https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/keppel-reit-divest-freehold-grade-office-building-seoul-us255-8-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T19:21:05+08:00 Keppel Reit to divest freehold Grade A office building in Seoul for US$255.8 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/650fa6f4621ae8135f814d70909c0915c4fa390e443613b7fe6ca8aeebd86b5c Chua Hsien Yang, CEO of the manager of Keppel Reit, says that after the divestment, Singapore will account for 81.1% of the trust’s portfolio value.  Chua Hsien Yang, CEO of the manager of Keppel Reit, says that after the divestment, Singapore will account for 81.1% of the trust’s portfolio value.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/carro-said-mull-first-dual-nasdaq-sgx-ipo The Business Times en 2026-09-23T18:59:01+08:00 Carro is said to mull first dual Nasdaq-SGX IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f4defe0eceee3015410c9e67ef2fa27e8e43d405d3fbcb2d6ddab3776273106 Carro, which is backed by SoftBank Group, could raise as much as US$400 million to US$500 million, people familiar with the matter said. Carro, which is backed by SoftBank Group, could raise as much as US$400 million to US$500 million, people familiar with the matter said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/starhub-advanced-talks-keppel-over-m1-deal-sources?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T18:51:34+08:00 StarHub in advanced talks with Keppel over M1 deal: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1aa5be269e0620e2b47200d1a5c290aa1ab6eb6f34365a63d479f3390eb805b2 StarHub and M1 were reported to have explored a potential merger in 2024, but no deal materialised.  StarHub and M1 were reported to have explored a potential merger in 2024, but no deal materialised.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-232?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 23) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bb2ac5ab944c0e92a11ed671faa13ab9797a31e861d1250a957f799d75aa8323 Food services costs nudge food inflation up to 2.3% from 2.2%. Food services costs nudge food inflation up to 2.3% from 2.2%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-dip-0-2-ocbc-seatrium-weigh-sti?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T18:21:42+08:00 Singapore stocks dip 0.2% as OCBC, Seatrium weigh on STI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 279 to 249, after 1.2 billion securities worth S$2 billion are transacted. Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 279 to 249, after 1.2 billion securities worth S$2 billion are transacted. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/grab-executives-buy-back-shares-after-stock-hits-3-year-low-atome-deal The Business Times en 2026-09-23T18:20:01+08:00 Grab executives buy back shares after stock hits 3-year low on Atome deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e3470cea0ab70f28290c74644fff22e9114ecd56330dda69a69dd29e915689ef Grab CEO Anthony Tan has purchased shares worth US$30 million, filings to the US Securities and Exchange Commission show. This follows a drop in Grab’s share price, after the company announced that it would acquire buy-now-pay-later provider Atome, in a deal that could ultimately value the target at up to US$4.5 billion. Grab CEO Anthony Tan has purchased shares worth US$30 million, filings to the US Securities and Exchange Commission show. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/celebrate-heritage-and-legacy-btluxe?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T18:02:25+08:00 Celebrate heritage and legacy with BTLuxe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/36a016d2238c6dc9bd20aeeb4df528d6c8845d5648359e278d5bde6c051a3327 Mark Shaw, Chloe Tong and Ashish Manchharam. Mark Shaw, Chloe Tong and Ashish Manchharam. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/martin-modern-wallich-residences-properties-linked-money-laundering-case-sell-s16-3-million-auction?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T17:52:41+08:00 Martin Modern, Wallich Residences properties linked to money laundering case sell for S$16.3 million at auction https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d0dff5ba89a09fbfdc6c07d677f73dd7cbe24fbf92b96d787e0ab3e84a42e5e A four-bedroom penthouse at South Beach Residences, with an opening price of S$25.32 million or S$3,764 psf, drew no bids at a Sep 23 auction by ETC where nine properties linked to Singapore’s S$3 billion money laundering case were listed. A four-bedroom penthouse at South Beach Residences, with an opening price of S$25.32 million or S$3,764 psf, drew no bids. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/tycoon-buys-mumbai-tower-us74-million-record-home-deal The Business Times en 2026-09-23T17:50:58+08:00 Tycoon buys Mumbai tower for US$74 million in record home deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/33e2b4cd8617624f1ada00eb50540cceca10e37534a49a8d09e0cb6261383914 Mumbai, home to many of the wealthiest families and business leaders, has been at the centre of a luxury housing market expansion, with trophy homes commanding increasingly large sums.  Mumbai, home to many of the wealthiest families and business leaders, has been at the centre of a luxury housing market expansion, with trophy homes commanding increasingly large sums.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-asks-banks-keep-vanke-loans-bad-debt-books-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-09-23T17:32:42+08:00 China asks banks to keep Vanke loans off bad-debt books, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2db3917b440a16b67b2e99d6ee6a667a514743adc38033b2137d5c577c6405e5 China’s property sector, once a key growth driver, sank into a downturn after a government campaign to curb developers’ heavy borrowing led to a liquidity crunch. China’s property sector, once a key growth driver, sank into a downturn after a government campaign to curb developers’ heavy borrowing led to a liquidity crunch. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sgx-enhances-disclosure-rules-build-value-creation-culture-among-issuers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T17:30:00+08:00 SGX enhances disclosure rules to build a ‘value creation culture’ among issuers  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3469680fc516bdd99c8d24b010fd5b0db65eae5d6232d7e9ce6d1162899f4635 The changes follow a public consultation that SGX RegCo launched in April aimed at raising baseline standards for transparency. The changes follow a public consultation that SGX RegCo launched in April aimed at raising baseline standards for transparency. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/germanys-moment-reckoning-what-it-must-do-compete The Business Times en 2026-09-23T17:00:00+08:00 Germany’s moment of reckoning: What it must do to compete https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1696f05af725f818fc8e2039f33e87b778ac1efdfa9f4952a4436d72b2029790 After spending decades perfecting some of the world’s most advanced fuel-injection technologies, Germany was slow to adapt as demand shifted towards electric vehicles. After spending decades perfecting some of the world’s most advanced fuel-injection technologies, Germany was slow to adapt as demand shifted towards electric vehicles. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-coalition-strains-grow-investors-hold-their-nerve?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T16:42:53+08:00 Malaysia’s coalition strains grow, but investors hold their nerve https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/50f2928c6fd845acac4a9b62065b023972212f680742e830b574eb4768df5c32 Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim greets performers at Putrajaya’s Independence Day parade. Expanding coalition divisions now threaten the political stability of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-prioritise-high-value-ai-infrastructure-asean-markets-play-their-strengths-tan-kiat-how?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T16:41:55+08:00 Singapore to prioritise high-value AI infrastructure as Asean markets play to their strengths: Tan Kiat How https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/584920a97dbcb026091c0c182ee66731fcb2943c2c5d4786d74447ea1e54f56b Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How, in his keynote address at the Asia-Pacific Finance Forum, said: “Our ambition is not maximum compute; it is maximum value from compute.”  Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How, in his keynote address at the Asia-Pacific Finance Forum, said: “Our ambition is not maximum compute; it is maximum value from compute.”  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/why-indias-biggest-stock-exchange-going-public The Business Times en 2026-09-23T16:35:57+08:00 Why India’s biggest stock exchange is going public https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15ea0574718fff2144277e1419593889ac759e1047c0d4abe8f64ab6c96672f8 It ranks behind only Hyundai Motor India’s 278.7 billion-rupee IPO in 2024.  It ranks behind only Hyundai Motor India’s 278.7 billion-rupee IPO in 2024.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-central-bank-holds-rates-steady-expected The Business Times en 2026-09-23T16:12:17+08:00 Indonesia’s central bank holds rates steady, as expected https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8fcb9c280a49c78d31b427cfe86bc8661c53a304f1fa432c05689cbef59132a3 The decision is consistent with Bank Indonesia’s efforts to stabilise the rupiah, maintain inflation within target and support growth, said governor Destry Damayanti. The decision is consistent with Bank Indonesia’s efforts to stabilise the rupiah, maintain inflation within target and support growth, said governor Destry Damayanti. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/china-touts-significant-progress-tackling-south-east-asian-scam-syndicates The Business Times en 2026-09-23T15:57:08+08:00 China touts significant progress tackling South-east Asian scam syndicates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0e9e167abd1c354b6cae205b3464f5c5b85494e4113762280ed5fc9f0d450e6 Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Sep 23 urged the global community to reject politicisation during an international conference on combating online scams. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Sep 23 urged the global community to reject politicisation during an international conference on combating online scams. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/digital-banking-should-not-leave-older-customers-behind The Business Times en 2026-09-23T15:00:00+08:00 Digital banking should not leave older customers behind https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54e991d301dbd5db5bcb42ea92a115fbe190e198de518e663c5932a68540f5d7 Passwords, one-time passwords, two-factor authentication, QR codes and constantly changing interfaces can turn a simple transaction into a stressful experience. Passwords, one-time passwords, two-factor authentication, QR codes and constantly changing interfaces can turn a simple transaction into a stressful experience. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/filipino-folklore-takes-centre-stage-dreamworks-forgotten-island-film The Business Times en 2026-09-23T14:29:48+08:00 Filipino folklore takes centre stage in DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ film https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6af7c1760b7b20f280fc41dbaebd64b95017783d2f173b20c69563dc1599ae21 A promotional still image from the Dreamworks animated film Forgotten Island. It is the first major Hollywood feature-length animated film inspired by Filipino culture and mythology. Forgotten Island is the first major Hollywood feature-length animated film inspired by Filipino culture and mythology. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/ex-execs-cw-group-allied-tech-charged-offences-linked-lawyers-s76-million-misappropriation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T14:27:31+08:00 Ex-execs of CW Group, Allied Tech charged with offences linked to lawyer’s S$76 million misappropriation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/25041402b050a3152c2c52494a78fb88bc3284f5435e6bdd1227fe3a658ce63f Wong and Low were slapped with 24 and five charges, respectively. Wong and Low were slapped with 24 and five charges, respectively. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/chinese-ai-firms-fall-report-deepseek-moonshot-probe The Business Times en 2026-09-23T14:21:26+08:00 Chinese AI firms fall on report of DeepSeek, Moonshot probe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e9aa7e3454e3fdf98ebe5bedeca8522eca3662a7a33cbec2992038c2b2e2caed The probe began after Anthropic accused DeepSeek and Moonshot AI of routing sensitive data through its Claude models, the report said. The probe began after Anthropic accused DeepSeek and Moonshot AI of routing sensitive data through its Claude models, the report said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/our-bread-and-butter-family-run-loos-hainanese-curry-rice-hands-reins-third-generation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T14:00:00+08:00 ‘Our bread and butter’: Family-run Loo’s Hainanese Curry Rice hands reins to third generation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b9f76dd498dba8493d6079f7fa1f5253e14f77d9a0f54496009292ab1e07b691 image of Dawn Loo at Loo’s Hainanese Curry Rice Third-generation owner Dawn Loo now manages the business’ social media, building brand awareness and attracting younger customers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/whats-agenda-when-xi-and-trump-meet-washington The Business Times en 2026-09-23T13:43:23+08:00 What’s on the agenda when Xi and Trump meet in Washington https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e9a2b244d23478b54439fc40dfcbc865efa718808b9d271dc8a9694a5d322637 Topics including trade, AI, the Iran war and the future of Taiwan are likely to dominate conversations. Topics including trade, AI, the Iran war and the future of Taiwan are likely to dominate conversations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-eu-companies-are-helping-their-chinese-rivals The Business Times en 2026-09-23T13:43:10+08:00 Why EU companies are helping their Chinese rivals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82b2b552b3af5e6d38c50b79cebc1ee5e98a88c91618e8eec752c2762ee5ee26 Helping Chinese firms meet foreign compliance standards is one way that German companies are assisting their local partners in China. Helping Chinese firms meet foreign compliance standards is one way that German companies are assisting their local partners in China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/singapore-based-global-schools-group-open-20-new-international-campuses-2030?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T13:30:00+08:00 Singapore-based Global Schools Group to open 20 new international campuses by 2030 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c546bf8bda3bffc7b08ba721f3d07da7f54b2dfd3e0375a7c35f5a56a4ba0d15 Law Minister Edwin Tong (left) with Global Schools Group chairman and co-founder Atul Temurnikar at the celebration event on Sep 18. Law Minister Edwin Tong (left) with Global Schools Group chairman and co-founder Atul Temurnikar at the celebration event on Sep 18. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/cambodia-no-safe-haven-scams-prime-minister-tells-anti-fraud-summit The Business Times en 2026-09-23T13:24:02+08:00 Cambodia no ‘safe haven’ for scams, prime minister tells anti-fraud summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b5cbff0049d7b674033325d17009c605215ffd3ec36fde57872908678249623c Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Manet says: “Cambodia will not allow criminal syndicates to undermine our country’s progress and the livelihood of over 17 million Cambodian people.” Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Manet says: “Cambodia will not allow criminal syndicates to undermine our country’s progress and the livelihood of over 17 million Cambodian people.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/incredible-holdings-files-application-judicial-management?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T13:08:28+08:00 Incredible Holdings files application for judicial management https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3e1bca76d98183cbd2f596a0cb1472217a91e726c7d088cdee37cef85c11c876 Incredible Holdings on Saturday said that one of its independent directors is assisting in investigations by CAD and MAS. Incredible Holdings on Saturday said that one of its independent directors is assisting in investigations by CAD and MAS. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-core-inflation-picks-2-2-august-watchers-mixed-mas-response?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T13:00:00+08:00 Singapore core inflation picks up to 2.2% in August; watchers mixed on MAS response https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bb2ac5ab944c0e92a11ed671faa13ab9797a31e861d1250a957f799d75aa8323 Food services costs nudge food inflation up to 2.3% from 2.2%. Food services costs nudge food inflation up to 2.3% from 2.2%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/dell-innovatefest-2026-explores-ai-tech-solutions-persons-disabilities-live-independently?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T12:52:13+08:00 Dell InnovateFest 2026 explores AI, tech solutions for persons with disabilities to live independently https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6ab1c88a643ecbece02743d65744f789b82da70a261c723e758a96f15109b37c image of 10 students standing in two rows, from NUS and Ngee Ann Poly, who participated in Dell InnovateFest 2026 The InSync and PotPal teams at Dell InnovateFest 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/alibaba-add-data-centres-europe-middle-east-amid-ai-push-us-china-tech-race The Business Times en 2026-09-23T12:04:02+08:00 Alibaba to add data centres in Europe, Middle East amid AI push, US-China tech race https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/332b40854c9fc499e4b6d354fcfd30dc8b2bb2cceac7c063c2c6f9eb609259f4 The Chinese e-commerce leader will set up its first cloud regions in Turkey, Finland and the Netherlands over the next 12 months. The Chinese e-commerce leader will set up its first cloud regions in Turkey, Finland and the Netherlands over the next 12 months. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/rba-pressure-asx-persists-clearing-shortcomings-remain The Business Times en 2026-09-23T12:04:01+08:00 RBA pressure on ASX persists as clearing shortcomings remain https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c822622726d930313f6308d8cff47ac9db0c86720192f084ea51fb88b452d9d4 “ASX is still not meeting the RBA’s expectations in several important areas,” RBA assistant governor Brad Jones said. “ASX is still not meeting the RBA’s expectations in several important areas,” RBA assistant governor Brad Jones said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/chinese-ai-rivalry-threatens-us-model-margins-not-its-ecosystem The Business Times en 2026-09-23T12:00:00+08:00 Chinese AI rivalry threatens US model margins, not its ecosystem https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3bbbb17c7e29e02ee90cf65cf4610a009221639f91596d738a1883d5e8381c55 A display at the Baidu AI Day in Shanghai, China. Cheaper and better AI models should accelerate adoption, expanding demand across the value chain. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/multi-chem-says-ceo-coo-stay-put-now-amid-cpib-probe?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T11:24:18+08:00 Multi-Chem says CEO, COO to stay put for now amid CPIB probe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2dd260d8b35b77a54ebb944c88e386bda644510dfdb1d7057cb03c88eed20eb image of Multi-Chem This comes after Multi-Chem announced that the two, as well as two other senior employees, were interviewed by CPIB. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/great-stuff-transfer-has-us750-billion-golden-lining The Business Times en 2026-09-23T11:00:00+08:00 The ‘Great Stuff Transfer’ has a US$750 billion golden lining https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2a7ea63b52af34be786c8b971822beaeec42581b37cb4f4a3909488c418f1ec9 The average US household is sitting on US$5,700 in unappraised gold jewellery, with roughly US$750 billion in gold weight in drawers across the country. The average US household is sitting on US$5,700 in unappraised gold jewellery, with roughly US$750 billion in gold weight in drawers across the country. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-signs-greenland-deal-plans-two-military-bases The Business Times en 2026-09-23T10:31:29+08:00 Trump signs Greenland deal, plans two military bases https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/64056fc34d0b109bb6526fb9624e3addb580fdace562359317f3be46a8ebd38c (From left) US President Donald Trump and Denmark's PM Mette Frederiksen at the signing ceremony for a trilateral Arctic security agreement between the US, Denmark and Greenland, New York, Sep 22, 2026. (From left) US President Donald Trump and Denmark's PM Mette Frederiksen at the signing ceremony for a trilateral Arctic security agreement between the US, Denmark and Greenland, New York, Sep 22, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/apollo-caps-private-credit-fund-again-14-7-look-exit The Business Times en 2026-09-23T10:18:44+08:00 Apollo caps private credit fund again as 14.7% look to exit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e71c92b477576371d907315ffeeebe3776b2b9de763a981ca53a202fee4a13dc Apollo Debt Solution told investors on Sep 22 it would again cap withdrawals at 5% of outstanding shares after 14.7% sought to pull their cash. Apollo Debt Solution told investors on Sep 22 it would again cap withdrawals at 5% of outstanding shares after 14.7% sought to pull their cash. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-set-longest-losing-run-year-pipeline-hopes-talks The Business Times en 2026-09-23T09:48:27+08:00 Oil set for longest losing run in a year on pipeline hopes, talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/302995670817795e0e46380989670521ecedf86d03696f1986207b003b103936 Prices of unleaded petrol and diesel at a Chevron petrol station in San Jose, California, Sep 10, 2026. Prices of unleaded petrol and diesel at a Chevron petrol station in San Jose, California, Sep 10, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-edges-lower-traders-weigh-fedspeak-and-us-iran-talks The Business Times en 2026-09-23T09:28:52+08:00 Gold edges lower as traders weigh Fedspeak and US-Iran talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ed2486bbb0d7994695d0a734e08e91133a5ad6967a16af7359666046df18115 Higher borrowing costs typically undermine support for bullion because it does not pay interest. Higher borrowing costs typically undermine support for bullion because it does not pay interest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-ai-trade-favours-global-winners-over-local-champions The Business Times en 2026-09-23T09:13:40+08:00 China’s AI trade favours global winners over local champions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fd22336ada0ae63a4c0725dc58664e00bce8a1a330aacab792dceeeac26b6c44 The contrasting fortunes partly result from Beijing’s ambition to build its own AI ecosystem, as its self-sufficiency campaign leads to a vicious price war. The contrasting fortunes partly result from Beijing’s ambition to build its own AI ecosystem, as its self-sufficiency campaign leads to a vicious price war. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/adb-raises-south-east-asia-growth-outlook-ai-boom-offsets-energy-and-el-nino-pressures?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T09:01:43+08:00 ADB raises South-east Asia growth outlook as AI boom offsets energy and El Nino pressures https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/109b1f1b359d44f6601ec269f2710235dd682c1d8486deea308140e7365f1fdb A motorist rides a motorbike near dried-up paddy fields in Indonesia. The Asia-Pacific region is among the most exposed to macroeconomic losses from the El Nino weather phenomenon. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/republican-senator-calls-probe-trump-family-business-dealings The Business Times en 2026-09-23T08:58:10+08:00 Republican senator calls for probe of Trump family business dealings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/341cb584f0e9618125a6513d1f2ce3d2cdc3c2be3283afd7d662c9dc820f1b6f Rep. John Curtis called for a probe into Donald Trump Jr. (left) after reports that a Russian oligarch funded a lavish wedding after-party for him. Rep. John Curtis called for a probe into Donald Trump Jr. (left) after reports that a Russian oligarch funded a lavish wedding after-party for him. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sk-hynix-samsung-gain-asian-stocks-edge-higher-and-tech-leads-oil-slips The Business Times en 2026-09-23T08:44:43+08:00 SK Hynix, Samsung gain as Asian stocks edge higher and tech leads, oil slips https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2e16239a6ab7f2c3f5696ff35158888af4aa1dfc8905819b87b6a0d494bb9329 Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was little changed, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.9% and the Shanghai Composite fell 0.2%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was little changed, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.9% and the Shanghai Composite fell 0.2%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-sia-engineering-tuas-multi-chem-katrina?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T08:40:22+08:00 Stocks to watch: SIA Engineering, Tuas, Multi-Chem, Katrina https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1055c53de789ae40d00bc520b9fc4eb5dbc970ff8f84016aea1d11318d654dec SAESL will offer 30 work-study placements next year to ITE, Republic Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic students. SAESL will offer 30 work-study placements next year to ITE, Republic Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic students. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/simba-admits-exceeding-spectrum-limits-amid-failed-m1-deal-parent-company-tuas-full-year-profit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T08:34:47+08:00 Simba admits exceeding spectrum limits amid failed M1 deal; parent company Tuas’ full-year profit surges 277% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2084af100aa7665c1a505bfa1dd2e56532f2d50c3d06aa5c65af022efa5c060 IMDA has yet to advise Simba on what consequences should follow should it find that spectrum has been misused, notes Tuas. IMDA has yet to advise Simba on what consequences should follow should it find that spectrum has been misused, notes Tuas. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trump-pageantry-xi-will-mask-feud-over-us-china-ai-race The Business Times en 2026-09-23T07:55:09+08:00 Trump pageantry for Xi will mask feud over US-China AI race https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e7234da4be954580533421a2c106d17bf9048a13139c98d3bcae71d36920e69a The trip will be Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first visit to Washington since 2015. The trip will be Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first visit to Washington since 2015. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/xi-unlikely-bring-ceos-summit-where-trump-seeking-deals The Business Times en 2026-09-23T07:09:48+08:00 Xi unlikely to bring CEOs to summit where Trump is seeking deals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6355c1a7db6f9e3bc6477bc6364eb0532f9b6cede22ddbf8d5d53ef20cedecfc US President Donald Trump is preparing to host Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, with talks set for Thursday. US President Donald Trump is preparing to host Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, with talks set for Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/sgx-needs-boost-post-ipo-liquidity-heres-how-it-can-do-it The Business Times en 2026-09-23T07:00:00+08:00 SGX needs to boost post-IPO liquidity. Here’s how it can do it https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a40e35e8ae3d2e7cffa9e420fc5817afbbfbc7663fff62094062e8fa9c3736f The Singapore Exchange’s Securities Borrowing and Lending framework enables investors to express alternative valuation views and actively facilitates market-making. The Singapore Exchange’s Securities Borrowing and Lending framework enables investors to express alternative valuation views and actively facilitates market-making. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/were-living-longer-what-are-we-living?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-23T07:00:00+08:00 We’re living longer. But what are we living for? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b81a8cfbef685e3e79269ab17fa22df2ad5b70564d004004c56d135ed729adb Seniors playing table tennis at Pasir Ris Sport Centre. Healthy longevity is about being able to walk, being able to talk, to have friends and to have a purpose in life. Seniors playing table tennis at Pasir Ris Sport Centre. Healthy longevity is about being able to walk, being able to talk, to have friends and to have a purpose in life. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-bought-and-sold-shares-musks-spacex-july-financial-disclosure-shows The Business Times en 2026-09-23T06:52:35+08:00 Trump bought and sold shares in Musk’s SpaceX in July, financial disclosure shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c3d34108504e3bf7d9ed98ab521a2ba40b48f3190bdce1ad5568fb30f1318764 US President Donald Trump bought between US$15,001 and US$50,000 worth of shares in SpaceX on Jul 10. US President Donald Trump bought between US$15,001 and US$50,000 worth of shares in SpaceX on Jul 10. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/meta-testing-human-concierge-its-new-personal-ai-agent-muse The Business Times en 2026-09-23T06:22:31+08:00 Meta testing a ‘human concierge’ for its new personal AI agent, Muse https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/38ef84348fea54f6016d86c1d19a6f58969303a67b4c9982f70aa93dd015fd49 Muse is designed to autonomously perform tasks like sending emails, shopping and booking travel on a person’s ‌behalf. Muse is designed to autonomously perform tasks like sending emails, shopping and booking travel on a person’s ‌behalf. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/trump-supports-diesel-export-ban-fuel-prices-hit-records The Business Times en 2026-09-23T06:12:30+08:00 Trump supports diesel export ban as fuel prices hit records https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cb86414629ddc3ebfa1f18b146f7e49854ca446620130ad1080fed476b5d5a86 The price of diesel is displayed at a petrol station in Encinitas, California, Sep 16, 2026. Diesel prices have shot to record highs in the US and Europe. The price of diesel is displayed at a petrol station in Encinitas, California, Sep 16, 2026. Diesel prices have shot to record highs in the US and Europe. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-falls-increased-gulf-supply-and-hopes-us-iran-talks The Business Times en 2026-09-23T05:59:35+08:00 Oil falls on increased Gulf supply and hopes for US-Iran talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2318e27e7f915ed183b96c8f12debec0c72826741ded412c6c622d4cafbcc3c6 Brent crude futures fell 7 cents, or 0.07 per cent, to US$99.18 a barrel as of 0119 GMT on Wednesday. Brent crude futures fell 7 cents, or 0.07 per cent, to US$99.18 a barrel as of 0119 GMT on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-gain-markets-upbeat-potential-us-iran-talks The Business Times en 2026-09-23T05:52:04+08:00 European stocks gain as markets upbeat on potential US-Iran talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed 0.13 per cent higher at 642.78 on Tuesday. The Stoxx 600 closed 0.13 per cent higher at 642.78 on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-nasdaq-reaches-record-high-close-ai-stocks-rally The Business Times en 2026-09-23T05:44:22+08:00 US stocks: Nasdaq reaches record high close, AI stocks rally https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d2e598597211a8e67a912da144b2e95955a241e6e7545e5ae27f471b93f9f9b The Nasdaq rose 0.45 per cent to 27,244.28 points on Tuesday, its second straight record high close. The Nasdaq rose 0.45 per cent to 27,244.28 points on Tuesday, its second straight record high close. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-arabia-restarts-east-west-oil-pipeline-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-22T23:50:28+08:00 Saudi Arabia restarts East-West oil pipeline: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e70db8dbdebd88f9a22dfe9b648ded11eb17c5d3a1b42bec61449fb833d9246c A satellite view of the East-West pipeline of Saudi Arabia. Drone attacks, which Saudi Arabia has blamed on Iraqi militia, forced the kingdom to shut the pipeline on Sep 11, halting crude loadings at the kingdom’s Yanbu port. Restarting the East-West pipeline fully will take about six to eight weeks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-hails-very-good-iran-talks-after-annihilation-threat The Business Times en 2026-09-22T23:29:58+08:00 Trump hails ‘very good’ Iran talks after annihilation threat https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca2179d3cf2a637b339ea99f445709c5aa419ecdacee4ddeefd942d8d76003fc US President Donald Trump addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City. He has called on other nations to join America in isolating Iran economically to force it to the negotiating table. The talks could raise hopes of some sort of agreement to end the conflict as Trump faces mounting political opposition to the war. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uob-sees-niche-financing-ai-growth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T21:48:38+08:00 UOB sees niche in financing AI growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ceb840c9f3165d7deac745b6fe12897dc871d609894a43c16fdde91353783f50 UOB has been financing parts of the AI ecosystem. UOB has been financing parts of the AI ecosystem. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-dollar-falters-after-irans-offer-reopen-hormuz-sends-oil-lower The Business Times en 2026-09-22T21:38:02+08:00 US dollar falters after Iran’s offer to reopen Hormuz sends oil lower https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a7c868885d96ada6978b557442c2f761b8e201bef3786ef1bc1cfab549f86d0 Traders are also weighing whether the Bank of Japan would raise rates quickly enough to close the gap with global peers. Traders are also weighing whether the Bank of Japan would raise rates quickly enough to close the gap with global peers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/indonesia-form-new-body-oversee-land-conflicts-reform The Business Times en 2026-09-22T21:36:07+08:00 Indonesia to form new body to oversee land conflicts, reform https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/148491464673db6e2f9f06203c3fc7174ce2c6c0a4dfed3a97567319aea1a70d Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attends a session on day two of the Brics Summit in New Delhi, India, September 13, 2026. Under Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, the state has been seizing millions of hectares of land that it deems is being used illegally. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/apple-armed-new-macs-taking-microsoft-and-nvidia-rush-lower-ai-costs The Business Times en 2026-09-22T21:28:19+08:00 Apple, armed with new Macs, is taking on Microsoft and Nvidia in a rush to lower AI costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62cdb58d671d7f6492109437ee3d4c5e1b62e3cfa424fce9a127741609e20174 Apple’s new Macs, including the Mac Mini and Mac Studio, are aimed at more intense artificial intelligence tasks such as writing code or carrying out complex business work without paying for “tokens”. The new Macs are aimed at more intense AI tasks such as writing code or carrying out complex business work without paying for “tokens”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/wall-street-expects-metas-ai-agent-shape-new-revenue-engine The Business Times en 2026-09-22T20:39:48+08:00 Wall Street expects Meta’s new AI agent to become a new revenue engine https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/45bf7488484e805be0e7595af502cb4bed596d52d96e3f6bd4acc249423d727d The Meta Platforms logo is displayed at an event in Mumbai, India. Of the 64 brokerages that cover Meta’s stock, 57 rate it “buy” or higher with a median price target of US$760. This follows the release of its new AI agent, Muse AI. Of the 64 brokerages that cover Meta’s stock, 57 rate it “buy” or higher with a median price target of US$760. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/asia-pacific-family-offices-lead-global-peers-returns-most-bullish-ai-investments-citi?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T20:30:00+08:00 Asia-Pacific family offices lead global peers in returns, most bullish on AI investments: Citi https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f69e5c9a4f856bc773e30832e149b86f20ed682da4db6afd298af19f27a12855 The Citi report says Apac family offices have the highest overall comfort with digital assets. The Citi report says Apac family offices have the highest overall comfort with digital assets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/bilateral-eu-free-trade-deals-can-pave-way-broader-pact-asean-dpm-gan?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T20:23:35+08:00 Bilateral EU free-trade deals can pave way for broader pact with Asean: DPM Gan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2fa8ceaa621d059192dc0c2bef786a3e849cc95fea3b6ece2445ae30eea3e63b Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaks to reporters on the sidelines of the Asean Economic Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings in Manila, Philippines. DPM Gan says that bilateral negotiations between the EU and individual Asean countries will “set the stage for further integration at the Asean level”. DPM Gan Kim Yong says that bilateral negotiations between the EU and individual Asean countries will “set the stage for further integration at the Asean level”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/kuah-boon-wee-elected-snef-president-2026-2028-term?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T20:11:17+08:00 Kuah Boon Wee elected SNEF president for 2026-2028 term https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dac3d41b2be612eb67120c058a4a7d478470e6fead1133ee2e9c871946ce7815 Newly-elected SNEF president Kuah Boon Wee has served on the employers’ federation’s council since 2015. Newly-elected SNEF president Kuah Boon Wee has served on the employers’ federation’s council since 2015. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/temaseks-wan-chee-foong-helm-pil-lars-kastrup-be-board-adviser?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T20:00:00+08:00 Temasek’s Wan Chee Foong to helm PIL, Lars Kastrup to be board adviser https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f631aeda0ebeb1f289dea8ecb50ab6d150542096c7e926bfa372500b13ec6805 Wan Chee Foong (left) and Lars Kastrup will work together during the handover period. Wan Chee Foong (left) and Lars Kastrup will work together during the handover period. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/private-equity-clinging-assets-longer-upending-its-business-model The Business Times en 2026-09-22T19:53:37+08:00 Private equity is clinging to assets for longer, upending its business model https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aa3658ed0bdb6280a2882f32c373479c6ff6ce7d0fbf220a00706ec80f79ff3e Private equity firms are moving them into newly created “continuation” funds, parking them with insurers or holding them on their own balance sheets. Private equity firms are moving them into newly created “continuation” funds, parking them with insurers or holding them on their own balance sheets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/autobahn-rent-car-charged-keeping-two-de-registered-vehicles?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T19:28:51+08:00 Autobahn Rent A Car charged with keeping two de-registered vehicles  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7dd6065fa080d07faa9511dc5ac3bb587fe8ef85cd93e0102747ec710014f251 Autobahn Rent A Car office in Mountbatten in 2025. The company and related entities were revealed to be S$300 million in debt last year. Autobahn Rent A Car office in Mountbatten in 2025. The company and related entities were revealed to be S$300 million in debt last year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/when-growth-sectors-shed-workers-its-time-mind-gap?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T19:17:15+08:00 When growth sectors shed workers, it’s time to mind the gap https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fbb99cf5baad2fef553436b324f89c83d1d5e42dfd916d641f0a8712a0f21acb The possibility that a split between business outcomes and employment conditions is emerging among economic outperformers raises a red flag. The possibility that a split between business outcomes and employment conditions is emerging among economic outperformers raises a red flag. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ai-innovation-should-be-measured-impact-people-josephine-teo-says-un-platform?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T19:13:54+08:00 AI innovation should be measured by impact on people, Josephine Teo says at UN platform https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fd6cc04909e3ed76e81b7568690568d1be4fce882931f68cdd4b8581aaa30b7 For people to continue relying on AI as its use becomes more widespread, they must also be able to trust the technology, says Teo. For people to continue relying on AI as its use becomes more widespread, they must also be able to trust the technology, says Teo. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/petronas-gears-south-east-asias-shift-net-lng-importer?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T19:00:26+08:00 Petronas gears up for South-east Asia’s shift as net LNG importer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/35978417d5185b64d757b846e8c0f0bcc118af4910b2b08e8cab93f4c6aa1980 Rosdi Ab Rahman, CEO of Petronas LNG, views Canada as the company’s “new heartland” for production. Rosdi Ab Rahman, CEO of Petronas LNG, views Canada as the company’s “new heartland” for production. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/smart-glasses-ai-pins-privacy-fears-challenge-techs-next-big-bet The Business Times en 2026-09-22T18:51:51+08:00 From smart glasses to AI pins, privacy fears challenge tech's next big bet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3510f2d0f9390bfcde5d314ba7210611744af7b8ecca46be2a702654125e6a6a Meta’s Ray-Bans have received the strongest backlash against devices that can see, hear and respond to the world around them. Meta’s Ray-Bans have received the strongest backlash against devices that can see, hear and respond to the world around them. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-asia-markets-end-higher-ahead-trump-xi-talks-sti-0-9?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T18:50:00+08:00 Singapore, Asia markets end higher ahead of Trump-Xi talks; STI up 0.9% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08b86b8c8a8ba1d789811bf618e7dc27f23b519d1bd66a871b6c08bb791634b5 People on an escalator at the SGX Centre in Shenton Way. Across the broader Singapore market on Sep 22, gainers beat losers 305 to 232, as 1.3 billion securities worth S$2.2 billion changed hands. Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 305 to 232, as 1.3 billion securities worth S$2.2 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/barclays-appoints-morgan-stanleys-wee-yee-yeong-lead-private-bank-singapore-asia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T18:49:12+08:00 Barclays appoints Morgan Stanley’s Wee Yee-Yeong to lead private bank in Singapore, Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d955b7690061561b8887f0ecd5e3048759315f9f56402b752be2edd72d8682a4 Wee Yee-Yeong is currently CEO and head of sales for Morgan Stanley’s Singapore wealth-management business. Wee Yee-Yeong is currently CEO and head of sales for Morgan Stanley’s Singapore wealth-management business. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-221?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T18:30:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 22) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7884980e133a3bfa06e093426143ff9e99b215198db0e0a32cf7de97e5bba1c6 The logo of the Monetary Authority of Singapore is displayed at the MAS Building in Shenton Way. MAS notes that the possible reassessment of AI-related asset valuations is a key risk factor. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uks-borrowing-overshoot-darkens-backdrop-finance-ministers-budget The Business Times en 2026-09-22T18:08:37+08:00 UK’s borrowing overshoot darkens the backdrop for finance minister’s Budget https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d1ebf01d1e4b0c6382201a393f3df46fe922d35e7e5958534fb1023f97e09342 UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is set to present his Budget on Oct 28. He is under pressure to show how he can meet his fiscal rules without raising the main taxes. Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is set to present his Budget on Oct 28. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/future-digital-finance-rests-public-money-not-private The Business Times en 2026-09-22T17:53:42+08:00 The future of digital finance rests on public money, not private https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1a40dbc1eefa9058ae9f0e4a7d3b25b9075fa6c5506c221d41ad4eafcc6054ac The European Central Bank is working to create an integrated landscape for digital assets from the outset, with shared standards in borders and platforms. The European Central Bank is working to create an integrated landscape for digital assets from the outset, with shared standards in borders and platforms. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/melaka-state-assembly-be-dissolved-sep-23-malaysian-media?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T17:23:05+08:00 Melaka state assembly to be dissolved on Sep 23: Malaysian media https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c07072bd0f3a31edf0a53dce780aa1bf8e8a46ae721ffb76ec5844870fdf74e The current 28-seat state assembly’s term was due to expire on Dec 27, which would have required elections to be held on or before Feb 25, 2027. The current 28-seat state assembly’s term was due to expire on Dec 27, which would have required elections to be held on or before Feb 25, 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/era-race-resources-calls-diversification-and-assets-governments-cant-print The Business Times en 2026-09-22T17:20:52+08:00 Era of race for resources calls for diversification and assets governments can’t print https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/25c7d05a957ea8298879b9239ccebe77f67ef1f07461c557647422b39a97bdb8 An electric vehicle flash charger. As the world shifts from fossil fuels to electrification, the structure of global commodity demand is undergoing fundamental change. An electric vehicle flash charger. As the world shifts from fossil fuels to electrification, the structure of global commodity demand is undergoing fundamental change. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-acts-rein-cannabis-industry-accelerating-reversal-decriminalisation-policy The Business Times en 2026-09-22T17:05:33+08:00 Thailand acts to rein in cannabis industry, accelerating reversal of decriminalisation policy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7be20ed9addfb9d0c158d4c0765c26499f52bc1eff14bc91a41d9f008987637f A cannabis dispensary in Bangkok, Thailand. Cannabis decriminalisation in 2022 sparked a rapid expansion of dispensaries, particularly in tourist destinations. A cannabis dispensary in Bangkok, Thailand. Cannabis decriminalisation in 2022 sparked a rapid expansion of dispensaries, particularly in tourist destinations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/amazon-blocks-metas-muse-ai-agent-its-retail-site The Business Times en 2026-09-22T16:34:56+08:00 Amazon blocks Meta’s Muse AI agent from its retail site https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75a8fd3f24cda793b759b9e296cae8719073666372fae9f58c5ada95137be595 Shoppers using Muse see a series of pop-ups saying its use violates Amazon’s terms of use. Shoppers using Muse see a series of pop-ups saying its use violates Amazon’s terms of use. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/tipping-point-stock-market The Business Times en 2026-09-22T16:14:17+08:00 A tipping point for the stock market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be2bc175d652d7c8f388561056e4cc57f4bd873aa876c81868bce131a86164d4 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has cautioned foreign-exchange traders about betting against the US dollar. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has cautioned foreign-exchange traders about betting against the greenback. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/its-raining-boxes-amazon-drones-overwhelm-texas-suburb The Business Times en 2026-09-22T16:07:59+08:00 It’s raining boxes: Amazon drones overwhelm a Texas suburb https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1a14a83c8f2c3efee5df08b5c4cabba0743e754ee7966c780c92d3176efe79e5 Last month, Amazon announced that Prime Air deliveries would expand to 500 US towns and cities by the end of the year. Last month, Amazon announced that Prime Air deliveries would expand to 500 US towns and cities by the end of the year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/when-fed-hikes-oil-shock-what-investors-should-do-now The Business Times en 2026-09-22T16:04:29+08:00 When the Fed hikes in an oil shock: What investors should do now https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b7fabd7c2c889bc7fa8d4d521bf91e4208be0a5a1ca4832b60f49ae1900ba4c1 Diesel prices in the US are rising. The margin between crude and the diesel refined from it has grown to more than US$100 a barrel, from about US$15 to US$30 before. Diesel prices in the US are rising. The margin between crude and the diesel refined from it has grown to more than US$100 a barrel, from about US$15 to US$30 before. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-xi-expected-press-trump-summit-halt-taiwan-arms-sales-citing-1982-communique-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-22T15:44:47+08:00 China’s Xi expected to press Trump at summit to halt Taiwan arms sales, citing 1982 communique: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aff1634c04f84c5fdf827a1d1040b4e723a76b8e36bd13039770981558cb5f8c Trump approved more arms sales to Taiwan in the first year of his second term than all four years under President Joe Biden. Trump approved more arms sales to Taiwan in the first year of his second term than all four years under President Joe Biden. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/4-interest-rate-floor-cpf-special-medisave-retirement-accounts-extended-till-end-2027?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T15:14:36+08:00 4% interest rate floor for CPF Special, MediSave, Retirement accounts extended till end-2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c3a7644568b55408493de0bef3b4ec38810c89ab104daffd1bcb3bb5cd5bdf09 The Special, MediSave and Retirement Accounts interest rate will remain unchanged at the floor rate of 4% from Oct 1 to Dec 31. The Special, MediSave and Retirement Accounts interest rate will remain unchanged at the floor rate of 4% from Oct 1 to Dec 31. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/will-s70000-child-entice-couples-have-kids-worries-over-dystopian-future-must-be-overcome?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T14:58:38+08:00 Will S$70,000 per child entice couples to have kids? Worries over a dystopian future must be overcome https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e93bbd850087f8a7209a4d9267f054aac60946cb185da90dae4150ac49becc5e Boosting the birth rate can brighten Singapore’s prospects. Boosting the birth rate can brighten Singapore’s prospects. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/what-massive-new-crater-means-future-moon-bases The Business Times en 2026-09-22T14:37:48+08:00 What a massive new crater means for future moon bases https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c676fbfa031e215fbf489f8c571b58db1733085a147d5368d1d3422b5ad3470 A photo provided by Nasa Goddard/Intuitive Machines shows a new lunar crater, named McGetchin, photographed by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, on Mar 3. A photo provided by Nasa Goddard/Intuitive Machines shows a new lunar crater, named McGetchin, photographed by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, on Mar 3. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/south-korea-confirms-first-project-under-us350-billion-us-investment-pact-despite-viability-concerns The Business Times en 2026-09-22T14:33:18+08:00 South Korea confirms first project under US$350 billion US investment pact despite viability concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b298a20f8d425185fcb9e7608548fc05cfa4de57f3b08599ec394f56adfcbf1 South Korea’s Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan briefed lawmakers on the plan in a closed-door meeting on Sep 22. South Korea’s Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan briefed lawmakers on the plan in a closed-door meeting on Sep 22. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/manila-taps-indias-gmr-us11-billion-airport-does-it-need-another?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T14:28:31+08:00 Manila taps India’s GMR for US$11 billion airport – but does it need another? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d94f84b4e0b103625bbf689b1ff088dce099f2f968b8d7e759cbe42f7cb9f4aa The Sangley Point International Airport development is a flagship of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s “Build Better More” infrastructure campaign. The Sangley Point International Airport development is a flagship of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s “Build Better More” infrastructure campaign. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/tencent-releases-ai-image-model-catch-bytedance-alibaba The Business Times en 2026-09-22T13:24:17+08:00 Tencent releases AI image model to catch ByteDance, Alibaba https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7fd6b8b5834dc0cbc7d53c50b63308bebeb8c9b8ef3e8ee02409ef1a7c9d9fe7 The Hy Image 3.5 Preview model offers a performance boost over its predecessor and is being integrated across Tencent products. The Hy Image 3.5 Preview model offers a performance boost over its predecessor and is being integrated across Tencent products. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/one-third-singapore-listed-firms-risk-severe-ai-downturn-mas?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T13:00:00+08:00 One-third of Singapore-listed firms at risk in severe AI downturn: MAS https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7884980e133a3bfa06e093426143ff9e99b215198db0e0a32cf7de97e5bba1c6 The logo of the Monetary Authority of Singapore is displayed at the MAS Building in Shenton Way. MAS notes that the possible reassessment of AI-related asset valuations is a key risk factor. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eu-and-philippines-reach-substantial-agreement-free-trade-deal The Business Times en 2026-09-22T12:54:19+08:00 EU and Philippines reach ‘substantial agreement’ on free-trade deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/765c8bc088b9107889f8fc61e7170e77c8df5e3e955fa543a1aa1544d189b63e Both sides said the deal will deepen bilateral trade and investment ties, making them more diversified and resilient amid global volatility. Both sides said the deal will deepen bilateral trade and investment ties, making them more diversified and resilient amid global volatility. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/singapore-always-chooses-singapores-side-amid-us-china-rivalry-chan-chun-sing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T12:49:12+08:00 Singapore ‘always chooses Singapore’s side’ amid US-China rivalry: Chan Chun Sing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8697e89b0cfd748f8c99d720460a279565a2159f6d5cb67b181dae5395622520 Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (left) and RSIS executive deputy chairman Ong Keng Yong at Tuesday’s question-and-answer session. Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (left) and RSIS executive deputy chairman Ong Keng Yong at Tuesday’s question-and-answer session. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bank-singapore-launches-philanthropic-platform-offering-bespoke-donor-advised-funds?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T12:44:11+08:00 Bank of Singapore launches philanthropic platform offering bespoke donor-advised funds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1cd7b28012e2d82e3ac6e07e5ca66ed18a71a5931804c2a47b3a68d1fb04332f image of key leaders from CFS, Bank of Singapore and TTFA From left: Dr Paul Tan, CEO of CFS; Jean Chia, global chief investment officer, global head of investment and wealth solutions of BOS; Jason Moo, CEO of BOS; and Dickson Lim, head of TTFA. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/new-world-abu-dhabi-investment-authority-talks-us382-million-hotel-sale-singapores-uol The Business Times en 2026-09-22T12:34:12+08:00 New World, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority in talks for US$382 million hotel sale to Singapore’s UOL https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0d54c2c98c23cb238b51461b180df9c319878ff6d55746d189baee69c96925cd New World’s stock price has fallen around 19% in 2026, badly underperforming the wider market. New World’s stock price has fallen around 19% in 2026, badly underperforming the wider market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/alibaba-unveils-sweeping-strategy-encompassing-ai-models-chips-and-data-centres The Business Times en 2026-09-22T12:05:17+08:00 Alibaba unveils sweeping strategy encompassing AI models, chips and data centres https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/adb2f0736cd6186b7d0af0d6bb4818f7f5da19897bac310658e690b816d2fbce Alibaba’s current flagship model, Qwen 3.8 Max, has 2.4 trillion parameters, meaning the planned model would be roughly two to four times larger. Alibaba’s current flagship model, Qwen 3.8 Max, has 2.4 trillion parameters, meaning the planned model would be roughly two to four times larger. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/safran-launches-us22-million-landing-gear-mro-facility-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T11:16:39+08:00 Safran launches US$22 million landing gear MRO facility in Singapore  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/613cb47ec011e456b068536d0ba16c9312d9b3757db239f2e8937f31164c7c5b Safran Landing Systems Services Singapore’s new 7,500 sq m facility at 66 Loyang Way is expected to begin full operation in October. Safran Landing Systems Services Singapore’s new 7,500 sq m facility at 66 Loyang Way is expected to begin full operation in October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/rbas-bullock-says-higher-unemployment-would-ease-price-pressure The Business Times en 2026-09-22T10:31:31+08:00 RBA’s Bullock says higher unemployment would ease price pressure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cccef8635ba4adac29d5a1860a112d4794926fc89b458282a83feab3e554a877 Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock spoke days before August jobs data is released, with economists expecting unemployment to be unchanged. Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock spoke days before August jobs data is released, with economists expecting unemployment to be unchanged. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sk-hynix-samsung-gain-asian-stocks-climb-after-tech-powers-wall-street The Business Times en 2026-09-22T10:28:05+08:00 SK Hynix, Samsung gain as Asian stocks climb after tech powers Wall Street https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b995dd54b8005b92c565baa5d51a8af97e541093af2a80c55b088e8fd6b17a74 South Korea’s benchmark Kospi Index jumped 1.8% as MSCI’s gauge of Asian shares rose 1%, heading for a fifth day of gains.  South Korea’s benchmark Kospi Index jumped 1.8% as MSCI’s gauge of Asian shares rose 1%, heading for a fifth day of gains.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/chinese-inflows-drive-deutsche-banks-hong-kong-wealth-boom The Business Times en 2026-09-22T09:45:26+08:00 Chinese inflows drive Deutsche Bank’s Hong Kong wealth boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d5dcdc0e87fdb3a79fe7c5ba8a9ea8078232f743c6a5c4290201f328faf5520f The German lender aims to boost its wealth AUM to top one trillion euros (US$1.1 billion) by 2028.  The German lender aims to boost its wealth AUM to top one trillion euros (US$1.1 billion) by 2028.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australias-victoria-state-bans-data-centres-residential-areas-amid-growing-opposition The Business Times en 2026-09-22T09:05:33+08:00 Australia’s Victoria state bans data centres from residential areas amid growing opposition https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d02987dc90d9a7e5cf6a67bbbe4fe72a89104676617fd915d79b15187689da4b Under new rules in Victoria, data centres will not be allowed in residential areas, with a mandatory buffer zone of 150 m from any houses.  Under new rules in Victoria, data centres will not be allowed in residential areas, with a mandatory buffer zone of 150 m from any houses.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/radiant-world-table-shows-six-lenders-us870-million-exposure The Business Times en 2026-09-22T09:00:05+08:00 Radiant World table shows six lenders with US$870 million exposure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1616657a0e6ed1ef1eb043a1a3a6afd2e5529d47e5c3f0b69d73e64c960d0b82 At least two lenders under receivables financing facilities have accused iron ore trader Radiant World in legal proceedings of providing falsified documents. At least two lenders under receivables financing facilities have accused iron ore trader Radiant World in legal proceedings of providing falsified documents. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/paid-press-release/singaporean-founded-carminer-app-brings-pricing-transparency-to-singapore-car-sellers The Business Times en 2026-09-22T09:00:00+08:00 Singaporean founded Carminer app brings pricing transparency to Singapore car sellers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4ad1b721a2ea619bc4f69dcf3fae78f20f3a8f99baa5cf558009ce97689f6b0c The Carminer app combines vehicle pricing insights with tools to help Singapore owners manage the sale of their car. The Carminer app combines vehicle pricing insights with tools to help Singapore owners manage the sale of their car. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/singapores-bdx-starts-construction-640-mw-ai-data-centre-indonesia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T09:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s BDx starts construction of 640 MW AI data centre in Indonesia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/572d0d55a832e188667fdd4ebfb93157eef8bd8d69579b3bd457ed0787402876 The groundbreaking ceremony for CGK4. The campus is expected to be developed over about three years. The groundbreaking ceremony for CGK4. The campus is expected to be developed over about three years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-mapletree-logistics-trust-seatrium-keppel-dc-reit-food-empire?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:43:37+08:00 Stocks to watch: Mapletree Logistics Trust, Seatrium, Keppel DC Reit, Food Empire https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdc473d0c779464c09bb6219efeccb90dc1fd46779e81e73e6c2b4a5271e5d93 image of a mapletree sign on a building Mapletree Northwest Logistics Park (Phase 1 and 2) in Shanghai, China, will be sold for 323 million yuan (US$48.2 million). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australian-regulator-warns-private-credit-firms-more-enforcement-after-bathla-insolvency The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:39:08+08:00 Australian regulator warns private credit firms of more enforcement after Bathla insolvency https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7892fc2062813de9e770e0db2db751e39ef9c022df35cb98f15d71e2f424771e There has been increased focus in recent years on the country’s A$200 billion private credit market, where the bulk of the lending has gone to real estate. There has been increased focus in recent years on the country’s A$200 billion private credit market, where the bulk of the lending has gone to real estate. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/seouls-green-space-battleground-its-mayor-and-south-koreas-president The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:37:38+08:00 Seoul’s green space is a battleground for its mayor and South Korea’s president https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/92fdf7b8455f818cbea6f0e1f2b8aaeb02bd6271de17a8b6d26016b36da8a792 Asked why Yongsan Park mattered so much to Seoul residents, mayor Oh Se-hoon described South Korea’s capital as “a city of water and mountains” that nonetheless thirsts for green space. Asked why Yongsan Park mattered so much to Seoul residents, mayor Oh Se-hoon described South Korea’s capital as “a city of water and mountains” that nonetheless thirsts for green space. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/metas-new-muse-ai-app-tops-charts-draws-strong-reviews The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:36:57+08:00 Meta’s new Muse AI app tops charts, draws strong reviews https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/055922df9c8739073a532e580ad088000ae499728a823b22a09a10dbeb509e6b Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s vision of making personalised AI assistants may finally be resonating with the broader consumer. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s vision of making personalised AI assistants may finally be resonating with the broader consumer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-stresses-backing-japan-south-korea-and-taiwan-ahead-trump-xi-summit The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:19:21+08:00 US stresses backing for Japan, South Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2bfe289ece8d387a1baa3c121ca9d4751daf87cc8bce29fa0399fb19c70d73f US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (centre) met with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun (left) and Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in New York on Sep 21. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (centre) met with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun (left) and Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in New York on Sep 21. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-edges-higher-lower-oil-prices-damp-chance-rate-hikes The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:16:38+08:00 Gold edges higher as lower oil prices damp chance of rate hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/802d8338bea9ffdddb57b14631febddd61fc82365bd59aa990ede1265db1125b The decline in oil prices has reduced inflationary concerns, a tailwind for gold that typically benefits when rates are lower. The decline in oil prices has reduced inflationary concerns, a tailwind for gold that typically benefits when rates are lower. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/seatrium-allocates-s200-million-new-share-buyback-programme?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:12:35+08:00 Seatrium allocates S$200 million for new share buyback programme https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1cdba4c30475acc68c449607373a3d5cfdfb1dfd7003db79e6a27c62e9aba35a Logo of Seatrium The offshore and marine player’s previous buyback programme totalled S$100 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-leader-says-us-deal-close-denies-re-routing-china-goods The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:10:46+08:00 Vietnam leader says US deal close, denies re-routing China goods https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be66867160826e2478f67ab3b7968006c614c530d00ea9106681e883ba1861a0 Vietnam President To Lam said he wants to increase high-tech imports of US aircraft, nuclear power and road and railway infrastructure. Vietnam President To Lam said he wants to increase high-tech imports of US aircraft, nuclear power and road and railway infrastructure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/startups/syfe-crosses-s20-billion-aum-mark-tracks-growth-investment-and-trading-segments?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:00:00+08:00 Syfe crosses S$20 billion AUM mark, tracks growth from investment and trading segments https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d6ad925d7cd4231d90363c60e898d762459c67d7d563531c7759e7168b0bb921 The bulk of the growth in Syfe’s assets under management has been from existing users, says Dhruv Arora, CEO and founder of the wealth platform. The bulk of the growth in Syfe’s assets under management has been from existing users, says Dhruv Arora, CEO and founder of the wealth platform. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/flights-gradually-resume-major-us-east-coast-airports-after-disruption-grounds-thousands The Business Times en 2026-09-22T07:49:28+08:00 Flights gradually resume at major US East Coast airports after disruption grounds thousands https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/458c8cc3e4a8ad7241a3e35db7dcc0614a9807e4b06ac83ebf9e425b72ed91bf More than half of all flights were cancelled at Newark (pictured), a major United Airlines hub. United said it issued a travel waiver to help impacted passengers. More than half of all flights were cancelled at Newark (pictured), a major United Airlines hub. United said it issued a travel waiver to help impacted passengers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/worlds-top-rare-earth-magnet-maker-gives-xi-leverage-over-us The Business Times en 2026-09-22T07:18:11+08:00 World’s top rare-earth magnet maker gives Xi leverage over US https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60999225cd64f46db5caeae9a37dfbf505280da18d732124463392c4efe77f4a A monument featuring a stylised molecular structure in Baotou, China, China’s rare earths capital. A monument featuring a stylised molecular structure in Baotou, China, China’s rare earths capital. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/why-best-annual-report-one-helps-investors-understand-company-better?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T07:00:00+08:00 Why the best annual report is one that helps investors understand the company better https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2218597f47f6861323586bd4da159c75114bb3eb3901ec45c9f9534d50747176 Singapore CBD skyline One aspect of risk management that remains relatively underdeveloped is business continuity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/investors-need-brace-higher-rate-world?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T07:00:00+08:00 Investors need to brace for a higher-rate world https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cbd8ba7b6a546176a6ad716482e7686d1b9e2cedf87b7d5f2643548e106eedf5 Markets have seemed to take some comfort from US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh’s apparent resolve to quell inflation. Markets have seemed to take some comfort from US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh’s apparent resolve to quell inflation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/why-are-some-central-banks-raising-rates-and-others-holding-them The Business Times en 2026-09-22T07:00:00+08:00 Why are some central banks raising rates and others holding them? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/403334b4e09548c95ae557a22ee1ca1777d5c37c16eacbe8e2b11d520298b412 BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda links the rate hikes by the Fed, ECB and BOJ to common pressures from the Middle East energy shock and strong AI expenditure. BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda links the rate hikes by the Fed, ECB and BOJ to common pressures from the Middle East energy shock and strong AI expenditure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/macquarie-trims-singtel-target-price-s4-98-keeps-outperform-rating?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T07:00:00+08:00 Macquarie trims Singtel target price to S$4.98, keeps ‘outperform’ rating https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a5022a53246e8562e248aa8fa136ee516019ffec0db519c00a4a472f05361852 Macquarie expects Singtel’s core business to expand by 12% in FY2027, outpacing its management’s current low-to-mid single-digit growth guidance.  Singtel’s core business is expected to expand by 12% in FY2027, outpacing its management’s current low-to-mid single-digit growth guidance.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/comfortdelgros-digital-core-helps-integrate-acquisitions-while-supporting-existing-operations?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T07:00:00+08:00 ComfortDelGro’s ‘digital core’ helps integrate acquisitions while supporting existing operations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e6f84eb52f0edd518b5ee7a215cf6b2a696d38fb95e68c2f12167f4a34dee9a6 Taxis bearing the logo of Singapore transport group ComfortDelGro. The group plans to consolidate the bespoke solutions that its subsidiaries use in the UK and Europe into a single platform to bring processes and data together. CDG plans to consolidate the bespoke solutions that its subsidiaries use in the UK and Europe into a single platform to bring processes and data together. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/cnn-ms-now-and-politico-sue-trump-challenging-white-house-ban The Business Times en 2026-09-22T06:49:19+08:00 CNN, MS Now and Politico sue Trump, challenging White House ban https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/416b8de2b5c262aee4c4b0a33a43af8a8cd8ada03e3a37eb3fc3c0b16c9bc1e9 Signs at the Associated Press booth at the White House after President Trump banned three major news outlets from the White House, Washington, D.C., Sep 21, 2026. Signs at the Associated Press booth at the White House after President Trump banned three major news outlets from the White House, Washington, D.C., Sep 21, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/paramount-wins-warner-bros-takeover-after-settling-states-union-lawsuits The Business Times en 2026-09-22T06:43:00+08:00 Paramount wins Warner Bros takeover after settling states, union lawsuits https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5068dc5e6c49bdde9d3ac2b3788d25b50bd03b34a9ff00b7db96c711379b82b0 Paramount will produce 30 movies in each of the first two years of the deal, and 32 movies in each of the following three years. Paramount will produce 30 movies in each of the first two years of the deal, and 32 movies in each of the following three years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/houthis-push-control-yemen-highlands-trump-reportedly-calls-us-strikes The Business Times en 2026-09-22T06:22:25+08:00 Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump reportedly calls off US strikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bb27a934b27728f295eeb16ec9b78b173756a417bff5ca705382565cb77961ab Displaced people at a makeshift camp in Yemen’s Taiz province on Sep 21 amid the flare-up in fighting between Houthi fighters and Yemeni government forces. Displaced people at a makeshift camp in Yemen’s Taiz province on Sep 21 amid the flare-up in fighting between Houthi fighters and Yemeni government forces. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uks-burnham-announce-new-ai-defence-partnership-us The Business Times en 2026-09-22T06:18:41+08:00 UK’s Burnham to announce new AI defence partnership with US https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60dbc5bc35a409d60487ede079c3dae7658fe7f875931c3679495a8a5915e1b8 British PM Andy Burnham is expected to announce that the country will tackle global challenges such as AI when it hosts G20 next year. British PM Andy Burnham is expected to announce that the country will tackle global challenges such as AI when it hosts G20 next year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-falls-two-week-low-gulf-supply-outlook-improves The Business Times en 2026-09-22T06:03:28+08:00 Oil falls to two-week low as Gulf supply outlook improves https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f571fc97d4edb2d9139e118db3b00f0438d4b8956c2a4ea09c382ec13cab3e5 Oil prices appear to be falling on the back of media reports that Iran may be willing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices appear to be falling on the back of media reports that Iran may be willing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-rallies-tech-banks-strength-oil-prices-retreat The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:53:54+08:00 Europe’s Stoxx 600 rallies on tech, banks strength as oil prices retreat https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed 1.02 per cent higher at 641.93 on Monday, marking its biggest one-day jump since Jul 2. The Stoxx 600 closed 1.02 per cent higher at 641.93 on Monday, marking its biggest one-day jump since Jul 2. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-nasdaq-notches-record-high-close-ai-optimism-reignites-and-treasury-yields-retreat The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:42:54+08:00 US stocks: Nasdaq notches record-high close, AI optimism reignites and Treasury yields retreat https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2bd5447aec1da5365094da66611a9df311c8cfccabab2ee9a28242c7983dc97d The Nasdaq gained 2.26 per cent to close at 27,122.09 points on Monday. The Nasdaq gained 2.26 per cent to close at 27,122.09 points on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-corporate-awards-2026/bani-mulia-steers-samudera-shipping-safety-turbulent-times?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:00:00+08:00 Bani Mulia steers Samudera Shipping to safety in turbulent times https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b65c7a9a976761627ddf5999384f62084e33569516c57ed210714fd013d5d07 Group CEO Bani Mulia has been named the best CEO for the mid-cap category for listed companies at the Singapore Corporate Awards this year. Group CEO Bani Mulia has been named the best CEO for the mid-cap category for listed companies at the Singapore Corporate Awards this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/singapore-corporate-awards/singapore-corporate-awards-2026/not-done-keppel-ceo-loh-chin-hua-transformed-group-says-theres-still-lot-do?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:00:00+08:00 ‘Not done’: Keppel CEO Loh Chin Hua transformed the group, but says there’s ‘still a lot to do’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a9e0bffc5982f7b85362410ecf876464815c4244c54fc473113832eeb905efaf “Even though we were making good profits, the valuation we attracted from the market was not that attractive,” says Keppel CEO Loh Chin Hua on the group’s old conglomerate structure. “Even though we were making good profits, the valuation we attracted from the market was not that attractive,” says Keppel CEO Loh Chin Hua on the group’s old conglomerate structure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/networks-and-chill-aseans-biggest-ev-startup-you-havent-heard?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:00:00+08:00 Networks and chill: Asean’s biggest EV startup you haven’t heard of https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/16bbd62c0e13f61778b67cd01b0e17869b21e4b081936093878dc6bda11b6907 What about cold chain logistics makes it worth pursuing, and where does the value come from? What about cold chain logistics makes it worth pursuing, and where does the value come from? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/singapore-corporate-awards-2026/balancing-growth-and-resilience-strategic-insights-singapores-top-financial-leaders?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:00:00+08:00 Balancing growth and resilience: Strategic insights from Singapore’s top financial leaders https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ec335e2f535411c53f96f048601f69ecc501cfbb26a1b37d651b58c83123156 From left: Arthur Lang, group chief financial officer, Singtel; William Tan, group chief financial officer, Tiong Woon Corporation Holding and Jim Teh, group head, corporate development, Pan-United Corporation.  From left: Arthur Lang, group chief financial officer, Singtel; William Tan, group chief financial officer, Tiong Woon Corporation Holding and Jim Teh, group head, corporate development, Pan-United Corporation.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/singapore-corporate-awards-2026/striking-right-balance-strategy-culture-and-continuity-highest-level?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:00:00+08:00 Striking the right balance: Strategy, culture, and continuity at the highest level https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/575cb79eb1a249693dccc5bef3ca1e126f1316b8771180da024c3d55c79306ca From left: Piyush Gupta, chairman, Keppel; Teo Ming Kian, chairman, Singapore Technologies Engineering; Ho Kwon Ping, founder and executive chairman, Banyan Group and Michael Ang, executive director and chief executive officer, Tiong Woon Corporation Holding. From left: Piyush Gupta, chairman, Keppel; Teo Ming Kian, chairman, Singapore Technologies Engineering; Ho Kwon Ping, founder and executive chairman, Banyan Group and Michael Ang, executive director and chief executive officer, Tiong Woon Corporation Holding. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/singapore-corporate-awards-2026/turning-risk-competitive-advantage-drives-growth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:00:00+08:00 Turning risk into a competitive advantage that drives growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/18fca3a1fcaaa0efba308134f4d22258d5f1b3b7190e80045dc8e311c9e5f4c0 Embedding risk culture so deeply into organisations empowers their leadership to take bolder, calculated risks in an era of constant disruption. Embedding risk culture so deeply into organisations empowers their leadership to take bolder, calculated risks in an era of constant disruption. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-corporate-awards-2026/we-dont-want-stay-we-are-ceo-patrick-ng-builds-more-resilient-huationg?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:00:00+08:00 ‘We don’t want to stay as we are’: CEO Patrick Ng builds a more resilient Huationg https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f5fe56fccfaa660ad393341766265c30c6f50a378359cd7bbc1a71a0f04e6ef2 Patrick Ng, CEO and executive director at Huationg Global, was named the Best CEO in the small-cap category at the 2026 Singapore Corporate Awards.  Patrick Ng, CEO and executive director at Huationg Global, was named the Best CEO in the small-cap category at the 2026 Singapore Corporate Awards.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/32-companies-6-individuals-bag-accolades-singapore-corporate-awards-2026?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T22:30:00+08:00 32 companies, 6 individuals bag accolades at Singapore Corporate Awards 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/33d86dc7d34a9184f4c600f8a98016c799c61fe290582bcc6e325f71b6a26a50 Singapore Corporate Award 2026 Best Managed Board Award gold winners, from left: Piyush Gupta, chairman, non-executive and independent director of Keppel; Teo Ming Kian, chairman of ST Engineering; Ho Kwon Ping, founder and executive chairman of Banyan Tree; Michael Ang, executive director and CEO of Tiong Woon Corporation. Singapore Corporate Award 2026 Best Managed Board Award gold winners, from left: Piyush Gupta, chairman, non-executive and independent director of Keppel; Teo Ming Kian, chairman of ST Engineering; Ho Kwon Ping, founder and executive chairman of Banyan Tree; Michael Ang, executive director and CEO of Tiong Woon Corporation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/tough-ai-questions-looming-over-trump-xi-summit The Business Times en 2026-09-21T22:25:39+08:00 The tough AI questions looming over the Trump-Xi summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1bbc86acdd29002ac5150fd4d6dccacf83c38d24590464c91bf3b5e45f69351c Both the US and China see AI as the new focal point of their economic rivalry, and US President Donald Trump (right) has declared that “whoever wins AI, wins”. Both the US and China see AI as the new focal point of their economic rivalry, and US President Donald Trump (right) has declared that “whoever wins AI, wins”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us-wall-st-opens-higher-ai-stocks-advance-oil-slides The Business Times en 2026-09-21T22:05:56+08:00 US: Wall St opens higher as AI stocks advance, oil slides https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b2ec43e8568a53d125a9874f5d3d423de9f5f3734914c94f03d24060ffb51846 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rises 254.1 points, or 0.49 per cent, at the open to 51936.76. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rises 254.1 points, or 0.49 per cent, at the open to 51936.76. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/yen-slips-intervention-threat-persists-us-dollar-steady The Business Times en 2026-09-21T21:13:54+08:00 Yen slips as intervention threat persists, US dollar steady https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60aa9a0b34e34819290b535bd46e918c4f78f5574f595b52d04bd40d48aa4161 The yen had firmed to its strongest level in seven months in early September, but has since surrendered some of those gains. The yen had firmed to its strongest level in seven months in early September, but has since surrendered some of those gains. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/bitcoin-jumps-over-us84800-after-etf-flows-turn-positive The Business Times en 2026-09-21T20:52:40+08:00 Bitcoin jumps to over US$84,800 after ETF flows turn positive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c128e64df0d848884cf3cd8c7b68f2bee71f3186b6a0fd39babf729c48902588 Bitcoin open interest on the options trading platform Deribit was heavily dominated by calls, signalling bullish sentiment.  Bitcoin open interest on the options trading platform Deribit was heavily dominated by calls, signalling bullish sentiment.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/eu-require-data-centres-disclose-energy-and-water-efficiency The Business Times en 2026-09-21T20:26:04+08:00 EU to require data centres to disclose energy and water efficiency https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8863123bad7447644013103bd5ca411f0c9983fe5575fcb739232620c226b457 The EU wants to treble its data centre capacity over the next seven years to support the rapid development of AI. The EU wants to treble its data centre capacity over the next seven years to support the rapid development of AI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/ura-review-guidelines-floor-space-give-developers-more-design-flexibility-chee-hong-tat?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T20:00:48+08:00 URA to review guidelines on floor space to give developers more design flexibility: Chee Hong Tat https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/032089b3d999f61648df46ac94d52c32ed2fc51fd54a70d5784543c360beb81e A higher volume of allowable GFA, or greater flexibility in the mix of use of GFA, can significantly improve the development potential and economics of a project.  A higher volume of allowable GFA, or greater flexibility in the mix of use of GFA, can significantly improve the development potential and economics of a project.