https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/paramount-completes-us110-billion-warner-bros-merger-creating-hollywood-giant-skydance The Business Times en 2026-10-06T22:03:38+08:00 Paramount completes US$110 billion Warner Bros merger, creating Hollywood giant Skydance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b29daffbb1d723921cee16ddbe2c2764f4f4d2c805dc67cfc48fc82776743458 Skydance will bring popular franchises including Harry Potter and Mission Impossible under one roof. Skydance will bring popular franchises including Harry Potter and Mission Impossible under one roof. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-sp-500-hits-intraday-record-high-ai-rally-continues The Business Times en 2026-10-06T21:54:09+08:00 US stocks: S&P 500 hits intraday record high as AI rally continues https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8fdb3066bcec2d5113c322b9ab07f74da28bf1280a457f7bfacacb2a16dba408 The index rose as much as 0.6 per cent to 7817.13 points, moving past the previous intraday record of 7,816.7 points it hit on Aug 13. The index rose as much as 0.6 per cent to 7817.13 points, moving past the previous intraday record of 7,816.7 points it hit on Aug 13. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-liquidity-deep-enough-asian-western-hubs-coexist-hong-kong-and-singapore-say The Business Times en 2026-10-06T21:41:03+08:00 Gold liquidity deep enough for Asian, Western hubs to coexist, Hong Kong and Singapore say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6b55cb5acd773b08b046574ab00a4a4e7193c4ff28c102afeac0d8c7b232bdec Gold bars at Le Freeport, a high-security vault in Singapore. Gold bars at Le Freeport, a high-security vault in Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/scalability-digital-assets-hinges-boring-risk-management-systems-summit-participants?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T21:40:07+08:00 Scalability of digital assets hinges on ‘boring’ risk-management systems: summit participants https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f87aecadb6fd487e7db62f18292338313fc67fbdf19e2226510ba931b50d28fd National Research Foundation chairman Heng Swee Keat urged the industry to study how technology will fundamentally reshape finance. National Research Foundation chairman Heng Swee Keat urged the industry to study how technology will fundamentally reshape finance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-trade-deficit-widens-august-amid-strong-imports The Business Times en 2026-10-06T21:04:30+08:00 US trade deficit widens in August amid strong imports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e6ddbd5d57e9c88d2c49639c13764ce409530c4fdfffce5dcd2289c9b17cc7b Imports to the United States increased 4.3 per cent to US$420.8 billion in August. Imports to the United States increased 4.3 per cent to US$420.8 billion in August. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/greenback-steady-euro-trades-around-17-month-low-amid-french-debt-worries?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T20:42:25+08:00 Greenback steady as euro trades around 17-month low amid French debt worries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/07a28d2312e488b9fbbf41f0ecbffad46e91b28baab6f79dc0ea0f5497f480c7 The euro has come under pressure over worries about high debt levels and political gridlock in France; an upcoming snap election in Spain is adding to headwinds. The euro has come under pressure over worries about high debt levels and political gridlock in France; an upcoming snap election in Spain is adding to headwinds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/middle-east-oil-flows-around-14-million-barrels-day-help-avert-us200-barrel-oil-vitol-ceo The Business Times en 2026-10-06T20:40:33+08:00 Middle East oil flows of around 14 million barrels a day help avert US$200-a-barrel oil: Vitol CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ef02b681e1f75075d77803f54a873f964faf1eb43295f78a8d8b275458ca19eb Tightness in refined products markets will roll forward into the winter, Vitol CEO Russell Hardy said. Tightness in refined products markets will roll forward into the winter, Vitol CEO Russell Hardy said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/south-korea-investigates-possible-use-ai-hacks-its-banks The Business Times en 2026-10-06T20:04:13+08:00 South Korea investigates possible use of AI in hacks on its banks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/39e05ab977493cccee42fb4d1e02169dc82daeb4344647dc23b431bd501c33f1 South Korean PM Han Seong-sook speaks at a cabinet meeting in Seoul, South Korea, Oct 6, 2026. Major banks and financial institutions in the country suffered cyberattacks. South Korean PM Han Seong-sook speaks at a cabinet meeting in Seoul, South Korea, Oct 6, 2026. Major banks and financial institutions in the country suffered cyberattacks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/esr-reit-recovers-around-75-outstanding-arrears-australia-rent-default?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T18:59:56+08:00 ESR-Reit recovers around 75% of outstanding arrears from Australia rent default https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5010f0955c6199e2c11aae944e8a781ad450d30d9c0a92bdb6b51a465258900a ESR-Reit still has A$3 million in outstanding arrears, after they were recovered through the partial drawdown of the banker’s guarantees. ESR-Reit still has A$3 million in outstanding arrears, after they were recovered through the partial drawdown of the banker’s guarantees. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-tops-trades-smaller-board-lots-debut-revised-sgx-framework?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T18:45:23+08:00 DBS tops trades in smaller board lots on debut of revised SGX framework https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f83e9becbc25e5f2e845175e4994eb26e098f6c0aace6a9b2f23742f44317b5 Twenty-share lots were the second most popular trade size for DBS and JMH on Oct 5. Twenty-share lots were the second most popular trade size for DBS and JMH on Oct 5. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/meet-luxurys-movers-and-shakers-btluxe-edit-conference?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T18:43:52+08:00 Meet luxury’s movers and shakers at BTLuxe Edit conference https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b181779e1297b70d50adaa9fd273a9f4388f3b13e482718938ced2f11040f959 Clockwise from top left: Evan Kwee, vice-chairman of Capella Hotel Group and head of design and hospitality at Pontiac Land Group; Wee Teng Wen, founder and managing partner of The Lo & Behold Group; Ho Kwon Ping, executive chairman of Banyan Tree; Dawn Ng, multidisciplinary artist; Nathan Yong, industrial designer; Lim Choon Hong, founder of Xtra; Yeoh Pei Xien, vice-president of strategy and transformation at YTL Hotels; Chan Soo Khian, founding principal and design director of SCDA Architects and founder of Soori hotels; Francis Yeoh, executive chairman of YTL Corporation; and Loh Lik Peng, founder and director of Unlisted Collection. The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy offers an afternoon of conversation about luxury. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-61?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T18:26:40+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 6) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60dd699d2c77dff56a7d0f24b6628727bca86e621fe61b1de0286652cd16fca7 PSD’s review followed claims in a working paper that civil servants had disproportionately bought properties near planned but unannounced MRT stations.  PSD’s review followed claims in a working paper that civil servants had disproportionately bought properties near planned but unannounced MRT stations.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/bain-gic-explore-ipo-or-sale-japans-whi-valuation-about-us3-2-billion-sources The Business Times en 2026-10-06T18:11:46+08:00 Bain, GIC explore IPO or sale of Japan’s WHI at valuation of about US$3.2 billion: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/db8bc48cb39aaf3c0748ca61ae04bc782bbf18f55b3778ac7ee3c081fccd1949 Bain set up WHI in 2019 through the carve-out and acquisition of the human resources software business of Works Applications. Bain set up WHI in 2019 through the carve-out and acquisition of the human resources software business of Works Applications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-track-wall-street-gains-tuesday-sti-0-7?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T18:08:15+08:00 Singapore shares track Wall Street gains on Tuesday; STI up 0.7% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e07f3066b9c2624808c9c799bf1ea336083b1865018a89be10a6faac34a6dda Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 267 to 232, after 958 million securities worth S$1.9 billion change hands. Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 267 to 232, after 958 million securities worth S$1.9 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/wall-street-bonuses-poised-hit-record-annual-profits-forecast-top-us90-billion The Business Times en 2026-10-06T18:01:48+08:00 Wall Street bonuses poised to hit record as annual profits forecast to top US$90 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f5a1a2a5fbe39e629c9b6c69155ccc2c61503c8273c64d171f54ed862fb9fc4c Major Wall Street firms have already signalled record revenue in key business lines so far this year. Major Wall Street firms have already signalled record revenue in key business lines so far this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/south-asia-growth-holds-firm-energy-shock-weather-pose-risks-world-bank The Business Times en 2026-10-06T17:10:39+08:00 South Asia growth holds firm, but energy shock, weather pose risks: World Bank https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b670e787f29a9700fcb67b54b8c0a06465831ab9c8b91870b3d4fff868eb9c0 The World Bank has predicted India, the largest economy in the region, will grow 7.1% in 2026/27, up from the 6.6% it predicted in June but significantly lower than the 8.6% recorded in 2025/26. The World Bank has predicted India, the largest economy in the region, will grow 7.1% in 2026/27, up from the 6.6% it predicted in June but significantly lower than the 8.6% recorded in 2025/26. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-rise-near-one-week-highs The Business Times en 2026-10-06T16:32:26+08:00 European shares rise to near one-week highs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f9c3df4918d025f22c2c8eee3a4a6cc73933aac4d635bb0ed64aa98312a76389 The Stoxx 600 index was up 0.8 per cent to 638.41 points by 0727 GMT on Tuesday. The Stoxx 600 index was up 0.8 per cent to 638.41 points by 0727 GMT on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/prime-london-homes-are-increasingly-front-lines-extreme-weather The Business Times en 2026-10-06T16:22:31+08:00 Prime London homes are increasingly on the front lines of extreme weather https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6767e298d82aeae4e952b245f221fa4c0e4e23d3fd8b902b505f4fe0bd7c7eee The concerns add to the list of headwinds facing the UK property market, which is already under pressure from high borrowing costs. The concerns add to the list of headwinds facing the UK property market, which is already under pressure from high borrowing costs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/parliament-approves-increases-salaries-president-speaker-parliament-and-deputy-speakers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T16:09:37+08:00 Parliament approves increases to salaries of President, Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Speakers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1f0daa70adb3da8e9e02f7f2548c8a8c05cb10b965d544d67e6d7c73ae0378f8 Leader of the House Indranee Rajah proposed the changes in three parliamentary motions on Oct 6.   Leader of the House Indranee Rajah proposed the changes in three parliamentary motions on Oct 6.   https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-firms-payment-delays-worsen-third-straight-quarter-q3-sccb?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T16:02:14+08:00 Singapore firms’ payment delays worsen for third straight quarter in Q3: SCCB https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c8ba9448aca217c5b86f9116a9209b1f86fbbd79e5ed5ad9cb9d01ecee3cb3a7 Slow payments accounted for 44.47% of total payment transactions in the third quarter of 2026. Slow payments accounted for 44.47% of total payment transactions in the third quarter of 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnams-northern-provinces-not-hanoi-or-ho-chi-minh-city-are-powering-near-10-gdp-growth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T15:56:39+08:00 Vietnam’s northern provinces, not Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, are powering near 10% GDP growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6cc0ad67bacd00451a55f8175c9ae7f069083bcb97f13849719fd452a4ff0693 Some of the fastest growth is being recorded across a cluster of northern industrial provinces closely tied to electronics manufacturing and global supply chains. Some of the fastest growth is being recorded across a cluster of northern industrial provinces closely tied to electronics manufacturing and global supply chains. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesian-parliament-agrees-higher-severance-benefits-new-labour-law The Business Times en 2026-10-06T15:47:55+08:00 Indonesian parliament agrees higher severance benefits in new labour law https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d3845391baba3f0289f095c164146353c7d2938828c5978416a642558af6faa4 The new law called for the creation of a severance security programme, which would ensure that a company has funds for allowances in the event of layoffs. The new law called for the creation of a severance security programme, which would ensure that a company has funds for allowances in the event of layoffs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/takaichi-defends-absence-g7-online-call-after-criticism The Business Times en 2026-10-06T15:12:36+08:00 Takaichi defends absence from G7 online call after criticism https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0eeeb54b3b1ea3f26058fbfdf4f93677d27678d27c1c9646fd37780e61e292ae Japan PM Sanae Takaichi also opted out of attending a G7 online meeting regarding the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Japan PM Sanae Takaichi also opted out of attending a G7 online meeting regarding the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/top-glove-q4-profit-surges-352-6-rm157-6-million-demand-supply-balance-improves?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T15:09:36+08:00 Top Glove Q4 profit surges 352.6% to RM157.6 million as demand-supply balance improves https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6134f3e163899c076df4562d966b1accf62d0710db151bbddefbe65b7700288d An advanced production line at a Top Glove factory in Selangor, Malaysia. The group reported a 39.7% rise in revenue to RM1.25 billion for Q4. An advanced production line at a Top Glove factory in Selangor, Malaysia. The group reported a 39.7% rise in revenue to RM1.25 billion for Q4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ai-appears-have-been-used-bank-hacks-south-koreas-lee The Business Times en 2026-10-06T15:04:52+08:00 AI appears to have been used in bank hacks: South Korea’s Lee https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a249be35f08858938e6f7b65ae3539ba3af49ca61a09b825a2bfb5f75db3a558 South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has called for the country to develop cybersecurity methods suited to the AI era. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has called for the country to develop cybersecurity methods suited to the AI era. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/north-south-corridor-delay-higher-costs-likely-surface-works-will-be-prioritised-says-jeffrey-siow?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T15:02:15+08:00 North-South Corridor delay: Higher costs likely, surface works will be prioritised, says Jeffrey Siow https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b66d9ba1f2f733af9c8ca56cf762284daec528582ceeb0cf6c06c955547a03d3 The government will aim to complete major structural works creating the most dust and noise by the end of 2027, said Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow. The government will aim to complete major structural works creating the most dust and noise by the end of 2027, said Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/rate-cut-never-came-and-case-bonds The Business Times en 2026-10-06T15:00:00+08:00 The rate cut that never came, and the case for bonds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e35240b944c29470b010349769b4bcc22d7b4606e44f490eaedeeb5f4c5a4967 Professional forecasters still get the next rate move wrong often enough that building a portfolio around “what the Fed will do next” is a literal bet. Professional forecasters still get the next rate move wrong often enough that building a portfolio around “what the Fed will do next” is a literal bet. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/formula-1-mindset-can-help-investors-go-further The Business Times en 2026-10-06T15:00:00+08:00 The Formula 1 mindset that can help investors go further https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a1eb056e55afbedbec12e5e575d14ae7e229fa7ddff02ab7ae4029a08184ea2d As with F1, few investors manage to consistently outperform the market over the long run. As with F1, few investors manage to consistently outperform the market over the long run. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/singapore-stocks-q4-2026-steady-anchor-ai-heavy-world?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T15:00:00+08:00 Singapore stocks in Q4 2026: A steady anchor in an AI-heavy world https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9369646f1e05a5bf53c694cf5256cd6f41a77196d7dfaf8e9e2c3085604a8bd5 The investment case for Singapore stocks has evolved from a rerating story into one increasingly supported by earnings and income. The investment case for Singapore stocks has evolved from a rerating story into one increasingly supported by earnings and income. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/why-consumer-ai-agents-could-be-next-big-investment-shift The Business Times en 2026-10-06T15:00:00+08:00 Why consumer AI agents could be the next big investment shift https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7fad549366ae92f511257c847cba29551f5d5f429ba067d38177de8a1e6fa2c0 The ChatGPT moment was when people could simply talk to AI. This could soon move to something we delegate to – the consumer agent AI. The ChatGPT moment was when people could simply talk to AI. This could soon move to something we delegate to – the consumer agent AI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/hong-kong-property-developer-new-world-seeks-more-time-pay-bonds-exchange-offer The Business Times en 2026-10-06T14:58:01+08:00 Hong Kong property developer New World seeks more time to pay bonds with exchange offer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f21ebd1ee62217ee2c2b5d16694d258d31d7a7169da600ca021b161166cf8364 The Hyatt Regency hotel, a property co-owned by New World Development, in Hong Kong. The indebted property developer has launched a debt exchange offer that would allow bondholders to swap some notes due in 2027 and 2028 for new secured debt maturing in 2032. The bond exchange offer by New World, which co-owns the Hyatt Regency hotel (pictured), comes as it seeks to ease near-term repayment pressure and strengthen liquidity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/boj-may-signal-underlying-inflation-has-hit-2-goal-sources The Business Times en 2026-10-06T14:32:18+08:00 BOJ may signal underlying inflation has hit 2% goal: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/766dad4fb2545a46fbbe1764c467703b097345705336661eef174d61817ba205 A recent slew of data are likely heightening the BOJ’s belief that underlying inflation has roughly reached its 2 per cent target. A recent slew of data are likely heightening the BOJ’s belief that underlying inflation has roughly reached its 2 per cent target. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/web-isnt-ready-millions-rule-bending-bots The Business Times en 2026-10-06T14:30:20+08:00 The Web isn’t ready for millions of rule-bending bots https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5d149c4f90a00df8e58866562aed6e416fd4bd5ac295dedf4a43a7a2209edcce In some ways it is hard to imagine the new AI agents causing widespread trouble. They look too cute for a start. In some ways it is hard to imagine the new AI agents causing widespread trouble. They look too cute for a start. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-japan-may-pull-back-us-debt-billionaire-investor-ray-dalio-warns The Business Times en 2026-10-06T14:04:40+08:00 China, Japan may pull back from US debt, billionaire investor Ray Dalio warns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e07326e2fa7c273e67479c11cc40dad79b8c9be7004208adc36dfec063dbf43 Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio has repeated his warning that the US faces a potential debt crisis within three years. Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio has repeated his warning that the US faces a potential debt crisis within three years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/jeffrey-archer-novelist-whose-real-life-rivalled-his-thrillers-dies-86 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T14:02:46+08:00 Jeffrey Archer, novelist whose real life rivalled his thrillers, dies at 86 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e36c7e03698b0b643303af1bb77969aaf5663970b638abd154ff1cd0f48154c2 Jeffrey Archer seen in 1999 as a London mayoral candidate. A political Houdini, he survived many vicissitudes, including a perjury conviction in 2001.  Jeffrey Archer seen in 1999 as a London mayoral candidate. A political Houdini, he survived many vicissitudes, including a perjury conviction in 2001.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/herd-mentality-seen-private-market-fund-flows-asia-offers-diversification-lombard-odier?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T13:54:30+08:00 ‘Herd mentality’ seen in private-market fund flows; Asia offers diversification: Lombard Odier https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/edba144a663b005087f975ce78437c706441e23476280deaa7ab3a329f8139ac People in Shanghai walking across a pedestrian bridge with a screen below showing the latest stock exchange and economy data. Asia is really a collection of different markets that display low correlation, says Daniel Matson, global head of private assets at Lombard Odier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/deepseek-raise-least-us12-billion-tencent-backed-funding The Business Times en 2026-10-06T13:49:36+08:00 DeepSeek to raise at least US$12 billion in Tencent-backed funding https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/51da1153ac8d3b3b9ebe6df6f0f9798f2f06db9a00d9c7a954e2043473128a19 DeepSeek initially sought about 50 billion yuan but interest outstripped expectations after the successful release of its latest AI model. DeepSeek initially sought about 50 billion yuan but interest outstripped expectations after the successful release of its latest AI model. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-population-shrinks-city-accused-padding-census-numbers The Business Times en 2026-10-06T13:39:04+08:00 As Japan’s population shrinks, a city is accused of padding census numbers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/47fcdf68ef486e9fc0c3510e81662cd8415ff1ab6b14271b00b28dc542ca51cc Toyama City sits at the edge of the Japanese Alps and is home to around 400,000 residents. Toyama City sits at the edge of the Japanese Alps and is home to around 400,000 residents. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/mas-third-eqdp-shot-s1-45-billion-catalyst-small-and-mid-caps-catch-jpmorgan?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T13:36:50+08:00 MAS’ third EQDP shot of S$1.45 billion a catalyst for small and mid-caps to catch up: JPMorgan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1edf0e5d9a76dd8415479f7181392e89c6f8315f295d05375b911ae9d88fc57c A pedestrian looks out at Singapore’s Central Business District skyline. Small and mid-cap stocks stand to gain from a third tranche of Singapore’s Equity Market Development Programme, said JPMorgan Chase said in a recent report. Earlier allocations from the EQDP have boosted liquidity, but mid-caps have trailed the STI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-inflation-accelerates-again-floods-adding-price-risk The Business Times en 2026-10-06T13:19:43+08:00 Thai inflation accelerates again with floods adding price risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0851b91923999918fdff8b176c658505eb3d468e677911740acbd088dcbe31ac The consumer price index rose 2.82% in September from a year earlier, accelerating from 2.53% in August, Commerce Ministry data showed on Oct 6. The consumer price index rose 2.82% in September from a year earlier, accelerating from 2.53% in August, Commerce Ministry data showed on Oct 6. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/retrenched-pmets-who-return-lower-pay-see-median-25-wage-cut?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T13:15:58+08:00 Retrenched PMETs who return on lower pay see median 25% wage cut https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d5d3e7c70fd7abac5dd3810d0f518e970fe46a942142d0460635c9d4ff6be32e Among retrenched PMETs who have found work again, about six in 10 earn more than before their retrenchment at both the 12 and 24-month marks. Among retrenched PMETs who have found work again, about six in 10 earn more than before their retrenchment at both the 12 and 24-month marks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/fire-safety-specialist-deluge-corp-aims-raise-s23-million-ipo-s0-60-share?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T13:14:02+08:00 Fire-safety specialist Deluge Corp aims to raise S$23 million in IPO at S$0.60 a share https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/673345476932b97a4530f78e465170680754db3c6778bcf5c3450689613c9d95 CEO Lee Wai Wah says Deluge Corp is looking to move beyond being a fire-protection contractor and to beef up its identity as an engineering specialist. CEO Lee Wai Wah says Deluge is looking to move beyond being a fire-protection contractor and to beef up its identity as an engineering specialist. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nvidia-backed-startup-reflection-unveils-open-weight-ai-model-said-rival-china-offerings The Business Times en 2026-10-06T13:09:30+08:00 Nvidia-backed startup Reflection unveils open-weight AI model said to rival China offerings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ae38cd63ee3b4ba2199ed91fd9128fa5312bf5298c9ce890ff886bac3d424dc1 The model is also said to fare comparably on advanced reasoning benchmarks to the flagship open model of China’s Z.AI, GLM-5.2. The model is also said to fare comparably on advanced reasoning benchmarks to the flagship open model of China’s Z.AI, GLM-5.2. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/banks-chase-risky-chip-loans-asias-us8-2-trillion-ai-buildout The Business Times en 2026-10-06T12:37:11+08:00 Banks chase risky chip loans in Asia’s US$8.2 trillion AI buildout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b4efc9081cb250e384038442a656c6f5d2d583e0ac6eb8f0f89a7dd2ec1f851d Banks are becoming more comfortable with GPU financing, significantly widening the pool of capital available for the next phase of the AI race. Banks are becoming more comfortable with GPU financing, significantly widening the pool of capital available for the next phase of the AI race. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/8-public-officers-referred-police-over-property-buys-near-unannounced-mrt-stations-chan-chun-sing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T12:09:50+08:00 8 public officers referred to police over property buys near unannounced MRT stations: Chan Chun Sing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60dd699d2c77dff56a7d0f24b6628727bca86e621fe61b1de0286652cd16fca7 An aerial view of property in Singapore, including residential and commercial properties. Eight public officers have been referred to the police following a government review of property purchases near locations subsequently announced as MRT stations. PSD’s review followed claims in a working paper that civil servants had disproportionately bought properties near planned but unannounced MRT stations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/motoring/cashing-circuit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T12:00:00+08:00 Cashing in on the circuit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3d383f93e94fe4fd4bafa538a0db8abf7c8010926b160d20730f9c7bd394a715 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/bond-markets-balancing-act-perfectly-normal The Business Times en 2026-10-06T12:00:00+08:00 The bond market’s balancing act is perfectly normal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eeb6a2f136408af94ad0a52dd9bd6f094854664ec88e0a81bdfcb4deae1a3c21 One can tell what the US Federal Reserve will do by watching the two-year Treasury yield. One can tell what the US Federal Reserve will do by watching the two-year Treasury yield. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ocbc-initiates-egp-energy-buy-target-price-s1-05?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T11:58:34+08:00 OCBC initiates EGP Energy with ‘buy’, target price of S$1.05 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f0fb95eea454464cd918aa392eac4c330666de80fb6379548d286199cb4b2965 EGP holds a 37.5% share of the extra high voltage and high voltage switchgear market. EGP holds a 37.5% share of the extra high voltage and high voltage switchgear market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/ema-launches-tender-proposed-energy-infrastructure-cluster-pulau-tekong?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T11:55:22+08:00 EMA launches tender for proposed energy infrastructure cluster on Pulau Tekong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62eadab364d86e4af35e0bfb6121e0ae48abc5f92385c25cb170da24f4128151 The site in the proposed master plan will be part of the government’s effort to assess potential land uses on Pulau Tekong, said EMA. The site in the proposed master plan will be part of the government’s effort to assess potential land uses on Pulau Tekong, said EMA. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/moonshot-said-eye-hong-kong-ipo-early-2027-after-value-hits-us50-billion The Business Times en 2026-10-06T11:18:35+08:00 Moonshot said to eye Hong Kong IPO in early 2027 after value hits US$50 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/967066f0679e1dec31691ac672a0d64be7fae9291b0345149908c0035ecabe34 Moonshot has also begun laying groundwork to start gauging investor sentiment through early-look meetings starting as early as October, sources said. Moonshot has also begun laying groundwork to start gauging investor sentiment through early-look meetings starting as early as October, sources said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-inches-lower-firmer-us-dollar-higher-yields-weigh The Business Times en 2026-10-06T09:20:46+08:00 Gold inches lower as firmer US dollar, higher yields weigh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2cfedf697a5c1c6f0a6b1bedf2a773df5c138e247e8457bac1936c361a50733e A firm US dollar made greenback-denominated commodities more expensive for holders of other currencies. A firm US dollar made greenback-denominated commodities more expensive for holders of other currencies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/worlds-biggest-business-class-coming-british-airways-a380s-amid-upscale-travel-rush The Business Times en 2026-10-06T09:08:15+08:00 World’s biggest business class coming to British Airways’ A380s amid upscale travel rush https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8330808e534e9fd255a3da8958112df88622f3a8af57cc2bb2935bbfdd7ac302 The decision to splurge on transforming its A380 fleet makes BA an outlier, as rivals phase out the four-engine behemoth for smaller jets. The decision to splurge on transforming its A380 fleet makes BA an outlier, as rivals phase out the four-engine behemoth for smaller jets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/trader-radiant-world-misses-salary-payments-singapore-and-other-staff-september The Business Times en 2026-10-06T08:34:21+08:00 Trader Radiant World misses salary payments for Singapore and other staff in September https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6dcf7c1c6edb5e247fdc90e82e003c4a449190c432c9d660e5fd2680e769ad42 Several Radiant World staff say there have been holdups in the past, with monthly salaries ultimately paid as late as a few days into the new month. Several Radiant World staff say there have been holdups in the past, with monthly salaries ultimately paid as late as a few days into the new month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-civmec-aspial-lifestyle?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T08:21:29+08:00 Stocks to watch: Civmec, Aspial Lifestyle https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d3d14b3b7f2de76cf0ad4ec451370a3e2ebd5ab37866ffeb567bfc0cd51f7ff Civmec has secured a series of new contract awards and extensions with a combined value exceeding A$220 million. Civmec has secured a series of new contract awards and extensions with a combined value exceeding A$220 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-data-centre-operator-dayone-opts-us-ipo-likely-us20-billion-valuation The Business Times en 2026-10-06T08:17:39+08:00 Singapore data centre operator DayOne opts for US IPO at likely US$20 billion valuation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/06188a1ef33f56606f2a07c1588fc464ff1840f926b1ebd13b6094f5f2c50fe7 Artist’s impression of a planned DayOne data centre in Singapore. The company is part of a wave of firms in the sector eyeing IPOs as soon as 2026. Artist’s impression of a planned DayOne data centre in Singapore. The company is part of a wave of firms in the sector eyeing IPOs as soon as 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/musk-trillionaire-again-spacex-claws-back-post-ipo-slump The Business Times en 2026-10-06T07:01:40+08:00 Musk is a trillionaire again as SpaceX claws back post-IPO slump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9837c9cd4f73197633e872b21a80518dfd2dca5b1b70af52a2e0dfc80310f9ed He became the world’s first trillionaire in June when SpaceX surged after its record-breaking IPO, but lost that crown as shares later slumped. He became the world’s first trillionaire in June when SpaceX surged after its record-breaking IPO, but lost that crown as shares later slumped. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/are-americans-really-warming-china?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T07:00:00+08:00 Are Americans really warming to China? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d6798ed9d70de3d8b40220be4d4a8569caa73b76cfb258500854af5befbb5e72 The share of Americans who call China an “enemy” fell from 42% in 2024 to 28% in spring 2026. The share of Americans who call China an “enemy” fell from 42% in 2024 to 28% in spring 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/citi-targets-globally-ambitious-firms-geopolitical-de-risking-drives-singapore-flows?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T07:00:00+08:00 Citi targets globally ambitious firms as geopolitical de-risking drives Singapore flows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/88481647ecf7f2d17d85d28bafd2c017597784b775efafd9ebd2ec4ad805c2f5 Tasnim Ghiawadwala, global commercial bank head at Citi, says: “Our clients are realising that (they) can’t put all (their) eggs in one basket.” Tasnim Ghiawadwala, global commercial bank head at Citi, says: “Our clients are realising that (they) can’t put all (their) eggs in one basket.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/shell-mark-135-years-singapore-major-energy-and-innovation-forum-oct-9?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T07:00:00+08:00 Shell to mark 135 years in Singapore with major energy and innovation forum on Oct 9 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e17202b7007b670d196dc9e76a6bd35cd441cc3babd5910a8478cf1c215d7b9e The programme will conclude with a focus on high-performance technology through Shell’s longstanding partnership with F1 team Scuderia Ferrari HP. The programme will conclude with a focus on high-performance technology through Shell’s longstanding partnership with F1 team Scuderia Ferrari HP. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/rethinking-familiar-one-industry-time?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T07:00:00+08:00 Rethinking the familiar, one industry at a time https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15287757acf295bdf3497c735f66b76f21446578f2f026dbffcee310b0c44c71 The Emerging Enterprise Award celebrates young businesses across Asia that pair innovation with sustainable growth and the ability to scale. The Emerging Enterprise Award celebrates young businesses across Asia that pair innovation with sustainable growth and the ability to scale. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/go-ahead-let-ai-write-your-performance-review?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T07:00:00+08:00 Go ahead, let AI write your performance review https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b12f5fb57c7b9d543e2acbf0a0fee8f4c368f950c99580b397390d80c437633 For all the impressive strides the technology has made, large language models still make both the abysmal and the outstanding sound uncannily similar. For all the impressive strides the technology has made, large language models still make both the abysmal and the outstanding sound uncannily similar. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/openai-us30-billion-round-talks-uae-funds-blackrock The Business Times en 2026-10-06T06:51:13+08:00 OpenAI in US$30 billion round talks with UAE funds, BlackRock https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/302ac876fff8513c6a75fddd2fd4cb2ce2d589006da1e3cc4600da578848d8dd The ChatGPT maker is seeking a roughly US$1.4 trillion valuation after postponing its IPO plans. The ChatGPT maker is seeking a roughly US$1.4 trillion valuation after postponing its IPO plans. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iraq-seeks-more-tankers-control-its-hormuz-oil-transits The Business Times en 2026-10-06T06:38:20+08:00 Iraq seeks more tankers to control its Hormuz oil transits https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fdf6e7631c5dddaaf37f24bbfdcebe241e814b7c4ae5efa53983c383fcea11f0 The move comes as recovering Gulf oil exports increase demand for the limited pool of tankers available to navigate Hormuz. The move comes as recovering Gulf oil exports increase demand for the limited pool of tankers available to navigate Hormuz. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/saudi-east-west-oil-pipeline-said-be-flowing-normal The Business Times en 2026-10-06T06:24:22+08:00 Saudi East-West oil pipeline is said to be flowing as normal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54283252119e42b9ce2e11a7051cbc6a0f57a255a88bb924553189d143866cab Oil prices that jumped as much as 1.2% after the report on attacks to the East-West pipeline eased following news of the normal operations. Oil prices that jumped as much as 1.2% after the report on attacks to the East-West pipeline eased following news of the normal operations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-holds-decline-signs-increased-middle-east-shipments The Business Times en 2026-10-06T06:10:58+08:00 Oil holds decline on signs of increased Middle East shipments https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/116c9abe4d121304d19ff3923847839ab00d1ae28bf929e7d853a2fdafea0bc4 Persian Gulf producers are moving larger volumes through the Strait of Hormuz. Persian Gulf producers are moving larger volumes through the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/asean-faces-widening-electricity-security-challenges-amid-rising-demand-iea-report?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T06:00:00+08:00 Asean faces widening electricity security challenges amid rising demand: IEA report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/41ab12ad8a1a7a398c2849ee924ae9dda3d7d5ed5ba6cff81118cb314c83601b The Asean region is facing a widening set of electricity security challenges due to a tightening supply and demand balance, and changes in the generation mix. The Asean region is facing a widening set of electricity security challenges due to a tightening supply and demand balance, and changes in the generation mix. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-gains-banks-boost-french-stocks-slide-fiscal-fears The Business Times en 2026-10-06T05:58:43+08:00 Europe's Stoxx 600 gains on banks boost; French stocks slide on fiscal fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5b0cdb6ee49dd9f259da179f1fba850dc410abaca1e5e2de2b947e62c0bf67a7 Industrial goods and services lost 0.7%, dragged down by a 10% slide in Schneider Electric as investors weighed the size of its largest-ever acquisition. Industrial goods and services lost 0.7%, dragged down by a 10% slide in Schneider Electric as investors weighed the size of its largest-ever acquisition. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nasdaq-notches-record-high-close-investors-focus-earnings The Business Times en 2026-10-06T05:49:28+08:00 Nasdaq notches record high close as investors focus on earnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a0e3c42838caa1e116b6715104f40678411ad1c7b6a6adeefcb4dd4a53fa17a Volume on US exchanges was relatively light, with 16.8 billion shares traded, compared to an average of 17.3 billion shares over the previous 20 sessions. Volume on US exchanges was relatively light, with 16.8 billion shares traded, compared to an average of 17.3 billion shares over the previous 20 sessions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/tiong-woon-corporation-big-profits-heavy-lifting?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-06T05:00:00+08:00 Tiong Woon Corporation: Big profits in heavy lifting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/023df2bb50285c1fbf0727542dda456df27a6969dfdd94fea33d6f6098ad9dca Crane owner Tiong Woon is reporting stronger earnings, boosting its capital expenditure and lifting its dividend. Crane owner Tiong Woon is reporting stronger earnings, boosting its capital expenditure and lifting its dividend. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-opens-muted-tech-stocks-take-breather The Business Times en 2026-10-05T22:01:49+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street opens muted as tech stocks take a breather https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e83b62a05128024132936bfbcaac64987ac565f5f9f77423b09fc2a3c063004b The Nasdaq was up 43.06 points, or 0.16 per cent, at 27,233.93 at the open on Monday. The Nasdaq was up 43.06 points, or 0.16 per cent, at 27,233.93 at the open on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/euro-hits-17-month-low-dollar-near-pre-liberation-day-highs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T21:33:31+08:00 Euro hits 17-month low, dollar near pre-Liberation Day highs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b09e4fa0777b1d23eac3bd76ae1c1a1ba6d61de1714169c7b8d68136d5a382be Planned budget cuts in France, which have deepened an already acute funding crunch in the education sector, have fuelled discontent and sparked protests in the country. Planned budget cuts in France, which have deepened an already acute funding crunch in the education sector, have fuelled discontent and sparked protests in the country. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/digital-payment-tokens-insurance-policies-could-become-tax-exempted-singapore-family-offices?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T21:30:55+08:00 Digital payment tokens, insurance policies could become tax-exempted for Singapore family offices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a38618dc604a92bc7777d91537154099d4bdee471ca603ebe74af31c54ff220d DPM Gan says Singapore’s innovation and enterprise ecosystem offers families opportunities to invest in companies that are developing solutions for Asia and the world. DPM Gan says Singapore’s innovation and enterprise ecosystem offers families opportunities to invest in companies that are developing solutions for Asia and the world. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ex-prince-andrew-takes-police-court-over-search-warrants-linked-epstein The Business Times en 2026-10-05T21:11:16+08:00 Ex-prince Andrew takes police to court over search warrants linked to Epstein https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/89eba54e3f067f7978a218700c19a1fd59629318cb128fec30b7148a07396908 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (centre) leaves Aylsham Police Station on the day of his arrest, Aylsham, Britain, Feb 19, 2026. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (centre) leaves Aylsham Police Station on the day of his arrest, Aylsham, Britain, Feb 19, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/70-asian-families-set-transfer-wealth-only-half-see-next-gen-ready-family-office?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T21:07:41+08:00 70% of Asian families set to transfer wealth, but only half see next gen ready for family office https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/234d19ac3448e5c83307d62555cc2e4a4307e5bd1182507d18ef9a65b2f810e8 graphic of money being transferred Having a succession plan is not the same as having a generation prepared to exercise stewardship, WMI says. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/hao-mart-owner-resisting-ogs-mortgage-foreclosure-his-tanglin-gcb?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T20:30:43+08:00 Hao Mart owner resisting OG’s mortgage foreclosure on his Tanglin GCB https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75de03295ebff4f15ec229504ac8817ad24012087f88d7d772575a10e0086d4b Hao Mart was evicted by department store operator OG on alleged rental arrears and breaches of the lease agreement, less than two years into the lease. Hao Mart was evicted by department store operator OG on alleged rental arrears and breaches of the lease agreement, less than two years into the lease. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/akzo-nobel-sell-south-east-asia-paints-business-nippon-paint-us1-35-billion The Business Times en 2026-10-05T20:14:02+08:00 Akzo Nobel to sell South-east Asia paints business to Nippon Paint for US$1.35 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/23c5ff13783691578da174f221be2b9fb348b5fe6e54e1a354292904714fc4b2 Akzo Nobel, the Dulux paint-maker, earlier divested its decorative paints operations in India and Pakistan for US$1.6 billion and 50 million euros, respectively. Akzo Nobel, the Dulux paint-maker, earlier divested its decorative paints operations in India and Pakistan for US$1.6 billion and 50 million euros, respectively. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/half-new-accounts-private-banks-singapore-industry-group-opened-month-abs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T19:55:54+08:00 Half of new accounts at private banks in Singapore industry group opened in a month: ABS https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1edf0e5d9a76dd8415479f7181392e89c6f8315f295d05375b911ae9d88fc57c Most member banks of the Private Banking Industry Group have reduced their account-opening times since end-2025, says the Association of Banks in Singapore. Most member banks of the Private Banking Industry Group have reduced their account-opening times since end-2025, says the Association of Banks in Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/semiconductor-firm-mi-material-lodges-preliminary-prospectus-raise-indicative-s168-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T19:50:47+08:00 Semiconductor firm Mi Material lodges preliminary prospectus to raise an indicative S$168 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1bf8819db90654a7729da0bb4b83ea680c141d6cb47eb45ee807b640e616c14b Mi Material will offer 77.5 million offering shares at an indicative offering price of S$1.80, with the final price to be confirmed upon registration of the prospectus. Mi Material will offer 77.5 million offering shares at an indicative offering price of S$1.80, with the final price to be confirmed upon registration of the prospectus. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/seized-sentosa-cove-bungalows-owned-money-launderers-su-haijin-and-two-others-hit-market?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T19:28:16+08:00 Seized Sentosa Cove bungalows owned by money launderers Su Haijin and two others hit the market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6d78009dfbdd95e200b8aea03ad29610f629883c6a9962ab85b7d5773911d052 Three bungalows owned by convicted money launderers Zhang Ruijin and his lover Lin Baoying in Sentosa Cove are up for sale.   Three bungalows owned by convicted money launderers Zhang Ruijin and his lover Lin Baoying in Sentosa Cove are up for sale.   https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/shopping-spree-why-investors-are-after-singapore-retail-assets?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T18:40:21+08:00 Shopping spree: Why investors are after Singapore retail assets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1928e056588cdc99b9e1ebdfc433d63ac06a1ea603c1c84a6d7e832781858cd0 CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust acquired Paragon from Cuscaden Peak for S$3.9 billion. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust acquired Paragon from Cuscaden Peak for S$3.9 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-track-regional-gains-monday-sti-0-5?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T18:35:45+08:00 Singapore shares track regional gains on Monday; STI up 0.5% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad91b730f61507c7291431626b48abce0e575091303a13bdeb48f276e9226b3d Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 269 to 225, as 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion change hands. Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 269 to 225, as 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/clean-kinetics-breaks-ground-s2-5-million-solar-project-sats-thailands-central-kitchen?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T18:35:13+08:00 Clean Kinetics breaks ground on S$2.5 million solar project in Sats Thailand’s central kitchen https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2756440b42eae84e4a3ed7073a5620307b4a74251fee89fa532af0cce3bd27b Groundbreaking ceremony Targeted for completion by end-January 2027, the project entails the installation of about 5,000 solar panels on rooftops, carports and on the ground. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-5?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T18:24:12+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 5) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9168db067503b59bba5bce545f50cb1bbc812fa2f0535218c403b8ae8f973e1f Tech employment in non-tech sectors rose 5.3% year on year to 130,900, while the number of tech professionals in tech sectors increased 1.8% to 91,300.  Tech employment in non-tech sectors rose 5.3% year on year to 130,900, while the number of tech professionals in tech sectors increased 1.8% to 91,300.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-booming-economy-not-helping-trump The Business Times en 2026-10-05T18:00:00+08:00 Why a booming economy is not helping Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2a896e316c7abb45b5fe2ea5ea80014dfbe59f8aa0fc6e2d28646c5a2c832f69 Frustration with the US economy predates both AI and President Donald Trump’s second term. Frustration with the US economy predates both AI and President Donald Trump’s second term. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/spains-sanchez-calls-snap-election-after-housing-plan-fails The Business Times en 2026-10-05T17:53:34+08:00 Spain’s Sanchez calls snap election after housing plan fails https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/05b4305fbfcc69eaf6f724fe71b597d4bb5657d466d1573551ac397994b0512f Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez came to power in 2018 and, without a stable parliamentary majority, has spent much of his tenure navigating a succession of crises.  Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez came to power in 2018 and, without a stable parliamentary majority, has spent much of his tenure navigating a succession of crises.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/india-us-trade-talks-have-reached-plateau-says-finance-minister The Business Times en 2026-10-05T17:22:11+08:00 India-US trade talks have reached a ‘plateau’, says finance minister https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ef8104b610301692c8db9f5b7c0b6d5fbe16ab7dd594dce233354ab7eaeb7051 India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised the increasing use of tariffs to tackle trade imbalances, or “weaponising” them, saying the use of such levies had moved beyond the role of an instrument in negotiations. India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised the increasing use of tariffs to tackle trade imbalances, or “weaponising” them, saying the use of such levies had moved beyond the role of an instrument in negotiations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/scarily-thin-global-oil-stocks-could-take-two-years-rebuild-saudi-aramco-chief-warns The Business Times en 2026-10-05T17:20:22+08:00 ‘Scarily thin’ global oil stocks could take two years to rebuild, Saudi Aramco chief warns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2909148fb37e4fe0563a996b566d35d780f9fe3cccafa90465579f07059adfd3 Almost 3 billion barrels of oil supply have been lost since the start of the Iran war, Saudi Aramco chief executive Amin Nasser said. Almost 3 billion barrels of oil supply have been lost since the start of the Iran war, Saudi Aramco chief executive Amin Nasser said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-digital-economy-employs-222000-and-accounts-20-gdp-imda?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T17:19:41+08:00 Singapore’s digital economy employs 222,000 and accounts for 20% of GDP: IMDA https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b52fec783f6b1b357b97f0461b1799adc36ed4b73c366438f1c960ee49f501f Tech employment in non-tech sectors rose 5.3% year on year to 130,900, while the number of tech professionals in tech sectors increased 1.8% to 91,300. Tech employment in non-tech sectors rose 5.3% year on year to 130,900, while the number of tech professionals in tech sectors increased 1.8% to 91,300. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eurozone-business-growth-hits-over-3-12-year-high-despite-inflation-worries-pmi The Business Times en 2026-10-05T16:29:29+08:00 Eurozone business growth hits over 3-1/2-year high despite inflation worries: PMI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/23c6ee4279288843ca51b65364c8b5cf1e1e024c13727aa538566bafd42acb7c The S&P Global Eurozone Services PMI rose to a 10-month high of 53.0 in September from August’s 51.6. The S&P Global Eurozone Services PMI rose to a 10-month high of 53.0 in September from August’s 51.6. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/tsao-pao-chee-partners-stanchart-foundation-advance-youth-employment-s-e-asias-ocean-economy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T16:29:14+08:00 Tsao Pao Chee partners StanChart Foundation to advance youth employment in S-E Asia’s ocean economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e2fdb8f9ff64dbeed1de8eb9d966d7891e90b0bd085c4d1de204626899d43c12 people ride a wooden boat, in the fishing village of Torosiaje, Gorontalo province, Indonesia, Jul 28, 2026. Employment opportunities in Indonesia include seaweed aggregation and processing, and shrimp farm management in Indonesia, StanChart’s report shows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-9-month-investment-banking-fees-hit-5-year-high-us693-8-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T16:11:36+08:00 Singapore 9-month investment banking fees hit 5-year high of US$693.8 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eb6534a7006b287a4b9d0f38c905247a2f11a3815e515d6e68fcf11b00c58491 Singapore accounted for 69.3% of South-east Asia’s fee pools in the first nine months of the year. Singapore accounted for 69.3% of South-east Asia’s fee pools in the first nine months of the year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/takaichi-pledges-fiscal-discipline-japans-debt-bill-rises The Business Times en 2026-10-05T15:53:18+08:00 Takaichi pledges fiscal discipline as Japan’s debt bill rises https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/547fc78e3f09e34f3046ec3017eb4389ee13752386db0db93ab3e0975a4c38b0 Japan PM Sanae Takaichi delivers her policy speech at parliament, Tokyo, Japan, Oct 5, 2026. Japan PM Sanae Takaichi delivers her policy speech at parliament, Tokyo, Japan, Oct 5, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysian-firms-turn-short-term-borrowing-cash-buffers-shrink-bank-negara?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T15:42:03+08:00 Malaysian firms turn to short-term borrowing as cash buffers shrink: Bank Negara https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9930cdd13134e8fd6a0d1839f7ae52ad26ef5733a7fb460a5c563f3bf7ce208e Malaysia’s business conditions remain stable, but factors such as rising input costs and delayed payments are increasingly squeezing vulnerable SMEs. Malaysia’s business conditions remain stable, but factors such as rising input costs and delayed payments are increasingly squeezing vulnerable SMEs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australias-property-boom-unravelling-how-bad-will-it-get The Business Times en 2026-10-05T15:26:02+08:00 Australia’s property boom is unravelling. How bad will it get? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c9e59cc2b2305dbb0a519c36dc9b7c15c2c8a6eb9b03ff8bdf04f63dc98562d Nationally, property prices have fallen for six consecutive months. The declines have been steepest in Australia’s two biggest and most expensive cities: Sydney values, for instance, are down 8.6% from their February peak. Nationally, property prices have fallen for six consecutive months. The declines have been steepest in Australia’s two biggest and most expensive cities: Sydney values, for instance, are down 8.6% from their February peak. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/huawei-agrees-multi-year-patent-licensing-deal-qualcomm The Business Times en 2026-10-05T15:21:12+08:00 Huawei agrees to a multi-year patent licensing deal with Qualcomm https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eb6ade340b5c9055b920e21757816878436bd9b4c89d074cd4970e5ba132af0b It is Huawei’s first patent licensing deal with Qualcomm that covers 5G technologies. It is Huawei’s first patent licensing deal with Qualcomm that covers 5G technologies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/house-discuss-claims-civil-servants-disproportionately-bought-homes-near-unannounced-mrt-stops?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T15:01:45+08:00 House to discuss claims that civil servants disproportionately bought homes near unannounced MRT stops https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f15c12a042969692ad4a17dc38b8c9384cf3bc7b3805b601cc5efec44b4ef00 Nine MPs have raised questions to the Government on the claims. Nine MPs have raised questions to the Government on the claims. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/japan-wants-us-close-just-not-too-close The Business Times en 2026-10-05T15:00:00+08:00 Japan wants the US close. Just not too close https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9d3a02603e733509b42049b041b689ffe21b7cfbea7b29a0ceb9854f35d4c9dc image of Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump At a time when other US allies are looking to distance themselves from Washington, Tokyo is working to maintain optimal distance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-sets-aside-s118-million-research-bio-based-chemicals?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T15:00:00+08:00 Singapore sets aside S$118 million for research into bio-based chemicals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82c0d3f59a2720e5e8a22284add7a697f3d4f6c52cb5f59f68b30fb1a85d3ed6 At the launch of NCEB are, from left: National Research Foundation deputy CEO Tan Weizhe; NCEB executive director Matthew Chang; Minister for Education Desmond Lee; NUS president Tan Eng Chye; and EDB managing director Jermaine Loy. At the launch of NCEB are, from left: National Research Foundation deputy CEO Tan Weizhe; NCEB executive director Matthew Chang; Minister for Education Desmond Lee; NUS president Tan Eng Chye; and EDB managing director Jermaine Loy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/asean-business/five-things-know-about-indonesias-latest-coal-ownership-shake?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T14:44:49+08:00 Five things to know about Indonesia’s latest coal ownership shake-up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/088d36d2f0e8051ff49ef206a76d33eb3256a5ff313f2743106325cb62fbb1f8 The deal could offer a glimpse into how ownership of the country’s largest mining assets may evolve. The deal could offer a glimpse into how ownership of the country’s largest mining assets may evolve. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/revoluts-rise-become-europes-us115-billion-big-bank-rival The Business Times en 2026-10-05T14:41:59+08:00 Revolut’s rise to become Europe’s US$115 billion big bank rival https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c03c9e5899d35946c93b163fddf54fdb142cd96227d5d55310e5c6766e820014 Revolut has a loan-to-deposit ratio of just 6 per cent, lower than its rivals. Revolut has a loan-to-deposit ratio of just 6 per cent, lower than its rivals. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/thailand-cracks-down-foreigners-tourist-paradise-reconsiders-its-welcome The Business Times en 2026-10-05T13:50:10+08:00 As Thailand cracks down on foreigners, a tourist paradise reconsiders its welcome https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad5c6ff1f115fd0c36b9f9d0ca2717a9bc8446ff188a2e5201e253b8aeeafa28 Four Seasons Koh Samui (pictured). Resentment towards some foreigners is breeding in a country that has spent decades selling itself as a tourist paradise. Four Seasons Koh Samui (pictured). Resentment towards some foreigners is breeding in a country that has spent decades selling itself as a tourist paradise. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-retail-sales-growth-slows-0-7-august-misses-forecasts?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T13:17:37+08:00 Singapore retail sales growth slows to 0.7% in August, misses forecasts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2751b75e73aab58e04ff9b2b6e47faaf365510052fe69d5df451c70ee7d14ff0 On a seasonally adjusted, month-on-month basis, retail sales fall 1% in August, reversing the previous month’s 0.6% expansion. On a seasonally adjusted, month-on-month basis, retail sales fall 1% in August, reversing the previous month’s 0.6% expansion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-plans-first-ai-law-2027-scrutiny-intensifies The Business Times en 2026-10-05T13:10:16+08:00 Malaysia plans first AI law in 2027 as scrutiny intensifies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c07072bd0f3a31edf0a53dce780aa1bf8e8a46ae721ffb76ec5844870fdf74e Malaysia’s planned legislation is part of a push by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government to address the risks of the growing use of AI and social media. Malaysia’s planned legislation is part of a push by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government to address the risks of the growing use of AI and social media. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/deepseek-and-huawei-take-aim-nvidias-formidable-moat The Business Times en 2026-10-05T13:00:00+08:00 DeepSeek and Huawei take aim at Nvidia’s formidable moat https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/85ac0892355a1ae755d19b5a2ab28cddde0774b380b2e203fbea4f43ee0bec43 DeepSeek has redeveloped its TileLang tools for Huawei’s Ascend platform – and is making them freely available for others to use. DeepSeek has redeveloped its TileLang tools for Huawei’s Ascend platform – and is making them freely available for others to use. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/asia-front-line-economic-risk-if-ai-boom-turns-bust-study The Business Times en 2026-10-05T12:27:14+08:00 Asia on front line of economic risk if AI boom turns to bust: study https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b12f5fb57c7b9d543e2acbf0a0fee8f4c368f950c99580b397390d80c437633 A report by the Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office notes that Asia is “increasingly integrated into AI-related financial markets”. A report by the Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office notes that Asia is “increasingly integrated into AI-related financial markets”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/malaysias-durian-glut-carries-wider-lesson-about-growth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T12:00:00+08:00 Malaysia’s durian glut carries a wider lesson about growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9d8d166312a1ec0a445fd1a714c15b8e3716689eccd6273ee226471e2a1d83e5 Closing the distance between attracting investment and spreading prosperity may be the next important test of Malaysia’s growth story. Closing the distance between attracting investment and spreading prosperity may be the next important test of Malaysia’s growth story. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/case-calls-law-prepayments-true-groups-consumer-losses-soar-s3-78-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T11:54:36+08:00 Case calls for law on prepayments as True Group’s consumer losses soar to S$3.78 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/67a2202674b8d04ad6308b8989fd4cf0d09959f649f9cbb215b7899fd11640cc True Fitness and True Yoga were among the businesses in the fitness and wellness sectors that closed this year. True Fitness and True Yoga were among the businesses in the fitness and wellness sectors that closed this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/renting-could-beat-buying-private-property-if-home-loan-rates-rise?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T11:42:32+08:00 Renting could beat buying private property if home loan rates rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f59171733c143d7e858645cc8f31a2474ca685c67455d4fa394c1dc28d046756 Private housing properties in Singapore. Higher interest rates could adversely affect individuals who take on a new housing loan or refinance an existing one. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/data-centre-operator-firmus-said-plan-allocating-half-ipo-existing-investors The Business Times en 2026-10-05T11:38:51+08:00 Data centre operator Firmus said to plan allocating half of IPO to existing investors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f34c500399d277eefb3dcba384ec863e418024652962b1a18f12bc911c4091a Firmus is seeking to raise as much as US$5.5 billion, including a greenshoe option, in one of Australia’s largest-ever IPOs. Firmus is seeking to raise as much as US$5.5 billion, including a greenshoe option, in one of Australia’s largest-ever IPOs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/should-accept-some-bad-things-happening-openais-altman-says-ai-benefits-warrant-some-risks The Business Times en 2026-10-05T11:18:14+08:00 ‘Should accept some bad things happening’: OpenAI's Altman says AI benefits warrant some risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6fe3baed7dae50f84ce6f9b5886d3e67a56bc63041d02ac0f4be4259c512dbd3 Sam Altman noted that “a completely unacceptable trade-off” runs counter to the “lighter-touch regulatory stance” backed by OpenAI. Sam Altman noted that “a completely unacceptable trade-off” runs counter to the “lighter-touch regulatory stance” backed by OpenAI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/singapore-corporate-awards/gallery/2026?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T10:22:02+08:00 2026 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/saudi-arabia-unexpectedly-cuts-november-oil-prices-asia-6-year-lows The Business Times en 2026-10-05T10:02:23+08:00 Saudi Arabia unexpectedly cuts November oil prices to Asia to 6-year lows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/039027b718d0b2ff500d16103377e107e5571f583c0e2f9afdf7b28302a3b230 November’s discount marks the widest price differential for Arab Light crude oil to Asia since June 2020. November’s discount marks the widest price differential for Arab Light crude oil to Asia since June 2020. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-high-value-market-chatgpt-ads-indonesia-vietnam-offer-scale-analysts?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T10:00:03+08:00 Singapore a high-value market for ChatGPT ads, but Indonesia, Vietnam offer scale: analysts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/594c24cd7bf4dea1f0a60ae6576150612f1abdd868a37e006dc3dedc4c1b6e75 A logo of the ChatGPT app on a smartphone ChatGPT has advertisement services in more than 60 markets, with annual recurring revenue reaching more than US$1 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/middle-east-crude-oil-exports-exceed-pre-iran-war-levels-tanker-attacks-increase The Business Times en 2026-10-05T09:47:04+08:00 Middle East crude oil exports exceed pre-Iran war levels but tanker attacks increase https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d05e537266c82259d9b5a8d8da2fd00ca0729daab9b28cbdb821394a969e336 Regional crude exports exceed pre-war levels on Sep 24 and between Sep 27 and 29, rising to between 19.5 million barrels per day (bpd) and 22.5 million bpd. Regional crude exports exceed pre-war levels on Sep 24 and between Sep 27 and 29, rising to between 19.5 million barrels per day (bpd) and 22.5 million bpd. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-edges-higher-markets-weigh-us-jobs-data-impact-fed-path The Business Times en 2026-10-05T09:23:10+08:00 Gold edges higher as markets weigh US jobs data impact on Fed path https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ae8b428fac0d0087ff99e92b94dcf6ec5e2f4cc56028fc88a8b8c4e72408115d US non-farm payrolls grew in September, easing pressure on the Fed to quickly raise borrowing costs to combat sticky inflation. US non-farm payrolls grew in September, easing pressure on the Fed to quickly raise borrowing costs to combat sticky inflation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/japan-stocks-gain-asian-shares-rise-fed-hike-bets-ease-oil-gains The Business Times en 2026-10-05T09:09:36+08:00 Japan stocks gain, Asian shares rise as Fed hike bets ease, oil gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/49f52f302e0fd3a9bff7492316ab5e686d90dd11d1b4cb29b685f9e65b2ec143 As at 9.06 am Tokyo time, the Hang Seng futures fell 0.2%, Japan’s Topix rose 0.9% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.6%.  As at 9.06 am Tokyo time, the Hang Seng futures fell 0.2%, Japan’s Topix rose 0.9% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.6%.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ix-biopharma-converts-us1-2-million-debt-shares-preserve-cash-us-expansion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T09:09:27+08:00 iX Biopharma converts US$1.2 million debt to shares to preserve cash for US expansion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e474a921601bdda32d8f00dd82301b3e5fcbc9cfc602d5b853ba186c5baafa06 Strips of Wafermine, a non-opioid drug from iXBiopharma. iX Biopharma’s Wafermine is a non-opioid sublingual ketamine wafer used for treating acute moderate to severe pain. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-far-east-orchard-ultragreen-ai-ix-biopharma?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T08:50:26+08:00 Stocks to watch: Far East Orchard, UltraGreen.ai, iX Biopharma https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c83dd64c917bc54b0973a3d7d13b842c4080e050fa0786cbaecbd21209a0d21 Far East Orchard is acquiring an additional 42% stake in the managers of FEHT for S$28.3 million. Far East Orchard is acquiring an additional 42% stake in the managers of FEHT for S$28.3 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/far-east-orchard-crosses-s3-billion-aum-target-stake-buys-business-trust-managers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T08:31:54+08:00 Far East Orchard crosses S$3 billion AUM target with stake buys in business trust managers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c83dd64c917bc54b0973a3d7d13b842c4080e050fa0786cbaecbd21209a0d21 The transaction will increase Far East Orchard’s ownership in the managers from its current 33% to 75%. The transaction will increase Far East Orchard’s ownership in the managers from its current 33% to 75%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-backed-yemeni-government-declares-war-against-houthis The Business Times en 2026-10-05T08:28:06+08:00 Saudi-backed Yemeni government declares war against Houthis https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6c46104d95996caab954232a1c71cd359a2330053b13c02d84d6ec6ee05155e3 Rashad al-Alimi, leader of the internationally-recognised Yemeni government, said his armed forces aim to reclaim territory lost to the Houthis. Rashad al-Alimi, leader of the internationally-recognised Yemeni government, said his armed forces aim to reclaim territory lost to the Houthis. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/columns/port-giant-psa-could-be-prized-candidate-singapores-pursuit-high-quality-listings?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T07:00:00+08:00 Port giant PSA could be a prized candidate in Singapore’s pursuit of high-quality listings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/06f23cb8518bb503b71c2bf148de93d359c86365dd889707d9a7224273145b48 Singapore-headquartered PSA International owns a portfolio of port, supply chain and marine services businesses spanning 45 countries. Singapore-headquartered PSA International owns a portfolio of port, supply chain and marine services businesses spanning 45 countries. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights89?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T07:00:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab0fb5713fdf6a64c68c4d47d2781c38e4eca4ab7c07cf37e7a673d9b1c4b302 The LPG market remained firm this week despite a relatively quiet start, with a limited number of fixtures concluded.  The LPG market remained firm this week despite a relatively quiet start, with a limited number of fixtures concluded.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippine-power-giant-first-gen-rebuffs-foreign-offers-plans-us2-6-billion-expansion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T07:00:00+08:00 Philippine power giant First Gen rebuffs foreign offers, plans up to US$2.6 billion in expansion  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a9bce3ff1cc4c56ce9f240da0bbc7f0ce50280c5372bd54aeb02bec562092234 First Gen is expanding its geothermal business, rejecting an offer for its EDC subsidiary from Indonesia’s renewables giant Barito Group . First Gen is expanding its geothermal business, rejecting an offer for its EDC subsidiary from Indonesia’s renewables giant Barito Group . https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/south-east-asias-lng-hunger-sparks-caution-over-volatile-prices-infra-gaps?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T07:00:00+08:00 South-east Asia’s LNG hunger sparks caution over volatile prices, infra gaps https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7cc1ef82cfb11e130940d88618b7fa836a5efb9f70f6ddbe0f94ac1799db49f6 A mockup of Petronas’ floating liquefied natural gas facility. The company has about 40 MTPA of LNG capacity worldwide, and wants to reach 55 MTPA by 2035. A mockup of Petronas’ floating liquefied natural gas facility. The company has about 40 MTPA of LNG capacity worldwide, and wants to reach 55 MTPA by 2035. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nasdaq-100s-uptrend-intact-after-rebound-above-key-support?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T07:00:00+08:00 Nasdaq 100’s uptrend intact after rebound above key support https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b286b5c76d58e7d715be934240a42879baee02e372cb4a9a4d201b4c90895f89 From a technical perspective, the Nasdaq 100 is currently testing an important resistance cluster between 30,900 and 31,050.  From a technical perspective, the Nasdaq 100 is currently testing an important resistance cluster between 30,900 and 31,050.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/can-south-east-asias-energy-transition-survive-transactional-world The Business Times en 2026-10-05T07:00:00+08:00 Can South-east Asia’s energy transition survive a transactional world? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fb7b55c8ac406eca449a3a13030da0a87670ba197b29ee11d31c4960d6dc173e Flags of the 11 Asean nations. By pooling markets, infrastructure and bargaining power, Asean can reduce its vulnerability to crises. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-expected-follow-eu-tariffs-chinese-evs-times-says The Business Times en 2026-10-05T06:49:22+08:00 UK expected to follow EU with tariffs on Chinese EVs, Times says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/79d334488ed1933bbf50ce27fa680194310404a7346e62d8851d9bb4412f6a81 The EU has made clear that UK could be cut from the Made in Europe scheme if it does not act on the tariffs, The Times of London reported on Oct 4.  The EU has made clear that UK could be cut from the Made in Europe scheme if it does not act on the tariffs, The Times of London reported on Oct 4.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-steadies-middle-east-crude-exports-rise-and-g7-release-stocks The Business Times en 2026-10-05T06:36:48+08:00 Oil steadies as Middle East crude exports rise and G7 to release stocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/53040a9d8d1d8b92df26cb0a45b5810d4c3e47a41ff1591da931c55b3f767233 G7 countries agreed on Oct 2 to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude from emergency reserves. G7 countries agreed on Oct 2 to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude from emergency reserves. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-lead-ai-over-china-narrows-after-deepseek-gains-report The Business Times en 2026-10-05T06:22:12+08:00 US lead in AI over China narrows after DeepSeek gains: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fa8b4b259a4f4d1556fcc2d1c8fcead84f3236b20107e7b38b734d8ab1862eb Chinese models face increasing US regulatory scrutiny and even potential bans after allegations of model distillation. Chinese models face increasing US regulatory scrutiny and even potential bans after allegations of model distillation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ex-anthropic-researcher-jacob-coxon-testifies-new-york-city-council-ai-hearing The Business Times en 2026-10-05T06:09:10+08:00 Ex-Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon testifies at New York City Council AI hearing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b4ab04a8d2d6c7df67fe2d8d9f0b272259719723612f7c798b03e76ed0faaa9 Coxon testified at the request of council speaker Julie Menin, who wants to pass a package of bills that would put new curbs on the industry. Coxon testified at the request of council speaker Julie Menin, who wants to pass a package of bills that would put new curbs on the industry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/weeknds-stadium-sized-dystopian-cyber-pop-space-opera-leaves-singapore-awe?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T06:00:00+08:00 The Weeknd’s stadium-sized dystopian cyber-pop space opera leaves Singapore in awe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bb327a052deb5b3f78f4fd10078ef237ebe0e33a59df521e44770feb3fd62de7 The Weeknd wore a new laser-shooting mask designed by Japanese artist Tetsuya Nakamura for the Asian leg of his After Hours Till Dawn tour. The Weeknd wore a new laser-shooting mask designed by Japanese artist Tetsuya Nakamura for the Asian leg of his After Hours Till Dawn tour. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iraq-shifts-oil-strategy-arranging-tanker-move-past-hormuz The Business Times en 2026-10-05T05:53:50+08:00 Iraq shifts oil strategy by arranging tanker to move past Hormuz https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a7ac1e6e2ab07f498d98b21df6c21ab6632ea48222e1536a3741acce20fdcc29 Oil producers across the Middle East are rushing to secure tankers to underpin their ability to restore flows of crude and refined fuels through the strait. Oil producers across the Middle East are rushing to secure tankers to underpin their ability to restore flows of crude and refined fuels through the strait.