https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ritual-ceo-sacrifice-looming-over-jensen-huang The Business Times en 2026-11-12T17:23:00+08:00 Ritual CEO sacrifice is looming over Jensen Huang https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/058cff260466f75e6e377a1552823cad804c8343e0bd5c3df5c15cd77ec27220 The bigger and more difficult question is whether Jensen Huang is a key man for the entire artificial intelligence industry. The bigger and more difficult question is whether Jensen Huang is a key man for the entire artificial intelligence industry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/there-has-never-been-corporate-scandal-huang-affair The Business Times en 2026-11-12T17:05:10+08:00 There has never been a corporate scandal like the Huang affair https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a0a885b2c0d47625419d951c592c68b339c2de4872721e1b5b44455f7edb5c66 Jensen Huang’s affair could go down as the most expensive shag in history.  Jensen Huang’s affair could go down as the most expensive shag in history.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/nvidia-fallout-puts-trade-truce-test-xi-welcomes-trump The Business Times en 2026-11-12T16:42:57+08:00 Nvidia fallout puts trade truce to the test as Xi welcomes Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/855f589b03ced1d8b7f07ce4c79157fdd3efb2d8c5f4ce03269f0c719df87c87 Accusations that Nvidia’s Huang had an affair with an alleged Chinese spy give US ammunition to tighten curbs days before Trump (right) and Xi meet in China. Accusations that Nvidia’s Huang had an affair with an alleged Chinese spy give US ammunition to tighten curbs days before Trump (right) and Xi meet in China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/china-aviation-oil-q3-net-profit-falls-48-7-us19-8-million-amid-energy-supply-chain-hitches?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T16:33:46+08:00 China Aviation Oil Q3 net profit falls 48.7% to US$19.8 million amid energy supply-chain hitches https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dd461ff49a3017e20bba4a0c7d7a05708cb6ee1d87f47fecf1cc990d8b9ed7d0 A CAO technician refuelling a plane in Beijing. The company’s rise in Q3 revenue was eaten into by energy supply chain disruptions from the Middle East conflict. A CAO technician refuelling a plane in Beijing. The company’s rise in Q3 revenue was eaten into by energy supply chain disruptions from the Middle East conflict. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/german-regulator-fines-deutsche-bank-us8-9-million-euros-over-postbank-customer-migration-issues The Business Times en 2026-11-12T16:28:41+08:00 German regulator fines Deutsche Bank US$8.9 million euros over Postbank customer migration issues https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f17c8ac2fdcced0b12263417597731613e39cacc666bc7fee18801bc408494c0 The logo of Deutsche Bank on a building in Brussels, Belgium. Germany’s financial regulator fined Deutsche Bank eight million euros (US$8.9 million) for shortcomings in migrating customers of its Postbank unit to a shared IT platform. Deutsche Bank says it has resolved all the issues and “continuously improved our processes since then”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/popular-um-yong-baek-eatery-brings-korean-pork-bbq-suntec?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T16:00:00+08:00 Popular Um Yong Baek eatery brings Korean pork BBQ to Suntec  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fb852963145314b7e2f5e6ecf0c367b69cedd07611da62df036c736f6ed593cb Um Yong Baek’s faux-heritage interiors. Um Yong Baek’s faux-heritage interiors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/thrive/personal-growth/personal-text-still-genuine-if-ai-wrote-it?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T15:34:47+08:00 Is a personal text still genuine if AI wrote it? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e06591fe4d1c699cf01d144c428a05824e46a2466ef07a22091599dc855478a BT BT https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinese-ai-firms-rush-secure-nvidia-chip-capacity-spy-scandal-stirs-fear-us-curbs The Business Times en 2026-11-12T15:26:52+08:00 Chinese AI firms rush to secure Nvidia chip capacity as spy scandal stirs fear of US curbs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/39bae0a07c8cec29d4bfb8315c0b64786624b9b5afde7620ba1df9185f7e19ef Restricting overseas cloud access would make it harder for Chinese developers to obtain high-end computing power without importing the chips directly.  Restricting overseas cloud access would make it harder for Chinese developers to obtain high-end computing power without importing the chips directly.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/singapore-opens-applications-lng-floating-storage-unit-licences-strengthen-supply-resilience?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T15:04:01+08:00 Singapore opens applications for LNG floating storage unit licences to ‘strengthen supply resilience’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2750b3cc356d862e1812d6e1c936cadb3efd18004c6a89018e478c27d7abc8de A liquefied natural gas tanker is tugged towards a thermal power station in Futtsu, Japan. MPA has opened applications for licences to operate up to two LNG FSUs in Singapore’s anchorages. The move comes after MPA awarded eight new LNG bunker supplier licences in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/special-dividend-sias-80th-anniversary-ceo-says-extra-payout-will-need-boards-nod?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T14:23:43+08:00 Special dividend for SIA’s 80th anniversary? CEO says extra payout will need board’s nod https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c07668f65eb1ab0879f33f066daaf848230ca762932d68125e329b8fc55add5 image of sia logo Singapore Airlines will commemorate its 80th anniversary in May 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nvidia-faces-more-risks-deal-pace-jensen-huang-exit-bloomberg-intelligence The Business Times en 2026-11-12T14:19:40+08:00 Nvidia faces more risks in deal pace than Jensen Huang exit: Bloomberg Intelligence https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/21f773c6861fcb61fb371d77141807f964d60f5e9628cc0933ed9288de2b6cba A Bloomberg Intelligence analyst said Huang’s departure will not alter his earnings estimates for the firm for fiscal 2027 to 2028. A Bloomberg Intelligence analyst said Huang’s departure will not alter his earnings estimates for the firm for fiscal 2027 to 2028. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-vice-president-gibran-hands-resignation-parliament-jokowi-backs-prabowo The Business Times en 2026-11-12T13:53:58+08:00 Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran hands resignation to parliament as Jokowi backs Prabowo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/49c88cba2dbc952011b78a3f92661c5818ba91ab6a20a495929c805435061857 Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Gibran’s resignation follows a push by lawmakers for his impeachment on grounds of inadequate educational credentials. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-life-insurers-pay-out-more-s15-billion-first-9-months-2026?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T13:47:09+08:00 Singapore life insurers pay out more than S$15 billion in first 9 months of 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/65e305c78d7eb0f3f740c7598811421ef1c50320d58a93a831f7b1506bc59d3b A stack of coins. Life insurers in Singapore paid out more than S$15 billion in insurance claims and maturity benefits in the first nine months of 2026. About three million people in Singapore are covered by Integrated Shield Plans. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-says-convicted-ex-pm-najib-can-be-returned-jail-if-he-breaches-house-arrest-terms The Business Times en 2026-11-12T13:31:36+08:00 Malaysia says convicted ex-PM Najib can be returned to jail if he breaches house arrest terms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b527686ece137ec22cea678b26d5545a168bc733cb9bbd2a9fc8ad7a28bfa125 Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak (centre) smiles to journalists at Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nov 10, 2026. Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak (centre) smiles to journalists at Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nov 10, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/alphabet-sets-initial-price-guidance-hong-kong-singapore-bond-sales-term-sheet-shows The Business Times en 2026-11-12T13:10:05+08:00 Alphabet sets initial price guidance for Hong Kong, Singapore bond sales, term sheet shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6c8aac23c9df62fa54c6b56f2b17cd17d325b04539e69fc242d4212a6906fcec The sales are likely to raise at least US$2.2 billion. The sales are likely to raise at least US$2.2 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/big-tech-should-not-get-decide-unilaterally-which-ai-risks-public-will-bear The Business Times en 2026-11-12T13:07:06+08:00 Big Tech should not get to decide unilaterally which AI risks the public will bear https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83900499f7c8ecb992781a6704362f943f4eed144e24fda8c909c348fdfa9abb The tech sector’s multi-trillion-dollar companies and first trillionaire, Elon Musk (pictured), are not contributing anything close to their fair share of taxes. The tech sector’s multi-trillion-dollar companies and first trillionaire, Elon Musk (pictured), are not contributing anything close to their fair share of taxes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-wholesale-inflation-accelerates-keeps-alive-rate-hike-view The Business Times en 2026-11-12T12:27:55+08:00 Japan’s wholesale inflation accelerates, keeps alive rate hike view https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bb6191c8ebf6541715984280f5f1d65db6479a6cc336242cf441b0ab69c6aea2 The corporate goods price index, which measures the price companies charge each other for their goods and services, rose 7.1 per cent in October. The corporate goods price index, which measures the price companies charge each other for their goods and services, rose 7.1 per cent in October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-air-calls-level-playing-field-if-airasia-gets-aid The Business Times en 2026-11-12T11:16:48+08:00 Malaysia Air calls for level playing field if AirAsia gets aid https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a69a272985b05560bb079cbd3300e2c1c7e938f2605d84c4a0adff7c5fbfa371 Malaysian authorities have been mulling a range of measures to help AirAsia, which is facing growing challenges in the face of high jet fuel costs. Malaysian authorities have been mulling a range of measures to help AirAsia, which is facing growing challenges in the face of high jet fuel costs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sgx-derivatives-daily-trading-volume-hits-six-month-high-october-securities-turnover-rises-32?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T11:14:38+08:00 SGX derivatives daily trading volume hits six-month high in October; securities turnover rises 32% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a1a0179135c3ebb60a3f1f1a9f23166f603bede6d9cb334eb9b6dabce7d0be7 Securities daily average value is up at S$2 billion, driven by growth across index stocks and Reits. Securities daily average value is up at S$2 billion, driven by growth across index stocks and Reits. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/nvidia-investors-guide-maybe-losing-your-ceo The Business Times en 2026-11-12T11:04:57+08:00 The Nvidia investor’s guide to (maybe) losing your CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e7e98aad2977b3939d8b826eea860b055fd8c9fc1080dfa8c8fab758df6389a7 Jensen Huang’s predicament, which is being probed by an independent Nvidia board committee, is unusual. Jensen Huang’s predicament, which is being probed by an independent Nvidia board committee, is unusual. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-rupiah-drops-record-low-strong-dollar-msci-woes The Business Times en 2026-11-12T11:00:03+08:00 Indonesia rupiah drops to record low on strong dollar, MSCI woes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/246aead1414cda7776e765da213e6842dc05b2fa1d3b3e65a8c31d3abf907864 The rupiah weakened as much as 0.3 per cent to 18,204 per dollar on Thursday. The rupiah weakened as much as 0.3 per cent to 18,204 per dollar on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/alleged-chinese-spy-centre-nvidia-firestorm-beijing The Business Times en 2026-11-12T10:35:27+08:00 Alleged Chinese spy at centre of Nvidia firestorm is in Beijing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7246356ef7bb104cbdb08980c0eae79323e896aee49ca814bc53d1524ac307a2 Alice Huang (right) is currently living in Beijing with the knowledge of security officials, one source said. Alice Huang (right) is currently living in Beijing with the knowledge of security officials, one source said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/jensen-huang-said-have-had-relationship-nvidia-executive-who-reports-him The Business Times en 2026-11-12T10:15:57+08:00 Jensen Huang said to have had relationship with Nvidia executive who reports to him https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e99c3039afa05a4fa947431410c70f57d1581b923d35147873f8cd06149e1411 Jensen Huang and Kimberly Powell were captured on video being affectionate at a San Jose, California, hotel during a Nvidia conference in March, sources said. Jensen Huang and Kimberly Powell were captured on video being affectionate at a San Jose, California, hotel during a Nvidia conference in March, sources said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/how-world-became-too-reliant-jensen-huang The Business Times en 2026-11-12T10:11:41+08:00 How the world became too reliant on Jensen Huang https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/98bc845e40db67bf6dd1ec1d2de81dae3c7770eced559f080e75022f9b2ce5b4 image of jensen huang Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is already spread thin, overseeing about 60 direct reports, with no obvious successor. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-falls-below-us4000-traders-assess-inflation-fed-remarks The Business Times en 2026-11-12T10:04:54+08:00 Gold falls below US$4,000 as traders assess inflation, Fed remarks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3990af0581c3b86f3f3ba01af3e949ebf022b2341a9af5ecaa9b2d382b7dcdd6 Bullion fell as much 1.2 per cent to trade below US$4,000 an ounce during US hours, as the dollar hit the highest since May 2025. Bullion fell as much 1.2 per cent to trade below US$4,000 an ounce during US hours, as the dollar hit the highest since May 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hsbc-explores-bolstering-singapore-balance-china-reliance The Business Times en 2026-11-12T09:41:10+08:00 HSBC explores bolstering Singapore to balance China reliance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/265f83068e9885b7489aa8a43375cb0a383a9f5183f3ac27e6da17fc59915b83 HSBC has internally discussed several options to give its Singapore arm greater autonomy, sources said. HSBC has internally discussed several options to give its Singapore arm greater autonomy, sources said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/cdl-shares-hit-one-year-low-after-warning-significantly-weaker-h2-performance?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T09:33:56+08:00 CDL shares hit one-year low after warning of ‘significantly weaker’ H2 performance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/249051466466339f2da767e280b56aa764b9c497e80c406e4f1dee756458a098 City Developments Ltd logo seen on a building facade. CDL says certain capital-recycling transactions originally envisaged for the remainder of FY2026 are now expected to be completed in FY2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/aem-ups-full-year-guidance-q3-earnings-surge-s42-million-revenue-doubles?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T09:01:01+08:00 AEM ups full-year guidance as Q3 earnings surge to S$42 million, revenue doubles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/26dfd6b9e84d663ac734eba1332afeaccc9ea8ed12178d838c2b38dcd81568f8 AEM logo seen in its office. AEM has raised its FY2026 revenue guidance to between S$680 million and S$705 million, from its previous forecast of S$630 million to S$680 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/ntt-dc-reit-h1-dpu-beats-ipo-projection-10-us0-0432?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T08:58:34+08:00 NTT DC Reit H1 DPU beats IPO projection by 10% at US$0.0432 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2300cd484ec1834a8e13938f8ac5fdbdbfbf9faef18526d6e3ab46f0ad3317be image of property under ntt dc reit Some 68.4% of the Reit’s borrowings are on fixed rates, and it has no loan maturities until FY2028/29. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/who-could-replace-jensen-huang-nvidias-top-engineer-and-cfo-tipped-ceo-candidates The Business Times en 2026-11-12T08:54:01+08:00 Who could replace Jensen Huang? Nvidia’s top engineer and CFO tipped as CEO candidates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/058cff260466f75e6e377a1552823cad804c8343e0bd5c3df5c15cd77ec27220 Nvidia’s board is weighing the idea of naming a temporary chief while searching for a permanent one, the person said. Nvidia’s board is weighing the idea of naming a temporary chief while searching for a permanent one, the person said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-sia-cdl-sats-aem-starhub-ntt-dc-reit-sbs-transit-centurion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T08:44:19+08:00 Stocks to watch: SIA, CDL, Sats, AEM, StarHub, NTT DC Reit, SBS Transit, Centurion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e833c01d38d4c1400d244808c10b3ac023d3a488ab9b2b859fe894dcf7ab9981 SIA posts net profit of S$209.7 million for its second quarter ended Sep 30, up from S$52.4 million the year before. SIA posts net profit of S$209.7 million for its second quarter ended Sep 30, up from S$52.4 million the year before. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/msci-removes-more-indonesian-stocks-dealing-fresh-blow-market-amid-reform-push?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T08:39:24+08:00 MSCI removes more Indonesian stocks, dealing fresh blow to market amid reform push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fbbcc124bab5f343ea113fba29c0f17b17eeca7053c342b7b677bdc3ae0d515 The move follows MSCI’s warning that Indonesia faces the risk of being reclassified from an emerging market to a standalone market The move follows MSCI’s warning that Indonesia faces the risk of being reclassified from an emerging market to a standalone market https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/starhub-q3-profit-falls-82-4-s3-9-million-amid-high-operating-leverage-depreciation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T08:36:16+08:00 StarHub Q3 profit falls 82.4% to S$3.9 million amid high operating leverage, depreciation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe15ddd7317a5cd2ac51cac2d6ce4f9e32992fe1fd219a9e87738ea2d70b76e9 A woman looking at her mobile with the StarHub logo in the background. Service revenue rises 2.9% to S$396.1 million, from S$384.9 million in Q3 2025, with growth driven by the enterprise segment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/losses-reselling-new-zealand-homes-hit-highest-rate-14-years The Business Times en 2026-11-12T08:28:44+08:00 Losses from reselling New Zealand homes hit highest rate in 14 years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f018b46027a67838bc4decf8e95499866acfc93b5750488c5edf348db6ceafce Almost 16% of New Zealand properties resold in the three months through September for less than their purchase price, Cotality said. Almost 16% of New Zealand properties resold in the three months through September for less than their purchase price, Cotality said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/swiftdata-owner-nvidia-linked-megaspeed-lists-address-occupied-interior-design-firm?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T07:45:28+08:00 Swiftdata, owner of Nvidia-linked Megaspeed, lists address occupied by interior design firm https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c6a335c1b97fd75a706d84ee0022d4db53699dd67c478c7db91a75529dfd6b2 Swiftdata, the parent company of Megaspeed International, changed its registered address from an office building in Jurong East to Midview City in April. Swiftdata, the parent company of Megaspeed International, changed its registered address from an office building in Jurong East to Midview City in April. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/who-should-pay-singapores-cross-border-power-links?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T07:15:00+08:00 Who should pay for Singapore’s cross-border power links? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ba2dce7e077eb24fef2829b79403462383d62a29b5a0731d9187beb9ec54168f While the exact value of preventing a future blackout cannot be perfectly calculated, the strategic rationale for treating the grid as a public good should be transparently communicated. While the exact value of preventing a future blackout cannot be perfectly calculated, the strategic rationale for treating the grid as a public good should be transparently communicated. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/nvidia-prepares-oust-jensen-huang-who-had-second-affair-exec-reports The Business Times en 2026-11-12T07:02:58+08:00 Nvidia prepares to oust Jensen Huang who had second affair with exec: reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e99c3039afa05a4fa947431410c70f57d1581b923d35147873f8cd06149e1411 Huang and Kimberly Powell were captured on video being affectionate at a hotel in San Jose, California, during an Nvidia conference in March, said NYT. Huang and Kimberly Powell were captured on video being affectionate at a hotel in San Jose, California, during an Nvidia conference in March, said NYT. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/columns/seas-cloud-business-ideal-defence-shopees-market-share?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T07:00:00+08:00 Sea’s cloud business is the ideal defence for Shopee’s market share https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aff4e82e03fc72b92e748a6502f9809391fb939d45414ba49a075c975cd1a2b6 Sea’s e-commerce arm Shopee is up against fierce competition. The new cloud business could help protect its market share. Sea’s e-commerce arm Shopee is up against fierce competition. The new cloud business could help protect its market share. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapore-cannot-afford-let-bad-actors-trade-its-trust?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore cannot afford to let bad actors trade on its trust https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dfd593d8dedf62f7d4d4928390aa1fb4cda89dc34cd4d7f2e424c530f293c0ef Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s extramarital liaison should perturb Singaporeans, because the woman in question was the executive of a Singapore-registered company. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s extramarital liaison should perturb Singaporeans, because the woman in question was the executive of a Singapore-registered company. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/lutnick-stalled-trump-crackdown-diversion-nvidia-chips-china-report The Business Times en 2026-11-12T06:46:46+08:00 Lutnick stalled Trump crackdown on diversion of Nvidia chips to China: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d3168f10298aebb4b1de39e034555ea353f0fa01d0d3f07753202f9dd36ed902 In a meeting, Scott Bessent confronted Howard Lutnick (pictured) about resistance from his department to implementing export controls. Lutnick appeared to agree but said he needed to check with Trump, according to Axios. In a meeting, Scott Bessent confronted Howard Lutnick (pictured) about resistance from his department to implementing export controls. Lutnick appeared to agree but said he needed to check with Trump, according to Axios. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-will-not-allow-enriched-nuclear-material-leave-country-security-chief-says The Business Times en 2026-11-12T06:34:57+08:00 Iran will not allow enriched nuclear material to leave the country, security chief says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ef4c372954c426c61ce02ac5c7d2a4c7eae3707ed2b5f2a8b599067b4ff83eba Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (right) and security chief Mohsen Rezaei (left) during a meeting in Teheran, Iran, Oct 26, 2026. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (right) and security chief Mohsen Rezaei (left) during a meeting in Teheran, Iran, Oct 26, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-1-iran-official-says-country-will-keep-enriched-nuclear-material The Business Times en 2026-11-12T06:06:56+08:00 Oil up 1% as Iran official says country will keep enriched nuclear material https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2318e27e7f915ed183b96c8f12debec0c72826741ded412c6c622d4cafbcc3c6 Brent futures settled US$1.27, or 1.39 per cent, higher at US$92.76 on Wedneday. Brent futures settled US$1.27, or 1.39 per cent, higher at US$92.76 on Wedneday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-log-record-close-siemens-coreweave-fuelled-ai-optimism The Business Times en 2026-11-12T05:56:44+08:00 European shares log record close on Siemens, CoreWeave-fuelled AI optimism https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 gained 0.72 per cent to 663.05 points at the close on Wednesday. The Stoxx 600 gained 0.72 per cent to 663.05 points at the close on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-end-higher-coreweave-results-ease-ai-spending-worries The Business Times en 2026-11-12T05:49:32+08:00 US stocks end higher as CoreWeave results ease AI spending worries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/76399d6c7b22fdccc90e09b7c0764f1a7e618d3f5bdbc0a97e0dc03c2ed60bd5 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 254.60 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 52,486.49 on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 254.60 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 52,486.49 on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/asia-future-summit-2026-regional-leaders-discuss-asias-role-changing-global-order?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T05:00:00+08:00 Asia Future Summit 2026: Regional leaders to discuss Asia’s role in a changing global order https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a60eca609270932d3b0434c29abe648b828293882f9616ea7638a5aa443e45c5 The fifth edition of the Asia Future Summit will take place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. The fifth edition of the Asia Future Summit will take place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/singapore-sme-ai-adoption-how-one-firm-won-over-sceptical-staff?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-12T05:00:00+08:00 Singapore SME AI adoption: How one firm won over sceptical staff https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2bff6ae955df3afd9a21718b91e4e0588b3680bde6048b4be113639775ad7ca From right: Samantha Su, Director, Enterprise Transformation and Innovation Group, IMDA; Jusuf Agam Amin, CEO, Euratek Trading; Yami Simon, Office Manager, Euratek Trading; Claressa Monteiro, head of audio, The Business Times. From right: Samantha Su, Director, Enterprise Transformation and Innovation Group, IMDA; Jusuf Agam Amin, CEO, Euratek Trading; Yami Simon, Office Manager, Euratek Trading; Claressa Monteiro, head of audio, The Business Times. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/sp-500-nasdaq-rise-coreweave-results-ease-ai-spending-worries The Business Times en 2026-11-11T23:44:43+08:00 S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as CoreWeave results ease AI spending worries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/03cc044719f3329fae4a78be2fb12e8eb55e2412500c19e8f7e4be988f27238f A road sign for Wall Street in New York, US. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index is up 3% at a one-week high. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sats-q2-net-profit-rises-2-8-s81-1-million-higher-cargo-and-meal-volumes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T22:55:02+08:00 Sats Q2 net profit rises 2.8% to S$81.1 million on higher cargo and meal volumes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/df8206abb308c99459826631ff4b30d13cea3ddc26ad77c1a87798cefdc34464 Sats’ interim dividend of 2 Singapore cents a share will be paid on Dec 10, 2026. Sats’ interim dividend of 2 Singapore cents a share will be paid on Dec 10, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/indonesias-vice-president-gibran-resigns-here-are-controversies-his-rocky-road-power?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T21:36:50+08:00 Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran resigns: Here are the controversies on his rocky road to power https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a7546fb6409004b0330b143ef6462b0e4dc621a9cff39a39b4d688bd653621c4 Indonesian Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Indonesian Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has reportedly resigned. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/minmed-reports-cybersecurity-incident-affecting-teleconsultation-screening-services?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T21:10:09+08:00 Minmed reports cybersecurity incident affecting teleconsultation, screening services https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a9644dc1e6d92950f813ef04068820cfe1edc5f91f895a8e63777efbc564f5e A Minmed Group clinic in Singapore. A system supporting the healthcare group’s teleconsultation and screening services was affected by a malicious cybersecurity incident. Minmed says the incident “appears to be limited to a specific standalone system” supporting its teleconsultation and health screening business. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-dollar-firms-hot-inflation-hawkish-fed-talk-lift-rate-hike-bets The Business Times en 2026-11-11T21:01:18+08:00 US dollar firms as hot inflation, hawkish Fed talk lift rate-hike bets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62b9751ed68fbc27c32af934d401932617b481b0c9b10b8d9e8cb440e408a4ae A supermarket in Washington, US. Traders have fully priced in a 25-basis-point rate hike in the US in December after October’s hotter-than-expected inflation print. Traders have fully priced in a 25-basis-point rate hike in the US in December after October’s hotter-than-expected inflation print. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/fewer-singapore-firms-plan-job-cuts-skills-mismatch-growing-concern-amcham-survey?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T20:51:57+08:00 Fewer Singapore firms plan job cuts, but skills mismatch a growing concern: AmCham survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ac8eddc621553b0e12b4e8ec7f144db37985625acb10662c177be51d52f0bedb People cross a road in Singapore. Employers are focusing on upskilling staff to keep up with artificial intelligence, the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore has found. Employers are focusing on upskilling staff to keep up with artificial intelligence, the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore has found. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/centurion-9m-revenue-rises-35-s280-1-million-westlite-mandai-consolidation-new-beds?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T20:27:57+08:00 Centurion 9M revenue rises 35% to S$280.1 million on Westlite Mandai consolidation, new beds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dee2c70040ead86a03e3c2376c8eb6953b455accd3bd801da10db67ec363b414 Centurion CEO Kong Chee Min says the company’s focus is on executing projects on schedule and ramping up occupancy at new beds in Singapore. Centurion CEO Kong Chee Min says the company’s focus is on executing projects on schedule and ramping up occupancy at new beds in Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/8m-real-estate-said-be-buying-about-50-shophouses-around-s500-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T20:24:27+08:00 8M Real Estate said to be buying about 50 shophouses for around S$500 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/16d36c65535cb73e8271ac2409735c6a0550b605e8fa7942571d8926cf92c98c Five adjoining shophouses on Tras Street (starting from the left) are part of the collection of about 50 properties that will change hands. Five adjoining shophouses on Tras Street (starting from the left) are part of the collection of about 50 properties that will change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/watches-jewellery/watchmaking-royalty-descends-singapore-three-watch-fairs-converge?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T20:15:00+08:00 Watchmaking royalty descends on Singapore as three watch fairs converge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75859bb32d7672837bd55d2b368c2d79332a9214ad67faf465b82714e328d1a6 Kosovan watchmaker Rexhep Rexhepi. Fresh from winning the Aiguille d’Or, the world’s most prestigious prize in watchmaking, Kosovan watchmaker Rexhep Rexhepi is coming to Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/well-look-it-well-see-what-feasible-sia-ceo-new-business-class-seat-colours?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T20:05:59+08:00 ‘We’ll look at it, we’ll see what is feasible’: SIA CEO on new business-class seat colours https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d78af87fbfd5519423838924334fb0bc995d025bb8d2a9d68720d634615a91f1 The mineral-grey colour with cool-yellow trimmings and Nasa’s Juno space mission-inspired patterns in SIA’s new business-class look are not sitting well with many. The mineral-grey colour with cool-yellow trimmings and Nasa’s Juno space mission-inspired patterns in SIA’s new business-class look are not sitting well with many. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cdl-flags-significantly-weaker-performance-h2-2026?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T19:32:29+08:00 CDL flags ‘significantly weaker’ performance for H2 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ef846f38ce37b3a353306e8202222fb34085e059d5a44d5104febc66d7d32cae The logo of City Developments Ltd at City Square Mall, Singapore. CDL flagged on Nov 11 that it expects to post a “significantly weaker” financial performance for H2 FY2026. CDL says its anticipated weaker performance in H2 is “compounded by adverse foreign exchange movements”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-nov-112?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T18:50:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Nov 11) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ddf6e7779e1aed2e938f778ef81774ae48ae4cd144ae13d30c7c41d4e49a6e38 Investors should be more selective when investing in the Singapore banks, analysts say. Investors should be more selective when investing in the Singapore banks, analysts say. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sbs-transit-q3-net-profit-rises-35-5-s19-6-million-provision-write-back?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T18:41:06+08:00 SBS Transit Q3 net profit rises 35.5% to S$19.6 million on provision write-back https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b9828dd92d41310c7aac88cbae6224856286b403e836a6f32e392f4fe26e99a8 SBS Transit buses in Singapore. For the nine months ended Sep 30, SBS’ net profit is up 7.5% year on year at S$48.9 million. For the nine months ended Sep 30, SBS’ net profit is up 7.5% year on year at S$48.9 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sia-q2-net-profit-quadruples-s209-7-million-better-unit-revenue-lower-air-india-losses?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T18:22:19+08:00 SIA Q2 net profit quadruples to S$209.7 million on better unit revenue, lower Air India losses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/68761835b7b20e084f56da2ac105842ffb4da699a30c004e0a5d7db10ee36397 Singapore Airlines planes on the tarmac. SIA’s Q2 revenue is up 14.3% year on year at a record S$5.6 billion. SIA’s Q2 revenue is up 14.3% year on year at a record S$5.6 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/high-court-dismisses-winding-application-against-real-estate-analytics?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T18:18:14+08:00 High Court dismisses winding-up application against Real Estate Analytics  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e3503d8c5eb0042b3b03b3f1c76996cd348828df7f087cf0f388a1c68eb63490 The application arose from an allegedly unpaid judgment debt following an arbitration between REA and Urban Renewables. The application arose from an allegedly unpaid judgment debt following an arbitration between REA and Urban Renewables. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-rise-venture-leading-way-sti-0-6?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T18:09:57+08:00 Singapore shares rise with Venture leading the way; STI up 0.6% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d163a75f5abe4fbf76ff3d8b9c82427ab1b30581d0b18b670ca364d2d46fa677 Analysts are positive on Venture after the company posted a 21.9% jump in Q3 net profit. Analysts are positive on Venture after the company posted a 21.9% jump in Q3 net profit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/south-east-asias-push-keep-seniors-working-faces-work-health-mismatch?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T18:01:07+08:00 South-east Asia’s push to keep seniors working faces work-health mismatch https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f558399e5d24baaf101b3c75293389e699a2cb443aa844e9c58210d41b6a680 Supporting longer working lives across South-east Asia will require coordinated policies in health, labour and social protection. Supporting longer working lives across South-east Asia will require coordinated policies in health, labour and social protection. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/five-reasons-why-nvidia-matters-and-whats-now-stake The Business Times en 2026-11-11T17:57:12+08:00 Five reasons why Nvidia matters – and what’s now at stake  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b2f0ca79f80b6b315a58d017e4d4b8b41ad7662f569ec2172bcbadd10e735510 Every major company decision flows through Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and he weighs in on even the most minute aspects of the business. Every major company decision flows through Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and he weighs in on even the most minute aspects of the business. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/singapore-construction-costs-persistently-high-expected-climb-further-2027-jll?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T17:31:10+08:00 Singapore construction costs persistently high, expected to climb further in 2027: JLL https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c811805687f4ba22a73596fb26593808c45d336c4774dfd247ed6509683d300 Workers on a construction site in Singapore. Persistently high construction costs in Singapore continue to be a red flag for developers, with costs up 30.2% since 2021. Singapore recorded the steepest rise in base material costs across Asia-Pacific markets, with prices climbing 7.43% in H1 2026, JLL found. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/cop31-singapore-revises-data-centre-energy-efficiency-metrics-updated-taxonomy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T17:16:41+08:00 COP31: Singapore revises data centre energy-efficiency metrics in updated taxonomy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/225cfaa647f2db25e62104bcd09705f7da5d923faae8dddd59c47a1445a2793c The energy-efficiency metrics for data centres located in water-constrained areas have been made less stringent, given the trade-offs between energy and water efficiencies. The energy-efficiency metrics for data centres located in water-constrained areas have been made less stringent, given the trade-offs between energy and water efficiencies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/over-100-indonesian-lawmakers-sign-petition-demanding-vice-presidents-impeachment The Business Times en 2026-11-11T17:13:26+08:00 Over 100 Indonesian lawmakers sign petition demanding vice-president’s impeachment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a7d007fa0323ac5d270447c02768a8e7c8cdf33d11985717c68c9957d0a48268 Protesters hang banners outside the parliament building in Jakarta calling for Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s impeachment on Nov 10, 2026. Protesters hang banners outside the parliament building in Jakarta calling for Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s impeachment on Nov 10, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/style-society/where-go-what-shopping-christmas-markets-begins?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T17:00:47+08:00 Where to go for what: shopping at Christmas markets begins https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8338ae600d88b1e36420da8c1d9b2d16e84bc08fe8be9b718573aee28247c974 Get your wallets ready. Get your wallets ready. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/right-lessons-brazil-and-us The Business Times en 2026-11-11T17:00:00+08:00 The right lessons from Brazil and the US https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ccd6737b553d69d837ba96786ba85b0498f91d46471cde08be71fa771c65b61 The Democrats in the US are not yet offering a vision voters can get excited about, and in the future, business as usual will not do. The Democrats in the US are not yet offering a vision voters can get excited about, and in the future, business as usual will not do. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/shiny-glass-skyscrapers-are-hot-thing-literally The Business Times en 2026-11-11T16:50:18+08:00 Shiny glass skyscrapers are a hot thing. Literally https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/473186e3271a6e3f16331d7ae63f6e80a73dadd1d2c59a57876bd49b7ec3895e Skyscrapers and other buildings in Kuala Lumpur. Glass has helped give Malaysia the very thing its prime minister said he wanted three decades ago: buildings that evoke development and are “beautiful to the eye”. Skyscrapers and other buildings in Kuala Lumpur. Glass has helped give Malaysia the very thing its prime minister said he wanted three decades ago: buildings that evoke development and are “beautiful to the eye”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/airwallex-invest-more-s2-billion-singapore-grow-headcount-here-over-1000?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T16:31:00+08:00 Airwallex to invest more than S$2 billion in Singapore, grow headcount here to over 1,000 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5838a1f537180315c69c894e180abaebd7a84160be06a49f7bfee73d86afd002 Airwallex’s Singapore office in Guoco Tower. The payments platform company calls Singapore its “global co-headquarters”. Airwallex’s announcement coincides with the launch of its expanded Singapore office in Guoco Tower. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/many-new-houses-cost-too-much-uks-your-first-home-plan The Business Times en 2026-11-11T16:24:05+08:00 Many new houses cost too much for UK’s ‘Your First Home’ plan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ceb630da7bf2c2fe16e71b31663e9362fa25d113f05e4d2df61b0e673a7e7e4 A real estate agency in London. Homes in inner London can run into £650,000 US$866,460). A real estate agency in London. Homes in inner London can run into £650,000 US$866,460). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/foreign-investors-pull-out-us50-billion-asian-equities-october-ai-cash-burn-woes The Business Times en 2026-11-11T16:03:27+08:00 Foreign investors pull out US$50 billion from Asian equities in October on AI, cash burn woes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62a4e111661cba09311e193ec36cee0748f23ab22d49cbdb30fc07f77a927ed1 Foreign investors sell a net US$30.7 billion of Taiwanese stocks last month, the most since at least January 2008. Foreign investors sell a net US$30.7 billion of Taiwanese stocks last month, the most since at least January 2008. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/indias-rich-pivot-real-estate-after-stock-returns-falter The Business Times en 2026-11-11T15:14:28+08:00 India’s rich pivot to real estate after stock returns falter https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b31b1e6a2ff2b0d5562cb5746cdd687ade0b27a33c9ec76b115cff9f2a8d229 Skyline of Mumbai, India. Many Indian family offices now allocate between 40% and 45% of their portfolios to alternatives, including private credit and Reits, says Julius Baer and EY India. Skyline of Mumbai, India. Many Indian family offices now allocate between 40% and 45% of their portfolios to alternatives, including private credit and Reits, says Julius Baer and EY India. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/robots-muscles-and-brains-will-china-have-lead The Business Times en 2026-11-11T15:00:00+08:00 Robots’ muscles and brains: Will China have the lead? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6345f80d0bfc2a2459e0cefedcf39086992ff9ca2f9e01d245601d90a11cd8d9 China has the world’s largest market for industrial robots. China has the world’s largest market for industrial robots. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/cathay-pacific-orders-14-airbus-aircraft-expand-its-fleet The Business Times en 2026-11-11T14:42:28+08:00 Cathay Pacific orders 14 Airbus aircraft to expand its fleet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ac81a684003cf9801333f400ef4e00a10364ed76f9448bf6606dcec98378ca3c These new orders bring Cathay Pacific’s total aircraft deliveries from 2026 to 120. These new orders bring Cathay Pacific’s total aircraft deliveries from 2026 to 120. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/truth-about-how-gen-z-likes-drink The Business Times en 2026-11-11T14:37:45+08:00 The truth about how Gen Z likes to drink https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/001395d61d4564fc2601d40b37910d07f52667dc1ce4288cd61a0ff6c1302038 A bartender pours a pint of beer at a bar in Manchester, Britain. Data shows that drinking among young people in the US has been on a long-term, gradual decline, with the most steep fall occurring after 2022. A survey from a British research firm suggests that drinking among Gen Z individuals in 15 international markets rebounded in the past three years, levelling out at about the rate of the total population. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/melaka-turns-tourist-magnet-battleground-state-polls-test-putrajayas-unity-pact?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T14:32:17+08:00 Melaka turns from tourist magnet to battleground as state polls test Putrajaya’s unity pact https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3bae51f192629807625c024d265026573ffd2bfd6dc8e32767f845ed2b0f24d0 image of supporter fixing a flag in melaka A political supporter fixes party flags in Melaka, where upcoming state polls are seen as a critical national political barometer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/singapore-accountancy-sector-salaries-rise-across-board-revenue-grows-5-1-s3-7-billion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T14:02:50+08:00 Singapore accountancy sector salaries rise across the board as revenue grows 5.1% to S$3.7 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b3c7d4719559574497557f31281839f21e7c0c3557b52f18b7099460ecbaa659 The accountancy sector’s resident workforce grew by 522 positions to 17,027 in 2025, going by Acra’s Accounting Entities Survey 2026. The accountancy sector’s resident workforce grew by 522 positions to 17,027 in 2025, going by Acra’s Accounting Entities Survey 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-cut-300-more-tightly-held-stocks-benchmark The Business Times en 2026-11-11T12:59:55+08:00 Indonesia to cut 300 more tightly held stocks from benchmark https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ec56f89f7b6d32e7ecd9662cb13e5844d34547e26a205595b947538fcf7e4643 The bourse will remove the market-cap prerequisite for inclusion on the list, previously set at 5 trillion rupiah (US$277 million), and introduce new qualifying criteria. The bourse will remove the market-cap prerequisite for inclusion on the list, previously set at 5 trillion rupiah (US$277 million), and introduce new qualifying criteria. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/analysts-split-ventures-outlook-even-share-price-hits-one-week-high?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T12:48:21+08:00 Analysts split on Venture’s outlook, even as share price hits one-week high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6321eccd63d3fd6e7ebef84b541b47c72f0b320bf72b8b24d8080476b68af7c0 Venture reported a 21.9% year-on-year increase in net profit to S$67.8 million for its Q3 ended Sep 30. Venture reported a 21.9% year-on-year increase in net profit to S$67.8 million for its Q3 ended Sep 30. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/property-investor-exodus-drives-record-quarterly-fall-australian-home-lending The Business Times en 2026-11-11T12:16:57+08:00 Property investor exodus drives record quarterly fall in Australian home lending https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/679b49c70e7f79a6ee3cd1139b445b4938ee6bd5e8723d6f0e025f3039a8a569 A property for sale in Melbourne, Australia, Oct 29, 2026. A property for sale in Melbourne, Australia, Oct 29, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-edges-higher-after-sharp-selloff-fed-hike-bets-weigh The Business Times en 2026-11-11T12:01:38+08:00 Gold edges higher after sharp selloff, Fed hike bets weigh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/77a038ffda1c1c13499961ef2c326457a38f353b853f721281f6f19a4f5d8dbb Spot gold was up 0.3 per cent at US$4,043.62 per ounce by 0303 GMT after falling nearly 3 per cent to US$4,017.21 on Tuesday. Spot gold was up 0.3 per cent at US$4,043.62 per ounce by 0303 GMT after falling nearly 3 per cent to US$4,017.21 on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-brand-dr-pong-takes-t-beauty-ambitions-singapore-part-south-east-asia-push?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T12:00:25+08:00 Thai brand Dr Pong takes T-beauty ambitions to Singapore as part of South-east Asia push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/465efdc601e769275e181825e0401a0a6e7844bc1372e415366d36f323f6807b Yuvapong Suthinand, CEO and founder of Thai skincare brand Dr Pong, speaking at an event. Dr Pong founder and CEO Yuvapong Suthinand has grown the company’s top line to about US$95 million in six years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-not-killing-singapores-offices-its-giving-some-premium The Business Times en 2026-11-11T11:32:20+08:00 AI is not killing Singapore’s offices. It’s giving some a premium https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ee0b89d6817c586842c6a19dbaebdf52053287c075bbc95da8523efee63860b1 Net absorption of Grade A offices in the Central Business District in the first three quarters of 2026 rose year on year. Net absorption of Grade A offices in the Central Business District in the first three quarters of 2026 rose year on year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-monetary-policy-should-stay-accommodative-central-bank-meeting-minutes-show The Business Times en 2026-11-11T11:27:54+08:00 Thai monetary policy should stay accommodative, central bank meeting minutes show  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dcb065b60ec4f03948933dc4e591607caf528902b862933325889cf060d4ce61 The Bank of Thailand’s monetary policy committee unanimously left its key interest rate unchanged at 1 per cent in October. The Bank of Thailand’s monetary policy committee unanimously left its key interest rate unchanged at 1 per cent in October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/microsoft-presses-trump-scuttle-ban-chinese-data-centre-tech The Business Times en 2026-11-11T10:36:17+08:00 Microsoft presses Trump to scuttle ban on Chinese data centre tech https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c42f99698e76fe9a21a461f4e40b77253979c73e1ca9b2bdc5128ba51c37f15d Microsoft has 35 data centres under construction in the US and another 134 planned, according to Cleanview. Microsoft has 35 data centres under construction in the US and another 134 planned, according to Cleanview. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-and-china-should-stay-clear-eyed-ai-cooperation-and-competition-bessent-says?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T10:00:42+08:00 US and China should stay clear-eyed on AI cooperation and competition, Bessent says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/20f4d7d9b8e227290145c78c3868cb751957e9c0a519c19dff5bcd018b7a9676 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he wants to “build a constructive relationship (with China) on the basis of balance and reciprocity.” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he wants to “build a constructive relationship (with China) on the basis of balance and reciprocity.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/feds-paulson-calls-gradual-rate-hikes-amid-ongoing-high-inflation The Business Times en 2026-11-11T09:27:12+08:00 Fed’s Paulson calls for gradual rate hikes amid ongoing high inflation  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/18d2cc9fa045df94e30c9c60db56491a93e67dc065e214698e0199bf914af3c5 A “further gradual tightening seems appropriate” for monetary policy, said Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson. A “further gradual tightening seems appropriate” for monetary policy, said Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cdlht-launches-preferential-offering-231-million-stapled-securities-s0-643-apiece?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T08:59:47+08:00 CDLHT launches preferential offering of 231 million stapled securities at S$0.643 apiece https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9245bea56cbcf6ef4acf95937305468e5c23e908a73ba951c35fea7dab446c64 Moxy Singapore Clarke Quay. Moxy Singapore Clarke Quay is expected to begin operations by the end of Q1 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-inflation-overshoot-bank-england-target-next-4-years-think-tank-forecasts The Business Times en 2026-11-11T08:39:55+08:00 UK inflation to overshoot Bank of England target for next 4 years, think-tank forecasts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/da5dc789f234948eba6896acef5a600901a38cb448e3ff2d7c41848a1b1bc074 The Bank of England raised interest rates to 4 per cent from 3.75 per cent last week, its first rate increase in more than three years.  The Bank of England raised interest rates to 4 per cent from 3.75 per cent last week, its first rate increase in more than three years.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-yzj-shipbuilding-jmsea-kit-ums-cdlht-boustead-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T08:35:30+08:00 Stocks to watch: YZJ Shipbuilding, JMSEA, KIT, UMS, CDLHT, Boustead Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be6434fe97c49fc14ac0d19747d6cdcbbf8ceb644c0e826e252d260245ce6f71 YZJ Shipbuilding said demand remains firm, driven by fleet renewal, the shift to dual-fuel vessels and route disruptions that continue to absorb capacity. YZJ Shipbuilding said demand remains firm, driven by fleet renewal, the shift to dual-fuel vessels and route disruptions that continue to absorb capacity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/keppel-infrastructure-trust-acquire-70-stake-power-plant-s111-6-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T08:29:02+08:00 Keppel Infrastructure Trust to acquire 70% stake in power plant for up to S$111.6 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ac9f19577bdc5fa67c86f6c87a4b8b6c3ec64cc8a8ff3d09eecbbc88ec51c4e3 External view of Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant. Keppel Sakra Cogen is Singapore’s first hydrogen-compatible combined-cycle power plant. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openais-third-quarter-revenue-soars-nearly-50-us10-billion The Business Times en 2026-11-11T08:16:07+08:00 OpenAI’s third-quarter revenue soars nearly 50% to US$10 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3f6676af815731d8b1119800a461b1724c79bc634fcb967c8073b44a6dc5678f OpenAI has regained momentum with competitive new AI models, aggressive price cuts and a greater focus on AI agents to help customers automate work. OpenAI has regained momentum with competitive new AI models, aggressive price cuts and a greater focus on AI agents to help customers automate work. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-ocbc-or-uob-investors-urged-be-selective-q3-reveals-widening-performance-gap?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T08:00:00+08:00 DBS, OCBC or UOB? Investors urged to be selective as Q3 reveals widening performance gap https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/378b5808f7cf62c9edcd4a665900b7a92b280454964c03d42d894f1b9aa9651a ATMs of the three Singapore banks (from left) UOB, DBS and OCBC. Investors should be more selective when investing in the Singapore banks, given the widening performance gap among them in the third quarter of 2026, analysts said. Higher funding costs weighed on the local banks’ Q3 earnings, though analysts expect margin recovery and the impact of asset repricing to be uneven across the trio. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/sony-bets-homegrown-anime-fuel-decades-future-growth The Business Times en 2026-11-11T07:57:16+08:00 Sony bets on homegrown anime to fuel decades of future growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9d754c64199c7ddf2dc6dfc7d47d4f98b8cb495b3c32dde2825b786836334766 Sony is building an anime empire, hoping that exploding global fandom for the genre can fuel growth for both the company and Japan. Sony is building an anime empire, hoping that exploding global fandom for the genre can fuel growth for both the company and Japan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/quiet-decision-helped-singapore-weather-hormuz-shock The Business Times en 2026-11-11T07:00:00+08:00 The quiet decision that helped Singapore weather the Hormuz shock https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2a893d504fe77a84bd602b4b251549b492b548d8c66e4a93f51f07796b2fac0b Jurong Rock Caverns. Singapore has announced that Saudi crude will be stored at the Jurong Rock Caverns from 2027. Singapore has announced that Saudi crude will be stored at the Jurong Rock Caverns from 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/gold-has-tumbled-world-hasnt-become-less-volatile The Business Times en 2026-11-11T07:00:00+08:00 Gold has tumbled. The world hasn’t become less volatile https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/01337fce2ec3f9ebcc843d022b02d04e8bf7954a3b46be7ed41fb5b4e26971b8 A 1 kg bar of 99.99% pure gold. Anyone who bought gold near its peak has been reminded that even a traditional safe-haven asset can be volatile. Anyone who bought gold near its peak has been reminded that even a traditional safe-haven asset can be volatile. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-fintech-festival-2026/next-chapter-fintech-ai-rewrites-game?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T07:00:00+08:00 The next chapter of fintech as AI rewrites the game https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75d8b10a2617cf500f45487505441cd43ccd091293484fbbb806fae18150803c People at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, which drew more than 70,000 visitors. SFF is organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Global Finance & Technology Network. Industry players, policymakers, senior leaders, tech providers and startups will spend Nov 18 to 20 discussing the latest happenings on the fintech scene. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/singapore-real-estate-deal-wave-set-subside-after-record-2026-higher-borrowing-costs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore real estate deal wave set to subside after record 2026 on higher borrowing costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/695fd074660bf0bf11901a7389e4559273f68ac3945208af2a5d874bd7f14ea8 Hongkong Land was expected to announce an acquisition of the commercial component of the Marina One complex, but there has been talk that the deal is off. Hongkong Land was expected to announce an acquisition of the commercial component of the Marina One complex, but there has been talk that the deal is off. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ai-should-not-lead-winner-takes-all-scenario-mas-chia-der-jiun?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T07:00:00+08:00 AI should not lead to a winner-takes-all scenario: MAS’ Chia Der Jiun https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a79cf921510aee2182f167003fd8f66240b41fb17fb0894d5d9497d4cdfe6539 Chia Der Jiun, managing director of MAS, says the Future of Finance Institute will scale up the PathFin.ai programme to match financial institutions with AI solutions. Chia Der Jiun, managing director of MAS, says the Future of Finance Institute will scale up the PathFin.ai programme to match financial institutions with AI solutions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-sell-tells-investors-valuations-will-always-matter?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T07:00:00+08:00 The AI sell-off tells investors that valuations will always matter https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b835ed3c337e828e0894102ccbc0ce0e4f53b3614654c3cdd50d1c5a9ce8ea46 In the wake of the US midterms, the Nasdaq sank 5.5%, erasing about US$2.5 trillion in market value. In the wake of the US midterms, the Nasdaq sank 5.5%, erasing about US$2.5 trillion in market value. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/features/sheng-siong-has-fallen-its-highs-can-its-defensive-appeal-endure?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T07:00:00+08:00 Sheng Siong has fallen from its highs. Can its defensive appeal endure? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce668e89a58f01438550b75469a8f33f72f5ef6ec42218f99c6162ab05328ebd Sheng Siong has warned of an increasingly competitive grocery retail landscape in the coming year. Sheng Siong has warned of an increasingly competitive grocery retail landscape in the coming year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/nvidia-heads-us470-billion-two-day-wipeout-ceo-affair-fallout-deepens The Business Times en 2026-11-11T06:48:25+08:00 Nvidia heads for US$470 billion two-day wipeout as CEO affair fallout deepens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca655b22fe4e8e782866d6fd7608b665e21935a6a52cc8ad8879ae193ec0bbd3 Jensen Huang’s relationship with Alice Huang helped facilitate shipments of at least US$7.5 billion worth of Nvidia chips to Chinese firms, The Information reported. Jensen Huang’s relationship with Alice Huang helped facilitate shipments of at least US$7.5 billion worth of Nvidia chips to Chinese firms, The Information reported. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/coreweave-targets-2028-profitability-ai-demand-surges The Business Times en 2026-11-11T06:25:24+08:00 CoreWeave targets 2028 profitability as AI demand surges https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7c8700fa34d8e543f9455875f5e4b949acefbaef3ae23ba31b9cea4c99017ea5 CoreWeave has never turned a profit but its deal backlog is large enough to more ​than cover its debt obligations, said its CEO Mike Intrator. CoreWeave has never turned a profit but its deal backlog is large enough to more ​than cover its debt obligations, said its CEO Mike Intrator. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-prices-ease-two-month-lows-us-downplays-further-iran-strikes The Business Times en 2026-11-11T06:08:43+08:00 Oil prices ease to two-month lows as US downplays further Iran strikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9c0975556ef56a53536b102291f69ed1c44efa183d47156b1a9cec587765d614 Brent futures fell US$1.08, or 1.2 per cent, to settle at US$91.49 a barrel on Tuesday. Brent futures fell US$1.08, or 1.2 per cent, to settle at US$91.49 a barrel on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-near-record-high-lower-oil-prices-boost-sentiment The Business Times en 2026-11-11T05:55:27+08:00 European shares near record high as lower oil prices boost sentiment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index ended 0.27 per cent higher at 658.32 points on Tuesday. The Stoxx 600 index ended 0.27 per cent higher at 658.32 points on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-lower-hot-inflation-data-fed-comments-heighten-rate-worries?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T05:49:55+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends lower as hot inflation data, Fed comments heighten rate worries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d72a546dd4aea754f2e76de4bcfcd2547ae4bccecf0718ee4a75ed015e8a5bc0 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 157.86 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 52,231.89 points on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 157.86 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 52,231.89 points on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/wall-street-opens-lower-after-octobers-hot-inflation-print The Business Times en 2026-11-10T23:04:16+08:00 Wall Street opens lower after October’s hot inflation print https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82319852bbdeda2ef6d26a8b5d8eadbad9fb7ac916e0fac5edf13cd577d5e27e The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq are all lower at the opening bell. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq are all lower at the opening bell. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-consumer-prices-rise-above-expectations-october The Business Times en 2026-11-10T22:59:17+08:00 Odds of Fed rate hike rise after US consumer prices rise above forecasts in October https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d5a3147c76d0427c0304cfb438c47935b5262d92b7780d6f0ead5e683d9a1388 A customer shops for toys at a Walmart Supercenter retail store in New Jersey. Inflation in the US is running well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.  Inflation in the US is running well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/yangzijiang-shipbuildings-us7-billion-contract-wins-push-order-book-us26-3-billion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T22:40:50+08:00 Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s US$7 billion contract wins push order book to US$26.3 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0bd2719c28ea8a6f8680d4ecfaf50a55ecf1b13f1fafc017a6c7e23a7a81bc96 Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s executive chairman and CEO Ren Letian. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s Ren Letian says new-build demand is “supported by fleet renewal, the transition towards dual-fuel vessels and ongoing trade route disruptions”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/malaysia-ex-pm-najib-arrives-home-start-house-arrest The Business Times en 2026-11-10T22:05:04+08:00 Malaysia ex-PM Najib arrives home to start house arrest  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aa738917a554ddc02c87749e275f74698a8b2823b429e0838cda78cc1e258a96 One of Malaysia’s most influential and divisive politicians, Najib insists that he was made the scapegoat for the ⁠complex, globe-spanning 1MDB scheme. One of Malaysia’s most influential and divisive politicians, Najib insists that he was made the scapegoat for the ⁠complex, globe-spanning 1MDB scheme. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/emperadors-q3-net-profit-rises-47-2-us59-4-million-whisky-gains?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T21:15:24+08:00 Emperador’s Q3 net profit rises 47.2% to US$59.4 million on whisky gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/09280e66c7ddba8001100e4a996087b6542103c1758cff88f632d96f49157214 The company said in June that it had earmarked 2.4 billion Philippine pesos for its 2026 capital expenditure. The company said in June that it had earmarked 2.4 billion Philippine pesos for its 2026 capital expenditure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/sea-focus-software-and-customer-relationships-building-cloud-business?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T21:07:49+08:00 Sea to focus on software and customer relationships in building up cloud business https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1cb0e99423ebb5d34c360579972643436624055dc0714e2f4269d612f39ad256 Shopee headquarters in Science Park Drive. Shopee’s revenue rose 41.3% in Q3 to US$6.1 billion, mainly from growth in its gross merchandise value and better monetisation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us-dollar-steadies-fed-governor-calls-more-rate-hikes The Business Times en 2026-11-10T20:27:47+08:00 US dollar steadies as Fed governor calls for more rate hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6399b7902672c681f46856255b67bfde280f2322cb990779b39d2d40debfff20 The US dollar gained around 0.2% on both the Japanese yen and Swiss franc, trading at 158.2 yen and 0.8209 francs, respectively. The US dollar gained around 0.2% on both the Japanese yen and Swiss franc, trading at 158.2 yen and 0.8209 francs, respectively. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/investor-dos-and-donts-sti-heads-south The Business Times en 2026-11-10T20:23:42+08:00 Investor dos and don’ts as the STI heads south https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a070778235cca3d3c0b3bee215610939393d00bcb62346f8ad78c32ca0901e5 Historically, the Straits Times Index has fallen by 10% or more in around eight out of every 10 years. Historically, the Straits Times Index has fallen by 10% or more in around eight out of every 10 years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/boustead-h1-profit-down-10-s31-5-million-despite-revenue-increase?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T20:09:49+08:00 Boustead H1 profit down 10% at S$31.5 million despite revenue increase https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/61a6c24d7c671b24b63526db455edeecbc5549d2e0e4d143fffa0be34ff9dc6d The board has declared an interim cash dividend of S$0.02 per share. The board has declared an interim cash dividend of S$0.02 per share. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/no-malaysian-probe-yet-nvidia-customer-megaspeeds-unit-firm-earlier-cited-ministry-checks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T20:09:39+08:00 No Malaysian probe yet into Nvidia customer Megaspeed’s unit; firm earlier cited ministry checks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dee4546e5c8a61c8439466e96f8fe5c2e63a598e62f4ddd5224194d567066b76 The office of cloud provider Megaspeed in Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore. Megaspeed is under scrutiny over whether it helped to channel restricted Nvidia chips to China. Cloud provider Megaspeed is under scrutiny over whether it helped to channel restricted Nvidia chips to China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ums-integration-doubles-q3-profit-s21-1-million-semiconductor-aviation-sales-growth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T19:59:14+08:00 UMS Integration doubles Q3 profit to S$21.1 million on semiconductor, aviation sales growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9530dcd4cc82d0e8392bd526bb7326c6a2cea422c6915a9c8f93cabd760f11e5 A facility of Singapore Exchange mainboard-listed precision engineering company UMS Integration. UMS Integration is seeing strong sales on continued demand from the semiconductor and aerospace industries. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/link-reit-confirms-s239-5-million-acquisition-50-1-stake-eastpoint-mall?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T19:14:49+08:00 Link Reit confirms S$239.5 million acquisition of 50.1% stake in Eastpoint Mall https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b4f9a8c979db20f0596a900602b740d364d7633342c2875b6379d12939c4a59 Located next to Simei MRT station, Eastpoint Mall has about 214,000 sq ft of net lettable area. Located next to Simei MRT station, Eastpoint Mall has about 214,000 sq ft of net lettable area. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/rupiah-tumble-hits-jardine-matheson-seas-astra-earnings?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T18:59:21+08:00 Rupiah tumble hits Jardine Matheson SEA’s Astra earnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b02a045531ace062f9da34c2bd81697fb6a86d6cb5c1daa348b4f7df16d32dd3 In Indonesia, Jardine Matheson Southeast Asia owns 50.1% of diversified group Astra. In Indonesia, Jardine Matheson Southeast Asia owns 50.1% of diversified group Astra. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-nov-101?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Nov 10) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/14268e7a5efd3d3365514be2c1f62a6daaee4578f43d68d2e9529869a4c81e3e Singapore is launching an enhanced goods and services tax framework to support wholesale gold market activities. Singapore is launching an enhanced goods and services tax framework to support wholesale gold market activities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-rise-tech-stocks-gain-ground-sti-1-5?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T18:33:53+08:00 Singapore shares rise as tech stocks gain ground; STI up 1.5% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ed7958365e298a5823b500fe66ed3d7d108cb307e5fd883186cd57761f6b269d Tech stocks clawed back some ground after last week’s sharp sell-off. UMS Integration closed up 3.6% at S$1.75. Tech stocks clawed back some ground after last week’s sharp sell-off. UMS Integration closed up 3.6% at S$1.75. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/cop31-temasek-backed-cix-launches-procurement-service-singapore-eligible-carbon-credits?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T18:22:39+08:00 COP31: Temasek-backed CIX launches procurement service for Singapore-eligible carbon credits https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/988774d2d0cff8ef3d21e3ddf59d4b99d8d0ab62c4e1e6618d890514afa50ab8 Carbon tax-liable companies in Singapore are allowed to offset 5% of their annual emissions, but only with credits that meet the city-state’s ICC framework. Carbon tax-liable companies in Singapore are allowed to offset 5% of their annual emissions, but only with credits that meet the city-state’s ICC framework. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/vacheron-constantin-gives-its-fiftysix-collection-contemporary-polish?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T18:18:01+08:00 Vacheron Constantin gives its Fiftysix collection contemporary polish https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d66653d0fa34d3f093e4a2ce6e42a4af35c1e3c5a914e7b4ac14880944d91ff7 Vacheron Constantin debuts an aesthetic evolution to the Fiftysix Complete Calendar (left) and Fiftysix Self-Winding, both in stainless steel. Vacheron Constantin debuts an aesthetic evolution to the Fiftysix Complete Calendar (left) and Fiftysix Self-Winding, both in stainless steel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/grab-softbank-petros-plan-us1-9-billion-initial-investment-malaysia-ai-infrastructure?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T18:09:54+08:00 Grab, SoftBank, Petros plan US$1.9 billion initial investment in Malaysia AI infrastructure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/48de78b87cea6cf4b8feaeaf52c8be549c38efe78b03e4e21f5a304b5db13e50 Additional investors and hyperscaler customers will be sought to support the project’s development and expansion. Additional investors and hyperscaler customers will be sought to support the project’s development and expansion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chery-recalls-about-54000-vehicles-china-after-malaysia-axle-failure-incidents?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T18:09:34+08:00 Chery recalls about 54,000 vehicles in China after Malaysia axle-failure incidents https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/974582d3d1fa3c10e7bdd9c9823a85b59471c47dcbde986b90ec1ec49e6cccd2 Chery will notify owners if any replacement of affected cars’ rear axle is needed, and will carry out the replacement at no charge. Chery will notify owners if any replacement of affected cars’ rear axle is needed, and will carry out the replacement at no charge. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/malaysia-court-clears-way-ex-pm-najib-start-house-arrest The Business Times en 2026-11-10T17:57:38+08:00 Malaysia court clears way for ex-PM Najib to start house arrest https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b527686ece137ec22cea678b26d5545a168bc733cb9bbd2a9fc8ad7a28bfa125 Najib Razak at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Nov 10. The court orders that Najib could start his house arrest, effective immediately. Najib Razak at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Nov 10. The court orders that Najib could start his house arrest, effective immediately. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mha-deputy-secretary-chan-tsan-succeed-ng-lang-lta-chief-executive?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T17:42:35+08:00 MHA deputy secretary Chan Tsan to succeed Ng Lang as LTA chief executive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62620c2876010bd89ef4df9fa8369777e3db86e1cd3449840810741407fe7425 Chan will relinquish his MHA and HTX appointments and will succeed LTA chief executive Ng Lang on May 1, 2027. Chan will relinquish his MHA and HTX appointments and will succeed LTA chief executive Ng Lang on May 1, 2027.