https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-sats-yangzijiang-shipbuilding The Business Times en 2026-09-15T08:17:34+08:00 Stocks to watch: Sats, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/df8206abb308c99459826631ff4b30d13cea3ddc26ad77c1a87798cefdc34464 Sats on Monday signed a pact with KLN Logistics to advance temperature-controlled and time-critical shipments. Sats on Monday signed a pact with KLN Logistics to advance temperature-controlled and time-critical shipments. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-10-year-treasury-yield-tops-5-first-time-2023-inflation-fears-mount The Business Times en 2026-09-15T08:04:15+08:00 US 10-year Treasury yield tops 5% for first time since 2023 as inflation fears mount https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/76aba765dcecba66f8336eba2005799325bf2569b8973ebcb523ea53eae1e09a The Treasury market has ballooned to about US$32 trillion from around US$4.5 trillion since 2007, pushing the federal debt to more than 100% of US GDP. The Treasury market has ballooned to about US$32 trillion from around US$4.5 trillion since 2007, pushing the federal debt to more than 100% of US GDP. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/africa-bigger-you-think-does-size-matter The Business Times en 2026-09-15T08:00:00+08:00 Africa is bigger than you think. But does size matter? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d0329e9c50f72cb2c30b8cc36acbd5033dcac85ca68ba58f4f238484efaf64d The Equal Earth projection accurately reflects countries' relative sizes. The Equal Earth projection accurately reflects countries' relative sizes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/musks-x-corp-and-spacexai-resolve-antitrust-lawsuit-against-apple The Business Times en 2026-09-15T07:47:45+08:00 Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI resolve antitrust lawsuit against Apple https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e6fcc7c1c057aee4fd12d3566650af2c98504ad87c5863a46a826481de45a7d X and SpaceXAI, a division of SpaceX, has moved to dismiss their claims in a lawsuit they brought against Apple and OpenAI last year. X and SpaceXAI, a division of SpaceX, has moved to dismiss their claims in a lawsuit they brought against Apple and OpenAI last year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/citigroup-cfo-luchetti-expects-equity-return-above-11-year The Business Times en 2026-09-15T07:16:30+08:00 Citigroup CFO Luchetti expects equity return above 11% this year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5540d251fe9ce46bfc103fb909c4f4d39a3c12da9927cd923149f996f0014655 Citi is focused on organic growth, Citigroup chief financial officer Gonzalo Luchetti said. Citi is focused on organic growth, Citigroup chief financial officer Gonzalo Luchetti said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/carney-locked-us-trade-war-pitches-canada-global-investment-titans The Business Times en 2026-09-15T07:05:32+08:00 Carney, locked in US trade war, pitches Canada to global investment titans https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/05714fdd5b89e90beafccb308d50bc56de6881d6cc1afb29f514150032bec67c Canada's PM Mark Carney speaks ahead of the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, Canada, Sep 14, 2026. Canada's PM Mark Carney speaks ahead of the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, Canada, Sep 14, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-firms-call-accountability-and-limits-opportunity-beckons-singapore The Business Times en 2026-09-15T07:00:00+08:00 As AI firms call for accountability and limits, an opportunity beckons for Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b947eede83fade31c1e57d5db454b1bfdb564f88f99d6f8b7a607e80f618348 A call by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow down AI development could see Singapore take the lead in AI governance. A call by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow down AI development could see Singapore take the lead in AI governance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/asean-disproportionately-affected-climate-change-also-presents-opportunities The Business Times en 2026-09-15T07:00:00+08:00 Asean is disproportionately affected by climate change. This also presents opportunities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6453d0434f6b225741364164d78d8e17486fb41d37c0fcbf360153d3a278316f A satellite image of Timure in Nepal after flash floods and a mudslide in late August. A satellite image of Timure in Nepal after flash floods and a mudslide in late August. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/cost-us-preventive-wars-after-911 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T07:00:00+08:00 The cost of the US’ preventive wars after 9/11 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8f0e81c3df0a55b7b0128d72fb7ab970b07aa73206c6a44c5b771667be861fbb Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran. The US attack on Iran dragged its Gulf allies into a regional war against their will and has resulted in a closed Strait of Hormuz. Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran. The US attack on Iran dragged its Gulf allies into a regional war against their will and has resulted in a closed Strait of Hormuz. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/what-role-can-japan-play-aseans-future The Business Times en 2026-09-15T07:00:00+08:00 What role can Japan play in Asean’s future? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a8db64d51d42af6a41f4fa50f03296c831a4a0f786ba11c53ba76dd5a8f08d9b Pedestrians cross a busy intersection at Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, Japan. Japan becomes more valuable to Asean partners when that alliance increases Japanese capabilities without limiting its other relationships in Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/houthis-attack-saudi-arabia-gulf-iran-talks-are-postponed The Business Times en 2026-09-15T06:52:57+08:00 Houthis attack Saudi Arabia as Gulf-Iran talks are postponed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/164cd8bd2fe8c5b6fcce1347f4ae6c2f0d11b5eb62bc0a28137b66b0ce4f343d Smoke rises from trucks that Houthis say were coming from Saudi territory at the Al-Wadiah border, Saudi Arabia, Sep 7, 2026. Smoke rises from trucks that Houthis say were coming from Saudi territory at the Al-Wadiah border, Saudi Arabia, Sep 7, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-settles-higher-after-saudi-strikes-stoke-supply-worries The Business Times en 2026-09-15T06:39:15+08:00 Oil settles higher after Saudi strikes stoke supply worries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a0edc3859ad7e3f6b2a57c59038593a3f9fa946a746a3f2c0ef58591fb20446 Brent futures rose US$1.07, or 1 per cent, to settle at US$105.68 per barrel on Monday. Brent futures rose US$1.07, or 1 per cent, to settle at US$105.68 per barrel on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-down-calls-ai-slowdown-pummel-chipmakers The Business Times en 2026-09-15T06:27:13+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends down, calls for AI slowdown pummel chipmakers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b13c6b86c838cca7337ae655abcb1b1d0b1c9cfad968562c93bd963e527153cc The S&P 500 lost 36.93 points, or 0.48 per cent, to end Monday’s session at 7,620.05 points. The S&P 500 lost 36.93 points, or 0.48 per cent, to end Monday’s session at 7,620.05 points. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-slip-ai-slowdown-calls-and-inflation-concerns The Business Times en 2026-09-15T06:20:21+08:00 European shares slip on AI slowdown calls and inflation concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 was down 0.5 per cent at 635.99 points on Monday. The Stoxx 600 was down 0.5 per cent at 635.99 points on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/psd-reviewing-paper-alleges-civil-servants-disproportionately-bought-homes-near-unannounced-mrt The Business Times en 2026-09-15T00:22:00+08:00 PSD reviewing paper that alleges civil servants disproportionately bought homes near unannounced MRT stations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ccef6e418b2ff610e182dec0f1a938ee45baff78be40582a602f923dedeacd03 The authors of the paper found that home-purchase intensity near planned MRT stations was higher for civil servants than with a control group of non-civil servants. The authors of the paper found that home-purchase intensity near planned MRT stations was higher for civil servants than with a control group of non-civil servants. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/oil-pipe-bypassing-hormuz-reopen-soon-us-energy-chief-says The Business Times en 2026-09-14T23:15:00+08:00 Oil pipe bypassing Hormuz to reopen ‘soon,’ US Energy chief says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3f32d6228f16bfce6460a5536de9dab6951c99a8310b464497da4357245dcc53 “I think you’ll see that pipeline running back soon,” Wright said in an interview on Bloomberg Television. “I think you’ll see that pipeline running back soon,” Wright said in an interview on Bloomberg Television. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/canada-fast-track-tax-rulings-investments-c1-billion-or-more The Business Times en 2026-09-14T22:54:48+08:00 Canada to fast-track tax rulings for investments of C$1 billion or more https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/812db827ba1d884832164a6257c3c766bc2e59a175381043b88727a73286d6c5 Finance Minister Champagne said the move is to reduce risk, inform financing decisions and support Canada’s efforts to attract investment and build major projects. Finance Minister Champagne said the move is to reduce risk, inform financing decisions and support Canada’s efforts to attract investment and build major projects. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/ocbc-and-north-east-cdcs-warm-meal-programme-aims-offer-convenience-and-relief The Business Times en 2026-09-14T22:30:17+08:00 OCBC and North East CDC’s warm-meal programme aims to offer convenience and relief https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/211be3ea812d6a6aba375ef427931070411c66d8f1d23c587e38f7a88672ea1a The programme aims to provide 165,000 freshly prepared and nutritionally balanced meals to lower-income households over one year. The programme aims to provide 165,000 freshly prepared and nutritionally balanced meals to lower-income households over one year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sp-500-nasdaq-open-lower-ai-jitters-hit-nvidia-chipmakers The Business Times en 2026-09-14T21:47:09+08:00 S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as AI jitters hit Nvidia, chipmakers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d59709cf6da506de6a6f8eec5f7ece094f96007213e7bc83201f2d908d43c295 The S&P 500 fell 45.5 points, or 0.59 per cent, at the open to 7,611.44​, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 314.5 points, or 1.19 per cent, to 26,018.502. The S&P 500 fell 45.5 points, or 0.59 per cent, at the open to 7,611.44​, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 314.5 points, or 1.19 per cent, to 26,018.502. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/jpmorgan-launch-long-awaited-frontier-local-currency-debt-index The Business Times en 2026-09-14T21:37:59+08:00 JPMorgan to launch long-awaited 'frontier' local currency debt index https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0004623e12c41a3f1c85202d2fbca148f73b7f229499b9c9c3b7f8e92341037 A JPMorgan note to investors says the bank’s new “GBI-EM Edge” benchmark will cover bonds from 26 countries A JPMorgan note to investors says the bank’s new “GBI-EM Edge” benchmark will cover bonds from 26 countries https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/4-5-asean-consumers-use-ai-financial-decisions-uob-survey-finds The Business Times en 2026-09-14T21:08:39+08:00 4 in 5 Asean consumers use AI for financial decisions, UOB survey finds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8da7c620020a5fcd813e8f8c1b3dd4e0dba33eb87789bdd667c3bcfb04ba09f7 UOB’s head of group personal financial services Jacquelyn Tan says digital platforms are the entry point for young consumers starting their investing journey. UOB’s head of group personal financial services Jacquelyn Tan says digital platforms are the entry point for young consumers starting their investing journey. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-dollar-rallies-oil-prices-jump-and-ai-fears-knock-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-14T21:02:01+08:00 US dollar rallies as oil prices jump and AI fears knock markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2b2c3b9359e8b3e38a829354526b9af1fbc750af448626b60e1e27079fda14f Rising bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike on Sep 16 supported the US currency. Rising bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike on Sep 16 supported the US currency. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/dollar-rallies-oil-prices-jump-and-ai-fears-knock-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-14T20:48:45+08:00 Dollar rallies as oil prices jump and AI fears knock markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce213f4f77755b2c87fb7aae3aa6830cc6d639fb160f64ff0d5552ddf98aa21c Rising bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike on Wednesday supported the US currency. Rising bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike on Wednesday supported the US currency. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-end-higher-monday-amid-mixed-regional-showing-sti-0-4 The Business Times en 2026-09-14T19:06:46+08:00 Singapore stocks end higher on Monday amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.4% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad91b730f61507c7291431626b48abce0e575091303a13bdeb48f276e9226b3d Across the broader market, losers outnumber gainers 312 to 235, after 1.1 billion securities valued at S$1.9 billion are transacted. Across the broader market, losers outnumber gainers 312 to 235, after 1.1 billion securities valued at S$1.9 billion are transacted. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/grab-increase-autonomous-vehicle-fleet-50-eyes-expansion-beyond-punggol The Business Times en 2026-09-14T18:45:49+08:00 Grab to increase autonomous vehicle fleet to 50, eyes expansion beyond Punggol https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5f46b5a13b8064b20d1819f82d262da4f4e1c2126d30bbf0d62769699e06074a Grab’s autonomous fleet has clocked more than 110,000 km on Singapore roads and served more than 12,000 unique riders. Grab’s autonomous fleet has clocked more than 110,000 km on Singapore roads and served more than 12,000 unique riders. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-14 The Business Times en 2026-09-14T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 14) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c92d47bc92ea66dd48e2eebc861359c5f758c00c219ce8425663e1833e1d1e1 MAS noted that Singdollar issuance increased across both financial institutions and corporates, with new entrants contributing to a more diversified issuer base. MAS noted that Singdollar issuance increased across both financial institutions and corporates, with new entrants contributing to a more diversified issuer base. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-sells-less-marine-fuel-august-higher-prices-bite The Business Times en 2026-09-14T17:59:02+08:00 Singapore sells less marine fuel in August as higher prices bite https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d52003e744a23707dc2be51ac27daa5103842a4fe66fd1788840b66337d5771f Singapore posted a 2.3% increase in container throughput at more than 3.9 million 20-foot-equivalent units. Singapore posted a 2.3% increase in container throughput at more than 3.9 million 20-foot-equivalent units. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/feds-warsh-poised-pull-trigger-and-raise-rates-first-time-under-his-watch The Business Times en 2026-09-14T17:46:52+08:00 Fed’s Warsh poised to pull trigger and raise rates for the first time under his watch https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8bac6b07c5b2000dba7a03d90abab590dbcccce2896c4e09559ec538611e45b3 US President Donald Trump speaks with the new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh Fed chairman Kevin Warsh (left) was chosen by US President Donald Trump because Warsh convinced the president that he would take a very different approach. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/thai-billionaire-revives-vietnam-gas-projects-overseas-push The Business Times en 2026-09-14T17:39:52+08:00 Thai billionaire revives Vietnam gas projects in overseas push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e37738e7119abc672d6c7c52231a9d7ab3564cca526dc042a862a9dfbef1f63a Gulf Development CEO Sarath Ratanavadi, Thailand’s richest person, was among a group of business leaders who met Vietnamese President To Lam during his visit to Bangkok in May. Gulf Development CEO Sarath Ratanavadi, Thailand’s richest person, was among a group of business leaders who met Vietnamese President To Lam during his visit to Bangkok in May. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-replaces-finance-minister-purbaya-his-deputy-suahasil The Business Times en 2026-09-14T17:06:22+08:00 Indonesia replaces Finance Minister Purbaya with his deputy Suahasil https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/93537581276f8f72c43259083ecdb01fc608f953c3b7ab7bfba1f9ddb3da87f5 Suahasil Nazara, Indonesia’s new finance minister, is a seasoned technocrat who has served as deputy finance minister since 2019. Suahasil Nazara, Indonesia’s new finance minister, is a seasoned technocrat who has served as deputy finance minister since 2019. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/hidden-crypto-farm-mexican-mountains-puts-spotlight-cartel-funding The Business Times en 2026-09-14T16:35:14+08:00 Hidden crypto farm in Mexican mountains puts spotlight on cartel funding https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e906e4dee9189ddae650718a84528a7b11ecd8dcadb0b6f73f2393b91706585a The bushy forests and scattered communities of the Sierra Norte, where the Puebla crypto farm was found, made for an ideal hiding spot. The bushy forests and scattered communities of the Sierra Norte, where the Puebla crypto farm was found, made for an ideal hiding spot. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/capitaland-investments-retrenchments-mind-downsides-profitable-business-laying-staff The Business Times en 2026-09-14T16:33:15+08:00 CapitaLand Investment’s retrenchments: Mind the downsides of a profitable business laying off staff https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/99272e7d8ef18e154c0b6be1705ceb9b47a421d95725542a95466bdcb19dec4d CapitaLand Investment is a leading name among Singapore’s corporates and has numerous institutional and retail shareholders.  CapitaLand Investment is a leading name among Singapore’s corporates and has numerous institutional and retail shareholders.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/deal-between-tycoon-friends-sparks-scrutiny-philippine-power-sector The Business Times en 2026-09-14T16:20:54+08:00 Deal between tycoon friends sparks scrutiny of Philippine power sector https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b606391b0f003478d0c7a4e7d416005cfb6e8fcbfff2493b00be5710d938076d Ang’s San Miguel holds nearly 25% of Luzon’s installed capacity and Lopez’s First Gen accounts for 12%. Ang’s San Miguel holds nearly 25% of Luzon’s installed capacity and Lopez’s First Gen accounts for 12%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/agentic-ai-needs-undo-button The Business Times en 2026-09-14T16:19:14+08:00 Agentic AI needs an undo button https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eeca6e0741e918657fee7ddb00a2ba3d3e5a54ea50973215de987e213e4d8421 Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo has warned that agent-managed systems will create risks that are not yet fully identifiable. Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo has warned that agent-managed systems will create risks that are not yet fully identifiable. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/boj-executive-saw-need-vigilance-non-linear-inflation-spikes The Business Times en 2026-09-14T15:59:27+08:00 BOJ executive saw need for vigilance to ‘non-linear’ inflation spikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8f70d97d8466eb66ac4ef32771943fcaa8491873bbe748d8a8cb3c058f3c0b35 The BOJ raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1% in June. It is set to hike rates again this week, sources have said, aligning with other central banks hiking or eyeing rate increases amid mounting inflation risks. The BOJ raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1% in June. It is set to hike rates again this week, sources have said, aligning with other central banks hiking or eyeing rate increases amid mounting inflation risks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/asml-extends-chipmaking-dominance-customers-embrace-high-na The Business Times en 2026-09-14T15:52:21+08:00 ASML extends chipmaking dominance as customers embrace High NA https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cfe7b0def35bb3bde955ae271e2a5f937cd8ee9e0aaccc7b68bfeb1ed645543e Customers have made a flurry of commitments to adopt ASML’s next generation of US$400 million High NA tools. Customers have made a flurry of commitments to adopt ASML’s next generation of US$400 million High NA tools. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/how-high-might-natural-gas-prices-go The Business Times en 2026-09-14T15:51:50+08:00 How high might natural gas prices go? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6f9a7929aac83d955cc3be51659c4b4c716d487b27bb448514dd72890512aa5a A liquefied natural gas tanker is tugged towards a thermal power station. Of all the many commodities disrupted by the Middle East conflict, LNG is among the hardest hit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/petronas-thailands-ptt-secure-approvals-new-gas-block-sharing-contract The Business Times en 2026-09-14T15:44:56+08:00 Petronas, Thailand's PTT secure approvals for new gas block sharing contract https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dd073476c270b5c313d43f9f033d43bdd8cb34747a0172115f68a6cc926c4fcb The parties also signed a Gas Sales Agreement with their parent companies, Petronas and PTT, to support continued gas supplies from the block to both countries, Petronas added. The parties also signed a Gas Sales Agreement with their parent companies, Petronas and PTT, to support continued gas supplies from the block to both countries, Petronas added. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hope-gone-why-europe-keeps-losing-property-companies The Business Times en 2026-09-14T15:32:20+08:00 ‘The hope is gone’: Why Europe keeps losing property companies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2c2743e1faa7c078d8d510d720ca2220b809d7149177baa3985a8f4be3aebc5 Blackstone, the largest global owner of real estate, is bucking the trend by weighing a public market exit for two of its portfolios, Hotel Investment Partners and Indurent. Blackstone, the largest global owner of real estate, is bucking the trend by weighing a public market exit for two of its portfolios, Hotel Investment Partners and Indurent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/low-hire-low-fire-labour-market-britains-boomers-cling-jobs-young-get-locked-out The Business Times en 2026-09-14T15:20:44+08:00 ‘Low hire, low fire’ labour market: Britain’s boomers cling to jobs as young get locked out https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c00734145513351d15b46e9760639554ffbc5a465c4258b97ff7df86e6e4b5c0 Almost a million 16 to 24-year-olds are out of work or education entirely, a Neet (not in education, employment or training) crisis, as it is known in the UK. Almost a million 16 to 24-year-olds are out of work or education entirely, a Neet (not in education, employment or training) crisis, as it is known in the UK. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-bond-issuance-hits-record-us95-billion-2025-21-8-mas The Business Times en 2026-09-14T15:04:09+08:00 Singapore bond issuance hits record US$95 billion in 2025, up 21.8%: MAS https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c92d47bc92ea66dd48e2eebc861359c5f758c00c219ce8425663e1833e1d1e1 MAS noted that Singdollar issuance increased across both financial institutions and corporates, with new entrants contributing to a more diversified issuer base. MAS noted that Singdollar issuance increased across both financial institutions and corporates, with new entrants contributing to a more diversified issuer base. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australian-residential-activity-picks-key-spring-season The Business Times en 2026-09-14T14:48:58+08:00 Australian residential activity picks up in key spring season https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59b80f6d146bf6e28cdddfb1bb6dc4630d0bc5e98fbde81d948721203525a68e Apartments in Sydney. The latest results are a further sign of weakening in Austraia’s once-hot housing market following government property tax changes in May and three RBA rate increases. Apartments in Sydney. The latest results are a further sign of weakening in Austraia’s once-hot housing market following government property tax changes in May and three RBA rate increases. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ntuc-affiliate-union-other-bodies-call-ex-true-group-workers-seek-assistance-amid-company The Business Times en 2026-09-14T14:20:45+08:00 NTUC affiliate union, other bodies call on ex-True Group workers to seek assistance amid company liquidation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/729f09a90ca18a7d8a8bd100324dd2afea196291c08fc45475208fa444b58de4 Former employees entering True Yoga’s office on Sep 11, a day after True Yoga and True Fitness were placed under provisional liquidation. Former employees entering True Yoga’s office on Sep 11, a day after True Yoga and True Fitness were placed under provisional liquidation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/paris-cheers-power-celine-dion The Business Times en 2026-09-14T14:19:05+08:00 Paris cheers the power of Celine Dion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff5e797d2ae043c362cbdeb419949f0cbbdbb5b9c6d89e47cf25ebf0ff908c8e Celine Dion strutted confidently through her familiar on-stage theatrics, pulling faces and playing air guitar, and belting out ballads including “My Heart Will Go On” and “All By Myself”. Celine Dion strutted confidently through her familiar on-stage theatrics, pulling faces and playing air guitar, and belting out ballads including “My Heart Will Go On” and “All By Myself”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/after-indonesia-grab-comes-under-pressure-vietnam-over-driver-earnings The Business Times en 2026-09-14T14:05:01+08:00 After Indonesia, Grab comes under pressure in Vietnam over driver earnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/95a57abaaf7ba609bfc981a78335657bd22649b4a4df34a26edbb9af98246f0e Vietnam’s National Competition Commission is reviewing the complaints against Grab and has asked the company to provide relevant information. Vietnam’s National Competition Commission is reviewing the complaints against Grab and has asked the company to provide relevant information. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-spy-chief-warns-ai-risks-anthropic-ceo-urges-brakes The Business Times en 2026-09-14T13:34:25+08:00 China spy chief warns of AI risks as Anthropic CEO urges brakes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2e944ebb5fd2e9b25c770bcc6f25b1d6f082db375b6e2c589344cbe545dc8fc3 China’s State Security Minister Chen Yixin on Sep 13 cited AI’s increasing ability to discover flaws in systems and create malware or software to exploit them.  China’s State Security Minister Chen Yixin on Sep 13 cited AI’s increasing ability to discover flaws in systems and create malware or software to exploit them.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-charges-second-umno-leader-jamil-khir-after-pilgrimage-fund-probe The Business Times en 2026-09-14T12:47:55+08:00 Malaysia charges second Umno leader Jamil Khir after pilgrimage fund probe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b3efbd931edfc2c5d0e2c7fa8e89058f13369518d8d4d35192809800d1a37f43 Malaysia’s former religious affairs minister Jamil Khir Baharom pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur sessions court and was granted bail at 300,000 ringgit.  Malaysia’s former religious affairs minister Jamil Khir Baharom pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur sessions court and was granted bail at 300,000 ringgit.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/samsung-sk-hynix-reject-us18-billion-power-prepayment-fund-new-grids-reports The Business Times en 2026-09-14T12:41:57+08:00 Samsung, SK Hynix reject US$18 billion power prepayment to fund new grids: reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f2a2625bd15ddfc7ed418041dc3cdf34476abbd142f586b092750fbe9096924 Under the proposal, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix would have paid the 25 trillion won over about a year. Under the proposal, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix would have paid the 25 trillion won over about a year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/beyond-hugs-and-goodwill-leaders-russia-and-iran-return-home-brics-empty-handed The Business Times en 2026-09-14T11:38:13+08:00 Beyond hugs and goodwill, leaders of Russia and Iran return home from Brics empty-handed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/85091a9e0f09acead2c0d6bcf42ea48f8c9aec5f1c464d996cf6eb5f8b0c81b5 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) at the Brics summit in News Delhi on Sep 11. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) at the Brics summit in News Delhi on Sep 11. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/can-unpopular-us-president-save-his-party The Business Times en 2026-09-14T11:23:25+08:00 Can an unpopular US president save his party? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1a140deb43d94ce1b2e2fe00dbcae3ad509377006d6ce9cc1cf6203950adca44 Despite a dim view of Trump’s presidency, the problem for the Democrats is that Americans hold almost equally unfavourable views of both parties. Despite a dim view of Trump’s presidency, the problem for the Democrats is that Americans hold almost equally unfavourable views of both parties. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/crypto-alternative-assets/sgx-offer-crypto-perpetual-futures-us-institutions-regulated-exchanges-join-race The Business Times en 2026-09-14T11:03:25+08:00 SGX to offer crypto perpetual futures to US institutions as regulated exchanges join race https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad91b730f61507c7291431626b48abce0e575091303a13bdeb48f276e9226b3d Through SGX, an institution can trade crypto alongside other derivatives for equities, interest rates, currencies and commodities. Through SGX, an institution can trade crypto alongside other derivatives for equities, interest rates, currencies and commodities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/softbank-gets-upsized-us11-9-billion-loan-openai-funding-push-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-14T10:54:08+08:00 SoftBank gets upsized US$11.9 billion loan in OpenAI funding push: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/adce91b7d00a3772f641ba9e30ba1b7c0d54558e6adf1cee283d5e1699d66da3 The latest borrowing would add to SoftBank’s wave of recent debt financing activities tied to its bet on OpenAI. The latest borrowing would add to SoftBank’s wave of recent debt financing activities tied to its bet on OpenAI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/amazon-halts-operations-cargo-carrier-21-air-operated-plane-fatal-miami-crash The Business Times en 2026-09-14T10:25:31+08:00 Amazon halts operations with cargo carrier 21 Air that operated plane in fatal Miami crash https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/531f550344a26b9e4a9cabce6a5fc750b7177e45add769745445a9b3c55f1748 Miami-based cargo carrier 21 Air operated Flight 7598, which ran off the tarmac at Miami International Airport (pictured) and careered into two vehicles.  Miami-based cargo carrier 21 Air operated Flight 7598, which ran off the tarmac at Miami International Airport (pictured) and careered into two vehicles.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/s-reits-oasis-calm-amid-global-bond-yield-surge-uobkh The Business Times en 2026-09-14T09:40:29+08:00 S-Reits an ‘oasis of calm’ amid global bond yield surge: UOBKH https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd4412370da53ec5d4d7605995b524de7a691eb1e125b791e5191d0dd8b96d4f Buildings in Singapore’s CBD. The 10-year government bond yield is relatively lower in Singapore at 2.36%, compared with the 5.2% in Australia and the UK, and about 4.9% in the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-slips-oil-rally-fans-rate-hike-bets-ahead-fed-meeting The Business Times en 2026-09-14T09:35:53+08:00 Gold slips as oil rally fans rate hike bets ahead of Fed meeting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd2b804cdd0a2e75932cab5425bf8946787002885f036e946d4fd119fbba4a2a Although gold is typically seen as an inflation hedge, higher interest rates tend to reduce the appeal of non-yielding bullion. Although gold is typically seen as an inflation hedge, higher interest rates tend to reduce the appeal of non-yielding bullion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/cyber-insurance-gains-ground-singapore-coverage-widens-premiums-fall The Business Times en 2026-09-14T09:35:13+08:00 Cyber insurance gains ground in Singapore as coverage widens, premiums fall https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1d304e538c6082d904a4883e84d26fce35e0ac30b0531ec973922f3f5402f8b5 UEI Logistics managing director Terrence Tan took up cyber insurance as the company had increasingly been receiving phishing e-mails from scammers. UEI Logistics managing director Terrence Tan took up cyber insurance as the company had increasingly been receiving phishing e-mails from scammers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/crystal-jade-closes-great-world-outlet-its-third-closure-2026 The Business Times en 2026-09-14T09:21:47+08:00 Crystal Jade closes Great World outlet, its third closure in 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ee6589e3163c18969381cb733657f3897a61560e5b255314a6de0ab8a774f5fd The Great World outlet’s last day of operations on Sep 1 comes after the company shuttered outlets at Hillion Mall and Suntec City (pictured) earlier in 2026. The Great World outlet’s last day of operations on Sep 1 comes after the company shuttered outlets at Hillion Mall and Suntec City (pictured) earlier in 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/whoever-wins-ai-wins-trump-downplays-ai-concerns-ceos-call-slowing-pace The Business Times en 2026-09-14T09:05:53+08:00 ‘Whoever wins AI wins’: Trump downplays AI concerns as CEOs call for slowing pace https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eb6a101f0efd5d15e7a0d070ca3e636229b28f642bdae9b870160bc4780f3c59 Noting that US leads China in AI, Trump said on Sep 13 on the sidelines of the Irish Open: “I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI wins”. Noting that US leads China in AI, Trump said on Sep 13 on the sidelines of the Irish Open: “I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI wins”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/hong-kong-watchdog-briefs-banks-handling-raids-ipo-scrutiny-intensifies-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-14T09:01:11+08:00 Hong Kong watchdog briefs banks on handling raids as IPO scrutiny intensifies: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/736a5b022379b74205f1d55c10b7be2e2dcc0c8d2a87caa3b968795915c58145 At least 500 companies are planning to launch IPOs in Hong Kong, data shows, and that does not even include firms that have filed confidentially. At least 500 companies are planning to launch IPOs in Hong Kong, data shows, and that does not even include firms that have filed confidentially. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us7-billion-gas-bill-sees-developing-asian-nations-sour-lng The Business Times en 2026-09-14T08:36:06+08:00 A US$7 billion gas bill sees developing Asian nations sour on LNG https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/48c6a2fadee7479138c3ec5603e1e5bcca4069363e9e5e92ba5def5b8b6eb8d9 Qatari shipments of LNG through the Strait of Hormuz have dried up since the Iran war, depring Asian buyers of contracted supply of the fuel. Qatari shipments of LNG through the Strait of Hormuz have dried up since the Iran war, depring Asian buyers of contracted supply of the fuel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/xi-pitches-china-led-open-source-ai-ecosystem-brics-summit-amid-us-rivalry The Business Times en 2026-09-14T08:25:19+08:00 Xi pitches China-led open-source AI ecosystem at Brics summit amid US rivalry https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d027e4dec5b7666a0bfd49504e35f6a41b5f31fd87d05dfe02cab7afef3d4f0c Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sep 12 welcomed Brics nations to join a new group of nearly 30 countries set up by Beijing and called the World AI Cooperation Organization. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sep 12 welcomed Brics nations to join a new group of nearly 30 countries set up by Beijing and called the World AI Cooperation Organization. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stock-watch-singtel1 The Business Times en 2026-09-14T08:14:45+08:00 Stock to watch: Singtel https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e0b22a3f3e6a9bb988583d7f5c32ec1775872d817593ce50d0f24f84885063f Singtel-owned telecom carrier Optus experienced a network outage on Friday, which affected users across three states and disrupted some emergency services calls. Singtel-owned telecom carrier Optus experienced a network outage on Friday, which affected users across three states and disrupted some emergency services calls. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/ai-linked-asian-stocks-slump-calls-slow-development-fed-boj-hikes-loom The Business Times en 2026-09-14T08:13:33+08:00 AI-linked Asian stocks slump on calls to slow development; Fed, BOJ hikes loom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6b166b72571413206ebcc636ac6ca5a772d2e6b0c1a5b3fcfaa96e464eeb7e73 Markets imply around a 76% chance the Bank of Japan will lift its cash rate by a quarter point, to 1.25 per cent, when it meets on Sep 18. Markets imply around a 76% chance the Bank of Japan will lift its cash rate by a quarter point, to 1.25 per cent, when it meets on Sep 18. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/five-decades-raffles-medical-eyes-further-regional-growth-and-insurance-push The Business Times en 2026-09-14T07:00:00+08:00 Five decades on, Raffles Medical eyes further regional growth and insurance push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a0f7df0c16e1dacda846af2249fe72f8f94cf32deb516543ecaa3aa28947e4b7 People seen queueing outside a Raffles Medical clinic along Bishan Street 22 The idea when Raffles Medical was formed was simply to look after patients properly and charge cost plus a margin so that the practice would be sustainable. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/apac-family-offices-turn-trusted-managers-hedge-fund-alternative-allocations-grow-cambridge The Business Times en 2026-09-14T07:00:00+08:00 Apac family offices turn to trusted managers as hedge fund, alternative allocations grow: Cambridge Associates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cbc80e3876c706672fd7d1047317685b2861fead19cecb133dc7a655ee16cfab Cambridge Associates is constructive on the hedged opportunity set, particularly in multi-strategy and long-short strategies, says Eugene Snyman. Cambridge Associates is constructive on the hedged opportunity set, particularly in multi-strategy and long-short strategies, says Eugene Snyman. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/singapore-tennis-open-worlds-top-brands-also-want-slice-action The Business Times en 2026-09-14T07:00:00+08:00 At the Singapore Tennis Open, the world’s top brands also want a slice of the action https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5dd5541421a68a2cc00fd7bceb1a5abb58acdfc7d4a14507d8f76ceab688a86f American Jessica Pegula is the current World No 3 and the highest ranked player to compete at this month’s Singapore Tennis Open. American Jessica Pegula is the current World No 3 and the highest ranked player to compete at this month’s Singapore Tennis Open. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/raising-ambition-five-capabilities-independent-director The Business Times en 2026-09-14T07:00:00+08:00 Raising the ambition: Five capabilities for the independent director https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59cad074c24f7b90f5beb8ef2227f14514f1bab7d32ea8edfaa83fea5f8d4d49 Boards cannot afford to be even a little complacent in the brittle, anxious, non-linear and incomprehensible world that we face. Boards cannot afford to be even a little complacent in the brittle, anxious, non-linear and incomprehensible world that we face. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/gold-displays-volatile-movements The Business Times en 2026-09-14T07:00:00+08:00 Gold displays volatile movements https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1dc60caeb757e0817a81c3dc57b572b3afea91de96e3d87c1b738ecd00336fb5 A failure of peace talks to produce a lasting de-escalation of the Iran conflict could renew demand for gold as a safe haven asset. A failure of peace talks to produce a lasting de-escalation of the Iran conflict could renew demand for gold as a safe haven asset. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/deutsche-banks-private-bank-seeks-experienced-wealth-teams-deeper-push-asia The Business Times en 2026-09-14T07:00:00+08:00 Deutsche Bank’s private bank seeks experienced wealth teams for deeper push into Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8209878e2c3c2a45ce9c93e733912aa288555d2392ffc69e4716781bf470aa1d Marco Pagliara, head of emerging markets at Deutsche Bank Private Bank, says Singapore is one of the lender’s largest wealth-booking centres outside Germany. Marco Pagliara, head of emerging markets at Deutsche Bank Private Bank, says Singapore is one of the lender’s largest wealth-booking centres outside Germany. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uncovering-the-singapore-bourse/beyond-nvidia-how-singapore-earning-its-place-semiconductor-value-chain The Business Times en 2026-09-14T07:00:00+08:00 Beyond Nvidia: How Singapore is earning its place in the semiconductor value chain https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/34bdb775d1d5561ee1879201ae4edeaab2e0a39fd651004f47282597cf70e019 As semiconductor-related firms invest in advanced manufacturing, the gap between Tampines cleanrooms and Shenton Way ticker tape is narrowing quickly. As semiconductor-related firms invest in advanced manufacturing, the gap between Tampines cleanrooms and Shenton Way ticker tape is narrowing quickly. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/asias-energy-infrastructure-should-be-stress-tested-banks The Business Times en 2026-09-14T07:00:00+08:00 Asia’s energy infrastructure should be stress-tested like banks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/52a1c67a50dc2537d250e04532e2b0d0b9d509d2ab3e291016062ae2e74eda07 Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz on Sep 6, 2026. The Strait of Hormuz closure in March 2026 disrupted almost 20% of global liquefied natural gas trade, with Asia particularly exposed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-energy-advantage-tested-ai-data-centre-boom The Business Times en 2026-09-14T07:00:00+08:00 Indonesia’s energy advantage tested by AI data-centre boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bf8c3b9daecc7ed80162895787479564cdc61662e558b56dc595a8f9bf8eb7fc A hydropower project supporting nickel mining in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Indonesia has more than 3,686 GW of renewable energy potential, including 95 GW from hydropower. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/time-cpfis-get-next-50-act The Business Times en 2026-09-14T07:00:00+08:00 Time for the CPFIS to get in on the Next 50 act https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08b86b8c8a8ba1d789811bf618e7dc27f23b519d1bd66a871b6c08bb791634b5 All things considered, the first-year impact of the EQDP has just made big, bigger. What happened to the goal of lifting small and mid-caps? All things considered, the first-year impact of the EQDP has just made big, bigger. What happened to the goal of lifting small and mid-caps? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/oil-prices-jump-more-2-after-new-strikes-saudi-strait-hormuz The Business Times en 2026-09-14T06:51:02+08:00 Oil prices jump more than 2% after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e096162c82e1315b0d36879af2c8ee77fa2cd36b8b245f5b7c26722e884ad5c9 Oil surged 8% higher in the week ended Sep 13 due to the disruptions, rising above US$100 for the first time since July. Oil surged 8% higher in the week ended Sep 13 due to the disruptions, rising above US$100 for the first time since July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-said-choose-nasdaq-potential-october-ipo-report The Business Times en 2026-09-14T06:31:01+08:00 Anthropic said to choose Nasdaq for potential October IPO: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5bdb4177ee824ddfa09f9eb309cc6ba0b706eb9162ea50c65c710dcaf26c0d01 Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei (above), OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk recently voiced the need to slow the pace of AI development. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei (above), OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk recently voiced the need to slow the pace of AI development. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-calls-us5000-payouts-easy-fit-federal-budget The Business Times en 2026-09-14T06:10:34+08:00 Trump calls US$5,000 payouts ‘easy’ to fit into federal budget https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69abae7195f751bb383795d40e9fa9b4bdb35ad903422c614698bfdc9d39f7b2 US President Donald Trump speaks to the press at Shannon Airport in Ireland, Sep 13, 2026.  Trump said the US government has the funds to pay for the US$5,000 payouts. US President Donald Trump speaks to the press at Shannon Airport in Ireland, Sep 13, 2026.  Trump said the US government has the funds to pay for the US$5,000 payouts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/meeting-between-iran-and-gulf-states-hormuz-postponed-oman-cites-need-consensus The Business Times en 2026-09-14T05:57:17+08:00 Meeting between Iran and Gulf states on Hormuz postponed; Oman cites need for consensus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cfc5168c7405f7051b7b8c2a0a9e3446e26f050e098a37f34ac53f4165f9ddc1 A satellite image shows the Saudi Arabia East-West pipeline, located across the Arabian Peninsula, after a strike that hit it on Sep 11 in Saudi Arabia. A satellite image shows the Saudi Arabia East-West pipeline, located across the Arabian Peninsula, after a strike that hit it on Sep 11 in Saudi Arabia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/strategy-over-sentiment-why-old-property-playbook-no-longer-works The Business Times en 2026-09-14T05:00:00+08:00 Strategy over sentiment: why the old property playbook no longer works https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/959701adcd74fed5274ac6470d8935e77d36e9aaccd7cff61870fbd8f1a627c9 Is “asset progression” still a viable strategy for the average earner given the tighter entry barriers? Is “asset progression” still a viable strategy for the average earner given the tighter entry barriers? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights86 The Business Times en 2026-09-13T23:38:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d1cada77d5a80d3c1e1307fbef54090c69b8040e33523f6106f040c94abf33fa A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Sep 11, 2026). A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Sep 11, 2026). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/gold-rtos-wind-energy-while-new-listings-are-floundering-other-issuers-are-finding-their-way The Business Times en 2026-09-13T21:25:52+08:00 Gold, RTOs, wind energy: While new listings are floundering, other issuers are finding their way https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c010339e89096c7f76ce9f2acf079c451e054d37c608191594bbc40966d9de6d SGX logo outside the Singapore Exchange building High gold prices have elevated CNMC Goldmine, Aspial Lifestyle and MoneyMax from Catalist to the mainboard this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/despite-ps300-million-spending-spree-tottenham-manager-de-zerbi-insists-he-feels-no-pressure The Business Times en 2026-09-13T18:00:00+08:00 Despite £300 million spending spree, Tottenham manager De Zerbi insists he feels no pressure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7b8996d8e8b901d26292b7701f20267807d17d5bf9f30b4357826a1943fc201b Tottenham Hotspur’s Roberto De Zerbi has brought in several new players in recent weeks as part of a major rebuild of the squad. Tottenham Hotspur’s Roberto De Zerbi has brought in several new players in recent weeks as part of a major rebuild of the squad. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/s-reits-extend-fundraising-momentum-2026 The Business Times en 2026-09-13T17:49:40+08:00 S-Reits extend fundraising momentum in 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2a5eb3877af199642a7bdd8baf58aae4c6ada5dad5873d33bc82bd4c84ebb9bf For the year to Sep 10, S-Reits have raised at least S$4.5 billion via equity fundraising exercises. For the year to Sep 10, S-Reits have raised at least S$4.5 billion via equity fundraising exercises. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/blackrock-private-credit-fund-redemption-requests-ease-q3 The Business Times en 2026-09-13T17:45:06+08:00 BlackRock private credit fund redemption requests ease in Q3 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e9efc3c7f4c41f6aad8ba0deb790de9f10cd3fe633459e7d59fd8e0fabec23c Investors in BlackRock’s US$23.1 billion HPS Corporate Lending Fund sought to pull roughly 11.5% of shares, compared with 13.3% in the prior quarter, according to a regulatory filing on Friday. Investors in BlackRock’s US$23.1 billion HPS Corporate Lending Fund sought to pull roughly 11.5% of shares, compared with 13.3% in the prior quarter, according to a regulatory filing on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/ai-slowdown-calls-anthropic-openai-may-weigh-chip-stocks-rally-seen-intact The Business Times en 2026-09-13T17:02:07+08:00 AI slowdown calls from Anthropic, OpenAI may weigh on chip stocks, but rally seen intact https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/91bd019026c5cdc32804c0bf184f00192fcdfcce00f24e86cdd0aa3fd7cc700a “Demand for computing power and AI adoption does not disappear because additional safeguards are introduced,” said an analyst. “Demand for computing power and AI adoption does not disappear because additional safeguards are introduced,” said an analyst. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/insider-buying-broadens-while-keppel-uob-lead-buybacks The Business Times en 2026-09-13T16:46:57+08:00 Insider buying broadens while Keppel, UOB lead buybacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8aca3d510d1014a441c3c8fb7673069c567ad868f8e4cbcc9f39eaf82e34f131 Over the five sessions from Sep 4 to Sep 10, 60 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for more than 30 primary-listed stocks.  Over the five sessions from Sep 4 to Sep 10, 60 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for more than 30 primary-listed stocks.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/texas-company-westmont-buy-evergrandes-bankrupt-canadian-hotel The Business Times en 2026-09-13T16:34:02+08:00 Texas company Westmont to buy Evergrande’s bankrupt Canadian hotel https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3a7264992400baae86244af6a9fcd41da9d9b7f43fb772089af9d9a2e714ceaf Evergrande’s collapse was by far the biggest in a real-estate crisis that dragged down China’s economic growth for years, and led to a record spate of distress among builders. Evergrande’s collapse was by far the biggest in a real-estate crisis that dragged down China’s economic growth for years, and led to a record spate of distress among builders. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/gutted-and-remodelled-trumps-childhood-home-sells-nearly-us2-million The Business Times en 2026-09-13T16:14:06+08:00 Gutted and remodelled, Trump’s childhood home sells for nearly US$2 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/beb35a0aeaa28a10a6d809969057794765ec583092f7e4bd9c49c94bdeb96e89 US President Donald Trump’s childhood home in Queens on Aug 19, 2017. The agent says that he does not believe politics played a role in the sale. US President Donald Trump’s childhood home in Queens on Aug 19, 2017. The agent says that he does not believe politics played a role in the sale. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/all-eyes-us-fed-chair-warsh-rate-hike-fever-spreads-across-g7-central-banks The Business Times en 2026-09-13T16:12:17+08:00 All eyes on US Fed chair Warsh as rate-hike fever spreads across G7 central banks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fa8373838dc1072766f25afeca979391e782ff1d46d1e0304a16234de6f30302 Warsh recently said that the Fed would “have work to do” if it could not “be confident that underlying inflation is moving to our objective, clearly and at sufficient speed”. Warsh recently said that the Fed would “have work to do” if it could not “be confident that underlying inflation is moving to our objective, clearly and at sufficient speed”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesian-passenger-ship-sinks-bad-weather-search-140-people-under-way The Business Times en 2026-09-13T15:44:08+08:00 Indonesian passenger ship sinks in bad weather; search for 140 people under way https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4596c3e545f79068fce8ecd600e42cd75912e055e378c6e0cbe6298a344caa40 Rescuers launched a search, deploying a team, ships and a helicopter towards the passenger vessel’s last known position, said an official. Rescuers launched a search, deploying a team, ships and a helicopter towards the passenger vessel’s last known position, said an official. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/scott-bessent-winning-wrong-battle-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-13T15:21:19+08:00 Is Scott Bessent winning the wrong battle in markets? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/337d15312d69697d99f9218ad9bb2c9afab34f92aea259576e55b25e9cd16ffc Analysts have questioned how US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s intervention would work without a meaningful shift towards much higher Japanese interest rates. Analysts have questioned how US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s intervention would work without a meaningful shift towards much higher Japanese interest rates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/speculators-turn-bullish-yen-first-time-february-boj-rate-hike-bets The Business Times en 2026-09-13T15:03:50+08:00 Speculators turn bullish on yen for first time since February on BOJ rate-hike bets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d8b7f189ba946386eea1876c1ee1440d75f9c18aedcb3c1a22e2d912ee029e57 The US dollar-yen rate reached 152.89 on Sep 8, the strongest level for the currency since Feb 17. The US dollar-yen rate reached 152.89 on Sep 8, the strongest level for the currency since Feb 17. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/woman-unknown-takes-top-prize-venice-film-festival The Business Times en 2026-09-13T15:00:20+08:00 ‘Woman Unknown’ takes top prize at Venice Film Festival https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca0afbb870362ba8c4757de042a1b6d4faa864335acc1a745990d8774267a67c May el-Toukhy, winner of the Golden Lion Award for best film for “Woman Unknown" at the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. May el-Toukhy, winner of the Golden Lion Award for best film for “Woman Unknown" at the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/biggest-risk-low-liquidity-south-korea-tests-global-demand-after-hours-stock-trading The Business Times en 2026-09-13T13:38:56+08:00 ‘The biggest risk is low liquidity’: South Korea tests global demand for after-hours stock trading https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ece9b13a0eb2f051cad996b39f49e200769312e3cb8fdb325d6c6796decc6755 Korea Exchange’s latest move from Sep 14 opens about 2,400 Kospi and Kosdaq stocks for evening trades, including short-selling. Korea Exchange’s latest move from Sep 14 opens about 2,400 Kospi and Kosdaq stocks for evening trades, including short-selling. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/australia-vows-bolster-resilience-telco-networks-after-outage-singtel-owned-optus The Business Times en 2026-09-13T13:03:08+08:00 Australia vows to bolster resilience of telco networks after outage at Singtel-owned Optus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cb8039f77e4c5589c2a956019e4c37a4b57b918c9ab77a996580e73af3d90281 Optus on Sep 12 apologised for the glitch, which the centre-left government described as “deeply concerning” and said was being investigated. Optus on Sep 12 apologised for the glitch, which the centre-left government described as “deeply concerning” and said was being investigated. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/spacexs-nasdaq-100-weight-set-more-double-rebalance The Business Times en 2026-09-13T11:57:39+08:00 SpaceX’s Nasdaq-100 weight set to more than double in rebalance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/005d34fc4cf62d3e492a976dda20e062ae99cfd855d985be21170fbc8b05829a SpaceX’s first lock-up expiration came in August, alongside its first earnings release as a public company. SpaceX’s first lock-up expiration came in August, alongside its first earnings release as a public company. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/modi-xi-push-business-links-and-border-peace-brics-sidelines-india-china-ties-revive The Business Times en 2026-09-13T11:20:43+08:00 Modi, Xi push business links and border peace on Brics sidelines as India-China ties revive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d3fa4260eeb60c7af9c964d99b18bbd64bab76e826c8492811b2eadbb5b03e22 China’s President Xi Jinping (left) and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a summit of the Brics group of emerging nations in New Delhi on Sep 12. China’s President Xi Jinping (left) and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a summit of the Brics group of emerging nations in New Delhi on Sep 12. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/iran-uae-back-brics-call-maximum-restraint-despite-being-divided-middle-east-war The Business Times en 2026-09-13T11:01:17+08:00 Iran, UAE back Brics call for ‘maximum restraint’ despite being divided by Middle East war https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e143d51800a067bee1110f9222b51364fa2f83af0263fa55f36ae72a1b7b5f7 Host India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (centre) said that Brics had come of age and it was time to translate its unity and consensus into concrete results on the global stage. Host India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (centre) said that Brics had come of age and it was time to translate its unity and consensus into concrete results on the global stage. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/revolut-says-some-customer-data-was-exposed-e-mail-based-scam The Business Times en 2026-09-13T10:22:11+08:00 Revolut says some customer data was exposed in e-mail-based scam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60f77f863cddc5ad1d9b87c9ca6a180bea709d4b25137cb08c13a1a6caa7c471 London-based Revolut has more than 80 million customers globally, with a goal of reaching 100 million. London-based Revolut has more than 80 million customers globally, with a goal of reaching 100 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/oil-supply-fears-mount-after-reported-hormuz-ship-attack-and-closure-vital-saudi-pipeline The Business Times en 2026-09-13T10:07:45+08:00 Oil supply fears mount after reported Hormuz ship attack and closure of vital Saudi pipeline https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b461eb3b6f46d79b580f98d74e9244204e54e7e32ca155434e5345529f489a34 Satellite images showed black smoke rising from an area near the East-West oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia on Sep 11. Satellite images showed black smoke rising from an area near the East-West oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia on Sep 11. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/anthropic-ceo-urges-slower-ai-development-altman-musk-rally-behind-call The Business Times en 2026-09-13T09:22:47+08:00 Anthropic CEO urges slower AI development as Altman, Musk rally behind call https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ead0a8577f683707c7f5377b6448d9dc8241515e45a70a58a73009e868617541 (From left) Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI chief Sam Altman and xAI co-founder Elon Musk. (From left) Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI chief Sam Altman and xAI co-founder Elon Musk. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/ill-advised-moment-openais-altman-rules-out-2026-ipo-amid-ai-safety-fears The Business Times en 2026-09-13T08:34:43+08:00 ‘Ill-advised moment’: OpenAI’s Altman rules out 2026 IPO amid AI safety fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8b342faec62a8f70d377cda91993537d9b9bac9210f7ea7a8acfebfc8711aadc “I think it is unacceptable to be taking like a 10 per cent chance of killing everybody by the end of the decade,” OpenAI CEO Altman said in a recent interview. “I think it is unacceptable to be taking like a 10 per cent chance of killing everybody by the end of the decade,” OpenAI CEO Altman said in a recent interview.