https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/apples-iphone-duo-hits-stores-face-short-supply-and-high-demand?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-24T14:23:43+08:00 Apple’s iPhone Duo hits stores in face of short supply and high demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/77261df56b9503afd3e3655d6d0b0a700b46f38c4e755776ddd87f303bb5561c Customers hold Apple iPhone Duo smartphones at Apple's Fifth Avenue store during the first day of in-store sales in New York, US, Oct 23, 2026. Customers hold Apple iPhone Duo smartphones at Apple's Fifth Avenue store during the first day of in-store sales in New York, US, Oct 23, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/moonshot-curbs-hacking-ability-new-kimi-model-fears-grow-over-ai-powered-cyberattacks The Business Times en 2026-10-24T13:54:38+08:00 Moonshot curbs hacking ability in new Kimi model as fears grow over AI-powered cyberattacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1a662be8929c16884995863f714d632e33e92e05b4610931ecfa8b182d21e962 Moonshot plans to publish the model’s weights — files allowing outside developers to run and modify it on their own systems — by Nov 4. Moonshot plans to publish the model’s weights — files allowing outside developers to run and modify it on their own systems — by Nov 4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-us-may-do-another-military-operation-against-iran The Business Times en 2026-10-24T11:51:45+08:00 Trump says US may do another military operation against Iran https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/91f44ee35adae0ef58aedc547f8e13f6c1ebce195ae8d941701c056559df3a0e “We may do another little Epic Fury,” President Trump told a rally in Florida. “We may do another little Epic Fury,” President Trump told a rally in Florida. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/france-spared-moodys-ratings-downgrade-it-struggles-unrest The Business Times en 2026-10-24T11:30:32+08:00 France spared Moody’s ratings downgrade as it struggles with unrest https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1f5346cd9c82f112c57817b6cd0087a070282cafde7fc1cf5d79ea87156d8fa5 A man throws a plastic traffic cone through a burning barricade amid clashes against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris, France, Oct 17, 2026. A man throws a plastic traffic cone through a burning barricade amid clashes against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris, France, Oct 17, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/indonesia-begins-cutting-natural-gas-exports-singapore-oct-24-reports?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-24T11:20:20+08:00 Indonesia begins cutting natural gas exports to Singapore from Oct 24: reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f069c40c60ce2d9544639136aa89338c471aa4f520e0f7551888ce0b2141153e Indonesia was once the world’s largest LNG exporter but has gradually lost market share over the past two decades. Indonesia was once the world’s largest LNG exporter but has gradually lost market share over the past two decades. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/instacart-talks-doordash-and-uber-sale-report The Business Times en 2026-10-24T10:52:30+08:00 Instacart in talks with DoorDash and Uber for sale: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b915d59e1572f1e9571dd8eed4d4aeb3eae0247dc383629eaf381274d705a860 A sale would combine two of the biggest food-delivery platforms in the US. A sale would combine two of the biggest food-delivery platforms in the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-welcomes-us-myanmar-engagement-expects-asean-talks-countrys-future The Business Times en 2026-10-24T10:09:51+08:00 Thailand welcomes US-Myanmar engagement, expects Asean talks on country’s future https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d5ad3a8df51461dd5f8a744cac01fefadce7eb7fa7544387a741c95a167e438c Engagement “does not mean legitimising the (Myanmar) regime,” but aims to encourage peaceful conflict resolution and reconciliation with the opposition, Phuangketkeow said. Engagement “does not mean legitimising the (Myanmar) regime,” but aims to encourage peaceful conflict resolution and reconciliation with the opposition, Phuangketkeow said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-resumes-frontier-ai-training-after-security-overhaul-discloses-flaw-widely-used-software The Business Times en 2026-10-24T09:41:48+08:00 OpenAI resumes frontier AI training after security overhaul, discloses flaw in widely used software https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3f6676af815731d8b1119800a461b1724c79bc634fcb967c8073b44a6dc5678f OpenAI has been conducting a broad review of its AI models’ activity since the Hugging Face incident in July. OpenAI has been conducting a broad review of its AI models’ activity since the Hugging Face incident in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/fast-fashion-group-shein-agrees-pay-us100-million-settle-us-ftc-probe The Business Times en 2026-10-24T09:26:48+08:00 Fast-fashion group Shein agrees to pay US$100 million to settle US FTC probe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/12ad39f4accaaabbad73757e124feaaad33de6e8b6225b8edc8d6b69f2e71375 The settlement is the latest setback to hit the online fast-fashion retailer. The settlement is the latest setback to hit the online fast-fashion retailer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-prices-jump-us3-houthi-attacks-oil-spill-highest-settlement-april The Business Times en 2026-10-24T07:58:09+08:00 Oil prices jump US$3 on Houthi attacks, oil spill, highest settlement since April https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/da1896e6ff828bc943e9bc978165b2ba98363c60bd08b1a5ac039a2d2f67a87d Brent crude futures settled at US$116.72 a barrel, up US$3.55 or 3.14 per cent, its highest since Apr 29. Brent crude futures settled at US$116.72 a barrel, up US$3.55 or 3.14 per cent, its highest since Apr 29. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-post-weekly-loss-france-turmoil-oil-prices-dent-earnings-optimism The Business Times en 2026-10-24T07:51:04+08:00 European stocks post weekly loss as France turmoil, oil prices dent earnings optimism https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index fell 0.31 per cent to close at 635.77 points on Friday. The Stoxx 600 index fell 0.31 per cent to close at 635.77 points on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-closes-lower-end-rocky-week The Business Times en 2026-10-24T07:45:46+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street closes lower to end rocky week https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/983701adb26e0ccab3664b5215b3c31286b5fc93f9e71c9f8bb599a36e9013ed The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 652.82 points, or 1.23 per cent, to 52,215.16 on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 652.82 points, or 1.23 per cent, to 52,215.16 on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/hyundai-elexio-review-korean-ev-built-chinese-tastes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-24T07:00:00+08:00 Hyundai Elexio review: The Korean EV built for Chinese tastes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fb9f41cf7482ae0a322e6f7bd5514bb8d52888f655ec12be89b53011ca6aadc1 The Hyundai Elexio corners with real poise, barely rolls, and the steering tells you what the front tyres are up to. The Hyundai Elexio corners with real poise, barely rolls, and the steering tells you what the front tyres are up to. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/protected-life-not-yet-full-one The Business Times en 2026-10-24T07:00:00+08:00 A protected life is not yet a full one https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b18384af2a7a9b5a0afdee4ba42b976a14043421092b61ed5431d7d495bf31ae Singapore’s licence conditions for nursing homes are precise about safety. They also require psychosocial assessment and meaningful activities, but name no instrument of measurement. Singapore’s licence conditions for nursing homes are precise about safety. They also require psychosocial assessment and meaningful activities, but name no instrument of measurement. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/bringing-independent-directors-family-boardroom-without-losing-trust The Business Times en 2026-10-24T07:00:00+08:00 Bringing independent directors into the family boardroom without losing trust https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e39384c14041b1d55c0934cba26ed9b5c4f36ab2061d4858bd238ecb77b4b491 Stock photo of executives at a board meeting. Objective board members can bring the candour, market insight and constructive challenge required to navigate an unpredictable global environment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-business-activity-expands-prices-surge-most-2022?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T22:32:09+08:00 US business activity expands, prices surge by most since 2022 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b6ca535f79f91205d633bd72e1fd5b77a642109cefe43e6daa72373548a1b7f The composite index for employment was the second-highest in four years, and the manufacturing index showed factory headcount advancing at the fastest pace since 2012. The composite index for employment was the second-highest in four years, and the manufacturing index showed factory headcount advancing at the fastest pace since 2012. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/tech-sell-relents-oil-five-month-high?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T22:06:01+08:00 Tech sell-off relents, oil at five-month high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c5391ba46db4897cc129729430ec3f35f099f6cc9a7abafc8fb61cda0fb4f61 For the jittery Wall Street bulls, Nasdaq futures were off 0.5%, while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.25% after the Nasdaq’s 2.6% tumble on Thursday, its biggest slump since June. For the jittery Wall Street bulls, Nasdaq futures were off 0.5%, while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.25% after the Nasdaq’s 2.6% tumble on Thursday, its biggest slump since June. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/nea-issues-notices-10-singapore-based-companies-including-wilmar-and-app-over-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T21:23:14+08:00 NEA issues notices to 10 Singapore-based companies, including Wilmar and APP, over haze https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/56ac8f546419703e2ec987cf50ea4df7fc093523646c3e58043691f32f13cfaf NEA has issued notices to 10 Singapore-registered companies seeking information on their operations and potential links to the haze affecting Singapore. NEA has issued notices to 10 Singapore-registered companies seeking information on their operations and potential links to the haze affecting Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/jios-record-ipo-draws-strong-demand-defying-india-market-rout?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T21:18:22+08:00 Jio’s record IPO draws strong demand, defying India market rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1fe04b2cdccdd88ee904f83b6c0c2e56d15ab5ea1524d9f4a1e3aeee7ed063f4 The offering was fully sold within 100 minutes despite a bruising week for local equities, setting up a challenging debut for Jio on Oct 28. The offering was fully sold within 100 minutes despite a bruising week for local equities, setting up a challenging debut for Jio on Oct 28. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/net-demand-singapore-office-space-doubles-q3-central-region-rents-rise-0-8?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T21:09:31+08:00 Net demand for Singapore office space doubles in Q3 as central region rents rise 0.8% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e3ff09141b3381a0dee1e7e3c4aa90c41a406ca70bcc4b6f1b1d3cdef0d95064 The closure of HarbourFront Centre in July for redevelopment is likely to have been the major factor behind the 775,000 sq ft contraction of islandwide office stock in Q3 2026. The closure of HarbourFront Centre in July for redevelopment is likely to have been the major factor behind the 775,000 sq ft contraction of islandwide office stock in Q3 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/davinder-singh-chambers-appointed-adviser-government-haze-linked-company-probes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T21:00:00+08:00 Davinder Singh Chambers appointed adviser to government on haze-linked company probes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d70f89c8b848b2cfa0b43b1e5aedb7c65354ce97c3ecb40c2dbe105d0b0784df Singapore has been grappling with haze, prompting efforts to identify firms linked to fires in Indonesia. Singapore has been grappling with haze, prompting efforts to identify firms linked to fires in Indonesia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/visa-stb-sign-three-year-mou-boost-singapores-destination-appeal-and-growth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T20:57:23+08:00 Visa, STB sign three-year MOU to boost Singapore’s destination appeal and growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/824161606970cf7cc09019fe5cbf89f3553c5109551043efb9342fb73f45eb8a From left: Adeline Kim, group country manager, regional South-east Asia, and senior vice-president, global clients, Asia-Pacific, Visa; and Melissa Ow, CEO, Singapore Tourism Board, at the signing of an MOU between Visa and STB on Oct 22, 2026. The MOU was signed by Visa’s Adeline Kim (left) and STB’s Melissa Ow. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/oue-reit-buys-another-50-stake-sydneys-salesforce-tower-us606-4-million-deal?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T20:46:27+08:00 OUE Reit buys another 50% stake in Sydney’s Salesforce Tower in US$606.4 million deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c49ded0cec2d6ed25e4a39f4e8318ec5564dd7ceb2fc269244b270ebd68bedc Han Khim Siew, CEO of OUE Reit’s manager, says Singapore remains the trust’s core market, complemented by selective investments in Australia. Han Khim Siew, CEO of OUE Reit’s manager, says Singapore remains the trust’s core market, complemented by selective investments in Australia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/kkr-founders-among-investors-buying-42-peter-lims-valencia-club-valued-us1-4-billion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T20:42:24+08:00 KKR founders among investors buying 42% of Peter Lim’s Valencia; club valued at US$1.4 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6c046c893cfe9342e6ff9e894aa805df25568a6312bf6a6ceb37a23a955cbd17 Valencia president Kiat Lim. Valencia president Kiat Lim says there “has been no shortage of interest in Valencia”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-south-korean-officials-estimate-little-chance-trump-kim-meeting-year?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T20:29:10+08:00 US, South Korean officials estimate little chance of Trump-Kim meeting this year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f35b856dc4ef7d3c72e3dbced1bd11ca64834e74ceb3bb9d6b6317f03874d5ae US President Donald Trump, the only US president to have met a North Korean leader, has been eager to jump-start talks with North Korea. US President Donald Trump, the only US president to have met a North Korean leader, has been eager to jump-start talks with North Korea. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/singapores-central-gas-buyer-affirms-indonesias-role-important-partner-amid-export-review-warning?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T20:01:17+08:00 Singapore’s central gas buyer affirms Indonesia’s role as ‘important partner’ amid export review warning https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b044ba5bd9a215a6c743bc2ab652d09e47ba8f075557ce53f43fa27d875a4a7c Singapore GasCo’s procurement strategy “focuses on building a diversified and flexible portfolio”, says its CEO Alan Heng. Singapore GasCo’s procurement strategy “focuses on building a diversified and flexible portfolio”, says its CEO Alan Heng. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-217-time-face-palm-oils-transboundary-problem?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 217: Time to face palm oil’s transboundary problem https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/696dc7f065799274958d29233ce214e73b0fc958374e41e5976a793609b5bcdc Sustainability certification of palm oil is lagging in South-east Asia, data from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil suggests. Sustainability certification of palm oil is lagging in South-east Asia, data from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil suggests. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eurozone-business-activity-slowed-france-unrest-weighs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T18:50:33+08:00 Eurozone business activity slowed as France unrest weighs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1d7a5d8cfc18d5acd3f7f3ec641d4b57e4442b6ae20caa3099bca802dc2cf9ea The European Central Bank is widely expected to keep borrowing costs unchanged at the Oct 28 to 29 meeting. The European Central Bank is widely expected to keep borrowing costs unchanged at the Oct 28 to 29 meeting. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/home-sales-set-recover-q4-prices-seen-rising-further-new-launch-momentum?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T18:29:00+08:00 Home sales set to recover in Q4 with prices seen rising further on new launch momentum https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3ca362300c4135a1efa80ebc374a001bc782bc470e3243dde3aa567d91a1c941 Developers sold 1,183 new private homes (excluding executive condominiums) in Q3, down 44.7% from Q2. Developers sold 1,183 new private homes (excluding executive condominiums) in Q3, down 44.7% from Q2. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-232?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T18:19:02+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 23) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02e2341f78e480fc5288d68fb048fb63e570af6dac2b39189b8aa23bd733185b SGX’s Loh Boon Chye says there is “ample time... to plan thoughtfully and work through the arrangements” for a transition in the CEO role. SGX’s Loh Boon Chye says there is “ample time... to plan thoughtfully and work through the arrangements” for a transition in the CEO role. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bank-japan-warns-risks-ai-market-shock-cyberattacks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T18:14:19+08:00 Bank of Japan warns of risks from AI market shock, cyberattacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9c60f23fb2fe02222175665dbb4441e5ea6cc022e66e9a1a4bd61d4e81770fe5 The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1.25% in September, and signalled its readiness to keep increasing borrowing costs. The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1.25% in September, and signalled its readiness to keep increasing borrowing costs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-shares-edge-higher-despite-losses-local-banks-sti-0-1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T18:02:16+08:00 Singapore shares edge higher despite losses in local banks; STI up 0.1% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6629227afa3727429284699ed1a61cd36943abfb2f69d90275f5c4809d3019f9 Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 331 to 258, after 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion change hands. Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 331 to 258, after 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/ai-spending-and-higher-longer-rates-what-asian-investors-should-watch?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T17:46:00+08:00 AI spending and higher-for-longer rates: What Asian investors should watch https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9c92c99738e62ada78f6331a003090fad3c9967368a56828fea01ea9d2bc5a8d Are Asian tech suppliers looking at a structural growth engine or an unsustainable spending bubble? Are Asian tech suppliers looking at a structural growth engine or an unsustainable spending bubble? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/tuan-sing-buy-westgate-tower-jurong-s600-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T17:41:30+08:00 Tuan Sing to buy Westgate Tower in Jurong for S$600 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/05fd27be55934ea14d966a8ffd2c79279166b5d49d4c2b64f42d0eac991cda12 The agreed property value of S$600 million is 6.25% below an independent valuation of S$640 million as at Oct 1. The agreed property value of S$600 million is 6.25% below an independent valuation of S$640 million as at Oct 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/citigroup-wins-licence-set-fully-owned-china-securities-unit-after-nearly-5-year-wait?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T17:38:11+08:00 Citigroup wins licence to set up fully-owned China Securities unit after nearly 5-year wait https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/035ae399cb23d78472f4ed0c9b579d6ebd58b88d8150da188b698460edf1780f A late entrant to China’s domestic securities market, Citi has to rebuild its footprint after dissolving its investment-banking joint venture with Orient Securities in 2019. A late entrant to China’s domestic securities market, Citi has to rebuild its footprint after dissolving its investment-banking joint venture with Orient Securities in 2019. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/manilas-us113-5-billion-budget-battle-becomes-test-fiscal-discipline?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T17:11:07+08:00 Manila’s US$113.5 billion Budget battle becomes test of fiscal discipline https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ca22c8f5d435db51d4ab25dc19f64400b60885763aa95c0fefbdee5b6c8faa7 The Light Rail Transit (LRT) passes by in Manila, Philippines Analysts cautioned that weaker public infrastructure spending could weigh on medium-term growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/newest-tennis-kid-block-meteoric-rise-rafael-jodar?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T17:00:00+08:00 Newest tennis kid on the block: The meteoric rise of Rafael Jodar https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02fe54aeb7823495088bb30e2e14b83e1f12edbec7d862cba8cb6c5538ad41f2 Rafael Jodar joined the Rolex family on Oct 9, just as the Rolex Shanghai Masters tournament got underway. The 20-year-old finished runner-up. Rafael Jodar joined the Rolex family on Oct 9, just as the Rolex Shanghai Masters tournament got underway. The 20-year-old finished runner-up. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-january-september-fiscal-revenue-5-1-year-year?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T16:54:07+08:00 China’s January-to-September fiscal revenue up 5.1% year on year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8020e2ae13b49f362b74bbd89a4d326cc12d3732e26e2cd4bdaef05c8482ce12 China has accelerated local special bond issuance this year and plans to front-load part of its 2027 quota, finance ministry official Zhao Zeyong said on Friday. China has accelerated local special bond issuance this year and plans to front-load part of its 2027 quota, finance ministry official Zhao Zeyong said on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/what-php-why-are-government-and-business-websites-going-offline The Business Times en 2026-10-23T16:27:35+08:00 What is PHP? Why are government and business websites going offline? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6522189108e7d4b9ce5d71f2d9d133c9118c4cd9e1cad0e68913148f2ed8e6b7 PHP is estimated to be used by 70% of all sites and web applications. PHP is estimated to be used by 70% of all sites and web applications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hermes-and-cartiers-last-reliable-shoppers-are-retreating-china?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T16:25:10+08:00 Hermes and Cartier’s last reliable shoppers are retreating in China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7b07313c144577e1bababeebae89a838cfe0e2392772e1fb8e0e9ebbd63ab0a6 Global brands, including Hermes, are facing the possibility of both their key customers and aspirational shoppers spending less at the same time. Global brands, including Hermes, are facing the possibility of both their key customers and aspirational shoppers spending less at the same time. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/crisis-revival-sgx-ceo-loh-boon-chye-plans-exit-after-lucrative-decade-long-pivot?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T15:58:23+08:00 From crisis to revival: SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye plans exit after lucrative decade-long pivot https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02e2341f78e480fc5288d68fb048fb63e570af6dac2b39189b8aa23bd733185b SGX’s Loh Boon Chye says there is “ample time... to plan thoughtfully and work through the arrangements” for a transition in the CEO role. SGX’s Loh Boon Chye says there is “ample time... to plan thoughtfully and work through the arrangements” for a transition in the CEO role. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/style-travel/end-era-how-hermes-birkin-losing-its-scarcity-appeal The Business Times en 2026-10-23T15:37:00+08:00 End of an era? How the Hermes Birkin is losing its scarcity appeal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b6f80589b8e1b55a616e30dedac6196ea217eaa5100e2bf110f38d7506368435 Director and founder of London Bear Cai Baochun holds a Hermes Birkin bag at his exclusive boutique for authenticated, pre-owned luxury fashion in London. A growing supply of Birkin bags in the second-hand market is said to be depressing resale premiums. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-retail-sales-fall-0-4-september-more-forecast?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T15:30:12+08:00 UK retail sales fall 0.4% in September, more than forecast https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8519f923b6c0441f838da6dac01f3c80fa6fc146f00573d1d63e5089186ca23d British consumers are bracing for a New Year surge in energy bills that is expected to drive inflation above 4 per cent. British consumers are bracing for a New Year surge in energy bills that is expected to drive inflation above 4 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/cabin-fever-airlines-are-rushing-refurbish-plane-interiors-will-their-bets-pay?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T15:30:00+08:00 Cabin fever: Airlines are rushing to refurbish plane interiors, but will their bets pay off? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c32a760aa899d10eb1f6080ac34552ddafe1be753e9f391c6876141a46f517e Numerous airlines have embarked on or announced makeovers for their aircraft interiors in recent years. Numerous airlines have embarked on or announced makeovers for their aircraft interiors in recent years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/how-vietjets-us250-million-global-asset-freeze-complicates-its-600-aircraft-financing-plans?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T15:25:57+08:00 How Vietjet’s US$250 million global asset freeze complicates its 600-aircraft financing plans https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8653a903bc91df688b937d54739e1496f822eeeb698c0cdf9299f8bd1ae7cb8a Vietjet’s aircraft orders are split between European planemaker Airbus and US rival Boeing. Vietjet’s aircraft orders are split between European planemaker Airbus and US rival Boeing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/geely-auto-key-byd-rival-primed-re-enter-singapore-market?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T15:25:41+08:00 Geely Auto, a key BYD rival, primed to re-enter Singapore market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/092bc7162832a004d46c38e03e5e949f63219e3340a866456dd0be04c54c54c9 The Geely logo is seen during the launching of Geely Auto France in Paris. Geely first entered the Singapore market in 2006, but made a quiet exit after a few years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hedge-funds-log-widest-daily-drawdown-covid-stock-rout?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T15:01:37+08:00 Hedge funds log widest daily drawdown since Covid in stock rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5b23de8cfe9ad350b87f529c1c5bbe34aa69ea3ec3b62b9452c39919db131cd5 Tech stocks in the US were sold heavily on Thursday on mounting concerns over whether massive spending on artificial intelligence will bear fruit. Tech stocks in the US were sold heavily on Thursday on mounting concerns over whether massive spending on artificial intelligence will bear fruit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/equity-rallys-next-test-wider-participation The Business Times en 2026-10-23T15:00:00+08:00 The equity rally’s next test of wider participation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e83b62a05128024132936bfbcaac64987ac565f5f9f77423b09fc2a3c063004b Positive guidance still outnumbers negative guidance, and sell-side forecasts continue to point towards S&P 500 earnings per share of about US$420 by 2027. Positive guidance still outnumbers negative guidance, and sell-side forecasts continue to point towards S&P 500 earnings per share of about US$420 by 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-catl-baic-target-1-million-cars-new-battery-swap-network?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T14:40:12+08:00 China’s CATL, BAIC target 1 million cars with new battery swap network https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08f5b368515dbecf5d83b59b55989e654033820864ee511e3ab724f7902eb673 The deal underscores CATL’s intensifying effort to make battery swapping a larger part of China’s EV market. The deal underscores CATL’s intensifying effort to make battery swapping a larger part of China’s EV market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-mortgage-rates-decline-first-time-9-weeks-7-32?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T14:30:22+08:00 US mortgage rates decline for first time in 9 weeks to 7.32% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f4a82ecd4ed135110af36d99f0d8f193f07e03641cadfe58b927abbe112a91cc Borrowing costs that have surged over the past two months have strained housing affordability, a key issue for voters with the midterm elections less than two weeks away. Borrowing costs that have surged over the past two months have strained housing affordability, a key issue for voters with the midterm elections less than two weeks away. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/waymo-founder-predicts-landslide-robotaxi-adoption-singapore-driven-high-car-costs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T14:00:00+08:00 Waymo founder predicts ‘landslide’ robotaxi adoption in Singapore, driven by high car costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f17b389e8d22df1573e02498ac502db18a052993d542844555842670f925c970 A Waymo Ojai autonomous vehicle, a China-made EV manufactured by Zeekr, on the road in Los Angeles, California. A Waymo Ojai autonomous vehicle, a China-made EV manufactured by Zeekr, on the road in Los Angeles, California. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/volvo-car-deepen-job-cuts-china-sales-slump?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T13:59:08+08:00 Volvo Car to deepen job cuts as China sales slump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b640b574297eba356a8991bc869b9ac08aba6e3ccf3cc6df02bd61c9237bb5e5 Volvo’s measures are meant to save five billion kronor and build on an earlier restructuring with around 3,000 job cuts. Volvo’s measures are meant to save five billion kronor and build on an earlier restructuring with around 3,000 job cuts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ocbc-mobile-online-banking-services-restored-after-friday-afternoon-disruption?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T13:49:13+08:00 OCBC mobile, online banking services restored after Friday afternoon disruption https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c410198ff508bdd3c4c0164e387ea62bbe6cb9e705143f6cca1da4a30f9d490a The OCBC logo. From around 12.31 pm, more than 700 OCBC service outage reports were lodged on tracking site Downdetector. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/pap-internal-election-will-there-be-new-faces-and-what-changes-can-we-expect-oct-25?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T13:43:09+08:00 PAP internal election: Will there be new faces and what changes can we expect on Oct 25? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0266db3d48da4678b68fddfefc0f2af07246ebf141898503f3ed214697a587d3 The PAP Awards and Convention on Nov 9, 2025. The PAP will meet on Oct 25 to elect its top leadership body for another two-year term. The PAP Awards and Convention on Nov 9, 2025. The PAP will meet on Oct 25 to elect its top leadership body for another two-year term. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/petronas-totalenergies-mitsui-ink-jv-pact-develop-malaysia-carbon-storage-sites?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T13:31:59+08:00 Petronas, TotalEnergies, Mitsui ink JV pact to develop Malaysia carbon storage sites https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ecb1486f06bd6cd9aad1afe79d8b382a4a67d1f4c5ee786116483e2a70a159ec The logo of Malaysian energy group Petronas is displayed at its booth during Gastech Bangkok 2026. The initial phase will focus on a depleted offshore gas field with an injection capacity of up to five million tonnes of CO2 per year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/new-hospitality-and-tourism-chapter-give-ite-and-polytechnic-students-more-industry-exposure?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T13:19:11+08:00 New hospitality and tourism chapter to give ITE and polytechnic students more industry exposure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5cc3eb6427bf276f4f570a8a1fbf21edb8d8adae83f82769a6b32580d8aea19a Representatives from IHLs, STB, SHA and Saceos at the signing ceremony to launch the new joint chapter for students from ITE and five polytechnics. Representatives from IHLs, STB, SHA and Saceos at the signing ceremony to launch the new joint chapter for students from ITE and five polytechnics. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/little-known-south-korean-shipowner-dominates-hormuz-transits-oil-flows-rebound The Business Times en 2026-10-23T13:04:34+08:00 Little-known South Korean shipowner dominates Hormuz transits as oil flows rebound https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fbe029f099890539f4a59605ef65554410b5e721cadd142ec32c2a9d5d718ff9 Sinoko gained prominence from the early weeks of the Iran war, having amassed a huge tanker fleet in the run up to the conflict through purchases or time charters.  Sinoko gained prominence from the early weeks of the Iran war, having amassed a huge tanker fleet in the run up to the conflict through purchases or time charters.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economists-mixed-near-term-mas-policy-tightening-after-core-headline-inflation-ease-september?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T13:00:00+08:00 Economists mixed on near-term MAS policy tightening after core, headline inflation ease in September https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/85bfc3facbf3441385a021e39ba10012a04ad793e6a0ea38487e16634c3eb255 A shopper at a supermarket in Singapore. Both core and headline inflation figures undershoot consensus estimates in the latest update. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cgsi-cuts-genting-singapore-target-price-s0-63-hazy-tourism-outlook?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T12:47:48+08:00 CGSI cuts Genting Singapore target price to S$0.63 on hazy tourism outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e9c6da046fd0563285d0abf3ed2afe8496ec36fd9e4140314641275d48c50da image of Genting Singapore’s casino More haze from Indonesian hotspots, alongside ongoing El Nino conditions, is set to keep visitor numbers subdued through Q4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-tracking-no-burn-policies-how-sgx-listed-plantation-firms-are-responding-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T12:23:33+08:00 AI tracking, no-burn policies: How SGX-listed plantation firms are responding to haze https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1219810974ce285ae5447aecf0d2d5fdd7463e4de420d1a8e4362b2de29d8b1c Singapore has been grappling with haze, prompting scrutiny on businesses linked to the issue in Indonesia. Singapore has been grappling with haze, prompting scrutiny on businesses linked to the issue in Indonesia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/deepseek-minimax-win-approval-deploy-models-overseas-state-media-says The Business Times en 2026-10-23T12:23:21+08:00 DeepSeek, MiniMax win approval to deploy models overseas, state media says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/435e897978566ccbc1d5ec5a8a87f3f35555fb9f2064a8769c6b64e3779bb5b6 The post addressed Beijing’s draft proposal last week for export control measures that would restrict certain AI tools and services. The post addressed Beijing’s draft proposal last week for export control measures that would restrict certain AI tools and services. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sgx-ceo-loh-boon-chye-step-down-succession-planning-under-way?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T12:20:17+08:00 SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye to step down; succession planning under way https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02e2341f78e480fc5288d68fb048fb63e570af6dac2b39189b8aa23bd733185b SGX’s Loh Boon Chye is preparing to step down after more than a decade at the helm. SGX’s Loh Boon Chye is preparing to step down after more than a decade at the helm. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-thailand-central-banks-join-mas-cross-border-payment-initiative?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T11:58:03+08:00 Malaysia, Thailand central banks join MAS cross-border payment initiative https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/930de98d0cdd789ac93a2e709a9c9588a409378c56c774fc4ce41b49f15d9c2c image of MAS logo They will partner industry players across their respective jurisdictions to develop common approaches for cross-border use of digital money. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sk-groups-data-centre-arm-talks-fund-us350-billion-ai-buildout The Business Times en 2026-10-23T11:49:52+08:00 SK Group’s data centre arm in talks to fund US$350 billion AI buildout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b07796df576155892a7231b122905b38a7b1844a53bb37566efe2c46743a9189 The first 5 GW phase of the project alone would require US$350 billion including equipment, said Chung Suk-geun, CEO of SK Hyper, SK Group’s data centre arm. The first 5 GW phase of the project alone would require US$350 billion including equipment, said Chung Suk-geun, CEO of SK Hyper, SK Group’s data centre arm. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/knight-franks-tan-tee-khoon-leaves-firm-nicholas-keong-takes-over-auction-business?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T11:14:47+08:00 Knight Frank’s Tan Tee Khoon leaves firm, Nicholas Keong takes over auction business https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f55474883759bb5bb5aed0f1d1e47d3dd97cf4a036a4b5358a6d06ed809bb231 Tan Tee Khoon (left) and Nicholas Keong. Tan Tee Khoon (left) has left the firm to pursue other interests; Nicholas Keong will take on the role of head, auction, residential and private office. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-heads-sharpest-weekly-decline-four-months-fed-rate-outlook The Business Times en 2026-10-23T11:01:44+08:00 Gold heads for sharpest weekly decline in four months on Fed rate outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0e418c4f433d0a0d04c7e38239377f5b9034afe811f55c7e45a75b2ce019e841 US gold futures for December delivery dropped 0.6% to US$4,033.70.  US gold futures for December delivery dropped 0.6% to US$4,033.70.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/taiwan-shuts-down-ahead-typhoon-champi-nearly-1000-flights-cancelled The Business Times en 2026-10-23T10:33:53+08:00 Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, nearly 1,000 flights cancelled https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/81862f4e25a51b65548b95be18091a4053f1716d8fd7fb085f6646772e180322 The storm’s forecast track shows it will pass just off northeastern Taiwan, turn north towards the Chinese coast and eventually move into southern Japan. The storm’s forecast track shows it will pass just off northeastern Taiwan, turn north towards the Chinese coast and eventually move into southern Japan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/openai-shifts-value-us1-25-trillion-funding-talks-finalise The Business Times en 2026-10-23T10:02:46+08:00 OpenAI shifts value to US$1.25 trillion as funding talks finalise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f5453ec6526ba3e001a6c09781a97b9c3aa150e4b1d6a2bc6f71f7d75f0b3b79 OpenAI has been in talks with multiple investment funds from the United Arab Emirates, among other firms including BlackRock. OpenAI has been in talks with multiple investment funds from the United Arab Emirates, among other firms including BlackRock. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/singapore-commits-s143-million-fund-rd-industrial-decarbonisation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T10:00:00+08:00 Singapore commits S$143 million to fund R&D for industrial decarbonisation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/830e47fd100e311424c83e7274bc7647292264f6c33cc2612776263ab4479c7b DPM Gan Kim Yong says the transition of Singapore’s industries is key to the city-state achieving its climate goals. DPM Gan Kim Yong says the transition of Singapore’s industries is key to the city-state achieving its climate goals. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/keppel-energy-sembcorp-utilities-and-tuas-power-supply-biomethane-pilot-project?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T09:59:12+08:00 Keppel Energy, Sembcorp Utilities and Tuas Power to supply biomethane in pilot project https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a5ea06c3545e2805ed0493618d1d0e49282218c0c7cb8253bbbf1608a9aabafe Plans to set up the biomethane regulatory sandbox were first announced in October 2025. Plans to set up the biomethane regulatory sandbox were first announced in October 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/spacex-talks-access-80000-cell-sites-new-network The Business Times en 2026-10-23T09:34:00+08:00 SpaceX in talks to access 80,000 cell sites for new network https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d043321797d976b947c9dcf79d075ab53fec028f06cac2a8b3505cdca6d96652 The creation of a standalone wireless carrier threatens existing dominant providers with increased competition from a well-funded, politically potent new rival.  The creation of a standalone wireless carrier threatens existing dominant providers with increased competition from a well-funded, politically potent new rival.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/take-new-private-homes-dives-45-q3-prices-accelerate-1-4-rise?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T09:28:31+08:00 Take-up of new private homes dives 45% in Q3 as prices accelerate with 1.4% rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e474690a322b4b6042bc3cbcfdcc7933e17d8ed5ad47ba504459e52ffebc02b5 Singapore residential property. The stock of completed private residential units, excluding ECs, grows by 3,491 units in Q3. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/office-rents-singapores-central-region-rise-0-8-q3-over-q2-ura-data-shows?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T09:10:11+08:00 Office rents in Singapore’s central region rise 0.8% in Q3 over Q2, URA data shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0850cb6e4baf4404dbc77bcd2490a8dfa40128716421110b3a2ee279c8bc9e09 The URA released data on the Singapore office market on Friday (Oct 23). The URA released data on the Singapore office market on Friday (Oct 23). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sk-hynix-samsung-fall-asian-tech-sell-deepens-and-crude-oil-extends-gains The Business Times en 2026-10-23T08:57:36+08:00 SK Hynix, Samsung fall as Asian tech sell-off deepens and crude oil extends gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e2286b7c40a8f5584a1843d113665dcb7e9441830bef6adb72da8bd3b1443719 As at 12.28 pm Tokyo time, Japan’s Topix fell 1.8%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.2%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.5% and the Shanghai Composite fell 1.1%. As at 12.28 pm Tokyo time, Japan’s Topix fell 1.8%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.2%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.5% and the Shanghai Composite fell 1.1%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-seatrium-capitaland-investment-keppel-dc-reit-suntec-reit-clct-tsh-resources?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T08:42:33+08:00 Stocks to watch: Seatrium, CapitaLand Investment, Keppel DC Reit, Suntec Reit, CLCT, TSH Resources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8d3cad55d3a869a71dbb834194b9cdb9c391f5108e97355bb238ddccfe8b7671 CapitaLand Investment names banking veteran Hsieh Fu Hua as independent chairman, effective Jan 1, 2027. CapitaLand Investment names banking veteran Hsieh Fu Hua as independent chairman, effective Jan 1, 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capitaland-china-trusts-q3-npi-falls-5-1-us38-9-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T08:36:12+08:00 CapitaLand China Trust’s Q3 NPI falls 5.1% to US$38.9 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ddfe8ef8f07784bbecedd4cca971d275080f8dbb09f8575440835118ecfa833 CapitaMall Xuefu in China. CapitaLand China Trust posted net property income of 259.6 million yuan (US$38.9 million) for its third quarter ended Sep 30. CLCT’s retail occupancy stands at 97.2% as at Sep 30, up slightly from 97.1% a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sk-hynix-scraps-solidigm-us-ipo-after-shareholder-opposition-duplicate-listing-concerns The Business Times en 2026-10-23T08:28:12+08:00 SK Hynix scraps Solidigm US IPO after shareholder opposition, ‘duplicate listing’ concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/125186ba27b65799e5fcfe6c97371dd9cece264f27e06a9c5f8b4daecde15922 SK Hynix has also halted a pre-IPO investment process that was pursued alongside the listing, according to a regulatory filing on Oct 23. SK Hynix has also halted a pre-IPO investment process that was pursued alongside the listing, according to a regulatory filing on Oct 23. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/keppel-dc-reit-9m-dpu-11-7-s0-08571-organic-growth-acquisitions?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T08:12:35+08:00 Keppel DC Reit 9M DPU up 11.7% at S$0.08571 on organic growth, acquisitions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff0c65f863f57b2b3d14ced4dbe7be3f1130527694d8594897813908d40017b1 Keppel DC Reit’s aggregate leverage rose to 36.2% as at end-September, due to a partial drawdown of yen loans to fund the acquisition of Tokyo Data Centre 4 and 5. Keppel DC Reit’s aggregate leverage rose to 36.2% as at end-September, due to a partial drawdown of yen loans to fund the acquisition of Tokyo Data Centre 4 and 5. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/most-beautiful-bike-money-cant-buy-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T08:00:00+08:00 The most beautiful bike that money can’t buy in Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/730616244b57a0a4850d73480c1550e4cc80922c3cef9dee4be38e208cf7e6e6 Simon Skinner, head of design at Norton Motorcycles, compares the Manx R to the Aston Martin of bikes. Simon Skinner, head of design at Norton Motorcycles, compares the Manx R to the Aston Martin of bikes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/apple-bets-iphone-duo-can-remake-foldable-market-sales-begin The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:02:10+08:00 Apple bets iPhone Duo can remake foldable market as sales begin https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/63652e044923ee5f2ddf89ff421d1491a49c1f331fc74b034d977649c8ec9dc6 Within minutes of pre-orders opening on Oct 16, Apple’s estimated delivery dates for the Duo had slipped to late January as demand outpaced supply.  Within minutes of pre-orders opening on Oct 16, Apple’s estimated delivery dates for the Duo had slipped to late January as demand outpaced supply.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/sea-gull-revisits-its-military-heritage-six-new-1963-chronographs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Sea-Gull revisits its military heritage with six new 1963 chronographs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fd8847a1464ac333d0299ac9d16f55da582a0d51e816fef40b4880f46178b7f1 The Sea-Gull 1963 Aurora Edition Chronograph in Deep Blue. The Sea-Gull 1963 Aurora Edition Chronograph in Deep Blue. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/omega-shrinks-iconic-watch-size-everyone-loves?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Omega shrinks an iconic watch to a size everyone loves https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d8e56a365965af9b46ff1151a2b42130f352cc4647de945f398256e3f92f068c The only no-date display Speedmaster steel model with a black varnished dial and a black aluminium bezel that recalls the look of the original Moonwatch. The only no-date display Speedmaster steel model with a black varnished dial and a black aluminium bezel that recalls the look of the original Moonwatch. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/horizons-horology?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Horizons in horology https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/24fddada0e22a0e3dd3659629cd9f06bb94228584db0dc1707cd42726f508519 With its instantaneous annual calendar, the new Perpetual Padellone from Rolex brings precision and poetry together in a new way. With its instantaneous annual calendar, the new Perpetual Padellone from Rolex brings precision and poetry together in a new way. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/tudor-lives-its-born-dare-manifesto?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Tudor lives up to its Born To Dare manifesto https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/410ba220d405e123de62663c171b06fe34c3f1d5ef3ce4aa98454ec28ec94169 Tudor has released black ceramic watch cases before, but this is the first time the material runs to the bracelet for the Black Bay Ceramic. Tudor has released black ceramic watch cases before, but this is the first time the material runs to the bracelet for the Black Bay Ceramic. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/pascal-raffy-ready-write-next-chapter-bovet-his-children?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Pascal Raffy is ready to write the next chapter of Bovet with his children https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d0775f72cb6dc84bcf1b532cb19a2b6fd4c2d4b462f564d693a48e1937a14d61 Bovet owner Pascal Raffy came to the watchmaking industry as a collector of fine timepieces and an accomplished entrepreneur. Bovet owner Pascal Raffy came to the watchmaking industry as a collector of fine timepieces and an accomplished entrepreneur. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/watches/the-business-of-time-2026/franck-muller-puts-bling-complications?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Franck Muller puts the bling in complications https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c8e1581045915d0fa3b8916ce030980e0180092cc443cda231cbd1f97bae8dcf The Long Island Master Jumper Skeleton is a reminder that Franck Muller is the true master of complications. The Long Island Master Jumper Skeleton is a reminder that Franck Muller is the true master of complications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/history-details-always-longines?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 History in the details as always for Longines https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/38a754a3042623c93911746fa02cc16040c6a6ab8a5b60efeaefd4dd4b19c0c4 The redesigned Master Collection line introduces its first monopusher chronograph in 41 mm steel versions. The redesigned Master Collection line introduces its first monopusher chronograph in 41 mm steel versions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/apple-emerges-wall-streets-favourite-ai-haven-spending-fears-hit The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Apple emerges as Wall Street’s favourite AI haven as spending fears hit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d19a78dd6804a5e918f99630145a5dfc8d3efc7e81be299ad01dcd0d789281ca A person holds iPhones at the Apple Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York, US. Apple’s stock is up 28% in 2026, making it the biggest contributor to the S&P 500’s climb. While most mega-cap tech companies are spending wildly on AI infrastructure, Apple is focusing on creating products that get consumers buzzing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/urwerk-bids-farewell-icons-while-welcoming-bold-new-era?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Urwerk bids farewell to icons while welcoming a bold new era https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6b4fbbb4b4ba14ac0c7896d4f26a2a2df8a4a442c8c4aa89c07c40450e98f6ec The UR-10 SpaceMeter Blue Final Edition The UR-10 SpaceMeter Blue Final Edition https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/patek-philippe-annual-calendar-continues-win-new-admirers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Patek Philippe annual calendar continues to win new admirers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c17eed6cad08947b5f0e7204831c6affb7a475fb243ea65736ce8af707fed773 The Patek Philippe Ref 4946G-001 radiates casual luxury as the kind of watch that goes perfectly with a linen jacket and a pair of sunglasses for leisurely weekends. The Patek Philippe Ref 4946G-001 radiates casual luxury as the kind of watch that goes perfectly with a linen jacket and a pair of sunglasses for leisurely weekends. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/vacheron-constantin-celebrates-30-years-overseas?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Vacheron Constantin celebrates 30 years of the Overseas https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ba744eec6ddbeb617d97e919ef86e91baa0ee94a36393a8e27bc2348846c6c1 The Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points is a quartet of titanium travel watches created around the theme of exploration. The Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points is a quartet of titanium travel watches created around the theme of exploration. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/grand-seiko-pays-tribute-japanese-nature-new-evolution-9-watches?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Grand Seiko pays tribute to Japanese nature in new Evolution 9 watches https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fa46f3bf86908941fb61c145b94c012fa1a98ed8d6550a3fda044e40adfa503e At first, the dial of the SLGB007 appears almost uniformly black, but as light moves across its sunray finish, warm undertones and individual ripples come into focus. At first, the dial of the SLGB007 appears almost uniformly black, but as light moves across its sunray finish, warm undertones and individual ripples come into focus. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/singaporean-ex-biomedical-research-officer-who-makes-watches-home?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Singaporean ex-biomedical research officer who makes watches at home https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f8d50666766deea480e4673bd9eff128bf2d75bb2353d9f50cad9abd08f9836a Demand for the 12-piece series Watch 1, a manually wound timepiece with a German-silver dial and hand-finished movement bridges, exceeded supply by more than 1,000 per cent. Demand for the 12-piece series Watch 1, a manually wound timepiece with a German-silver dial and hand-finished movement bridges, exceeded supply by more than 1,000 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/tissot-brings-historical-legacy-lineage-gravitas-its-new-timepieces?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Tissot brings historical legacy, lineage, gravitas to its new timepieces https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/270f1b003af110f874776635f9a92ee679966280e1c1de7aad91c382e00a7556 British actor Daniel Ings is the face of the Tissot Gentleman 38 mm watch. British actor Daniel Ings is the face of the Tissot Gentleman 38 mm watch. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/easy-rent-out-hard-sell-are-buyers-losing-interest-singapores-one-bedroom-condos?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Easy to rent out, hard to sell: Are buyers losing interest in Singapore’s one-bedroom condos? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2d69c22afafe4aecb1d300f5077e7760d6cfc28a22deb86b877bfea75767b34f The generally lower price for smaller resale properties makes them more accessible to buyers priced out of new projects or larger homes. The generally lower price for smaller resale properties makes them more accessible to buyers priced out of new projects or larger homes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/iwc-brings-colour-singapore-grand-prix-ceramic-ingenieur-and-more?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 IWC brings colour to the Singapore Grand Prix, ceramic Ingenieur and more https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4eca5dfa23165b318031d6918b3c8852f3173e96b52200384153742ee38a42e1 (From left) F1 drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli wearing the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team (Ref IW388121). (From left) F1 drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli wearing the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team (Ref IW388121). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-offshore-colour-ceramic-complication?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore: Colour, ceramic, complication https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fb22af2843229740293555238c07e01b14507f9175ed2f6aa42b0f43f00ecbe3 The 42 mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph explores a vitalising colour palette through three new models. The 42 mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph explores a vitalising colour palette through three new models. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/akio-naito-taking-grand-seiko-world?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Akio Naito is taking Grand Seiko to the world https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b98eeb9e975c5cbb64adb0231532e3446bfbe7d827aa7c61de043cb59bb85ce Akio Naito formally took over as president of Seiko Watch Corporation in 2021. Akio Naito formally took over as president of Seiko Watch Corporation in 2021. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/watches/the-business-of-time-2026/rolex-oyster-100th-anniversary-inside-2026-centennial-celebration?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Rolex Oyster 100th anniversary: Inside the 2026 centennial celebration https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a8bf21df41ad283ac2496132aa34a57480941bbc23ab3abaafcf28ef92dd2901 The Oyster Perpetual 41 is unveiled in a reinterpreted yellow Rolesor – a mix of yellow gold and Oystersteel. The Oyster Perpetual 41 is unveiled in a reinterpreted yellow Rolesor – a mix of yellow gold and Oystersteel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/audemars-piguet-women-gem-set-and-match?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Audemars Piguet for women: Gem, set and match https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7405c8491a17a7ce37bb814b544e13fa6c66f2e9954c0c149f16c16c39f65096 For over a decade, Audemars Piguet and tennis star, entrepreneur and producer Serena Williams have nurtured a relationship grounded in a shared belief: that time is crafted, not simply measured. For over a decade, Audemars Piguet and tennis star, entrepreneur and producer Serena Williams have nurtured a relationship grounded in a shared belief: that time is crafted, not simply measured. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/lange-sohne-shows-saxonian-sophistication?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 A. Lange & Sohne shows off Saxonian sophistication https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/175353735ae2956faee65d57028aaee9c3b33c24da76ce8c33389d80d069fcf5 Inspired by classic pocket watches made by Lange’s founder, Ferdinand Adolph Lange, the 1815 collection brims with elegant, old-world allure.  Inspired by classic pocket watches made by Lange’s founder, Ferdinand Adolph Lange, the 1815 collection brims with elegant, old-world allure.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-proposes-curbs-investment-chinese-biotech-firms The Business Times en 2026-10-23T06:51:18+08:00 US proposes curbs on investment in Chinese biotech firms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e30f251958c66b5dfd4f37ffc0d778d3e8c00ee9bf01a262678a0ac03f82d30b The US Treasury Department on Oct 22 proposed adding biotechnology to a list of sensitive technologies subject to restrictions on American investment. The US Treasury Department on Oct 22 proposed adding biotechnology to a list of sensitive technologies subject to restrictions on American investment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropic-ipo-drive-blockbuster-gains-iconiq-spark-gic The Business Times en 2026-10-23T06:37:11+08:00 Anthropic IPO to drive blockbuster gains for Iconiq, Spark, GIC https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3da69eea81348654f08c272e1bf0da597caa3f42ed5a1b473b508d903b354569 The IPO may bolster the net worth of Anthropic’s seven billionaire co-founders and turn many of its staff into millionaires. The IPO may bolster the net worth of Anthropic’s seven billionaire co-founders and turn many of its staff into millionaires. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-tops-us115-5-month-high-middle-east-supply-risks-mount The Business Times en 2026-10-23T06:14:12+08:00 Oil tops US$115 to 5-month high as Middle East supply risks mount https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a966100e60f5af7c1f21e1f8314b66b2577b5ef0ac620ce071afb44c93cc4da Oil prices have posted a sharp gain ahead of last weekend as traders were reluctant to hold short positions while markets were closed. Oil prices have posted a sharp gain ahead of last weekend as traders were reluctant to hold short positions while markets were closed.