https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trade-iran-war-ai-key-issues-agenda-trump-and-xi-their-sep-24-washington-summit The Business Times en 2026-09-18T08:25:10+08:00 Trade, Iran war, AI: Key issues on the agenda for Trump and Xi at their Sep 24 Washington summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/593f89f4ebd1f5da7d76f7f415f52da7f2a89a46ee752031052e18d51c522e8b US President Donald Trump (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping at their summit in Beijing, China, on May 15. US President Donald Trump (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping at their summit in Beijing, China, on May 15. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-labour-market-solid-footing-rising-mortgages-pressuring-housing-sector The Business Times en 2026-09-18T08:12:42+08:00 US labour market on solid footing; rising mortgages pressuring housing sector https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7df07f0fe9aef4abecb8a1b6a6a504484fa2e039ecb5f6880dd6fb7ffb9c7646 The US unemployment rate stood at 4.1 per cent in August. The US unemployment rate stood at 4.1 per cent in August. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/petrodollar-ai-dollar-can-greenback-continue-rule?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T08:00:00+08:00 From petrodollar to AI dollar: Can the greenback continue to rule? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6595d80e0aeac25d7d79f089120404204c8cb862f973a1c6b796c7af77e29149 The greenback could retain its pre-eminence by becoming the main currency in which AI is purchased, financed and traded.  The greenback could retain its pre-eminence by becoming the main currency in which AI is purchased, financed and traded.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/canada-eu-should-ally-protect-democracies-carney-says-after-associate-member-proposal-angers-trump The Business Times en 2026-09-18T07:43:23+08:00 Canada, EU should ally to protect democracies, Carney says, after ‘associate member’ proposal angers Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/306c8b56bc6002cf27e40ef398bb169d241718b75c451151e73a1cef04bac896 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (left) and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola at a joint press conference in Strasbourg, France, on Sep 17. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (left) and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola at a joint press conference in Strasbourg, France, on Sep 17. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-government-website-used-ai-search-tool-china-fbi-said-copied-anthropic The Business Times en 2026-09-18T07:26:50+08:00 US government website used AI search tool from China that FBI said copied Anthropic https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f568d1e6af8a81258673a81cc41d4c6d23e998958ef4d0909e6389d7025a578 The FBI accused Alibaba of copying Anthropic’s models to build its own artificial intelligence tools. The FBI accused Alibaba of copying Anthropic’s models to build its own artificial intelligence tools. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-says-claude-now-leads-quarter-work-building-its-next-ai-models The Business Times en 2026-09-18T07:00:22+08:00 Anthropic says Claude now leads a quarter of work building its next AI models https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f7cc40d34357978d21c2889fba959bd73e6c23d259cf5cdb2126f29a3d192e3 AI collaborated with humans on more than 90 per cent of the research work. AI collaborated with humans on more than 90 per cent of the research work. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapore-needs-safe-stable-and-green-source-energy-can-nuclear-provide-it The Business Times en 2026-09-18T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore needs a safe, stable and green source of energy. Can nuclear provide it? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b08b66ea790fcad7031a4833a5d0fe237fb1074dd67efa561a1b8bbcb5b74d25 image of senoko power plant Nuclear energy offers several potentially attractive advantages, including relatively stable fuel costs and the potential for greater electricity price stability. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/haidilao-oriental-kopi-how-some-asias-favourite-fb-players-are-faring-2026?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T07:00:00+08:00 From Haidilao to Oriental Kopi: How some of Asia’s favourite F&B players are faring in 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ac9cb709ff08969b882c9feb429e55517d35dcd3b1f64537394afed2d21dd278 BT takes a look at big names in the segment – both home-grown Singapore champions and massive regional operators. BT takes a look at big names in the segment – both home-grown Singapore champions and massive regional operators. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/starhub-5g-upgrade-may-defend-market-share-unlikely-reverse-underlying-earnings-slump?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T07:00:00+08:00 StarHub 5G upgrade may defend market share, but unlikely to reverse underlying earnings slump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b3a710b40c2d7c5b4d4c8c5104f92e0c6360a150867e0c4ff7c3cad7596ab4f With the upgrade, StarHub becomes only the second telco in Singapore to offer mass market plans using the 700 MHz low-frequency spectrum. With the upgrade, StarHub becomes only the second telco in Singapore to offer mass market plans using the 700 MHz low-frequency spectrum. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-aircraft-servicing-sector-taking-can-it-move-value-chain?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T07:00:00+08:00 Malaysia’s aircraft servicing sector is taking off, but can it move up the value chain? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e4949af451795b2695f8ccb8be0364d0a46bb5ba6c78ab0d1f43787c575b727e The MRO facility of Asia Digital Engineering in Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The company expects to reach 20 maintenance lines by end-2027. The MRO facility of Asia Digital Engineering in Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The company expects to reach 20 maintenance lines by end-2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-japan-set-raise-interest-rates-31-year-high The Business Times en 2026-09-18T06:35:11+08:00 Bank of Japan set to raise interest rates to 31-year high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/03d8e9df259eec68fb70daa069eec1a48102b2015a5aa8d2f49f748583659fe9 BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda’s post-meeting briefing will be closely watched by markets looking for clues on the timing and pace of further rate increases. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda’s post-meeting briefing will be closely watched by markets looking for clues on the timing and pace of further rate increases. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-presses-iran-rein-houthis-after-saudi-appeal-over-red-sea-threat-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-18T06:20:55+08:00 China presses Iran to rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal over Red Sea threat: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c961afecacfe1dbed9c50a63f65d9375fb881266eb51bcb02a762fd8e6fd29b Any threat by the Houthis to shipping in the Red Sea and through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait (above) risks sharply worsening the global energy crisis. Any threat by the Houthis to shipping in the Red Sea and through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait (above) risks sharply worsening the global energy crisis. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-falls-1-investors-watch-middle-east-supply-disruptions The Business Times en 2026-09-18T06:12:17+08:00 Oil falls 1% as investors watch Middle East supply disruptions  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/49aefe827509e52ae06aaa50b810df179e00e127be69c8deb493560c4ed7c9a2 Brent crude futures closed US$1.01, or 0.95 per cent, lower at US$104.82 a barrel on Thursday. Brent crude futures closed US$1.01, or 0.95 per cent, lower at US$104.82 a barrel on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-rise-after-fed-hike-oil-slips-yields-stabilise The Business Times en 2026-09-18T05:55:29+08:00 European stocks rise after Fed hike as oil slips, yields stabilise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 gained 0.9 per cent to close at 642.6 points on Thursday. The Stoxx 600 gained 0.9 per cent to close at 642.6 points on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-tech-leads-wall-street-higher-close-oil-eases-treasury-yields-dip The Business Times en 2026-09-18T05:43:07+08:00 US stocks: Tech leads Wall Street to higher close as oil eases, Treasury yields dip https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c21e57021925af87425407242d3871dcb06b18e7f217c7e9ea891be0e3afdafb The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 317.95 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 51,779.85 on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 317.95 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 51,779.85 on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/chinas-xpeng-plans-offer-tech-solutions-foreign-automakers-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-17T23:24:12+08:00 China’s XPeng plans to offer tech solutions to foreign automakers: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cf2088dd467742ccef4502829d578abf172e7b4cc084ca50ae14c379e314a966 XPeng plans to broaden its technology licensing and customisation business to cover robotaxis, robotics and other physical AI applications, says a source. XPeng plans to broaden its technology licensing and customisation business to cover robotaxis, robotics and other physical AI applications, says a source. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-street-climbs-easing-oil-prices-offer-reprieve-after-fed-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-09-17T22:52:23+08:00 Wall Street climbs as easing oil prices offer reprieve after Fed rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d5a4d8a09df179ce557fa295e3a3a0cfb340f8368aa10c0694e34f37d8cc8bed The US Federal Reserve’s policy decision has addressed a chronic source of anxiety, allowing investors to return to favourites.  The US Federal Reserve’s policy decision has addressed a chronic source of anxiety, allowing investors to return to favourites.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-parliament-discusses-changes-fiscal-deficit-limit The Business Times en 2026-09-17T22:01:50+08:00 Indonesia parliament discusses changes to fiscal deficit limit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/445a5bc6b2363d5d9c6bb1e8d376e3da48333928ca3cf52a0161a57f4f57f9a8 The business district in Jakarta. Current rules cap the government’s annual budget deficit at 3% of GDP and its public debt at 60%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/greenback-eases-peak-oil-prices-extend-decline-boj-focus The Business Times en 2026-09-17T21:09:42+08:00 Greenback eases from peak as oil prices extend decline; BOJ in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/397ec21c1c0cd690618d50aca2bea841a021271770977a484c43834a6f2970a6 An oil tank at a refinery in Saudi Arabia. Oil prices eased on Thursday, extending losses on reports of Saudi offering extra crude cargoes through Oman. An oil tank at a refinery in Saudi Arabia. Oil prices eased on Thursday, extending losses on reports of Saudi offering extra crude cargoes through Oman. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/standard-italian-fare-osteria-mozza?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T20:45:59+08:00 Standard Italian fare at Osteria Mozza https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/29b9222448e3a702c0cb490c869bf871e64984795608b6babaf9b6a67e69a753 Osteria Mozza’s new location in Ion Orchard has brasserie-style interiors. Osteria Mozza’s new location in Ion Orchard has brasserie-style interiors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/tea-sipping-britain-warms-growing-it-too The Business Times en 2026-09-17T20:41:52+08:00 Tea-sipping Britain warms up to growing it, too https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5b6a220812f07e48068c7900234b507e68a571ede271609e0c2c2ec06589ab2c Workers farm tea on Mark Wyatt’s land in Sussex, England. As British farmers confront intense heat waves tied to climate change, some are cultivating new crops rarely grown in their country. Despite its popularity, few in Britain have attempted to grow tea, let alone in the open air. A rapidly warming climate, however, may be changing that. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/north-south-corridor-opening-delayed-two-years-amid-construction-challenges?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T20:38:13+08:00 North-South Corridor opening delayed two years amid construction challenges https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f77da30ecfd395025e9697ef29d863af133d818cec2ec95553b9a1011de6f7b5 The North-South Corridor construction site at Thomson Road. Works in the Thomson area were affected by harder-than-expected rock formations underground. The North-South Corridor construction site at Thomson Road. Works in the Thomson area were affected by harder-than-expected rock formations underground. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/pinnacleduxton-haze-mask-20-years-singapores-best-designs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T20:00:00+08:00 From Pinnacle@Duxton to haze mask: 20 years of Singapore’s best designs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/515725773b6baae2903a2353e34149f28f8e3f1bec5e11f51f2e534003bd123f The Pinnacle@Duxton (left) and AIR+ Smart Mask are among hundreds of award-winning designs featured in the President’s Design Award’s exhibition to mark its 20th anniversary. The Pinnacle@Duxton (left) and AIR+ Smart Mask are among hundreds of award-winning designs featured in the exhibition. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/big-questions-remain-if-feds-rate-increase-one-or-start-longer-hiking-cycle?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T18:40:00+08:00 Big questions remain if the Fed’s rate increase is a one-off or the start of a longer hiking cycle https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c448adaf47475bf43a6aa0532336d3af779afce31f94fb930bb8bb999ae9ee96 Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his board have acted on his pledge to fight inflation, raising rates by a quarter percentage point to a range of between 3.75 and 4%. Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his board have acted on his pledge to fight inflation, raising rates by a quarter percentage point to a range of between 3.75 and 4%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ocbc-extends-bank-ningbo-partnership-new-10-year-agreement?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T18:34:04+08:00 OCBC extends Bank of Ningbo partnership with new 10-year agreement https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/10ede02506626c7636d9ff9537442389d9896fa016c15d9aa910d9b2b0fe0ac1 The new agreement signed on Thursday builds on the first 10-year one that OCBC signed with the Chinese bank in 2017. The new agreement signed on Thursday builds on the first 10-year one that OCBC signed with the Chinese bank in 2017. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-172?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T18:32:36+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 17) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54e991d301dbd5db5bcb42ea92a115fbe190e198de518e663c5932a68540f5d7 Higher Singapore dollar rates should support the net interest margins of DBS, OCBC and UOB. Higher Singapore dollar rates should support the net interest margins of DBS, OCBC and UOB. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/luxury-properties-seized-s3-billion-money-laundering-case-fail-sell-auction?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T18:27:03+08:00 Luxury properties seized in S$3 billion money laundering case fail to sell at auction https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dd0058275afc0bea47c921926a5964415a86ebbbf0bb7f6a144e720c66dafc0e The fully furnished 1,292 sq ft apartment at #21-07 Gramercy Park had an opening price of S$3.82 million.  The fully furnished 1,292 sq ft apartment at #21-07 Gramercy Park had an opening price of S$3.82 million.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-shares-climb-banks-advance-sti-0-5?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T18:22:46+08:00 Singapore shares climb as banks advance; STI up 0.5% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b126a47caf48a4e294c3e05f86754a4fb98b03a7e5085e8d4bd1d258d9f0487 Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 276 to 232, as 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands. Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 276 to 232, as 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/omnicom-said-have-leased-nearly-50000-sq-ft-office-space-51-merchant-road?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T18:21:27+08:00 Omnicom said to have leased nearly 50,000 sq ft of office space on 51 Merchant Road https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e57ee45b8e1cbef18281dd46e44680e45b9ee90294a4d06555cdc221a8f519f7 A rendering of 51 Merchant Road. The asset is undergoing refurbishment, which is expected to be completed by Q1 next year. A rendering of 51 Merchant Road. The asset is undergoing refurbishment, which is expected to be completed by Q1 next year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/only-22-singapore-listed-companies-make-physical-climate-risk-disclosures-detail-report?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T18:16:05+08:00 Only 22% of Singapore-listed companies make physical climate risk disclosures in detail: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8aca3d510d1014a441c3c8fb7673069c567ad868f8e4cbcc9f39eaf82e34f131 Straits Times Index constituents have been mandated to report Scope 3 greenhouse-gas emissions for financial years beginning on or after Jan 1 this year. Straits Times Index constituents have been mandated to report Scope 3 greenhouse-gas emissions for financial years beginning on or after Jan 1 this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/australia-cracks-down-student-and-backpacker-visas-curb-migration The Business Times en 2026-09-17T18:09:03+08:00 Australia cracks down on student and backpacker visas to curb migration https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/993e3d8a3eaff615a6e49a909ee98d78367fed8c453442c003830cd657eac6e0 Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has dismissed suggestions the changes were politically motivated by the One Nation party. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has dismissed suggestions the changes were politically motivated by the One Nation party. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/uob-commits-s500000-equip-1000-children-lower-income-backgrounds-ai-skills?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T18:03:23+08:00 UOB commits S$500,000 to equip 1,000 children from lower-income backgrounds with AI skills https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/787ff9548b5360438f07d1559f8491c9802f4c1b0e13a2a3fef706c94213c3e7 children at a booth learning digital skills More than 5,000 children have benefited from My Digital Bootcamp since 2019. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/why-rishi-naleendra-and-loh-lik-peng-are-betting-sri-lanka?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T18:00:00+08:00 Why Rishi Naleendra and Loh Lik Peng are betting on Sri Lanka https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27284c19e989d1d063f35e02b472b60f95ec7d32dd9c16e1beaef0ca04d7cb2b Rishi Naleendra (left) and Loh Lik Peng at the site of Walakulu. Rishi Naleendra (left) and Loh Lik Peng at the site of Walakulu. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/boat-quay-rule-easing-draws-raft-hotel-conversion-plans-conservation-shophouses?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T17:49:19+08:00 Boat Quay rule easing draws raft of hotel conversion plans for conservation shophouses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b65f622bc93f6909a7ca634c25d3d026174e21d6ce0fe83866841abe12f09a8 Shophouse rents in the Boat Quay area are among the highest islandwide. Shophouse rents in the Boat Quay area are among the highest islandwide. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/volt-auto-distribute-baic-and-arcfox-china-car-brands-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T17:29:11+08:00 Volt Auto to distribute BAIC and Arcfox China car brands in Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6c6615749aafc6f491a47adbf127c29ae3deeb6b7e4c2e18b5e61eb8c4a6a7f6 The Arcfox αT7 electric vehicle debuted in China in August and gained 10,000 orders in its pre-sale launch. The Arcfox αT7 electric vehicle debuted in China in August and gained 10,000 orders in its pre-sale launch. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/boj-faces-higher-bar-support-yen-after-feds-hawkish-hike The Business Times en 2026-09-17T17:27:11+08:00 BOJ faces higher bar to support yen after Fed’s hawkish hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30febff149c4bdc69ad7234ca15d38a2cb7f5b7a97f0c708599868cbc8899ad3 The yen weakened as much as 1% overnight to 156.42 per dollar in the wake of the Fed move. The yen weakened as much as 1% overnight to 156.42 per dollar in the wake of the Fed move. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/fed-hike-throws-singapore-banks-margin-lifeline-uob-likely-benefit-more?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T17:15:13+08:00 Fed hike throws Singapore banks a margin lifeline; UOB likely to benefit more https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54e991d301dbd5db5bcb42ea92a115fbe190e198de518e663c5932a68540f5d7 Higher Singapore dollar rates should support the net interest margins of DBS, OCBC and UOB. Higher Singapore dollar rates should support the net interest margins of DBS, OCBC and UOB. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anti-ai-sentiment-cannot-be-ignored-jasmin-lau?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T16:50:13+08:00 Anti-AI sentiment cannot be ignored: Jasmin Lau https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/878afb24cfbf55d4aa87adeac18b4277a9fa5526ba2c8b123765eb547afaa5b5 Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau urges employers to give new young graduates that “first step in their career ladder”. Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau urges employers to give new young graduates that “first step in their career ladder”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/real-estate-veteran-desmond-sim-quits-ceo-roles-realion-etc?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T16:39:58+08:00 Real-estate veteran Desmond Sim quits CEO roles at Realion, ETC https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c43f7211ee2f9eba11b40ff4cfdd2a849cbf1428bd2ae08f9aee8d745f991ac Desmond Sim’s resignation comes almost 18 months after the merger of ETC and OrangeTee to form Realion. Desmond Sim’s resignation comes almost 18 months after the merger of ETC and OrangeTee to form Realion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/thrive/career-guide/when-your-parent-becomes-your-business-partner?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T16:20:46+08:00 When your parent becomes your business partner https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a8e81644acc311560d729f5da4ad777e086c26faad6dee7132e50d1a9389359 BT THRIVE BT THRIVE https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnams-ftse-upgrade-looms-foreign-investors-need-more-convincing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T16:04:52+08:00 Vietnam’s FTSE upgrade looms, but foreign investors need more convincing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/44ae1832969a801ca52b9af08037b66e69c72d702387c34930fc07e74802b606 Overseas investors have sold over US$3.6 billion of Vietnamese stocks so far this year, following an outflow of about US$5 billion in 2025. Overseas investors have sold over US$3.6 billion of Vietnamese stocks so far this year, following an outflow of about US$5 billion in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/indonesia-steps-e20-bioethanol-push-bid-cut-oil-imports The Business Times en 2026-09-17T16:01:10+08:00 Indonesia steps up E20 bioethanol push in bid to cut oil imports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4be690a0f120a6806d72aa820dc2e5e24f2889ce5f8ef9aef5574233c2a71d98 A driver refuels a vehicle with biodiesel containing 50% diesel fuel made of palm oil at a petrol station in West Java. The move extends Indonesia’s biofuels drive after it raised the mandatory palm-based biodiesel blend to 50% in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/hsbc-cuts-back-us38000-kid-school-perk-some-hong-kong-bankers The Business Times en 2026-09-17T15:27:06+08:00 HSBC cuts back US$38,000-per-kid school perk for some Hong Kong bankers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c462f493ca02d16a5bcbcbaa78bb640795b058e46acfa2bd034b39dadd933ce Hong Kong is HSBC’s only major hub where mid-level staff and above get a subsidy covering 95% of school fees, of up to HK$300,000 per secondary school child. Hong Kong is HSBC’s only major hub where mid-level staff and above get a subsidy covering 95% of school fees, of up to HK$300,000 per secondary school child. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/buying-homes-near-unannounced-mrt-stations-what-informed-decision?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T15:26:41+08:00 Buying homes near unannounced MRT stations: What informed the decision? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/65e145421a68bf855c458c45c87d0151995800c75006612f067f2bc4ccaea60f Broad transport corridors, development nodes and land-use priorities are often made public long before individual station locations are confirmed. Broad transport corridors, development nodes and land-use priorities are often made public long before individual station locations are confirmed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/cinema-paradise-queens-faces-uncertain-future The Business Times en 2026-09-17T15:14:55+08:00 A cinema paradise in Queens faces an uncertain future https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3765d99bb9056e85e5ec7dc21a042adf745a33ee0795854a250e7d41044ba0ff Attendees watching a film at Arverne Cinema’s outdoor theatre in the Rockaways in New York. The Arverne is where one goes to enter the realm of a film without losing connection with the world outside. Attendees watching a film at Arverne Cinema’s outdoor theatre in the Rockaways in New York. The Arverne is where one goes to enter the realm of a film without losing connection with the world outside. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/netflixs-monsters-explores-lizzie-borden-mystery-first-female-focused-season The Business Times en 2026-09-17T15:02:10+08:00 Netflix’s ‘Monsters’ explores Lizzie Borden mystery in first female-focused season https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/68251c5f224d61ee113279ba73543b746f7a2e56a8c0a0cda4fabe4eda5f2f45 Ella Beatty during the 79th Annual Tony Awards in New York City on Jun 7, 2026. Ella Beatty is Lizzie Borden in Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, which begins streaming on Sep 17. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-xi-calls-bigger-stronger-advanced-manufacturing-sector The Business Times en 2026-09-17T14:47:39+08:00 China's Xi calls for 'bigger, stronger' advanced manufacturing sector https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/822018a6e05b51e4e11cbbacab46417da25aea4a34fecf0475dae7e93107b68a The Chinese President also called for stronger control over key industrial supply chains. The Chinese President also called for stronger control over key industrial supply chains. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/hong-kong-monetary-authority-raises-rate-first-time-three-years The Business Times en 2026-09-17T14:14:45+08:00 Hong Kong Monetary Authority raises rate for first time in three years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e49be9a0cf15472396fc9a3fc27037d109a58c1ac9aaedb052c8bf48d14846a4 Hong Kong’s monetary policy moves in lockstep with the US, as the city’s currency is pegged to the greenback in a tight range of 7.75 to 7.85 per US dollar. Hong Kong’s monetary policy moves in lockstep with the US, as the city’s currency is pegged to the greenback in a tight range of 7.75 to 7.85 per US dollar. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-got-cool-foreigners-can-they-find-job-there?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T13:00:00+08:00 China got cool for foreigners. But can they find a job there? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c467fcc20ce117791f19798a0aa445d363ea9520e242a1879d32097e877c04e Founder of Omeida Language College Ou Da (front row in black trousers) says that more foreigners want to work in China, but not many jobs are available. Founder of Omeida Language College Ou Da (front row in black trousers) says that more foreigners want to work in China, but not many jobs are available. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/kwek-leng-beng-donates-s1-million-sjis-philanthropic-fund-help-youth-advance-ai-skills?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T12:54:57+08:00 Kwek Leng Beng donates S$1 million to SJI’s philanthropic fund to help youth advance AI skills https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aa1116841b46e227a928af6298d5102d2ed342ba9a2e3862757aa40c6bc95aa5 From left: Philip Yeo, chairman of board of trustees, SJIPF; Kwek Leng Beng, executive chairman of Hong Leong Group and CDL; Leon Yee, president of SJIPF; and Senior Minister K Shanmugam.  From left: Philip Yeo, chairman of board of trustees, SJIPF; Kwek Leng Beng, executive chairman of Hong Leong Group and CDL; Leon Yee, president of SJIPF; and Senior Minister K Shanmugam.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/singapores-gold-hub-plan-gets-lift-dbs-vault-expansion The Business Times en 2026-09-17T12:48:37+08:00 Singapore’s gold hub plan gets lift with DBS vault expansion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f63f395cd2d5993fbc185a13a4febeea0332b43c3c24f8fdfb0fcfee30db2348 OCBC is said to have approached precious metal storage providers about securing more space. Deutsche Bank is also reportedly considering an expansion. OCBC is said to have approached precious metal storage providers about securing more space. Deutsche Bank is also reportedly considering an expansion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/snap-tries-sell-consumers-idea-us2195-smart-glasses The Business Times en 2026-09-17T12:12:03+08:00 Snap tries to sell consumers on the idea of US$2,195 smart glasses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cf7486ea2a31a7f7b141766ecabbe67ce6c6d5b42061f20590efb965c128f24f Actor Cole Sprouse tries the Snap Specs augmented reality glasses during a launch event in Los Angeles, California, Sep 16, 2026. Actor Cole Sprouse tries the Snap Specs augmented reality glasses during a launch event in Los Angeles, California, Sep 16, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/sale-singaporeans-unsurpassed-s120-million-ancient-chinese-coin-collection?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T12:00:00+08:00 Up for sale: Singaporean’s ‘unsurpassed’ S$120 million ancient Chinese coin collection https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c457769b1944017c71246cbec97777bd05ba468d0c689b2572e32618bf51cc67 Gilbert Tan, a collector of ancient Chinese coins in Singapore, says people are “happy to teach and help” when it comes to Chinese numismatics, as long as one doesn’t have any ulterior motives. Gilbert Tan says people are “happy to teach and help” when it comes to Chinese numismatics, as long as one doesn’t have any ulterior motives. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/analysts-back-grabs-atome-buy-even-if-earnings-boost-takes-time-arrive?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T11:50:11+08:00 Analysts back Grab’s Atome buy, even if earnings boost takes time to arrive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7372346a0a55fb2e99b0540336b889fc78f54441f16e4c942e07f1c16d2c6724 Because Phase 1 of the Atome deal will not close until late 2027, near-term earnings contributions to Grab remain limited, said analysts. Because Phase 1 of the Atome deal will not close until late 2027, near-term earnings contributions to Grab remain limited, said analysts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/manus-eyes-us4-billion-value-first-round-meta-breakup The Business Times en 2026-09-17T11:47:06+08:00 Manus eyes US$4 billion value in first round since Meta breakup https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c3d2cd084ee22a1eb81de16d97e00dc4cc24822a91cc445c29ee48f3be3f713d Manus’ existing backers include Tencent Holdings, HSG and ZhenFund. Manus’ existing backers include Tencent Holdings, HSG and ZhenFund. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-ready-inclusive-workplaces-i-dont-think-we-are-hr-institutes-chief?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T11:39:29+08:00 Is Singapore ready for inclusive workplaces? ‘I don’t think we are’: HR institute’s chief https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5d3d2208a7c341eab46302f3c84d1e582c9584b019b71f3663060b812dd60e42 SHRI’s CEO Alvin Goh (left) urges HR practitioners and business leaders not to wait for complaints, but to proactively look for patterns within their organisations. SHRI’s CEO Alvin Goh (left) urges HR practitioners and business leaders not to wait for complaints, but to proactively look for patterns within their organisations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/quarter-singtel-special-discounted-shares-sold-ahead-cpf-board-transfer?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T11:39:10+08:00 Quarter of Singtel special discounted shares sold ahead of CPF Board transfer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/870f880af70471c5a5ba83846aa75719c123430bb71b4dbded6be9c2d677bb3e As at Aug 31, around 180 million shares have been sold in total, Singtel and the CPF Board said on Sep 17. As at Aug 31, around 180 million shares have been sold in total, Singtel and the CPF Board said on Sep 17. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/nvidia-partner-gmi-cloud-seeks-us300-million-loan-buy-chips-thai-site The Business Times en 2026-09-17T11:27:12+08:00 Nvidia partner GMI Cloud seeks US$300 million loan to buy chips for Thai site https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/815bc497acdf112c55ec1a5b31840a5b710c19dface2ca9ffdf01a21595eb0aa Chip financing is emerging as the next frontier for AI lenders, as banks and private credit expand beyond data centres to the hardware that powers them.  Chip financing is emerging as the next frontier for AI lenders, as banks and private credit expand beyond data centres to the hardware that powers them.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/modi-courts-investors-indias-us30-billion-chipmaking-bet The Business Times en 2026-09-17T11:04:12+08:00 Modi courts investors with India’s US$30 billion chipmaking bet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce6693f9fda2d56eaa086fbae7a36b5928e867d084f658fa72b46f13ab07c24f Narendra Modi is trying to prove India has what it takes to become a hub in higher value-added industries such as semiconductors. Narendra Modi is trying to prove India has what it takes to become a hub in higher value-added industries such as semiconductors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/casinos-posing-salons-bakeries-spur-philippine-digital-payment-review The Business Times en 2026-09-17T10:54:29+08:00 Casinos posing as salons, bakeries spur Philippine digital payment review https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/49114da64c3f25a11ac8be2025c042db1e899aa5bd5a2d8a722dfd335d7df597 Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has issued a draft document that puts the onus on payment service providers to improve screening of the merchants they partner. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has issued a draft document that puts the onus on payment service providers to improve screening of the merchants they partner. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-no-longer-chinas-biggest-trade-problem?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T10:12:03+08:00 Trump is no longer China’s biggest trade problem https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2a8e4772d82a1e1e576be31effd0d2a678d4792710315b58af6523f979417446 Xi may secure another truce with Trump; the harder negotiation is with a world that welcomes China’s trade but resists the economic consequences of it. Xi may secure another truce with Trump; the harder negotiation is with a world that welcomes China’s trade but resists the economic consequences of it. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/schneider-electric-spends-s25-million-automate-tuas-logistics-hub-reskill-workers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T10:00:00+08:00 Schneider Electric spends S$25 million to automate Tuas logistics hub, reskill workers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fc26c600abc86b6d851b16d6f93a0661862f77a83301181e6f3fc0f3d0361614 The second phase of the upgrades for the Hub Asia logistics distribution centre will focus on further improving the facility’s automation and digital capabilities. The second phase of the upgrades for the Hub Asia logistics distribution centre will focus on further improving the facility’s automation and digital capabilities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/google-should-relax-ad-tech-rules-appoint-antitrust-monitor-us-judge The Business Times en 2026-09-17T09:56:08+08:00 Google should relax ad tech rules, appoint antitrust monitor: US judge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7057ba4234dd18205e6384471b9f973c79dfc9f613104ecaac743e6f912ef498 Google said it disagreed with Judge Brinkema’s liability ruling on its Google Ad Manager publishing tool and will appeal.  Google said it disagreed with Judge Brinkema’s liability ruling on its Google Ad Manager publishing tool and will appeal.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/tourism-board-launches-tender-mixed-use-orchard-development-former-scgs-site?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T09:31:14+08:00 Tourism board launches tender for mixed-use Orchard development at former SCGS site https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2cde6ff6dcc74b724f25f663881680dcad777a680bf102b664b9af49b5201f53 An artist’s impression of redeveloped 37 Emerald Hill. The project was previously announced as part of the Orchard Road Rejuvenation Plan. An artist’s impression of redeveloped 37 Emerald Hill. The project was previously announced as part of the Orchard Road Rejuvenation Plan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/canada-upping-oil-flows-asia-south-east-asias-refineries-arent-ready-handle-them-yet?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T09:29:12+08:00 Canada is upping oil flows to Asia, but South-east Asia’s refineries aren’t ready to handle them yet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b6522473ab1264e3f84e74e023d87b4dc015801148f433dd382bfa752a791c94 Between May 2024 and July 2026, around two-thirds of the estimated 640 tankers loaded at the Westridge Marine Terminal in Vancouver arrived in Asia. Between May 2024 and July 2026, around two-thirds of the estimated 640 tankers loaded at the Westridge Marine Terminal in Vancouver arrived in Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-asia-markets-shrug-us-fed-rate-hike?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T09:25:08+08:00 Singapore, Asia markets shrug off US Fed rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe3002aadb6abc0efd2594746d73e485b4c90c62f46fc53a6ddf2ab930c3eabd The latest Fed decision marks the first hike since 2023 to fight high inflation stemming from soaring crude prices sparked by the US-Israeli war on Iran. The latest Fed decision marks the first hike since 2023 to fight high inflation stemming from soaring crude prices sparked by the US-Israeli war on Iran. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-pm-retains-economy-minister-cabinet-reshuffle-signals-no-change-spending-plans The Business Times en 2026-09-17T09:15:28+08:00 Japan PM retains economy minister in Cabinet reshuffle, signals no change in spending plans https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0e7441de9e86d439b58ae59a19bb18ed9a0e794619495b507e11cd2d0334d9c9 Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi arriving at her office after visiting the Imperial Palace, on the day of the Cabinet reshuffle, in Tokyo. She risks hurting her approval ratings by backing down on her pledge to cut tax and boost spending. Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi arriving at her office after visiting the Imperial Palace, on the day of the Cabinet reshuffle, in Tokyo. She risks hurting her approval ratings by backing down on her pledge to cut tax and boost spending. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/huawei-accelerates-launch-new-ai-chip-take-nvidia The Business Times en 2026-09-17T08:44:24+08:00 Huawei accelerates launch of new AI chip to take on Nvidia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3194eeb1e9b7e9d1b99284bbd1816483d8cf2d7b679609be98a6ec6d0eb77a00 Huawei’s flagship Ascend 960DT chip, originally slated for commercial availability in late 2027, will now be launched in the first quarter. Huawei’s flagship Ascend 960DT chip, originally slated for commercial availability in late 2027, will now be launched in the first quarter. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economists-keep-strong-nodx-outlook-after-augusts-46-2-surge-led-ai-boom?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T08:30:00+08:00 Economists keep strong NODX outlook after August’s 46.2% surge, led by AI boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c6f76cbbdaa6adb35144e02c39ec4a6ef87793e221509b0f7c6edd9ece58f45a Key exports to most of Singapore’s top 10 markets grew year on year last month. Key exports to most of Singapore’s top 10 markets grew year on year last month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-rises-over-1-investors-digest-fed-hike-oil-rally-stalls The Business Times en 2026-09-17T08:20:34+08:00 Gold rises over 1% as investors digest Fed hike, oil rally stalls https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4606f5f6973067359f95e2ddf5eac86e623d2cdb87d7043eaa6f239e6fedfe00 Although gold is considered an inflation hedge, higher rates reduce its appeal by boosting the attractiveness of interest-bearing assets. Although gold is considered an inflation hedge, higher rates reduce its appeal by boosting the attractiveness of interest-bearing assets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stock-watch-ultragreen-ai?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T08:13:56+08:00 Stock to watch: UltraGreen.ai https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e143089776c5ddad68934b8bcc19a2b1e2ad188eaa84404708daacc66d14e4c UltraGreen.ai said it is still focused on maintaining US market share despite a competitive environment. UltraGreen.ai said it is still focused on maintaining US market share despite a competitive environment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-lashes-out-fed-after-warsh-backs-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-09-17T08:08:26+08:00 Trump lashes out at Fed after Warsh backs rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3ad4c88a1bb3f4772d639c9dc169e87fd0b17c1f3553617479bc3831d877994d US Fed chief Kevin Warsh (left) demurred when asked at his press conference if he planned to meet with President Trump to explain the Fed’s decision. US Fed chief Kevin Warsh (left) demurred when asked at his press conference if he planned to meet with President Trump to explain the Fed’s decision. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-officials-held-secret-oman-talks-houthis-after-militias-red-sea-advance-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:54:39+08:00 US officials held secret Oman talks with Houthis after militia’s Red Sea advance: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/727f81e4dd4eb823b84c65fec0d50add941cf826b8e3ab4374f0f9ee1adb0822 Damage to buildings in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, caused by a projectile launched by Yemen’s Houthi group on Sep 12. Damage to buildings in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, caused by a projectile launched by Yemen’s Houthi group on Sep 12. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-england-hold-rates-energy-shock-stirs-talk-hike The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:38:02+08:00 Bank of England to hold rates but energy shock stirs talk of a hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e328000c081c9dd45ae96f1f9c8deb58bd3dfebe3154176f298d0073570af745 Economists polled expect the BoE to leave its Bank Rate on hold at 3.75 per cent for the rest of the year. Economists polled expect the BoE to leave its Bank Rate on hold at 3.75 per cent for the rest of the year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-regularly-disclose-ai-misbehaviour-warns-safety-challenges-remain The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:07:34+08:00 OpenAI to regularly disclose AI misbehaviour, warns safety challenges remain https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/620c0e5538bc914441f37269d4f41f70d6cd5c1c9bec31c6bb94ddff359d8632 OpenAI has released a new framework for tracking, investigating and disclosing cases of AI model misalignment. OpenAI has released a new framework for tracking, investigating and disclosing cases of AI model misalignment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/beyond-servers-malaysia-targets-bigger-share-ai-economy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:00:00+08:00 Beyond servers: Malaysia targets bigger share of AI economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bccfbb7db819a4e042be62182d53e6d6b4ad7950756082989b3f8a56c5ec9070 With a data centre boom under way, semiconductor, tech and digital players are racing to get a piece of the growing AI pie. With a data centre boom under way, semiconductor, tech and digital players are racing to get a piece of the growing AI pie. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/how-ai-could-help-or-hurt-asias-energy-future The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:00:00+08:00 How AI could help – or hurt – Asia’s energy future https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b762f37d277b3a6f6988aec2d1163db6aadace5259aece8ce4103c93612d35d2 An immersion cooling system for a data centre. In Asia, AI-powered irrigation systems are improving water efficiency and forecasting droughts and flooding. An immersion cooling system for a data centre. In Asia, AI-powered irrigation systems are improving water efficiency and forecasting droughts and flooding. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/beyond-trade-renminbis-next-act-asean?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:00:00+08:00 Beyond trade: The renminbi’s next act in Asean https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7d0e0991b3f008e49834369c4d922df467833b08c6b11d8aba8d4675ef2f8b24 A vegetable vendor counts yuan banknotes at a market in Changzhi, Shanxi province The key driver for the use of the renminbi in South-east Asia has shifted from policy to commercial rationale, says StanChart’s Ng. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/making-room-co-living-singapore-investors-commit-demand-broadens?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:00:00+08:00 Making room for co-living in Singapore as investors commit, demand broadens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/91b7abce76498d4e1efb13df5a308729246fc3fc7a1916ce47f7dac5ee206ca5 The co-living sector in Singapore has demonstrated that growth can be achieved through the repositioning of existing assets. The co-living sector in Singapore has demonstrated that growth can be achieved through the repositioning of existing assets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/airasias-funding-woes-test-how-far-malaysia-will-go-protect-its-budget-champion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:00:00+08:00 AirAsia’s funding woes test how far Malaysia will go to protect its budget champion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a69a272985b05560bb079cbd3300e2c1c7e938f2605d84c4a0adff7c5fbfa371 With no fuel hedges and a heavily leveraged balance sheet, AirAsia Group has posted a second-quarter net loss of RM831 million. With no fuel hedges and a heavily leveraged balance sheet, AirAsia Group has posted a second-quarter net loss of RM831 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-wealth-boom-raising-bar-aspiring-private-bankers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s wealth boom is raising the bar for aspiring private bankers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fea84b2399eea8e3750a8a778772d03b3171f38c796b86399c8720fe54bed0d8 Employers are more willing to groom fresh graduates alongside experienced hires, partly as a younger generation of wealthy clients emerges in Asia. Employers are more willing to groom fresh graduates alongside experienced hires, partly as a younger generation of wealthy clients emerges in Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/sti-constituents-must-report-scope-3-emissions-2027-burden-mostly-falls-unlisted-firms The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:00:00+08:00 STI constituents must report Scope 3 emissions in 2027. The burden mostly falls on unlisted firms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3773c191d0dc58ed6a7bd45843578dfbbcb83fff1b9f8f228059880a06e1dc0f The construction contractor buys materials and fuel from dozens of suppliers – concrete by volume, glass and steel in varying dimensions and diesel by the litre. The construction contractor buys materials and fuel from dozens of suppliers – concrete by volume, glass and steel in varying dimensions and diesel by the litre. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/boeing-ceo-says-it-taking-longer-stabilise-737-max-output-shares-slide The Business Times en 2026-09-17T06:38:58+08:00 Boeing CEO says it is taking longer to stabilise 737 MAX output; shares slide https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/20d8e4c4e7fdfdcf39ed461d52e233f5c46dc2d4795b3016c0f25a25668c5bfb Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said that the largest variant of 737 MAX, the 737-10, will be certified “very soon.” Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said that the largest variant of 737 MAX, the 737-10, will be certified “very soon.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/feds-warsh-lays-out-forces-driving-bond-yields?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T06:27:30+08:00 Fed’s Warsh lays out forces driving up bond yields https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f1d69219a6b6f3c38fea1400d9f02d725e1a109f508da323b3a94c5ce97f265 Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., U.S. September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., U.S. September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-falls-saudi-arabia-reroutes-crude-oman-after-pipeline-attacks The Business Times en 2026-09-17T06:22:26+08:00 Oil falls as Saudi Arabia reroutes crude via Oman after pipeline attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6450e90d05068b0e1d1fbcfcd7e26a5a000433a746dcfcce3964762f46578350 Oil prices had gained more than US$3 in the previous session after crude loadings at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea export hub of Yanbu were suspended. Oil prices had gained more than US$3 in the previous session after crude loadings at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea export hub of Yanbu were suspended. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-rise-oil-pauses-ahead-fed-rate-decision The Business Times en 2026-09-17T06:07:48+08:00 European shares rise as oil pauses ahead of Fed rate decision https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f9c3df4918d025f22c2c8eee3a4a6cc73933aac4d635bb0ed64aa98312a76389 The Stoxx 600 rose 0.5 per cent to 637.09 points on Wednesday. The Stoxx 600 rose 0.5 per cent to 637.09 points on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-lower-after-fed-hikes-interest-rates-sees-more-tightening-ahead The Business Times en 2026-09-17T05:57:10+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends lower after Fed hikes interest rates, sees more tightening ahead https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/522c9553d7d4cc74880535674e3f0ecd4f4b22e02bd750f87c0b999b9cf7177d Before the Fed’s announcement, the three major US stock indexes had been gaining ground, with a chips rebound. Before the Fed’s announcement, the three major US stock indexes had been gaining ground, with a chips rebound. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-fed-hikes-rates-amid-stubborn-inflation-signals-further-tightening-coming-months The Business Times en 2026-09-17T05:46:43+08:00 US Fed hikes rates amid stubborn inflation; signals further tightening in coming months https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0a9c8be405a308edef21523c9aaa0db945fff3b05343a20ae1a035f113a81220 US Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh at a news conference following a FOMC meeting in Washington on Sep 16. US Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh at a news conference following a FOMC meeting in Washington on Sep 16. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/five-winners-ey-entrepreneur-year-2026-singapore-awards-named?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T00:01:00+08:00 Five winners of EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 Singapore Awards named https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bec0f2ad79b2ce8f653a24ba75741b164206b3a468bf92b6417331d11bfde79b From left: Jefferson Chen, co-founder, group chairman and CEO of Advance Intelligence Group; Byung Joon Han, co-founder, CEO and board director of Silicon Box; Caecilia Chu, CEO and co-founder of YouTrip; Lim Hock Chee, CEO and co-founder of Sheng Siong Group; Praveen Kumar Jain, chairman and co-founder of Valency International. From left: Jefferson Chen, co-founder, group chairman and CEO of Advance Intelligence Group; Byung Joon Han, co-founder, CEO and board director of Silicon Box; Caecilia Chu, CEO and co-founder of YouTrip; Lim Hock Chee, CEO and co-founder of Sheng Siong Group; Praveen Kumar Jain, chairman and co-founder of Valency International. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-inflation-rises-five-month-high-boe-decision The Business Times en 2026-09-16T23:25:00+08:00 UK inflation rises to five-month high before BOE decision https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/502cd6a1e3cd29dfc32f900d4de0ffb653e123be3b7183da22e0ebd7e19f4c2e Household energy bills could jump by about 25 per cent when the UK price cap set by regulators resets in January.  Household energy bills could jump by about 25 per cent when the UK price cap set by regulators resets in January.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-homebuilder-sentiment-drops-match-lowest-level-2022 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T22:40:31+08:00 US homebuilder sentiment drops to match lowest level since 2022 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/79273b9a9777048356c444c01d8da8ad655b5ba5ccd6a582c80b00c03e3f8a08 The Housing Market Index from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Wells Fargo fell 3 points to 32, the worst reading since September 2025 and matching the lowest since late 2022. The Housing Market Index from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Wells Fargo fell 3 points to 32, the worst reading since September 2025 and matching the lowest since late 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/istanbul-named-worlds-most-connected-airport-apac-hubs-climb-rankings?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T22:38:23+08:00 Istanbul named world’s most connected airport as Apac hubs climb rankings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/baabc837ef897b2e7d4f4ff91628f1d340241fc06a428958105704e96b109d65 Kuala Lumpur International Airport was the fourth most connected airport in the world, and the highest ranked in Apac, says the report from flight data provider OAG. Kuala Lumpur International Airport was the fourth most connected airport in the world, and the highest ranked in Apac, says the report from flight data provider OAG. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-opens-higher-ahead-much-anticipated-fed-decision The Business Times en 2026-09-16T21:59:20+08:00 Wall St opens higher ahead of much-anticipated Fed decision https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d59709cf6da506de6a6f8eec5f7ece094f96007213e7bc83201f2d908d43c295 The S&P 500 rose 15.5 points, or 0.20 per cent, to 7,601.25​while the Nasdaq Composite rose 126.9 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 26,108.462.  The S&P 500 rose 15.5 points, or 0.20 per cent, to 7,601.25​while the Nasdaq Composite rose 126.9 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 26,108.462.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/dollar-bides-time-ahead-expected-us-federal-reserve-hike The Business Times en 2026-09-16T21:51:33+08:00 Dollar bides time ahead of expected US Federal Reserve hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2b2c3b9359e8b3e38a829354526b9af1fbc750af448626b60e1e27079fda14f Market participants are betting heavily that US Federal Reserve policymakers will lift their benchmark rate by a quarter of a percentage point, to a 3.75% to 4% range. Market participants are betting heavily that US Federal Reserve policymakers will lift their benchmark rate by a quarter of a percentage point, to a 3.75% to 4% range. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-retail-sales-rebound-sharply-august The Business Times en 2026-09-16T21:06:44+08:00 US retail sales rebound sharply in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ddd0a44fefbeac4aeb40f40ae5463592a3f2d9d29780e02f095b97ef49cbd864 Households have continued to spend despite stubbornly high inflation because of the oil price shock and supply chain strains from the US-led war with Iran. Households have continued to spend despite stubbornly high inflation because of the oil price shock and supply chain strains from the US-led war with Iran. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/almost-ps20000-wiped-average-valuations-london-properties-official-data The Business Times en 2026-09-16T20:37:39+08:00 Almost £20,000 wiped off average valuations for London properties: official data https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f01cef86e18290a85d3fd80f4565e891360e84c1c8aeca7c89794af050205d30 London’s housing market has been hit hard by rising mortgage rates with its buyers disproportionately affected given the amounts borrowed are the largest in the country.  London’s housing market has been hit hard by rising mortgage rates with its buyers disproportionately affected given the amounts borrowed are the largest in the country.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ultragreen-ai-says-it-remains-focused-maintaining-market-share-us-amid-stiff-competition?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T20:07:45+08:00 UltraGreen.ai says it remains focused on maintaining market share in the US amid stiff competition https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b0728047aace9923d5717d5dcbb6892fd3b30825fb401005c1637fe2bf98d40 UltraGreen.ai filed for a US$377.1 million IPO on SGX last year with an offer price of US$1.45, but the stock’s value has fallen since then. UltraGreen.ai filed for a US$377.1 million IPO on SGX last year with an offer price of US$1.45, but the stock’s value has fallen since then. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-162?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 16) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0534b0871a3bcb46125007b2ce447d5e01b2005479c10280a0b21fe440260e6 Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng (right) and DBS Singapore country head Lim Him Chuan speaking at the launch of a South-east Asia regional outlook report. Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng (right) and DBS Singapore country head Lim Him Chuan speaking at the launch of a South-east Asia regional outlook report. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vinfast-steps-real-estate-stake-massive-hanoi-project?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T18:40:35+08:00 VinFast steps into real estate with stake in massive Hanoi project https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0fb84100a3ff91157a5a05b7480e9aeff59014438d2661932603d03644fc1811 VinFast has put significant capital into building overseas factories, expanding its sales networks and competing in international EV markets, particularly in India and Indonesia. VinFast has put significant capital into building overseas factories, expanding its sales networks and competing in international EV markets, particularly in India and Indonesia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-shares-fall-local-banks-end-mixed-sti-down-0-1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T18:40:16+08:00 Singapore shares fall as local banks end mixed; STI down 0.1% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ef7ca1429a66959094ac529c306b52d18c77a938aae89b0a204bdd263ce12fec Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 270 to 246, as 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands. Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 270 to 246, as 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/databricks-invest-over-us350-million-singapore-more-double-headcount?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T18:34:42+08:00 Databricks to invest over US$350 million in Singapore, more than double headcount https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fa0cfa5dbccd7e453d4e8888d63370c76c3d5d8ad793d945377740775073ca7 Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo (right) noted that Singapore’s next phase of AI development will move from experimentation to production. Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo (right) noted that Singapore’s next phase of AI development will move from experimentation to production. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/who-suahasil-nazara-technocrat-now-holding-indonesias-purse-strings?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T18:18:58+08:00 Who is Suahasil Nazara, the technocrat now holding Indonesia’s purse strings? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7305b7965308789c682b2eaf01ae4be3f5a7107969c1e5da1aa2c41976314e00 Suahasil Nazara was appointed deputy finance minister in October 2019, a position he retained after President Prabowo took office in 2024. Suahasil Nazara was appointed deputy finance minister in October 2019, a position he retained after President Prabowo took office in 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/real-or-not-trumps-helicopter-money-drop-should-alarm-warsh The Business Times en 2026-09-16T17:30:16+08:00 Real or not, Trump’s helicopter money drop should alarm Warsh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b84bcb5724af42a5e1a3d422ed93fcfeb69b8d9750d00a5f06fc4d17ebc821b US President Donald Trump has promised a US$5,000-per-person dividend if Republicans retake Congress this November. US President Donald Trump has promised a US$5,000-per-person dividend if Republicans retake Congress this November. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/aseans-projected-4-8-growth-masks-some-member-states-domestic-hurdles-dbs-report?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T17:14:30+08:00 Asean’s projected 4.8% growth masks some member states’ domestic hurdles: DBS report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59cad074c24f7b90f5beb8ef2227f14514f1bab7d32ea8edfaa83fea5f8d4d49 Singapore absorbed US$151 billion, or 64.3%, of total net FDIs flowing into Asean’s six largest economies in 2025. Singapore absorbed US$151 billion, or 64.3%, of total net FDIs flowing into Asean’s six largest economies in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/trendale-tower-back-market-en-bloc-sale-s168-million-guide-price?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T17:07:09+08:00 Trendale Tower back on market for en bloc sale at S$168 million guide price https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15b0078223e419626c63f751af08cfe6197d42f71b4b8cc435f1fbec6979605d Trendale Tower in Singapore’s prime Cairnhill residential enclave comprises 18 apartments in a 20-storey block. Trendale Tower in the Cairnhill residential enclave comprises 18 apartments in a 20-storey block. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hong-kong-plans-faster-tech-hub-development-boost-home-supply The Business Times en 2026-09-16T16:54:02+08:00 Hong Kong plans faster tech hub development to boost home supply https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7885baf428f63325e2b582f51777925c6688cb89350e2900b7502475214d6924 Authorities aim to turn the Northern Metropolis, proposed in 2021, from a rural area into a tech hub with cutting-edge labs and startups for 2.5 million people.  Authorities aim to turn the Northern Metropolis, proposed in 2021, from a rural area into a tech hub with cutting-edge labs and startups for 2.5 million people.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/ai-firm-plaud-doubles-investment-singapore-s20-million-it-targets-expansion-apac?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T16:51:43+08:00 AI firm Plaud doubles investment in Singapore to S$20 million as it targets expansion in Apac https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d658c9d694ecbd92e6e70a1717067f185c7196e5d0dffbe9d22ef88e7111c3e5 Plaud CEO Nathan Xu says: “We can unlock the potential of South-east Asia with a better product market fit.”  Plaud CEO Nathan Xu says: “We can unlock the potential of South-east Asia with a better product market fit.”  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eu-opens-door-canada-become-its-first-associate-member The Business Times en 2026-09-16T16:46:44+08:00 EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate member https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8f1c0d1fdd79726b9df6a589a3a465645d4f8298e8995130e9f8892e8033db97 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU and Canada will work together on across sectors from manufacturing to AI, critical minerals and energy. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU and Canada will work together on across sectors from manufacturing to AI, critical minerals and energy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/chipmaker-stocks-will-weather-any-ai-slowdown The Business Times en 2026-09-16T16:20:09+08:00 Chipmaker stocks will weather any AI slowdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1bf8819db90654a7729da0bb4b83ea680c141d6cb47eb45ee807b640e616c14b Bank of America analysts note sky-high memory costs – a key indicator of demand for the AI buildout – are unchanged. Bank of America analysts note sky-high memory costs – a key indicator of demand for the AI buildout – are unchanged. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/aseans-diversity-does-not-mean-its-integration-stalling-tan-see-leng?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T15:30:45+08:00 Asean’s diversity does not mean its integration is stalling: Tan See Leng https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0534b0871a3bcb46125007b2ce447d5e01b2005479c10280a0b21fe440260e6 Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng (right) and DBS Singapore country head Lim Him Chuan speaking at the launch of a South-east Asia regional outlook report. Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng (right) and DBS Singapore country head Lim Him Chuan speaking at the launch of a South-east Asia regional outlook report. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/moodys-city-london-head-office-sale-us445-million The Business Times en 2026-09-16T15:22:08+08:00 Moody’s City of London head office on sale for US$445 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e475d547b77e94754d289e4ab1a650a178bf7626064ba52a3c81b5c56f468be8 London’s office market effectively froze when interest rates started to rise a few years ago. London’s office market effectively froze when interest rates started to rise a few years ago. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/former-cathay-cinema-operator-mm2-asia-subsidiary-owe-s213000-cpf-arrears?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T14:50:06+08:00 Former Cathay cinema operator mm2 Asia, subsidiary owe S$213,000 in CPF arrears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7234cd6fb4b786761c963a6c3af75947ece7711c16d2931f3ef939c1a08f56be About S$15,000 is owed by mm2 Asia, while about S$198,000 is owed by its wholly owned subsidiary mm2 Entertainment. About S$15,000 is owed by mm2 Asia, while about S$198,000 is owed by its wholly owned subsidiary mm2 Entertainment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/sydney-housing-slump-creates-pandemic-sized-hole-state-tax-take The Business Times en 2026-09-16T14:46:19+08:00 Sydney housing slump creates pandemic-sized hole in state tax take https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a09b2411b3e142d052f96bad9b805bcc064de1dffc82b9c526e7f7513df511d5 New South Wales is bracing for a A$5.3 billion hit to stamp duty receipts over ​the next four years. New South Wales is bracing for a A$5.3 billion hit to stamp duty receipts over ​the next four years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinese-investors-rush-us-stocks-beijing-opens-wider-path-overseas The Business Times en 2026-09-16T14:45:11+08:00 Chinese investors rush into US stocks as Beijing opens wider path overseas https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2e16239a6ab7f2c3f5696ff35158888af4aa1dfc8905819b87b6a0d494bb9329 China’s local stock market has broadly lagged the double-digit gains delivered by US equities this year. China’s local stock market has broadly lagged the double-digit gains delivered by US equities this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-warns-blackouts-2027-power-projects-stutter The Business Times en 2026-09-16T14:35:07+08:00 Vietnam warns of blackouts from 2027 as power projects stutter https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6cc0ad67bacd00451a55f8175c9ae7f069083bcb97f13849719fd452a4ff0693 Factories at an industrial park in Vietnam’s Bac Giang province (pictured). The nation’s trade ministry said power projects progressed slowly in recent years. Factories at an industrial park in Vietnam’s Bac Giang province (pictured). The nation’s trade ministry said power projects progressed slowly in recent years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/chinas-slower-loan-growth-new-normal-says-central-bank-governor The Business Times en 2026-09-16T14:05:26+08:00 China’s slower loan growth is new normal, says central bank governor https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/65a599216b53589838f5607ec83bb55c3d86ca3a17549e1ea6e26cd3ee45e6ec PBOC governor Pan Gongsheng says slower growth in aggregate financing will help stabilise leverage after years of rapid debt accumulation. PBOC governor Pan Gongsheng says slower growth in aggregate financing will help stabilise leverage after years of rapid debt accumulation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hong-kong-sets-first-five-year-plan-tech-goals-expands-baby-bonus The Business Times en 2026-09-16T13:51:22+08:00 Hong Kong sets first five-year plan tech goals, expands baby bonus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/408b380e220c7563705f25b7931dcc0156923d825fcc92de4d4428e230230f9d John Lee, Hong Kong's chief executive, did not set a hard target for GDP growth, saying only that the economy should expand at a pace “within a reasonable range” through 2030. John Lee, Hong Kong's chief executive, did not set a hard target for GDP growth, saying only that the economy should expand at a pace “within a reasonable range” through 2030. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/sense-and-sensibility-stars-champion-sisterhood-new-jane-austen-adaptation The Business Times en 2026-09-16T13:48:55+08:00 ‘Sense and Sensibility’ stars champion sisterhood in new Jane Austen adaptation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/544f4ddf1a3042a20f0883c0605d990fd7f39f67f8380758aa669c10e81bbc15 Actors Esme Creed-Miles (left) and Daisy Edgar-Jones at the world premiere of “Sense and Sensibility” in London on Sep 15. Actors Esme Creed-Miles (left) and Daisy Edgar-Jones at the world premiere of “Sense and Sensibility” in London on Sep 15. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/its-not-just-louvre-museums-across-france-are-ripe-targets-thieves The Business Times en 2026-09-16T13:34:31+08:00 It’s not just the Louvre. Museums across France are ripe targets for thieves https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6c1e51dbd764490188e8ed0db51d03bd964a888a9d07112cac9b7f3dd3841c17 Visitors at the Apollo Gallery in the Louvre Museum in Paris on the day of its reopening to the public on Jul 22. French crown jewels were stolen from here in 2025 in a heist. Visitors at the Apollo Gallery in the Louvre Museum in Paris on the day of its reopening to the public on Jul 22. French crown jewels were stolen from here in 2025 in a heist. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-defence-minister-urges-nations-step-ai-oversight-amid-tech-rivalry-us The Business Times en 2026-09-16T13:07:09+08:00 China defence minister urges nations to step up AI oversight amid tech rivalry with US https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bb47facc90e8a519db1228c50c345abcc7b5c74afd01c09899cada4a2ad19c96 At the Xiangshan Forum on Sep 16, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun urged nations to strengthen the establishment of AI rules and governance. At the Xiangshan Forum on Sep 16, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun urged nations to strengthen the establishment of AI rules and governance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/marcos-cousin-romualdez-pleads-not-guilty-plundering-flood-project-funds The Business Times en 2026-09-16T12:47:23+08:00 Marcos’ cousin Romualdez pleads not guilty of plundering flood project funds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ca9821afb36ded35e72b8642f451703a7cb4813cd80c51baa5d8d056e21f8b7 Martin Romualdez at his arraignment via video conference at the Quezon City Jail, Quezon City, Philippines, Sep 16, 2026. Martin Romualdez at his arraignment via video conference at the Quezon City Jail, Quezon City, Philippines, Sep 16, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/cdl-launch-570-unit-jurong-project-lucerne-grand-prices-s1-5-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T12:33:02+08:00 CDL to launch 570-unit Jurong project Lucerne Grand with prices from S$1.5 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ab0215f6979aa6b42506245aa0848bda14f74ef5bf01e37169653d44c55ef29 Previews for the October launch of Lucerne Grand will begin on Sep 18. Previews for the October launch of Lucerne Grand will begin on Sep 18. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/susquehanna-insider-trading-case-called-doubt-us-judge The Business Times en 2026-09-16T12:30:08+08:00 Susquehanna insider trading case called into doubt by US judge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e4ba5210e4da44b646249747a11a88d086be9bdf85492337021158762f90d69 A US judge granted the firm’s initial request to freeze accounts at Interactive Brokers and platforms of Futu and Up Fintech, firms targeted in a Chinese crackdown. A US judge granted the firm’s initial request to freeze accounts at Interactive Brokers and platforms of Futu and Up Fintech, firms targeted in a Chinese crackdown. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/uobkh-cuts-sti-target-downgrades-banks-prolonged-middle-east-conflict?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T12:28:47+08:00 UOBKH cuts STI target, downgrades banks on prolonged Middle East conflict https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f68cfe29430e47cab1e43191c6adb8cfbc7c3760e68ded3ee38b53ac6cb5f268 UOBKH notes that the banking sector could be affected if the economy and loan growth slows down due to weak business sentiment. UOBKH notes that the banking sector could be affected if the economy and loan growth slows down due to weak business sentiment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/shrinking-china-fuel-stockpiles-raise-chance-export-curbs The Business Times en 2026-09-16T12:01:47+08:00 Shrinking China fuel stockpiles raise chance of export curbs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8b390305f09d92e53933ad5a9edf4013e672e8d41a639825a45183136c466a1f Petrol stockpiles at Chinese state-owned fuel suppliers dropped 2.9 per cent last week to the lowest since 2022. Petrol stockpiles at Chinese state-owned fuel suppliers dropped 2.9 per cent last week to the lowest since 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/bilateral-agreements-key-mitigating-risks-asean-power-grid-projects-ocbc?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T12:00:00+08:00 Bilateral agreements key to mitigating risks of Asean Power Grid projects: OCBC https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dd58e08e14a6024578f211d28e0ff4e356957e9dc7cb6660ff9683b7f5a56ddf picture of singapore skyscrapers lit up The success of APG is particularly crucial for Singapore, as the city-state aims to import 6 GW of low-carbon electricity from its neighbours by 2035. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/defining-frontier-law-today-human-striving The Business Times en 2026-09-16T12:00:00+08:00 The defining frontier of law today is human striving https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9087d9cf9b1dede7dd6577aac13e22aa911adae9a916716121916afdbb871040 Implementation of AI must be adaptive rather than driven by the fear of appearing backward. The legal profession must strike their own path. Implementation of AI must be adaptive rather than driven by the fear of appearing backward. The legal profession must strike their own path. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/new-skills-agency-opens-one-stop-career-hub-rolls-out-free-premium-ai-tools-course-takers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T12:00:00+08:00 New skills agency opens one-stop career hub, rolls out free premium AI tools for course-takers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f55f514d4918acd6b8d7a995845d66aeccf3495a4b9956bbe48f31a9b8ae9e6e Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (centre) viewing an interactive station at the opening of Connect by SWDA. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (centre) viewing an interactive station at the opening of Connect by SWDA. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/south-koreas-sk-hynix-union-approves-tentative-wage-deal-management The Business Times en 2026-09-16T11:05:48+08:00 South Korea’s SK Hynix union approves tentative wage deal with management https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e327e207ecaf4685dc7e4df15f501bef28b7595383e2a6fbf25ed72b67536835 Under the revised deal, the portion paid in company shares will be reduced to 50% from 60%. Under the revised deal, the portion paid in company shares will be reduced to 50% from 60%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-talks-rival-airlines-it-monitors-airasias-financial-health-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-09-16T10:47:36+08:00 Malaysia talks to rival airlines as it monitors AirAsia’s financial health, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0022d14424307e0e5b8c81fb268666b8dfd0433f14c9fff20b4bb29d49dbfa8 AirAsia reported a net loss of RM831 million for Q2 ended Jun 30, hit by rising jet fuel costs and heavy foreign-exchange losses of RM331 million. AirAsia reported a net loss of RM831 million for Q2 ended Jun 30, hit by rising jet fuel costs and heavy foreign-exchange losses of RM331 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-workers-spend-nearly-ps1-billion-their-own-money-ai-work-deloitte-finds The Business Times en 2026-09-16T10:32:15+08:00 UK workers spend nearly £1 billion of their own money on AI for work, Deloitte finds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2ee67b212be61fcb2d7126073b2f659c7253d2147160614bff4fb66f39e30999 Workers were adopting AI faster than their employers were making tools available, responses suggested. Workers were adopting AI faster than their employers were making tools available, responses suggested. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/why-us100-oil-5-us-yields-affect-singdollar-ringgit-differently-vs-other-asean-currencies?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T10:03:14+08:00 Why US$100 oil, 5% US yields affect Singdollar, ringgit differently vs other Asean currencies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fcb071aae0fef34b6523efc72b2ee5563adcdc14dd101dadb2b4e9cd8df5005b As demand for US bonds falls and yields rise, capital is typically drawn into the greenback, causing capital outflows from emerging market currencies. As demand for US bonds falls and yields rise, capital is typically drawn into the greenback, causing capital outflows from emerging market currencies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/hong-kongs-data-centre-ambitions-face-us2-6-billion-funding-test The Business Times en 2026-09-16T09:58:36+08:00 Hong Kong’s data centre ambitions face US$2.6 billion funding test https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5456a75f1e77a2f56f387c9144ef27368aa6b495c580536ec29e6f7a1609e84e Hong Kong’s live data centre capacity is expected to roughly double to more than 1,100 megawatts by 2030, requiring at least US$7 billion of investment. Hong Kong’s live data centre capacity is expected to roughly double to more than 1,100 megawatts by 2030, requiring at least US$7 billion of investment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-august-imports-jump-oil-prices-lift-costs-exports-stay-firm The Business Times en 2026-09-16T09:20:46+08:00 Japan’s August imports jump as oil prices lift costs, exports stay firm https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c50d735f7574f113c97cd3123d55c4a22352cd09f1af0066753f5c55bcbcc4ec Exports to the US rose 24.9 per cent in August from a year earlier, while those to China were up 20.6 per cent. Exports to the US rose 24.9 per cent in August from a year earlier, while those to China were up 20.6 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-steady-runup-fed-oil-declines The Business Times en 2026-09-16T09:19:35+08:00 Asian stocks steady in runup to Fed, oil declines https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/41e7a59142848cc6feec2c851b0ca83379ed73b0b69d0b397af9767398498405 Japan’s Topix rose 0.8%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was little changed, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.3% and the Shanghai Composite fell 0.3%.  Japan’s Topix rose 0.8%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was little changed, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.3% and the Shanghai Composite fell 0.3%.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/cryptos-push-wall-street-suffers-setback-after-bill-fails The Business Times en 2026-09-16T09:00:26+08:00 Crypto’s push Into Wall Street suffers setback after bill fails https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60297a1d598afa2c56c1a15ffd04a39d3327520e5dcdd8526b848cd178decd05 US Senate Majority Leader John Thune at a news conference in Washington. Senators from both parties blocked a landmark digital asset market structure bill in a procedural vote, marking a major setback for the industry. US Senate Majority Leader John Thune at a news conference in Washington. Senators from both parties blocked a landmark digital asset market structure bill in a procedural vote, marking a major setback for the industry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/metas-zuckerberg-weighs-ai-safety-favours-evaluators-over-slowdown The Business Times en 2026-09-16T08:50:14+08:00 Meta’s Zuckerberg weighs in on AI safety; favours evaluators over slowdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e825af3ac535ab91349ecf68e850d6c554e9005b151267c6beed91ec6f9dcf96 Meta decided on its own to slow work on Muse AI tool, rather than ask peers to also check their own progress first, Zuckerberg said. Meta decided on its own to slow work on Muse AI tool, rather than ask peers to also check their own progress first, Zuckerberg said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-sia-egp-energy-qm-dental?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T08:47:29+08:00 Stocks to watch: SIA, EGP Energy, Q&M Dental https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/22a07b2173c12004fc438ec3d57439ea80e678564702cacf3c0742007fba66a9 The national carrier says its passenger traffic for August was up 1.5% year on year at 13.8 million revenue passenger-kilometre on “healthy demand”. The national carrier says its passenger traffic for August was up 1.5% year on year at 13.8 million revenue passenger-kilometre on “healthy demand”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropic-open-singapore-office-october-sees-it-standout-market-claude?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T08:39:49+08:00 Anthropic to open Singapore office in October, sees it as a ‘standout market’ for Claude https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/237d4d54820b54f153a491f09f0293a139ae57bd26656c1a13ddea9d60ec1090 Anthropic has initiated local hiring across several operational roles to support the new entity. Anthropic has initiated local hiring across several operational roles to support the new entity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/starbucks-snoopy-cup-resells-us200-showing-power-merchandise-drops The Business Times en 2026-09-16T08:33:19+08:00 Starbucks Snoopy cup resells for US$200, showing the power of merchandise drops https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c064c504147395f8a8d00e801b238d09e8bab62e127e8970ff60e6593a28fa3 The cup was part of a limited-time run of Peanuts merchandise that launched at select stores on Tuesday. The cup was part of a limited-time run of Peanuts merchandise that launched at select stores on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-steadies-below-us4300-markets-await-fed-rate-decision The Business Times en 2026-09-16T08:27:40+08:00 Gold steadies below US$4,300 as markets await Fed rate decision https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dcad67d854b2bf218ddf72d5bc009255827e01550757a14033af0418407774d4 Higher borrowing costs are typically negative for gold, which does not pay interest. Higher borrowing costs are typically negative for gold, which does not pay interest.