https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/equities-end-higher-anthropics-ipo-filing-buoys-ai-stocks The Business Times en 2026-10-27T05:51:02+08:00 Equities end higher as Anthropic's IPO filing buoys AI stocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b1cd45343978fc99548a2170455a8d2bedcff64ff9ea5341f2fb10edd2b05785 Anthropic’s filing comes as investors increasingly dissect the potential payoff from massive AI spending and at the start of an eventful week.  Anthropic’s filing comes as investors increasingly dissect the potential payoff from massive AI spending and at the start of an eventful week.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/singapore-reits-how-stay-relevant-when-interest-rates-stay-high?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T05:00:00+08:00 Singapore Reits: How to stay relevant when interest rates stay high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ec9994c75d25900f4c6ac800268155d3cdda2321750e88784b0bfae9b5b2ee79 Is a Singapore listing attractive for REITs that own only overseas assets? Is a Singapore listing attractive for REITs that own only overseas assets? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/600-matches-1000-players-first-ocbc-great-eastern-pickleball-open-sees-vibrant-turnout?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T05:00:00+08:00 600 matches, 1,000 players: First OCBC-Great Eastern Pickleball Open sees vibrant turnout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d22e261b41a2c2934571dbe444e7f27884d853934be0a394536435ab8a02fb64 Soham Nitin Jane (in black) and Arsh Ravi Pakhare travelled from India to participate in OCBC-Great Eastern Pickleball Open. Soham Nitin Jane (in black) and Arsh Ravi Pakhare travelled from India to participate in OCBC-Great Eastern Pickleball Open. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropics-ipo-filing-shows-explosive-growth-risks-and-staggering-costs The Business Times en 2026-10-26T22:17:43+08:00 Anthropic’s IPO filing shows explosive growth, risks and staggering costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7374e9c60015e0b97bab3eb2c4e4d8c0b845d725de5820ffb89c868eb19cb3ce The IPO will give Anthropic access to a deep pool of capital to fund its costly AI ambitions. The IPO will give Anthropic access to a deep pool of capital to fund its costly AI ambitions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-opens-higher-anthropics-ipo-filing-sharpens-ai-focus The Business Times en 2026-10-26T22:00:46+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street opens higher as Anthropic’s IPO filing sharpens AI focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b1cd45343978fc99548a2170455a8d2bedcff64ff9ea5341f2fb10edd2b05785 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 105.3 points, or 0.2 per cent, to 52,320.45 on Monday morning. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 105.3 points, or 0.2 per cent, to 52,320.45 on Monday morning. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/nine-companies-singapore-and-region-bag-top-honours-2026-emerging-enterprise-awards?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T22:00:00+08:00 Nine companies from Singapore and the region bag top honours at 2026 Emerging Enterprise Awards https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0830da1346bd4cd541852bbb2e6d47a9f86bcb85b96bee93342d3939608a309b Winners at Emerging Enterprise Awards 2026. From left: Yuen Tat Yan, managing director of Hyperscale DCS; Desmond Ho, CEO of Alpha AI Technology; Nivedita Venkateish, CEO and founder of XEL Lifecare (AIRE); William Yeung, CEO and co-founder of MediConCen; Tyler Peh, CEO, chief marketing officer and co-founder of Woosa Sleep; Inthira Kalanjiam, CEO and founder of Lafre Global; Leong Yew Wei, CEO and founder of Matwerkz Technologies; Rendy Aditya Wachid, CEO and founder of Raesaka Amanah Widyakarya (Parongpong Raw Lab); Steven Ng, director of Geomax Rubber Innovative Products. Winners at Emerging Enterprise Awards 2026. From left: Yuen Tat Yan, managing director of Hyperscale DCS; Desmond Ho, CEO of Alpha AI Technology; Nivedita Venkateish, CEO and founder of XEL Lifecare (AIRE); William Yeung, CEO and co-founder of MediConCen; Tyler Peh, CEO, chief marketing officer and co-founder of Woosa Sleep; Inthira Kalanjiam, CEO and founder of Lafre Global; Leong Yew Wei, CEO and founder of Matwerkz Technologies; Rendy Aditya Wachid, CEO and founder of Raesaka Amanah Widyakarya (Parongpong Raw Lab); Steven Ng, director of Geomax Rubber Innovative Products. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/natural-gas-stay-long-haul-beyond-2050-singapore-international-energy-week-panellists?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T21:42:26+08:00 Natural gas to stay for the long haul beyond 2050: Singapore International Energy Week panellists https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/477b753cf1bd4808a98a378b12dbd4eff6f30fef4e6c88205e13f7122b29f6da Natural gas has been touted as a transition fuel to facilitate governments to gradually shift their energy mix to be more low-carbon. Natural gas has been touted as a transition fuel to facilitate governments to gradually shift their energy mix to be more low-carbon. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/meta-raise-us95-billion-equity-fund-costly-ai-expansion The Business Times en 2026-10-26T21:15:51+08:00 Meta to raise up to US$95 billion in equity to fund costly AI expansion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/14c1562a48b004b8ac29fbf0c2d901d333b01c29761ece538d27110303fdd005 Meta has stepped up spending on data centres, computing capacity and AI products to compete with rivals OpenAI and Anthropic. Meta has stepped up spending on data centres, computing capacity and AI products to compete with rivals OpenAI and Anthropic. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/euro-firms-against-yen-flat-against-us-dollar-ahead-central-bank-meetings The Business Times en 2026-10-26T21:09:02+08:00 Euro firms against yen, flat against US dollar ahead of central bank meetings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82d20b1561ba631986534981bddeef97d6683357f847e8068b39488239b42a44 The euro was flat at US$1.1201. The euro was flat at US$1.1201. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-says-gas-export-cuts-singapore-remain-within-contract-terms?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T21:07:50+08:00 Indonesia says gas export cuts to Singapore remain within contract terms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b1ad3ee5c15b50e730fc545dd2e8e679317049ff833b26b443e631800eb056f4 Indonesia Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia (centre) said the price of gas exports offered to other countries had been relatively economical. Indonesia Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia (centre) said the price of gas exports offered to other countries had been relatively economical. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ifast-q3-profit-rises-24-5-s32-million-overall-revenue-growth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T20:37:56+08:00 iFast Q3 profit rises 24.5% to S$32 million on overall revenue growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1523c2e601cb9ee7e1783a331ee067c2a73ccd57cd9f6aa32380ee1e93252ec4 For the full year, iFast expects to propose a total dividend of S$0.12 per share or more, with at least 43% increase compared to FY2025. For the full year, iFast expects to propose a total dividend of S$0.12 per share or more, with at least 43% increase compared to FY2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/euro-zone-firms-find-it-harder-get-credit-ecb-survey The Business Times en 2026-10-26T20:20:17+08:00 Euro zone firms find it harder to get credit: ECB survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c99dfb912616c800df7033787bb96d0d1d871fe0e2ae973ae4c1c32dca88b3b About 7 per cent of firms reported difficulties in securing a bank loan in the three months to September, rising from 5 per cent in the previous quarter. About 7 per cent of firms reported difficulties in securing a bank loan in the three months to September, rising from 5 per cent in the previous quarter. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telechoice-unit-secures-s1-3-billion-supply-chain-deal-malaysias-u-mobile?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T20:19:45+08:00 TeleChoice unit secures S$1.3 billion supply chain deal from Malaysia’s U Mobile https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2d587dacad1f4ff500b5fd4f11168ade0f2c1610ccaad22e80f01c3a3fdca2a1 The renewal is for a contract originally signed in February 2024 and due to expire in February 2027, which was worth S$500 million. The renewal is for a contract originally signed in February 2024 and due to expire in February 2027, which was worth S$500 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-stocks-close-lower-amid-mixed-regional-showing-sti-down-0-1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T20:07:16+08:00 Singapore stocks close lower amid mixed regional showing; STI down 0.1% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/677fdd1a8b6c47e8ad72760f182f3348e9a0c3ff2b522dc0fe3cf9e7648d3409 Across the broader market, gainers drew level with losers 252 to 252, after 932.6 million securities worth S$1.4 billion changed hands. Across the broader market, gainers drew level with losers 252 to 252, after 932.6 million securities worth S$1.4 billion changed hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-xi-opens-communist-party-plenum-aims-firm-governance-measures The Business Times en 2026-10-26T20:00:28+08:00 China’s Xi opens Communist Party plenum, aims for firm governance measures https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8d67e66fce2a0b8c776bf7797cb7dceea2fabadc3af1d41e02b2d81635db14d7 Analysts say the meeting could be the last major party gathering before its 2027 leadership reshuffle, when Xi is expected to hold on to the top job for a fourth term. Analysts say the meeting could be the last major party gathering before its 2027 leadership reshuffle, when Xi is expected to hold on to the top job for a fourth term. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/childaid-2026-goes-outdoors-free-music-and-arts-festival-uob-plaza?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T20:00:00+08:00 ChildAid 2026 goes outdoors with free music and arts festival at UOB Plaza https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6f35794411f07cae84f629fb4c63ad1bf9b37fa4a281e4206eec0454e4e3cdf6 Amni Musfirah (left) with ChildAid performers at Sing60 Music Festival on Dec 6, 2025. She is the creative director for ChildAid 2026. Amni Musfirah (left) with ChildAid performers at Sing60 Music Festival on Dec 6, 2025. She is the creative director for ChildAid 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/small-nuclear-reactors-could-boost-asean-power-grid-ge-vernova-executive?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T19:35:37+08:00 Small nuclear reactors could boost the Asean Power Grid: GE Vernova executive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/954f1959030445fb4a0ba3de4c5eb4b337502b9df8d8629e40d8628c6925c7d6 Gray also notes that demand in GE Vernova’s gas turbine business remains strong, despite gas market volatility Gray also notes that demand in GE Vernova’s gas turbine business remains strong, despite gas market volatility https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-261?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 26) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/45d9acfbea2941c4167edc2485a2eaf194c1b33d4cb166903c6e28f5a31da308 Singapore can “keep calm and carry on”, thanks to measures it has invested in over many years, says Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng. Singapore can “keep calm and carry on”, thanks to measures it has invested in over many years, says Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/coe-quota-luxury-car-supply-3-3-flat-mainstream-cars?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T18:29:10+08:00 COE quota: Luxury car supply up 3.3%, flat for mainstream cars https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eb030a0c03fcef3c4f6751ae580c52519131aa3600017fdbc6561fbfb2265ff2 The two car categories A and B will have no “cut and fill” additions to their quotas for the upcoming three-month period. The two car categories A and B will have no “cut and fill” additions to their quotas for the upcoming three-month period. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/hang-seng-investment-arm-merge-hsbcs-asset-business-sources The Business Times en 2026-10-26T18:01:11+08:00 Hang Seng investment arm to merge with HSBC’s asset business: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b262c5a5eae9d15183834a2902e653d05fd9ba560515f31bb8971a0db006e02 The proposed merger would mark the first business-line integration between the two banks. The proposed merger would mark the first business-line integration between the two banks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-chinas-stimulus-keeps-missing-mark The Business Times en 2026-10-26T18:00:00+08:00 Why China’s stimulus keeps missing the mark https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6c24236797bbc5b948e776c6648d82665ef99876b7a375faf103a34a7288e6ba The shift towards sectors like EVs reshapes employment in China towards capital-intensive, highly automated production rather than broad job creation. The shift towards sectors like EVs reshapes employment in China towards capital-intensive, highly automated production rather than broad job creation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnams-first-chip-plant-unlikely-meet-2027-target-sources-say-no-deal-yet-asml The Business Times en 2026-10-26T17:02:48+08:00 Vietnam’s first chip plant unlikely to meet 2027 target, sources say no deal yet with ASML https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/882ef020d6009e2794ade1e99e9a0fcb142fed17385e97a724c69457b5a8a9da A representative for ASML declined to comment on the talks with Viettel. A representative for ASML declined to comment on the talks with Viettel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-flat-investors-eye-earnings-energy-drags The Business Times en 2026-10-26T16:48:04+08:00 European shares flat as investors eye earnings; energy drags https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index was flat at 636.26 points by 0809 GMT on Monday. The Stoxx 600 index was flat at 636.26 points by 0809 GMT on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/affordability-ai-issues-driving-us-midterms The Business Times en 2026-10-26T16:41:26+08:00 From affordability to AI, the issues driving the US midterms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4baec37d3fe4533cf7d2c45e0bc96a2bb8243f130509f3514947b7cd0d4f278d Democratic candidates blame President Trump’s tariffs and the Iran war for rising prices and are campaigning to end both. Democratic candidates blame President Trump’s tariffs and the Iran war for rising prices and are campaigning to end both. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinese-carmakers-overtake-japan-europe-first-time The Business Times en 2026-10-26T15:58:49+08:00 Chinese carmakers overtake Japan in Europe for first time https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/967f56eedc7c5d69c00fbe0b180f62185d1531fe5c3af17023a8f38ee196fd7e Visitors at the BYD booth at the 2026 Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, Oct 13, 2026. Visitors at the BYD booth at the 2026 Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, Oct 13, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/us-china-tech-cold-war-moving-undersea The Business Times en 2026-10-26T15:57:57+08:00 The US-China tech cold war is moving undersea https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/09c087f88f7c7dc5aac1e2e8419fd037a5681085531f9a20ddf0bc6d6f5a6fce The Strait of Malacca, the narrow passage between Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, hosts a dense concentration of undersea cables. The Strait of Malacca, the narrow passage between Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, hosts a dense concentration of undersea cables. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/long-life-snacking-occasion The Business Times en 2026-10-26T15:52:02+08:00 The long life of the ‘snacking occasion’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6ed6945fbaa0fec1e5cad362bb0091f7cefa8fdfc4b305a0a5241aefc656f156 Packets of chips and snacks hang at a grocery shop. The term “snacking occasion” has been rising in popularity among executives as companies scramble to continue making money through the day. The term “snacking occasion” has been rising in popularity among executives as companies scramble to continue making money through the day. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/former-minister-maliki-osman-revolut-chairman-join-asia-gulf-holdings-advisory-board?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T15:44:02+08:00 Former minister Maliki Osman, Revolut chairman join Asia Gulf Holdings advisory board https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/73f5f8386912e291a6026e30a679ce7b110d9a9b29cdb9ea46c2a9965e72faa7 Dr Maliki Osman retired from politics in May 2025 after serving as a Member of Parliament for 24 years. Dr Maliki Osman retired from politics in May 2025 after serving as a Member of Parliament for 24 years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/dbs-maybank-ifc-collaborate-funding-johor-singapore-renewable-energy-project?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T15:32:06+08:00 DBS, Maybank, IFC to collaborate on funding Johor-Singapore renewable energy project https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/52e187e4f2c208a50554d17254719ddedfc6deae6e05bd04c20a8d57dee754d0 The US$6 billion venture is expected to be a core pillar of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone master plan. The US$6 billion venture is expected to be a core pillar of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone master plan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/food-delivery-firm-meituan-aims-raise-us1-billion-bond-sale The Business Times en 2026-10-26T15:14:32+08:00 Food-delivery firm Meituan aims to raise US$1 billion in bond sale https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ca6e0e257079bd9c652896c2500ea0b817b52ba13f01f49c61fa9b04043adb7 Meituan is raising the debt as competition has eased in China’s food delivery and retail business following a crackdown by authorities. Meituan is raising the debt as competition has eased in China’s food delivery and retail business following a crackdown by authorities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/you-buy-more-picks-and-shovels-because-you-keep-hitting-gold-why-ai-spending-needs-see-results?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T15:00:00+08:00 ‘You buy more picks and shovels because you keep hitting gold’: Why AI spending needs to see results https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6332c7798cb6102901487c7b323b737c225a5ae74b9a551432f694e36e2d8fe5 Intel CEO Tan Lip-Bu (right) and Broadcom CEO Hock Tan (left) in a panel discussion moderated by DBS CEO Tan Su Shan during the DBS Asia Future Forward Conference. Intel CEO Tan Lip-Bu (right) and Broadcom CEO Hock Tan (left) in a panel discussion moderated by DBS CEO Tan Su Shan during the DBS Asia Future Forward Conference. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bitcoin-dips-below-us80000-ai-related-market-selloff-deepens The Business Times en 2026-10-26T14:57:11+08:00 Bitcoin dips below US$80,000 as AI-related market selloff deepens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff962a851866ddc2c151f70403299a06409e63a5aa2007e509ee29683b5396ed Investors pulled US$772.4 million from US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds on Thursday and Friday. Investors pulled US$772.4 million from US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds on Thursday and Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/dbs-commits-s1-million-haze-relief-efforts-seniors-migrant-workers-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T14:56:04+08:00 DBS commits S$1 million to haze relief efforts for seniors, migrant workers in Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/203a631af46b41f8f3cc334778b887b9b3fadfbff0d55c3f272ae4889ae28a6e image of DBS country head distributing masks to migrant workers DBS Singapore country head Lim Him Chuan distributes N95 masks to migrant workers at Terusan Recreation Centre. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-sees-us50-3-billion-investment-applications-first-nine-months-28-year The Business Times en 2026-10-26T14:36:17+08:00 Thailand sees US$50.3 billion in investment applications in first nine months, up 28% on year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f755be0eb91ac2617f26b84fb8d8da95fcf53afc5ed338eb318c552311cec6b2 Workers at a factory that produces parts for internal combustion engine vehicles in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Sep 23, 2026. Workers at a factory that produces parts for internal combustion engine vehicles in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Sep 23, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-strengthens-measures-against-stock-manipulation-after-market-rout-triggered-msci The Business Times en 2026-10-26T14:10:49+08:00 Indonesia strengthens measures against stock manipulation after market rout triggered by MSCI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/94c9e663693b94e7a48fdfaf4cc2fefaea09f4d9b36dab91ba2caa929729fe5c The MSCI still classifies Indonesia as an “emerging” market. The MSCI still classifies Indonesia as an “emerging” market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japanese-companies-compensate-users-cyberattacks-buffet-economy The Business Times en 2026-10-26T13:54:55+08:00 Japanese companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c9946a197dc34f359f35ef60128b78f389022110d37d1cec94fd5fed0a7c8f59 GMO Internet Group said customers would be compensated for losses stemming from a cyberattack on its foreign exchange trading service. GMO Internet Group said customers would be compensated for losses stemming from a cyberattack on its foreign exchange trading service. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/what-different-us-midterm-outcomes-could-mean-markets The Business Times en 2026-10-26T13:45:37+08:00 What different US midterm outcomes could mean for markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a6e49f3ad137452865bf4871023d26c33b7b380b141eef6d732287930f61da65 An analysis by Wells Fargo & Co found that the S&P 500 Index has risen in the 12 months after every midterm election in the post-World War II era. An analysis by Wells Fargo & Co found that the S&P 500 Index has risen in the 12 months after every midterm election in the post-World War II era. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dfi-retail-group-q3-underlying-profit-17-full-year-guidance-raised?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T13:30:41+08:00 DFI Retail Group Q3 underlying profit up 17%; full-year guidance raised https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/969b99d28ddb6361b8c9a0694b26d2c32e354811bebdd7cd2755448d8417ec47 The Starbucks logo outside an outlet of the coffee chain. In Q3, DFI announced that it would assume restaurant associate Maxim’s existing interests in the Starbucks licensed business. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/government-bring-forward-raising-retirement-age-give-employers-more-financial-support-create-flexi?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T13:30:00+08:00 Government to bring forward raising of retirement age, give employers more financial support to create flexi-load jobs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe62fafa1c2283fdac4c18a70278df3702558c9317218d51611f364bf9e8066e The recommendations aim to help more seniors stay employed for longer, while fostering age-friendly, multigenerational workplaces. The recommendations aim to help more seniors stay employed for longer, while fostering age-friendly, multigenerational workplaces. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/lula-brazils-iconic-working-class-president-wins-fourth-term-dramatic-comeback The Business Times en 2026-10-26T13:25:07+08:00 Lula, Brazil’s iconic working class president, wins fourth term in dramatic comeback https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1379041d7bc1614af8f4c3621f73dd4e0814aa40ece0e6c94ee9c2dfcddf84d3 Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva celebrates with his wife, Rosangela "Janja" da Silva, and Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin after winning the presidential runoff election in Sao Paulo on Oct 26. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva celebrates with his wife, Rosangela "Janja" da Silva, and Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin after winning the presidential runoff election in Sao Paulo on Oct 26. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-factory-output-growth-slows-sharply-3-4-september-missing-forecasts?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T13:00:20+08:00 Singapore factory output growth slows sharply to 3.4% in September, missing forecasts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2286632b5fc1bc11e0a6de75c36207346b29bb9e249d740510d388970883c51 All manufacturing clusters record output growth on a year-on-year basis in September, except chemicals and biomedical manufacturing. All manufacturing clusters record output growth on a year-on-year basis in September, except chemicals and biomedical manufacturing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/netflix-users-are-watching-less-not-opening-app-often The Business Times en 2026-10-26T12:32:56+08:00 Netflix users are watching less, not opening the app as often https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/79df3751dea2fcb7f84df7daddf54fda183ad0ba63628d358474e1b63a5931c6 Netflix has increased its programming budget and is expanding into new categories to attract new customers and retain old ones. Netflix has increased its programming budget and is expanding into new categories to attract new customers and retain old ones. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/iois-lee-yeow-seng-could-be-vindicated-going-big-prime-singapore-city-centre-properties?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T12:19:25+08:00 IOI’s Lee Yeow Seng could be vindicated in going big on prime Singapore city-centre properties https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7399dc81fe0b8248fc52b81e1e701e1d8848b8620e38301f6ee679e4c9b0138f Group CEO Lee Yeow Seng of IOI Properties Group. Group CEO Lee Yeow Seng has plans to reduce IOI Properties’ net debt to equity by injecting selected Singapore assets into a private fund. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cgsi-ocbc-cut-fct-target-price-despite-record-fy2026-payout?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T12:00:21+08:00 CGSI, OCBC cut FCT target price despite record FY2026 payout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b31a07b42f012add6d1c1dd00e433a79c36fc222f9052a95eee1bd833bf8cc6c The proceeds from FCT’s White Sands divestment will lower FCT’s gearing to 36.8%, says Jefferies. The proceeds from FCT’s White Sands divestment will lower FCT’s gearing to 36.8%, says Jefferies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sk-hynix-announce-shareholder-return-plans-wednesday-shares-rise-3 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T11:31:30+08:00 SK Hynix to announce shareholder return plans on Wednesday; shares rise up to 3% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e93bc6f6e97671b44c082ad9a9f39b9720389eaaf109701d180d91a6276c08b3 South Korean newspaper Dong-A Ilbo reported on Oct 26 that SK Hynix is considering the special dividend. South Korean newspaper Dong-A Ilbo reported on Oct 26 that SK Hynix is considering the special dividend. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/sembcorp-utilities-import-1-3-gw-low-carbon-electricity-vietnam-and-malaysia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T11:18:49+08:00 Sembcorp Utilities to import 1.3 GW of low-carbon electricity from Vietnam and Malaysia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fba9ab70ef7ada496f2905b511b4099810777de1a784e2ac45c2fa64a878bae Sembcorp Utilities had previously been granted approval for two other Malaysian projects.  Sembcorp Utilities had previously been granted approval for two other Malaysian projects.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/japan-south-korea-stocks-fall-asian-shares-make-cautious-start-ahead-earnings The Business Times en 2026-10-26T10:11:29+08:00 Japan, South Korea stocks fall as Asian shares make cautious start ahead of earnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/66835237af756c8ff5334c485944f54eeaa98f06d9d802df83786a2a76262977 Japan’s Nikkei dipped 0.8% while South Korea stocks fell 0.4%. Japan’s Nikkei dipped 0.8% while South Korea stocks fell 0.4%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sembcorp-closes-down-2-8-after-indonesia-cuts-gas-exports?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T10:04:32+08:00 Sembcorp closes down 2.8% after Indonesia cuts gas exports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0e1055f43a44f241473f791c58d25897bdaca2d78352d7dbf0d298bd44c80d7d image of sembcorp’s energy storage system Sembcorp imports piped natural gas from Indonesia’s West Natuna region, making it more exposed to the cuts, says DBS Group Research. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/singapore-malaysia-energy-regulators-renew-mou-bilateral-collaboration?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T10:00:00+08:00 Singapore, Malaysia energy regulators renew MOU for bilateral collaboration https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08d7073a7f029176f07d145c1aa09c9af2fb0b75fa6ffcb66ec68a0595130a5d The two countries will cooperate on the planning and reliability of electricity and piped gas systems and the regulation of wholesale and retail electricity markets. The two countries will cooperate on the planning and reliability of electricity and piped gas systems and the regulation of wholesale and retail electricity markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/ytl-powerseraya-names-lim-han-kwang-ceo-succeed-john-ng?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T10:00:00+08:00 YTL PowerSeraya names Lim Han Kwang as CEO to succeed John Ng https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e66e657a4b5629e26f421a7eba77be2a774bcdbf5aa1f7419c97e6f146067832 Lim, who previously held roles at the Energy Market Authority, Singapore Power and Sembcorp Industries, rejoined the group in 2020 as head of strategy and risk management. Lim, who previously held roles at the Energy Market Authority, Singapore Power and Sembcorp Industries, rejoined the group in 2020 as head of strategy and risk management. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/inside-singapores-new-five-year-energy-plan-s5-3-billion-grid-upgrade-trebling-storage-capacity?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T09:50:16+08:00 Inside Singapore’s new five-year energy plan: S$5.3 billion grid upgrade, trebling of storage capacity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ec770606d517c915a5ecfa064015847c70592f762b891d7d37de1c7bb2c8f97 Singapore’s peak demand could increase to between 9.9 and 13 GW by 2031, from the current 8.6 GW, says EMA. Singapore’s peak demand could increase to between 9.9 and 13 GW by 2031, from the current 8.6 GW, says EMA. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-faces-energy-risks-resource-nationalism-undermines-contracts-tan-see-leng?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T09:25:59+08:00 Singapore faces energy risks with ‘resource nationalism’ that undermines contracts: Tan See Leng https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd5e98d604a11884f327cbc7cc17cbcb83ebd99a7e2733221c177e8ba8de8863 Singapore can “keep calm and carry on” thanks to measures it has taken over many years, says Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng. Singapore can “keep calm and carry on” thanks to measures it has taken over many years, says Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/japans-yen-becoming-better-hedge-against-ai-market-shock-goldman-sachs The Business Times en 2026-10-26T09:23:26+08:00 Japan’s yen is becoming a better hedge against AI market shock: Goldman Sachs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7fc4534b0fab355bc15ec597907988e1bd286c7e51e78b61e8b04af15ffbec5d Goldman says a shock that pushes stocks and bond yields lower at the same time would create the type of market environment that has historically been most favourable for the yen. Goldman says a shock that pushes stocks and bond yields lower at the same time would create the type of market environment that has historically been most favourable for the yen. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/simba-risk-losing-operating-licence-over-spectrum-misuse?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T09:14:45+08:00 Simba at risk of losing operating licence over spectrum misuse https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/45f6e3616a07cf57664c86b64d25d388b52b23e85d3f476d0178208ef582a124 Simba roadshow at Marina Square in Singapore. Simba says it intends to respond to the show cause notice, which has a deadline of Nov 16. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/paid-press-release/navia-deepens-southeast-asia-reach-with-new-office-in-johor-bahru The Business Times en 2026-10-26T09:00:00+08:00 Navia Deepens Southeast Asia Reach With New Office in Johor Bahru https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/beb435847dc8ecbcd6d48d552b337fcda87baa9ed3ae7daf07e797367a5bbda6 Launch event Navia Malaysia. Launch event Navia Malaysia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-keppel-seatrium-oue-reit-wilmar-and-more?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T08:39:13+08:00 Stocks to watch: Keppel, Seatrium, OUE Reit, Wilmar and more https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dc687c301f78f1528329b449bea7cf5d33b8bd6217699091f6982e2b6aa27941 Keppel’s Rigco and Seatrium will collaborate to complete four offshore rigs under a contract worth over S$500 million. Keppel’s Rigco and Seatrium will collaborate to complete four offshore rigs under a contract worth over S$500 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropics-claude-accessed-georgia-state-vote-count-data-behind-paywall The Business Times en 2026-10-26T08:32:51+08:00 Anthropic's Claude accessed Georgia state vote count data behind paywall https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7c4cee76c46b5b5d5c3eac03164a817c5104437cd870cba1f580694cbddc72f1 This comes after Anthropic earlier in October 2026 said Claude worked around restrictions to reach gated data. This comes after Anthropic earlier in October 2026 said Claude worked around restrictions to reach gated data. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/keppels-rigco-seatrium-complete-four-offshore-rigs-deal-worth-over-s500-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T08:07:09+08:00 Keppel’s Rigco, Seatrium to complete four offshore rigs in deal worth over S$500 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2d4cee3600b1cdb801aed499dcdee8c32c65d473a4ec403fef888b925c56a4d Seatrium’s shipyard in Singapore. Offshore rig market conditions are improving after over a decade of limited new-build activity and the gradual retirement of older rigs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-market-tougher-ever-where-can-singapore-firms-still-find-room-grow?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T08:00:00+08:00 China’s market is tougher than ever. Where can Singapore firms still find room to grow? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/997cd8e3a6f2b6d1c483cde1aabfae3b2841e0f11ce51278c65699ebbffbd339 A dancer dressed as a flying celestial figure at Xuyan, an immersive dining venue at Raffles City The Bund in Shanghai, operated by CapitaLand.   A dancer dressed as a flying celestial figure at Xuyan, an immersive dining venue at Raffles City The Bund in Shanghai, operated by CapitaLand.   https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-steadies-after-weekly-drop-focus-shifts-fed-meeting The Business Times en 2026-10-26T07:22:41+08:00 Gold steadies after weekly drop as focus shifts to Fed meeting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c55c523616410248da13af53e6b7e91d174be43cc2c999620d16a402e2ae0bcf Expectations around the Fed’s interest rate path have shifted over the past month, adding to uncertainty around the near-term prospects for gold.  Expectations around the Fed’s interest rate path have shifted over the past month, adding to uncertainty around the near-term prospects for gold.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/assembly-place-invest-s2-5-million-s300-million-living-sector-fund?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T07:18:55+08:00 The Assembly Place to invest up to S$2.5 million in S$300 million living-sector fund https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75e45dbcc269a351e7827d4dbe578d8830b78054f5f5493988b825d696cfab0f The Assembly Place CEO Eugene Lim. TAP CEO Eugene Lim says growing institutional interest in the sector present opportunities for the group to expand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nasdaq-100-faces-renewed-selling-pressure-below-key-moving-averages?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T07:00:00+08:00 Nasdaq 100 faces renewed selling pressure below key moving averages https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6ddea09bc5144b186a3b4c2d751c3ef41004bddee4de46bf171d49bf35da78d4 Investors should monitor corporate earnings, interest-rate expectations, and broader market sentiment, as these factors could influence whether the correction deepens or stabilises. Investors should monitor corporate earnings, interest-rate expectations, and broader market sentiment, as these factors could influence whether the correction deepens or stabilises. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapores-ai-ambitions-must-make-each-megawatt-work-harder The Business Times en 2026-10-26T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s AI ambitions must make each megawatt work harder https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/55c5442fd7d296b203e5ea28903033c0d7eb13b3cfc98b73c6da0f26a64aa7fd Singapore’s peak electricity demand is set to grow by 2.9% to 6.5% annually over the next decade, driven by data centres and semiconductor manufacturing. Singapore’s peak electricity demand is set to grow by 2.9% to 6.5% annually over the next decade, driven by data centres and semiconductor manufacturing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/decision-fatigue-complexity-stop-people-investing-despite-growing-retirement-needs-blackrock?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T07:00:00+08:00 Decision fatigue, complexity stop people from investing despite growing retirement needs: BlackRock https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e4928ff76c3ba53c126c87edfab039ee0642d6283972b7046ea0edbeb7bf867 BlackRock’s Dennis Quah says technical skill sets remain important, but adaptability, empathy and long-term relevance will be the true cornerstones of successful wealth professionals. BlackRock’s Dennis Quah says technical skill sets remain important, but adaptability, empathy and long-term relevance will be the true cornerstones of successful wealth professionals. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/eqdp-puts-sgx-listings-back-radar-singapore-startups?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T07:00:00+08:00 EQDP puts SGX listings back on the radar for Singapore startups https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0d21f955ffa1cae520c0a97ace8159dce30a119ea26e4277101fe130b72e5a6d Some startups say the deepened liquidity from the EQDP is a boon, but that expanded research coverage and a more diversified pool of investors are also on their wish list. Some startups say the deepened liquidity from the EQDP is a boon, but that expanded research coverage and a more diversified pool of investors are also on their wish list. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/ai-spending-fears-threaten-swamp-big-techs-strong-earnings The Business Times en 2026-10-26T07:00:00+08:00 AI spending fears threaten to swamp Big Tech’s strong earnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27610c05515c1a94c6bf726a765b6fa7bd8f9a3a5394c77814378279d1eb6fc7 A collage of the logos of Magnificent Seven companies Amazon, Microsoft, Google of Alphabet, Apple, Nvidia, Meta and Tesla. The Bloomberg Magnificent Seven Index is up just 6.5% in 2026, well below the 11% rise in the S&P 500 and the 15% rise in the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/new-level-threat-and-fear-risks-pushing-us-and-iran-back-full-war The Business Times en 2026-10-26T07:00:00+08:00 A new level of threat and fear risks pushing the US and Iran back to full war https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c0ef72c9e82e08d4c548b82c8126a410a21486cdb7af321eb213b1367787e54 US President Donald Trump speaks on stage at the Curtis D Menard Memorial Sports Center in Wasilla, Alaska. The US-Iran conflict in the Middle East has entered a new phase in which a maelstrom of factors is creating heightened levels of tension and risk. While US President Donald Trump has said he would not attack before the midterm elections, he has also hinted that all bets are off after that. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uncovering-the-singapore-bourse/hidden-value-why-sgx-consumer-stocks-deserve-closer-look?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T07:00:00+08:00 Hidden value: Why SGX consumer stocks deserve a closer look https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d139d918a3f933001f9bc87520d8996c5ea5026c9eeba022d5215257b8ce684a Kimly’s proposed move to the Singapore Exchange mainboard could attract bigger investors. Kimly’s proposed move to the Singapore Exchange mainboard could attract bigger investors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-declines-six-month-high-traders-assess-mideast-risks The Business Times en 2026-10-26T06:58:14+08:00 Oil declines from six-month high as traders assess Mideast risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e0dc4e52451b6a05b24fd5e622b4ec527968b2c54e329062ef95276666b166c Brent has still surged almost 90% in 2026 so far as the war in the Middle East disrupted flows. Brent has still surged almost 90% in 2026 so far as the war in the Middle East disrupted flows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/byds-south-korea-expansion-challenges-hyundai-dominance-home-turf The Business Times en 2026-10-26T06:46:40+08:00 BYD’s South Korea expansion challenges Hyundai dominance on home turf https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3c66067a7d8b1176937715729f411d8031b422d6f3a382f8594e064ee4454726 BYD’s rapid ascent means it’s overtaken Volvo and Toyota Motor in the ranks of foreign carmakers in Korea. BYD’s rapid ascent means it’s overtaken Volvo and Toyota Motor in the ranks of foreign carmakers in Korea. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/musk-says-spacex-raised-us40-billion-debt-gpus The Business Times en 2026-10-26T06:27:29+08:00 Musk says SpaceX raised US$40 billion in debt for GPUs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/22e9aedfecf46bfee7500ceee37505651ad0d854f51dc55c3076ea4a2cb81580 Musk’s post comes after it was reported earlier that SpaceX is in talks with banks and asset managers to raise US$40 billion for the purchase of ​Nvidia AI chips. Musk’s post comes after it was reported earlier that SpaceX is in talks with banks and asset managers to raise US$40 billion for the purchase of ​Nvidia AI chips. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/jpmorgans-private-bank-using-ai-make-advisers-more-efficient The Business Times en 2026-10-26T06:14:22+08:00 JPMorgan’s private bank using AI to make advisers more efficient https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ef8740586d683f0b733d1cd517631b78499a4e2e6e88624e6215c8997aa2b7d JPMorgan Chase’s wealth arm is using AI to simplify complex processes, giving advisers faster access to its research and investment views. JPMorgan Chase’s wealth arm is using AI to simplify complex processes, giving advisers faster access to its research and investment views. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-decision-nearing-iran-deal-or-finish-it The Business Times en 2026-10-26T05:57:47+08:00 Trump says decision nearing on Iran: deal or ‘finish it off’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c0ef72c9e82e08d4c548b82c8126a410a21486cdb7af321eb213b1367787e54 Trump also suggested that he has sent additional forces, including a third aircraft carrier group, towards the Persian Gulf. Trump also suggested that he has sent additional forces, including a third aircraft carrier group, towards the Persian Gulf. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/you-passed-your-health-check-here-why-may-not-mean-what-you-think?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T05:00:00+08:00 You passed your health check. Here is why that may not mean what you think https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/79fb11338ec050af50db329d466027349874f6ff46e7d3208fa3aa03d923bb3b Dr Sue-Anne Toh, senior consultant endocrinologist, NOVI Health Dr Sue-Anne Toh, senior consultant endocrinologist, NOVI Health https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/how-protect-your-portfolio-against-sudden-incapacity?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T05:00:00+08:00 How to protect your portfolio against sudden incapacity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b7db3b55f896f72cb83265351bcd7fad507e950ef4c75e4f1d51e30e3b3620d What are some immediate steps someone can take today to start protecting their financial legacy? What are some immediate steps someone can take today to start protecting their financial legacy? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights92?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T01:30:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e0dc4e52451b6a05b24fd5e622b4ec527968b2c54e329062ef95276666b166c Fronthaul business came under increasing pressure as owners repeatedly reduced expectations to secure employment. Fronthaul business came under increasing pressure as owners repeatedly reduced expectations to secure employment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/emerging-debt-outruns-treasuries-rich-world-fiscal-fears-grow The Business Times en 2026-10-25T21:36:29+08:00 Emerging debt outruns Treasuries as rich-world fiscal fears grow https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6d4afcce1bcdad86e9674d9ac7744be17e21fc0de8e9e8f5eb590dd1cc9ef242 Mini bull statues being sold on Wall Street in New York. Investors from JP Morgan Asset Management to Generali and Ninety One are loading up on emerging-market debt. Investors are increasingly using weakness triggered by factors such as US monetary tightening as opportunities to add exposure to emerging-market assets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/french-protest-groups-demand-more-rallies-macron-faces-tough-choices The Business Times en 2026-10-25T20:54:45+08:00 French protest groups demand more rallies as Macron faces tough choices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e5e4b8be2e4627899f5cadc226b47c25c226735db5d4c66419c7e5ce265c301f Protesters during a demonstration in Paris, France. The French government has begun talks to try to defuse the crisis, but protest leaders say the measures proposed so far are inadequate. The French government has begun talks to try to defuse the crisis, but protest leaders say the measures proposed so far are inadequate. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/audi-build-multibillion-dollar-us-car-factory-trump The Business Times en 2026-10-25T20:42:37+08:00 Audi to build multibillion-dollar US car factory: Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/514f3ff8432309291099fd4686a17630fbddc9b4f4d36a179b42809906ddfb07 US President Donald Trump (left) with Audi CEO Gernot Dollner at a rally in Perry, Georgia. The deal was announced by US President Donald Trump (left) with Audi CEO Gernot Dollner at a rally in Perry, Georgia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/12000-jobs-risk-if-ubs-relocates-swiss-workers-association The Business Times en 2026-10-25T19:30:46+08:00 Up to 12,000 jobs at risk if UBS relocates: Swiss workers’ association https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/125fe40f3b21bb2362715d6340690a97db76d7523e64b48c7684536c897a424d The logo of UBS in Bern, Switzerland. UBS says it expects around 3,000 layoffs in Switzerland under its integration with Credit Suisse, and that these will occur over several years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/goldman-cuts-kospi-12-month-target-25-ai-trade-unravels The Business Times en 2026-10-25T18:57:12+08:00 Goldman cuts Kospi 12-month target by 25% as AI trade unravels https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2d6dc67e5d9272bf2d947f97f5009cc689bc094e6c0acd2487c68f69d71d9894 South Korea has transformed from the year’s hottest major market into the world’s cheapest, with valuations falling to roughly half of Indonesia’s. South Korea has transformed from the year’s hottest major market into the world’s cheapest, with valuations falling to roughly half of Indonesia’s. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/softbanks-son-plans-us50-billion-malaysia-tech-outlay-anwar-ibrahim The Business Times en 2026-10-25T18:49:28+08:00 SoftBank’s Son plans US$50 billion Malaysia tech outlay: Anwar Ibrahim https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/868f3e31958aa075c33b0b7986227661470bc286759e06487d03adab7d750d02 SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son. Masayoshi Son’s outlay in Malaysia would accelerate his global bet on AI infrastructure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/euro-sinks-french-debt-worries-yen-gains-week-ai-rout The Business Times en 2026-10-25T18:45:52+08:00 Euro sinks on French debt worries; yen gains for week on AI rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/737fe70f590357efa0cacd9f09774e27ee7c7f1d879516ca7988eef82c5b4338 A protest over underfunded schools and living costs in Paris on Oct 24. Concerns over the growing unrest in France and its worsening Budget problems have hit the euro, which slid 0.21% to US$1.1191. A protest over underfunded schools and living costs in Paris on Oct 24. Concerns over the growing unrest in France and its worsening Budget problems have hit the euro, which slid 0.21% to US$1.1191. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/best-worlds-dora-hoan-chair-global-direct-selling-body?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T17:28:51+08:00 Best World’s Dora Hoan to chair global direct selling body https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/035994675f1c72bda372e5ce602196e1dc3397254a2c8cc876ea4a2d940780b1 Best World International co-founder Dora Hoan. Dora Hoan intends to boost communication among WFDSA, national direct selling associations, member companies and other stakeholders. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sgxs-new-etfs-offer-asia-global-exposure-broad-baskets-can-hide-risk?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T17:08:08+08:00 SGX’s new ETFs offer Asia, global exposure, but broad baskets can hide risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/47d13213e9a45f3f0cd622fb67aebe30dd0f68a2d750d899c85f3c21d83da7f2 A 3D printed word “ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund)” is seen in front of rising stock graph in this illustration. SGX’s ETF market has grown quickly, with assets totalling more than S$20 billion as at end-June and net inflows up 240% year on year in H2. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/riyadh-airport-partially-reopens-after-two-week-shutdown-despite-fresh-houthi-attacks The Business Times en 2026-10-25T16:55:40+08:00 Riyadh airport partially reopens after two-week shutdown despite fresh Houthi attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/43021615176d7d60bcb0d15c866c118a5189badccd6cfab7333011f01d678206 The airport, which suspended operations following Houthi attacks on Oct 10 and 11, is operating two of its five terminals. The airport, which suspended operations following Houthi attacks on Oct 10 and 11, is operating two of its five terminals. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/time-mas-sgx-scrutinise-issue-managers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T16:19:33+08:00 Time for MAS, SGX to scrutinise issue managers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/45d36d5031899c36d2e25cc35e6124fb1f768f55c71b889c5dd69a93af6628be One gripe is that some issuers are just not ready for a public listing in the Singapore market, as they lack a credible narrative about how they will deliver value. One gripe is that some issuers are just not ready for a public listing in the Singapore market, as they lack a credible narrative about how they will deliver value. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/beyond-public-and-private-how-asias-institutions-are-rethinking-portfolio-construction The Business Times en 2026-10-25T16:01:00+08:00 Beyond public and private: How Asia’s institutions are rethinking portfolio construction https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a0d65daf28aa9b287d67ef3b4f9fd79f7e3c8d5ff43af4d18f10fc4f8c3a3806 Rather than ask how much to allocate to an asset class, investors want the required outcome defined first. Decisions follow from that. Rather than ask how much to allocate to an asset class, investors want the required outcome defined first. Decisions follow from that. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/mona-lisa-limits-paris-shuts-museums-over-protest-fears The Business Times en 2026-10-25T15:57:43+08:00 Mona Lisa off limits as Paris shuts museums over protest fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c5fdf56150d61874c04a7f74fe2fcf38cde1c244e405868fcfb45728c1581875 The closures came one week after nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living and deteriorating public services descended into some of the worst street violence that France has seen in years. The closures came one week after nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living and deteriorating public services descended into some of the worst street violence that France has seen in years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/london-developer-halts-major-project-housing-viability-hits-crisis-point The Business Times en 2026-10-25T15:54:21+08:00 London developer halts major project as housing viability hits crisis point https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e475d547b77e94754d289e4ab1a650a178bf7626064ba52a3c81b5c56f468be8 British Land is the latest in a slew of top-tier developers to highlight the collapse in viability of London projects. British Land is the latest in a slew of top-tier developers to highlight the collapse in viability of London projects. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/never-exhibited-monet-painting-sells-us56-million-sothebys The Business Times en 2026-10-25T15:10:55+08:00 Never-exhibited Monet painting sells for US$56 million at Sotheby’s https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/18e01465f3395b1f68bf066cd81774b31addc3a5eab8d8ad82b0bc65a9daa8d1 A visitor walks past “Iris, 1924-1925” by French painter Claude Monet at Sotheby’s auction house in Paris, France. The Schlumberger Iris is considered a masterpiece from Monet’s final years, painted between 1924 and 1925. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/why-netflix-struggling-find-its-audience The Business Times en 2026-10-25T14:34:42+08:00 Why Netflix is struggling to find its audience https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59e933a44802acd0dc1ba20702fa372fe3c5688043b5bec908ffe67f8825d11c The Netflix logo on one of the company’s buildings in Hollywood, California. At a time when consumers are awash in entertainment choices, Netflix is searching for new hits to follow its latest breakout offerings. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/gas-supply-may-pursue-remedies-if-contract-breached-following-indonesias-export-cuts-tan-see-leng?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T13:55:38+08:00 Gas Supply may pursue remedies if contract breached following Indonesia’s export cuts: Tan See Leng https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a5a2d67e2af0f50f2c2d102dd5de9f7fe17786be12e8f2b0f4ebeb024fb9450 Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng gave the reassurance that Singapore has sufficient gas supply to meet its demand. Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng gave the reassurance that Singapore has sufficient gas supply to meet its demand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/pap-re-elects-14-members-its-top-leadership-body?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T13:05:25+08:00 PAP re-elects 14 members to its top leadership body https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d78ccc1fb0aee64c36ab251590cf4d937a9f2d43bdc5bdb2992af11e4a5e0f80 (From left) PAP’s 39th CEC consisting of Zaqy Mohamad, Vivian Balakrishnan, Chee Hong Tat, Masagos Zulkifli, Lee Hsien Loong, Desmond Lee, Lawrence Wong, Chan Chun Sing, Grace Fu, Ong Ye Kung, Edwin Tong, Indranee Rajah, and Tan See Leng, at the PAP Awards and Conference at Singapore Expo on Oct 25. (From left) PAP’s 39th CEC consisting of Zaqy Mohamad, Vivian Balakrishnan, Chee Hong Tat, Masagos Zulkifli, Lee Hsien Loong, Desmond Lee, Lawrence Wong, Chan Chun Sing, Grace Fu, Ong Ye Kung, Edwin Tong, Indranee Rajah, and Tan See Leng, at the PAP Awards and Conference at Singapore Expo on Oct 25. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-fed-set-lead-g7-trio-hawkish-rate-pause The Business Times en 2026-10-25T12:41:47+08:00 US Fed set to lead G7 trio in hawkish rate pause https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e35240b944c29470b010349769b4bcc22d7b4606e44f490eaedeeb5f4c5a4967 The Federal Reserve raised rates in September for the first time since 2023 and signalled another increase was likely in 2026. The Federal Reserve raised rates in September for the first time since 2023 and signalled another increase was likely in 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/government-tackle-living-costs-secure-better-jobs-part-full-agenda-term-pm-wong?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T12:10:13+08:00 Government to tackle living costs, secure better jobs as part of full agenda this term: PM Wong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02c4fbe1655bebe4dcbf8186b595745fa6c70cdd1d71332f720de392792b80ea Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks at the People’s Action Party’s biennial conference. PM Lawrence Wong says that his team has a full agenda for the rest of this term of government. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/chairmen-lead-insider-buying-earnings-season-begins?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T12:00:00+08:00 Chairmen lead insider buying as earnings season begins https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/003db9f27c8fbc32d8950fc12b2fdb38f0705dcd3331054e3fd94c2b0ac2716c JustCo executive chairman and CEO Kong Wan Sing raised his direct interest in the company to 0.37% after buying 80,000 shares at S$0.41 each on Oct 21. JustCo executive chairman and CEO Kong Wan Sing raised his direct interest in the company to 0.37% after buying 80,000 shares at S$0.41 each on Oct 21. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/nuclear-power-back-table-singapore The Business Times en 2026-10-25T12:00:00+08:00 Is nuclear power back on the table for Singapore? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ecbdedaaadb099516da12cdababcd4d71a2d4bb21872780dbd6b620b972cfd07 Nuclear energy is returning to the policy agenda as demand for reliable power rises while governments and companies face supply chain disruptions and mounting pressure to cut emissions. Nuclear energy is returning to the policy agenda as demand for reliable power rises while governments and companies face supply chain disruptions and mounting pressure to cut emissions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-rigs-offshore-wind-singapore-shipyards-chase-europes-energy-transition-business The Business Times en 2026-10-25T11:32:53+08:00 From oil rigs to offshore wind: Singapore shipyards chase Europe’s energy-transition business https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2d4cee3600b1cdb801aed499dcdee8c32c65d473a4ec403fef888b925c56a4d Construction of a 2 GW converter platform for the Netherlands’ national grid operator Tennet at Seatrium’s yard in Admiralty, Singapore. Construction of a 2 GW converter platform for the Netherlands’ national grid operator Tennet at Seatrium’s yard in Admiralty, Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-expects-all-parties-honour-commitments-says-pm-wong-after-indonesia-cuts-gas-exports?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T10:49:29+08:00 Singapore expects all parties to honour commitments, says PM Wong after Indonesia cuts gas exports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/99179855385e3d6927cfb97be361f836117fd64fd371ed94fbfaced2d38538fa PM Wong says Singapore has invested in liquefied natural gas terminals to import natural gas from different countries without relying on pipelines. PM Wong says Singapore has invested in liquefied natural gas terminals to import natural gas from different countries without relying on pipelines. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/why-ai-boom-may-pose-more-peril-us-markets-meets-eye The Business Times en 2026-10-25T10:23:23+08:00 Why the AI boom may pose more peril to US markets than meets the eye https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9aafa7ff191ed18384f2bc30134c783e8947c5d80845d95a8bef7e4985905859 Constructing data centres is soaking up electricity, copper and workers, while the demand for loans is helping drive up interest rates. Constructing data centres is soaking up electricity, copper and workers, while the demand for loans is helping drive up interest rates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-us3-5-trillion-stock-rout-deepens-profits-sink-major-stimulus-stays-elusive The Business Times en 2026-10-25T09:41:33+08:00 China’s US$3.5 trillion stock rout deepens as profits sink, major stimulus stays elusive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/88c707aca95fdd6bd0db09cb47658139c1143613d4a887cc27ac18bb86200241 The consensus 2026 earnings forecasts for the MSCI China Index members has declined by over 4% since the end of March. The consensus 2026 earnings forecasts for the MSCI China Index members has declined by over 4% since the end of March. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/sydneys-new-international-airport-opens-passengers The Business Times en 2026-10-25T08:55:39+08:00 Sydney’s new international airport opens to passengers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d74da69c3e9907f63e7adca69fb20c1f1e26cf672f3221f56ec901be250171b7 The new Western Sydney International Airport ​in Badgerys Creek, about 60 km west of central Sydney, will ⁠operate 24 hours a day. The new Western Sydney International Airport ​in Badgerys Creek, about 60 km west of central Sydney, will ⁠operate 24 hours a day. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/gas-supply-cut-indonesia-accounts-less-2-singapores-daily-gas-demand-ema?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T08:27:36+08:00 Gas supply cut from Indonesia accounts for less than 2% of Singapore’s daily gas demand: EMA https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a5ea06c3545e2805ed0493618d1d0e49282218c0c7cb8253bbbf1608a9aabafe Natural gas currently accounts for about 95 per cent of Singapore’s electricity generation mix. Natural gas currently accounts for about 95 per cent of Singapore’s electricity generation mix. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/mekong-capitals-chris-freund-turns-hard-lessons-better-leadership?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T08:00:00+08:00 Mekong Capital’s Chris Freund turns hard lessons into better leadership https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82ed85137bd6f39c8afe9548138685cb67536fdd68e50ccf4810d3a975c89341 Chris Freund founded Mekong Capital in 2001 as Vietnam’s first hands-on PE firm focused on private local businesses.  Chris Freund founded Mekong Capital in 2001 as Vietnam’s first hands-on PE firm focused on private local businesses.