https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/softbank-set-become-japans-most-valuable-company The Business Times en 2026-06-01T14:54:09+08:00 SoftBank set to become Japan’s most valuable company https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5d6cddd2730a75874fcd7d0a25e1a6f801e60952df4fa087cb3bc4c394c159aa If the gains hold through the market close, SoftBank will surpass Toyota in market value for the first time in more than two decades. If the gains hold through the market close, SoftBank will surpass Toyota in market value for the first time in more than two decades. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/sustainability-smes-not-complex-cost-path-business-resilience The Business Times en 2026-06-01T14:38:49+08:00 Sustainability for SMEs – not a complex cost, but the path to business resilience https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/23424ebf1dbc80198e16bca1f1d5efb5cb41787186208ff655223c20fb828eee For SMEs, practical sustainability would encompass reducing electricity use, cutting waste, improving processes, among others. For SMEs, practical sustainability would encompass reducing electricity use, cutting waste and improving processes, among other things. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/jacintha-and-dick-lee-revisit-love-remain-guarded The Business Times en 2026-06-01T14:30:00+08:00 Jacintha and Dick Lee revisit love – but remain guarded https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e735393d776fa23f2d0deeaf96d32ee76151ed57a0c9276b5ecfbea610fdc20 Dick Lee and Jacintha Abisheganaden look back at their friendship, collaboration and marriage. Dick Lee and Jacintha Abisheganaden look back at their friendship, collaboration and marriage. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-tightens-outbound-investment-rules-eye-security The Business Times en 2026-06-01T14:22:13+08:00 China tightens outbound investment rules with eye on security https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f465a80937826ec418f649b3b0b0219ea40b7f46c3935902c1ca9cfd7297eda7 The move comes as Beijing and Washington are racing to dominate artificial intelligence and other key technologies. The move comes as Beijing and Washington are racing to dominate artificial intelligence and other key technologies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/indonesia-sovereign-wealth-fund-joins-data-centre-boom The Business Times en 2026-06-01T14:04:45+08:00 Indonesia sovereign wealth fund joins data centre boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ddc61f476dd0a1d8c50128aaef861bf2e34cc9fef6d5036d3cc6b141435f064b INA has participated in a funding round for DayOne Data Centres, a spinoff of Chinese company GDS. INA has participated in a funding round for DayOne Data Centres, a spinoff of Chinese company GDS. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nvidia-enters-windows-laptop-market-taking-intel-and-amd The Business Times en 2026-06-01T13:33:08+08:00 Nvidia enters Windows laptop market, taking on Intel and AMD https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f3ea6fbb64e0155642d96b29490c6ded98520313b8e4d1b1b9ba0b73dbbe474b Now a dominant player in data centres, Nvidia is taking another run at the PC processor market. Now a dominant player in data centres, Nvidia is taking another run at the PC processor market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japanese-firms-cut-investment-war-iran-clouded-outlook The Business Times en 2026-06-01T12:22:17+08:00 Japanese firms cut investment as war in Iran clouded outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9936b039b35c14462e51096d1f22a0cb8601c215c29959822947025a51b4c1a9 BOJ officials express a desire to raise interest rates provided the economy holds up in the face of geopolitical uncertainties. BOJ officials express a desire to raise interest rates provided the economy holds up in the face of geopolitical uncertainties. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-takes-step-halt-nvidia-ai-chip-shipments-chinese-firms-outside-china The Business Times en 2026-06-01T11:51:12+08:00 US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese firms outside China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9c66f083963b8feacd8181c21b3f5b61d0ba28bcee49bc0e8b5fc4d1423d235a The new guidance does not change anything for Nvidia, a company official says. The new guidance does not change anything for Nvidia, a company official says. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/samsung-lg-shares-rally-ahead-nvidia-ceo-meetings-korean-executives The Business Times en 2026-06-01T11:21:09+08:00 Samsung, LG shares rally ahead of Nvidia CEO meetings with Korean executives https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/96ab19553e0c50d12885a4710f2a0b2b2a38e7f7b6282fd6771a2cc96330a18f Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is expected to visit South Korea later this week and meet LG Group chairman Koo Kwang-mo and other Korean executives. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is expected to visit South Korea later this week and meet LG Group chairman Koo Kwang-mo and other Korean executives. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-open-18-new-and-36-upgraded-wealth-centres-across-apac-2027 The Business Times en 2026-06-01T11:00:00+08:00 DBS to open 18 new and 36 upgraded wealth centres across Apac by 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6130e9ce1747d774a0e5d1e56c3748e5260436be11735a00fa1cdecb1754f22c DBS said the expansion will increase the presence of its DBS Treasures' priority banking service wealth centres by 50 per cent. The expansion will increase the presence of DBS Treasures' wealth management centres in Singapore by 50%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-shoppers-are-buying-luxury-again-stock-market-rebounds The Business Times en 2026-06-01T10:54:59+08:00 China’s shoppers are buying luxury again as stock market rebounds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c58f2db791d5818d625dbe50b0f9812c498423406aaff5553de003bae0379ac For luxury and cosmetics groups, the tentative rebound in demand could help stabilise margins. For luxury and cosmetics groups, the tentative rebound in demand could help stabilise margins. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hsbc-ceo-pitches-hong-kong-clients-hires-more-bankers-after-setbacks The Business Times en 2026-06-01T10:14:44+08:00 HSBC CEO pitches Hong Kong clients, hires more bankers after setbacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/74b538d25ca2ee9e9911db30585820f7d475213a699f50213653110f7733013e Since taking the helm at HSBC in 2024, Georges Elhedery has pursued aggressive cost-cutting, scaling back equity capital markets operations in Europe and the US to accelerate the bank’s pivot towards Asia. Since taking the helm at HSBC in 2024, Georges Elhedery has pursued aggressive cost-cutting, scaling back equity capital markets operations in Europe and the US to accelerate the bank’s pivot towards Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dell-rivals-apples-macbook-neo-us699-touch-screen-xps-13-laptop The Business Times en 2026-06-01T09:00:39+08:00 Dell rivals Apple’s MacBook Neo with US$699 touch-screen XPS 13 laptop https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aa70bd2df206496eb66f21e0ccdfa861269f30e415b2a5760aff3c174ee0719d The XPS 13 has an aluminum outer shell that looks and feels sleeker than many other laptops in its segment. The XPS 13 has an aluminum outer shell that looks and feels sleeker than many other laptops in its segment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/oil-prices-rise-more-2-israel-steps-incursion-lebanon The Business Times en 2026-06-01T08:09:45+08:00 Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel steps up incursion into Lebanon https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0a6f1c63a0ce0c36b45a745d5d914df9318c9d91642a231645a6f43477d14435 US crude futures rise US$2.17 or 2.5% to US$89.53 a barrel. US crude futures rise US$2.17 or 2.5% to US$89.53 a barrel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/buoyed-ps7-billion-global-inflows-mg-investments-pushes-further-asia-pacific The Business Times en 2026-06-01T07:00:00+08:00 Buoyed by £7 billion in global inflows, M&G Investments pushes further into Asia-Pacific https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/455da0d4a2092e856325b2603b322910dd544400a16dce45bbe1d3bea6766194 Joseph Pinto, chief executive officer of M&G Investments sees opportunity in Asia Pacific after strong global inflows in 2025. Joseph Pinto says the company has more resources in Apac markets such as Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. "We are going to also add a sales individual in Australia." https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-cannot-afford-keep-losing-clients-dubai-and-hong-kong-industry-says-faster-onboarding The Business Times en 2026-06-01T07:00:00+08:00 ‘Singapore cannot afford to keep losing clients to Dubai and Hong Kong’: Industry says faster onboarding vital for wealth hub edge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/317e622acb62bd58cf69b96ce045fabf8bc4454c0cc69a8ed2e9c1ee36046a5f Source of wealth establishment processes are typically the most time-intensive elements in onboarding ultra-high-net-worth clients. Source of wealth establishment processes are typically the most time-intensive elements in onboarding ultra-high-net-worth clients. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/why-ai-tortoise-not-hare The Business Times en 2026-06-01T07:00:00+08:00 Why AI is a tortoise, not a hare https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4258e3d6d04a4dd3eb94f9a03c80fa76d1e3fb1540e862f9717362c203d70ced FILE PHOTO: A message reading "AI artificial intelligence," a keyboard and robot hands are seen in this illustration created on January 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Current fears and hopes about artificial intelligence are excessive exaggerations, says the writer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/mapletree-eyes-mid-2026-first-close-us1-8-billion-emerging-asia-logistics-development-fund The Business Times en 2026-06-01T07:00:00+08:00 Mapletree eyes mid-2026 first close for US$1.8 billion emerging Asia logistics development fund https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdb15c9eb42df75e292ae3424078983a41f68f7924d8ad92032fbfce89993204 Ng Kiat, Mapletree’s regional chief executive officer for logistics development in Asia Pacific, says institutional investor interest in emerging Asia remains strong. Ng Kiat, Mapletree’s regional chief executive officer for logistics development in Asia-Pacific, says institutional investor interest in emerging Asia remains strong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wti-expected-face-further-downside-pressure The Business Times en 2026-06-01T07:00:00+08:00 WTI expected to face further downside pressure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/970d1a2e25a0e1c254d52cb6b3e48cf70096216b9f61c930f33ae45090ca963c From a technical perspective, WTI oil prices have exhibited signs of weakness lately, with lower highs continuing to form since the Mar 9 high near US$120 per barrel. From a technical perspective, WTI oil prices have exhibited signs of weakness lately, with lower highs continuing to form since the Mar 9 high near US$120 per barrel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uncovering-the-singapore-bourse/s6-5-billion-mandate-how-fund-managers-are-shaking-singapore-equities The Business Times en 2026-06-01T07:00:00+08:00 The S$6.5 billion mandate: How fund managers are shaking up Singapore equities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/835e5bfcf67dab606b44255527df5f88ada60c5add96626a537934472ee5697f The broader Singapore market has enjoyed a much-needed uplift, riding a wave of renewed optimism and foreign inflows. The broader Singapore market has enjoyed a much-needed uplift, riding a wave of renewed optimism and foreign inflows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/liquidity-anxiety-antidote The Business Times en 2026-06-01T05:00:00+08:00 Liquidity: the anxiety antidote https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b032ad0ecf09b462fa65de18803b6e573bcc7c0077ca98faa4479f7332581c4d Is your emergency fund ready for relentless inflation? A basic budget isn't enough. Is your emergency fund ready for relentless inflation? A basic budget isn't enough. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights71 The Business Times en 2026-06-01T00:15:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02ae5fc224e5fd21a2ab72577cef85f679588a3c85557545008e619c4f787c35 A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market. A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/indonesia-advances-export-control-plan-despite-uncertainty The Business Times en 2026-05-31T20:04:57+08:00 Indonesia advances export control plan despite uncertainty https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f85563c117456c96e49c1bc214f75d6cc16ccc5d2f84ab4c6831462105fcd454 Coal, palm oil and ferro alloy producers are expected to start submitting export-related documents to the newly formed state-owned firm PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia beginning on Jun 1, says Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto Coal, palm oil and ferroalloy producers are expected to start submitting export-related documents to the newly formed state-owned company Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia beginning on Jun 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/when-war-breaks-out-over-family-business-they-get-call The Business Times en 2026-05-31T19:11:57+08:00 When war breaks out over the family business, they get the call https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fd91000e681650427cbf638b165555287f01931d0b32c7689e8a668adeac27ff What Baumoel identified 25 years ago as a niche business idea has been supercharged by the so-called great wealth transfer. What Baumoel identified 25 years ago as a niche business idea has been supercharged by the so-called great wealth transfer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eu-weighs-temporary-freeze-russia-oil-price-cap-over-iran The Business Times en 2026-05-31T19:05:49+08:00 EU weighs temporary freeze on Russia oil price cap over Iran https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/74902d2a89f0c51966d2f9af61b52945b70ce951cd52808bd55930d57f5c8cd3 Oil prices have soared as a result of the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have soared as a result of the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/private-equity-giant-carlyle-can-grow-bigger-needs-be-its-toes-co-founder-david-rubenstein The Business Times en 2026-05-31T18:58:37+08:00 Private equity giant Carlyle can grow bigger but needs to be on its toes: co-founder David Rubenstein https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5f1a20d3506c90d03c40b209518109e177e7719f22d3e6ca4fcfa7874eb52466 David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman, The Carlyle Group David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, warns against “just trying to do deals for the purpose of doing deals, as opposed to getting high rates of return”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/new-dynamism-singapore-needs-market-index-without-reits-support-passive-flows The Business Times en 2026-05-31T18:03:04+08:00 New dynamism: Singapore needs a market index without Reits to support passive flows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4a8b483f143c0637b312f8d315b3eae40f90efa7a0d7fba29c58b541fc5c5979 If a new all-stock index i s created, it should be explicitly positioned to include companies that list on the Global Listing Board If a new market index is created, it should be explicitly positioned to include companies that list on the Global Listing Board. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/what-price-hormuz The Business Times en 2026-05-31T18:00:00+08:00 What price Hormuz? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ac66378bec872ce584fa3516c42b4ec6670ca21e6c98fd4fb8478bb05717719 The future of the Strait of Hormuz is likely going to be a complex and fragmented regional balance in which the waterway remains open conditionally. The future of the Strait of Hormuz is likely going to be a complex and fragmented regional balance in which the waterway remains open conditionally. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapore-showing-why-cooling-next-investment-asset The Business Times en 2026-05-31T18:00:00+08:00 Singapore is showing why cooling is the next investment asset https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a1e35ac2117b0a28091df222edc4e2db8a88202913fbaea4bb0b4290a9cce58 When Singapore tightens its building codes or introduces new heat-mitigation standards for migrant workers, it also fosters the development of high-value IP. When Singapore tightens its building codes or introduces new heat-mitigation standards for migrant workers, it also fosters the development of high-value IP. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-hits-vietnam-third-probe-trade-pressure-grows The Business Times en 2026-05-31T17:59:34+08:00 US hits Vietnam with third probe as trade pressure grows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4ec8ba09b1d547f08b1d6d7ed5337fe60d10e3e51dd36a4ca3dfcbb2b76e378b A furniture factory in Binh Duong Province; Vietnam was initially hit with a steep 46% tariff last April, later reduced to 20%. A furniture factory in Binh Duong Province; Vietnam was initially hit with a steep 46% tariff last April, later reduced to 20%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-capitaland-sheds-10-china-staff-amid-downturn The Business Times en 2026-05-31T17:45:11+08:00 Singapore’s CapitaLand sheds 10% of China staff amid downturn https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cac96f46281f1428cf9d8676b6481acf33262603356ffa94e1ea1b5230e3713c CapitaLand is grappling with a years-long property downturn in China that continues to afflict its sizable portfolio there. CapitaLand is grappling with a years-long property downturn in China that continues to afflict its sizable portfolio there. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/first-windows-pc-powered-nvidia-chips-debut-next-week-axios-reports The Business Times en 2026-05-31T17:31:32+08:00 First Windows PC powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week, Axios reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4fae078ed698ec137048424d00f4a803ca3a9c9da2a4b4d4d7f327b67f84b1a5 Nvidia-powered computers are expected both from Microsoft’s Surface brand as well as other computer makers including Dell. Nvidia-powered computers are expected both from Microsoft’s Surface brand as well as other computer makers including Dell. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/commentary-us-says-ships-and-submarines-trump-summits-south-east-asia-politely-says-no The Business Times en 2026-05-31T17:03:19+08:00 Commentary: The US says ships and submarines trump summits. South-east Asia politely says ‘no’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/367d322592d3d72b7a46268ca0200f6b9384bebc1a9da3e3506aba1b94e562c5 Delegates attending the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30. Delegates attending the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mizuho-plans-more-singapore-hiring-power-next-phase-asia-growth The Business Times en 2026-05-31T17:00:00+08:00 Mizuho plans more Singapore hiring to power next phase of Asia growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bfeb643fc9ec463c0007fca6c01487fe01c57523cb2f0313c6ac9d2d7c4fd689 Mizuho's Asia-Pacific chief executive Koichi Zaiki (left) and the bank's head of Asia-Pacific banking Joris Dierckx. Mizuho's Asia-Pacific chief executive Koichi Zaiki (left) and Asia-Pacific banking head Joris Dierckx. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/softbank-plans-75-billion-euro-investment-french-ai-centres The Business Times en 2026-05-31T16:55:46+08:00 SoftBank plans up to 75 billion euro investment in French AI centres https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/94d4ceaf6ec01161deb53fb326cc46d8fc34702bb6cfa0c0cb22938020d60abf The move highlights SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son’s growing ambitions to secure data centre bases in major locations across the globe. The move highlights SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son’s growing ambitions to secure data centre bases in major locations across the globe. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/soccer-faith-luis-enrique-leads-psg-back-back-champions-league-titles The Business Times en 2026-05-31T16:47:44+08:00 Faith in Luis Enrique leads PSG to back-to-back Champions League titles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02c209a736115974e91da41d544374b1eba5ba0c6533223d68eca806e8303ed8 PSG coach Luis Enrique with the Champions League trophy on Saturday. His players speak about him less as a coach than as an architect and people leader. PSG coach Luis Enrique with the Champions League trophy on Saturday. His players speak about him less as a coach than as an architect and people leader. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/georgia-uncorks-value-stalins-40000-bottle-wine-collection The Business Times en 2026-05-31T16:27:44+08:00 Georgia uncorks the value of Stalin’s 40,000-bottle wine collection https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cacf05d98a495113b20bc0dae15853d8f191a4f71ccdfb2d498d777cbb038cc7 A wine cellar housing a collection of rarities from the 19th and 20th centuries, once owned by Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, in Tbilisi. A wine cellar housing a collection of rarities from the 19th and 20th centuries, once owned by Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, in Tbilisi. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/domestic-capital-reshapes-china-real-estate-deals-asset-managers-redirect-china-china-play The Business Times en 2026-05-31T16:00:00+08:00 Domestic capital reshapes China real estate deals as asset managers redirect to ‘China-for-China’ play https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5bdc54df17c4ea3dc0420bfd6b70f1f996ad89b1cfb460992e3d3a2180cfc228 Regulatory changes supporting initiatives such as private Reits have improved liquidity for quality assets, with both local and foreign investors starting to use such structures as pathways to generating liquidity. Regulatory changes supporting initiatives such as private Reits have improved liquidity for quality assets, with both local and foreign investors starting to use such structures as pathways to generating liquidity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/chan-chun-sing-calls-more-partnerships-minded-countries-nature-conflicts-evolves The Business Times en 2026-05-31T14:46:51+08:00 Chan Chun Sing calls for more partnerships with like-minded countries as nature of conflicts evolves https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d65e2af255666e83e5729c0ca4f309fb9b8f1c971ee3b93e1e93654a1699de45 Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing speaks at the plenary session on Evolving Security Partnerships in a Fragmenting World at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31. Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing speaks at the plenary session on Evolving Security Partnerships in a Fragmenting World at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-factory-activity-stalls-may-demand-weakens The Business Times en 2026-05-31T14:08:42+08:00 China factory activity stalls in May as demand weakens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5321f1f130e62cf2ee5e1e769751ea3151861f8e54926f58edbd84974e38748b May's PMI was the lowest reading in three months and followed data earlier showing China’s growth momentum cooled in April despite a rebound in exports. May's PMI was the lowest reading in three months and followed data earlier showing China’s growth momentum cooled in April despite a rebound in exports. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/pig-butchering-schemes-honey-traps-telecom-fraud-networks-target-indonesia-regional-crackdowns-bite The Business Times en 2026-05-31T14:00:00+08:00 Pig-butchering schemes, honey traps: Telecom-fraud networks target Indonesia as regional crackdowns bite https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a8be57561e6e316ff2d21a855c156ec31aeb89a964fab7b95e94d2721eb82423 Foreign nationals suspected of running an online gambling operation for two months at an office building were arrested in Jakarta on May 10. Foreign nationals suspected of running an online gambling operation for two months at an office building were arrested in Jakarta on May 10. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/malaysia-rebukes-norway-over-cancelled-missile-deal-calls-out-global-hypocrisy-war-crimes The Business Times en 2026-05-31T13:35:24+08:00 Malaysia rebukes Norway over cancelled missile deal; calls out global ‘hypocrisy’ on war crimes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02ae4fe9dc2f2813f48c03165a741555d7f343cf99d846cd1763c8f056f19236 Malaysian Defence Minister Khaled Nordin speaking at a plenary session on managing regional tensions amid global competition at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31. Malaysian Defence Minister Khaled Nordin speaking at a plenary session on managing regional tensions amid global competition at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/agt-raises-nam-cheong-stake-silchester-increases-holdings-comfortdelgro The Business Times en 2026-05-31T12:30:00+08:00 AGT raises Nam Cheong stake; Silchester increases holdings of ComfortDelGro https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ad7eb761dd91c4e75193220a065e87e5b8fe02c46771aceb0c260aceada92d9 Over the five trading sessions to May 28, 22 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$88.9 million. Over the five trading sessions, 22 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$88.9 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/leaders-five-power-defence-arrangements-affirm-55-year-old-defence-pacts-strategic-relevance The Business Times en 2026-05-31T12:14:35+08:00 Leaders from Five Power Defence Arrangements affirm 55-year-old defence pact’s strategic relevance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8f88c90c2a86f1e767fc9a80eac1b6902d92cb1bf02afcb0b91c087bf17b7990 Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (centre) hosted top defence leaders from the Five Power Defence Arrangements to breakfast on May 31. Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (centre) hosted top defence leaders from the Five Power Defence Arrangements to breakfast on May 31. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/asias-courts-are-drowning-paperwork-can-ai-save-them The Business Times en 2026-05-31T11:04:45+08:00 Asia’s courts are drowning in paperwork. Can AI save them? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a8c8c25891d2687d599be36c1964cf216aa52cf8468103335493d5959774676 The generative AI legal market will expand by US$2.1 billion between 2024 and 2029, says research firm Technavio. The generative AI legal market will expand by US$2.1 billion between 2024 and 2029, says research firm Technavio. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/strait-hormuz-ship-transits-are-rising-thanks-us-help The Business Times en 2026-05-31T10:11:31+08:00 Strait of Hormuz ship transits are rising thanks to US help https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c291c4220c00685dba5e59c39d306ed5abf1d8bcc17207b73779c412861daea9 The increase in transits through Hormuz could signal that more shipping companies are willing to make the journey. The increase in transits through Hormuz could signal that more shipping companies are willing to make the journey. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-sends-tougher-terms-iran-framework-end-war-us-officials-say The Business Times en 2026-05-31T09:41:40+08:00 Trump sends tougher terms to Iran for framework to end war, US officials say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8308adf95095aeacb2fb70288c4f78d765bef6780fb7dccf53350877db45f03a Trump’s changes were potentially intended to speed up the process by putting pressure on Iran to accept the framework. Trump’s changes were potentially intended to speed up the process by putting pressure on Iran to accept the framework. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/what-china-hears-hegseths-shangri-la-dialogue-speech The Business Times en 2026-05-31T09:11:28+08:00 What China hears in Hegseth’s Shangri-La Dialogue speech https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dd1c1cd8353aef05a4f29cf19c69383014140419ef2148bf616bdafee7c54a72 Major General Meng Xiangqing (front, left), the head of the Chinese official delegation, leaving a special session at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30. Major General Meng Xiangqing (front, left), the head of the Chinese official delegation, leaving a special session at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/pm-wong-meets-deputy-prime-ministers-qatar-and-australia-discuss-deepening-defence-ties The Business Times en 2026-05-31T08:44:58+08:00 PM Wong meets deputy prime ministers of Qatar and Australia to discuss deepening defence ties https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e41f2cd0581143af6da3432460bd4ce133437f08c1048479ba395351d226311e PM Lawrence Wong meeting Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on May 30. PM Lawrence Wong meeting Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on May 30. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/countries-need-build-trust-defence-spending-rises-says-chan-chun-sing The Business Times en 2026-05-31T08:25:54+08:00 Countries need to build trust as defence spending rises, says Chan Chun Sing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ef52396f0ad21884ccd0053881d67f8422c85fa4deb8e2fd66bb4604251a068 Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (fourth from right) with visiting ministers and their representatives, including his counterparts (from left) Lithuania’s Robertas Kaunas, Italy’s Guido Crosetto, Thailand’s Adul Boonthumjaroen, the US’ Pete Hegseth, the Netherlands’ Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius, Japan’s Shinjiro Koizumi and the Philippines’ Gilberto Teodoro Jr, at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30. Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (fourth from right) with visiting ministers and their representatives, including his counterparts (from left) Lithuania’s Robertas Kaunas, Italy’s Guido Crosetto, Thailand’s Adul Boonthumjaroen, the US’ Pete Hegseth, the Netherlands’ Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius, Japan’s Shinjiro Koizumi and the Philippines’ Gilberto Teodoro Jr, at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-private-fund-assets-hit-record-quant-managers-surge The Business Times en 2026-05-30T16:30:37+08:00 China’s private fund assets hit record as quant managers surge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e544f206ae12715ed5677ff36a39d0abe585b5c53d84eee303204abe26bf161e Pixgeneric / Generic photograph of Maybank Tower, Bank of China Building, UOB Plaza, One Raffles Place on Oct 22, 2024. Can be used for stories on PMET, money, population, property, land, commercial, office, invest, budget, income, bank, finance, financial, CBD, URA, population, economy, and development. China's private securities-investment fund market - the country’s closest equivalent to hedge funds - shows signs of improving fundraising momentum. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/asean-defence-ministers-reaffirm-commitment-free-flow-trade-through-international-corridors The Business Times en 2026-05-30T15:45:05+08:00 Asean defence ministers reaffirm commitment to free flow of trade through international corridors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2d196b6ebd5f74769caaa5b465534cd979dd6299d6ac809dd2a2a8bf47e952df Eight Asean defence ministers gathered at a breakfast on May 30 hosted by Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing. Eight Asean defence ministers gathered at a breakfast on May 30 hosted by Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/minimax-plans-china-ipo-it-eyes-local-rivals-deepseek The Business Times en 2026-05-30T15:14:05+08:00 MiniMax plans China IPO as it eyes local rivals like DeepSeek https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f551c291634b9ac2ffa208649c2a9234fcb02f3a94c3ee46ca5b1884d23f53c0 The Shanghai-based firm listed in Hong Kong in January, joining a wave of Chinese AI firms flocking to public markets to fund expansion. The Shanghai-based firm listed in Hong Kong in January, joining a wave of Chinese AI firms flocking to public markets to fund expansion.