https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-fed-survey-shows-economic-activity-edged-prices-rose-moderately-recent-weeks The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:10:33+08:00 US Fed survey shows economic activity edged up, prices rose moderately in recent weeks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/43b2a91aab89ba39958024c55992eb5cb58d0c455106b53f1ae723ed1833593e The pace of price increases slowed in three of the 12 Fed districts, increased in one, and was unchanged in eight, the report said. The pace of price increases slowed in three of the 12 Fed districts, increased in one, and was unchanged in eight, the report said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/us-sanctions-iran-wont-splinter-washingtons-trade-truce-beijing The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:00:00+08:00 US sanctions on Iran won’t splinter Washington’s trade truce with Beijing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02a2ac5e167aa3d70154de6761331a63dd8134e9df112dab853711b79cb823ad US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions on close to 60 entities, individuals and vessels tied to Iran’s oil-revenue and weapons-procurement networks. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions on close to 60 entities, individuals and vessels tied to Iran’s oil-revenue and weapons-procurement networks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singtel-leads-market-buyback-august-s55-6-million-nearly-13-million-shares The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:00:00+08:00 Singtel leads on-market buyback in August at S$55.6 million for nearly 13 million shares https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb Over 70 primary-listed companies in Singapore have spent a total of almost S$2.1 billion on share buybacks on the open market in the first eight months of 2026. Over 70 primary-listed companies in Singapore have spent a total of almost S$2.1 billion on share buybacks on the open market in the first eight months of 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/keppel-dc-reits-tokyo-drift-easy-yen-trade-over The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:00:00+08:00 Keppel DC Reit’s Tokyo drift: The easy yen trade is over https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/12f4ff9cda195337d6534a8f54dc8e50c965ba046ce388198626b472d2eada5f The real win for Keppel DC Reit could be diversification, as contribution from Japan jumps to 23%, from 9%. The real win for Keppel DC Reit could be diversification, as contribution from Japan jumps to 23%, from 9%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/boards-need-pay-attention-their-invisible-balance-sheet The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:00:00+08:00 Boards need to pay attention to their invisible balance sheet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/18cd2d77fac9af325f1e9b52bee2ce8c2f751841e02d2ae31304aedc35f11863 Boards seldom destroy companies in a single meeting. They erode trust one choice at a time. Boards seldom destroy companies in a single meeting. They erode trust one choice at a time. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapore-companies-should-report-esg-impacts-financial-statements-are-they-ready The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore companies should report ESG impacts in financial statements. Are they ready? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5b2a8c959e8cf016bd1aff9b15d7a204107fccbbba630654f313fc3ef6992325 General view of refineries and petrochemical facilities on Jurong Island. Rising carbon taxes might affect forecast cash flows for asset valuations and impairment testing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-more-sustainability-disclosures-doesnt-mean-greater-insight-businesses The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:00:00+08:00 Why more sustainability disclosures doesn’t mean greater insight into businesses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ef17dce980c19bcc61dd51e67d39b01ca0f2d2e1cf4398097116784f36ed17d The next era of sustainability reporting is about making disclosure credible, financially connected and useful enough to change decisions. The next era of sustainability reporting is about making disclosure credible, financially connected and useful enough to change decisions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/sceptics-q50-are-asking-right-questions-about-singapores-newest-etf The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:00:00+08:00 Sceptics of the Q50 are asking the right questions about Singapore’s newest ETF https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7b23d7f618e6736361ed85605c0b1c6c26f16d1754285f52f596e1f503a7dfd8 The Q50, which debuts on the Singapore Exchange on Sep 3, benefits from the expertise of its investment adviser Fullgoal Asset Management Hong Kong. The Q50, which debuts on the Singapore Exchange on Sep 3, benefits from the expertise of its investment adviser Fullgoal Asset Management Hong Kong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/bringing-better-linings-pharma-and-energy-industries The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:00:00+08:00 Bringing better linings to the pharma and energy industries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3dffab40272df83c3e8e388e35acbdd0e8fb75eb6cd0414fad3f695176355ba7 Almarc Engineering’s staff at a sustainability workshop. An in-house sustainability consultant trains staff in waste management and ensures environmental compliance. Almarc Engineering’s staff at a sustainability workshop. An in-house sustainability consultant trains staff in waste management and ensures environmental compliance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/microsoft-reveals-azure-cloud-sales-financial-reporting-shift The Business Times en 2026-09-03T06:40:38+08:00 Microsoft reveals Azure cloud sales in financial reporting shift https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c45cceb05c148d8f424e1c78e8686bdc7b1029fb2e176d7d3c5f6ca0a5918297 Microsoft shares rose about 1.4 per cent in after-hours trading after the company disclosed the change.  Microsoft shares rose about 1.4 per cent in after-hours trading after the company disclosed the change.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/broadcom-forecasts-quarterly-sales-below-estimates-amid-rising-custom-ai-chip-competition The Business Times en 2026-09-03T06:25:29+08:00 Broadcom forecasts quarterly sales below estimates amid rising custom AI chip competition https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8769cb3d1c6259c6922eedee70461b7c62b6ae9c4b12ea4b31ae85526c55807f Broadcom signed a long-term agreement to supply Google with custom AI chips through 2031. Broadcom signed a long-term agreement to supply Google with custom AI chips through 2031. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-settles-1-higher-us-iran-strikes-threaten-supplies The Business Times en 2026-09-03T06:08:51+08:00 Oil settles 1% higher, as US-Iran strikes threaten supplies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7c0946c2f00c258b66e88eb5aa8aa25e0be44397c50dfd4a2037a50bd05a5c0a Brent crude futures settled up 98 cents, or 1 per cent, at US$95.63 a barrel on Wednesday. Brent crude futures settled up 98 cents, or 1 per cent, at US$95.63 a barrel on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-hit-rising-bond-yields-energy-driven-inflation-concerns The Business Times en 2026-09-03T05:55:50+08:00 European shares hit by rising bond yields, energy-driven inflation concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed 0.2 per cent lower at 645.94 points on Wednesday. The Stoxx 600 closed 0.2 per cent lower at 645.94 points on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-higher-stocks-reclaim-some-shine The Business Times en 2026-09-03T05:48:08+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends higher as stocks reclaim some shine https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab829f67b5d5a58922594ae4c19b7f2349bc0cb4976e8fde431aaec91b63f367 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 295.01 points, or 0.56 per cent, to 53,061.89 on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 295.01 points, or 0.56 per cent, to 53,061.89 on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/rise-us-factory-orders-beats-expectations-july The Business Times en 2026-09-02T23:26:42+08:00 Rise in US factory orders beats expectations in July https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ec2e437ac5ea4793c13f9e22160a96c574c750f3d1e55ebf2cf4a316e4012c55 The rebound in factory orders in July was led by a 12.7 per cent surge in orders for civilian aircraft and parts. The rebound in factory orders in July was led by a 12.7 per cent surge in orders for civilian aircraft and parts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/yen-surges-traders-high-alert-further-intervention The Business Times en 2026-09-02T23:07:32+08:00 Yen surges with traders on high alert for further intervention https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a92ce86b20be6652b926da534527fa6dc5647ecf1bb9467f571d9d79dd005e30 Wednesday’s (Sep 2) moves ricocheted across the US$9.5-trillion-a-day currency market. Wednesday’s (Sep 2) moves ricocheted across the US$9.5-trillion-a-day currency market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/american-airlines-boosts-premium-seating-777-jets-upscale-travel-grows The Business Times en 2026-09-02T22:28:03+08:00 American Airlines boosts premium seating on 777 jets as upscale travel grows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eccda0e6d41aee3d39222ae86554ce0c8d2f9cbcdab90ef04961b94a8e3efeea The airline is also phasing out first class on the aircraft, while increasing the number of business-class seats. The airline is also phasing out first class on the aircraft, while increasing the number of business-class seats. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sp-500-dow-post-slim-gains-open The Business Times en 2026-09-02T21:54:17+08:00 S&P 500, Dow post slim gains at open https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d59709cf6da506de6a6f8eec5f7ece094f96007213e7bc83201f2d908d43c295 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 62.7 points, or 0.12 per cent, at the open to 52,829.58. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 62.7 points, or 0.12 per cent, at the open to 52,829.58. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/radiant-world-facing-uk-lawsuit-jefferies-run-fund The Business Times en 2026-09-02T21:47:49+08:00 Radiant World facing UK lawsuit from Jefferies-run fund https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6785762bcf16171ad075ede9be76b2b1928b7c4712d5360ce835672672d42ab9 Radiant World, which became one of the leading players in iron ore trading in recent years, is also facing probes in the US and Singapore. Radiant World, which became one of the leading players in iron ore trading in recent years, is also facing probes in the US and Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-private-payrolls-growth-slows-august-adp-says The Business Times en 2026-09-02T21:16:42+08:00 US private payrolls growth slows in August, ADP says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3d98e119aa0acb585b4f20abcf604223700e57fd2391eed20ba18f3339a90c29 Private employment rose by 38,000 jobs last month after an upwardly revised 46,000 in July. Private employment rose by 38,000 jobs last month after an upwardly revised 46,000 in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-factories-keep-humming-ai-boom-pmi-rises-51-5 The Business Times en 2026-09-02T21:00:00+08:00 Singapore factories keep humming on AI boom as PMI rises to 51.5 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d0dd0265d3b8640a9e8c4e0e3ffedd3f3845a5c774e1182a926a5bc9a504b51d An electronic manufacturing worker in a factory. Within manufacturing, the PMI for the linchpin electronics sector is up 0.2 points at 52.6, marking the 15th consecutive month of growth. Within manufacturing, the PMI for the linchpin electronics sector is up 0.2 points at 52.6, marking the 15th consecutive month of growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-dollar-rises-2-week-high-middle-east-conflict-and-rate-paths-focus The Business Times en 2026-09-02T20:58:55+08:00 US dollar rises to 2-week high; Middle East conflict and rate paths in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2623892ba6b558b0fdea1c15188725791342985550560c4fad479713a166a50e The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, is up 0.2% at 99.865. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, is up 0.2% at 99.865. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-singapore-deploy-ai-advisory-platform-help-smes-find-new-export-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-02T20:56:09+08:00 Indonesia, Singapore to deploy AI advisory platform to help SMEs find new export markets  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/55cfc50c33a639a7603c99c03e908aab3bff725ff9b069c6c5734d1a56e3bed0 Kadin chairman Anindya Bakrie (left) and SBF chairman Mark Lee in Jakarta on Sep 2. Kadin chairman Anindya Bakrie (left) and SBF chairman Mark Lee in Jakarta on Sep 2. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uber-cut-3300-jobs-company-overhaul-reduce-management-layers The Business Times en 2026-09-02T20:33:17+08:00 Uber to cut 3,300 jobs in company overhaul to reduce management layers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cb56baf624ed621389e5bf289ee2ac6e43d204a75c9e262e3af95daf45a85d5d CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says Uber’s growth in recent years has created “more layers, more coordination, more fragmented ownership, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says Uber’s growth in recent years has created “more layers, more coordination, more fragmented ownership, https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/uk-fines-citibank-london-us6-million-over-russia-sanctions-breaches The Business Times en 2026-09-02T19:45:00+08:00 UK fines Citibank London US$6 million over Russia sanctions breaches https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/22a2e77939b16ee2688c557536b1076890084b7f0193a9a9786132a4dfcba7f1 The US bank’s CBNA London unit had made funds available for the benefits of those covered by sanctions. The US bank’s CBNA London unit had made funds available for the benefits of those covered by sanctions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/iraqs-oil-exports-rose-around-2-34-million-bpd-august The Business Times en 2026-09-02T19:14:00+08:00 Iraq's oil exports rose to around 2.34 million bpd in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bbc01dd89a93bda67d7de84b691058aec25e10b1a3c3240375e36c2b8499cdf8 An increase in the number of tankers reaching Iraq’s oil export terminals and loading crude helped boost shipments in August. An increase in the number of tankers reaching Iraq’s oil export terminals and loading crude helped boost shipments in August. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-28 The Business Times en 2026-09-02T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 2) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0dbd64f09b968e431657371443225584e66367c5745adb65f569a60cfec3d3a One respondent sees a downward re-centring of the policy band at MAS’ upcoming meeting. One respondent sees a downward re-centring of the policy band at MAS’ upcoming meeting. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sti-0-6-even-asian-markets-slump-amid-bond-sell-inflation-fears The Business Times en 2026-09-02T18:33:18+08:00 STI up 0.6% even as Asian markets slump amid bond sell-off, inflation fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08b86b8c8a8ba1d789811bf618e7dc27f23b519d1bd66a871b6c08bb791634b5 Across the broader market on Sep 2, losers outnumbered gainers 323 to 231, after 1.5 billion securities worth S$1.9 billion changed hands. Across the broader market on Sep 2, losers outnumbered gainers 323 to 231, after 1.5 billion securities worth S$1.9 billion changed hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/25-years-singapore-photography The Business Times en 2026-09-02T18:30:00+08:00 25 years of Singapore photography https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b577e6119b1b1c4c6f0dc851422dd22b06b7a69492b1682987e71d30e7221603 Tan Pin Pin’s 1992 photograph titled “School Funfair” is one of 63 black-and-white photographs showcased in her solo exhibition. Tan Pin Pin’s 1992 photograph titled “School Funfair” is one of 63 black-and-white photographs showcased in her solo exhibition. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/falling-ai-token-costs-could-fuel-next-leg-singapore-semiconductor-rally-analysts The Business Times en 2026-09-02T18:21:43+08:00 Falling AI token costs could fuel next leg of Singapore semiconductor rally: analysts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/169fe2c840257473c6b659dc90496fbd7803c94f07bcfea615a1329765cb86b6 However, even as all three companies expect to continue riding the AI boom, the extent and pace of earnings growth are likely to vary among them. However, even as all three companies expect to continue riding the AI boom, the extent and pace of earnings growth are likely to vary among them. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/singapore-thailand-develop-multi-year-agenda-successive-asean-chairmanships The Business Times en 2026-09-02T17:50:50+08:00 Singapore, Thailand to develop multi-year agenda for successive Asean chairmanships https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9bf7f7bb46fee200fbf85b51b4b8a9956f45feddca65005999e89041f2bffc3b PM Lawrence Wong (left) with Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul. On emerging tech such as AI, the Singapore leader says there is scope for closer collaboration on practical applications. PM Lawrence Wong (left) with Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul. On emerging tech such as AI, the Singapore leader says there is scope for closer collaboration on practical applications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ipo-booms-can-spell-trouble-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-02T17:16:03+08:00 IPO booms can spell trouble for markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/449443b143fc664cd6864b21bdd920af8508242ed4d3f0845f069a705e07b89e The “primary” market for initial public offerings is performing sweetly in Hong Kong, but the secondary one, where existing shares are traded, has fallen flat. The “primary” market for initial public offerings is performing sweetly in Hong Kong, but the secondary one, where existing shares are traded, has fallen flat. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hong-kong-court-rejects-lawyers-request-use-evergrande-founders-funds-legal-costs The Business Times en 2026-09-02T16:35:11+08:00 Hong Kong court rejects lawyer's request to use Evergrande founder's funds for legal costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ef738eefe97f4390d4f3a16d2e5d69d1fae7e6e9a8a5d2df755292261752d64f Evergrande, which was once China’s top property developer, has defaulted on most of its US$300 billion in liabilities.  Evergrande, which was once China’s top property developer, has defaulted on most of its US$300 billion in liabilities.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnams-vingroup-plans-won-bond-debut-broaden-investor-base-after-shares-hit-record The Business Times en 2026-09-02T16:17:38+08:00 Vietnam’s Vingroup plans won bond debut to broaden investor base after shares hit record https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e07f0196d87b6f7349b92fd86328c9dddccdeb09253723e14d3c3d24a4289a2d Vietnamese firms are turning more offshore for funding as the government aims to steer the economy, one of Asia’s fastest growing, to high-income status by 2045.  Vietnamese firms are turning more offshore for funding as the government aims to steer the economy, one of Asia’s fastest growing, to high-income status by 2045.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/sia-unveil-new-cabin-products-november The Business Times en 2026-09-02T16:12:25+08:00 SIA to unveil new cabin products in November https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff0fe5f122e020667315ba4307b3d2f0d03d2ffb774da7f704559d9719a54bbc The in-flight entertainment system across all cabin classes, as well as the in-flight entertainment screens in first class and business class, will be upgraded. The in-flight entertainment system across all cabin classes, as well as the in-flight entertainment screens in first class and business class, will be upgraded. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/heavy-ev-incentive-cut-will-slow-adoption-could-ease-coe-premiums-observers The Business Times en 2026-09-02T16:09:03+08:00 Heavy EV incentive cut will slow adoption but could ease COE premiums: observers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2d91a251e2f1fb019113d00c50b9af5405fb61d01d53d14a8caacd24527aad5c Electric heavy vehicles such as the BYD T35 (pictured) made up 30% of heavy vehicle registrations in July. Electric heavy vehicles such as the BYD T35 (pictured) made up 30% of heavy vehicle registrations in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/og-rejects-lawsuit-hao-mart-linked-company-abuse-process The Business Times en 2026-09-02T16:00:48+08:00 OG rejects lawsuit from Hao Mart-linked company as an ‘abuse of process’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b86bba83966ad9892720ac6e7ee7bfb28eefbb8977d031dd6d8ef1396614e15f Taste Orchard opened in February 2024, with anchor tenant and supermarket chain Eccellente by Hao Mart occupying three levels. Taste Orchard opened in February 2024, with anchor tenant and supermarket chain Eccellente by Hao Mart occupying three levels. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-business-group-raises-2026-gdp-growth-forecast-range-2-1-2-5 The Business Times en 2026-09-02T15:47:11+08:00 Thai business group raises 2026 GDP growth forecast to range of 2.1% to 2.5% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ec7e84dc934668f34919e9dacce51f1e69461cb5e16d8be5b490007b6591b9ce Exports, a key driver of Thai growth, are now expected to rise 12 per cent to 16 per cent, up from a previously projected rise of 8 per cent to 10 per cent. Exports, a key driver of Thai growth, are now expected to rise 12 per cent to 16 per cent, up from a previously projected rise of 8 per cent to 10 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/luxury-stocks-set-better-performance-ahead-recovery-likely-progressive-not-linear-analysts The Business Times en 2026-09-02T15:36:20+08:00 Luxury stocks set for ‘better performance ahead’ but recovery likely progressive, not linear: analysts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab754e8e806d826d921f9e442c11f331d61e706e2015ad80ecad5e4a02ba37b9 Investors have moved on from rewarding diversification and now prefer recovery stories and specific trends, with watches favoured over handbags, say analysts. Investors have moved on from rewarding diversification and now prefer recovery stories and specific trends, with watches favoured over handbags, say analysts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-house-passes-funding-bill-avert-government-shutdown-midterm-elections The Business Times en 2026-09-02T15:11:01+08:00 US House passes funding Bill to avert government shutdown before midterm elections https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/74753f00fb63c15860f598eb449f89bec1d44e81e4407e859cc1b1d44fe4f6eb The House passed the extension of current spending through December 11 by a vote of 370-48. The Senate passed the measure on August 8. The House passed the extension of current spending through December 11 by a vote of 370-48. The Senate passed the measure on August 8. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/insolvent-bathla-faces-24-hour-deadline-creditor-deal-source The Business Times en 2026-09-02T15:09:22+08:00 Insolvent Bathla faces 24-hour deadline for creditor deal: source https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/040adef883a0d169bff363168266eab1fd0de0a6545b49c00437bcb84e8b50c6 In August, Bathla appointed an administrator after struggling to pay its debts in the face of a slowdown in Australia’s property market and higher construction costs. In August, Bathla appointed an administrator after struggling to pay its debts in the face of a slowdown in Australia’s property market and higher construction costs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/hunting-yield-dbs-analysts-bet-s-reits-over-bank-dividends The Business Times en 2026-09-02T14:39:23+08:00 Hunting for yield? DBS analysts bet on S-Reits over bank dividends https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdc473d0c779464c09bb6219efeccb90dc1fd46779e81e73e6c2b4a5271e5d93 Mapletree Logistics Trust has been cited as offering “valuation appeal” as it trades at a “below-average” price-to-book value multiple. Mapletree Logistics Trust has been cited as offering “valuation appeal” as it trades at a “below-average” price-to-book value multiple. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/dubai-developer-binghatti-talks-multibillion-dollar-pact-chairman The Business Times en 2026-09-02T14:29:11+08:00 Dubai developer Binghatti in talks on multibillion-dollar pact: chairman https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/279e356935933beaa341a93f6500565feea54249d7a87d3e19599ad3f6d0dfcf Many of Dubai’s biggest development firms are state-backed, and any formal tie-up could signal the city’s willingness to support what has for years been one of the world’s best-performing property markets. Many of Dubai’s biggest development firms are state-backed, and any formal tie-up could signal the city’s willingness to support what has for years been one of the world’s best-performing property markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/un-says-global-warming-will-cross-1-5-deg-c-soon-hit-least-1-8-deg-c The Business Times en 2026-09-02T13:44:29+08:00 UN says global warming will cross 1.5 deg C soon, hit at least 1.8 deg C https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f45dbc9f7359186b410e109f561dbad294777423acb5723906b14f659ed9728 Current forecasts predict that all glaciers in Germany will vanish within the next decades. The Noerdliche Schneeferner will lose its classification as a glacier, presumably around 2030. Current forecasts predict that all glaciers in Germany will vanish within the next decades. The Noerdliche Schneeferner will lose its classification as a glacier, presumably around 2030. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/grand-theft-auto-vi-exclusive-peek-tops-netflix-viewing-charts The Business Times en 2026-09-02T13:41:09+08:00 ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ exclusive peek tops Netflix viewing charts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3e4efd89e06a2725f903008ede5d5de2323f1a8cd1b365ecbda828bfe2deffe4 The near-27-minute video, showing off the open-world crime game ahead of its planned Nov 19 release, was exclusive to Netflix for six hours before it was released on other video platforms.  The near-27-minute video, showing off the open-world crime game ahead of its planned Nov 19 release, was exclusive to Netflix for six hours before it was released on other video platforms.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/taiwan-says-its-companies-plan-invest-another-us20-billion-us The Business Times en 2026-09-02T13:33:32+08:00 Taiwan says its companies plan to invest another US$20 billion in US https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f1ebb75709af619afbc7dddf7649da497475f0f51f383b36f9fa616e64688d49 A TSMC plant in Taiwan (pictured). The firm in July said it will invest a further US$100 billion in the US state of Arizona. A TSMC plant in Taiwan (pictured). The firm in July said it will invest a further US$100 billion in the US state of Arizona. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global-data-centre-spending-reach-us31-6-trillion-2050-ai-boom-pwc The Business Times en 2026-09-02T13:02:31+08:00 Global data centre spending to reach US$31.6 trillion by 2050 on AI boom: PwC https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59caf2b73d3ce20389c6ffcd29c3796013758d57222979bf47db56d003b85b38 With growing AI use, tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon and smaller data centre providers are rapidly building new computing facilities around the globe. With growing AI use, tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon and smaller data centre providers are rapidly building new computing facilities around the globe. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/10-luxury-apartments-linked-s3-billion-money-laundering-case-sep-23-auction-block The Business Times en 2026-09-02T12:49:13+08:00 10 luxury apartments linked to S$3 billion money laundering case on Sep 23 auction block https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cabe5ba1e037c48a2e7b2411276762bbdbb0b31f5569e05ea4830fd5ba86b2d8 SRI’s portfolio comprises six luxury apartments at Martin Modern across two, three, and four-bedroom units, with prices starting from $2,874psf. SRI’s portfolio comprises six luxury apartments at Martin Modern across two, three, and four-bedroom units, with prices starting from $2,874psf. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/honda-tells-suppliers-cut-costs-us9-billion-push-fend-china-documents-show The Business Times en 2026-09-02T12:32:11+08:00 Honda tells suppliers to cut costs in US$9 billion push to fend off China, documents show  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fa251dfe20268faf7469a8b574cca28118f7af1e13cd0f49e6fe4df3b93878d Honda, the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, is trying to fix its struggling car business.  Honda, the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, is trying to fix its struggling car business.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/xiplomacy-chinas-xi-begins-busiest-travel-month-2019-diplomatic-push-trump-talks The Business Times en 2026-09-02T12:16:55+08:00 ‘Xiplomacy’: China’s Xi begins busiest travel month since 2019 in diplomatic push before Trump talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/492b5dfdab5bc19d537e96894fc46bd8e188cd792ed181da90d009a9c82446ac Xi’s move underscores what Beijing calls Xiplomacy – a diplomatic approach emphasising face-to-face meetings and strong engagement with the Global South. Xi’s move underscores what Beijing calls Xiplomacy – a diplomatic approach emphasising face-to-face meetings and strong engagement with the Global South. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/millions-face-rising-himalayan-glacial-flood-risk-climate-change-speeds-melting-un The Business Times en 2026-09-02T12:06:45+08:00 Millions face rising Himalayan glacial flood risk as climate change speeds melting: UN https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ab47d2754023f27911466018e3d336e1948dd067680f4d22ad4a83d00b50642 Aug 26’s devastating flood in Nepal was triggered when parts of a glacier near the Langtang Lirung mountain peak collapsed and fell to the valley floor. Aug 26’s devastating flood in Nepal was triggered when parts of a glacier near the Langtang Lirung mountain peak collapsed and fell to the valley floor. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economists-raise-singapore-2026-growth-forecast-5-more-see-ai-bubble-top-risk The Business Times en 2026-09-02T12:00:00+08:00 Economists raise Singapore 2026 growth forecast to 5%; more see AI bubble as a top risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0dbd64f09b968e431657371443225584e66367c5745adb65f569a60cfec3d3a One respondent sees a downward re-centring of the policy band at MAS’ upcoming meeting. One respondent sees a downward re-centring of the policy band at MAS’ upcoming meeting. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/new-zealand-flags-gradual-policy-tightening-after-hiking-rates The Business Times en 2026-09-02T11:26:02+08:00 New Zealand flags gradual policy tightening after hiking rates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d052b2be95289d834a135544bda06da92e5abc4c8c57b0b9b85080a35c3d0c98 RBNZ governor Anna Breman said: “We do think that it’s likely there may be a future OCR increase, but the timing is highly uncertain.” RBNZ governor Anna Breman said: “We do think that it’s likely there may be a future OCR increase, but the timing is highly uncertain.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/shein-shares-slide-over-3-after-lacklustre-hong-kong-trading-debut The Business Times en 2026-09-02T11:25:56+08:00 Shein shares slide over 3% after lacklustre Hong Kong trading debut https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8cf1f9e2ef43ac7571a9cbd36dbd4504783ce1fa76bfc81dc3c16e653d72b392 Executives at Shein’s Sep 1 listing ceremony at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The firm raised US$1.7 billion in its IPO that valued the firm at US$26.5 billion. Executives at Shein’s Sep 1 listing ceremony at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The firm raised US$1.7 billion in its IPO that valued the firm at US$26.5 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-sec-preps-plan-widen-investor-access-private-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-02T10:59:29+08:00 US SEC preps plan to widen investor access to private markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ea48f3ee2d119b29faad0e003adbf1aefd019f2baf2e5d7fb3ee94036ab4ccdc The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) headquarters in Washington, DC, Nov 25, 2024. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) headquarters in Washington, DC, Nov 25, 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/crypto-alternative-assets/goldman-sachs-bofa-among-21-firms-planning-joint-us-dollar-stablecoin-launch-2027 The Business Times en 2026-09-02T10:34:24+08:00 Goldman Sachs, BofA among 21 firms planning joint US dollar stablecoin launch in 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b30ca16873bda86e07b70078d9125bf1e30a8e601a124ee6bf7d2d5ffb10655 The group said it also aims to expand into stablecoins pegged to other G7 currencies, including the euro as a priority. The group said it also aims to expand into stablecoins pegged to other G7 currencies, including the euro as a priority. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/why-high-yields-government-bonds-are-causing-alarm The Business Times en 2026-09-02T10:19:43+08:00 Why high yields on government bonds are causing alarm https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8bcd4c17b6b73ba5b40ca7f92082d42e9ca8240861f152feaa3a62e035f82fb1 Governments must also compete for investor attention as tech firms issue massive amounts of debt to fund the buildout of AI infrastructure. Governments must also compete for investor attention as tech firms issue massive amounts of debt to fund the buildout of AI infrastructure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/boj-chief-signals-chance-september-rate-hike-debate-price-risks The Business Times en 2026-09-02T09:48:00+08:00 BOJ chief signals chance of September rate hike, debate on price risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a8a3c4e5d5f7a113c0755912c1477394e26058e48220b777d10364e7d9c7f6e BOJ chief Kazuo Ueda says: “We will scrutinise whether the economy and prices are moving in line with our baseline scenario, as well as risks.”  BOJ chief Kazuo Ueda says: “We will scrutinise whether the economy and prices are moving in line with our baseline scenario, as well as risks.”  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-korea-japan-stocks-slide-asian-equities-fall-amid-oil-gains-fed-rate-hike-bets The Business Times en 2026-09-02T09:32:04+08:00 South Korea, Japan stocks slide as Asian equities fall amid oil gains, Fed rate hike bets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/84d1756f88ccc3eba56b33b406fe9659070e2d54d71a9c3e7ba2c6f9d63b7826 Higher yields present a clear headwind for Asian equities, especially “longer duration tech stocks”, said a Gama Asset Management portfolio manager.  Higher yields present a clear headwind for Asian equities, especially “longer duration tech stocks”, said a Gama Asset Management portfolio manager.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-hits-over-3-week-low-iran-war-tensions-fan-us-rate-hike-fears The Business Times en 2026-09-02T09:24:34+08:00 Gold hits over 3-week low as Iran war tensions fan US rate hike fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e16a3482d9eeee0ebdaffd081de66cf26bd71c6c82181e2c043351b7dd8a319f The US dollar held firm, making greenback-priced metals costlier for buyers using other currencies.  The US dollar held firm, making greenback-priced metals costlier for buyers using other currencies.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/g20-finance-chiefs-back-action-against-trade-distorting-policies-china-holds-out The Business Times en 2026-09-02T09:03:42+08:00 G20 finance chiefs back action against trade-distorting policies; China holds out https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/28fe8d5222895f431e0e72a5d1a14947b8eeee5c5b6cb84ac5d530c5a58cea0c The G20 meeting of finance chiefs came amid a global bond market sell-off on worries over growing debt levels and inflation pressures. The G20 meeting of finance chiefs came amid a global bond market sell-off on worries over growing debt levels and inflation pressures. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/putin-says-russia-seeks-end-not-freeze-ukraine-conflict-and-ready-talks The Business Times en 2026-09-02T08:58:13+08:00 Putin says Russia seeks to end, not freeze, Ukraine conflict and is ready for talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/63fd64666c953cf17609d16e352e1b71b03a3bab50fc961851a9fadd7b993beb Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia was winning the war in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia was winning the war in Ukraine. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-keppel-dc-reit-frasers-property-centurion-nio-egp-energy The Business Times en 2026-09-02T08:39:17+08:00 Stocks to watch: Keppel DC Reit, Frasers Property, Centurion, Nio, EGP Energy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a324475ffb8d57655c00bed16467702eef1dfcb9bd3398791853c5ae910eeca Keppel DC Reit’s private placement to partially fund the majority acquisitions of two Japan data centres has been upsized to S$625 million. Keppel DC Reit’s private placement to partially fund the majority acquisitions of two Japan data centres has been upsized to S$625 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/keppel-dc-reits-private-placement-upsized-s625-million-after-strong-demand The Business Times en 2026-09-02T08:37:09+08:00 Keppel DC Reit’s private placement upsized to S$625 million after ‘strong demand’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/499385061fe15b832f574f55b21289dda9591ae217a6582a22101f26bb4efa8d Tokyo Data Centre 4 and Tokyo Data Centre 5 are freehold, hyperscale fully fitted co-location data centres. Tokyo Data Centre 4 and Tokyo Data Centre 5 are freehold, hyperscale fully fitted co-location data centres. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bessent-urges-boj-chief-combat-weak-yen-decisive-monetary-steps The Business Times en 2026-09-02T08:23:29+08:00 Bessent urges BOJ chief to combat weak yen with ‘decisive’ monetary steps https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/442ebaf2ea62ca244ba91407a6ac11760a50bc4db53a0d28a7a31e23556b63b3 A weak yen has pushed up import prices and broader inflation, causing headaches for Japanese policymakers by increasing households’ cost of living. A weak yen has pushed up import prices and broader inflation, causing headaches for Japanese policymakers by increasing households’ cost of living. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-economic-outlook-improves-firms-wary-investment-bcc-says The Business Times en 2026-09-02T08:20:49+08:00 UK economic outlook improves but firms wary of investment, BCC says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fdb45fe782d6360ae09815e72784fa9ec99a2158a24cba7b23a70068e777452f The BCC said it expects the economy to expand by 1 per cent in 2026. The BCC said it expects the economy to expand by 1 per cent in 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/frasers-property-redevelop-yishun-10-mixed-use-complex-mid-2031 The Business Times en 2026-09-02T08:10:25+08:00 Frasers Property to redevelop Yishun 10 into mixed-use complex by mid-2031 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a3f5a78c3bcba63c0ca8bd1622bee78aab34e06f9462a5cfdfa1254c9d47dec Yishun 10 was opened on May 28, 1992, and renovated in 2010, after which it was renamed GV Yishun.  Yishun 10 was opened on May 28, 1992, and renovated in 2010, after which it was renamed GV Yishun.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/what-do-rising-us-treasury-yields-mean-singapore-investors The Business Times en 2026-09-02T08:00:00+08:00 What do rising US Treasury yields mean for Singapore investors? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca37348a928dbad9625590d962dff353b4ef77e95346fabfae3378ed9f9258df Flagging concerns over persistent inflation, US Fed chair Kevin Warsh suggests monetary policy may need to stay restrictive or tighten more if price pressures fail to ease. Flagging concerns over persistent inflation, US Fed chair Kevin Warsh suggests monetary policy may need to stay restrictive or tighten more if price pressures fail to ease. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/cook-hands-over-apples-reins-temus The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:58:25+08:00 Cook hands over Apple’s reins to Temus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/41a86ad978a796d4e12928d287104fe007cb9a125a4548527a1589e4a40b4502 Tim Cook (right) will pass the baton to Apple hardware chief John Ternus (left), who will be steering the company in the AI age. Tim Cook (right) will pass the baton to Apple hardware chief John Ternus (left), who will be steering the company in the AI age. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/global-bond-rout-deepens-oil-fuelled-inflation-fears-drive-yields-multi-decade-highs The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:18:06+08:00 Global bond rout deepens as oil-fuelled inflation fears drive yields to multi-decade highs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f0dcdd0d66df9bd161f2b431c2732202b480c80550b19c99a0f5afe68ee05b6b The yield on 10-year US Treasury notes rose to a near three-year high of 4.81%, and a further climb toward 5% is likely to unsettle already jittery stock markets The yield on 10-year US Treasury notes rose to a near three-year high of 4.81%, and a further climb toward 5% is likely to unsettle already jittery stock markets https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nokia-set-rejoin-euro-stoxx-50-volkswagen-dropped The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:05:30+08:00 Nokia set to rejoin Euro Stoxx 50, Volkswagen dropped https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c53afc2ba49c2f11062b0d1d094cd40c01df0b6087a921d267c5253e83282096 Nokia has shifted its focus to sell fibre-optic equipment to companies building AI data centres. Nokia has shifted its focus to sell fibre-optic equipment to companies building AI data centres. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/when-evaluating-ipos-retail-investors-should-really-resist-fomo The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:00:00+08:00 When evaluating IPOs, retail investors should really resist Fomo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb Buoyant market conditions might encourage issuers to push valuations towards the upper limit. Buoyant market conditions might encourage issuers to push valuations towards the upper limit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapores-ai-future/true-ai-transformation-go-beyond-deployment-and-using-tools The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:00:00+08:00 For true AI transformation, go beyond deployment and using tools https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b220e4ae18c5278e7b676952e452a1a2cd116ef4a1e24e7a9bfd7ce1f6083ff0 Roundtable participants (from left) Claressa Monteiro, head of audio, The Business Times; Mark Tham, country managing director, Accenture Singapore; Dilys Boey, chief executive, Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Kok Ping Soon, chief executive officer, Singapore Business Federation; Lee Yan Hong, head of group human resources, DBS. Roundtable participants (from left) Claressa Monteiro, head of audio, The Business Times; Mark Tham, country managing director, Accenture Singapore; Dilys Boey, chief executive, Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Kok Ping Soon, chief executive officer, Singapore Business Federation; Lee Yan Hong, head of group human resources, DBS. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/asia-needs-new-energy-security-architecture The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:00:00+08:00 Asia needs new energy security architecture https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dbe3d8a7fc0bdfff44dd4d2f9e3446be9a77a349f0c0682d1722de52f803ea6f The Golden Violet oil tanker docked at a PT Pertamina facility in Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia. Asia’s new energy security architecture should have a support mechanism to help Asian countries build emergency oil reserves through financing and technical assistance. The Golden Violet oil tanker docked at a PT Pertamina facility in Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia. Asia’s new energy security architecture should have a support mechanism to help Asian countries build emergency oil reserves through financing and technical assistance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapores-ai-future/bringing-tech-and-people-together-singapores-ai-future The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:00:00+08:00 Bringing tech and people together for Singapore’s AI future https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2da335f9fc2a64520b4cfe6d89921721fb2741d3f804a51c014ce17e20c962d6 From left: Claressa Monteiro, head of audio, The Business Times; Mark Tham, country managing director, Accenture Singapore; Dilys Boey, chief executive, Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Kok Ping Soon, chief executive officer, Singapore Business Federation; Lee Yan Hong, head of group human resources, DBS. From left: Claressa Monteiro, head of audio, The Business Times; Mark Tham, country managing director, Accenture Singapore; Dilys Boey, chief executive, Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Kok Ping Soon, chief executive officer, Singapore Business Federation; Lee Yan Hong, head of group human resources, DBS. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/us-urges-hands-approach-ai-regulation-g20-tech-meeting The Business Times en 2026-09-02T06:48:48+08:00 US urges hands-off approach to AI regulation at G20 tech meeting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/477f5064dce604d4ee6825933047bf90787c9b02db14a9eab4cb6f1cc8ac0e13 Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks virtually during the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Sep 1, 2026. Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks virtually during the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Sep 1, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-pounds-iran-teheran-strikes-back-bases-biggest-exchange-july The Business Times en 2026-09-02T06:20:50+08:00 US pounds Iran; Teheran strikes back at bases in biggest exchange since July https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b932016366201126106873b193b24fbcd4fa5dfcc40e72d968b6a903d2c3aa91 A missile launch by US Central Command as American forces carried out strikes on an Iranian military target on Sep 1. A missile launch by US Central Command as American forces carried out strikes on an Iranian military target on Sep 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/oil-prices-extend-gains-us-and-iran-trade-fresh-strikes The Business Times en 2026-09-02T06:12:17+08:00 Oil prices extend gains as US and Iran trade fresh strikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e751f49cf4e6cb56641fe336eb0ce4cebaf5d530bc7931f373d27d2d00eaeecb Attacks on two tankers departing the Hormuz strait on Aug 31 caused further disruptions to oil supplies and forced traders to seek alternative crude shipments. Attacks on two tankers departing the Hormuz strait on Aug 31 caused further disruptions to oil supplies and forced traders to seek alternative crude shipments. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-hits-one-month-low-inflation-rising-yields-pressure-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-02T05:56:52+08:00 Europe’s Stoxx 600 hits one-month low as inflation, rising yields pressure markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 slipped 0.6 per cent to a more than one-month low of 647.08 on Tuesday. The Stoxx 600 slipped 0.6 per cent to a more than one-month low of 647.08 on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-lower-due-higher-yields-rising-oil-prices The Business Times en 2026-09-02T05:47:01+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends lower due to higher yields, rising oil prices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fce8eb028b2aa697495837e4dfe69fb8c97d8b2ed7d6c1539e7f84b496b1b780 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 418.97 points, or 0.79 per cent, to 52,766.93 on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 418.97 points, or 0.79 per cent, to 52,766.93 on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/paid-press-release/v-aesthetics-holdings-commits-sdollar400000-to-support-dogs-in-sosds-care The Business Times en 2026-09-02T00:00:00+08:00 V Aesthetics Holdings Commits S$400,000 to Support Dogs in SOSD’s Care https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c05e72e0550676ff0dde2e433098f70f99cd35e144a0b3739dbfcf5d4026aa9d Dr Ian Tan, Founder and Medical Director of V Aesthetics Holdings and May Ngu, President of SOSD with Mira, a dog under SOSD’s care. Dr Ian Tan, Founder and Medical Director of V Aesthetics Holdings and May Ngu, President of SOSD with Mira, a dog under SOSD’s care. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/volkswagen-expects-2026-sales-8-5-million-vehicles-plans-asset-divestments The Business Times en 2026-09-01T23:27:24+08:00 Volkswagen expects 2026 sales of 8.5 million vehicles, plans asset divestments https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f257449300dbb650059a94a31c21888918be2819d95f6d9205956a161118adb The German carmaker, whose supervisory board is set to meet on Friday, is also planning extensive divestments of business units. The German carmaker, whose supervisory board is set to meet on Friday, is also planning extensive divestments of business units. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-job-openings-rise-july-after-sharp-downward-revision-previous-month The Business Times en 2026-09-01T22:55:00+08:00 US job openings rise in July after sharp downward revision in previous month https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62727085caf0becde6f841151fdfe621fe321921dc5e5ebd5937345349216145 The labour market is generally viewed as stable, which economists say should allow the Federal Reserve to keep its eye on stubbornly high inflation. The labour market is generally viewed as stable, which economists say should allow the Federal Reserve to keep its eye on stubbornly high inflation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-manufacturing-activity-slows-august-input-prices-still-elevated The Business Times en 2026-09-01T22:22:32+08:00 US manufacturing activity slows in August; input prices still elevated https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/70e14715393dcd09ffdd95bc6dc9ee3b7fa651ec22ebaea4dfc2f37c276d4154 Manufacturing, which accounts for about 9.4 per cent of the economy, remains supported by an artificial intelligence buildout. Manufacturing, which accounts for about 9.4 per cent of the economy, remains supported by an artificial intelligence buildout. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us-stock-indexes-open-lower-high-yields-oil-prices-dent-sentiment The Business Times en 2026-09-01T21:44:09+08:00 US stock indexes open lower as high yields, oil prices dent sentiment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/411ff7dd1e459b45618ac39cafd74d7332bdf18ddf6636fa19d68f2f8fc9b38e The S&P 500 fell 50.7 points, or 0.66 per cent, at the open to 7,635.47​, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 339.2 points, or 1.29 per cent, to 26,031.67. The S&P 500 fell 50.7 points, or 0.66 per cent, at the open to 7,635.47​, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 339.2 points, or 1.29 per cent, to 26,031.67. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/dollar-gains-iran-tensions-fuel-bond-sell-yen-weakens-past-160-again The Business Times en 2026-09-01T21:12:56+08:00 Dollar gains as Iran tensions fuel bond sell-off; yen weakens past 160 again https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30f573482744e3d0e4995439b6853df99ad64dd0d1a6eb8b91804007360a06e8 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he believes Japan’s government and central bank will take action that leads to a stronger yen. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he believes Japan’s government and central bank will take action that leads to a stronger yen. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/former-uk-prime-minister-starmer-steps-down-parliament The Business Times en 2026-09-01T20:55:49+08:00 Former UK prime minister Starmer steps down from Parliament https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e4cff5ef49bdf381bb1c225964b02cdd5bbeb2a411aff18094cfb21e1d1b3c6a Keir Starmer told his local newspaper, the Camden New Journal, that it’s the “right time” to leave the House of Commons after 11 years in Westminster. Keir Starmer told his local newspaper, the Camden New Journal, that it’s the “right time” to leave the House of Commons after 11 years in Westminster. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nio-q2-net-loss-narrows-89-4-528-million-yuan-higher-revenue The Business Times en 2026-09-01T20:35:27+08:00 Nio Q2 net loss narrows 89.4% to 528 million yuan on higher revenue https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f9ea52ed3084d0d0fa8d810a6d3d31548bc65bfb36ca011245aab3352854b7e5 The narrower year-on-year loss was driven by top-line growth, with total revenues rising 69.1% year on year to 32.1 billion yuan. The narrower year-on-year loss was driven by top-line growth, with total revenues rising 69.1% year on year to 32.1 billion yuan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/mapletree-closes-first-round-emerging-asia-logistics-development-fund-over-us500-million The Business Times en 2026-09-01T20:00:00+08:00 Mapletree closes first round of emerging Asia logistics development fund at over US$500 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0807aa2107b8641469572fef215542c72fd1fa97f260356aabc228a6aafeb0c3 An artist’s impression of Mapletree Logistics Hub – Utas Shah Alam. The fund has an initial seeded portfolio comprising four development projects in Malaysia. An artist’s impression of Mapletree Logistics Hub – Utas Shah Alam. The fund has an initial seeded portfolio comprising four development projects in Malaysia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/egp-energy-unit-secures-transmission-and-distribution-project-valued-s6-2-million The Business Times en 2026-09-01T19:25:22+08:00 EGP Energy unit secures transmission and distribution project valued at S$6.2 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f83e9becbc25e5f2e845175e4994eb26e098f6c0aace6a9b2f23742f44317b5 Generic image of SGX logo This is the group’s third contract announcement since its trading debut on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange on Jul 29. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/china-tells-carmakers-keep-price-war-away-export-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-01T19:04:00+08:00 China tells carmakers to keep price war away from export markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/701d12f5d02cc0f6dd1232e27360e4a8029faa3081503f79aec39854ab5e7e25 Automakers should avoid frequent and substantial price fluctuations that could harm consumer interests and damage brand image. Automakers should avoid frequent and substantial price fluctuations that could harm consumer interests and damage brand image. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-close-lower-amid-mixed-regional-showing-sti-down-0-8 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T18:55:05+08:00 Singapore shares close lower amid mixed regional showing; STI down 0.8% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 324 to 238, as 1.4 billion securities worth S$2.1 billion change hands. Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 324 to 238, as 1.4 billion securities worth S$2.1 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-13 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 1) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/28fa0cc193b1aa6e9c6c5f4f138432c0b83db0a50858ee3cff561f7e36951b26 The former Temasek Primary and Secondary schools have made way for the 1,010-unit New Upper Changi Road residential project. The former Temasek Primary and Secondary schools have made way for the 1,010-unit New Upper Changi Road residential project. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/weighing-higher-bond-yields-against-influx-ai-debt The Business Times en 2026-09-01T18:35:35+08:00 Weighing higher bond yields against influx of AI debt https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e07a0061d04e46ebcd79c0d4526b8a34c5c6408562b6d59620d4b042c82a9bc5 Even as the AI investment cycle is creating opportunities, it is also reshaping corporate financing. Even as the AI investment cycle is creating opportunities, it is also reshaping corporate financing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/marina-bay-sands-raises-record-s7-million-sands-singapore-charity-festival-2026 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T18:24:33+08:00 Marina Bay Sands raises record S$7 million from Sands for Singapore Charity Festival 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/24e0747b58305c45b5ad234de45bcb5be34d579f8b4ca6fc2fd3650fc9c15dc5 performers standing on a stage Inclusive arts group Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities Brave Hearts Ensemble and Wheelsmith performing at the opening ceremony. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uol-capitaland-aim-high-s1-4-billion-or-s1537-psf-ppr-bid-new-upper-changi-site The Business Times en 2026-09-01T17:36:21+08:00 UOL, CapitaLand aim high with S$1.4 billion or S$1,537 psf ppr bid for New Upper Changi site https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d6354c20366aa31d4a9adb1cc3b987a120ca00cc10a4b65d291c6fe837efd6ba The former Temasek Primary and Secondary schools have made way for the 1,010-unit New Upper Changi Road residential project. The former Temasek Primary and Secondary schools have made way for the 1,010-unit New Upper Changi Road residential project. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/real-world-trial-work-age-ai The Business Times en 2026-09-01T17:36:18+08:00 A real-world trial for work in the age of AI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/37ce8663f254549bc63a7011d0ba1705050ebb351b967fa16fd19b7f29c9c10e One response – articulated last week by Bill Gates – is that we should have jobs that are “human reserved” and cannot be filled by robots.  One response – articulated last week by Bill Gates – is that we should have jobs that are “human reserved” and cannot be filled by robots.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eurozone-factory-growth-more-four-year-high-august The Business Times en 2026-09-01T16:31:23+08:00 Eurozone factory growth at more than four-year high in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c5db4ada6d092cdf68cfc7c5c5cd6b39f37fbc211cf23a8647c563a8e0b06206 S&P Global’s Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 52.7 in August from 51.9 in July, its highest reading since May 2022. S&P Global’s Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 52.7 in August from 51.9 in July, its highest reading since May 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/odyssey-scholar-emily-wilson-critic-film-redoing-her-translation The Business Times en 2026-09-01T16:07:47+08:00 ‘Odyssey’ scholar Emily Wilson, a critic of the film, is redoing her translation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5b2dcb0577a172bac4483dd77c0966a643e9c67d0b26f714b38ab5dc2e384507 A social media influencer shows a T-shirt on the red carpet during the Mumbai premiere of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in Mumbai, India. In an unusual reboot, Homer’s The Odyssey will be retranslated by Emily Wilson, though the project is a few years from completion. A social media influencer displays a T-shirt that refers to Christopher Nolan’s movie Inception during the Mumbai premiere of the director’s latest film The Odyssey. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/how-much-gene-edited-dog-window The Business Times en 2026-09-01T16:07:37+08:00 How much is that gene-edited dog in the window? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c84ab41e460685248f3af8ad6d4c3feef231eddd35686e1110b36a42eef06ee6 Bailey, a beagle, has had a gene which codes for one of the main canine allergens disabled. Bailey, a beagle, has had a gene, which codes for one of the main canine allergens, disabled. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/leverage-fire-use-it-your-advantage-beware-burn The Business Times en 2026-09-01T16:03:59+08:00 Leverage is like fire. Use it to your advantage, but beware the burn https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e327e207ecaf4685dc7e4df15f501bef28b7595383e2a6fbf25ed72b67536835 Authorities in South Korea have imposed curbs on single-stock leveraged ETFs linked to stocks such as SK Hynix. Authorities in South Korea have imposed curbs on single-stock leveraged ETFs linked to stocks such as SK Hynix. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/pm-wong-visit-bangkok-first-leaders-retreat-thailands-anutin-sep-2 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T16:00:00+08:00 PM Wong to visit Bangkok for first Leaders’ Retreat with Thailand’s Anutin on Sep 2 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/683f42598975bcfd9a9e843cb3390068af424c82d7af2c7e2026397f64d4334e Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Thai premier Anutin Charnvirakul at lunch in Singapore Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) hosted Thai premier Anutin Charnvirakul to lunch during his official visit to Singapore in November 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/nio-delivers-35836-vehicles-august-14-5-year-year The Business Times en 2026-09-01T15:55:42+08:00 Nio delivers 35,836 vehicles in August, up 14.5% year on year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/97e8bb7b5e2c88f663861db69e83d404169e42f70654235101b65b944146c924 Nio is also set to report its Q2 earnings on Tuesday. Nio is also set to report its Q2 earnings on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/risks-gamified-markets-are-you-ready-your-next-hit The Business Times en 2026-09-01T15:33:11+08:00 Risks of gamified markets: Are you ready for your next hit? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2ce15f1c7ff9beea3ab9282308734a7d6d01cdb142e9ef5917a2acb9558b630 Trading apps want you to commingle trading with investing, but there is a distinct line between the two. Trading apps want you to commingle trading with investing, but there is a distinct line between the two. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/your-legacy-plan-decides-who-going-pay The Business Times en 2026-09-01T15:28:58+08:00 Your legacy plan decides who is going to pay https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/13c11aa54422bed6eae7332c95a561aa0a0fe10822120810cf80f9c19c611c06 A family walking in a park in Singapore. Proper estate planning is about whether the plan you have put in place honours your intentions, values and the people you care about. Proper estate planning is about whether the plan you have put in place honours your intentions, values and the people you care about. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uk-house-prices-edged-back-august-nationwide-says The Business Times en 2026-09-01T15:28:05+08:00 UK house prices edged back up in August, Nationwide says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ad9ee3f48c9be0c4a823239d25ea6d501899144906e2f876876c29c1281767a Healthy savings buffers and a boost to sentiment from Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s cost-of-living measures are helping sustain demand. Healthy savings buffers and a boost to sentiment from Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s cost-of-living measures are helping sustain demand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/fashion-climate-emissions-rose-almost-14-over-two-years-cost-decarbonisation-hurdle-report The Business Times en 2026-09-01T15:08:45+08:00 Fashion climate emissions rose almost 14% over two years; cost a decarbonisation hurdle: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/47d049422553c59dc628ab2e3850802dd2b5cad257b4cc1c723e77b9fadd189d The sector faces a 34% profit drop by 2030, with supply chain disruptions and higher expenses, unless firms act fast to rein in carbon pollution.  The sector faces a 34% profit drop by 2030, with supply chain disruptions and higher expenses, unless firms act fast to rein in carbon pollution.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/john-galliano-withdraws-met-museum-show-after-backlash The Business Times en 2026-09-01T15:00:19+08:00 John Galliano withdraws from Met Museum show after backlash https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bc137d3a0c27342360fd2608a08f9e68df96a95020019ddf23d45a1886ffc000 The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is one of the 39 arts institutions operating on city-owned property, and it receives millions of dollars of annual support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.  The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is one of the 39 arts institutions operating on city-owned property, and it receives millions of dollars of annual support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippine-fast-food-giant-jollibee-picks-hong-kong-over-us-international-unit-listing The Business Times en 2026-09-01T14:59:04+08:00 Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee picks Hong Kong over US for international unit listing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8d5061d941f386e6fb3970944adfd9336fac8932decbed454d36ba2a591f83a4 Jollibee says it sees Hong Kong as “a natural market” for Jollibee Foods Corporation International or JFCI, the listing vehicle, given its presence and brand recognition across Asia. Jollibee says it sees Hong Kong as “a natural market” for Jollibee Foods Corporation International or JFCI, the listing vehicle, given its presence and brand recognition across Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/apple-accuses-openai-destroying-evidence-exchange-barbs The Business Times en 2026-09-01T14:51:25+08:00 Apple accuses OpenAI of destroying evidence in exchange of barbs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4dcf8dcff71e807421fd294fefce4878fe1bed3f1f3a9e2dda4f7805ae544e1 Apple claims its former iPhone engineer Chang Liu downloaded a confidential Apple circuit schematic and used it in his work at OpenAI. Apple claims its former iPhone engineer Chang Liu downloaded a confidential Apple circuit schematic and used it in his work at OpenAI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/solar-overtakes-coal-chinas-top-source-power-capacity-despite-rollout-slowdown The Business Times en 2026-09-01T14:42:53+08:00 Solar overtakes coal as China’s top source of power capacity despite rollout slowdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d984751e6ade7aa960c6585666a1bbffcfcdd0b944ec978c3f69d5d79365b702 Solar generation rose 15.5% from a year earlier to 802.4 billion kilowatt-hours in the first seven months of 2026, about one-eighth of the country’s total.  Solar generation rose 15.5% from a year earlier to 802.4 billion kilowatt-hours in the first seven months of 2026, about one-eighth of the country’s total.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ogilvy-parent-wpp-cut-1000-more-jobs-end-2026-restructuring-report The Business Times en 2026-09-01T14:07:48+08:00 Ogilvy parent WPP to cut up to 1,000 more jobs by end-2026 in restructuring: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d75b76cd420ab422a8ae7f9a4eb719ab9d7f27046f1fcbbe2729a396cb85dacb WPP has cut about 11,000 jobs since the start of 2025, taking its overall headcount to 97,388 by Jun 30, 2026, the report said. WPP has cut about 11,000 jobs since the start of 2025, taking its overall headcount to 97,388 by Jun 30, 2026, the report said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/south-koreas-unification-church-leader-gets-two-years-prison-corruption The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:30:13+08:00 South Korea’s Unification Church leader gets two years in prison for corruption https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/28c9b4f06199432c954d6c3e2e141338106921b7aabcb27d5a8af9b0f2208baf Unification Church leader Han Hak Ja arrives for the sentencing hearing on allegations of bribery and political funding in Seoul, South Korea, Aug 31, 2026. Unification Church leader Han Hak Ja arrives for the sentencing hearing on allegations of bribery and political funding in Seoul, South Korea, Aug 31, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-korean-policy-chief-who-backed-leveraged-etfs-steps-down The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:29:49+08:00 South Korean policy chief who backed leveraged ETFs steps down https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ed2487ffd4853400380624ec0c0d281f209be8129752b232013e391fb492d89 South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (pictured) accepted Kim Yong-beom’s resignation as his chief policy secretary on Sep 1, said the Blue House.  South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (pictured) accepted Kim Yong-beom’s resignation as his chief policy secretary on Sep 1, said the Blue House.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mas-seeks-feedback-proposals-regulating-value-user-protection-stablecoins The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:25:24+08:00 MAS seeks feedback on proposals regulating value, user protection for stablecoins https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/843b2a047f0adef898bbfc333339e45a68945f32f0b88bf24981835318084b50 MAS’ Payment Services Act sets out the regulatory framework for stablecoins in Singapore. MAS’ Payment Services Act sets out the regulatory framework for stablecoins in Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-exports-rise-6-05-annually-july-beating-expectations The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:16:01+08:00 Indonesia exports rise 6.05% annually in July, beating expectations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fca0a47fe8f1a88981f3ac9d448bbc574dc97f05ce671504a8f099efc12c0af1 Exports for July were supported by manufactured goods, such as basic chemical goods, refined nickel and aluminium products. Exports for July were supported by manufactured goods, such as basic chemical goods, refined nickel and aluminium products. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/argentines-hoped-messi-would-stay-forever The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:11:48+08:00 Argentines hoped Messi would stay forever https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/96d96ea8c780629a3247a7d014c14d948f83b6f272b089acae4b8b92bbc023c0 A mural of Argentine football legend Lionel Messi at the Villa del Parque train station, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Aug 31, 2026. A mural of Argentine football legend Lionel Messi at the Villa del Parque train station, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Aug 31, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/strait-hormuz-commodity-vessel-transits-stay-single-digits-data-shows The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:02:44+08:00 Strait of Hormuz commodity vessel transits stay in single digits, data shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2c4835bf5bb5950e40536209c6c739085588e38ce93f935de6f4fad5358cbea Vessels that sail through the strait with their transponders turned off are not included in the count. Vessels that sail through the strait with their transponders turned off are not included in the count. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapores-manufacturing-needs-more-ai-updraft The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s manufacturing needs more than an AI updraft https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b8c14ec3de851580bc0830003b80c922c504579bb92eb3aa3a88c02964840a19 The perception that manufacturing is dirty, backward work is decades out of date. The sector now sits at the front line of AI, robotics, automation and data analytics. The perception that manufacturing is dirty, backward work is decades out of date. The sector now sits at the front line of AI, robotics, automation and data analytics. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/japans-10-year-government-bond-yield-hits-3-first-time-1996 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T12:57:03+08:00 Japan’s 10-year government bond yield hits 3% for first time since 1996 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b6ab9a6a3161449268a9484fb70851d5a712afa5652b5cde8189e44424f46583 While the Bank of Japan still holds an enormous amount of the nation’s bonds, the higher yields are encouraging Japanese institutions to buy more. While the Bank of Japan still holds an enormous amount of the nation’s bonds, the higher yields are encouraging Japanese institutions to buy more. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-companies-face-worsening-payment-delays-survey-finds The Business Times en 2026-09-01T12:45:20+08:00 Singapore companies face worsening payment delays, survey finds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/66b93db133b534e0fc384c6eeb71d91f7de1d0be85fa7cff4f5ed4d59d66e4ba The construction industry recorded the longest average payment delay at 85 days, above the national average of 66.3 days. The construction industry recorded the longest average payment delay at 85 days, above the national average of 66.3 days. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-annual-inflation-edges-3-19-august The Business Times en 2026-09-01T12:26:12+08:00 Indonesia’s annual inflation edges up to 3.19% in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3ad0cea713f28ca4b70a0ed4e09af130f0c4be1ea98a58716a84152bd4208ef0 Indonesia’s annual inflation rate picked up to 3.19% in August from 2.88 per cent in July, official data showed on Sep 1. Indonesia’s annual inflation rate picked up to 3.19% in August from 2.88 per cent in July, official data showed on Sep 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-destry-wins-parliaments-backing-central-bank-chief-prioritise-stability The Business Times en 2026-09-01T12:25:49+08:00 Indonesia’s Destry wins parliament’s backing as central bank chief, to prioritise stability https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b713c647e89be4730eea76db5dc97e433b4270732c6a0bd52aa2bf3c30e905a0 Destry Damayant has said the central bank would support economic growth and job creation while safeguarding financial-system and rupiah stability. Destry Damayant has said the central bank would support economic growth and job creation while safeguarding financial-system and rupiah stability. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/south-korea-proposes-record-us597-billion-2027-budget-supercharge-ai-investment The Business Times en 2026-09-01T12:10:04+08:00 South Korea proposes record US$597 billion 2027 Budget to supercharge AI investment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ebf7cc42a782b343295851bff9232105bc899a41fc3dc95f831023a96fe110a7 A semiconductor cluster under construction in South Korea’s Yongin city on Jul 21. The country’s historic spending increase is being fuelled by a windfall from its semiconductor industry. A semiconductor cluster under construction in South Korea’s Yongin city on Jul 21. The country’s historic spending increase is being fuelled by a windfall from its semiconductor industry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/australian-new-zealand-dollars-pause-near-multi-month-peaks-bond-selloff-deepens The Business Times en 2026-09-01T11:52:13+08:00 Australian, New Zealand dollars pause near multi-month peaks as bond selloff deepens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4409cf9448580394cc8f68caca00c1ceedf3ab1e2785c1716355a72b0b9bfc7e The Australian dollar held at US$0.7170, after finding bids around US$0.7150. The Australian dollar held at US$0.7170, after finding bids around US$0.7150. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/why-fast-fashion-giant-shein-faces-uphill-battle-regain-its-mojo The Business Times en 2026-09-01T11:49:22+08:00 Why fast-fashion giant Shein faces an uphill battle to regain its mojo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5391e3ac1b68956120bc09619e5bda67d2c24a9e3540678e013b1957d474c602 Shein’s profitability has declined over the past year as tighter regulation, competition and the fading of the Covid-era e-commerce frenzy weigh on expansion. Shein’s profitability has declined over the past year as tighter regulation, competition and the fading of the Covid-era e-commerce frenzy weigh on expansion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/shopee-appliance-seller-sues-customer-over-bad-review-and-loses The Business Times en 2026-09-01T11:34:16+08:00 Shopee appliance seller sues customer over bad review – and loses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/76540000f49ffb3f1b9a56ac1e3b214f807f30ed9f4928a922b3d93b9fd4103f Shopee actively encourages buyers to leave reviews on its platform. Shopee actively encourages buyers to leave reviews on its platform. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-august-factory-activity-picks-demand-improves-pmi The Business Times en 2026-09-01T10:23:37+08:00 China’s August factory activity picks up as demand improves: PMI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/adf6b50f6c75f5f06138fa43143bc692b0023114037d3bcee5fa9bd40d9c976e A garment factory in Guangzhou, China, July 27, 2026. A garment factory in Guangzhou, China, July 27, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/china-trust-tax-deadline-looms-wealthy-clients-explore-options-across-asia The Business Times en 2026-09-01T10:21:30+08:00 As China trust-tax deadline looms, wealthy clients explore options across Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/938fdede321b0286c36da495a9c9b721ea6a579c2a101fa439fd67449f33a481 Industry observers broadly see China as bringing its taxation of offshore trusts closer to mature tax regimes in the West. Industry observers broadly see China as bringing its taxation of offshore trusts closer to mature tax regimes in the West. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uob-private-bank-appoints-ubs-dominique-boer-asean-market-head The Business Times en 2026-09-01T10:17:45+08:00 UOB Private Bank appoints UBS’ Dominique Boer as Asean market head https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ac814bcfe2396f8a2666d2f773e5aed31bae2cdc1af74c5b6119dabd97ab07e2 Dominique Boer’s appointment comes as UOB steps up its regional wealth push, with the group aiming to double its wealth management income by 2030. Dominique Boer’s appointment comes as UOB steps up its regional wealth push, with the group aiming to double its wealth management income by 2030. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/take-money-and-run-sydney-sellers-cut-prices-rates-tax-changes-crack-australias-housing-boom The Business Times en 2026-09-01T10:10:44+08:00 ‘Take the money and run’: Sydney sellers cut prices as rates, tax changes crack Australia’s housing boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1bfb830212f8dd3d83de06e283d914c992160d90d45e585c84ccb0e7d22a4d3f Brisbane, Perth and Sydney have had the biggest declines in home sales, with volumes down more than 20% year on year. Brisbane, Perth and Sydney have had the biggest declines in home sales, with volumes down more than 20% year on year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/despite-de-dollarisation-debate-demand-dollar-liquidity-asia-growing The Business Times en 2026-09-01T10:00:00+08:00 Despite the de-dollarisation debate, demand for dollar liquidity in Asia is growing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce213f4f77755b2c87fb7aae3aa6830cc6d639fb160f64ff0d5552ddf98aa21c Asian investors continue to allocate capital to global markets, while maintaining significant exposure to US assets.  Asian investors continue to allocate capital to global markets, while maintaining significant exposure to US assets.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/donald-trump-jrs-venture-capital-firm-leads-us1-billion-funding-round-polymarket The Business Times en 2026-09-01T09:49:29+08:00 Donald Trump Jr’s venture capital firm leads US$1 billion funding round for Polymarket https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ed374344e8158e9230241d41eba708fbe792c0befe37d6bf9ac91c17e59828a Polymarket plans to raise US$1 billion, including around US$300 million from 1789 Capital, Donald Trump Jr’s venture capital firm. Polymarket plans to raise US$1 billion, including around US$300 million from 1789 Capital, Donald Trump Jr’s venture capital firm. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/south-koreas-factory-activity-logs-ninth-straight-month-expansion-pmi The Business Times en 2026-09-01T09:25:36+08:00 South Korea’s factory activity logs ninth straight month of expansion: PMI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a237cbbc0b63fd059771a0eee9778a372ef95097d3c8ddf1c7095a0d082e097e South Korea’s economy grew faster than expected in Q2, driven by a semiconductor export boom. South Korea’s economy grew faster than expected in Q2, driven by a semiconductor export boom. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-manufacturing-growth-accelerates-ai-demand-lifts-new-orders-pmi The Business Times en 2026-09-01T09:13:14+08:00 Japan manufacturing growth accelerates as AI demand lifts new orders: PMI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/84cd3ee1b876c7b1d593f0820029a5a78bbde4ba54ec1cc79a5e8164364e1ec1 Manufacturers raised staffing levels for a 21st consecutive month, and the rate of job creation was the fastest since February 2018. Manufacturers raised staffing levels for a 21st consecutive month, and the rate of job creation was the fastest since February 2018. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/keppel-dc-reit-buys-two-freehold-data-centres-japan-us1-1-billion The Business Times en 2026-09-01T09:13:08+08:00 Keppel DC Reit buys two freehold data centres in Japan for US$1.1 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/76a766c1a89e145db7065f4ce413b1a4128907565306e49a790bb9708271b23b Tokyo Data Centre 4 and Tokyo Data Centre 5. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Keppel DC Reit’s distribution per unit. Tokyo Data Centre 4 and Tokyo Data Centre 5. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Keppel DC Reit’s distribution per unit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asia-stocks-edge-lower-south-korea-japan-benchmarks-decline The Business Times en 2026-09-01T09:08:19+08:00 Asia stocks edge lower as South Korea, Japan benchmarks decline https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62e53ce8814944aa35b388befa965e4acf0c7ffebc8833fa6fcbc10ee9b12993 The Hang Seng futures fell 0.4%, Japan’s Topix dropped 0.3% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.4%. The Hang Seng futures fell 0.4%, Japan’s Topix dropped 0.3% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.4%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-seals-us35-billion-cloud-computing-deal-nvidia-backed-lambda-bloomberg The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:43:23+08:00 Anthropic seals US$35 billion cloud-computing deal with Nvidia-backed Lambda: Bloomberg https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/237d4d54820b54f153a491f09f0293a139ae57bd26656c1a13ddea9d60ec1090 With the latest deal, Anthropic has emerged as one of the most significant customers for data centre power. With the latest deal, Anthropic has emerged as one of the most significant customers for data centre power. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-oil-firm-take-over-some-venezuelan-oilfields-previously-run-chinese-russian-companies-officials The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:35:35+08:00 US oil firm to take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian companies, officials say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2bbc907c3b1d240d98220896742fd636f51e3248af1a000d912e2803c650a6cd The arrangement gives US companies a foothold in some of Venezuela’s strategically important oil assets while displacing Chinese and Russian interests. The arrangement gives US companies a foothold in some of Venezuela’s strategically important oil assets while displacing Chinese and Russian interests. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-frasers-property-keppel-dc-reit-mapletree-industrial-trust-singland-olam The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:30:14+08:00 Stocks to watch: Frasers Property, Keppel DC Reit, Mapletree Industrial Trust, SingLand, Olam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ecb6396f9b8d14ebeae0e612c1476a3cb9a2209f56a9d7680d348ba0a17cb207 Mapletree Industrial Trust has acquired Cuppage Terrace for an agreed property value of S$175 million. Mapletree Industrial Trust has acquired Cuppage Terrace for an agreed property value of S$175 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/were-going-hit-them-hard-trump-threatens-further-strikes-us-iran-attacks-resume The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:25:26+08:00 ‘We’re going to hit them hard’: Trump threatens further strikes as US-Iran attacks resume https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e12670717475387160d586ae8b31c583707ab0d5fc1f1cd58c5a5a97ffc8899b Three people were killed in the US attack on Larak island in the Hormuz strait, said Iranian media. Three people were killed in the US attack on Larak island in the Hormuz strait, said Iranian media. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-slips-renewed-mideast-tensions-keep-fed-hike-bets-alive The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:23:56+08:00 Gold slips as renewed Mideast tensions keep Fed hike bets alive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e20384d0c7381b564ed18768c46c8a942999bd00b9c3c8e1b7bdf516c471bc99 Elevated energy costs mean that the US central bank may need to raise rates to contain price pressures. Higher rates are typically negative for non-yielding gold. Elevated energy costs mean that the US central bank may need to raise rates to contain price pressures. Higher rates are typically negative for non-yielding gold. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/nearly-10000-new-zealand-public-servants-strike-sep-9 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:23:41+08:00 Nearly 10,000 New Zealand public servants to strike on Sep 9 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/32ebb9f3e8244aff2279f83b90f39af8d1bcafc3e83b8beaaa544d6baf6e18e0 The New Zealand government has cut spending across the public sector and reduced the workforce since taking office in 2023. The New Zealand government has cut spending across the public sector and reduced the workforce since taking office in 2023. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-retailers-raise-prices-most-2024-brc-data-shows The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:05:40+08:00 UK retailers raise prices by most since 2024, BRC data shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a01fc919eb2001950532660f51c369600b4c2e1e2911bfcc2d576f3ce4c02bc BRC non-food inflation rose to 0.9 per cent in August from 0.2 per cent in July, its highest since February 2024. BRC non-food inflation rose to 0.9 per cent in August from 0.2 per cent in July, its highest since February 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uols-marina-square-mall-close-after-march-2027-major-revamp The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:00:28+08:00 UOL’s Marina Square mall to close after March 2027 for major revamp https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cfc3febd761168fc462587bd08f34f7dc799847b9a5f9174ddbee1c21dca23f4 Construction of the complex will be funded through a mix of internal cash, credit facilities and shareholder funding alongside financing from parent company UOL. Construction of the complex will be funded through a mix of internal cash, credit facilities and shareholder funding alongside financing from parent company UOL. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bessent-expects-japan-boj-act-strengthen-yen-september-rate-hike-bets-grow The Business Times en 2026-09-01T07:55:12+08:00 Bessent expects Japan, BOJ to act to strengthen yen as September rate-hike bets grow https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a92ce86b20be6652b926da534527fa6dc5647ecf1bb9467f571d9d79dd005e30 A weak yen has pushed up import prices and broader inflation, causing headaches for Japanese policymakers. A weak yen has pushed up import prices and broader inflation, causing headaches for Japanese policymakers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-possible-venezuela-departure-opec-its-them The Business Times en 2026-09-01T07:35:03+08:00 Trump on possible Venezuela departure from Opec: ‘It’s up to them’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0decd9135afaddd005a2252560e423d97fde79e3c8f9a37346f2b0d4e8d5535 Washington has maintained a strict oversight of Venezuela’s oil since US forces captured then-President Nicolas Maduro in January. Washington has maintained a strict oversight of Venezuela’s oil since US forces captured then-President Nicolas Maduro in January.