking path for Fed at Jackson Hole https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca37348a928dbad9625590d962dff353b4ef77e95346fabfae3378ed9f9258df Fed chair Kevin Warsh addressed immediate market demands for details on his reaction function, and put the realities of productivity and AI front and centre. Fed chair Kevin Warsh addressed immediate market demands for details on his reaction function, and put the realities of productivity and AI front and centre. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mercedes-start-1-billion-euro-share-buyback-programme The Business Times en 2026-08-31T17:16:45+08:00 Mercedes to start 1 billion euro share buyback programme https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d7dff635636640719e3ecf6aeb1c2258a213c0d7356a2f884fb113a4cde4932 Mercedes has been trying to balance shareholder returns with investments in electric vehicles and software as competition intensifies, particularly in China. Mercedes has been trying to balance shareholder returns with investments in electric vehicles and software as competition intensifies, particularly in China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/hdfc-bank-ceo-search-tests-investor-confidence-governance The Business Times en 2026-08-31T17:00:10+08:00 HDFC Bank CEO search tests investor confidence, governance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d3c91c09e34df6319f0081760d3f4b57248bfe17619c772496ae945526e08cf2 While HDFC Bank is India’s most valuable lender, with a market capitalisation of about US$116 billion, its shares have underperformed the broader banking index and some of its biggest peers.  While HDFC Bank is India’s most valuable lender, with a market capitalisation of about US$116 billion, its shares have underperformed the broader banking index and some of its biggest peers.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/ai-push-becoming-energy-race-sembcorp The Business Times en 2026-08-31T16:40:43+08:00 The AI push is becoming an energy race: Sembcorp https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e089b9e43ccc960cd1a168875697be67131d6dc7c51fcbd0158c0d3b1efee34a Sembcorp’s upcoming 600 MW hydrogen-ready gas-powered plant will support the energy needs of a more AI-powered world. Sembcorp’s upcoming 600 MW hydrogen-ready gas-powered plant will support the energy needs of a more AI-powered world. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mas-invest-s220-million-fintech-innovation-targets-frontier-tech-and-talent The Business Times en 2026-08-31T16:30:00+08:00 MAS to invest S$220 million in fintech innovation, targets frontier tech and talent https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fc55fd7c65218c65c1733894f6c1fc61745317719c21cb2489efd43e45292de2 DPM Gan Kim Yong says fintech is “a new and emerging industry (that is) also evolving very rapidly with the emergence of AI and frontier technologies”. DPM Gan Kim Yong says fintech is “a new and emerging industry (that is) also evolving very rapidly with the emergence of AI and frontier technologies”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/sbf-chairman-mark-lee-replace-teo-siong-seng-enterprise-sg-board The Business Times en 2026-08-31T16:20:11+08:00 SBF chairman Mark Lee to replace Teo Siong Seng on Enterprise SG board https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aebb37becbd06436fabda3f343eaf7496e25986436f38304d4b4a5700a323fab Lee is also a non-executive director of Hong Kong-listed Crystal International Group, one of the world’s largest apparel manufacturers. Lee is also a non-executive director of Hong Kong-listed Crystal International Group, one of the world’s largest apparel manufacturers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/singtel-charity-golf-2026-raises-record-s1-68-million-support-9000-students-disabilities The Business Times en 2026-08-31T15:26:33+08:00 Singtel Charity Golf 2026 raises record S$1.68 million to support 9,000 students with disabilities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8acbe66adbe82f61b6e9b7a79bf0a76c34fe3e8bc358a24f576a42f42c266f11 Yuen Kuan Moon, group CEO of Singtel, says: “We can help more schools deliver programmes that enable students to build confidence, develop practical skills and prepare for the future.” Yuen Kuan Moon, group CEO of Singtel, says: “We can help more schools deliver programmes that enable students to build confidence, develop practical skills and prepare for the future.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/liv-golf-preparing-bankruptcy-filing-september-ft The Business Times en 2026-08-31T15:02:21+08:00 LIV Golf preparing for bankruptcy filing in September: FT https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f9aac36076b4c6a40f521e8a4b6308e62289c775c585bd1c1e9005a7813640cb Spain’s Jon Rahm hits out of the rough on the ninth hole during the first round of the LIV Golf New York tournament at Trump National Bedminster on Aug 6. Spain’s Jon Rahm hits out of the rough on the ninth hole during the first round of the LIV Golf New York tournament at Trump National Bedminster on Aug 6. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hoi-hup-realty-acquires-four-points-sheraton-sydney-us144-6-million The Business Times en 2026-08-31T15:01:56+08:00 Hoi Hup Realty acquires Four Points by Sheraton Sydney for US$144.6 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/103bd57c3010fcb0831a3d79c3582de6816eaa617510b752d49ae8f84da33b87 The hotel is managed by Marriott International under the Four Points by Sheraton brand. The hotel is managed by Marriott International under the Four Points by Sheraton brand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/turkeys-cheap-travel-reputation-being-undone-high-costs The Business Times en 2026-08-31T14:56:26+08:00 Turkey’s cheap travel reputation is being undone by high costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/39c63e4c916a9e45b36a8f174accaadd293c6e6f86cf39e3bc94e23d08b8b295 Tour operators and travel agencies say Turkey’s exchange rate policy and other factors, such as the proximity of the Iran war, are affecting tourists’ appetite to visit the country as well as operators’ ability to continue to market Turkish destinations affordably. Tour operators and travel agencies say Turkey’s exchange rate policy and other factors, such as the proximity of the Iran war, are affecting tourists’ appetite to visit the country as well as operators’ ability to continue to market Turkish destinations affordably. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-driven-cyber-risk-top-concern-global-financial-stability-watchdog-says The Business Times en 2026-08-31T14:55:51+08:00 AI-driven cyber risk is top concern for global financial stability, watchdog says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3ec5c958c38d61dc141a652b9e8cb81c30be3689d72f5a810d7eefab1cacf6c1 Andrew Bailey, who also serves as the BOJ governor, said many countries do not have systems in place to manage the deployment of advanced artificial intelligence models. Andrew Bailey, who also serves as the BOJ governor, said many countries do not have systems in place to manage the deployment of advanced artificial intelligence models. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/chinas-property-stocks-fall-new-rules-upend-presale-funding-playbook The Business Times en 2026-08-31T14:38:23+08:00 China’s property stocks fall as new rules upend presale funding playbook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8193692a7eb946ad28ddeb368bf25bf643197f0103c1bf1bc21b6d00a2236c25 The collapse of the property sector, entering its sixth year, has been a drag on the world’s second-biggest economy. The collapse of the property sector, entering its sixth year, has been a drag on the world’s second-biggest economy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/toyota-honda-face-biggest-hit-trumps-proposed-50-tariff-canadian-cars The Business Times en 2026-08-31T14:24:20+08:00 Toyota, Honda face biggest hit from Trump’s proposed 50% tariff on Canadian cars https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/357af46fb985b75ca5a4ac717125201a22f76ac5a123af6d14e44d2363c79c15 Toyota, The world’s largest automaker in 2025 said it aims to invest up to US$10 billion over five years to expand its US operations. Toyota, The world’s largest automaker in 2025 said it aims to invest up to US$10 billion over five years to expand its US operations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/im-not-sure-where-bond-market-turmoil-bessent-pushes-back-us-debt-fears The Business Times en 2026-08-31T13:43:56+08:00 ‘I’m not sure where the bond market turmoil is’: Bessent pushes back on US debt fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30f573482744e3d0e4995439b6853df99ad64dd0d1a6eb8b91804007360a06e8 US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent brushed aside concerns voiced by some US central bank policymakers over the Treasury’s surprise decision to increase bond buybacks. US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent brushed aside concerns voiced by some US central bank policymakers over the Treasury’s surprise decision to increase bond buybacks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/radiant-worlds-senior-china-trader-quits-pressure-builds The Business Times en 2026-08-31T13:31:24+08:00 Radiant World’s senior China trader quits as pressure builds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d04076c5aa59854a7ff0b8807196f9f991f0f60b412eb28b4255f6875b987483 Law enforcement agencies including the US Justice Department and the Singapore police are investigating the company. Law enforcement agencies including the US Justice Department and the Singapore police are investigating the company. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/chinas-three-biggest-airlines-lose-us1-22-billion-first-half-jet-fuel-costs-surge The Business Times en 2026-08-31T13:01:16+08:00 China’s three biggest airlines lose US$1.22 billion in first half as jet fuel costs surge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/31474f47d21b64cf64e53390aca9e5d1abe59299cee8ef2b9d27e194443f685e Flag carrier Air China reported a net loss of 2.3 billion yuan, widening from a 1.81 billion yuan loss a year earlier. Flag carrier Air China reported a net loss of 2.3 billion yuan, widening from a 1.81 billion yuan loss a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-orders-military-supply-chain-checks-self-reliance-push The Business Times en 2026-08-31T13:00:40+08:00 China orders military supply chain checks in self-reliance push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d1662cdc15860a9675972df22c330b9c3c7c530afc4e5664431d38b7e2344083 A member of the People’s Liberation Army during a military parade in Beijing in 2025. A member of the People’s Liberation Army during a military parade in Beijing in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bitcoin-slips-below-us80000-after-kevin-warshs-inflation-vow The Business Times en 2026-08-31T12:40:12+08:00 Bitcoin slips below US$80,000 after Kevin Warsh’s inflation vow https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c5c7d4e8d8880a30b58cfca6172afaf384f59604f6dd7afdb4cd7e00b80e3386 Bitcoin dropped as much as 4 per cent to US$76,871 on Monday, and is now little changed on the week. Bitcoin dropped as much as 4 per cent to US$76,871 on Monday, and is now little changed on the week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/gilstead-court-takes-fourth-stab-en-bloc-sale-s198-million-reserve-price The Business Times en 2026-08-31T12:24:46+08:00 Gilstead Court takes fourth stab at en bloc sale with S$198 million reserve price https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/960ccc60c4f80485714ba51caf3888485d01492802c7b7e040e3e9d3f8daf27f The site can accommodate a five-storey boutique development of up to 98 apartments of 100 sq m each. The site can accommodate a five-storey boutique development of up to 98 apartments of 100 sq m each. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/developing-gillman-barracks-and-sunset-way-dont-mourn-losing-some-green-spaces The Business Times en 2026-08-31T12:16:05+08:00 Developing Gillman Barracks and Sunset Way: Don’t mourn losing some green spaces https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/49912afdcce29e64a843e09966d6c6a816981cb88e2bd5665b9fe8db0c66076a Some of Maju Forest may be lost to make way for new homes. Some of Maju Forest may be lost to make way for new homes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-strict-online-regulation-will-boost-singapores-digital-economy The Business Times en 2026-08-31T12:00:00+08:00 Why strict online regulation will boost Singapore’s digital economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7655122c44a3e0b6fbb2364eba609e84b0b63518595d54eda11e4ed39b43b76d Faster action protects employees, limits business disruption and gives customers greater confidence in Singapore’s digital economy. Faster action protects employees, limits business disruption and gives customers greater confidence in Singapore’s digital economy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/why-straits-times-index-matters-today The Business Times en 2026-08-31T12:00:00+08:00 Why the Straits Times Index matters today https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff9fd7b4f6e73c00a8760138a9b23b0c83587c7f897ed8890277281b85c4d8c7  The STI gives investors exposure not only to Singapore’s domestic economy but also to regional growth.  The STI gives investors exposure not only to Singapore’s domestic economy but also to regional growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-pm-takaichis-popularity-holds-steady-despite-price-concerns The Business Times en 2026-08-31T11:52:50+08:00 Japan PM Takaichi’s popularity holds steady despite price concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f71ff6e9f9740b4895f6aa9969b72259b73f340d0fa5eda94de010435fcfb4e4 Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi has not given details on how to cover the shortfall of over 4 trillion yen  (US$25 billion) in annual tax revenue after the tax cut is introduced in April. Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi has not given details on how to cover the shortfall of over 4 trillion yen  (US$25 billion) in annual tax revenue after the tax cut is introduced in April. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-firms-dominate-s-e-asia-data-centre-funding-account-98-us11-5-billion-raised-report The Business Times en 2026-08-31T11:33:18+08:00 Singapore firms dominate S-E Asia data centre funding, account for 98% of US$11.5 billion raised: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8f2bca399df9b8d9205728d08b0e9190aad9517ca0fc3d76a1d3d9bf4c614af5 Observers note that Singapore remains a “tier-1” data centre market, suited for high-value inference and sovereign artificial intelligence workloads. Observers note that Singapore remains a “tier-1” data centre market, suited for high-value inference and sovereign artificial intelligence workloads. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/self-claimed-wealth-gurus-who-drove-lamborghinis-now-made-bankrupt-investors-worry-about-their-s5m The Business Times en 2026-08-31T10:47:54+08:00 Self-claimed wealth gurus who drove Lamborghinis now made bankrupt; investors worry about their S$5m https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e1ed30f4cce78825176649dc36aa2ef1e649605e48cc556ca9854310c6b9ed89 Takeshi Lim Jian Bin (centre) with his “brother and sister”, Jason Fong Wai Hong (left) and his then wife, at a restaurant in 2022. Takeshi Lim Jian Bin (centre) with his “brother and sister”, Jason Fong Wai Hong (left) and his then wife, at a restaurant in 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinese-factory-slump-eases-weak-services-signal-uneven-recovery The Business Times en 2026-08-31T10:06:51+08:00 Chinese factory slump eases, but weak services signal uneven recovery https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/954e90d6eb0bddf50f6d254d841b3112455f35050d8507e7eacb0db8e4f7d860 The divergence between manufacturing and service sectors suggests that China will continue to rely on manufacturing and exports to drive growth. The divergence between manufacturing and service sectors suggests that China will continue to rely on manufacturing and exports to drive growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapores-inaugural-rie2025-report-card-shows-business-rd-spending-64-s9-billion The Business Times en 2026-08-31T10:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s inaugural RIE2025 report card shows business R&D spending up 64% at S$9 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/79dc33658334c727738a6182dc11b47bb377fe47db64dee0449a923b6ac0fe57 Industry R&D jobs grew 33% to 32,509 in 2023, with more than seven in 10 of these jobs filled by Singapore residents. Industry R&D jobs grew 33% to 32,509 in 2023, with more than seven in 10 of these jobs filled by Singapore residents. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/roes-sgx-mid-caps-are-mixed-bag-small-caps-lag The Business Times en 2026-08-31T10:00:00+08:00 ROEs of SGX mid-caps are a mixed bag, small-caps lag https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15da9ed9d08495eb98f959c18ee69980d8f8d396508d762805425344c4164ad3 Return on equity is considered a useful way to assess how effectively a company is deploying shareholders’ capital. Return on equity is considered a useful way to assess how effectively a company is deploying shareholders’ capital. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-shares-slip-fed-rate-hike-bets-keep-us-yields-elevated The Business Times en 2026-08-31T09:47:10+08:00 Asian shares slip as Fed rate-hike bets keep US yields elevated https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6ffe0de227bf075e025cc914e92c702b8dc8ce6efd440b5f8fedb98e6c277633 Higher yields combined with geopolitical stress to push Japan’s Nikkei down 0.4%, while South Korean stocks fell 0.1%. Higher yields combined with geopolitical stress to push Japan’s Nikkei down 0.4%, while South Korean stocks fell 0.1%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cnmc-goldmine-ends-8-7-down-after-gold-tumbles-us-fed-inflation-pledge The Business Times en 2026-08-31T09:46:03+08:00 CNMC Goldmine ends 8.7% down after gold tumbles on US Fed inflation pledge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/38f27985e136d548570a3387d2c4a3fefc1dc45b43157ed629dd41b1a71e8e32 CNMC Goldmine’s shareholders on Aug 20 approved the previously Catalist-listed stock’s transfer to the mainboard with effect from Aug 28. CNMC Goldmine’s shareholders on Aug 20 approved the previously Catalist-listed stock’s transfer to the mainboard with effect from Aug 28. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-hits-near-two-week-low-fed-chiefs-hawkish-stance The Business Times en 2026-08-31T09:30:19+08:00 Gold hits near two-week low on Fed chief’s hawkish stance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab3d0dd33967ed2dac79f5304ccdf15f2f76c2a1862243cce3b585940289bbbe Though viewed as a hedge against inflation, gold typically loses appeal in a rising interest rate environment as it does not yield interest. Though viewed as a hedge against inflation, gold typically loses appeal in a rising interest rate environment as it does not yield interest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-factory-output-edges-despite-mid-east-headwinds The Business Times en 2026-08-31T08:49:18+08:00 Japan’s factory output edges up despite Mid-East headwinds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b45c5c98e8f46bc384aac169e749bef4c70e77d15e6576aab87e5f99af16af2d Industries that recorded increases in output included production machinery, inorganic and organic chemicals and electronic components and devices. Industries that recorded increases in output included production machinery, inorganic and organic chemicals and electronic components and devices. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bessent-says-iranian-money-not-ok-warns-banks-weekly-sanctions-pressure-country The Business Times en 2026-08-31T08:48:23+08:00 Bessent says Iranian money ‘not ok’, warns banks of weekly sanctions to pressure country https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0bc938c6227d458b882141613d9066c01dc16a5572afad1e5e2f650d18263320 Banks will be the initial focus of the sanctions, to signal to them that “‘it’s not okay to have Iranian money”, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Aug 30. Banks will be the initial focus of the sanctions, to signal to them that “‘it’s not okay to have Iranian money”, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Aug 30. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-comfortdelgro-esr-reit-frasers-property-centurion-fuyu The Business Times en 2026-08-31T08:40:18+08:00 Stocks to watch: ComfortDelGro, ESR-Reit, Frasers Property, Centurion, Fuyu https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d53ec2596eb3589974dd109bd0aaac4dfcf975571198bd85cc51f563a09c2f13 Adrian Chui, chief executive and executive director of ESR-Reit’s manager, will be stepping down and the search for his replacement has begun. Adrian Chui, chief executive and executive director of ESR-Reit’s manager, will be stepping down and the search for his replacement has begun. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/australias-star-entertainment-warns-tough-conditions-persist-after-annual-loss The Business Times en 2026-08-31T08:36:53+08:00 Australia’s Star Entertainment warns tough conditions to persist after annual loss https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6652ffc48cc0166cc01a11ee8e0eb0799372ddedf74b3b2f8386ae75fe81c301 Star Entertainment reported a statutory net loss after tax of A$307.3 million (US$220.03 million) for the fiscal year ended Jun 30. Star Entertainment reported a statutory net loss after tax of A$307.3 million (US$220.03 million) for the fiscal year ended Jun 30. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/byd-profit-rises-first-time-5-quarters-overseas-growth-pointing-way-out-china-car-slump The Business Times en 2026-08-31T08:25:30+08:00 BYD profit rises for first time in 5 quarters on overseas growth, pointing the way out of China car slump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dde0c93bc29d24e18dffccf0fde17434a9338186983c9c353aee0863cb2a8b93 Exports are a big reason why analysts predict BYD’s earnings rebound will accelerate through the end of 2026. Exports are a big reason why analysts predict BYD’s earnings rebound will accelerate through the end of 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/shein-ceo-sky-xus-wealth-slumps-us15-billion-after-whittled-down-ipo The Business Times en 2026-08-31T08:20:42+08:00 Shein CEO Sky Xu’s wealth slumps US$15 billion after whittled-down IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/136f0d43ec1beff9ec9b36ad7675584dc1cd9a6625024e924c33d00c22b8d0c1 Sky Xu’s fortunes have turned as Shein firm battles tariffs, political scrutiny and growing competition.   Sky Xu’s fortunes have turned as Shein firm battles tariffs, political scrutiny and growing competition.   https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/flood-catastrophe-nepal-asked-china-early-warnings-risks-mounted The Business Times en 2026-08-31T08:12:35+08:00 Before flood catastrophe, Nepal asked China for early warnings as risks mounted https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b2bbf948e567eb78c5e8f951061091b9c3be348c6a6ec288ff0ca0596ee77c7 A resident surveys houses destroyed by the flash flood next to the river in Devighat, Nepal, Aug 30, 2026. A resident surveys houses destroyed by the flash flood next to the river in Devighat, Nepal, Aug 30, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/g20-countries-should-consider-more-trade-barriers-china-cut-imbalances-bessent The Business Times en 2026-08-31T07:33:49+08:00 G20 countries should consider more trade barriers with China to cut imbalances: Bessent https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f580cbc65aab156bbe72eec917cbbda98dc118b1cb1f7d5ad679a8c29b95f5cc US Treasury Secretary Bessent (left) and US Federal Reserve chair Warsh in Asheville, North Carolina, for the G20 finance leaders meeting on Aug 30. US Treasury Secretary Bessent (left) and US Federal Reserve chair Warsh in Asheville, North Carolina, for the G20 finance leaders meeting on Aug 30. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/vessels-crossing-strait-hormuz-drop-5-day-over-weekend The Business Times en 2026-08-31T07:26:30+08:00 Vessels crossing Strait of Hormuz drop to 5 per day over weekend https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5e26e9fd7788b0977c3ad7a10f8787a2a614513a225fa89a362c9121e021cb41 The actual number of ships transiting the strait may be higher as some vessels switched off their automatic identification system to evade attacks. The actual number of ships transiting the strait may be higher as some vessels switched off their automatic identification system to evade attacks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/google-maps-changes-lake-ontario-lake-america-us-not-canada The Business Times en 2026-08-31T07:09:46+08:00 Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in US but not Canada https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0af762b01bdc929b8e40de1a06befb3bc16093b32ec19a6bebc0f20cb523e32 Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Aug 29 unveiled a large lakeside sign that reads, “Lake Ontario: Now and Always”, in both English and French. Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Aug 29 unveiled a large lakeside sign that reads, “Lake Ontario: Now and Always”, in both English and French. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bessent-says-yen-moves-pretty-contained-and-not-disorderly The Business Times en 2026-08-31T07:00:58+08:00 Bessent says yen moves ‘pretty contained’ and not disorderly https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/26254bdeefe8f87e2440c055b4bf87f07acc3a88059fde662ce0b62cdf9735d0 The yen fell below 160 against the greenback on Friday (Aug 28). The yen fell below 160 against the greenback on Friday (Aug 28). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uncovering-the-singapore-bourse/beyond-data-centre-reits-ai-potential-singapore-investors-are-still-missing The Business Times en 2026-08-31T07:00:00+08:00 Beyond data centre Reits: The AI potential that Singapore investors are still missing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a65241a336be58593e1f00232a6974b3e9d3abc498c93fb9149bad8f2dc3d3b0 Every large language model requires data centres, electricity, cooling systems, fibre connectivity and capital to fund. Every large language model requires data centres, electricity, cooling systems, fibre connectivity and capital to fund. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/next-50-consolidates-within-broader-uptrend The Business Times en 2026-08-31T07:00:00+08:00 Next 50 consolidates within broader uptrend https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fc8f028f88ca9add0a84a8852d3dab095d23959d9b1c23c63216c9085529324b A new Next 50 Active ETF is also scheduled to list on SGX in early September, potentially broadening access to the segment and creating another channel for investment flows.  A new Next 50 Active ETF is also scheduled to list on SGX in early September, potentially broadening access to the segment and creating another channel for investment flows.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/record-remittances-fail-shield-philippine-pesos-slide-mounting-external-pressures The Business Times en 2026-08-31T07:00:00+08:00 Record remittances fail to shield Philippine peso’s slide from mounting external pressures https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4dfe60bf710763174f0cb9190175d6911c0f0e3b457991b5d64fe36fc97db35c The peso has fallen about 7% since the onset of the US-Iran conflict on Feb 28, emerging as one of Asia’s worst performers. The peso has fallen about 7% since the onset of the US-Iran conflict on Feb 28, emerging as one of Asia’s worst performers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/trumps-moves-korean-peninsula-are-examples-how-not-do-diplomacy The Business Times en 2026-08-31T07:00:00+08:00 Trump’s moves on the Korean peninsula are examples of how not to do diplomacy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/86abdc9cb10bad393795483a669360fd3b33078c3bde0d6d3acbf3861b98054e Asian allies have questioned the logic of US President Donald Trump re-engaging North Korea Chairman Kim Jong Un. Asian allies have questioned the logic of US President Donald Trump re-engaging North Korea Chairman Kim Jong Un. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/not-typical-foundation-no-17-foundation-aims-drive-philanthropy-forging-partnerships The Business Times en 2026-08-31T07:00:00+08:00 ‘Not a typical foundation’: No 17 Foundation aims to drive philanthropy by forging partnerships https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a5f06a1c251c514a1dfc5470cff060cb165e37cad70423372d623c58d0f6fb67 Tai Sook Yee, chairperson of No 17, says: “We decided to invest our philanthropic money into building convenings and systems for businesses, allowing innovative foundations to come together.” Tai Sook Yee, chairperson of No 17, says: “We decided to invest our philanthropic money into building convenings and systems for businesses, allowing innovative foundations to come together.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-rises-over-3-us-and-iran-resume-military-attacks1 The Business Times en 2026-08-31T06:44:39+08:00 Oil rises over 3% as US and Iran resume military attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fbb5fd5f43c745be7a23e646a40008c83a88fc1dbc1521b4d95dc4e60be9c87d Despite Aug 31’s rally, Brent and WTI were still on track to post modest losses for August after falling more than 4% last week, Despite Aug 31’s rally, Brent and WTI were still on track to post modest losses for August after falling more than 4% last week, https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-treasury-bars-reporters-several-outlets-g20-meeting The Business Times en 2026-08-31T06:31:28+08:00 US Treasury bars reporters from several outlets from G20 meeting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/67648d0a6c52b23fd08cf5f9cc3e3e24bf54208c7ab2af9f799ddf67b2404b88 A checkpoint at the Omni Grove Park Inn before finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 countries meet in Asheville, North Carolina, Aug 29, 2026. A checkpoint at the Omni Grove Park Inn before finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 countries meet in Asheville, North Carolina, Aug 29, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/iran-dismisses-trumps-post-attack-key-energy-hub-kharg The Business Times en 2026-08-31T06:27:54+08:00 Iran dismisses Trump’s post of attack on key energy hub of Kharg https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8f0e81c3df0a55b7b0128d72fb7ab970b07aa73206c6a44c5b771667be861fbb Iran responded to an earlier US attack on rocket launchers on its island of Larak in the Hormuz strait with an assault on two US bases in Jordan, Iranian media said. Iran responded to an earlier US attack on rocket launchers on its island of Larak in the Hormuz strait with an assault on two US bases in Jordan, Iranian media said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/australian-dollars-top-forecasters-say-winning-run-likely-over The Business Times en 2026-08-31T06:11:19+08:00 Australian dollar’s top forecasters say winning run likely over https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cbe6c8bf3fcab5789b0d4ff88a9220f4ecd87b4cdc8d0a6733893c54b61ddc24 The Australian dollar closed on Friday (Aug 28) at 71.64 US cents. The Australian dollar closed on Friday (Aug 28) at 71.64 US cents. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/air-nz-reluctant-signal-return-profit-after-big-loss The Business Times en 2026-08-31T05:54:41+08:00 Air NZ reluctant to signal return to profit after big loss https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f570599a43f6a616fd06ba65399aaabbe7c7182a58c24628e1d94b69fadbd4e0 Air New Zealand has cut costs and is delaying new aircraft deliveries to make itself more resilient. Air New Zealand has cut costs and is delaying new aircraft deliveries to make itself more resilient. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/raise-paradox-why-earning-more-never-feels-enough The Business Times en 2026-08-31T05:00:00+08:00 The raise paradox: why earning more never feels like enough https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/97d9b9340906b68a862e94a7a0847905ea64f8a8d5f4743c0f02d45782d7eb48 From left: Michelle Mah of The Curious Bonsai, Wildon Goh of Fidelity International and Howie Lim of The Business Times. From left: Michelle Mah of The Curious Bonsai, Wildon Goh of Fidelity International and Howie Lim of The Business Times. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights84 The Business Times en 2026-08-31T00:08:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d3629b3d022fa1d92a1cfe4b4ec51715b4fa453bd55d361445c4a1148cb63b0e A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Aug 28, 2026). A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Aug 28, 2026). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/defensive-consumer-stocks-deliver-robust-performance-amid-strong-institutional-inflows The Business Times en 2026-08-30T20:49:02+08:00 Defensive consumer stocks deliver robust performance amid strong institutional inflows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f9fa4e6c8c0d6548e7137f7a4c233086a96e7722b0c016a16441d9450160655 Sheng Siong delivered a robust performance, with a total return of 24% year to date, supported by an expanded store network and better sales mix. Sheng Siong delivered a robust performance, with a total return of 24% year to date, supported by an expanded store network and better sales mix. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-pm-anwar-unveils-measures-tackle-living-costs-support-local-businesses The Business Times en 2026-08-30T20:20:06+08:00 Malaysia’s PM Anwar unveils measures to tackle living costs, support local businesses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b2c10477d17d3c9bef34b88cf06531acf59b80c998b7695ca026d9f6ffa0e2b2 Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says: “The economic growth of the country must be returned to the people.” Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says: “The economic growth of the country must be returned to the people.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/fed-chair-warshs-hawkish-jackson-hole-turn-favours-soaring-banks-over-struggling-s-reits The Business Times en 2026-08-30T20:19:19+08:00 Fed chair Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole turn favours soaring banks over struggling S-Reits https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c448adaf47475bf43a6aa0532336d3af779afce31f94fb930bb8bb999ae9ee96 Fed chair Kevin Warsh says that the US central bank’s predominant focus “should be on prices”. Fed chair Kevin Warsh says that the US central bank’s predominant focus “should be on prices”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/chinas-ai-catch-forcing-silicon-valley-cut-prices The Business Times en 2026-08-30T18:45:51+08:00 China’s AI catch-up is forcing Silicon Valley to cut prices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9621791b5d3b8aaac4a9d51bce8ae4948d660f37085d2a1b9dd350dd62960f9 OpenAI will cut the prices of GPT-5.6 Luna and Terra by 80% and 20% respectively, while Anthropic has abandoned plans to raise the price of Sonnet 5. OpenAI will cut the prices of GPT-5.6 Luna and Terra by 80% and 20% respectively, while Anthropic has abandoned plans to raise the price of Sonnet 5. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/director-interests-buybacks-and-capital-formation-across-sgx-stocks The Business Times en 2026-08-30T18:09:08+08:00 Director interests, buybacks and capital formation across SGX stocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3da9fb03ebd57ce83d5e0437de1e7547bb490c28642b85d97b85f0ae8c42a621 Over the five sessions, close to 90 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for around 40 primary-listed stocks.  Over the five sessions, close to 90 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for around 40 primary-listed stocks.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/frasers-property-shareholders-approve-s2-1-billion-hospitality-portfolio-revamp The Business Times en 2026-08-30T17:48:27+08:00 Frasers Property shareholders approve S$2.1 billion hospitality portfolio revamp https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6bc095bcc3aafc0ad4496dc033f1509c4470a548d62e3deeeeca7b0efbd1bad6 Fraser Suites Singapore in River Valley Road. The proposed optimisation of Frasers Hospitality Trust’s portfolio, approved by shareholders on Aug 28, includes consolidating full ownership of the property. The proposed optimisation of Frasers Hospitality Trust’s portfolio includes consolidating full ownership of Fraser Suites Singapore in River Valley Road. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/britains-universities-bet-foreign-students-now-theyre-turning-elsewhere The Business Times en 2026-08-30T17:31:02+08:00 Britain’s universities bet on foreign students. Now they’re turning elsewhere https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b4d278ab2da4e29460e0f7ededaa38a7d4f84fb6f9d2df99804c7b7b6655313 Official data suggests that study visas granted by the UK government have slipped by around 30% from the peaks of more than 600,000 in 2022 and 2023.  Official data suggests that study visas granted by the UK government have slipped by around 30% from the peaks of more than 600,000 in 2022 and 2023.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/irans-khamenei-calls-gulf-unity-against-real-enemy-despite-tensions-arab-neighbours The Business Times en 2026-08-30T16:49:50+08:00 Iran’s Khamenei calls for Gulf unity against ‘real enemy’ despite tensions with Arab neighbours https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fcc8f40f7795ded3e4951a02f6a3c3710c2242958353eceda7f4dbb7a054316f A picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Teheran. A picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Teheran. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/ai-money-floods-market-san-francisco-renters-weigh-buyouts The Business Times en 2026-08-30T16:25:18+08:00 As AI money floods the market, San Francisco renters weigh buyouts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a854ba0597b86d766ee4e34cdc58dd8758efa0a9c02f30e30646253ee8ed9bb1 As the AI boom sends rents and home prices soaring in San Francisco, landlords are initiating buyout negotiations, presenting many tenants with a dilemma: accept a buyout offer or risk no-fault eviction, in which they would receive only the relocation payment required by law. As the AI boom sends rents and home prices soaring in San Francisco, landlords are initiating buyout negotiations, presenting many tenants with a dilemma: accept a buyout offer or risk no-fault eviction, in which they would receive only the relocation payment required by law. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/fight-over-essilorluxottica-founders-us47-billion-fortune-deepens-heir-quits-roles-ray-ban-maker The Business Times en 2026-08-30T15:55:37+08:00 Fight over EssilorLuxottica founder’s US$47 billion fortune deepens as heir quits roles at Ray-Ban maker https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1af66887f9b385e77d84e9a38acff11274c283ae6201792c796bc9ade2bd40d2 Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio’s exit from the roles of EssilorLuxottica chief strategist and Ray-Ban president is not likely to have an immediate impact on the firm’s operations. Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio’s exit from the roles of EssilorLuxottica chief strategist and Ray-Ban president is not likely to have an immediate impact on the firm’s operations.