https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/google-maps-changes-lake-ontario-lake-america-us-not-canada The Business Times en 2026-08-31T07:09:46+08:00 Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in US but not Canada https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0af762b01bdc929b8e40de1a06befb3bc16093b32ec19a6bebc0f20cb523e32 The decision of the tech giant reflects what it did when Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in 2025. The decision of the tech giant reflects what it did when Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bessent-says-yen-moves-pretty-contained-and-not-disorderly The Business Times en 2026-08-31T07:00:58+08:00 Bessent says yen moves ‘pretty contained’ and not disorderly https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/26254bdeefe8f87e2440c055b4bf87f07acc3a88059fde662ce0b62cdf9735d0 The yen fell as much as 0.5 per cent to 160.20 versus the greenback on Friday (Aug 28). The yen fell as much as 0.5 per cent to 160.20 versus the greenback on Friday (Aug 28). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/not-typical-foundation-no-17-foundation-aims-drive-philanthropy-forging-partnerships The Business Times en 2026-08-31T07:00:00+08:00 ‘Not a typical foundation’: No 17 Foundation aims to drive philanthropy by forging partnerships https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a5f06a1c251c514a1dfc5470cff060cb165e37cad70423372d623c58d0f6fb67 Tai Sook Yee, chairperson of No 17, says: “We decided to invest our philanthropic money into building convenings and systems for businesses, allowing innovative foundations to come together.” Tai Sook Yee, chairperson of No 17, says: “We decided to invest our philanthropic money into building convenings and systems for businesses, allowing innovative foundations to come together.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uncovering-the-singapore-bourse/beyond-data-centre-reits-ai-potential-singapore-investors-are-still-missing The Business Times en 2026-08-31T07:00:00+08:00 Beyond data centre Reits: The AI potential that Singapore investors are still missing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a65241a336be58593e1f00232a6974b3e9d3abc498c93fb9149bad8f2dc3d3b0 Every large language model requires data centres, electricity, cooling systems, fibre connectivity and capital to fund. Every large language model requires data centres, electricity, cooling systems, fibre connectivity and capital to fund. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/next-50-consolidates-within-broader-uptrend The Business Times en 2026-08-31T07:00:00+08:00 Next 50 consolidates within broader uptrend https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fc8f028f88ca9add0a84a8852d3dab095d23959d9b1c23c63216c9085529324b A new Next 50 Active ETF is also scheduled to list on SGX in early September, potentially broadening access to the segment and creating another channel for investment flows.  A new Next 50 Active ETF is also scheduled to list on SGX in early September, potentially broadening access to the segment and creating another channel for investment flows.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/record-remittances-fail-shield-philippine-pesos-slide-mounting-external-pressures The Business Times en 2026-08-31T07:00:00+08:00 Record remittances fail to shield Philippine peso’s slide from mounting external pressures https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4dfe60bf710763174f0cb9190175d6911c0f0e3b457991b5d64fe36fc97db35c The peso has fallen about 7% since the onset of the US-Iran conflict on Feb 28, emerging as one of Asia’s worst performers. The peso has fallen about 7% since the onset of the US-Iran conflict on Feb 28, emerging as one of Asia’s worst performers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/trumps-moves-korean-peninsula-are-examples-how-not-do-diplomacy The Business Times en 2026-08-31T07:00:00+08:00 Trump’s moves on the Korean peninsula are examples of how not to do diplomacy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/86abdc9cb10bad393795483a669360fd3b33078c3bde0d6d3acbf3861b98054e Asian allies have questioned the logic of US President Donald Trump re-engaging North Korea Chairman Kim Jong Un. Asian allies have questioned the logic of US President Donald Trump re-engaging North Korea Chairman Kim Jong Un. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-jumps-weeks-open-us-military-hits-iranian-launchers The Business Times en 2026-08-31T06:44:39+08:00 Oil jumps at week’s open as US military hits Iranian launchers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fbb5fd5f43c745be7a23e646a40008c83a88fc1dbc1521b4d95dc4e60be9c87d The US military struck Iranian rocket launchers preparing to send mines into the waterway on Aug 30, according to a spokesperson for US Central Command. The US military struck Iranian rocket launchers preparing to send mines into the waterway on Aug 30, according to a spokesperson for US Central Command. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-treasury-bars-reporters-several-outlets-g20-meeting The Business Times en 2026-08-31T06:31:28+08:00 US Treasury bars reporters from several outlets from G20 meeting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/67648d0a6c52b23fd08cf5f9cc3e3e24bf54208c7ab2af9f799ddf67b2404b88 A checkpoint at the Omni Grove Park Inn before finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 countries meet in Asheville, North Carolina, Aug 29, 2026. A checkpoint at the Omni Grove Park Inn before finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 countries meet in Asheville, North Carolina, Aug 29, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-strikes-iranian-rocket-launchers-first-attack-weeks The Business Times en 2026-08-31T06:27:54+08:00 US strikes Iranian rocket launchers in first attack in weeks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a0b289da5e41bd5abe477a0a50df000760c5c9334203325cdefa47307fdff01 Last week, the US military finished clearing mines from shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. Last week, the US military finished clearing mines from shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/australian-dollars-top-forecasters-say-winning-run-likely-over The Business Times en 2026-08-31T06:11:19+08:00 Australian dollar’s top forecasters say winning run likely over https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cbe6c8bf3fcab5789b0d4ff88a9220f4ecd87b4cdc8d0a6733893c54b61ddc24 The Australian dollar closed on Friday (Aug 28) at 71.64 US cents. The Australian dollar closed on Friday (Aug 28) at 71.64 US cents. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/air-nz-reluctant-signal-return-profit-after-big-loss The Business Times en 2026-08-31T05:54:41+08:00 Air NZ reluctant to signal return to profit after big loss https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f570599a43f6a616fd06ba65399aaabbe7c7182a58c24628e1d94b69fadbd4e0 Air New Zealand has cut costs and is delaying new aircraft deliveries to make itself more resilient. Air New Zealand has cut costs and is delaying new aircraft deliveries to make itself more resilient. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/raise-paradox-why-earning-more-never-feels-enough The Business Times en 2026-08-31T05:00:00+08:00 The raise paradox: why earning more never feels like enough https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/97d9b9340906b68a862e94a7a0847905ea64f8a8d5f4743c0f02d45782d7eb48 From left: Michelle Mah of The Curious Bonsai, Wildon Goh of Fidelity International and Howie Lim of The Business Times. From left: Michelle Mah of The Curious Bonsai, Wildon Goh of Fidelity International and Howie Lim of The Business Times. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights84 The Business Times en 2026-08-31T00:08:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d3629b3d022fa1d92a1cfe4b4ec51715b4fa453bd55d361445c4a1148cb63b0e A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Aug 28, 2026). A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Aug 28, 2026). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/defensive-consumer-stocks-deliver-robust-performance-amid-strong-institutional-inflows The Business Times en 2026-08-30T20:49:02+08:00 Defensive consumer stocks deliver robust performance amid strong institutional inflows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f9fa4e6c8c0d6548e7137f7a4c233086a96e7722b0c016a16441d9450160655 Sheng Siong delivered a robust performance, with a total return of 24% year to date, supported by an expanded store network and better sales mix. Sheng Siong delivered a robust performance, with a total return of 24% year to date, supported by an expanded store network and better sales mix. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-pm-anwar-unveils-measures-tackle-living-costs-support-local-businesses The Business Times en 2026-08-30T20:20:06+08:00 Malaysia’s PM Anwar unveils measures to tackle living costs, support local businesses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b2c10477d17d3c9bef34b88cf06531acf59b80c998b7695ca026d9f6ffa0e2b2 Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says: “The economic growth of the country must be returned to the people.” Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says: “The economic growth of the country must be returned to the people.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/fed-chair-warshs-hawkish-jackson-hole-turn-favours-soaring-banks-over-struggling-s-reits The Business Times en 2026-08-30T20:19:19+08:00 Fed chair Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole turn favours soaring banks over struggling S-Reits https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c448adaf47475bf43a6aa0532336d3af779afce31f94fb930bb8bb999ae9ee96 Fed chair Kevin Warsh says that the US central bank’s predominant focus “should be on prices”. Fed chair Kevin Warsh says that the US central bank’s predominant focus “should be on prices”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/chinas-ai-catch-forcing-silicon-valley-cut-prices The Business Times en 2026-08-30T18:45:51+08:00 China’s AI catch-up is forcing Silicon Valley to cut prices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9621791b5d3b8aaac4a9d51bce8ae4948d660f37085d2a1b9dd350dd62960f9 OpenAI will cut the prices of GPT-5.6 Luna and Terra by 80% and 20% respectively, while Anthropic has abandoned plans to raise the price of Sonnet 5. OpenAI will cut the prices of GPT-5.6 Luna and Terra by 80% and 20% respectively, while Anthropic has abandoned plans to raise the price of Sonnet 5. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/director-interests-buybacks-and-capital-formation-across-sgx-stocks The Business Times en 2026-08-30T18:09:08+08:00 Director interests, buybacks and capital formation across SGX stocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3da9fb03ebd57ce83d5e0437de1e7547bb490c28642b85d97b85f0ae8c42a621 Over the five sessions, close to 90 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for around 40 primary-listed stocks.  Over the five sessions, close to 90 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for around 40 primary-listed stocks.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/frasers-property-shareholders-approve-s2-1-billion-hospitality-portfolio-revamp The Business Times en 2026-08-30T17:48:27+08:00 Frasers Property shareholders approve S$2.1 billion hospitality portfolio revamp https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6bc095bcc3aafc0ad4496dc033f1509c4470a548d62e3deeeeca7b0efbd1bad6 Fraser Suites Singapore in River Valley Road. The proposed optimisation of Frasers Hospitality Trust’s portfolio, approved by shareholders on Aug 28, includes consolidating full ownership of the property. The proposed optimisation of Frasers Hospitality Trust’s portfolio includes consolidating full ownership of Fraser Suites Singapore in River Valley Road. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/britains-universities-bet-foreign-students-now-theyre-turning-elsewhere The Business Times en 2026-08-30T17:31:02+08:00 Britain’s universities bet on foreign students. Now they’re turning elsewhere https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b4d278ab2da4e29460e0f7ededaa38a7d4f84fb6f9d2df99804c7b7b6655313 Official data suggests that study visas granted by the UK government have slipped by around 30% from the peaks of more than 600,000 in 2022 and 2023.  Official data suggests that study visas granted by the UK government have slipped by around 30% from the peaks of more than 600,000 in 2022 and 2023.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/irans-khamenei-calls-gulf-unity-against-real-enemy-despite-tensions-arab-neighbours The Business Times en 2026-08-30T16:49:50+08:00 Iran’s Khamenei calls for Gulf unity against ‘real enemy’ despite tensions with Arab neighbours https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fcc8f40f7795ded3e4951a02f6a3c3710c2242958353eceda7f4dbb7a054316f A picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Teheran. A picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Teheran. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/ai-money-floods-market-san-francisco-renters-weigh-buyouts The Business Times en 2026-08-30T16:25:18+08:00 As AI money floods the market, San Francisco renters weigh buyouts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a854ba0597b86d766ee4e34cdc58dd8758efa0a9c02f30e30646253ee8ed9bb1 As the AI boom sends rents and home prices soaring in San Francisco, landlords are initiating buyout negotiations, presenting many tenants with a dilemma: accept a buyout offer or risk no-fault eviction, in which they would receive only the relocation payment required by law. As the AI boom sends rents and home prices soaring in San Francisco, landlords are initiating buyout negotiations, presenting many tenants with a dilemma: accept a buyout offer or risk no-fault eviction, in which they would receive only the relocation payment required by law. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/fight-over-essilorluxottica-founders-us47-billion-fortune-deepens-heir-quits-roles-ray-ban-maker The Business Times en 2026-08-30T15:55:37+08:00 Fight over EssilorLuxottica founder’s US$47 billion fortune deepens as heir quits roles at Ray-Ban maker https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1af66887f9b385e77d84e9a38acff11274c283ae6201792c796bc9ade2bd40d2 Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio’s exit from the roles of EssilorLuxottica chief strategist and Ray-Ban president is not likely to have an immediate impact on the firm’s operations. Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio’s exit from the roles of EssilorLuxottica chief strategist and Ray-Ban president is not likely to have an immediate impact on the firm’s operations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/too-much-hassle-tougher-rules-drive-retail-investors-south-korean-leveraged-chip-etfs The Business Times en 2026-08-30T14:14:07+08:00 ‘Too much of a hassle’: Tougher rules drive retail investors from South Korean leveraged chip ETFs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6ffe0de227bf075e025cc914e92c702b8dc8ce6efd440b5f8fedb98e6c277633 Single-stock ETFs were introduced in May to draw retail money into the local market, but quickly became a political hot potato in South Korea. Single-stock ETFs were introduced in May to draw retail money into the local market, but quickly became a political hot potato in South Korea. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/comfortdelgro-tie-french-firm-ratp-dev-run-copenhagen-metro-sept-2027 The Business Times en 2026-08-30T12:37:32+08:00 ComfortDelGro tie-up with French firm RATP Dev to run Copenhagen Metro from Sept 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/92705f3124907ba22f8984f897c2a29a38e57927904924c41b0b66ec18560a9d This is the third tie-up between ComfortDelGro and RATP Dev to operate a metro line. This is the third tie-up between ComfortDelGro and RATP Dev to operate a metro line. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/venezuela-says-25-year-us-oil-deal-could-generate-us209-billion-while-preserving-resource The Business Times en 2026-08-30T12:07:45+08:00 Venezuela says 25-year US oil deal could generate US$209 billion while preserving resource sovereignty https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4458437981765fcb3415bf544351a1c50d49758c6e1c1558ececba3eb187196f Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez (left) welcomed the agreement following Trump’s announcement, saying it would bolster economic growth and increase government revenue. Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez (left) welcomed the agreement following Trump’s announcement, saying it would bolster economic growth and increase government revenue. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/sheffield-green-hunt-acquisitions-wind-power-maintenance-it-diversifies-beyond-manpower The Business Times en 2026-08-30T12:00:00+08:00 Sheffield Green on the hunt for acquisitions in wind power maintenance as it diversifies beyond manpower https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/081b3ece747f1a149c2cea140f9c0262c161e7ed948d904512fe46814099bf98 Chief executive Bryan Kee is looking to differentiate from competitors to avoid a price war. Chief executive Bryan Kee is looking to differentiate from competitors to avoid a price war. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/hold-rates-or-defy-trump-us-fed-chair-warsh-faces-no-win-inflation-dilemma The Business Times en 2026-08-30T11:28:21+08:00 Hold rates or defy Trump? US Fed chair Warsh faces ‘no-win’ inflation dilemma https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b1947bb1c41a7cc570bb08a71c62f2d6e4f2431ca3e3b80b7159f554372a7ac Increasing rates would put Kevin Warsh (centre) immediately at odds with Trump, who has gone to great lengths to pressure the Fed into lowering rates. Increasing rates would put Kevin Warsh (centre) immediately at odds with Trump, who has gone to great lengths to pressure the Fed into lowering rates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/chinese-chipmaker-cxmt-sues-pentagon-over-chinese-military-company-designation The Business Times en 2026-08-30T10:14:29+08:00 Chinese chipmaker CXMT sues Pentagon over ‘Chinese military company’ designation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f62ba283203886723ed068419042d4d7ba0a43f678990a4e3f29a63cc30251e CXMT argues that the Pentagon’s decision was “arbitrary,” lacked evidentiary support and violated its due-process rights. CXMT argues that the Pentagon’s decision was “arbitrary,” lacked evidentiary support and violated its due-process rights. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/himalayan-flood-death-toll-rises-750-across-nepal-and-tibet-over-3000-missing The Business Times en 2026-08-30T09:36:05+08:00 Himalayan flood death toll rises to 750 across Nepal and Tibet; over 3,000 missing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b92f8b77cd5bb38cd2e53c8890e8000874e7f69f84bf1eb745e200ebf0e6e29f Search and rescue operations resumed in the afternoon of Aug 29 in Nepal after being temporarily halted because of rain and fog. Search and rescue operations resumed in the afternoon of Aug 29 in Nepal after being temporarily halted because of rain and fog. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/glencore-books-us480-million-provision-covering-entire-radiant-world-exposure-sources The Business Times en 2026-08-30T08:57:29+08:00 Glencore books US$480 million provision covering entire Radiant World exposure: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ece1facea5e9a7d3fed90fe4d9563986896c68a99391e259fa52c9b0982a7b16 Glencore said earlier in August that its exposure to Radiant World was “well below” US$500 million Glencore said earlier in August that its exposure to Radiant World was “well below” US$500 million https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/walmart-settles-us-governments-opioid-lawsuit-which-sought-billions-us50-million The Business Times en 2026-08-29T14:17:05+08:00 Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit, which sought billions, for US$50 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a6a26a060d1f1d296543d2ce94ac5b887f1b76a8371d1f59bd13f439431e52ef The Justice Department had accused Walmart of having repeatedly violated the federal Controlled Substances Act since 2013. The Justice Department had accused Walmart of having repeatedly violated the federal Controlled Substances Act since 2013. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-end-agreement-spacexs-ai-coding-tool-cursor-deepening-musk-altman-clash The Business Times en 2026-08-29T12:27:51+08:00 OpenAI to end agreement with SpaceX’s AI coding tool Cursor, deepening Musk-Altman clash https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c5296c230132d6f661e90244a66a647ea8170484be6ec7ab0a55553f17b6de15 Sam Altman (pictured) and Elon Musk have been at odds for years, a feud that culminated in a trial which Musk lost. Sam Altman (pictured) and Elon Musk have been at odds for years, a feud that culminated in a trial which Musk lost. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-ramps-credit-support-overhaul-property-market The Business Times en 2026-08-29T12:07:11+08:00 China ramps up credit support in overhaul of property market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2dd2ab9149723a859baf6b64df41691150c1a281830db0810d1777ac9ffd7b63 Homebuyers will be able to borrow for a term of up to 40 years for their mortgages, up from the current 30 years. Homebuyers will be able to borrow for a term of up to 40 years for their mortgages, up from the current 30 years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/style-travel/s3b-money-laundering-auction-how-hotlotz-landed-its-biggest-consignment The Business Times en 2026-08-29T12:00:00+08:00 S$3b money laundering auction: How Hotlotz landed its biggest consignment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d43f8f217a04b26e8cf5eea64b3fdbeaf14b774b721145d8e2b5a296d46c5ab5 Matthew Elton is founder and CEO of Hotlotz, which will conduct 15 timed online auctions over nine months to sell the forfeited goods. Matthew Elton is founder and CEO of Hotlotz, which will conduct 15 timed online auctions over nine months to sell the forfeited goods. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/s3b-money-laundering-case-15-carat-diamond-yayoi-kusama-chanel-items-auction The Business Times en 2026-08-29T12:00:00+08:00 S$3b money laundering case: 15-carat diamond, Yayoi Kusama, Chanel items up for auction https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/578d958faedc4e27ab84a154c03573c72f2ff4ef0e33a4073dea61d7c89b8131 This 15.02-carat fancy yellow diamond ring has one of the highest estimates in the upcoming auction, at S$200,000 to S$300,000. This 15.02-carat fancy yellow diamond ring has one of the highest estimates in the upcoming auction, at S$200,000 to S$300,000. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/style-travel/luxury-watches-jewellery-bags-highlights-s3-billion-money-laundering-auction The Business Times en 2026-08-29T12:00:00+08:00 Luxury watches, jewellery, bags: Highlights from the S$3 billion money laundering auction https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/73411603695e68858bd079dcd3c9d4713b20b21ad0802c8fd79e40f5b8f5dbbd The Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillion in platinum, a highly coveted “grail-watch” among collectors. The item is among assets seized in Singapore’s S$3 billion money laundering case, which will be offered to the public in auctions beginning on Sep 7.  A future auction will include the rare Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillion in platinum, a highly coveted “grail-watch” among collectors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/warshs-inflation-warning-sets-september-showdown-us-fed The Business Times en 2026-08-29T11:02:35+08:00 Warsh’s inflation warning sets up September showdown for US Fed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c448adaf47475bf43a6aa0532336d3af779afce31f94fb930bb8bb999ae9ee96 US Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh has affirmed his willingness to act to bring down persistent inflation. US Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh has affirmed his willingness to act to bring down persistent inflation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/yen-passes-160-dollar-hit-weakest-level-month The Business Times en 2026-08-29T10:39:21+08:00 Yen passes 160 per dollar to hit weakest level in a month https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f6b39349e7d37454118a6accbcd412d8dd3c62617d2f343c185ffb2ed7571255 The yen fell as much as 0.5 per cent to 160.20 versus the greenback on Friday (Aug 28). The yen fell as much as 0.5 per cent to 160.20 versus the greenback on Friday (Aug 28). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/temasek-supports-sias-long-term-strategy The Business Times en 2026-08-29T10:17:40+08:00 Temasek supports SIA’s long-term strategy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/004eb02fda03bb9d2b86091c79a45a67e15f6be70384311d24cd7392aba4c18d Singapore Airlines planes at Changi Airport. SIA has long participated in the India market, including an operating presence through Vistara since 2013. SIA has long participated in the India market, including an operating presence through Vistara since 2013. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/letter-editor-sias-investment-air-india-will-support-long-term-growth The Business Times en 2026-08-29T10:13:01+08:00 Letter to the editor: SIA’s investment in Air India will support long-term growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e2bf52feacbd4861f115f6f8d28cbc91aee53eaa46a5f2d4aee229edf217367 An Air India plane. Singapore Airlines and Tata have publicly recognised that the Air India transformation programme will take time. Singapore Airlines and Tata have publicly recognised that the Air India transformation programme will take time. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-sell-luxury-homes-seized-record-money-laundering-case The Business Times en 2026-08-29T10:00:44+08:00 Singapore to sell luxury homes seized in record money laundering case https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ae77c6a8d9708d469f5285158c99536e487cd94dd9100cd5ab2ecedb95818bf6 The property at 16 Ewart Park which once belonged to convicted money launderer Su Haijin. The property at 16 Ewart Park which once belonged to convicted money launderer Su Haijin. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/honda-nissan-reach-deal-joint-development-vehicle-software-report The Business Times en 2026-08-29T09:45:42+08:00 Honda, Nissan to reach deal on joint development of vehicle software: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f77a0fbc299c42e9ef74afbe4619860a60d302bcea83c6e662db6cf2db160179 Nissan’s CEO Ivan Espinosa said earlier this month that the company was discussing possible areas of software collaboration with Honda. Nissan’s CEO Ivan Espinosa said earlier this month that the company was discussing possible areas of software collaboration with Honda. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-us-taking-partial-control-venezuelas-vast-oil-reserves The Business Times en 2026-08-29T09:05:15+08:00 Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/01c9a774ce500be29e82e835ba88dfb2d2d23f9e1e82c7375209fa4f279e52e3 US President Donald Trump’s announcement provided few details on the structure of the agreement, the fields or companies involved. US President Donald Trump’s announcement provided few details on the structure of the agreement, the fields or companies involved. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-settles-lower-clues-about-fed-policy-rumours-hormuz-deal The Business Times en 2026-08-29T08:32:43+08:00 Oil settles lower on clues about Fed policy, rumours of Hormuz deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9ef0a0ec99defe244e7172e0f6872c31d92fc0f72d1f059e87c93f9c0ed5253f Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, Aug 28, 2026. Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, Aug 28, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-rise-french-stocks-rebound-markets-digest-warsh-speech The Business Times en 2026-08-29T07:48:01+08:00 European shares rise as French stocks rebound; markets digest Warsh speech https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index closed 0.5 per cent higher at 655.16 points on Friday, posting a modest weekly gain. The Stoxx 600 index closed 0.5 per cent higher at 655.16 points on Friday, posting a modest weekly gain. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-lower-after-fed-chair-warsh-reaffirms-inflation-fight The Business Times en 2026-08-29T07:41:37+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends lower after Fed Chair Warsh reaffirms inflation fight https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ba7ee4ceb43126f6c01ac056b7b3203fd179db9103af565a5566a35e8dcd4baa The S&P 500 lost 19.23 points, or 0.25 per cent, to 7,711.76 on Friday. The S&P 500 lost 19.23 points, or 0.25 per cent, to 7,711.76 on Friday.