https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesian-stocks-slide-six-year-low-msci-warns-potential-shift-standalone-status The Business Times en 2026-10-19T11:17:48+08:00 Indonesian stocks slide to six-year low as MSCI warns of potential shift to standalone status https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/97da8757616ef2e30e2b0164d2de97fdc90eacb5b962b3614750313056b9258c MSCI said that a downgrade of Indonesia to “frontier” status, which it raised as a possibility in January, would not reflect the severity of its issues. MSCI said that a downgrade of Indonesia to “frontier” status, which it raised as a possibility in January, would not reflect the severity of its issues. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/canadas-fairfax-revives-indias-bank-privatisation-drive-us5-6-billion-idbi-deal?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T11:00:00+08:00 Canada’s Fairfax revives India’s bank privatisation drive with US$5.6 billion IDBI deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a25a18ffcb8df01cf52743396fd71ff9fad04dd18535f0ca891db1e18b70f85 A man rides his bicycle past the IDBI Bank headquarters in Mumbai, India. The deal is seen more as a measured opening of India’s banking sector than an immediate liberalisation or the beginning of an accelerated privatisation cycle. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-home-price-slump-eases-fuelling-hopes-market-recovery The Business Times en 2026-10-19T10:51:51+08:00 China home price slump eases, fuelling hopes for market recovery https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/773055d2406b65dc146b2763dc8101e8fe223ee873a3c4d705b2da766a29413d Some observers note a modest recovery since policymakers unveiled fresh support measures in September. Some observers note a modest recovery since policymakers unveiled fresh support measures in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-q3-gdp-growth-accelerates-4-5-beating-forecast The Business Times en 2026-10-19T10:33:30+08:00 China's Q3 GDP growth accelerates to 4.5%, beating forecast https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6479c69f2a35a3a6e20e0f7ec572ac32a3a16131be7c72625ef82c8361e6b88c Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast 4.4% growth in GDP from the same period in 2025. Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast 4.4% growth in GDP from the same period in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/layoffs-and-firing-netflix-hurries-rewrite-its-narrative The Business Times en 2026-10-19T10:04:49+08:00 With layoffs and a firing, Netflix hurries to rewrite its narrative https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d774c6dc8e0f3e7555e6b378cd124b970b8871c44b6b31ae71457f32b0e31158 Netflix has seen the time spent by viewers stall as it struggles to find new global hits to replace blockbuster series such as Stranger Things, which ended in 2025. Netflix has seen the time spent by viewers stall as it struggles to find new global hits to replace blockbuster series such as Stranger Things, which ended in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/citi-asean-investment-banking-revenue-35-regional-dealmaking-picks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T10:00:00+08:00 Citi Asean investment banking revenue up 35% as regional dealmaking picks up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3939fcc134c8d62bea4d90c219ce30080aa9cca44a110c8b7afcc4d036f8a409 Citi’s 40% rise in Q3 profit was powered by higher investment banking revenue, transactions with MNCs and higher wealth management earnings. Citi’s 40% rise in Q3 profit was powered by higher investment banking revenue, transactions with MNCs and higher wealth management earnings. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-skid-wall-street-and-bonds-aided-oil-slip The Business Times en 2026-10-19T09:37:12+08:00 Asian stocks skid, Wall Street and bonds aided by oil slip https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b5d0c08c89684fb8787e50e6145a3ea503e229c9b0515a4b851fc9ec8c286517 South Korea stocks dropped 1.6% and Japan’s Nikkei fell 2%. South Korea stocks dropped 1.6% and Japan’s Nikkei fell 2%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/temasek-director-lee-theng-kiat-joins-sia-board?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T09:12:12+08:00 Temasek director Lee Theng Kiat joins SIA board https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ea308d648b39f459c3ab73797ef465d858081734c911875fdcb0932cc5377d2b Lee will serve as an independent, non-executive director. Lee will serve as an independent, non-executive director. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-edges-higher-traders-ease-rate-hike-bets-warsh-speech The Business Times en 2026-10-19T08:50:20+08:00 Gold edges higher as traders ease rate hike bets on Warsh speech https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c3f5df685852ed467f619c89b8a4f6515311b480efa34b01ff3688807b04a1b3 Higher borrowing costs are a headwind for gold, which does not pay interest. Higher borrowing costs are a headwind for gold, which does not pay interest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-bumitama-agri-wee-hur-holdings-indofood-agri-resources?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T08:48:56+08:00 Stocks to watch: Bumitama Agri, Wee Hur Holdings, Indofood Agri Resources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/16c876fabf46d6b84ef161bbab0cf4179f251d4829716b46fec6d92bd09501d6 Bumitama Agri said that preliminary investigations had found no evidence linking its operations to the forest fires in Indonesia or the haze affecting Singapore Bumitama Agri said that preliminary investigations had found no evidence linking its operations to the forest fires in Indonesia or the haze affecting Singapore https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indofood-agri-tracking-hotspots-says-no-legal-notices-received-over-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T08:48:33+08:00 Indofood Agri tracking hotspots, says no legal notices received over haze https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/af02fe555c83ccdd909b6d3e500334994d70930b0a2b8ac66b3d062036c0b904 Smoke rising from wildfire burning in Indonesia. NEA has invoked the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act against seven other Indonesian forestry and agriculture companies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/sydneys-new-us4-billion-airport-opens-barely-any-flights The Business Times en 2026-10-19T08:05:38+08:00 Sydney’s new US$4 billion airport opens with barely any flights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ae838731a6257c4f1d3158cdc7aadfdcb7a1982618d7ec7dacd27c9197586c28 Western Sydney International has attracted only a handful of airlines for the next 12 months. Western Sydney International has attracted only a handful of airlines for the next 12 months. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/kioxia-shares-face-headwinds-margin-buying-gone-wrong The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:38:19+08:00 Kioxia shares face headwinds from margin-buying gone wrong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dc94be8f05dbbc5f618ba8a8d49a916cda723cdc6d38f31115e0e3e5fe93c484 Some margin traders risk being forced to close out their positions at a lower price than they bought in. Some margin traders risk being forced to close out their positions at a lower price than they bought in. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights91?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4326017dd502cde2458969a91c3a124897ce67185dd5b7c3d492e51d16270914 A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Oct 16, 2026). A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Oct 16, 2026). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/future-of-work/bumpy-road-ahead-some-singapores-fresh-graduates-their-job-search?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 A bumpy road ahead for some of Singapore’s fresh graduates in their job search https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c25234bc0df866702f1f2d8a31959964ca3bb3bd35d2adf4fdc9aab038ae2313 A graduate survey released in March found that 88.9% of graduates secured employment within six months of graduating in 2025, down from 92.9% in 2023. A graduate survey released in March found that 88.9% of graduates secured employment within six months of graduating in 2025, down from 92.9% in 2023. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/future-of-work/5-internships-and-counting-internmaxxing-singapore-becoming-arms-race?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 5 internships and counting: Is ‘internmaxxing’ in Singapore becoming an arms race? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/25cdefab819b4924852ea70fa635e079a4d7572097ec20409f2a12ef2215bd45 Some graduates BT spoke to viewed internships as more important than a university education in helping them secure a job. Some graduates BT spoke to viewed internships as more important than a university education in helping them secure a job. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/asias-financiers-must-look-beyond-headlines-environmental-risks The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 Asia’s financiers must look beyond headlines on environmental risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57959883e947870ed64adcecd18ab20a56043bb4718343f45c56908c42fcf1a6 A photo of hazy Singapore. Banks and investors can help draw up more environmental criteria that businesses and supply chains are expected to meet. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/boards-should-get-ready-explain-why-amid-new-sgx-rules?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 Boards should get ready to explain ‘why’ amid new SGX rules https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a070778235cca3d3c0b3bee215610939393d00bcb62346f8ad78c32ca0901e5 SGX logo outside its building SGX RegCo’s new disclosure rules require boards to explain more clearly the reasoning behind important choices while preserving room for commercial judgment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/philadelphia-semiconductor-indexs-bullish-momentum-stalling?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 Philadelphia Semiconductor Index’s bullish momentum stalling https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1bf8819db90654a7729da0bb4b83ea680c141d6cb47eb45ee807b640e616c14b The recent weakness in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index came after growing concerns over potential intensifying competition, capital constraints and tightening lender exposure.  The recent weakness in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index came after growing concerns over potential intensifying competition, capital constraints and tightening lender exposure.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/debt-funding-s-e-asia-startups-ticks-it-gets-tough-raise-money-exits-equity?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 Debt funding for S-E Asia startups ticks up as it gets tough to raise money via exits, equity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd2d17922b2383ff5f34cb97de880c37e62572cd091f23a81ee19676ead2d6ce Singapore skyline as seen from the Marina Barrage. Debt funding for startups in South-east Asia has jumped to US$6.1 billion in 2025, from US$487.8 million in 2023, according to data from Tracxn. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-cloud-firm-nscale-faces-investor-pushback-over-ipo-valuation The Business Times en 2026-10-19T06:57:56+08:00 AI cloud firm Nscale faces investor pushback over IPO valuation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dd5be2ca827767bf0dd5dd249cbbf8515f7466b0c94b4c69e1061178f09a3592 The Nvidia-backed data centre developer is said to seek an IPO valuation of about US$30 billion. The Nvidia-backed data centre developer is said to seek an IPO valuation of about US$30 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-slips-trumps-sanction-waiver-may-lead-more-russian-fuel-supplies The Business Times en 2026-10-19T06:33:23+08:00 Oil slips as Trump’s sanction waiver may lead to more Russian fuel supplies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/edc891b9bca30c6bb00493b5d2579f4a125d4693e0b55319507dc7f4ebcb191f Trump signed an executive order on Oct 16, waiving key sanctions and tariffs under a law known as the Graham Act. Trump signed an executive order on Oct 16, waiving key sanctions and tariffs under a law known as the Graham Act. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bond-markets-big-short-bet-gets-wakeup-call-ai-trade-wobbles The Business Times en 2026-10-19T06:24:40+08:00 Bond market’s big short bet gets wakeup call as AI trade wobbles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a7c70cba625e8bcf4bd12e317dbe0dc018e88db4adc32e2fcd81fc2d4b56e520 As concerns mount across markets over the outlook for leading AI firms, 10-year yields fell about 17 basis points last week while the Nasdaq 100 Index tumbled 5.5%. As concerns mount across markets over the outlook for leading AI firms, 10-year yields fell about 17 basis points last week while the Nasdaq 100 Index tumbled 5.5%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-diesel-deal-aimed-keep-talks-russia-going The Business Times en 2026-10-19T06:03:49+08:00 Trump says diesel deal aimed to keep talks with Russia going https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f35b856dc4ef7d3c72e3dbced1bd11ca64834e74ceb3bb9d6b6317f03874d5ae Trump also accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of prolonging the Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fifth year. Trump also accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of prolonging the Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fifth year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropic-shift-some-shares-new-public-good-fund The Business Times en 2026-10-19T05:55:12+08:00 Anthropic to shift some shares into new ‘public good’ fund https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7137a6c675ed89a496c0c511a5c837c68dbb71862467ba749daf8015d9780859 This comes as the firm seeks to address rising concerns about AI safety and its potential unintended impact. This comes as the firm seeks to address rising concerns about AI safety and its potential unintended impact. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/navigating-retirement-planning-why-cash-your-riskiest-asset?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T05:00:00+08:00 Navigating retirement planning: Why cash is your riskiest asset https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/52564a5c9b2a1dc1bd5cf72b4767f4abb54d5f532195f60f9f0bb321341f706f Should we be rethinking our emergency funds in our basic savings accounts? Should we be rethinking our emergency funds in our basic savings accounts? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-rally-wobbles-stock-markets-spotlight-turns-earnings?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T22:05:07+08:00 As AI rally wobbles, stock market’s spotlight turns to earnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/80fd88b2a14f44eccf0584e3d25cb8b91908a2a9ce42c9b834ff40f2db0a9d57 Dragged down by the swoon in heavyweight tech and AI stocks, the S&P 500 posted its biggest weekly drop since June. Dragged down by the swoon in heavyweight tech and AI stocks, the S&P 500 posted its biggest weekly drop since June. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/samsung-use-tsmc-tech-nvidias-next-generation-memory-chips-says-seoul-newspaper?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T21:32:02+08:00 Samsung to use TSMC tech for Nvidia’s next-generation memory chips, says Seoul newspaper https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8b3ecde5e822e8a7f8731f46e471204cbb117213238e86f1106b0e3b1dbf51a5 NVHBM integrates Nvidia’s custom memory controller into the base die and is aimed at standardising implementation across multiple memory suppliers, said the company. NVHBM integrates Nvidia’s custom memory controller into the base die and is aimed at standardising implementation across multiple memory suppliers, said the company. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/far-east-organizations-serra-residences-sells-less-quarter-units-released-average-s3460-psf?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T21:21:51+08:00 Far East Organization’s The Serra Residences sells less than a quarter of units released at average S$3,460 psf https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fb47f11e0b1f3d447abbc7a2543b874cf65afab02965deae3b5b9ea20ed6f20a The Serra Residences is on the former site of Pastoral View and adjoining land at Bassein Road, which Far East Organization acquired 16 years ago. The Serra Residences is on the former site of Pastoral View and adjoining land at Bassein Road, which Far East Organization acquired 16 years ago. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/mas-sgx-must-address-our-ipo-problem?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T20:05:55+08:00 MAS, SGX must address our IPO problem https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6629227afa3727429284699ed1a61cd36943abfb2f69d90275f5c4809d3019f9 sgx logo outside its building Some market watchers say SGX should focus on drawing listing aspirants in fields already anchored by homegrown champions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/imfworld-bank-meetings-leave-developing-countries-more-questions-answers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T19:32:18+08:00 IMF/World Bank meetings leave developing countries with more questions than answers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/544cf40ffa0fd6ccfd1cc1708f0909ef1c22c048d9c4464fb6219e37b1542828 IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said many issues remained unresolved, especially around AI: “We are in a place where we have many more questions than we have answers.” IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said many issues remained unresolved, especially around AI: “We are in a place where we have many more questions than we have answers.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-urges-us-accept-proposal-reopen-strait-hormuz?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T19:00:08+08:00 Iran urges US to accept proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8713f3ee572722450b83ed04a193607856633a8badd1a1e35ae776e5c7b59dc7 Teheran said negotiations should initially focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which before the war carried about a fifth of the global trade in oil and liquefied natural gas. Teheran said negotiations should initially focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which before the war carried about a fifth of the global trade in oil and liquefied natural gas. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/microsoft-scraps-uk-data-centre-deal-nscale-telegraph-says?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T17:33:05+08:00 Microsoft scraps UK data centre deal with Nscale, Telegraph says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b191c8b64efb218ead5ddf9bf1902adc19adaac97a133b0227442578b5ad57a Microsoft’s withdrawal would mark a setback for Nscale, which is seeking to raise as much as US$3 billion in an IPO as soon as October. Microsoft’s withdrawal would mark a setback for Nscale, which is seeking to raise as much as US$3 billion in an IPO as soon as October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/sec-should-protect-investors-not-private-funds The Business Times en 2026-10-18T17:03:56+08:00 The SEC should protect investors, not private funds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/07d976c81c7bb4a00900bd5c82ed4709147977f92237cf5f0a2cd153399674fc The SEC proposes to allow private-fund managers to create, without any prior regulatory approval, multiple share classes in a closed-end fund. The SEC proposes to allow private-fund managers to create, without any prior regulatory approval, multiple share classes in a closed-end fund. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/two-killed-saudi-helicopter-crash-near-yemen-border-houthi-war-rages The Business Times en 2026-10-18T16:42:25+08:00 Two killed in Saudi helicopter crash near Yemen border as Houthi war rages https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7642d4f27d58a6e83142f3bda76e61ca93dd0519c6805a110ab99e88da592f41 The war has compounded an energy-supply crunch, with the Houthis targeting ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait – a key oil-export corridor. The war has compounded an energy-supply crunch, with the Houthis targeting ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait – a key oil-export corridor. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/greenback-falls-fed-hike-bets-fade-ai-jitters-linger The Business Times en 2026-10-18T16:14:36+08:00 Greenback falls as Fed hike bets fade, AI jitters linger https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fd31a6abb71bfe31cc0f3584fa0f5c6d659b88ad09080fe0051f66a640d2d53d At the International Monetary Fund-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok on Oct 16, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh offered no clues about future rate decisions, saying he does not “prejudge meetings”. At the International Monetary Fund-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok on Oct 16, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh offered no clues about future rate decisions, saying he does not “prejudge meetings”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/street-fighter-review-choose-your-fighter The Business Times en 2026-10-18T15:23:16+08:00 ‘Street Fighter’ review: Choose your fighter https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0fe3d58c8c28b60954260d1fbabcb249439c60390b77ff7e3d94c723a1da9ac9 Director Kitao Sakurai and cast members at the premiere for Street Fighter in Los Angeles; the cast knows not to humanise but instead to lean into the caricature and theatrics.  Director Kitao Sakurai and cast members at the premiere for Street Fighter in Los Angeles; the cast knows not to humanise but instead to lean into the caricature and theatrics.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/whats-ailing-group-medical-benefits-market-integrated-shield-plans-offer-clues?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T15:04:28+08:00 What’s ailing the group medical-benefits market? Integrated Shield Plans offer clues https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eb0ff04a2516a373b130bd362267054ba091331119d53ea4b1beac860701c4d8 Escalating claims and rising cost of care – usually in private-care settings – are causing companies’ group-health premiums to rise by an average of 15% to 20% a year. Escalating claims and rising cost of care – usually in private-care settings – are causing companies’ group-health premiums to rise by an average of 15% to 20% a year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/cracks-emerge-ai-borrowing-boom-coreweave-oracle-and-softbank-debt-worries-grow The Business Times en 2026-10-18T14:58:51+08:00 Cracks emerge in AI borrowing boom as CoreWeave, Oracle and SoftBank debt worries grow https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bc8062f2f0df693cf2c26034fb5e4ab205769887ed1ea5235faf7f1c7ef1fb9c Several investors said they worried about whether hyperscalers would even need to lease space from CoreWeave in the future. Several investors said they worried about whether hyperscalers would even need to lease space from CoreWeave in the future. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-signs-free-trade-pact-european-countries-including-norway-switzerland The Business Times en 2026-10-18T14:21:45+08:00 Vietnam signs free trade pact with European countries including Norway, Switzerland https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/084fcfc613b1b04a6d6581f131ed605febe4e638e1e37e5f31bbb0477fd0a396 Vietnam mainly exports seafood, footwear, textiles, machinery and equipment, electronics and components to the EFTA market. Vietnam mainly exports seafood, footwear, textiles, machinery and equipment, electronics and components to the EFTA market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/mass-protests-france-spiral-worst-riots-years The Business Times en 2026-10-18T13:29:10+08:00 Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/16ab96fd0582cfbfb3fcefee37d3f9032e44a627eb3e3fca7be2fc1327d780dd A fire destroyed the Limoges city hall after a group of individuals forced entry into the building during protests on Oct 17. A fire destroyed the Limoges city hall after a group of individuals forced entry into the building during protests on Oct 17. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/7-eleven-adds-hot-food-counters-16-singapore-stores-dfi-retail-sharpens-growth-focus?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T12:50:00+08:00 7-Eleven adds hot-food counters at 16 Singapore stores as DFI Retail sharpens growth focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce1ce63d1e0240bcb04fbf6824d35d05f16b4cb9887a8b95e2f6ce2706d4db06 The section for ready meals at the 7-Eleven outlet in East Coast Parkway. The section for ready meals at the 7-Eleven outlet in East Coast Parkway. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australian-home-auctions-decline-rate-hikes-dampen-activity The Business Times en 2026-10-18T12:10:15+08:00 Australian home auctions decline as rate hikes dampen activity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c9e59cc2b2305dbb0a519c36dc9b7c15c2c8a6eb9b03ff8bdf04f63dc98562d Auctions are a popular way of selling houses in Australia, particularly in the largest cities of Sydney and Melbourne. Auctions are a popular way of selling houses in Australia, particularly in the largest cities of Sydney and Melbourne. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/assembly-place-expands-beyond-co-living-it-targets-10000-keys-2030?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T12:00:00+08:00 The Assembly Place expands beyond co-living as it targets 10,000 keys by 2030 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c2b583d849feaa7ee5672cc271b2f0d550d6781c25d6c6707a803fc83f056b2 For TAP CEO Eugene Lim, community connections are key to keeping members plugged into the network. For TAP CEO Eugene Lim, community connections are key to keeping members plugged into the network. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/insider-stakes-rise-alongside-s40-million-buybacks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T12:00:00+08:00 Insider stakes rise alongside S$40 million of buybacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/677fdd1a8b6c47e8ad72760f182f3348e9a0c3ff2b522dc0fe3cf9e7648d3409 Directors or CEOs reported 26 acquisitions and five disposals, while substantial shareholders recorded 15 acquisitions and three disposals over the five sessions to Oct 15. Directors or CEOs reported 26 acquisitions and five disposals, while substantial shareholders recorded 15 acquisitions and three disposals over the five sessions to Oct 15. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/s-reits-commence-q3-earnings-season-interest-rates-remain-focus?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T12:00:00+08:00 S-Reits commence Q3 earnings season as interest rates remain in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/01d9962a16eae2e3c47bf2116fcb848aa3224e9910672673cca51ce89ad06432 PLQ Mall, a Lendlease Global Commercial Reit property. The Reit is scheduled to release its results on Oct 30. PLQ Mall, a Lendlease Global Commercial Reit property. The Reit is scheduled to release its results on Oct 30. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-take-60-days-assess-economic-impact-russia-sanctions-rubio The Business Times en 2026-10-18T11:34:52+08:00 Trump to take up to 60 days to assess economic impact of Russia sanctions: Rubio https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/048fef9f32ca52211c3a9efb7017d536b801bf0a56ae7c86379543cfd892c67d Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) with US President Donald Trump at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska in August last year. Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) with US President Donald Trump at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska in August last year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global-economy-resilient-no-room-complacency-imf-committee-head-says-amid-russia-tensions The Business Times en 2026-10-18T10:39:13+08:00 Global economy resilient but ‘no room for complacency’, IMF committee head says amid Russia tensions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bbc427a0e8f9f036aede48336205d3ae83f04853d32ba4ea7f01628ebc5087a4 International Monetary and Financial Committee chair Mohammed Al-Jadaan (left) and IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva in Bangkok on Oct 17. International Monetary and Financial Committee chair Mohammed Al-Jadaan (left) and IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva in Bangkok on Oct 17. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/ai-funding-fears-puncture-rally-asias-high-flying-picks-and-shovels-stocks The Business Times en 2026-10-18T09:49:30+08:00 AI funding fears puncture rally in Asia’s high-flying picks-and-shovels stocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdc1e2272fd97275410e0ff843adc6263d7fbfb5f0f2c87bd11f2bd47de59c95 The stakes are particularly high for Asian equities, where the AI build-out has become a dominant investment theme. The stakes are particularly high for Asian equities, where the AI build-out has become a dominant investment theme. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/why-killer-switch-tackle-europes-trade-issues-china-may-not-be-so-straightforward?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T09:12:30+08:00 Why a ‘killer switch’ to tackle Europe’s trade issues with China may not be so straightforward https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/967f56eedc7c5d69c00fbe0b180f62185d1531fe5c3af17023a8f38ee196fd7e China has volunteered to cut by almost half its exports of electric vehicles to Europe in a recent trade deal. China has volunteered to cut by almost half its exports of electric vehicles to Europe in a recent trade deal. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/limits-chinas-trade-concessions-europe?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T09:00:00+08:00 The limits of China’s trade concessions to Europe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e36aa15738560c0adcaf9ad7667a8cba8229d0df11c7850708666bf7b8ebd8ac An "In Europe For Europe" sign beside an XPeng EV at the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, on Oct 13. An "In Europe For Europe" sign beside an XPeng EV at the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, on Oct 13. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/sm-lee-calls-renewed-tripartite-ties-safeguard-port-jobs-amid-ai-trade-headwinds?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T08:39:04+08:00 SM Lee calls for renewed tripartite ties to safeguard port jobs amid AI, trade headwinds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4425e11411bf9d8041ab05f7e1099a68498f8dcfb162974b0288fa371a49f1ec Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong called on unions and leaders at the PSA to work with the government to help workers adapt through continuous reskilling just like in the past. Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong called on unions and leaders at the PSA to work with the government to help workers adapt through continuous reskilling just like in the past. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/lagarde-says-sustainable-finances-key-economic-stability The Business Times en 2026-10-17T16:16:40+08:00 Lagarde says sustainable finances key for economic stability https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a97b66d6067fe0b399bdb0ca6adc5302ca276e19387f68e6aef122d9bd1599e1 ECB president Christine Lagarde says more than 30 central banks have expressed interest in the Eurosystem’s enhanced repo facility. ECB president Christine Lagarde says more than 30 central banks have expressed interest in the Eurosystem’s enhanced repo facility. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropic-pitches-ai-safety-bill-lawmakers The Business Times en 2026-10-17T15:50:05+08:00 Anthropic pitches AI safety bill to lawmakers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b947eede83fade31c1e57d5db454b1bfdb564f88f99d6f8b7a607e80f618348 The proposal suggests the government could block the release of an AI model if it’s determined to imminently risk killing or injuring more than 50 people. The proposal suggests the government could block the release of an AI model if it’s determined to imminently risk killing or injuring more than 50 people. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-posts-us1-99-trillion-budget-gap-2026-spending-rise The Business Times en 2026-10-17T15:34:47+08:00 US posts US$1.99 trillion budget gap for 2026 on spending rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be2bc175d652d7c8f388561056e4cc57f4bd873aa876c81868bce131a86164d4 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has singled out tariff refunds as a key to the wider deficit.  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has singled out tariff refunds as a key to the wider deficit.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/foreign-holdings-us-treasuries-rise-almost-1-year-low The Business Times en 2026-10-17T15:15:02+08:00 Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rise from almost 1-year low https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2cd5677c6454abee3329b56f5addb45a09d717eecc04aad72bbc75d04b2dcd1 Overseas holdings have climbed more than US$83 billion from July. Overseas holdings have climbed more than US$83 billion from July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/big-us-bank-stocks-log-worst-weekly-losing-streak-2008 The Business Times en 2026-10-17T14:31:20+08:00 Big US bank stocks log worst weekly losing streak since 2008 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b5cbe8e1f3604b9c15b93b6173aaac2b20e9d2badbb9c8079ee969be0606627 Citigroup, State Street, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley are among the worst performers on the gauge. Citigroup, State Street, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley are among the worst performers on the gauge. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/apple-says-iphone-duo-demand-extraordinary-after-delivery-delays The Business Times en 2026-10-17T13:16:42+08:00 Apple says iPhone Duo demand extraordinary after delivery delays https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4ad741cbefe2dda9191607ddf3bf7fef079b9ddbb74f0c41ac2f9c079512ed0d iPhone Duo is the first foldable iPhone. iPhone Duo is the first foldable iPhone. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/chinese-stocks-turn-biggest-losers-global-ai-trade-stumbles The Business Times en 2026-10-17T12:11:03+08:00 Chinese stocks turn biggest losers as global AI trade stumbles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6479c69f2a35a3a6e20e0f7ec572ac32a3a16131be7c72625ef82c8361e6b88c Enthusiasm has since unravelled as scrutiny of future demand and earnings prospects hit Chinese stocks the hardest. Enthusiasm has since unravelled as scrutiny of future demand and earnings prospects hit Chinese stocks the hardest.