https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sia-buy-4800-tonnes-sustainable-aviation-fuel-aethers-singapore-plant?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T11:32:36+08:00 SIA to buy up to 4,800 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel from Aether’s Singapore plant https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b8116103d44e825c63cf28f6d94fae19829527cb6319e12b20bb3b8f034347f The agreement marks SIA’s first purchase of sustainable aviation fuel using new technology that converts waste carbon feedstocks into aviation fuel. The agreement marks SIA’s first purchase of sustainable aviation fuel using new technology that converts waste carbon feedstocks into aviation fuel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/hows-us-china-tech-war-going-ask-ai The Business Times en 2026-10-29T11:18:34+08:00 How’s the US-China tech war going? Ask AI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bf933ec27e9075ec48eae66ca95376451faa4526fd933d7161791210d937bea5 A study found AI’s reading of C-suite disclosures matched independent sell-side assessments almost in lockstep. A study found AI’s reading of C-suite disclosures matched independent sell-side assessments almost in lockstep. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-sees-only-unacceptable-ideas-latest-draft-deal-end-war-official-says The Business Times en 2026-10-29T10:39:14+08:00 Iran sees only ‘unacceptable ideas’ in latest draft deal to end war, official says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4d02bcd880249664053338ae0fe35707469bf096df24f09130f11b22522e8ba A mural depicts an Iranian drone on a street in Teheran, which is said to be considering the new peace proposal, with a response expected by the end of the week. A mural depicts an Iranian drone on a street in Teheran, which is said to be considering the new peace proposal, with a response expected by the end of the week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ultragreen-ai-shares-down-9-7-after-guiding-lower-fy2026-revenue?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T09:39:25+08:00 UltraGreen.ai shares down 9.7% after guiding for lower FY2026 revenue https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b0728047aace9923d5717d5dcbb6892fd3b30825fb401005c1637fe2bf98d40 UltraGreen.ai IPO on the SGX UltraGreen.ai was listed on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange in December 2025 at US$1.45. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/samsung-posts-record-profit-q3-ai-chip-boom The Business Times en 2026-10-29T09:21:00+08:00 Samsung posts record profit in Q3 on AI chip boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a6c2d1a05249c67a5a462c8aa2bf097f7d79311dde15c62ddd9ae0347d7917b The top memory chip maker posted a 107.4 trillion won operating profit for the July-to-October period. The top memory chip maker posted a 107.4 trillion won operating profit for the July-to-October period. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cdl-hospitality-trusts-q3-npi-rises-7-1-s36-7-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T08:55:23+08:00 CDL Hospitality Trusts Q3 NPI rises 7.1% to S$36.7 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3a811f731174a15ef1e24bae85b14e1afbfa43ef5ec4bdd7dddfdfd3ffea2d1e Its revenue rose 4.1% to S$72 million, from S$69.2 million previously. Its revenue rose 4.1% to S$72 million, from S$69.2 million previously. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ultragreen-ai-q3-revenue-43-9-expects-fy2026-revenue-fall-short-guidance?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T08:47:12+08:00 UltraGreen.ai Q3 revenue up 43.9% but expects FY2026 revenue to fall short of guidance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e143089776c5ddad68934b8bcc19a2b1e2ad188eaa84404708daacc66d14e4c Verdye UltraGreen.ai says the US operating environment has become more challenging with the entry of competing indocyanine green products. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/keppel-posts-20-rise-q3-net-profit-new-keppel-earnings-15?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T08:46:11+08:00 Keppel posts 20% rise in Q3 net profit; New Keppel earnings up 15% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/862481ff7b282531a8ad63c46197c1f7efb0563ddff280a3372fdff406b9a9aa The increase in New Keppel’s profit was underpinned by stronger performance in its connectivity segment and steady earnings from its infrastructure segment. The increase in New Keppel’s profit was underpinned by stronger performance in its connectivity segment and steady earnings from its infrastructure segment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/far-east-hospitality-trust-q3-net-property-income-6-3-s27-6-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T08:43:38+08:00 Far East Hospitality Trust Q3 net property income up 6.3% at S$27.6 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2e083dd81b64e8eb92dfa34fb927f0cf505df64522baa0d0775ea0d7da0267c image of FEHT’s property four points by sheraton nagoya Stronger performance at Four Points by Sheraton Nagoya has driven the increase in revenue. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-keppel-cict-mlt-golden-agri-wilmar-cdlht-feht-ultragreen-ai?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T08:38:15+08:00 Stocks to watch: Keppel, CICT, MLT, Golden-Agri, Wilmar, CDLHT, FEHT, UltraGreen.ai https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/862481ff7b282531a8ad63c46197c1f7efb0563ddff280a3372fdff406b9a9aa Keppel reported a 20 per cent increase in its net profit for the third quarter ended Sep 30, 2026. Keppel reported a 20 per cent increase in its net profit for the third quarter ended Sep 30, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-cuts-losses-fed-pauses-and-stays-silent-future-hikes The Business Times en 2026-10-29T08:23:44+08:00 Gold cuts losses as Fed pauses and stays silent on future hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3dd23cb4598c098cc6d0f1f5e96c2d5c8a0c9c163114424bc1453ae78b10ca0a The Fed’s rate outlook has largely dictated gold prices in recent months.  The Fed’s rate outlook has largely dictated gold prices in recent months.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cict-q3-npi-rises-13-8-s334-9-million-contributions-paragon-and-other-acquisitions?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T08:11:07+08:00 CICT Q3 NPI rises 13.8% to S$334.9 million on contributions from Paragon and other acquisitions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d4b0cac810f4df71aadab423c50511788041530192234bca2bd467cc65ac952c The acquisition of Paragon mall for S$3.9 billion in July this year contributed to CICT’s higher revenue and NPI. The acquisition of Paragon mall for S$3.9 billion in July this year contributed to CICT’s higher revenue and NPI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/jp-morgan-asset-management-drive-expansion-asia-pacific?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T08:00:00+08:00 JP Morgan Asset Management to drive expansion in Asia-Pacific https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/95846275e9609d90c4579aea7539712d62ed84ece1bd545b26e9355b8ab0c1dd Dan Watkins, JPMAM’s CEO for the Asia-Pacific, expects every market in the region – especially China, Australia and Japan – to contribute to the firm’s growth. Dan Watkins, JPMAM’s CEO for the Asia-Pacific, expects every market in the region – especially China, Australia and Japan – to contribute to the firm’s growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-downplays-vances-outreach-iran-move-offer-medical-supplies The Business Times en 2026-10-29T07:20:38+08:00 Trump downplays Vance’s outreach to Iran as move to offer medical supplies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de7508e7db0004a2cbc97a26abf730c6b787deb047d37165dabe2049deb387eb Vance’s letter to Iranian official Mohsen Rezaee signals fresh US outreach after Trump threatened to renew strikes against Iran following US midterms. Vance’s letter to Iranian official Mohsen Rezaee signals fresh US outreach after Trump threatened to renew strikes against Iran following US midterms. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapore-universities-could-do-more-shed-light-endowment-returns?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore universities could do more to shed light on endowment returns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e0a908b3d717511b45b584b1c40c0effbe79e6d57ee36010f96817b82e6c6f7 A common disclosure framework could strengthen public accountability and give stakeholders a clearer picture of how universities manage their endowment funds. A common disclosure framework could strengthen public accountability and give stakeholders a clearer picture of how universities manage their endowment funds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/maybank-extends-ringgit-current-account-eligible-singapore-corporate-clients?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T07:00:00+08:00 Maybank extends ringgit current account to eligible Singapore corporate clients https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b159b588de33316078fb4d8998930fa63c1798b52e8fac423c1e2a154497563 Rremittances and transfers from Maybank Singapore to Maybank Malaysia will not incur fees. Rremittances and transfers from Maybank Singapore to Maybank Malaysia will not incur fees. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/alphabet-shares-fall-after-revenue-miss-cash-burn-worsens The Business Times en 2026-10-29T06:48:42+08:00 Alphabet shares fall after revenue miss, cash burn worsens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fdbee5cba0ed3fce6098f58befe9c8229dd072f1e38c6c1348562162a4cbb100 The tech giant’s total revenue for Q3 was US$127.6 billion, short of analysts’ US$128.2 billion estimate, according to LSEG data. The tech giant’s total revenue for Q3 was US$127.6 billion, short of analysts’ US$128.2 billion estimate, according to LSEG data. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/microsofts-cloud-growth-cash-flow-offer-respite-ai-spending-fears The Business Times en 2026-10-29T06:34:42+08:00 Microsoft's cloud growth, cash flow offer respite from AI spending fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fd4994d94b87c6599bef1866ae24b6fd32917bd04daf4b44496a2aaca24fea09 Microsoft generated US$18.6 billion in free cash flow as its Azure cloud computing business surged 48%. Microsoft generated US$18.6 billion in free cash flow as its Azure cloud computing business surged 48%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-declines-traders-parse-signs-fresh-diplomacy-iran The Business Times en 2026-10-29T06:18:41+08:00 Oil declines as traders parse signs of fresh diplomacy on Iran https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4e51121bd092e054cf661b8a24b6e3d03166f2d25b661deae84840b4e39c7995 Brent has rallied by 11% in October, touching the highest since April, as the conflict has dragged on.  Brent has rallied by 11% in October, touching the highest since April, as the conflict has dragged on.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-subdued-earnings-and-oil-prices-weigh The Business Times en 2026-10-29T06:11:35+08:00 Europe's Stoxx 600 subdued as earnings and oil prices weigh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/745b560285a0503bbc70d2a3ea0f59cf0949d0cc23ec9e35d1521627c6447fbb The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rises 0.07%, with the media and mining indices among the biggest laggards. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rises 0.07%, with the media and mining indices among the biggest laggards. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-ends-higher-fed-holds-key-rate-steady-focus-turns-earnings The Business Times en 2026-10-29T06:07:20+08:00 Wall Street ends higher as Fed holds key rate steady, focus turns to earnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/638e08411337ad831debb009011ad3f5a33e4ebe491ce3d7fe0e333434e13f07 The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index outperformed the broader market, bouncing back from its recent sell-off. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index outperformed the broader market, bouncing back from its recent sell-off. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/fed-leaves-rates-unchanged-it-awaits-more-information-delays-changes-until-after-us-midterms The Business Times en 2026-10-29T05:49:31+08:00 Fed leaves rates unchanged as it awaits ‘more information’, delays changes until after US midterms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/76264d79758767af96ffdc94e8bd7c9faa42471b8b75fa49fff96180013324b5 Fed chairman Kevin Warsh did not offer guidance on the outlook for monetary policy, but acknowledged that the central bank had not achieved price stability. Fed chairman Kevin Warsh did not offer guidance on the outlook for monetary policy, but acknowledged that the central bank had not achieved price stability. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/airbus-holds-annual-targets-bets-year-end-delivery-surge The Business Times en 2026-10-29T01:13:11+08:00 Airbus holds annual targets, bets on year-end delivery surge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d69c428171746ebbd99c275a153e694cd3a0d544c4628c61cfa525f50d1f7d4f The Airbus logo. Airbus’ adjusted operating profit reached 1.77 billion euros in the three months to Sep 30, broadly matching analysts’ estimate in a poll compiled by the company. Airbus’ adjusted operating profit reached 1.77 billion euros in the three months to Sep 30, broadly matching analysts’ estimate in a poll compiled by the company. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-giants-funding-ambitions-test-wall-streets-appetite-risk?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T23:04:56+08:00 AI giants’ funding ambitions test Wall Street’s appetite for risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/edbdb344a9d985f4aefddbaa70617a331a9ddf1a21a0ec189b999662e206ebf1 While Anthropic’s soaring revenue helped ease AI growth concerns, its mounting losses have raised fresh questions. While Anthropic’s soaring revenue helped ease AI growth concerns, its mounting losses have raised fresh questions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-choppy-mega-cap-losses-offset-chip-gains-fed-decision The Business Times en 2026-10-28T22:45:00+08:00 Wall Street choppy as mega-cap losses offset chip gains before Fed decision https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c5eef4a4cfa4ac716a741ff4c735e636234b5b12ef8ad297b3e856c5bd7732d Investors are focusing on hyperscaler earnings and the US Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest-rate decision. Investors are focusing on hyperscaler earnings and the US Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest-rate decision. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-finance-minister-vows-keep-fiscal-position-stable-through-economic-storms?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T22:26:47+08:00 UK finance minister vows to keep fiscal position stable through economic storms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cc0b578e3228ab2cdc003b5874bee340701d618d9773929d652a3ccc678f9bea UK Finance Minister John Healey announced measures including a three percentage point hike in the bank surcharge, starting in January and running for 15 months. UK Finance Minister John Healey announced measures including a three percentage point hike in the bank surcharge, starting in January and running for 15 months. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/singapore-indonesia-reach-political-commitment-address-transboundary-issues?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T21:27:47+08:00 Singapore, Indonesia reach political commitment to address transboundary issues https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ee29559f9b54883e70235fd373ea8f5084a1edd3e15fd2a5799fb9b124ef5a25 Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (left) met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in the latter’s private residence in Hambalang, Bogor on Oct 28, 2026. Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (left) met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in the latter’s private residence in Hambalang, Bogor. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/greenback-steady-ahead-fed-decision-focus-uk-budget?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T20:57:06+08:00 Greenback steady ahead of Fed decision; focus on UK Budget https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/161a183f52f90495c48261096267d4a8ec3b35be977d099b9c490fc7aa112f01 The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six other currencies, was trading at a two-week high of 102.37. The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six other currencies, was trading at a two-week high of 102.37. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/aoxin-qm-gets-sgxs-nod-mainboard-move?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T19:59:05+08:00 Aoxin Q&M gets SGX’s nod for mainboard move https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ebda91f78bddcdd903334ff0fdc1ca471fdf22c0f6b34e07c800bf2cce1fc456 A man wearing a mask walks past a Q&M Dental Surgery clinic in Singapore. Aoxin Q&M in March proposed a 150 million yuan acquisition of a 100% stake a dental group in central China. Aoxin Q&M in March proposed a 150 million yuan acquisition of a 100% stake a dental group in central China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hong-kong-listed-metasurface-launches-s9-72-million-placement-ahead-sgx-catalist-dual-listing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T19:47:53+08:00 Hong Kong-listed Metasurface launches S$9.72 million placement ahead of SGX Catalist dual listing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a250ebbfa3d4b2444d857057701ac8493b7682f543bcaa8b4eed2277903826e7 Founder and CEO Chua Chwee Lee’s deemed interest in Metasurface will fall to 33.02 per cent after the placement, from 37.02 per cent before. Founder and CEO Chua Chwee Lee’s deemed interest in Metasurface will fall to 33.02 per cent after the placement, from 37.02 per cent before. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/unilevers-sales-jump-indian-shoppers-snap-dove-soap?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T19:00:25+08:00 Unilever’s sales jump as Indian shoppers snap up Dove soap https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/38d740faac50a3c09b3f2acf1ffc0a10f13071a02ddcc15e20107983bda708a8 Unilever’s underlying sales increased 5.2% in its fiscal third quarter, the company said, led by developing markets. Unilever’s underlying sales increased 5.2% in its fiscal third quarter, the company said, led by developing markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-282?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 28) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82111ec98513915fc3f8f02bea29d6d020391ae4138fe1dfd12a86a7859f8830 Minister K Shanmugam (left, centre) says the government will publicly name the CEOs and companies that voluntarily agree to assessments of their operations and supply chains. Minister K Shanmugam (left, centre) says the government will publicly name the CEOs and companies that voluntarily agree to assessments of their operations and supply chains. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/coe-review-motor-traders-suggest-using-vehicle-length-engine-size-and-power-classify-cars?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:44:21+08:00 COE review: Motor traders suggest using vehicle length, engine size and power to classify cars https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a9fc96fcae0540ce858388b3e701c3c3652bf6e383f7f7b4214249dcebd8aa3b Suzuki cars at the Singapore Motorshow. Category A has seen an influx of higher-value models which have driven its COE premium to match – and at times even exceed – Category B’s premium in 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/about-11000-homes-planned-maju-forest-gillman-barracks-sites-more-greenery-be-retained?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:30:00+08:00 About 11,000 homes planned on Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks sites with more greenery to be retained  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/49912afdcce29e64a843e09966d6c6a816981cb88e2bd5665b9fe8db0c66076a A section of Maju Forest. At Maju Forest, land preparation works are slated to begin in the first half of 2028, with public access to the site restricted once works begin. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mas-urges-banks-limit-exposure-or-cut-ties-clients-over-clear-environmental-breaches-linked-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:20:38+08:00 MAS urges banks to limit exposure or cut ties with clients over clear environmental breaches linked to haze https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1219810974ce285ae5447aecf0d2d5fdd7463e4de420d1a8e4362b2de29d8b1c Earlier in October, banks in Singapore say that they could reduce funding or exit relationships with errant companies linked to the haze. Earlier in October, banks in Singapore say that they could reduce funding or exit relationships with errant companies linked to the haze. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mapletree-logistics-trust-q2-dpu-flat-s0-01816?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:18:18+08:00 Mapletree Logistics Trust Q2 DPU flat at S$0.01816 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/66193dc107619b2dfe35a735c9cbe282ce0847c6a79e22dbd6fdcadb2778d7a1 The Mapletree logo is displayed on a building in Singapore. The manager of Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) posted a distribution per unit of S$0.01816 for its second quarter ended Sep 30. The distribution will be paid out on Dec 17, after the record date of Nov 5. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/us-data-centre-divestments-top-priority-mapletree-industrial-trust-q2-income-slips?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:17:30+08:00 US data centre divestments top priority for Mapletree Industrial Trust as Q2 income slips https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/debba05757a1d0e6e6dfb8dfa4ea5ad2f50a714f72090132eec5b87326d22bca In Singapore, MIT achieved a positive weighted average rental reversion rate of 6.9% in Q2, up from 5.3 per cent in Q1. In Singapore, MIT achieved a positive weighted average rental reversion rate of 6.9% in Q2, up from 5.3 per cent in Q1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-end-flattish-even-local-banks-gain-sti-0-02?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:16:39+08:00 Singapore stocks end flattish even as local banks gain; STI up 0.02% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b2ff4fe33ac60028a4f1ea2356b4b551f5404941bd24c53591bde380bad4185d DBS was the most actively traded stock in terms of value, with a volume of three million shares and a value of S$219.5 million. DBS was the most actively traded stock in terms of value, with a volume of three million shares and a value of S$219.5 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wilmar-back-black-q3-profit-us281-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:14:16+08:00 Wilmar back in the black with Q3 profit of US$281 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4af06b8bd359b6547e23e91f66e4b995c43bd30d50b0fa6def0294e5b3ff856 The National Environment Agency on Oct 23 issued notices to 10 Singapore-registered companies, including Wilmar International. The National Environment Agency on Oct 23 issued notices to 10 Singapore-registered companies, including Wilmar International. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/sgx-needs-still-tougher-governance-rules-attract-smart-money?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:04:48+08:00 SGX needs still-tougher governance rules to attract the smart money https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6fa15060269532ea242e1d31d749be857965aa65ae6bcc0f1496db41233ea3ee SGX RegCo CEO Tan Boon Gin says: “Boilerplate disclosure is better than no disclosure at all.” SGX RegCo CEO Tan Boon Gin says: “Boilerplate disclosure is better than no disclosure at all.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/quantedge-foundation-commits-s50-million-advance-social-mobility-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:00:00+08:00 Quantedge Foundation commits S$50 million to advance social mobility in Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57b0368f062376600d6c6bffa7d1c9f8c257515352251db4004aa1f8308b8c4b artist’s impression of qolab, quantedge foundation’s new initiative An artist's impression of Quantedge Opportunity Lab, a new space for early stage non-profits that is scheduled to open in 2028. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/thailand-holds-key-rate-lifts-growth-outlook-ai-exports?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T17:18:26+08:00 Thailand holds key rate, lifts growth outlook on AI exports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/066827788c094780a44b2be76ed68f65a63a8ae8343a4c9139d04df8eebcf087 Thailand’s economy has shown signs of improvement, with exports rising 24% from the year-ago period in September, as the AI boom lifted demand for electronics. Thailand’s economy has shown signs of improvement, with exports rising 24% from the year-ago period in September, as the AI boom lifted demand for electronics. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/0-1-horsepower-push-how-scuderia-ferrari-hp-partnership-drives-shells-innovation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T17:12:21+08:00 The 0.1 horsepower push: How Scuderia Ferrari HP partnership drives Shell’s innovation  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/235577634f5e261d31ec126ec1e2e294eae4569a5e5c074402601412dcfec729 From left: Shell Singapore chairman Aw Kah Peng; Scuderia Ferrari HP drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton; Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng; and Shell president (trading and supply) Andrew Smith. From left: Shell Singapore chairman Aw Kah Peng; Scuderia Ferrari HP drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton; Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng; and Shell president (trading and supply) Andrew Smith. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/firms-linked-haze-pledge-cooperation-meeting-shanmugam-government-table-changes-haze-law?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T17:00:00+08:00 Firms linked to haze pledge cooperation in meeting with Shanmugam; government to table changes to haze law https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82111ec98513915fc3f8f02bea29d6d020391ae4138fe1dfd12a86a7859f8830 Minister K Shanmugam (left, centre) says the government will publicly name the CEOs and companies that voluntarily agree to assessments of their operations and supply chains. Minister K Shanmugam (left, centre) says the government will publicly name the CEOs and companies that voluntarily agree to assessments of their operations and supply chains. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/enterprisesg-lenovo-launch-24-month-accelerator-support-singapore-based-startups?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T16:30:38+08:00 EnterpriseSG, Lenovo launch 24-month accelerator to support Singapore-based startups https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0be65786f2a2f4a15927bcb67867fa3706d647f15e996760eb9bc2a0a4fa66a1 A humanoid robot by Lenovo. This is part of the company’s smart manufacturing solutions and is used for automated parcel sorting. Lenovo’s humanoid robot, which can be used for automated parcel sorting, is among the company’s smart manufacturing solutions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/pure-investment-vehicle-smu-backs-startup-ventures-us10-million-fund?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T16:25:34+08:00 ‘Pure investment vehicle’: SMU backs startup ventures with US$10 million fund https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0fbcc6c0584f76e49d02579a88687c7ba8b2d9f3f99186f77e91343f4023e404 Rony Palathinkal (extreme left) of the SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship says deep-tech startups can access a US$10 million fund to pilot and scale their ventures. Rony Palathinkal (extreme left) of the SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship says deep-tech startups can access a US$10 million fund to pilot and scale their ventures. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vinfast-mitsubishi-weigh-philippine-ev-production-state-incentives-near?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T16:23:00+08:00 VinFast, Mitsubishi weigh Philippine EV production as state incentives near https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1353229665e4d5640e4d9560f41d0546469baafe9e4404c1f91d1e24b4022811 Vingroup is planning a US$500 million production hub in the province of Batangas, around 94 km south of Manila. Vingroup is planning a US$500 million production hub in the province of Batangas, around 94 km south of Manila. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-payments-network-appoints-ceo-board?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T15:46:57+08:00 Singapore Payments Network appoints CEO, board https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fa650c6c65d75a6f1230844f2f686a4986f9056212e75c72b55c84541cdd6170 SPAN is a not-for-profit entity set up by MAS and the Association of Banks in Singapore to administer and govern Singapore’s national payment schemes. SPAN is a not-for-profit entity set up by MAS and the Association of Banks in Singapore to administer and govern Singapore’s national payment schemes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/oil-market-should-brace-forever-stalemate-iran The Business Times en 2026-10-28T15:35:39+08:00 The oil market should brace for a forever stalemate in Iran https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c8c0915fe1383023e476e1318370052e54b3b3877bae0b443fb9aa7db0a8e732 The market is anticipating that the conflict will resume soon, which has driven the West Texas Intermediate up by more than 10% this month. The market is anticipating that the conflict will resume soon, which has driven the West Texas Intermediate up by more than 10% this month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/skillsfuture-level-programme-cover-140-more-courses-including-finance-and-tech?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T15:08:00+08:00 SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme to cover 140 more courses, including in finance and tech https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9168db067503b59bba5bce545f50cb1bbc812fa2f0535218c403b8ae8f973e1f The expansion will broaden the programme beyond its initial focus on training at institutes of higher learning. The expansion will broaden the programme beyond its initial focus on training at institutes of higher learning. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/another-crash-landing-brazils-economy The Business Times en 2026-10-28T15:00:00+08:00 Another crash-landing for Brazil’s economy? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02272468a8d0359bb662b14afe543362b31787868aadabf1326ef47d573c2d96 Supporters waiting to hear Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speak in Sao Paulo, Brazil. During Lula’s re-election campaign, he promised additional benefits, subsidies and tax relief that could cost 0.4% to 0.6% of GDP in 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/philippines-will-defend-peso-hard-we-possibly-can-president The Business Times en 2026-10-28T14:53:32+08:00 Philippines will defend peso ‘as hard as we possibly can’: President https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0d56ee58cb4321bd5ac1f27b4ba2a9b1132a8c2b3005fb975ac4b794b6fa056 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says: “Our foreign exchange reserves are healthy. And that’s what we draw on to defend the peso.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mainboard-newbie-mi-material-ends-first-day-nearly-unchanged-s1-82-active-trading?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T14:43:07+08:00 Mainboard newbie Mi Material ends first day nearly unchanged at S$1.82 in active trading https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8fb1e60f125cee63151dd7fb68d7ac02ab9acc8556fcda9e1a9a3885f7223bfd Mi Material CEO and executive director Kevin Tan (left) with executive director Heng Kok Lin. Mi Material CEO and executive director Kevin Tan (left) with executive director Heng Kok Lin. The company’s IPO comprised 77.5 million shares at S$1.80 apiece. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ubs-meets-expectations-us2-7-billion-q3-profit The Business Times en 2026-10-28T14:38:24+08:00 UBS meets expectations with US$2.7 billion Q3 profit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c33943f306a91d55faf2e617366ec0b7019ceaf81532fd99e3fabaf2d8ff940e UBS repurchased US$1.8 billion of shares in Q3 and plans to complete its buyback programme of US$3 billion in February 2027. UBS repurchased US$1.8 billion of shares in Q3 and plans to complete its buyback programme of US$3 billion in February 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bnp-paribas-beats-q3-profit-forecast-unveils-us1-4-billion-share-buyback The Business Times en 2026-10-28T14:23:34+08:00 BNP Paribas beats Q3 profit forecast, unveils US$1.4 billion share buyback https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e356dd2d96d353a4f97316dbc1a6c2b5d959a89b6c5b87f2727148ad26d5fe1 BNP Paribas said its Q3 net income climbed 14% to 3.5 billion euros, which beat the 3.2 billion euro average forecasts of analysts polled by the bank. BNP Paribas said its Q3 net income climbed 14% to 3.5 billion euros, which beat the 3.2 billion euro average forecasts of analysts polled by the bank. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/keppel-seeks-us1-billion-vietnam-investments-it-joins-countrys-international-financial-centre?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T14:09:45+08:00 Keppel seeks US$1 billion for Vietnam investments as it joins country’s international financial centre https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/862481ff7b282531a8ad63c46197c1f7efb0563ddff280a3372fdff406b9a9aa Keppel has operated for about four decades in Vietnam and built a portfolio of 30 projects with total registered investment capital exceeding S$5 billion. Keppel has operated for about four decades in Vietnam and built a portfolio of 30 projects with total registered investment capital exceeding S$5 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sgx-regco-seeks-further-disclosures-plantation-firms-including-links-haze-notice-recipients?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T13:35:38+08:00 SGX RegCo seeks further disclosures from plantation firms, including links to haze notice recipients https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/92fdbaab4f33440cf2df1145733e6fc81bddf57604db649d3249a387048c1d66 SGX RegCo has asked the companies to explain their policies and measures to monitor, prevent and respond to fires. SGX RegCo has asked the companies to explain their policies and measures to monitor, prevent and respond to fires. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/childcare-leave-expands-s-esg-must-reflect-family-support The Business Times en 2026-10-28T12:30:00+08:00 As childcare leave expands, the ‘S’ in ESG must reflect family support https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c9d265965cf6869f2b2d039a21f2ca086ce992f6369036f8be8e1ae6201c577 For employers, the practical task is clear: equip managers to support fathers in taking parental leave, arrange reliable cover and make family-friendly policies safe to use. For employers, the practical task is clear: equip managers to support fathers in taking parental leave, arrange reliable cover and make family-friendly policies safe to use. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singpost-streamline-eu-bound-shipments-under-new-customs-rules-nov-1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T12:23:36+08:00 SingPost to streamline EU-bound shipments under new customs rules from Nov 1 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c82ec7fc496e53c1438acd6c072a26d0e69cd73fdb04c9370d0f2d673d03f0f3 The move aims to reduce shipping delays, border rejections and unexpected tax charges for recipients The move aims to reduce shipping delays, border rejections and unexpected tax charges for recipients https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/chinese-government-speed-bond-sales-stimulate-growth The Business Times en 2026-10-28T12:20:33+08:00 Chinese government to speed bond sales to stimulate growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ef96e1426d0548c02832f716d4bf2995c6d3e91c930cbf0a0a724b2de63c477 The push will give Beijing more fiscal firepower to shore up the economy, helping offset challenges from sluggish consumption and a weak job market. The push will give Beijing more fiscal firepower to shore up the economy, helping offset challenges from sluggish consumption and a weak job market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/style-society/precious-new-additions-favourite-jewellery-collections?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T12:00:00+08:00 Precious new additions to favourite jewellery collections https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/610f1d9af54fd4a2cdf451feb57ecc11c630fe1f4b083c4752198f09c1caf15e Tiffany HardWear medium link drop earrings in yellow gold with pearls and turquoise. Tiffany HardWear medium link drop earrings in yellow gold with pearls and turquoise. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/colour-separation-house-creative-producer-allegro-print-finds-its-niche-experimentation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T12:00:00+08:00 From colour separation house to creative producer: Allegro Print finds its niche with experimentation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d10998cc8cf807e58c66d1d9b1c90c2a97508de31fc87bb3bc68b48a2fd0bfb6 image of Ho Yeow Liang and Merlyn Tay, executive directors of Allegro Print Ho Yeow Liang (left), executive director of Allegro Print, and Merlyn Tay, executive director and founder of Allegro Print. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/australian-inflation-runs-hot-q3-cements-case-imminent-rate-rise The Business Times en 2026-10-28T11:45:28+08:00 Australian inflation runs hot in Q3, cements case for imminent rate rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4daf8c82ba83a7d348d2712e179208c3dd79798c08ddb0e816fb2b36e0ed6bd8 The consumer price index rose 1.3% in Q3, after an increase of 0.6% in Q2, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed. The consumer price index rose 1.3% in Q3, after an increase of 0.6% in Q2, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/new-zealand-central-bank-unexpectedly-holds-rates-signals-likely-hikes The Business Times en 2026-10-28T11:19:05+08:00 New Zealand central bank unexpectedly holds rates, signals likely hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/93e4b9e2f4289dc46b715fd23090cddb36ea7dc26f186e5f4168d43a24bc98ee The cash rate is well below its peak of 5.5% in August 2024, after the central bank embarked on a rapid easing cycle as the economy struggled and inflation eased. The cash rate is well below its peak of 5.5% in August 2024, after the central bank embarked on a rapid easing cycle as the economy struggled and inflation eased. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-west-fire?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T11:03:31+08:00 Why the West is on fire https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f759495cf46ff9c661db9e44c6b0749858cdb482b7a92a0711dc9153ca8fc95 French protesters’ grievances include 54 billion euros in public spending cuts, overcrowded classrooms and rising fuel and food prices. French protesters’ grievances include 54 billion euros in public spending cuts, overcrowded classrooms and rising fuel and food prices. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/over-8-10-businesses-tap-tokenised-money-expansion-liquidity-management-dbs-survey?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T10:00:00+08:00 Over 8 in 10 businesses tap tokenised money for expansion, liquidity management: DBS survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e00d59da0ce5d230f9c57971e61d7e6af9193742df8967625cf0f37defa1f1e0 More than six in 10 respondents in DBS’ survey use or plan to use stablecoins. More than six in 10 respondents in DBS’ survey use or plan to use stablecoins. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/meta-rolls-out-consumer-ai-agent-singapore-amid-global-safety-retail-pushback?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T09:57:33+08:00 Meta rolls out consumer AI agent in Singapore amid global safety, retail pushback https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b125190f7d3f0f8d94064a9162526be09f710a6a2b5afad5e0a9aed0df2cdcd Muse’s rollout here follows its global debut in the United States and Canada on Sept 8, and a subsequent launch in Japan on Oct 23. Muse’s rollout here follows its global debut in the United States and Canada on Sept 8, and a subsequent launch in Japan on Oct 23. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-said-pick-jpmorgan-lead-ipos-us-retail-offering The Business Times en 2026-10-28T09:14:59+08:00 Anthropic said to pick JPMorgan to lead IPO’s US retail offering https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/edbdb344a9d985f4aefddbaa70617a331a9ddf1a21a0ec189b999662e206ebf1 Anthropic’s IPO includes offerings in Australia, Canada, Japan, certain European Economic Area countries, Switzerland and the UK, according to the IPO filing. Anthropic’s IPO includes offerings in Australia, Canada, Japan, certain European Economic Area countries, Switzerland and the UK, according to the IPO filing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/ambanis-jio-surges-debut-after-india-record-us3-1-billion-ipo The Business Times en 2026-10-28T08:56:37+08:00 Ambani’s Jio surges in debut after India-record US$3.1 billion IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e948cb6762eedccb1dac57eafd1f0d1c19b9de030ec637f37b210ebdb30a51bb Nita (left) and Mukesh Ambani at Mumbai’s National Stock Exchange for the listing of Jio Platforms on Oct 28. Nita (left) and Mukesh Ambani at Mumbai’s National Stock Exchange for the listing of Jio Platforms on Oct 28. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/keppel-reit-9m-distributable-income-rises-24-4-s179-9-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T08:41:05+08:00 Keppel Reit 9M distributable income rises 24.4% to S$179.9 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3630aac2d187c0ec4be8d8340eeac79908d6bd6329e96e4268c110f1941068b8 The Top Ryde City Shopping Centre The rise in Keppel Reit’s property income has been attributed to contributions from Top Ryde City Shopping Centre. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-seatrium-mit-keppel-reit-clint-ui-boustead-reit-digital-core-reit-st-engineering?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T08:39:12+08:00 Stocks to watch: Seatrium, MIT, Keppel Reit, Clint, UI Boustead Reit, Digital Core Reit, ST Engineering https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/869e37e6f221c7d20e992c51307cdf9dd82760b7729ff5f1be206377fffd4416 Seatrium and Karpowership aim to create an integrated platform spanning infrastructure development, financing, engineering, construction and operations. Seatrium and Karpowership aim to create an integrated platform spanning infrastructure development, financing, engineering, construction and operations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-holds-above-us4000-traders-look-us-fed-rate-decision The Business Times en 2026-10-28T08:32:34+08:00 Gold holds above US$4,000 as traders look to US Fed rate decision https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6bdd3a636e17d7d318750d82ce80220950721d102e43c23a3e1109bebdfdf9d1 The Fed is widely tipped to hold rates steady this week – supportive for gold, which does not pay interest. The Fed is widely tipped to hold rates steady this week – supportive for gold, which does not pay interest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capitaland-india-trust-q3-net-property-income-down-8-rupee-weakness?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T08:19:49+08:00 CapitaLand India Trust Q3 net property income down 8% on rupee weakness https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1022e6dff12378d3d0ca3fd5600166a2c7e851ceb4bc33f47774083baf5b19d3 The International Tech Park Bangalore. Clint’s manager notes that the development of the office tower MTB 7 there is on track for completion in Q3 2027. The International Tech Park Bangalore. Clint’s manager notes that the development of the office tower MTB 7 there is on track for completion in Q3 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/sk-hynix-unveils-us75-billion-shareholder-return-plan-after-posting-record-profit The Business Times en 2026-10-28T08:03:31+08:00 SK Hynix unveils US$75 billion shareholder return plan after posting record profit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a56563e5c4cad689ce29d724d46fd47a5b253fde7b44a58df8c9327a08763e9 SK Hynix reported operating profit of 83.3 trillion won for July-September, a quarterly record, versus 11.4 trillion won in the same period a year earlier. SK Hynix reported operating profit of 83.3 trillion won for July-September, a quarterly record, versus 11.4 trillion won in the same period a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-advance-ai-rally-returns-ahead-big-tech-earnings-fed-decision The Business Times en 2026-10-28T07:51:17+08:00 Asian stocks advance as AI rally returns ahead of Big Tech earnings, Fed decision https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3de6624187f4a7ac2f3b68a5e9263df0510f400bf29fad214d756ba8d61907e9 Equity-index futures for South Korea, Australia and Japan pointed higher after a closely watched gauge of US chipmakers jumped 3.6%. Equity-index futures for South Korea, Australia and Japan pointed higher after a closely watched gauge of US chipmakers jumped 3.6%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/when-did-entry-level-jobs-stop-being-beginners?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T07:00:00+08:00 When did entry-level jobs stop being for beginners? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b28e001da40fabff8878084038d2a5d10f0491621b094b03cdd2cc1e4ed171ac Companies should recognise that fresh graduates have little or no work experience, and play a role in helping them develop the skills they need. Companies should recognise that fresh graduates have little or no work experience, and play a role in helping them develop the skills they need. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/five-lessons-payment-security-ai-hasnt-made-obsolete The Business Times en 2026-10-28T07:00:00+08:00 Five lessons in payment security that AI hasn’t made obsolete https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fdf0138973113c45192dfd9cbdf72cabd5d3d7b75d4d1d49df02895090227c1a The controls that already secure card data and payment infrastructure, applied with the same rigour to AI, close most of the gap that matters. The controls that already secure card data and payment infrastructure, applied with the same rigour to AI, close most of the gap that matters. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/seas-financial-services-arm-monee-should-consider-ipo-sgx?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T07:00:00+08:00 Sea’s financial services arm Monee should consider an IPO on SGX https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/050af427aa831d0ad9001946661dc0381bd9d3c9cadbf2c6f4067aa3577791e1 Monee runs the payment services and loans on Sea’s e-commerce platform Shopee and gaming platform Garena. Monee runs the payment services and loans on Sea’s e-commerce platform Shopee and gaming platform Garena. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/anthropics-ipo-goldman-and-morgan-stanley-slug-it-out-top-bank The Business Times en 2026-10-28T07:00:00+08:00 In Anthropic’s IPO, Goldman and Morgan Stanley slug it out for top bank https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2520cfee1e8281e6dc5591c18644176f469d28c4248e875644c483af3f85d7d0 A news ticker displays Anthropic IPO news on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The AI company has named both Goldman and Morgan Stanley as lead underwriters on its upcoming initial public offering. In Anthropic’s IPO prospectus, Goldman is listed as “lead left” bank, and Morgan Stanley is the “stabilisation agent”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/plantation-stocks-trading-sizeable-upside-after-haze-induced-sell-ocbc?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T07:00:00+08:00 Plantation stocks trading at ‘sizeable’ upside after haze-induced sell-off: OCBC https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d70f89c8b848b2cfa0b43b1e5aedb7c65354ce97c3ecb40c2dbe105d0b0784df During the 2015 haze crisis, share prices of SGX-listed plantation companies corrected sharply in late July before recovering in late September. During the 2015 haze crisis, share prices of SGX-listed plantation companies corrected sharply in late July before recovering in late September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/israeli-exit-polls-show-deadlock-setback-netanyahu The Business Times en 2026-10-28T06:46:14+08:00 Israeli exit polls show deadlock, setback for Netanyahu https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/56b5618cc743c86f4270991df7ba3735fcd93ff4ecf9edfe9ebb8a69702ad1a8 Supporters holding a banner featuring Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu react to exit poll results at Netanyahu’s Likud party headquarters in Jerusalem on Oct 27. Supporters holding a banner featuring Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu react to exit poll results at Netanyahu’s Likud party headquarters in Jerusalem on Oct 27. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-rises-over-1-after-saudi-arabian-refinery-attack-reignites-supply-risk The Business Times en 2026-10-28T06:25:52+08:00 Oil rises over 1% after Saudi Arabian refinery attack reignites supply risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2d631944eda5f543eeff0d42c05c71069e9249b6f7b8e3383868776999867ab9 Crude oil exports from Russia’s Baltic and Black Sea ports could fall in November as domestic refiners increase diesel output, traders say. Crude oil exports from Russia’s Baltic and Black Sea ports could fall in November as domestic refiners increase diesel output, traders say. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-shrug-hsbc-miss-other-earnings-oil-relief-lift-sentiment The Business Times en 2026-10-28T06:14:47+08:00 European shares shrug off HSBC miss as other earnings, oil relief lift sentiment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/745b560285a0503bbc70d2a3ea0f59cf0949d0cc23ec9e35d1521627c6447fbb The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.47% to 643.68 points, after falling as much as 0.41% earlier in the day. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.47% to 643.68 points, after falling as much as 0.41% earlier in the day. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-higher-revived-ai-momentum The Business Times en 2026-10-28T06:05:41+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends higher on revived AI momentum https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/699c8b3f155ede9099c30f6256f2b12588ab096b84e560d648b3ab8b76e572cb The S&P 500 posted 11 new 52-week highs and six new lows while the Nasdaq Composite recorded 62 new highs and 239 new lows. The S&P 500 posted 11 new 52-week highs and six new lows while the Nasdaq Composite recorded 62 new highs and 239 new lows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/innovative-finance-tools-can-help-ensure-workers-arent-left-behind-shift-away-coal-report?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T06:00:00+08:00 Innovative finance tools can help ensure workers aren’t left behind in shift away from coal: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/beb101402c74052b5fe565a393273c84e94d3050f0fd735f62e63b8f13e133be The Coal Transition Commission has identified three primary hurdles governments face in financing a well-planned shift away from coal. The Coal Transition Commission has identified three primary hurdles governments face in financing a well-planned shift away from coal. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/boeing-shares-plummet-slower-737-production-and-free-cash-flow-growth-outlook The Business Times en 2026-10-27T23:42:31+08:00 Boeing shares plummet on slower 737 production and free cash flow growth outlook  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82000e80f103b86c209f053713ef0c9bf49170a75143be4bdb501cd6c76d2b93 A 737 Max 10 aeroplane at a Boeing facility in Washington, US. Boeing will not hit its delivery target for 737 jets in 2026. Boeing will not hit its delivery target for 737 jets this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mi-materials-public-offer-77-5-million-shares-2-1-times-subscribed?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T23:12:47+08:00 Mi Material’s public offer of 77.5 million shares 2.1 times subscribed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/67d447fb1fc5c7cd5ffae1f89b8610e5fb9a15d36d9ddd915646f17be6b7a8bd Mi Material CEO and executive director Kevin Tan (left) with the company’s executive director Heng Kok Lin. Mi Material CEO and executive director Kevin Tan (left) with the company’s executive director Heng Kok Lin. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/mpact-singapore-land-enter-top-tier-global-esg-benchmark-real-estate-hongkong-land-slips?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T22:29:18+08:00 MPACT, Singapore Land enter top tier of global ESG benchmark for real estate; Hongkong Land slips https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/00a76e47b4ec928db80c68694e89a234663a299a9432d84987e94dc3d3569426 VivoCity is a key asset in the portfolio of Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, now a global sector leader in the GRESB report. VivoCity is a key asset in the portfolio of Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, now a global sector leader in the GRESB report. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/yemens-houthis-say-they-hit-saudi-ras-tanura-oil-refinery-missile The Business Times en 2026-10-27T22:26:36+08:00 Yemen’s Houthis say they hit Saudi Ras Tanura oil refinery with missile https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b3b14bc4bace4f66e6560fa17defa3aecb3afdc7d637ccacc4111b58aceace3 The strike caused a fire at the oil refinery. Saudi authorities did not immediately confirm the strike. The strike caused a fire at the oil refinery. Saudi authorities did not immediately confirm the strike. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-sp-500-nasdaq-open-higher-oil-pulls-back-ahead-fed-decision The Business Times en 2026-10-27T22:21:34+08:00 US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as oil pulls back ahead of Fed decision https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dee0bf1343b9f6f42882f435eae3788f9353b75585e2db438eb05c8f9f3950ec The Nasdaq Composite gained 116.9 points, or 0.45 per cent, to 26,286.306 on Tuesday morning. The Nasdaq Composite gained 116.9 points, or 0.45 per cent, to 26,286.306 on Tuesday morning. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-core-capital-goods-rise-september-shipments-accelerate The Business Times en 2026-10-27T21:50:44+08:00 US core capital goods rise in September; shipments accelerate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5740d14e4e1dee7c45081e4f08d8a31c2601c9b8f42c850f35385a59de658c73 Business spending on equipment has experienced two straight quarters of double-digit growth, largely fuelled by aggressive investment in AI. Business spending on equipment has experienced two straight quarters of double-digit growth, largely fuelled by aggressive investment in AI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mapletree-industrial-trust-posts-6-6-drop-q2-dpu-s0-0297?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T21:32:55+08:00 Mapletree Industrial Trust posts 6.6% drop in Q2 DPU to S$0.0297 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ffd6e9056a0cd695f65fcf70eae9545d57dbc4902f417978e80ddf415aa7e0c Mapletree’s manager noted that the fall in DPU and NPI was partially mitigated by higher revenue from new leases and renewals under its Singapore portfolio. Mapletree’s manager noted that the fall in DPU and NPI was partially mitigated by higher revenue from new leases and renewals under its Singapore portfolio. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/quant-firms-are-racing-fund-phds-build-labs-ai-talent-war-goes The Business Times en 2026-10-27T21:17:12+08:00 Quant firms are racing to fund PhDs, build labs as the AI talent war goes on https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d66a5c734493d31bc2c62c76ec9c43f4c941bc0b05fa6fe09c2024b27a46831a A blurred image of a keyboard and monitor. The AI boom has given mathematicians and physicists in Wall Street’s quant firms another set of deep-pocketed suitors. Internal labs can help attract scientists and give them room to pursue longer-term research that may eventually improve trading models. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-sets-new-rules-data-centres-applications-surge?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T21:08:02+08:00 Thailand sets new rules for data centres as applications surge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b762f37d277b3a6f6988aec2d1163db6aadace5259aece8ce4103c93612d35d2 Thailand has seen a wave of data centre investments in recent years, prompting the government to scrutinise their impact. Thailand has seen a wave of data centre investments in recent years, prompting the government to scrutinise their impact. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/singapores-st-lukes-hospital-launches-primary-care-palliative-programme?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T21:03:21+08:00 Singapore’s St Luke’s hospital launches primary-care palliative programme https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/26ec331ab54ab3c2ec4d91e0da35e700f199358598dd7fa85b07ec5d210d69bf Dr Andrew Samson of St Luke's Hospital says Opal aims to give earlier access to palliative care to elderly patients. Dr Andrew Samson of St Luke's Hospital says Opal aims to give earlier access to palliative care to elderly patients. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-xi-calls-japan-protect-political-foundation-ties The Business Times en 2026-10-27T20:43:27+08:00 China’s Xi calls on Japan to protect political foundation of ties https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bc5134cabffb11ee82f7a84d59af3f75268b08138a2e566e0637247ede8bc0fa Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda died on Thursday from heart failure at 90. Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda died on Thursday from heart failure at 90. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/k-pop-agency-jyps-shares-soar-after-groups-announce-tender-offer-50-stake The Business Times en 2026-10-27T20:41:45+08:00 K-pop agency JYP’s shares soar after groups announce tender offer for up to 50% stake https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/50468201edd7db78179ca9c576bc53f2488e520559f51a493b05495cf2ae9f6a K-pop girl group Twice perform during the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City. Twice are part of JYP’s roster of K-pop acts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/greenback-firms-ahead-central-bank-meetings-steadier-stocks-stall-safe-haven-play?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T20:35:07+08:00 Greenback firms ahead of central bank meetings, steadier stocks stall safe haven play https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e0033a701fdca72480b4066e266561997629d16a7f8add1d4c5a611b9813353 The US dollar is being helped by greater calm in the equity market, which was roiled last week by renewed worries about high-flying AI stocks. The US dollar is being helped by greater calm in the equity market, which was roiled last week by renewed worries about high-flying AI stocks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ui-boustead-reit-posts-maiden-dpu-s0-0371-shade-ahead-ipo-forecast?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T20:14:47+08:00 UI Boustead Reit posts maiden DPU of S$0.0371, a shade ahead of IPO forecast https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/300b1c75f5f4a36d2ea020bd2d259aedd3b2a8fca33f707c4bb4aa64fb61efa5 UI Boustead Reit’s portfolio comprises 23 completed properties – 21 in Singapore and two properties in Japan – valued at a total of around S$1.9 billion. UI Boustead Reit’s portfolio comprises 23 completed properties – 21 in Singapore and two properties in Japan – valued at a total of around S$1.9 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/coca-cola-lifts-profit-forecast-global-soda-demand-holds-firm The Business Times en 2026-10-27T20:14:16+08:00 Coca-Cola lifts profit forecast as global soda demand holds firm https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5aed334e635d8051e57fc6d27845ce101780abe2f9ff897ef1c6e0175ec3e322 Coca-Cola has sought to win over increasingly selective consumers with smaller, cheaper packs in the US. Coca-Cola has sought to win over increasingly selective consumers with smaller, cheaper packs in the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/policy-reforms-needed-decarbonise-singapores-industrial-heating-report?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T19:52:17+08:00 Policy reforms needed to decarbonise Singapore’s industrial heating: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5b2a8c959e8cf016bd1aff9b15d7a204107fccbbba630654f313fc3ef6992325 A significant share of Singapore’s emissions is concentrated on Jurong Island, where integrated petrochemical and chemical clusters dominate. A significant share of Singapore’s emissions is concentrated on Jurong Island, where integrated petrochemical and chemical clusters dominate. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/paypal-raises-2026-profit-forecast-turnaround-gains-traction The Business Times en 2026-10-27T19:51:02+08:00 PayPal raises 2026 profit forecast as turnaround gains traction https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff9d411b4772c7002c7e9bcbfc3b7f15c58f85a431ffef345aeb77b571cfd23e Paypal’s revenue of US$8.6 billion in the third quarter was slightly below estimates of US$8.7 billion.  Paypal’s revenue of US$8.6 billion in the third quarter was slightly below estimates of US$8.7 billion.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/singapore-indonesia-form-task-force-pursue-firms-linked-forest-fires?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T19:42:01+08:00 Singapore, Indonesia to form task force to pursue firms linked to forest fires https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f136fedbd3e8d139947240563cc0195818ecc08ddc517e86ce8ea81cf942cb6 Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (left) and Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir. Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (left) and Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir agree that Indonesians are the first victims of the haze. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ocbc-asia-pacifics-strongest-bank-and-third-globally-asian-banker?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T19:10:09+08:00 OCBC is Asia-Pacific’s strongest bank and third globally: The Asian Banker https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bff708e76932af26ac402d5847024230dbe62adc4fdf46d3c5e4cab2239ad199 OCBC is a top performer in the STI in 2026, with its share price rising 46.8% in the year to Oct 23. OCBC is a top performer in the STI in 2026, with its share price rising 46.8% in the year to Oct 23. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/st-engineering-bags-s5-6-billion-new-contracts-q3-2026?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T19:03:31+08:00 ST Engineering bags S$5.6 billion in new contracts for Q3 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a61bc60b88fb557bfc8157473cd87347515908cf5c79d581b653b38b63fa9569 ST Engineering logo Some S$2.4 billion worth of new contracts is secured by its urban solutions and satcom segment, says ST Engineering. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-271?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 27) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dcf9d47705604858bc873dc0d32cc68022eb30b1368cabc32681689ee653b37e In 2025, 70 listed entities, or 11.4% of the total 615 entities, did not appoint a lead independent director despite having a non-independent chairman. In 2025, 70 listed entities, or 11.4% of the total 615 entities, did not appoint a lead independent director despite having a non-independent chairman. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-fall-amid-mixed-regional-showing-sti-drops-0-3?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T18:32:17+08:00 Singapore shares fall amid mixed regional showing; STI drops 0.3% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b4cf9416583b78420092f550744ec985d5f2c73574630b90ac514e732d6881d7 The worst performer among STI constituents is Thai Beverage, which is down 3.4% at S$0.425. The worst performer among STI constituents is Thai Beverage, which is down 3.4% at S$0.425. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/digital-core-reit-guides-about-17-dpu-growth-2027-9m-distributable-income-dips-1-1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T18:05:58+08:00 Digital Core Reit guides about 17% DPU growth for 2027; 9M distributable income dips 1.1% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e9b7feb98538107b94bfd35b60779dfd25c5ef8e2b8636466271694ebfbc21ca Digital Core Reit’s data centre in Osaka, Japan. Digital Core Reit has 11 data centres, including a facility in Osaka, Japan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/seatrium-karpowership-develop-floating-power-digital-infrastructure-solutions-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T18:00:00+08:00 Seatrium, Karpowership to develop floating power, digital infrastructure solutions in Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a04e1a460312b65486d203f2332584e31aa67a9113ef88772c5a56329138fcf4 Seatrium says the move is a strategic opportunity to extend its role across the energy infrastructure value chain. Seatrium says the move is a strategic opportunity to extend its role across the energy infrastructure value chain. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/wrong-way-compare-economic-size The Business Times en 2026-10-27T18:00:00+08:00 The wrong way to compare economic size https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7d0e0991b3f008e49834369c4d922df467833b08c6b11d8aba8d4675ef2f8b24 When evaluated at its exchange rate, China may not have eclipsed the US in economic size as previously believed. When evaluated at its exchange rate, China may not have eclipsed the US in economic size as previously believed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-plans-two-month-extension-shipping-fee-truce-china The Business Times en 2026-10-27T17:53:27+08:00 US plans two-month extension to shipping-fee truce with China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b66d827551a2d722a6c45968045f8c9c05b0474f235c5df6077c80c38f241475 The reciprocal fees imposed last year meant that Chinese- or US-linked ships faced millions of dollars of charges for calling at each others’ ports. The reciprocal fees imposed last year meant that Chinese- or US-linked ships faced millions of dollars of charges for calling at each others’ ports. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinese-households-are-buying-golds-dip-prices-test-us4000 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T17:31:07+08:00 Chinese households are buying gold’s dip as prices test US$4,000 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/77f9f1185bba44ed3633e688a234f76d91dba2e9bd65c31e59f4c049299bd7b0 “Domestic gold demand is increasingly running against the price trend, strengthening as prices fall,” said Zijie Wu, an analyst at Jinrui Futures. “Domestic gold demand is increasingly running against the price trend, strengthening as prices fall,” said Zijie Wu, an analyst at Jinrui Futures. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/chairmans-role-spotlight-raft-proposed-new-rules-singapore-boards?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T17:30:00+08:00 Chairman’s role in spotlight with raft of proposed new rules for Singapore boards https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8138001ab73de1bcea42f49ec32e7e2bd67fe83bfa5c2107f75910955eafc7b2 In 2025, 70 listed entities, or 11.4% of the total 615 entities, did not appoint a lead independent director despite having a non-independent chairman. In 2025, 70 listed entities, or 11.4% of the total 615 entities, did not appoint a lead independent director despite having a non-independent chairman. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/incoming/gallery/photo-gallery?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T17:03:50+08:00 Photo Gallery https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-fall-hsbc-weighs-france-protests-keep-investors-wary The Business Times en 2026-10-27T16:53:44+08:00 European shares fall as HSBC weighs, France protests keep investors wary https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index was down 0.2 per cent at 639.64 points by 0805 GMT on Tuesday. The Stoxx 600 index was down 0.2 per cent at 639.64 points by 0805 GMT on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ifast-eyes-growth-opportunity-underserved-mass-market-banking-segment?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T16:33:00+08:00 iFast eyes growth opportunity in underserved mass-market banking segment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c2432026836bfc971e89cd9deb36fd97b342fcb0d9749ccc363c37a05bf57b6 Lim Chung Chun, group CEO, iFast. Group CEO Lim Chung Chun says iFast’s priority is to maintain a business model that can deliver robust organic growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-germany-collaborate-ai-use-industries-step-research-new-tech?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T16:29:50+08:00 Singapore, Germany to collaborate on AI use in industries, step up research on new tech https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d1dccf10f02ab0b942e4e4d44cfb09e63e50d35e09bd10b56ba29671f278735d Singapore PM Lawrence Wong (right) and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at a joint press conference at the Parliament House on Oct 27. Singapore PM Lawrence Wong (right) and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at a joint press conference at the Parliament House on Oct 27. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/startup-granted-permit-ship-raw-rare-earths-malaysia-us-research-ceo The Business Times en 2026-10-27T16:27:32+08:00 Startup granted permit to ship raw rare earths from Malaysia to US for research: CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff0ef3cac14d2871d80c5441bd9e93f4d92f513f09b8c16efa5d5933548c2a9f The material will be sent to US companies and research institutions to test technologies for separating and refining rare-earth elements. The material will be sent to US companies and research institutions to test technologies for separating and refining rare-earth elements. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/style-travel/chinas-beauty-brands-flush-success-home-start-vie-global-shelf-space The Business Times en 2026-10-27T16:16:09+08:00 China’s beauty brands, flush with success at home, start to vie for global shelf space https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c7aeeef91b55f4ed628a437f2626a4a86069ad9ab097161f675865bd4de3a38 People walk past a Florasis store in Shanghai, China. Florasis is among the C-beauty brands expanding their presence beyond China. Florasis is among the C-beauty brands expanding their presence beyond China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-industrial-profit-growth-picks-amid-deepening-economic-divergence The Business Times en 2026-10-27T15:54:34+08:00 China’s industrial profit growth picks up amid deepening economic divergence https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a787c4202ccd1ae45bdc03c041bbb079630b8aeeb711cb2ca31115559a08db69 Profits at industrial firms rose 14.4% from a year earlier last month. Profits at industrial firms rose 14.4% from a year earlier last month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/business-times-clinches-two-silvers-wan-ifra-asian-media-awards?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T15:47:52+08:00 The Business Times clinches two silvers at Wan-Ifra Asian Media Awards https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f8e5dac02a0c9c099b6f0718980febee2147188b892ae2a934550bc9271dd694 BT journalist Goh Ruoxue (centre) is flanked by young audience editor Daryl Choo (left) and his deputy Andrew Wong at the Asian Media Awards ceremony on Oct 26. BT journalist Goh Ruoxue (centre) is flanked by young audience editor Daryl Choo (left) and his deputy Andrew Wong at the Asian Media Awards ceremony on Oct 26. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-property-woes-strain-guangdong-government-owned-groups-us62-billion-debt The Business Times en 2026-10-27T15:43:11+08:00 China property woes strain Guangdong government-owned group’s US$62 billion debt https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/92b903e39b0b8f7afc1573ae826fc575d03ee2152a7e8c58863b2fd0d6acd755 The Nanshan Central Business District in Shenzhen, Guangdong. Local government-owned Zhuhai Huafa has missed payments on two trust products that were due recently,  Zhuhai Huafa has developed more than 200 residential projects in China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-appoints-consultants-ahead-un-nuclear-watchdogs-review-2027?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T15:42:14+08:00 Singapore appoints consultants ahead of UN nuclear watchdog’s review in 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5682ae3d6a6f1f9028045538a4ec31667f6e3f1cb47e868f262afa087dea234c Puah Kok Keong, chief executive officer of Singapore’s Energy Market Authority. EMA CEO Puah Kok Keong says there is a need to develop capabilities “to rigorously assess the safety and suitability of nuclear energy”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/hike-or-hold-fed-chief-warsh-faces-another-tough-choice-rate-decision?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T15:39:05+08:00 Hike or hold: Fed chief Warsh faces another tough choice on rate decision https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/53b4c36acc2a99417649f1b1ffcbb32713ce693c245a730cbb4fbc2ccd720acc US Fed chair Kevin Warsh (right) with IMF's Kristalina Georgieva. Even if the Fed doesn’t hike rates, the former will have to address the central bank’s inflation-fighting plans. US Fed chair Kevin Warsh (right) with IMF's Kristalina Georgieva. Even if the Fed doesn’t hike rates, the former will have to address the central bank’s inflation-fighting plans. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-trend-inflation-index-hits-3-year-high-cements-case-boj-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-10-27T15:25:41+08:00 Japan’s trend inflation index hits 3-year high, cements case for BOJ rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/85fa8cb9b9dda56535d7aacfca1c88d9a0b9f530b549d2a883a4de12842b0a09 Japan’s core CPI jumped 3.2 per cent in September from a year earlier.  Japan’s core CPI jumped 3.2 per cent in September from a year earlier.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/markets-tread-narrower-path-less-room-error The Business Times en 2026-10-27T15:00:00+08:00 Markets tread a narrower path with less room for error https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f6625b6a8ca8bb7b81b7d6c90f740847686730b61c1fc7483efb3e107b65c3c8 Five US hyperscalers, including Meta, are expected to spend around US$1 trillion to US$1.2 trillion in 2027. Five US hyperscalers, including Meta, are expected to spend around US$1 trillion to US$1.2 trillion in 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/are-higher-bond-yields-good-banks-think-again The Business Times en 2026-10-27T15:00:00+08:00 Are higher bond yields good for banks? Think again https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/14207ff6f1342716820379abd0e03e6424e23e4c9e7f65cd213c4148b6223542 Instead of rising in tandem with yields, the global financial sector, including banking stocks, came under pressure and underperformed global equities. Instead of rising in tandem with yields, the global financial sector, including banking stocks, came under pressure and underperformed global equities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/singapore-shines-global-diversification-still-matters The Business Times en 2026-10-27T15:00:00+08:00 Singapore shines, but global diversification still matters https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de5515e91293ec27270fac7444f64a966a73c283b5680094107f6d0924980d99 The Singapore Exchange. Four Xtrackers UCITS ETFs listed on SGX offer different approaches to global equity markets, while still trading locally. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/wealth-transfer-handover-starts-long-inheritance The Business Times en 2026-10-27T15:00:00+08:00 Wealth transfer: Handover starts long before the inheritance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6009452698421714e1576c666b3b7bc79a136d95d280117e8164db57c4d63ffe Firms should measure the time from transfer to the first substantive advice discussion and shorten it. AI may be used to speed up onboarding and asset transfers. Firms should measure the time from transfer to the first substantive advice discussion and shorten it. AI may be used to speed up onboarding and asset transfers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-set-raise-pay-floor-4-burnham-seeks-cost-living-fix The Business Times en 2026-10-27T14:58:32+08:00 UK set to raise pay floor 4% as Burnham seeks cost of living fix https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/92442b7bf89153a5696816d71b4cd3de2493fca8b8162ee36de04ba12d62ad60 Joblessness among those aged 16 to 24 rose above 16 per cent earlier this year, its highest level in more than a decade. Joblessness among those aged 16 to 24 rose above 16 per cent earlier this year, its highest level in more than a decade. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/dont-expect-supersize-profits-anthropic-any-time-soon The Business Times en 2026-10-27T14:45:27+08:00 Don’t expect supersize profits from Anthropic any time soon https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/484275a3dab2d9cedb7c91b515344913a9aaa852725dd3ee2567f83eabc37042 image of anthropic logo Anthropic will soon undergo an IPO that will be, if not the largest of all time, then certainly close to it. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/moodys-sees-positive-shift-japans-growth-resilience-remains-key-test The Business Times en 2026-10-27T14:15:48+08:00 Moody’s sees positive shift in Japan’s growth, resilience remains key test https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/622daab7c2cb2c63f83a396d76e18b789d1e45d7a16ddf3de47ea0e721bc1d3b A key test is whether Japan can maintain growth and inflation stability through future economic shocks, said a Moody’s vice-president. A key test is whether Japan can maintain growth and inflation stability through future economic shocks, said a Moody’s vice-president. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/hsbcs-quarterly-profit-jumps-shares-slide-after-flat-revenue-wealth-business The Business Times en 2026-10-27T13:46:56+08:00 HSBC’s quarterly profit jumps but shares slide after flat revenue for wealth business https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a3796b6ac27c78fc85b9d6d29b0f442db95937344ab374133a2fef29943eca0f Pretax profit came in at US$9.6 billion for the July-September quarter. Pretax profit came in at US$9.6 billion for the July-September quarter. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-aims-tighten-haze-law-amid-hurdles-gathering-evidence-securing-cooperation-grace-fu?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T13:20:38+08:00 Singapore aims to tighten haze law amid hurdles in gathering evidence, securing cooperation: Grace Fu https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3d26232ca3834e6780020fefb125ea21c391f0cfac35c0f469c4611d0ac82b8b This comes amid the government’s widening probe against firms linked to the ongoing haze episode. This comes amid the government’s widening probe against firms linked to the ongoing haze episode. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/englands-harry-kane-wins-ballon-dor-spains-alexia-putellas-picks-womens-award The Business Times en 2026-10-27T13:18:22+08:00 England’s Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or; Spain’s Alexia Putellas picks up women’s award https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b701fb9f787092c91acca8a4b3a0a577d1ed8da0063547c7d36cfc46b98901af London City Lionesses’ Alexia Putellas (left) and Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane after winning the Ballon d’Or awards in London. This is Alexia Putellas’ (left) third Ballon d’Or Feminin win, and Harry Kane’s first. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-listed-india-etf-may-help-foreign-investors-taxes The Business Times en 2026-10-27T12:56:03+08:00 Singapore-listed India ETF may help foreign investors on taxes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e3cd9bbdde61442ea4f7898ed52e13cda9ad08ff6f6872dae48bbc9b81f1bbf5 Time is “ripe” to launch an ETF providing investors a “low-cost and transparent” solution to access India, said Jermyn Wong from UTI International Singapore.  Time is “ripe” to launch an ETF providing investors a “low-cost and transparent” solution to access India, said Jermyn Wong from UTI International Singapore.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/making-payments-invisible-next-competitive-edge-businesses The Business Times en 2026-10-27T12:55:28+08:00 Making payments invisible is the next competitive edge for businesses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/448b108b1e7e67768fe68a0da4d75e046151ef42affadce67fe466cef84ce539 A person scanning a QR code to make a payment. Project Nexus is connecting Asean real-time payment systems, meaning a QR code scanned in one market settles a transaction as easily as one scanned at home. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/microsoft-offer-buyouts-60000-workers-new-cost-cut The Business Times en 2026-10-27T12:10:37+08:00 Microsoft to offer buyouts to 60,000 workers in new cost cut https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/07bdace1ec89c4adf2fca112b91bde6b7844f3b95c7d9d4fc4188e6cee858785 Some personnel in the US, Canada, India and the UK at a vice-president level and below will be eligible, said a Microsoft spokesperson.   Some personnel in the US, Canada, India and the UK at a vice-president level and below will be eligible, said a Microsoft spokesperson.   https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/energy-market-authority-awards-s14-9-million-grants-strengthen-power-grid?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-27T11:51:37+08:00 Energy Market Authority awards S$14.9 million in grants to strengthen power grid https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08d7073a7f029176f07d145c1aa09c9af2fb0b75fa6ffcb66ec68a0595130a5d The Energy Market Authority says the projects will allow distributed resources to contribute more actively to grid operations. The Energy Market Authority says the projects will allow distributed resources to contribute more actively to grid operations.