https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mlt-sell-shanghai-property-mapletree-northwest-logistics-park-us48-2-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T19:14:09+08:00 MLT to sell Shanghai property Mapletree Northwest Logistics Park for US$48.2 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdc473d0c779464c09bb6219efeccb90dc1fd46779e81e73e6c2b4a5271e5d93 Mapletree Logistics Trust's portfolio will consist of 168 properties after the divestment.  Mapletree Logistics Trust's portfolio will consist of 168 properties after the divestment.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bessent-hails-very-successful-china-talks-ai-trade The Business Times en 2026-09-21T18:54:35+08:00 Bessent hails ‘very successful’ China talks on AI, trade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4fbf7206e25bd9a495f6f4fda5d4e308c1ec46bbb0f8d76a87af22bfe6a86ace Bessent (left), with Greer, says after meeting China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng that the two sides have agreed to set up a dialogue on AI aimed at reaching a common understanding on goals and threats. Bessent (left), with Greer, says after meeting China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng that the two sides have agreed to set up a dialogue on AI aimed at reaching a common understanding on goals and threats. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-211?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 21) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fea84b2399eea8e3750a8a778772d03b3171f38c796b86399c8720fe54bed0d8 Office workers crossing Church Street outside Capital Square in Singapore. Job vacancies have fallen to 68,600 as at June, with fewer open positions for professionals in financial services as well as information and communications. Job vacancies have fallen to 68,600 as at June, with fewer open positions for professionals in financial services as well as information and communications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/yuan-hits-fresh-multi-year-peak-chinas-central-bank-eases-curb-ahead-trump-xi-summit The Business Times en 2026-09-21T18:42:31+08:00 Yuan hits fresh multi-year peak as China’s central bank eases curb ahead of Trump-Xi summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f4d7831bc88c16fbac047e153c34e57106edd84b3934a23405b567e6c889ecbb Yuan and US dollar banknotes. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has strengthened its official midpoint for the yuan at a faster pace, narrowing its gap with market expectations after it hit its widest level since February. The PBOC has strengthened its official midpoint for the yuan at a faster pace, narrowing its gap with market expectations after it hit its widest level since February. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/singapore-set-aside-s3-7-billion-green-bond-proceeds-electric-rail-expansion-fy2025?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T18:21:38+08:00 Singapore set aside S$3.7 billion of green-bond proceeds for electric rail expansion in FY2025 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f181e9d8300b2b9d87705976336947e9ee4c84de8a0b8759e125cf5d5019dea Since Singapore’s inaugural green-bond issuance in 2022, the government has allocated S$9.3 billion towards financing the development of JRL and CRL.  Since Singapore’s inaugural green-bond issuance in 2022, the government has allocated S$9.3 billion towards financing the development of JRL and CRL.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-clears-way-open-idx-ownership-paves-way-danantara-take-stake?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T18:15:00+08:00 Indonesia clears way to open IDX ownership, paves way for Danantara to take stake https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c30fc2153267f2e449f492bf1b8e386b96232c77c7c82f0769603747cc8e4c3d The IDX currently has 90 securities companies registered as exchange owners and trading participants. The IDX currently has 90 securities companies registered as exchange owners and trading participants. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-asia-markets-end-higher-monday-sti-0-3?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T18:08:24+08:00 Singapore, Asia markets end higher on Monday; STI up 0.3% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8aca3d510d1014a441c3c8fb7673069c567ad868f8e4cbcc9f39eaf82e34f131 Among the STI constituents, Seatrium was the worst performer on Sep 21 with a 3.3% or S$0.07 fall to S$2.05. Among the STI constituents, Seatrium was the worst performer on Sep 21 with a 3.3% or S$0.07 fall to S$2.05. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-needs-more-diverse-high-growth-listings-given-large-cap-dominance-panellist?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T18:08:05+08:00 Singapore needs more diverse, high-growth listings given large-cap dominance: panellist https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a40e35e8ae3d2e7cffa9e420fc5817afbbfbc7663fff62094062e8fa9c3736f A man walks into the SGX Centre at Shenton Way, Singapore. The Republic has pushed to revive the Singapore Exchange in recent years, partly by supporting small and mid-cap plays.  Singapore has to provide more unique investment opportunities that are different from what is available elsewhere, to attract more Chinese investors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-confirms-xi-visit-us-sep-23-25-trump-talks The Business Times en 2026-09-21T17:58:26+08:00 China confirms Xi to visit the US from Sep 23-25 for Trump talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a00d858aad33c8cb474d59f8c0e8e675f5ab73e40cb4565de582e21c815bf32 US President Donald Trump (left) with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14. US President Donald Trump (left) with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/oil-shock-raises-risk-metals-shock-ev-sales-accelerate The Business Times en 2026-09-21T17:51:02+08:00 Oil shock raises risk of metals shock as EV sales accelerate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fdacc95a5f21985d36946371736731852d47ed5acace8cc90dec0dea6592820f Electric vehicles charging in the parking lot If the electric vehicle sector is shifting out of the slow lane, it will mean more ​pressure on already stressed metal supply chains. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/who-gets-ahead-enterprise-consulting-business-ai-now-game?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T17:12:34+08:00 Who gets ahead in the enterprise consulting business with AI now in the game? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/66996cb1990c51d955d8d203e2779e7b379f790432582822537375df39bdf138 Traditional giants in consulting services, such as Accenture, are losing ground to AI pilots; but how the AI is deployed will be key. Traditional giants in consulting services, such as Accenture, are losing ground to AI pilots; but how the AI is deployed will be key. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-should-bump-incentives-woo-advanced-chipmakers-nomura-analyst?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T17:10:46+08:00 Malaysia should bump up incentives to woo advanced chipmakers: Nomura analyst https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/46aa844b9c4650bdd897636a605ede53f1859973900e03241195275a70b2613f From left: Hasif Murad, CEO of Nomura Asset Management Malaysia; Leslie Yap, managing director and country head of Nomura Asset Management Malaysia; Takeshi Kawamoto, senior analyst at Nomura Asset Management UK; and Mohd Aris Mohd Sharif, portfolio manager at Nomura Asset Management Malaysia portfolio manager, at the media briefing in Kuala Lumpur. From left: Hasif Murad, CEO of Nomura Asset Management Malaysia; Leslie Yap, managing director and country head of Nomura Asset Management Malaysia; Takeshi Kawamoto, senior analyst at Nomura Asset Management UK; and Mohd Aris Mohd Sharif, portfolio manager at Nomura Asset Management Malaysia portfolio manager, at the media briefing in Kuala Lumpur. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/hong-kong-listing-spree-brings-us1-8-billion-market-one-day The Business Times en 2026-09-21T16:57:37+08:00 Hong Kong listing spree brings US$1.8 billion to market in one day https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9465c239fc8a8a74c32db2ad7b11aff4ebfb6fbad3387438f15640e08822ee44 Companies have raised more than US$45 billion so far, data compiled by Bloomberg show. Companies have raised more than US$45 billion so far, data compiled by Bloomberg show. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/typhoon-approaches-eastern-japan-prompting-flood-and-landslide-warnings The Business Times en 2026-09-21T16:25:50+08:00 Typhoon approaches eastern Japan, prompting flood and landslide warnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e21eecdb94207af16dbc803f390c8d6117b3ecce425d5d46f3a699bc73abaed2 Heavy rain has already drenched the Izu Islands and parts of Japan’s Pacific coast, with some locations recording more than 300 mm of rainfall since Sep 19. Heavy rain has already drenched the Izu Islands and parts of Japan’s Pacific coast, with some locations recording more than 300 mm of rainfall since Sep 19. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/asean-public-markets-need-better-investability-access-attract-chinese-investments-panellists?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T15:31:43+08:00 Asean public markets need better investability, access to attract Chinese investments: panellists https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/efe9086759c896f3bc3e8b303c631975812372424777481702c417bf332f81a8 Asean capital markets pose challenges for Chinese investors, said panellists at CGS’ China-Asean Business Leaders Summit on Monday (Sep 21). Asean capital markets pose challenges for Chinese investors, said panellists at CGS’ China-Asean Business Leaders Summit on Monday (Sep 21). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/new-world-development-gets-shanghai-bourse-nod-us570-million-reit-listing The Business Times en 2026-09-21T15:31:28+08:00 New World Development gets Shanghai bourse nod for US$570 million Reit listing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/17b8d7735c4c8f0d661da5343f07344384a78a1dd8df508b87acdef63cbebbeb The firm said it expects to subscribe for 20% of total units at listing, while external investors would take the remaining 80% for an aggregate 3.05 billion yuan. The firm said it expects to subscribe for 20% of total units at listing, while external investors would take the remaining 80% for an aggregate 3.05 billion yuan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/xi-rolls-trump-summit-chinas-trade-engine-roaring The Business Times en 2026-09-21T15:09:33+08:00 Xi rolls into Trump summit with China’s trade engine roaring https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0ef47f983c8b99129af4fa0d86964044d7cb3fc71403d63b9e077b43b595cd4 Some US allies in Asia expect Xi to push Trump to soften Washington’s support for Taiwan, the democratically governed island claimed by Beijing. Some US allies in Asia expect Xi to push Trump to soften Washington’s support for Taiwan, the democratically governed island claimed by Beijing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/humanoid-robot-sales-tally-hit-7000-globally-last-year The Business Times en 2026-09-21T14:42:41+08:00 Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/732db89504c9d90de255b99c9d3bf7dff0940d7eb1c3487de3ecf9c476b0b672 China, the world’s largest market for industrial robots, recently showcased humanoid running and boxing at its robot games. China, the world’s largest market for industrial robots, recently showcased humanoid running and boxing at its robot games. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trump-xi-summit-will-be-maintenance-check-not-breakthrough?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T14:27:32+08:00 The Trump-Xi summit will be a maintenance check, not a breakthrough https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/050e7cb941b5c68938c1214a10c908d4946c641055a7066947475ac6c54baee9 This week’s visit will be the second meeting between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping this year, after Trump’s state trip to Beijing in May. This week’s visit will be the second meeting between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping this year, after Trump’s state trip to Beijing in May. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/archaeologists-decode-rules-ancient-roman-board-game The Business Times en 2026-09-21T14:18:59+08:00 Archaeologists decode rules of an ancient Roman board game https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/87248d323a99d548b1dfb7a1fd25b1ea7440334be344f89a7c68387bb398be04 A study in the journal “Antiquity” proposes that this unassuming artifact, an 8-by-6-inch chunk of limestone found in the Het Romeins Museum in the Netherlands, is actually an ancient Roman board game. A study in the journal “Antiquity” proposes that this unassuming artifact, an 8-by-6-inch chunk of limestone found in the Het Romeins Museum in the Netherlands, is actually an ancient Roman board game. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/jane-streets-us15-billion-loss-prompts-fed-boe-scrutiny-banks-trading-firm-exposure-ft The Business Times en 2026-09-21T13:59:49+08:00 Jane Street’s US$15 billion loss prompts Fed, BoE scrutiny of banks’ trading-firm exposure: FT https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69e201b53b37a9d2167ee7ef49f6f8bf1e66d21ff0d1ace480bc1744d7574516 The central banks are now seeking information on the trading firms’ risk appetite and how banks’ exposure to them evolved throughout the trading day. The central banks are now seeking information on the trading firms’ risk appetite and how banks’ exposure to them evolved throughout the trading day. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/these-european-cities-say-they-have-too-many-tourists-why-are-their-airports-growing The Business Times en 2026-09-21T13:38:45+08:00 These European cities say they have too many tourists. Why are their airports growing? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d360ba399d0257564f80900bd76a4cccbcf227f78dc050e5e6f5827ac265992e Across Europe, airports are expanding to meet growing travel demand as the cities they serve struggle to contain floods of visitors. Across Europe, airports are expanding to meet growing travel demand as the cities they serve struggle to contain floods of visitors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/ed-sheeran-apologises-fans-after-palestinian-debate-splinters-tour?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T13:35:12+08:00 Ed Sheeran apologises to fans after Palestinian debate splinters tour https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a03b5d25eb41cac4c6fd2ef811b05b2ddc8d27d75a431ee9b082e64ed02882d5 Ed Sheeran performs during his Loop Tour at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, US, Sep 19, 2026. Ed Sheeran performs during his Loop Tour at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, US, Sep 19, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/fitch-affirms-danantara-investment-management-bbb-keeps-negative-outlook?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T13:19:19+08:00 Fitch affirms Danantara Investment Management at ‘BBB’, keeps negative outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e12b0d98d1cd742d7d46c29124e53810c933072db66d4593527c0c7fe649bdbe Fitch also maintains DIM’s “AAA” national long-term rating, with a stable outlook.  Fitch also maintains DIM’s “AAA” national long-term rating, with a stable outlook.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/socgen-hikes-profitability-target-new-strategic-plan The Business Times en 2026-09-21T13:03:46+08:00 SocGen hikes profitability target in new strategic plan  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/df1b1bcdd5bcb443a622fdfd6945b976fce3b87abd342cf38ee0e3a194a1dd91 SocGen said it would reduce overall costs to below 16.3 billion euros by 2029, a drop of 2 per cent versus 2026 levels. SocGen said it would reduce overall costs to below 16.3 billion euros by 2029, a drop of 2 per cent versus 2026 levels. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/making-ai-trustworthy-does-not-constrain-growth The Business Times en 2026-09-21T13:00:00+08:00 Making AI trustworthy does not constrain growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7340aefe48730ec96030be63f8beaf2230c295aec036b369a91a2a19d2e8ff62 Enterprises will not hand over proprietary data, workflows and decision rights to models they do not trust. Enterprises will not hand over proprietary data, workflows and decision rights to models they do not trust. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/geopolitical-risks-remain-top-risk-more-investors-looking-increase-cash-exposure-marsh-survey?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T13:00:00+08:00 Geopolitical risks remain top risk; more investors looking to increase cash exposure: Marsh survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4fb34c72bee4753d55ede068941fd40f4b99707280c0d40900fa309016506be6 Investments in infrastructure, specifically those in energy, are now regarded as an opportunity providing long-term income. Investments in infrastructure, specifically those in energy, are now regarded as an opportunity providing long-term income. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/can-first-time-homebuyer-couple-earning-s18000-month-afford-new-ec-unit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T12:48:47+08:00 Can a first-time homebuyer couple earning S$18,000 a month afford a new EC unit? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f59171733c143d7e858645cc8f31a2474ca685c67455d4fa394c1dc28d046756 image of various types of housing in Singapore Buying a new EC unit can be a cost-effective way to get into private homeownership. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hong-kong-weighs-tougher-climate-finance-disclosures-banks The Business Times en 2026-09-21T12:37:02+08:00 Hong Kong weighs tougher climate finance disclosures for banks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/028bc2c0f9f59d40f77592927c7b6d8a8bdbf808438ad731607761ee579cab8f Hong Kong’s recently released first five-year economic plan states it aims to stop using coal for electricity generation by 2035. Hong Kong’s recently released first five-year economic plan states it aims to stop using coal for electricity generation by 2035. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/china-globalising-its-carbon-market-and-creating-win-win-scenario-world The Business Times en 2026-09-21T12:30:00+08:00 China is globalising its carbon market – and creating a win-win scenario for the world https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7d857daa218133d2f8392253c226be0e0566ba4cf6c9b0067e52dd4449dd9a20 Carbon markets still remain fragmented by geography, regulation and eligibility rules. Carbon markets still remain fragmented by geography, regulation and eligibility rules. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/inside-jefferies-months-long-tussle-glencore-over-radiant The Business Times en 2026-09-21T12:27:00+08:00 Inside Jefferies’ months-long tussle with Glencore over Radiant https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b1602ff8a99e3d19226bbf537cef22cdffbe6ac584667bc997496d5fb87ed4f5 Jefferies, through a Point Bonita fund called LAM Trade Finance Group II, financed billions of dollars of receivables for Radiant World and Sapphire Minmetals.  Jefferies, through a Point Bonita fund called LAM Trade Finance Group II, financed billions of dollars of receivables for Radiant World and Sapphire Minmetals.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/sbf-launches-tool-help-firms-assess-future-readiness-address-capability-gaps?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T12:00:00+08:00 SBF launches tool to help firms assess ‘future readiness’, address capability gaps https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b7e06e529ba4863578c17134040ec76fc90805f469421bc2b17da46dc9ea7f13 From left: SBF CEO Kok Ping Soon; BCG Singapore managing director and senior partner Mariam Jaafar; and RSM Singapore head of advisory Terence Ang speaking to media ahead of the launch event. From left: SBF CEO Kok Ping Soon; BCG Singapore managing director and senior partner Mariam Jaafar; and RSM Singapore head of advisory Terence Ang speaking to media ahead of the launch event. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/laid-locals-take-longer-find-work-q2-2026-job-vacancies-shrink-6-4-mom?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T12:00:00+08:00 Laid-off locals take longer to find work in Q2 2026; job vacancies shrink 6.4%: MOM https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fea84b2399eea8e3750a8a778772d03b3171f38c796b86399c8720fe54bed0d8 Job vacancies have fallen to 68,600 as at June, with fewer open positions for professionals in financial services as well as information and communications. Job vacancies have fallen to 68,600 as at June, with fewer open positions for professionals in financial services as well as information and communications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/australia-warns-risks-ageing-population-falling-birth-rates The Business Times en 2026-09-21T11:54:02+08:00 Australia warns of risks from ageing population, falling birth rates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d3ba63b24e2450788d84b908fa6abab1981efc51feb269d8db359cd8fb58de83 For decades, Australia has sustained population growth by relying on immigration to offset low birth rates. For decades, Australia has sustained population growth by relying on immigration to offset low birth rates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-joins-ftse-russell-emerging-market-benchmark The Business Times en 2026-09-21T11:25:54+08:00 Vietnam joins FTSE Russell emerging market benchmark https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d5d5b5b308d21e87b95ffca0f2b59a6b0b1fc420f3793a88efcf1e28f4b885c Vietnam’s benchmark stock index opened up 0.54% on Sep 21, led by banks, before retreating slightly.  Vietnam’s benchmark stock index opened up 0.54% on Sep 21, led by banks, before retreating slightly.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/pacing-ai-development-possible-how-can-singapore-contribute The Business Times en 2026-09-21T11:00:00+08:00 Pacing AI development is possible. How can Singapore contribute to this? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59cad074c24f7b90f5beb8ef2227f14514f1bab7d32ea8edfaa83fea5f8d4d49 image of singapore’s skyline Singapore’s unique institutional setting and policy ecosystem allows it to serve as a convenor and testbed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/mutual-gain-trump-xi-talks-could-mean-us6-billion-us-natural-gas-china The Business Times en 2026-09-21T10:35:56+08:00 ‘Mutual gain’: Trump-Xi talks could mean US$6 billion of US natural gas for China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/369fe44eb756293c16ed75abfcfcb0743941359fa62aad9980712473c0a92286 For the US, this could mean an eye-catching number at a time when its producers are expanding and in need of fresh commitments.  For the US, this could mean an eye-catching number at a time when its producers are expanding and in need of fresh commitments.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/softbank-group-launches-over-us10-billion-bonds-openai-investment The Business Times en 2026-09-21T10:28:37+08:00 Softbank Group launches over US$10 billion in bonds for OpenAI investment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/adce91b7d00a3772f641ba9e30ba1b7c0d54558e6adf1cee283d5e1699d66da3 Proceeds will be used to fund SoftBank’s US$10 billion payment for the third tranche of its follow-on investment in OpenAI and for general corporate purposes. Proceeds will be used to fund SoftBank’s US$10 billion payment for the third tranche of its follow-on investment in OpenAI and for general corporate purposes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/not-just-warehouse-industrial-players-pump-hundreds-millions-high-spec-automated-logistics-assets?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T10:00:00+08:00 Not just a warehouse: Industrial players pump hundreds of millions into high-spec automated logistics assets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/88f669d6f1faba7187fc5325d311c18482ebe2e6f791f4ad373d22d1e05c0d33 CapitaLand and Taiwanese partner Ally Logistic Property break ground in September on their S$260 million Omega 1 Singapore project. CapitaLand and Taiwanese partner Ally Logistic Property break ground in September on their S$260 million Omega 1 Singapore project. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/if-ai-has-one-five-chance-destroying-us-what-do-we-do-remaining-four The Business Times en 2026-09-21T10:00:00+08:00 If AI has a one-in-five chance of destroying us, what do we do with the remaining four? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c7ffb7ef278f401ddf2d461d61215682b8c2257a5ad35f831888e5214162cc29 Nine of the 12 leading AI companies had set thresholds for when models warrant caution, only to move the goalposts as competitive pressures mounted. Nine of the 12 leading AI companies had set thresholds for when models warrant caution, only to move the goalposts as competitive pressures mounted. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/qatar-energy-chief-says-bessent-wrong-about-hormuz-becoming-worthless The Business Times en 2026-09-21T09:51:13+08:00 Qatar energy chief says Bessent ‘wrong’ about Hormuz becoming worthless https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4ae20ced9a257ad1e1726b243faad418f34017933d37e567f6520b8448aa0624 Noting that Hormuz is a key passage for trade beyond oil and gas, Qatari Energy Minister Saad Al-Kaabi does not think the strait “is ever going to be obsolete”. Noting that Hormuz is a key passage for trade beyond oil and gas, Qatari Energy Minister Saad Al-Kaabi does not think the strait “is ever going to be obsolete”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/tech-leads-shares-higher-asia-ai-demand-wall-street-futures-edge The Business Times en 2026-09-21T09:36:17+08:00 Tech leads shares higher in Asia on AI demand; Wall Street futures edge up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/576379fd9b262cea3ff6f561c0b8ee408498abfab27b0eac89455cf2a93ddaf4 South Korea’s tech-heavy index gained in morning trade on Sep 21, while MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan also rose. South Korea’s tech-heavy index gained in morning trade on Sep 21, while MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan also rose. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ubs-ceo-ermotti-warns-against-harsh-capital-rules-ahead-vote The Business Times en 2026-09-21T09:32:57+08:00 UBS CEO Ermotti warns against harsh capital rules ahead of vote https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c65f87166aec7482282aa01923ee74ad0b0ad4467c7c128df124b48a453a14ec UBS' CEO Sergio Ermotti said the government’s plan to make the bank back its foreign units with 100% Common Equity Tier 1 capital is excessive. UBS' CEO Sergio Ermotti said the government’s plan to make the bank back its foreign units with 100% Common Equity Tier 1 capital is excessive. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-rare-earth-magnet-exports-us-drop-xi-trump-meet The Business Times en 2026-09-21T09:17:42+08:00 China rare earth magnet exports to US drop before Xi-Trump meet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6c57799ecb7b4895f499f123523a99000fe43c68a4bbd1f8f2e6bdbd04be65b8 Shipments of magnets to the US dropped 21% in August to 512 tonnes from July, according to Chinese customs data released on Sep 20.  Shipments of magnets to the US dropped 21% in August to 512 tonnes from July, according to Chinese customs data released on Sep 20.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-wants-use-planned-washington-triumphal-arch-military-complex-drones-and-snipers The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:52:37+08:00 Trump wants to use planned Washington triumphal arch as military complex for drones and snipers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3805d0a5cc846fe7775587af5e546c38e6b1b50345c231392d12c68e863817a9 The Memorial Bridge near Memorial Circle in Arlington, Virginia, which is the proposed site for Trump's triumphal arch. The Memorial Bridge near Memorial Circle in Arlington, Virginia, which is the proposed site for Trump's triumphal arch. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/extreme-weather-upends-sunshine-patterns-major-solar-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:47:09+08:00 Extreme weather upends sunshine patterns in major solar markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/42a637a88751c87e80f508e41a622355c206bccca8e3f717b268f473b474b06a The wider variations do not undercut the investment thesis for renewables so much as they highlight the need for more granular weather data. The wider variations do not undercut the investment thesis for renewables so much as they highlight the need for more granular weather data. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-suntec-reit-boustead-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:31:58+08:00 Stocks to watch: Suntec Reit, Boustead Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2571c3f7867e34f825f90b75d237669028e327ecc7c206b6bc58342acdf94fa0 Suntec Reit says it will focus on the growth of its Singapore assets while reducing its overseas exposure. Suntec Reit says it will focus on the growth of its Singapore assets while reducing its overseas exposure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/suntec-reit-increase-singapore-focus-sell-three-australia-properties?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:31:06+08:00 Suntec Reit to increase Singapore focus, sell three Australia properties https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b4af5b3aded2bb5d6ecc150516501dfda44067407ae7b0035872985b45e8fc3 The macroeconomic and political stability, together with the Singdollar’s strength, supports the case for growing the Reit’s investment in the Republic, says the manager. The macroeconomic and political stability, together with the Singdollar’s strength, supports the case for growing the Reit’s investment in the Republic, says the manager. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/australias-labor-government-extends-slide-opinion-polls The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:28:45+08:00 Australia’s Labor government extends slide in opinion polls https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/935e6f401eeea150120bc717b0828e0dd4281fdca4427e28f3e2075412130f58 Australian PM Anthony Albanese’s Labor party polled 27 per cent in a new survey, compared with 37 per cent a year earlier. Australian PM Anthony Albanese’s Labor party polled 27 per cent in a new survey, compared with 37 per cent a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-steadies-traders-weigh-inflation-and-fed-hike-outlook The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:24:35+08:00 Gold steadies as traders weigh inflation and Fed hike outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1dea99b6412cdbb5162d6a2b840397b3a6b1916b1955ceb75d9a8c550819c870 Higher energy prices reinforce bets on interest rates staying elevated for longer, a negative for non-yielding bullion. Higher energy prices reinforce bets on interest rates staying elevated for longer, a negative for non-yielding bullion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-securities-commission-ask-listed-firms-el-nino-plans-eyes-closer-middle-east-ties The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:15:25+08:00 Malaysia’s Securities Commission to ask listed firms for El Nino plans, eyes closer Middle East ties https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad98f02b43b9103d8a9a62380f65e0dd75f69e1042c95dd37a5eef64ea0ad201 Drier conditions can hit crop yields and strain water supplies, posing a particular risk to Malaysia’s key palm oil industry. Drier conditions can hit crop yields and strain water supplies, posing a particular risk to Malaysia’s key palm oil industry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uk-property-asking-prices-rise-first-time-may-rightmove The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:01:16+08:00 UK property asking prices rise for first time since May: Rightmove https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e73d88da51138ab2a1539449f405bf98a773d8ff4975bc5a81a901e33102b7e The number of homes available to purchase in the UK hit a 12-year high in August. The number of homes available to purchase in the UK hit a 12-year high in August. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/inside-24-hours-laid-bare-tatas-brutal-power-struggle The Business Times en 2026-09-21T07:20:36+08:00 Inside the 24 hours that laid bare Tata’s brutal power struggle https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5681544f9edadac1d096ff2b67ecd766f45287a251a693b2ef7aca39676f31f8 Tata Sons’ directors voted to extend Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran’s tenure for another five years and planned to move forward with steps toward a public listing. Tata Sons’ directors voted to extend Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran’s tenure for another five years and planned to move forward with steps toward a public listing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/climate-action-needs-reset-cop31-offers-crucial-window The Business Times en 2026-09-21T07:00:00+08:00 Climate action needs a reset. COP31 offers a crucial window for that https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f33b39eadc99a73ab7d0db6c96acfdd54cccdf527879a31235378b45b9cbb0a0 Photovoltaic panels at Bucharest, Romania. The world overestimated its capacity to unlock clean energy at scale and underestimated the complexity of replacing coal and hydrocarbons. The world overestimated its capacity to unlock clean energy at scale and underestimated the complexity of replacing coal and hydrocarbons. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nasdaq-100-coils-above-its-averages-fed-turns-hawkish?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T07:00:00+08:00 Nasdaq 100 coils above its averages as Fed turns hawkish https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/169f8fe41a0f1b32a71cc24ff5df98af20669b2baab7ebfb07063957d5e57b6a The Nasdaq 100’s primary trend is still upward but momentum is flagging.  The Nasdaq 100’s primary trend is still upward but momentum is flagging.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/chinas-pinglu-canal-likely-benefit-singapore-other-south-east-asia-ports-long-term?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T07:00:00+08:00 China’s Pinglu Canal likely to benefit Singapore, other South-east Asia ports in the long term https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2dd8f0d6536c1d42d07cd96a5be27680e0ed4b4017ce752188ad16144edda4e0 The Pinglu Canal is regarded as a pivotal development for Guangxi. The Pinglu Canal is regarded as a pivotal development for Guangxi. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights87?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T07:00:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a8c627067003b24ed0ceb750c25e35b0fa35a3f8d248f362ab31e677a1c59a7f A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Sep 18, 2026). A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Sep 18, 2026). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-threatens-iran-economic-collapse-or-leaderships-destruction-teheran-vows-retaliation The Business Times en 2026-09-21T06:56:31+08:00 Trump threatens Iran with economic collapse or leadership’s destruction; Teheran vows retaliation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cdab36721a51184b7a3a7960779f8b2c0f65fd424f8bd2c4c83a8dbf3b525515 Black smoke billowing from the area of Riyadh’s main international airport following strikes by the Houthis on the Saudi capital on Sep 19. Black smoke billowing from the area of Riyadh’s main international airport following strikes by the Houthis on the Saudi capital on Sep 19. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-hits-over-1-week-low-hopes-boost-diplomacy-iran-war The Business Times en 2026-09-21T06:40:08+08:00 Oil hits over 1-week low on hopes of boost to diplomacy in Iran war https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c00d4d325bfd28e02b0668617f5df9da09a549893d967340d250a5987169d82 Smoke rises from the fuel storage depot at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sep 19, 2026. Smoke rises from the fuel storage depot at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sep 19, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/far-left-party-wins-berlin-election-another-defeat-merzs-ruling-coalition The Business Times en 2026-09-21T06:26:41+08:00 Far-left party wins Berlin election, another defeat for Merz’s ruling coalition https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b1fbf139cebae1eec5f1377d2b1ad733ddc7a2deacad90c20ab6cc7796cfb7d5 The Left Party’s candidate Elif Eralp gives her celebratory speech as exit polls are announced after voting ended in Berlin, Germany, Sep 20, 2026. The Left Party’s candidate Elif Eralp gives her celebratory speech as exit polls are announced after voting ended in Berlin, Germany, Sep 20, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/feds-kashkari-says-inflation-still-too-high-all-aspects-us-economy The Business Times en 2026-09-21T06:09:22+08:00 Fed’s Kashkari says inflation is still too high in ‘all aspects’ of US economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e90f9b80d494273cbc2457e595860c14880c0eb083fb98aec8d7afb0b5cbec1 The Fed’s job is to get inflation back down to the central bank’s 2 per cent target, Neel Kashkari said. The Fed’s job is to get inflation back down to the central bank’s 2 per cent target, Neel Kashkari said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/macron-carney-pledge-closer-ties-amid-strains-trump The Business Times en 2026-09-21T05:53:17+08:00 Macron, Carney pledge closer ties amid strains with Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/42b31bccce4510dc44329edeff8b37e8a1460b24b0bc2f5f7842ee14cec2c733 France's President Emmanuel Macron and Canada's PM Mark Carney take a selfie as they meet in the small French territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France, Sep 20, 2026. France's President Emmanuel Macron and Canada's PM Mark Carney take a selfie as they meet in the small French territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France, Sep 20, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/ask-vs-answer-human-edge-ai-cant-replicate?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T05:00:00+08:00 Ask vs answer: the human edge AI can’t replicate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59f8dfda1b1423c495f601f86fc6d12c82c19919f61396265311434fd21edb88 Would you let AI manage your money the way it manages your inbox? Would you let AI manage your money the way it manages your inbox? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/incredible-holdings-says-independent-director-assisting-cad-mas-investigation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T19:38:40+08:00 Incredible Holdings says an independent director assisting in CAD, MAS investigation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15da9ed9d08495eb98f959c18ee69980d8f8d396508d762805425344c4164ad3 Generic image of SGX logo Incredible Holdings was told by SGX-ST that it was deemed as a cash company with effect from May 28 as it no longer had any revenue generating business. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/tightening-monetary-policy-fed-test-singapores-reits-market-revitalisation-project?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T18:20:21+08:00 Tightening monetary policy by Fed a test for Singapore’s Reits, market revitalisation project https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08b86b8c8a8ba1d789811bf618e7dc27f23b519d1bd66a871b6c08bb791634b5 The STI has delivered a total return of 26% in 2026 versus 28.8% in 2025, but the gains have narrowed. The STI has delivered a total return of 26% in 2026 versus 28.8% in 2025, but the gains have narrowed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/living-dream-globetrotting-eala-why-tennis-more-just-job?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T17:30:00+08:00 Living the dream: Globetrotting Eala on why tennis is more than just a job https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6fab5ccaf44c4ea9ff0ba4954fcba715a8bbb96a9d9e47ef5abeea4813e117f7 “I really do love tennis and this has been my dream to be an established and professional tennis player since I was young, so I really feel like I’m living it right now,” says Alexandra Eala of the Philippines. “I really do love tennis and this has been my dream to be an established and professional tennis player since I was young, so I really feel like I’m living it right now,” says Alexandra Eala of the Philippines. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/companies-avoid-selling-bonds-investors-crave?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T17:06:48+08:00 Companies avoid selling the bonds that investors crave https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6d2b7920a271ce83bef4e62d51ff371e1820b469f76355b62093152d99aaa666 When drug maker GSK sold US$500 million of 30-year debt in early September, demand was about 10 times larger than supply. When drug maker GSK sold US$500 million of 30-year debt in early September, demand was about 10 times larger than supply. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/supertanker-shortage-sends-oil-shipping-costs-soaring-threatening-long-haul-trade The Business Times en 2026-09-20T17:04:46+08:00 Supertanker shortage sends oil shipping costs soaring, threatening long-haul trade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b344a9dcef857ef0c99200ae72dd12da1b9b6dd6e7ededa417c96b9c00b22ee Vessels shuttling barrels through the Strait of Hormuz are sucking up more ships for longer as they switch cargoes near Oman. Vessels shuttling barrels through the Strait of Hormuz are sucking up more ships for longer as they switch cargoes near Oman. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-dollar-advances-vs-yen-boj-dissent-clouds-rate-hike-outlook The Business Times en 2026-09-20T16:02:04+08:00 US dollar advances vs yen as BOJ dissent clouds rate-hike outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c81f1ec7df99fe3229209c309d030cc13626f2d23f1c75ea0fb206074e3f5b3 The BOJ pushed rates to their highest level in 31 years at 1.25%, yet the move did not boost the Japanese currency. The BOJ pushed rates to their highest level in 31 years at 1.25%, yet the move did not boost the Japanese currency. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/innovation-core-ai-trade-chinas-two-speed-economy-blackrock-executive?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T15:53:21+08:00 Innovation core to AI trade in China’s two-speed economy: BlackRock executive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d6fa113b04b14627eb01be93b04d04f975b0ab1573fa2d54c9db76a21603aba2 A view of the city skyline and Huangpu River in Shanghai, China While China has pockets of markets that are doing well and set to drive innovation, domestic demand is still slow. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-najib-must-pay-us12-million-fine-beginning-house-arrest-his-lawyers-say The Business Times en 2026-09-20T15:49:29+08:00 Malaysia’s Najib must pay US$12 million fine before beginning house arrest, his lawyers say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e5c2bddfea12c6a2b6831169b530f26c73d0695e0010be0a328e3e7f2d62ba61 Malaysia’s king agreed on Sep 18 to let Najib Razak leave jail and serve the remainder of his ‌sentence under house arrest. Malaysia’s king agreed on Sep 18 to let Najib Razak leave jail and serve the remainder of his ‌sentence under house arrest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/donald-trump-drops-demands-own-greenland-harm-has-been-done The Business Times en 2026-09-20T15:42:57+08:00 Donald Trump drops demands to own Greenland, but the harm has been done https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a6c203501efecf78076907eaff43e6897de360c1bf98f64bc69cef9e22dfa70 Houses in Nuuk, Greenland. The Greenland scare leaves European governments determined to be less dependent on a fickle America. Houses in Nuuk, Greenland. The Greenland scare leaves European governments determined to be less dependent on a fickle America. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/capitaland-touch-community-services-launch-first-integrated-workplace-wellness-centre-cbd?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T15:41:20+08:00 CapitaLand, Touch Community Services launch first integrated workplace wellness centre in CBD https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5d375e01dd9a7f6288fc683a9840973e7684b2a32b612e884e8c1f4f43c7280a Creative outlets such as art therapy programmes are available. Creative outlets such as art therapy programmes are available. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/berkshire-hathaway-looks-keep-culture-intact-howard-buffett-ascends The Business Times en 2026-09-20T15:32:28+08:00 Berkshire Hathaway looks to keep culture intact as Howard Buffett ascends https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ed7ab63b95c6863dfd0064e4a4be7d7c2dc81e8805f40c90add8c852d6a128ba Renowned for his charitable work, Howard Buffett has been a farmer, sheriff, and member of several corporate boards, but he has never led a public company. Renowned for his charitable work, Howard Buffett has been a farmer, sheriff, and member of several corporate boards, but he has never led a public company. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/growing-ai-risks-wars-middle-east-and-ukraine-test-un-world-leaders-gather-new-york The Business Times en 2026-09-20T15:26:42+08:00 Growing AI risks, wars in Middle East and Ukraine test UN as world leaders gather in New York https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a337775bf000f7f05f289d66d570b5210140cbd8dc363a185340dd2ce71654e US President Donald Trump addresses the UN General Assembly in September 2025. The organisation is struggling to remain relevant and weathering attacks from Trump, who has slashed America’s contributions and withdrawn from dozens of UN bodies. US President Donald Trump addresses the UN General Assembly in September 2025. The organisation is struggling to remain relevant and weathering attacks from Trump, who has slashed America’s contributions and withdrawn from dozens of UN bodies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/ubs-gardens-bay-team-bring-padel-community?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T15:00:00+08:00 UBS, Gardens by the Bay team up to bring padel to the community https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/05bdf46f233665235be129f13e004adbbb352dccd471930e6961c7b8b09bb537 Senior Parliamentary Secretary Syed Harun Alhabsyi (fourth from left) together with UBS’ Conrad Huber (third from left) and Gardens by the Bay’s Ong Kian Ann (fourth from right) and other participants at the launch event on Sep 18. Senior Parliamentary Secretary Syed Harun Alhabsyi (fourth from left) together with UBS’ Conrad Huber (third from left) and Gardens by the Bay’s Ong Kian Ann (fourth from right) and other participants at the launch event on Sep 18. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/chinas-us33-billion-experiment-prop-property-market-sputters-weak-demand The Business Times en 2026-09-20T14:18:26+08:00 China’s US$33 billion experiment to prop up property market sputters on weak demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/31d85749a697223d4ad728f8d72bf398c94cb0bbdea6b5efffff257cd587a39d Residential and commercial buildings in Beijing, China. Beijing is looking to tap its massive capital markets to fund real estate projects and ease the burden on local governments. Beijing is looking to tap its massive capital markets to fund real estate projects and ease the burden on local governments. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uk-considers-lowering-mansion-tax-threshold-report The Business Times en 2026-09-20T14:14:26+08:00 UK considers lowering mansion tax threshold: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fcc1abc5bcd3f297cca6e5afd4aa189fdd0cb04dd9d0a30d2d509649621cc069 Homeowners in London are expected to be among the main targets of the tax.  Homeowners in London are expected to be among the main targets of the tax.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/white-house-turns-away-cnn-ms-now-politico-reporters-after-trumps-ban The Business Times en 2026-09-20T14:13:07+08:00 White House turns away CNN, MS Now, Politico reporters after Trump’s ban https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/486dd31561767a25e762eb40a1888e3bcab41887a0c57883f414e64161ae7ec0 A social media post by Trump on Sep 18 accused the outlets of “reporting FAKE NEWS”. A social media post by Trump on Sep 18 accused the outlets of “reporting FAKE NEWS”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/grabs-acquisition-atome-signals-need-wider-ecosystem-play-standalone-bnpl-platforms?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T14:00:00+08:00 Grab’s acquisition of Atome signals need for wider ecosystem play for standalone BNPL platforms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/beae162a3f6cc36761c6ab46759ec0791bb8a9d15fb9c3dc6a11514db5dc975b Atome Financial reports an 80% growth in 2025 revenue to US$470 million. Atome Financial reports an 80% growth in 2025 revenue to US$470 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/asean-roll-out-upgraded-trade-pact-ahead-schedule-gan-kim-yong?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T13:30:47+08:00 Asean to roll out upgraded trade pact ahead of schedule: Gan Kim Yong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7718ca01a28f7b402d5d76c9ed2f732d2d49befa35b4b530c715b044867ff5ac Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaking at the Asean Economic Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings, held in Manila, on Sep 19. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaking at the Asean Economic Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings, held in Manila, on Sep 19. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/chinas-cxmt-says-new-memory-chip-platform-enters-mass-production-it-takes-global-rivals The Business Times en 2026-09-20T13:04:54+08:00 China’s CXMT says new memory chip platform enters mass production as it takes on global rivals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dda4ce7b6d2bd2592f59461bc85768f45c233b9546eab4d1e890b8cc45492334 CXMT’s advance comes as Beijing seeks to reduce reliance on foreign semiconductor technology. CXMT’s advance comes as Beijing seeks to reduce reliance on foreign semiconductor technology. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/trump-proposes-ai-force-amid-rogue-agent-fears-rejects-new-regulations The Business Times en 2026-09-20T12:22:03+08:00 Trump proposes ‘AI Force’ amid rogue-agent fears but rejects new regulations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0d151d35bc0109f9364db6f8e0be70023478e7e98bc61fca27f028ea4bb23b64 Trump did not make clear whether he envisioned the new AI Force as a military command or a civilian agency or department. Trump did not make clear whether he envisioned the new AI Force as a military command or a civilian agency or department. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/director-buying-continues-while-singtel-keppel-lead-buybacks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T12:00:00+08:00 Director buying continues while Singtel, Keppel lead buybacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/12fa32e8a47e1e81def86a6b7a5f4ac30599a56839b7498f01f9297a6b3cf195 In the five sessions till Sep 17, 28 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$101 million. In the five sessions till Sep 17, 28 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$101 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/more-interest-etfs-low-cost-funds-singapore-still-lacks-pressure-further-lower-fund-fees?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T12:00:00+08:00 More interest in ETFs, low-cost funds but Singapore still lacks pressure to further lower fund fees https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f1f53b5f60e22d6d136b4140e6355093a3b2e7383d0e238448bedc74c99f49b1 While fees globally are decreasing as investors seek cheaper options, there is not enough pressure in Singapore to move away from higher commissions, observers say. While fees globally are decreasing as investors seek cheaper options, there is not enough pressure in Singapore to move away from higher commissions, observers say. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/what-does-trump-want-greenland-us-moves-expand-its-military-presence The Business Times en 2026-09-20T11:49:27+08:00 What does Trump want with Greenland as US moves to expand its military presence? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4368f2d30fe07a5622a994b5a077d05ba6929b870cace093e909d5004c905efe Greenland also has huge stores of the rare earth minerals used for making batteries, electric vehicles and other high-tech items. Greenland also has huge stores of the rare earth minerals used for making batteries, electric vehicles and other high-tech items. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/denmark-greenland-say-sovereignty-intact-trump-claims-permanent-control-over-security The Business Times en 2026-09-20T11:11:45+08:00 Denmark, Greenland say sovereignty intact as Trump claims ‘permanent control’ over security https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/510a7ebfc9b9357e3563453a42741e499ca6e173c2802ca6a4a3cec0dfbc29fc Denmark and Greenland expressed hope that the deal would end months of uncertainty triggered by Trump’s threats to seize control of Greenland. Denmark and Greenland expressed hope that the deal would end months of uncertainty triggered by Trump’s threats to seize control of Greenland. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/bessent-proposes-ai-incident-alerts-talks-chinas-he-ahead-trump-xi-summit The Business Times en 2026-09-20T10:29:02+08:00 Bessent proposes AI incident alerts in talks with China’s He ahead of Trump-Xi summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7145ba5708a8963296968acaaffb9634ad7d805c224ad6db889f0d1805947789 Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng (left) and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met at the JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York on Sep 20. Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng (left) and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met at the JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York on Sep 20. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-arabia-intercepts-missile-targeting-riyadh-houthis-claim-attacks-capital The Business Times en 2026-09-20T09:48:20+08:00 Saudi Arabia intercepts missile targeting Riyadh; Houthis claim attacks on capital https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a3ec551032fbfb302ed4ea1cf28eef80ddb5d5c031859bb6299bd58711a0054d A large plume of black smoke was seen rising from the fuel storage depot at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sep 19. A large plume of black smoke was seen rising from the fuel storage depot at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sep 19.