https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/quek-leng-chan-tpg-backed-asia-onehealthcare-targets-rm7-billion-malaysia-ipo-q1-2027 The Business Times en 2026-09-07T07:00:00+08:00 Quek Leng Chan, TPG-backed Asia OneHealthcare targets RM7 billion Malaysia IPO in Q1 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/912ae4d03c98c00fe69b3c93a4e96318424a79e65dcabe0fa052c3145fa59f23 A1Health, formerly known as Columbia Asia Healthcare, is a regional private hospital group with 23 hospitals across Malaysia and Vietnam. A1Health, formerly known as Columbia Asia Healthcare, is a regional private hospital group with 23 hospitals across Malaysia and Vietnam. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/what-americas-high-bond-yields-and-chinas-low-rates-tell-us The Business Times en 2026-09-07T07:00:00+08:00 What America’s high bond yields and China’s low rates tell us https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e4a0a7e897677b6b1f5af91da9cac2a8581c955f2777288204eeaf6847fea05b In China, companies remain reluctant to borrow and invest, while households are cautious about spending. In China, companies remain reluctant to borrow and invest, while households are cautious about spending. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/manufacturing-has-thousands-jobs-fill-can-it-shake-its-image-problem The Business Times en 2026-09-07T07:00:00+08:00 Manufacturing has thousands of jobs to fill. But can it shake its image problem?  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0a2ff4d43c1a5acd155090fa3c6ecf4ee656abbe42d94e81002458b583229b03 Singapore’s advanced manufacturing sector generated over S$135 billion in value in 2024, and S$800 million has been set aside for a semiconductor research flagship. Singapore’s advanced manufacturing sector generated over S$135 billion in value in 2024, and S$800 million has been set aside for a semiconductor research flagship. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/brokerages-lift-their-sti-targets-earnings-drive-momentum-q4 The Business Times en 2026-09-07T07:00:00+08:00 Brokerages lift their STI targets as earnings drive momentum into Q4 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb The consensus 12-month target for the STI now stands at 6,140 points, implying about a 5.5 per cent upside, says SGX market strategist Geoff Howie. The consensus 12-month target for the STI now stands at 6,140 points, implying about a 5.5 per cent upside, says SGX market strategist Geoff Howie. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/americas-political-maps-are-shifting-so-who-can-win The Business Times en 2026-09-07T07:00:00+08:00 America’s political maps are shifting. So is who can win https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f7bc2d9f1391d6d2f35ee32a5a4302cc9d6ecd3dcc2d764d4fb3ce1511ccdd2c A statue and plaque marking the spot in Montgomery, Alabama, where Rosa Parks boarded a public bus and refused to yield her seat for a white passenger, her rebellion sparking a mass protest that forced the authorities to end segregation on the city’s buses in 1956. A statue and plaque marking the spot in Montgomery, Alabama, where Rosa Parks boarded a public bus and refused to yield her seat for a white passenger, her rebellion sparking a mass protest that forced the authorities to end segregation on the city’s buses in 1956. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nasdaq-faces-first-key-resistance-uncertainty-mounts The Business Times en 2026-09-07T07:00:00+08:00 Nasdaq faces first key resistance as uncertainty mounts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/169f8fe41a0f1b32a71cc24ff5df98af20669b2baab7ebfb07063957d5e57b6a Bulls may look to accumulate on pullbacks towards the 29,100-29,223 support cluster with 27,200 as a stop reference. Bulls may look to accumulate on pullbacks towards the 29,100-29,223 support cluster with 27,200 as a stop reference. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights85 The Business Times en 2026-09-07T07:00:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ea400b0bae2c5195c02aea6dd339af1cb001ec40c94aa992478de168068e103 The LNG market remained under pressure this week, although the Atlantic basin showed some signs of stabilisation. The LNG market remained under pressure this week, although the Atlantic basin showed some signs of stabilisation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/germanys-far-right-afd-wins-historic-victory-state-election-just-short-majority The Business Times en 2026-09-07T06:58:29+08:00 Germany’s far-right AfD wins historic victory in state election, just short of majority https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4ae401492a3c4c8625208d9afee700a53b5b5782d5245a6ad344dd604563c69 AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund (centre) repeatedly cast victory in Saxony-Anhalt as a first step towards securing national power in federal elections due in 2029. AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund (centre) repeatedly cast victory in Saxony-Anhalt as a first step towards securing national power in federal elections due in 2029. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/amazon-prime-air-cargo-plane-crashes-after-overrunning-miami-runway-least-5-killed The Business Times en 2026-09-07T06:13:09+08:00 Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crashes after overrunning Miami runway; at least 5 killed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2f7627f3b897c3f8ea61f153bb6e6f99b6f37e85774b48286b667c290036603 Prime Air Flight 7598 overran the airport’s diagonal runway just before 2 pm EDT (1800 GMT) and struck multiple vehicles on the ground. Prime Air Flight 7598 overran the airport’s diagonal runway just before 2 pm EDT (1800 GMT) and struck multiple vehicles on the ground. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-warns-more-painful-retaliation-us-sanctions-cripple-its-economy The Business Times en 2026-09-07T05:56:44+08:00 Iran warns of ‘more painful’ retaliation as US sanctions cripple its economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/724bf9fb0274a99436300320dbd57fe7f1a472a907305efbc1c4b1c09988ba6f Teheran has shown it retains the capability to attack US interests in neighbouring countries and to shut down oil flows through the Hormuz strait. Teheran has shown it retains the capability to attack US interests in neighbouring countries and to shut down oil flows through the Hormuz strait. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/70000-question-how-master-your-familys-new-financial-tailwind The Business Times en 2026-09-07T05:00:00+08:00 The $70,000 question: how to master your family’s new financial tailwind https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/79867d09065dcfc756ca12d35a96c7a78f4d71f02877a4d3334c14162e125a8c Should parents maintain current savings buffers despite the guaranteed government assistance? Should parents maintain current savings buffers despite the guaranteed government assistance? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/china-pump-us54-billion-state-banks-insurers The Business Times en 2026-09-06T20:20:59+08:00 China to pump US$54 billion into state banks, insurers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/da84eb26d1188070d0be46977d72f33d7e0df319cb1668fbb52540cfe2f8d7f9 The Export-Import Bank of China, one of the country’s three policy lenders, said that the finance ministry will inject 30 billion yuan into the bank, effectively enhancing its capital base.  The Export-Import Bank of China, one of the country’s three policy lenders, said that the finance ministry will inject 30 billion yuan into the bank, effectively enhancing its capital base.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-must-never-allow-prejudice-against-any-community-become-accepted-or-normalised-pm-wong The Business Times en 2026-09-06T19:49:16+08:00 Singapore must never allow prejudice against any community to become accepted or normalised: PM Wong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c378e5de3f14c6c897ee34a3034ecfc342bc261b358bd092a6d642653395acab Singapore has held together because it has consistently rejected attempts to divide it along racial or religious lines, said PM Wong in a Facebook post. Singapore has held together because it has consistently rejected attempts to divide it along racial or religious lines, said PM Wong in a Facebook post. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us-dollar-bounces-job-gains-then-pares-ahead-cpi The Business Times en 2026-09-06T19:44:59+08:00 US dollar bounces on job gains, then pares ahead of CPI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9149951554c6134a977831bb1cacc9b510672df2c924a14276f0bb738cab595c US employers added 162,000 jobs in August, well above the 56,000 additions expected by economists. US employers added 162,000 jobs in August, well above the 56,000 additions expected by economists. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/strategic-springboard-or-slippery-slope-struggling-mainboard-listed-fu-yu-wants-move-catalist The Business Times en 2026-09-06T19:19:59+08:00 Strategic springboard or slippery slope: Struggling mainboard-listed Fu Yu wants to move to Catalist https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e07f3066b9c2624808c9c799bf1ea336083b1865018a89be10a6faac34a6dda While Ley Choon has charted a comeback to the SGX mainboard this year, other companies that moved to Catalist such as FJ Benjamin and Digilife have shrivelled While Ley Choon has charted a comeback to the SGX mainboard this year, other companies that moved to Catalist such as FJ Benjamin and Digilife have shrivelled https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/chinese-banks-purchasing-treasuries-after-wooing-dollar-deposits-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-09-06T19:04:48+08:00 Chinese banks purchasing Treasuries after wooing dollar deposits, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/981985c79e5d295922372b08fbe1e64f5a937c1df42cc1dac0ada6a04ca0f355 The headquarters of the US Treasury Department in Washington. For many Chinese banks, US Treasuries represent an attractive investment at a time when yields on Chinese government bonds are very low. The headquarters of the US Treasury Department in Washington. For many Chinese banks, US Treasuries represent an attractive investment at a time when yields on Chinese government bonds are very low. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/no-longer-rising-tide-upcoming-q4-launches-will-test-homebuying-demand The Business Times en 2026-09-06T18:55:43+08:00 ‘No longer a rising tide’: Upcoming Q4 launches will test homebuying demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/50c1f48adfee56f5beb9706483b477e9881e3c0b3ac8d672e1934d38430527ed Analysts note that the real estate market has normalised after a strong period of activity. Analysts note that the real estate market has normalised after a strong period of activity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/maybank-provides-over-s590000-3000-beneficiaries-through-kindness-market-initiative The Business Times en 2026-09-06T18:50:24+08:00 Maybank provides over S$590,000 to 3,000 beneficiaries through Kindness Market initiative https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/13ca87e5c3b69435eb6a4ef2d50439e937ad9ee8a2dd0646c77428ac5ba86088 Saturday’s event was launched by (from left) Law Minister Edwin Tong and Dinesh Vasu Dash, Mayor of the South East District, together with Maybank Singapore’s chief executive Alvin Lee. Saturday’s event was launched by (from left) Law Minister Edwin Tong and Dinesh Vasu Dash, Mayor of the South East District, together with Maybank Singapore’s chief executive Alvin Lee. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-eyes-government-aid-programme-upgrading-indonesias-fishing-ports-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-06T17:58:52+08:00 Japan eyes government aid programme for upgrading Indonesia's fishing ports: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e2fdb8f9ff64dbeed1de8eb9d966d7891e90b0bd085c4d1de204626899d43c12 Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said that her country is eager to promote maritime cooperation with Indonesia, including the promotion of the fisheries industry. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said that her country is eager to promote maritime cooperation with Indonesia, including the promotion of the fisheries industry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uks-falling-office-prices-help-turn-occupants-investors The Business Times en 2026-09-06T17:35:53+08:00 UK’s falling office prices help turn occupants into investors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c7dcc7337602543239f3959ff5a54124e2b8d932d4a759a305c7fb768431ed4c Ten companies have spent more than £1.3 billion buying their own offices in Britain so far in 2026, according to data compiled by CoStar Group. Ten companies have spent more than £1.3 billion buying their own offices in Britain so far in 2026, according to data compiled by CoStar Group. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/opec-keeps-oil-output-policy-unchanged-october The Business Times en 2026-09-06T16:53:23+08:00 Opec+ keeps oil output policy unchanged for October https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a48d6d36f7eaf4a89923dead37d591b8ed39d954046f5d749cde8241f16ac548 Opec+ has another layer of production cuts in place, covering most members of the ​21-country group until the ​end of 2026. Opec+ has another layer of production cuts in place, covering most members of the ​21-country group until the ​end of 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/venice-film-brings-vietnam-veterans-anti-war-warning-new-generation The Business Times en 2026-09-06T16:23:32+08:00 Venice film brings Vietnam veteran’s anti-war warning to new generation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7b779df55eac3398c59050f70d1243159bf292c59440dc770be22e5f6b064e4f From left: US actor Rodney Hicks, Japanese director Shinya Tsukamoto, and Australian actor Geoffrey Rush at the premiere of “Nelson San, Anata Wa Hito Wo Koroshimashitaka? (Mr Nelson, Did You Kill People?)” at the 83rd annual Venice International Film Festival. From left: US actor Rodney Hicks, Japanese director Shinya Tsukamoto, and Australian actor Geoffrey Rush at the premiere of “Nelson San, Anata Wa Hito Wo Koroshimashitaka? (Mr Nelson, Did You Kill People?)” at the 83rd annual Venice International Film Festival. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/oasis-brings-swagger-venice-documentary-celebrates-reunion The Business Times en 2026-09-06T15:48:58+08:00 Oasis brings swagger to Venice as documentary celebrates reunion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/910432d00bf06d8b429d09c42e8018630485f4a9859cf42bea2664a86d58cdf1 British musicians Noel Gallagher (left) and Liam Gallagher of the rock band Oasis at the premiere of “Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger” during the 83rd Venice Film Festival. The film is being shown out of competition. British musicians Noel Gallagher (left) and Liam Gallagher of the rock band Oasis at the premiere of “Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger” during the 83rd Venice Film Festival. The film is being shown out of competition. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/luxury-watchmakers-say-gen-z-buying-trends-call-bold-changes The Business Times en 2026-09-06T15:38:18+08:00 Luxury watchmakers say Gen-Z buying trends call for bold changes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/94303af162122edae8d157954584f882c6d4db5c51a057b3997279c9a8c8637c The Royal Pop collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Swatch, unveiled earlier this year, recast Royal Oak design codes in an accessible, colorful pocket-watch format aimed in part at younger consumers. The Royal Pop collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Swatch, unveiled earlier this year, recast Royal Oak design codes in an accessible, colorful pocket-watch format aimed in part at younger consumers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/racist-hateful-comments-towards-indians-are-deeply-troubling-singaporeans-must-reject-hatred-sm-lee The Business Times en 2026-09-06T15:34:43+08:00 Racist, hateful comments towards Indians are deeply troubling; Singaporeans must reject hatred: SM Lee https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2a37a24f0ac1e822cbb262c32c18bd6ebdcdc820b99cd9d2c04fbf1753e20bd3 Singapore must continue to work hard to strengthen its cohesion and protect its racial harmony, says Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Singapore must continue to work hard to strengthen its cohesion and protect its racial harmony, says Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/singapores-national-accountancy-body-builds-lower-cost-regional-route-smaller-firms The Business Times en 2026-09-06T15:24:48+08:00 Singapore’s national accountancy body builds lower-cost regional route for smaller firms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f4a34747febea7cd33520ce9830f32259fb2220f1a247f8687468efbd792e567 Isca CEO Fann Kor says: “We are internationalising the usefulness of Singapore’s accountancy profession.” Isca CEO Fann Kor says: “We are internationalising the usefulness of Singapore’s accountancy profession.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/german-startup-isar-reaches-orbit-boost-europes-homegrown-launch-ambitions The Business Times en 2026-09-06T15:14:49+08:00 German startup Isar reaches orbit in boost to Europe’s homegrown launch ambitions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a5d60c3f42b1689fc7dd5387af5796ed393379346a728762c5b74c174ea67bb4 Blasting off from Norway’s Arctic Andoeya Spaceport, the uncrewed Spectrum carried five small satellites as well as an in-flight technological experiment. Blasting off from Norway’s Arctic Andoeya Spaceport, the uncrewed Spectrum carried five small satellites as well as an in-flight technological experiment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/people-related-issues-just-financially-material-businesses-climate-panel The Business Times en 2026-09-06T15:06:37+08:00 People-related issues just as ‘financially material’ for businesses as climate: panel https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e87b88985529c0deabaf42a9bb5c6f918ba92eed9969bbbfddbafbbdab4a254c From left: Vivien Ang, chief sub-editor at BT; Dr Ng Kok Hoe, head of case insights unit and social inclusion project, NUS; Sera Noviany, ESG and compliance head, APP Group; and Simon Rawson, executive director of TISFD. From left: Vivien Ang, chief sub-editor at BT; Dr Ng Kok Hoe, head of case insights unit and social inclusion project, NUS; Sera Noviany, ESG and compliance head, APP Group; and Simon Rawson, executive director of TISFD. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/director-buying-stamford-land-foundation-healthcare-lincotrade-isoteam The Business Times en 2026-09-06T14:30:00+08:00 Director buying in Stamford Land, Foundation Healthcare, Lincotrade, ISOTeam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a40e35e8ae3d2e7cffa9e420fc5817afbbfbc7663fff62094062e8fa9c3736f Over the five sessions, 100 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for more than 40 primary-listed stocks. Over the five sessions, 100 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for more than 40 primary-listed stocks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/jefferies-run-fund-has-nearly-us500-million-exposure-iron-ore-trader-radiant-world-ft The Business Times en 2026-09-06T12:58:31+08:00 Jefferies-run fund has nearly US$500 million exposure to iron ore trader Radiant World: FT https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1f59e4cefb89f7865f8e79b6d92c3ea62dc681ba0fa84d505ea7f1a573708c3a Iron ore trader Radiant World has come under scrutiny due to concerns that invoices provided to its banks may not have been valid. Iron ore trader Radiant World has come under scrutiny due to concerns that invoices provided to its banks may not have been valid. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sasseur-reit-eyes-south-east-asia-next-phase-growth-it-looks-beyond-china The Business Times en 2026-09-06T12:00:00+08:00 Sasseur Reit eyes South-east Asia for next phase of growth as it looks beyond China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f0c7102248cf896b14b4484bad08e042269fd6a18cc08f8edd2d75981c0ffbe1 Ella Jia (left), chief financial officer of Sasseur Reit’s manager, with CEO Cheng Hsing Yuen. Ella Jia (left), chief financial officer of Sasseur Reit’s manager, with CEO Cheng Hsing Yuen. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/people-care-about-clean-air-climate-action-starts-there The Business Times en 2026-09-06T12:00:00+08:00 People care about clean air. Climate action starts there https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b57c7126a9d8f0afb2466f2d8f0980341d2af9f1571f1a38fdaebe82ee33654 Singapore’s 2015 haze produced losses in tourism, hospitality, retail and entertainment, as footfall collapsed. Singapore’s 2015 haze produced losses in tourism, hospitality, retail and entertainment, as footfall collapsed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/ideal-trade-investors-eye-china-stock-options-south-korea-and-japan-ai-bets-grow-crowded The Business Times en 2026-09-06T11:33:39+08:00 ‘An ideal trade’: Investors eye China stock options as South Korea and Japan AI bets grow crowded https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/67205f486e56f687f696e9403948c58db5a0e8ed62bdee36a4e11d2948288bfe The growing importance of tech in Chinese indexes is helping attract investors as the government pushes for the industry’s self-reliance, according to BNP Paribas. The growing importance of tech in Chinese indexes is helping attract investors as the government pushes for the industry’s self-reliance, according to BNP Paribas. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/jakarta-airport-closure-extended-anak-krakatau-eruption-disrupts-flights The Business Times en 2026-09-06T10:54:06+08:00 Jakarta airport closure extended as Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts flights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/713518a62405cfa192b87daae9b32479e45f7aed48b879b172f024b67e23c2c3 Passengers queueing at check-in desks as flights are cancelled at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, in Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta. Passengers queueing at check-in desks as flights are cancelled at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, in Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/kremlin-calls-putins-talks-us-envoys-highly-useful-gives-no-sign-ukraine-breakthrough The Business Times en 2026-09-06T10:25:37+08:00 Kremlin calls Putin’s talks with US envoys ‘highly useful’ but gives no sign of Ukraine breakthrough https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/53eb566461ee14fd8e162c15d5f35174d4347f46cce617ac0b03c2f9f0b04357 (Front, from left) US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow on Sep 5. (Front, from left) US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow on Sep 5. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-acknowledges-agents-misuse-german-wiki-pledges-more-transparency-ai-incidents The Business Times en 2026-09-06T09:41:02+08:00 OpenAI acknowledges agents’ misuse of German wiki, pledges more transparency on AI incidents https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c8346aa0defc75e43d443f0f9b0d842cbe33263b1dc1d910602f7672d45754f6 In a separate incident in July, OpenAI agents escaped a testing environment and breached the systems of AI platform Hugging Face. In a separate incident in July, OpenAI agents escaped a testing environment and breached the systems of AI platform Hugging Face. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-iran-trade-attacks-vessels-waters-near-iran-conflict-deepens The Business Times en 2026-09-06T09:15:55+08:00 US, Iran trade attacks on vessels in waters near Iran as conflict deepens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cdbd7335d03a7bb9c96f68e382d2c56ee8ddd1519e4f115f9c13e6c9344ccf9e The aftermath of what US Central Command said are strikes on Iranian oil carriers on Sep 5. The aftermath of what US Central Command said are strikes on Iranian oil carriers on Sep 5. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/racist-comments-targeting-indians-shameful-and-cross-line-police-looking-them-shanmugam The Business Times en 2026-09-05T19:29:30+08:00 Racist comments targeting Indians ‘shameful’ and cross the line, police looking into them: Shanmugam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a3aa44ea32f65bb4505f46e237b83a941ac73f2a1b1568949980b604ca66a42 Senior Minister K Shanmugam said he decided to call out people making such comments so that this behaviour does not become normalised. Senior Minister K Shanmugam said he decided to call out people making such comments so that this behaviour does not become normalised. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/temasek-portfolio-firms-need-make-commercial-decisions-without-fear-politicisation-shanmugam The Business Times en 2026-09-05T19:22:57+08:00 Temasek, portfolio firms need to make commercial decisions without fear of politicisation: Shanmugam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/663d4227e953c3abbffca7cdac0247f1fc7bd408984a0f9e40aea1e74178eca4 Senior Minister K Shanmugam said that Temasek, as a shareholder in SIA, will expect the airline company to make its investment decisions responsibly. Senior Minister K Shanmugam said that Temasek, as a shareholder in SIA, will expect the airline company to make its investment decisions responsibly. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/indias-nse-eyes-sep-21-week-listing-after-regulator-clears-ipo-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-09-05T15:49:52+08:00 India's NSE eyes Sep 21-week listing after regulator clears IPO, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/336eb92afa2dbe20e9582df0b5c46c713dc486361fdaaa029a81a386c65b3bb5 NSE dominates trading in India’s equity derivatives market and is the world’s most active derivatives exchange by contracts traded.  NSE dominates trading in India’s equity derivatives market and is the world’s most active derivatives exchange by contracts traded.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singaporeans-lured-join-nanning-ponzi-scheme-free-dinners-s8-manicures-sprawling-condos The Business Times en 2026-09-05T14:16:19+08:00 Singaporeans lured to join Nanning Ponzi scheme with free dinners, S$8 manicures, sprawling condos https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/43ac38c6c77adf91abbbb9893b545fee977b096a39935c5f4b5e46791512ea61 The view from the condo complex where Singaporean public servant Alice (not her real name) stayed at during her trip to Nanning, China, in March. The view from the condo complex where Singaporean public servant Alice (not her real name) stayed at during her trip to Nanning, China, in March. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/what-trumps-venezuela-oil-grab-means-china The Business Times en 2026-09-05T12:08:24+08:00 What Trump’s Venezuela oil grab means for China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d3629b3d022fa1d92a1cfe4b4ec51715b4fa453bd55d361445c4a1148cb63b0e Tensions with China over Latin America could increase as President Donald Trump refocuses US attention on its own backyard.  Tensions with China over Latin America could increase as President Donald Trump refocuses US attention on its own backyard.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-cloud-firm-nscale-seeks-us3-5-billion-pre-ipo-financing The Business Times en 2026-09-05T11:30:00+08:00 AI cloud firm Nscale seeks US$3.5 billion in pre-IPO financing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2e98729b4098d992b7253bb97d056d1b27555bb1ff3d962fba2ad51f19679c37 The company is looking beyond just supplying AI model makers. The company is looking beyond just supplying AI model makers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/white-house-reviews-candidates-replace-hegseth-deputy-feinberg-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-09-05T10:46:25+08:00 White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b003d7ebf42dc135099959abfd1d64d781e8a648514c8523a1d62e9ae5b74fe Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Steve Feinberg (left) has his full support and “isn’t going anywhere.” Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Steve Feinberg (left) has his full support and “isn’t going anywhere.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/mbappe-denied-death-betis-beat-real-madrid The Business Times en 2026-09-05T10:28:28+08:00 Mbappe denied at the death as Betis beat Real Madrid https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b6db44c567d9df4a81ace54215e4dfc24dd781e68bfc5790c3ea14b1a826958 Madrid got one final opportunity deep into stoppage time, but Valles saved Mbappe’s spot kick to preserve Betis’s lead and secure the three points. Madrid got one final opportunity deep into stoppage time, but Valles saved Mbappe’s spot kick to preserve Betis’s lead and secure the three points. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-plans-state-dinner-xi-during-china-leaders-us-trip The Business Times en 2026-09-05T10:09:18+08:00 Trump plans state dinner for Xi during China leader’s US trip https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4938082dff842c446cb049095c6a80fcdf94a81d9172e77462da39c094b4fb19 The visit will be the latest mile-marker in the roller coaster relationship between the two countries. The visit will be the latest mile-marker in the roller coaster relationship between the two countries. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-ipo-launch-shifts-toward-mid-october-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-09-05T09:56:20+08:00 Anthropic IPO launch shifts toward mid-October, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/237d4d54820b54f153a491f09f0293a139ae57bd26656c1a13ddea9d60ec1090 Now that it is not expected until late September, the people added, cautioning that the plans, including the timing, are subject to change. Now that it is not expected until late September, the people added, cautioning that the plans, including the timing, are subject to change. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-he-will-spend-us400-million-us500-million-his-super-pac-midterm-elections The Business Times en 2026-09-05T09:17:41+08:00 Trump says he will spend US$400 million to US$500 million from his super PAC on midterm elections https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/333b6549a8b7d26d73de63be13218947e772fbd07a96ad804aefe5348ebd83a5 Trump said he might spend some of his money in the 2028 election year, when voters decide who will succeed him as the next president.  Trump said he might spend some of his money in the 2028 election year, when voters decide who will succeed him as the next president.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/musk-pushes-regulatory-limits-teslas-cybercab-robotaxi-service The Business Times en 2026-09-05T09:09:39+08:00 Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi service https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/14de3bdd5cde00d2b33fa77b02ff8203f229f1dcd334404636de235d1683e05b The golden, butterfly-door Cybercab embodies Musk’s strategy of betting the company on self-driving software and robotics.  The golden, butterfly-door Cybercab embodies Musk’s strategy of betting the company on self-driving software and robotics.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/early-isak-double-leads-liverpool-victory-ipswich The Business Times en 2026-09-05T09:01:07+08:00 Early Isak double leads Liverpool to victory at Ipswich https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2ca38420a08495b7a2eff3bf445ad89ad31e5f28967e2d86a6195632b48271b The Merseysiders climb to fifth in the table with five points from their three matches. The Merseysiders climb to fifth in the table with five points from their three matches. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-china-gear-mid-september-ai-safety-talks The Business Times en 2026-09-05T08:53:57+08:00 US, China gear up for mid-September AI safety talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/050e7cb941b5c68938c1214a10c908d4946c641055a7066947475ac6c54baee9 US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due to meet on Sep 24 during a summit in Washington. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due to meet on Sep 24 during a summit in Washington. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-structured-venezuela-oil-position-protect-it-dilution-official-says The Business Times en 2026-09-05T08:35:31+08:00 US structured Venezuela oil position to protect it from dilution, official says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e47919ea051b13e8cf8efc33d958e73337c8d3096ec9dfc8ad26a62f0fdcf1f NABEP was granted 100-year rights to 17 oilfields holding an estimated 65 billion barrels of reserves as part of the recent deal between Washington and Caracas. NABEP was granted 100-year rights to 17 oilfields holding an estimated 65 billion barrels of reserves as part of the recent deal between Washington and Caracas. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-ends-week-higher-renewed-us-iran-strikes-diesel-hits-record The Business Times en 2026-09-05T08:06:59+08:00 Oil ends week higher on renewed US-Iran strikes, diesel hits record https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e751f49cf4e6cb56641fe336eb0ce4cebaf5d530bc7931f373d27d2d00eaeecb Brent crude futures settled at US$92.68 a barrel, up 76 cents or 0.8 per cent. Brent crude futures settled at US$92.68 a barrel, up 76 cents or 0.8 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-log-weekly-losses-inflation-worries-volkswagen-jumps The Business Times en 2026-09-05T07:56:59+08:00 European shares log weekly losses on inflation worries; Volkswagen jumps https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/846ee9c73cbc406152cc186d53a4fbf926e164aa6fb33f32c40fab4434f32bef The benchmark Stoxx 600 ticked up 0.1% to finish at 649.88 points on Friday, capping a volatile week with an overall decline of 0.8%.  The benchmark Stoxx 600 ticked up 0.1% to finish at 649.88 points on Friday, capping a volatile week with an overall decline of 0.8%.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-lower-solid-jobs-data-fuels-hawkish-fed-bets The Business Times en 2026-09-05T07:48:30+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends lower as solid jobs data fuels hawkish Fed bets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b022c93de1905aaeb08e01255c5f114dc98bc8211d197c88745a34b4169f3af9 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 272.51 points, or 0.5% to 53,413.60. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 272.51 points, or 0.5% to 53,413.60.