https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ecb-set-hike-iran-war-fuels-fresh-inflation-fears The Business Times en 2026-09-10T07:13:39+08:00 ECB set to hike as Iran war fuels fresh inflation fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ed0cc75b2787d6db631f5d2c8bfd010ed354a6bdb2be38ebed28f5890afc5618 The Euro zone economy has been holding up better than anticipated despite higher fuel costs, competition from China and the impact of droughts. The Euro zone economy has been holding up better than anticipated despite higher fuel costs, competition from China and the impact of droughts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/commodity-finance-risks-back-focus-amid-radiant-world-scrutiny The Business Times en 2026-09-10T07:00:00+08:00 Commodity-finance risks back in focus amid Radiant World scrutiny https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5d94c59c401615433efced8943d4e610111d8e951c5ec87063c4d4957f0ab154 A bucket wheel reclaimer at BHP’s iron ore loading facility in Port Hedland, Australia. Digital tools have made it easier to spot duplicate financing in commodity trading, but detecting fake invoices remains “notoriously difficult”. Digital tools have made it easier to spot duplicate financing, but detecting fake invoices remains “notoriously difficult”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/warsh-talking-hawk-he-might-not-be-ready-deliver-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-09-10T07:00:00+08:00 Warsh is talking like a hawk. But he might not be ready to deliver a rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca37348a928dbad9625590d962dff353b4ef77e95346fabfae3378ed9f9258df At Jackson Hole last month, Warsh delivered the most consequential seven minutes of his young chairmanship. At Jackson Hole last month, Warsh delivered the most consequential seven minutes of his young chairmanship. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapores-s80-million-vertical-farm-must-pass-50-cent-test-succeed The Business Times en 2026-09-10T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s S$80 million vertical farm must pass the 50-cent test to succeed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6f33f916ad6432d80dbb92de2f899ff89ca91e6550b73e63404bed14d84040eb Domestic vegetable producers can band together under collective brands such as SG Farmers’ Market to pool reputation and shelf presence. Domestic vegetable producers can band together under collective brands such as SG Farmers’ Market to pool reputation and shelf presence. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-departs-dc-qatar-gifted-air-force-one-after-emergency-slide-accidentally-deploys The Business Times en 2026-09-10T06:56:37+08:00 Trump departs DC on Qatar-gifted Air Force One after emergency slide accidentally deploys https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/65faeb49789b2fbdb1c6a8ed9e34b65d38eda03ed19fd034d97f07cf4cbdb920 The emergency slide of Air Force One is deployed at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Sep 9, 2026. The emergency slide of Air Force One is deployed at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Sep 9, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-discloses-fourth-ai-hacking-incident-missed-earlier-review The Business Times en 2026-09-10T06:44:14+08:00 Anthropic discloses fourth AI hacking incident missed in earlier review https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/61fb8f7dd687444b68c59ad0a450eb9686fb77da1818257db9f0f7f458ce3492 Anthropic’s disclosure follows its July announcement that some of its Claude models had hacked into the systems of three companies during cybersecurity tests. Anthropic’s disclosure follows its July announcement that some of its Claude models had hacked into the systems of three companies during cybersecurity tests. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/apple-joins-foldable-phone-race-us1999-passport-shaped-iphone-duo The Business Times en 2026-09-10T06:26:51+08:00 Apple joins foldable phone race with US$1,999 passport-shaped iPhone Duo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/807f6ac0d01b40d585dd858dd23fd2dea5766af8255787dc7e0a9641faffdd05 Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo. Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/brent-settles-over-us100-barrel-middle-east-conflict-intensifies The Business Times en 2026-09-10T06:07:05+08:00 Brent settles at over US$100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/49aefe827509e52ae06aaa50b810df179e00e127be69c8deb493560c4ed7c9a2 Brent crude futures settled up US$3.29, or 3.4 per cent, at US$101.21 a barrel on Wednesday. Brent crude futures settled up US$3.29, or 3.4 per cent, at US$101.21 a barrel on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-slide-over-one-month-lows-brent-breaches-us100 The Business Times en 2026-09-10T05:57:04+08:00 European shares slide to over-one-month lows as Brent breaches US$100 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed 1.4 per cent lower at 640.41 points on Wednesday. The Stoxx 600 closed 1.4 per cent lower at 640.41 points on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-sp-500-ends-down-oil-tops-us100-barrel The Business Times en 2026-09-10T05:45:42+08:00 US stocks: S&P 500 ends down as oil tops US$100 per barrel https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62b24664fde1f8e4ad154530b4f370525640624e186aa04a32072aed3013d5b8 The S&P 500 closed 0.48 per cent lower at 7,636.46 points on Wednesday. The S&P 500 closed 0.48 per cent lower at 7,636.46 points on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/khaw-boon-wan-step-down-sph-media-trust-chairman The Business Times en 2026-09-10T05:00:00+08:00 Khaw Boon Wan to step down as SPH Media Trust chairman https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3a0ac37a5bb9b00e0def731cd373b04267202ea42d0d4473e41b4a910cbc5dfd Khaw was coordinating minister for infrastructure and minister for transport when he retired from politics in 2020. Khaw was coordinating minister for infrastructure and minister for transport when he retired from politics in 2020. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/sim-lian-kicks-q4-launches-amberwood-holland-priced-s2-6-million The Business Times en 2026-09-10T05:00:00+08:00 Sim Lian kicks off Q4 launches with Amberwood at Holland, priced from S$2.6 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f96706a319275b4b143cbd3da914129acba589c19839f8547a40d6b619d1003f Prices for the three-bedroom units, 872 to 980 sq ft in size, start at S$2.6 million, or about S$2,945 psf. Prices for the three-bedroom units, 872 to 980 sq ft in size, start at S$2.6 million, or about S$2,945 psf. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/barclays-lifts-sp-500-indexs-year-end-target-7950-strong-earnings The Business Times en 2026-09-09T23:10:00+08:00 Barclays lifts S&P 500 index's year-end target to 7,950 on strong earnings  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fa4b36bb48d55e09917e901c5e86105851b5c2a92ac5771b2ecc79659dbe2903 Barclays said AI investment and healthy economic activity should support earnings momentum in the coming quarters. Barclays said AI investment and healthy economic activity should support earnings momentum in the coming quarters. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-mortgage-rates-rise-6-85-highest-more-year The Business Times en 2026-09-09T22:34:26+08:00 US mortgage rates rise to 6.85%, highest in more than a year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b223134d8453b3bfa6decae5389b8c229a4e324ad5c986e7d84a1c0199a125f The contract rate on a 30-year mortgage rose 6 basis points to 6.85 per cent in the week ended Sept 4, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data. The contract rate on a 30-year mortgage rose 6 basis points to 6.85 per cent in the week ended Sept 4, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-indexes-open-lower-oil-crosses-us100 The Business Times en 2026-09-09T21:47:24+08:00 Wall St indexes open lower as oil crosses US$100 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d59709cf6da506de6a6f8eec5f7ece094f96007213e7bc83201f2d908d43c295 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 78.2 points, or 0.15 per cent, at the open to 52,707.9. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 78.2 points, or 0.15 per cent, at the open to 52,707.9. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-categorically-rejects-s1-3-billion-claim-1mdb-linked-entities-under-liquidation The Business Times en 2026-09-09T20:54:45+08:00 DBS ‘categorically rejects’ S$1.3 billion claim by 1MDB-linked entities under liquidation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f4af91e7c19517c9d631a483923874ab0d5cbffa252d3e47d1b2d89914b413e DBS says that it will “vigorously resist the claim”. DBS says that it will “vigorously resist the claim”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/yen-rallies-over-us100-oil-rattles-greenback The Business Times en 2026-09-09T20:51:31+08:00 Yen rallies as over-US$100 oil rattles greenback https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c9f7a1300663ce9c389748d8b4e7bd6f6695265342fbb82729c99cb1597baf2d The yen has strengthened across the board, including against the likes of the euro and the sterling, as well as against popular carry-trade targets. The yen has strengthened across the board, including against the likes of the euro and the sterling, as well as against popular carry-trade targets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uber-seeking-4-5-billion-euros-debut-euro-bond-sale The Business Times en 2026-09-09T20:51:09+08:00 Uber seeking 4.5 billion euros from debut euro bond sale https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/19cc17b7ad467fb5dbd4c5f677a950af57568c6c4eeea6e400bce23b66e2c8b6 Uber, which has previously only raised debt in dollars, is joining a record rush by American companies to raise euro bonds this year. Uber, which has previously only raised debt in dollars, is joining a record rush by American companies to raise euro bonds this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/its-not-just-singapore-will-benefit-asean-power-grid-philanthropy-platform-ceo The Business Times en 2026-09-09T20:44:09+08:00 It’s not just Singapore that will benefit from the Asean Power Grid: philanthropy platform CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ec6f3c1e239442888803450bba5a4ff6dab26b131beafe863f75cba705590879 The Asean power grid has been in the works for at least 20 years, but progress towards achieving region-wide connectivity has been slow. The Asean power grid has been in the works for at least 20 years, but progress towards achieving region-wide connectivity has been slow. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/fertility-rates-pollution-income-inequality-what-could-quality-life-target-mean-ministers-bonuses The Business Times en 2026-09-09T20:13:38+08:00 Fertility rates, pollution, income inequality: What could a ‘quality of life’ target mean for ministers’ bonuses? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8154ca878313d0e7b94a7a4a71079db59c2e3c354410e716ce7e263666c8b95b Given that the decision to have children is “a very personal decision”, Eugene Tan, associate law professor at SMU, pushed back against the idea of using TFR as a measure. Given that the decision to have children is “a very personal decision”, Eugene Tan, associate law professor at SMU, pushed back against the idea of using TFR as a measure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/aseans-challenge-become-resilient-against-global-geopolitics-former-indonesia-trade-minister The Business Times en 2026-09-09T19:43:28+08:00 Asean’s challenge is to become resilient against global geopolitics: former Indonesia trade minister https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c0ff385cdee4e3fadd44167bb2876e5223bdfe95428ea5f6a27c294df0ffa594 Dr Mari Elka Pangestu says unilateralism is “concerning” as Asean’s growth model depends upon openness and a rules-based global order. Dr Mari Elka Pangestu says unilateralism is “concerning” as Asean’s growth model depends upon openness and a rules-based global order. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sembcorp-axes-s105-million-deal-buy-philippine-solar-farm-developer The Business Times en 2026-09-09T19:37:15+08:00 Sembcorp axes S$105 million deal to buy Philippine solar farm developer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fba9ab70ef7ada496f2905b511b4099810777de1a784e2ac45c2fa64a878bae The Sembcorp logo is displayed on a building. The Singapore-based energy company says it “remains committed to its disciplined investment approach and renewables pipeline execution strategy” even after axing a deal to fully acquire Philippine solar player Puente Al Sol. Sembcorp says that it “remains committed to its disciplined investment approach and renewables pipeline execution strategy”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-92 The Business Times en 2026-09-09T19:00:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 9) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/515fea586782d9e6bbd1e069e674773a2e74b361bab6935c9cea7d945d217251 The freehold mall’s current net lettable area is nearly 76,660 sq ft. The freehold mall’s current net lettable area is nearly 76,660 sq ft. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/longer-bidding-interval-pushes-coe-premiums-cat-all-time-high The Business Times en 2026-09-09T18:54:04+08:00 Longer bidding interval pushes up COE premiums; Cat A at all-time high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1179f02fd8c954e88fb10ba97b70182ccb5c7082c780eed3974b09a844c022c4 A Land Transport Authority spokesperson urges buyers and dealers to be prudent in bidding for COEs. A Land Transport Authority spokesperson urges buyers and dealers to be prudent in bidding for COEs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-blue-chip-index-down-0-7-wednesday-oil-hits-us100-barrel The Business Times en 2026-09-09T18:50:27+08:00 Singapore’s blue-chip index down 0.7% on Wednesday as oil hits US$100 a barrel https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a66c54782554dcabb03885a695070251eafccb413f706ee62a0c45eddfa99c0a With renewed tensions between Iran and the US, the “spectre of an even more prolonged disruption looms over markets”, says one observer. With renewed tensions between Iran and the US, the “spectre of an even more prolonged disruption looms over markets”, says one observer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/google-invest-13-billion-euros-ai-infrastructure-finland The Business Times en 2026-09-09T18:32:13+08:00 Google to invest 13 billion euros in AI infrastructure in Finland https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5560d1dad16c737c6101193182455239c12f34de46550c74011b52cd34c4e3ed Google’s move is part of a large-scale build-out of computing capacity in the Nordic country. Google’s move is part of a large-scale build-out of computing capacity in the Nordic country. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/royal-holdings-rb-capital-buy-scotts-square-s310-million The Business Times en 2026-09-09T17:09:19+08:00 Royal Holdings, RB Capital buy Scotts Square for S$310 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/515fea586782d9e6bbd1e069e674773a2e74b361bab6935c9cea7d945d217251 The freehold mall’s current net lettable area is nearly 76,660 sq ft. The freehold mall’s current net lettable area is nearly 76,660 sq ft. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/coe-premiums-across-board-cat-price-hits-all-time-high-s133009 The Business Times en 2026-09-09T17:00:29+08:00 COE premiums up across the board; Cat A price hits all-time high of S$133,009 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/513ca934ca4739ee1f0845a391f8a25a8a95179bdf790de0b9f6c184dc283809 The latest Category A COE price was 3.5% higher than the S$128,501 posted at the previous tender. The latest Category A COE price was 3.5% higher than the S$128,501 posted at the previous tender. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/china-curbs-humanoid-ipos-after-unitrees-volatile-debut The Business Times en 2026-09-09T16:57:24+08:00 China curbs humanoid IPOs after Unitree’s volatile debut https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ce2ea4be8c9cec0f75f31a70bb35aa146917bf7ff906dbde2399468fdc494c1 The China Securities Regulatory Commission is lifting the bar for approving humanoid startups that plan to go public. The China Securities Regulatory Commission is lifting the bar for approving humanoid startups that plan to go public. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-sours-debt-equity-tool-helped-property-firms-overhaul-debt The Business Times en 2026-09-09T16:53:25+08:00 China sours on debt-to-equity tool that helped property firms overhaul debt https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3e0f340aec30b8b5c3e5570565e69c79de58a2a1fa6625368cd5dd07f924d24a Firms including Country Garden and Sino-Ocean Group were told the China Securities Regulatory Commission will not support them issuing such bonds. Firms including Country Garden and Sino-Ocean Group were told the China Securities Regulatory Commission will not support them issuing such bonds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/haidilao-billionaires-us350-million-surprise-sale-sinks-shares The Business Times en 2026-09-09T16:42:06+08:00 Haidilao billionaire’s US$350 million surprise sale sinks shares https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/23c25e79b3d8c14a7de261dd5e2061791e67d34470ffbd0122234ff6dc85aa4c The move sent Haidilao’s shares down as much as 12%, the lowest level since March 2022. The move sent Haidilao’s shares down as much as 12%, the lowest level since March 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/uk-flights-resume-after-major-air-traffic-outage The Business Times en 2026-09-09T16:30:17+08:00 UK flights resume after major air traffic outage https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c52b055741846471b8f890666b997c5503dcdbee51fe1e32b2d145cbc4ca74f3 Stranded passengers at Heathrow Airport‘s Terminal 5 in London. Flights from British airports resumed early on Wednesday (Sep 9) after a major air traffic control failure. Stranded passengers at Heathrow Airport‘s Terminal 5 in London. Flights from British airports resumed early on Wednesday (Sep 9) after a major air traffic control failure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/what-causing-global-bond-sell The Business Times en 2026-09-09T16:27:16+08:00 What is causing the global bond sell-off? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/39e70edf1ea45e950f09a2e45663b38b32660a6a51904ac05c4ce27c41e14746 Since the Reserve Bank of India set an inflation target of 4% with a two-percentage-points margin on either side, prices have risen by an average of 4.6% a year. Since the Reserve Bank of India set an inflation target of 4% with a two-percentage-points margin on either side, prices have risen by an average of 4.6% a year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/stressed-philippine-builder-vista-land-mulls-how-pay-bond The Business Times en 2026-09-09T16:10:54+08:00 Stressed Philippine builder Vista Land mulls how to pay bond https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/202a7d07f97002c9eb0cdd8fb50c93354c519da454a4b7e282273426342afbec Consumer spending and investment in the Philippines have been hit by the Iran war and a domestic corruption scandal, dragging economic growth to one of the slowest in the region and its inflation to one of the fastest.  Consumer spending and investment in the Philippines have been hit by the Iran war and a domestic corruption scandal, dragging economic growth to one of the slowest in the region and its inflation to one of the fastest.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/style-society/print-magazine-teens-economy The Business Times en 2026-09-09T16:05:46+08:00 A print magazine for teens? In this economy? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fafb084b6ca671bd69c75b92d81bab59450715d53bb9b96c4bcb039a56db9957 Magazines, including fashion magazines Vogue, Vanity Fair, Allure, Cosmopolitan and Elle, are displayed in stacks. Print editions of magazines have declined in recent years. Bucking the trend, W magazine has increased the frequency of its print editions and is putting out a new teen magazine, WYouth. The once-flourishing landscape of tween magazines has grown barren. Fashion titles have not fared much better. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hanoi-seeks-woo-red-river-residents-doubling-compensation The Business Times en 2026-09-09T15:54:59+08:00 Hanoi seeks to woo Red River residents by doubling compensation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f1fc4656c42f59ba4858a2aedbf691eb93abfae75e093768bed5a270236095db Hanoi’s government is looking to build six urban cities along the river by 2030 for displaced residents. Hanoi’s government is looking to build six urban cities along the river by 2030 for displaced residents. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/adani-airport-raise-us1-billion-temasek-blackrock-among-others The Business Times en 2026-09-09T15:52:13+08:00 Adani Airport to raise US$1 billion from Temasek, BlackRock, among others https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e6d3ac6fa69287b9edd3d1b7134c13308166b9a38beb6107319f82592ae43335 The deal marks the first foreign investment into the airport unit, a milestone for a business that has become central to the group’s infrastructure strategy. The deal marks the first foreign investment into the airport unit, a milestone for a business that has become central to the group’s infrastructure strategy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/sia-seek-tougher-terms-any-fresh-air-india-funding The Business Times en 2026-09-09T15:38:40+08:00 SIA to seek tougher terms for any fresh Air India funding https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3a3350afd1fa7b27024049828df6928dbe30e0a4ade246d3f373f641c1da7401 Singapore Airlines says it will carefully evaluate any request for additional capital, taking into account Air India’s business strategy, the group’s operating cash flow and its other capital requirements. Singapore Airlines says it will carefully evaluate any request for additional capital, taking into account Air India’s business strategy, the group’s operating cash flow and its other capital requirements. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/are-chinas-rare-earths-really-potent-weapon The Business Times en 2026-09-09T15:13:55+08:00 Are China’s rare earths really a potent weapon? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6479c69f2a35a3a6e20e0f7ec572ac32a3a16131be7c72625ef82c8361e6b88c Even if alternative supplies cannot fully replace Chinese exports, they can ensure that the highest-value uses are covered. Even if alternative supplies cannot fully replace Chinese exports, they can ensure that the highest-value uses are covered. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/tung-chee-hwa-who-led-hong-kong-after-its-return-china-dies-89 The Business Times en 2026-09-09T14:54:11+08:00 Tung Chee Hwa, who led Hong Kong after its return to China, dies at 89 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e35aec3a78bb100937e4a57e9d8366da5a3d2f49e6367d6798c5d48084d571d2 Tung Chee Hwa at a news conference in 2005. His supporters described him as the victim of difficult times, troubled by problems largely not of his own making. Tung Chee Hwa at a news conference in 2005. His supporters described him as the victim of difficult times, troubled by problems largely not of his own making. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/2-sia-flights-cancelled-2-diverted-after-air-traffic-control-glitch-major-british-airports The Business Times en 2026-09-09T14:49:04+08:00 2 SIA flights cancelled, 2 diverted after air traffic control glitch at major British airports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ca0b2a43699fd02fe3a250161f7e03de2ffbfb9c3731bb92b574e9ddbaed35c Travellers continued to face chaos at airports across Britain for a second day, with more than 150 flights scrapped on Sep 9 due to the glitch. Travellers continued to face chaos at airports across Britain for a second day, with more than 150 flights scrapped on Sep 9 due to the glitch. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-bessent-warns-nothing-would-matter-if-china-wins-ai-race The Business Times en 2026-09-09T14:26:39+08:00 US’ Bessent warns ‘nothing would matter’ if China wins the AI race https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f56f7ae6fd22032a7901b48929109f145dc2d48c15c002093c11899e9381ddbf “There is no day after tomorrow if China wins at this,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at a Breitbart News event in Washington on Sep 8. “There is no day after tomorrow if China wins at this,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at a Breitbart News event in Washington on Sep 8. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/japan-home-retreating-and-rents-are-rising-singapore-retail-could-pay-price The Business Times en 2026-09-09T14:02:18+08:00 Japan Home is retreating and rents are rising. Singapore retail could pay the price https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/39e149032a485a82e8ee1c31784b6a1900e56760b1a3ee993b6029f3cf5a47f9 The more difficult question is what physical retail provides that an app cannot – and how to make that value commercially viable. The more difficult question is what physical retail provides that an app cannot – and how to make that value commercially viable. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/singapore-founded-intimates-brand-embrace-grows-north-america-footprint-major-nordstrom-deal The Business Times en 2026-09-09T14:01:21+08:00 Singapore-founded intimates brand Embrace grows North America footprint with major Nordstrom deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08b6ba04161b80b4dd891448bde6bcf070d88f300c4ba92ee6f3ac7364802b94 Embrace founder Claire Mercieca says up to 75% of sales currently come from North America, with the rest mainly from Singapore and Hong Kong. Embrace founder Claire Mercieca says up to 75% of sales currently come from North America, with the rest mainly from Singapore and Hong Kong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singdollar-hits-10-month-high-against-ringgit-investors-take-refuge-traditional-safe-haven The Business Times en 2026-09-09T13:36:13+08:00 Singdollar hits 10-month high against ringgit as investors take refuge in traditional safe haven https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d586137c02d9eed27cf8d38e2e5a466c1f59610629f602c8ed2735c667675564 Despite the current sell-off, currency strategists view the ringgit’s slide as temporary. Despite the current sell-off, currency strategists view the ringgit’s slide as temporary. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/najib-said-seek-1mdb-pardon-anwars-coalition-pushes-back The Business Times en 2026-09-09T13:27:40+08:00 Najib said to seek 1MDB pardon as Anwar’s coalition pushes back https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6258d39286072186351c7a0ff52fea3c72197456a884e140a722790387b8e0b0 Najib Razak’s pardon application is on the agenda for a meeting scheduled this Friday by the country’s Pardons Board. Najib Razak’s pardon application is on the agenda for a meeting scheduled this Friday by the country’s Pardons Board. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/amara-puts-sentosa-luxury-resort-hotel-sale-s200-million-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-09T12:36:26+08:00 Amara puts Sentosa luxury resort hotel up for sale at S$200 million: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/efccfc9a48e3e0cfb9954db65a9cd88b1d094d3fb03e52e4cb0aad34aefcb267 The hotel is being marketed in an expression of interest exercise by property brokers Jones Lang LaSalle and Knight Frank. The hotel is being marketed in an expression of interest exercise by property brokers Jones Lang LaSalle and Knight Frank. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/new-bizsg-initiative-give-smes-easier-access-government-support-and-services The Business Times en 2026-09-09T12:10:41+08:00 New BizSG initiative to give SMEs easier access to government support and services https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e27637bdc0d4cb88ce60da8b72abbfd5a3e91531d8f360e8efb962ceaa067153 Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling says the goal is for BizSG to become a trusted digital concierge for SMEs, freeing more time and energy for them to focus on business growth. Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling says the goal is for BizSG to become a trusted digital concierge for SMEs, freeing more time and energy for them to focus on business growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-monetary-policy-accommodative-and-there-space-cut-if-needed-central-bank-minutes The Business Times en 2026-09-09T12:00:22+08:00 Thai monetary policy is accommodative and there is space to cut if needed: central bank minutes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f3c06c0e1cd3fba9218e9784552e66b072f486aca511aa09fa4f34463e3bf35 BOT governor Vitai Ratanakorn said he expected the Thai economy to grow 2.3 per cent this year. BOT governor Vitai Ratanakorn said he expected the Thai economy to grow 2.3 per cent this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/big-fat-tickets-china-ipo-frenzy-nets-lucky-individuals-six-months-pay-one-day The Business Times en 2026-09-09T11:49:47+08:00 ‘Big fat tickets’: China IPO frenzy nets lucky individuals six months’ pay in one day https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/26ae7743bc8c6ed70d053e8eabc86fb69e438f35cf65d10de1300823d3d61506 This has fuelled a rush for new shares, even as soaring demand makes allocations increasingly difficult to secure. This has fuelled a rush for new shares, even as soaring demand makes allocations increasingly difficult to secure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/tuv-sud-launches-s30-million-singapore-decarbonisation-centre-boost-carbon-market-trust The Business Times en 2026-09-09T11:00:00+08:00 TUV SUD launches S$30 million Singapore decarbonisation centre to boost carbon market trust https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3696216a1d78b140303951caab246cbe387172bf6ff16aeabe790a398a775108 Supported by EDB, the Global Decarbonisation Centre of Excellence will serve companies in Singapore and across South-east Asia. Supported by EDB, the Global Decarbonisation Centre of Excellence will serve companies in Singapore and across South-east Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/google-blackstone-cloud-venture-faces-delays-data-centre-sites The Business Times en 2026-09-09T10:52:39+08:00 Google, Blackstone cloud venture faces delays at data centre sites https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4bb66c3eb0a34979b696ec0d7515d35d85e43d9f1396dbd8195d032de1af22e4 The venture, known as “Project Braid”, was launched with US$5 billion from Blackstone and aims to rent Google AI processors to customers in 2027. The venture, known as “Project Braid”, was launched with US$5 billion from Blackstone and aims to rent Google AI processors to customers in 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/manufacturers-turn-johor-singapore-corridor-supply-chains-diversify The Business Times en 2026-09-09T10:38:15+08:00 Manufacturers turn to Johor-Singapore corridor as supply chains diversify https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b058b6070b74e739a2930d721c7829ad775864a17a2723f3ab36b67f6fd54d70 FedEx’s South Pacific Regional Hub in Singapore connects shipments moving through South-east Asia to its international air network. FedEx’s South Pacific Regional Hub in Singapore connects shipments moving through South-east Asia to its international air network. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/rising-energy-costs-lift-chinas-producer-consumer-inflation-august The Business Times en 2026-09-09T10:37:50+08:00 Rising energy costs lift China’s producer, consumer inflation in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/121041da8dfb9352500a348ec4d4b861b0c4ce7c149e3e5dcef4485ec8198baa A worker sets up fabric on an automated embroidery machine at a garment factory in Panyu District, Guangdong, China, July 27, 2026. A worker sets up fabric on an automated embroidery machine at a garment factory in Panyu District, Guangdong, China, July 27, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/kioxia-dismisses-sk-hynix-tie-vows-ease-chip-price-rises The Business Times en 2026-09-09T10:02:16+08:00 Kioxia dismisses SK Hynix tie-up, vows to ease chip price rises https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/221fa5dc3b504f64da09b916dce1230c60c61d6c93ca47db217a315d40c49ddd Kioxia CEO Hiroo Ota says the firm must find other ways to restrain runaway memory prices. Kioxia CEO Hiroo Ota says the firm must find other ways to restrain runaway memory prices. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-ban-canadian-motorcycle-dairy-alcohol-imports-trade-war-sizzles The Business Times en 2026-09-09T09:32:43+08:00 US to ban Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports as trade war sizzles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b2d4d7607305e7667d64fded373f871d96805dfe41bff0ee7d5dda84186a4be Vehicles crossing the Blue Water Bridge, connecting Sarnia, Ontario and Port Huron, Michigan, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, Sep 2, 2026. Vehicles crossing the Blue Water Bridge, connecting Sarnia, Ontario and Port Huron, Michigan, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, Sep 2, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sk-hynix-samsung-lead-south-koreas-kospi-higher-asian-chip-stocks-gain The Business Times en 2026-09-09T09:14:30+08:00 SK Hynix, Samsung lead South Korea’s Kospi higher as Asian chip stocks gain https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ce75ff83248a0573a083a62246e0bc75465ba90a753298bddcbf8f2441450f2 South Korea’s Kospi climbed 1.3%. The broad MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 0.4%, as the information technology sector made the biggest contribution. South Korea’s Kospi climbed 1.3%. The broad MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 0.4%, as the information technology sector made the biggest contribution. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-food-inflation-will-hit-6-el-nino-and-drought-firms-warn The Business Times en 2026-09-09T08:49:03+08:00 UK food inflation will hit 6% on El Nino and drought, firms warn https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/583509634e52e78f1258b3493b92cee792eff29ad72d48f6ee3a8cc4f03dfdbb A £100 (US$135) weekly grocery budget in 2020 would cost almost £150 by next summer should prices rise as fast as it forecasts. A £100 (US$135) weekly grocery budget in 2020 would cost almost £150 by next summer should prices rise as fast as it forecasts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-firms-softer-us-dollar-inflation-data-and-mideast-risks-focus The Business Times en 2026-09-09T08:46:17+08:00 Gold firms on softer US dollar; inflation data and Mideast risks in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1dea99b6412cdbb5162d6a2b840397b3a6b1916b1955ceb75d9a8c550819c870 Although gold is widely regarded as an inflation hedge, elevated rates weigh on the appeal of non-interest-bearing bullion. Although gold is widely regarded as an inflation hedge, elevated rates weigh on the appeal of non-interest-bearing bullion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-mapletree-logistics-trust-sia-centurion The Business Times en 2026-09-09T08:33:20+08:00 Stocks to watch: Mapletree Logistics Trust, SIA, Centurion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bf15c8d39bc6989188a2e8be4245438c35bc17f9a75e30a9fbc12f7a7fffc466 MLT has agreed to sell a vacant logistics property in Australia for A$28 million (US$20.2 million). MLT has agreed to sell a vacant logistics property in Australia for A$28 million (US$20.2 million). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/mapletree-logistics-trust-issues-inaugural-us74-5-million-dim-sum-bond The Business Times en 2026-09-09T08:28:23+08:00 Mapletree Logistics Trust issues inaugural US$74.5 million dim sum bond https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b594b35759d26c6f4a2305b1c2f9e6d6932bc3ccbde0c8945fd2f021c262e700 Proceeds for the bond will be used for general corporate purposes including refinancing the existing borrowings of MLT. Proceeds for the bond will be used for general corporate purposes including refinancing the existing borrowings of MLT. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-says-it-destroyed-iranian-tankers-after-us-navy-ship-targeted The Business Times en 2026-09-09T08:25:48+08:00 US says it destroyed Iranian tankers after US navy ship targeted https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/65e18728e6c3ec6a6bc60cb8f8a918b39ab4db34a39e6883a19844b10ddd7fba An Iranian crude oil carrier burns after being struck. US Central Command says it targeted the carrier after Iran attempted attacks on a US navy warship. An Iranian crude oil carrier burns after being struck. US Central Command says it targeted the carrier after Iran attempted attacks on a US navy warship. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/new-zealand-allow-wealthy-migrants-build-rental-housing The Business Times en 2026-09-09T08:25:23+08:00 New Zealand to allow wealthy migrants to build rental housing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/11a9339863d7e028a44a28035a1ed9ce7d475a0e7637efbd7fe1e55fa77e2580 Changes to the scheme designed to attract wealthy foreigners come as New Zealand experiences record net migration and weak growth. Changes to the scheme designed to attract wealthy foreigners come as New Zealand experiences record net migration and weak growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/show-me-market-ultragreen-ai-should-ditch-its-share-buybacks-proactive-engagement The Business Times en 2026-09-09T08:12:28+08:00 ‘Show me’ market: UltraGreen.ai should ditch its share buybacks for proactive engagement https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b0728047aace9923d5717d5dcbb6892fd3b30825fb401005c1637fe2bf98d40 In August alone, UltraGreen.ai scooped up nearly 2.2 million shares from the market for US$1.6 million, or US$0.748 apiece. In August alone, UltraGreen.ai scooped up nearly 2.2 million shares from the market for US$1.6 million, or US$0.748 apiece. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/coming-food-price-shock-how-war-weather-and-fuel-are-colliding The Business Times en 2026-09-09T08:00:00+08:00 The coming food price shock: How war, weather and fuel are colliding https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e8741e6bafc5087e25735bd672c7813598703086606de4ee0023cb167fbf9e17 Price increases are still working their way through the system, with much of the underlying cost pressures yet to show up on supermarket shelves. Price increases are still working their way through the system, with much of the underlying cost pressures yet to show up on supermarket shelves. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/air-traffic-control-issue-disrupts-flights-major-uk-airports The Business Times en 2026-09-09T07:30:00+08:00 Air traffic control issue disrupts flights at major UK airports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fe2a81a4efd99a9e403db1c825633f112e42e0b98f3e3df3acebd44e85603b7 Stranded passengers at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 in London, Britain, Sep 8, 2026. Stranded passengers at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 in London, Britain, Sep 8, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/how-ai-helping-rewire-sustainable-trade-finance-asean The Business Times en 2026-09-09T07:00:00+08:00 How AI is helping rewire sustainable trade finance in Asean https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b2a32e513db6240b61b7e4f6e2bf75b74db12fc3f6af51ddcb9231bdfdcf92fe For sustainable trade finance to scale, banks need to determine whether a shipment, supplier or activity meets sustainability criteria and whether claimed outcomes can be verified. For sustainable trade finance to scale, banks need to determine whether a shipment, supplier or activity meets sustainability criteria and whether claimed outcomes can be verified. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/hyundai-south-koreans-cant-buy-and-what-it-can-teach-car-industry The Business Times en 2026-09-09T07:00:00+08:00 The Hyundai that South Koreans can’t buy – and what it can teach the car industry https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69086fb5e0c71ffc97434887c1ad4ed6a9c0fe40d2ee6945de97b3c29afb9ccc Hyundai’s Elexio is assembled in China, ostensibly for Chinese buyers, with a sprawling touch screen and batteries from BYD. Hyundai’s Elexio is assembled in China, ostensibly for Chinese buyers, with a sprawling touch screen and batteries from BYD. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/chagee-mixue-and-luckin-won-market-sustaining-their-edge-harder-part The Business Times en 2026-09-09T07:00:00+08:00 Chagee, Mixue and Luckin won the market. Sustaining their edge is the harder part https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/da45a2f2d83c55d175cf0492b9055015919b8a522c763983ce79dd625e70978e Chagee's flagship store at VivoCity. The milk-tea brand is pivoting away from a franchise-heavy structure towards greater direct ownership. Chagee's flagship store at VivoCity. The milk-tea brand is pivoting away from a franchise-heavy structure towards greater direct ownership. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/how-brazils-presidential-election-could-affect-ties-south-east-asia The Business Times en 2026-09-09T07:00:00+08:00 How Brazil’s presidential election could affect ties with South-east Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/38f4451a065ffa214afd72142ed7f29dd2fbbedc9e92bc14bbc1c525f0b4b95a Brazil helps secure Asean’s food security, particularly in supplying meat and commodities such as soybeans, coffee and corn. Brazil helps secure Asean’s food security, particularly in supplying meat and commodities such as soybeans, coffee and corn. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/meta-launches-ai-agent-can-access-other-apps-send-emails-make-payments The Business Times en 2026-09-09T06:38:44+08:00 Meta launches AI agent that can access other apps to send emails, make payments https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/055922df9c8739073a532e580ad088000ae499728a823b22a09a10dbeb509e6b Meta employees testing the tool have reported mixed results. Meta employees testing the tool have reported mixed results. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/brent-oil-hits-us100-us-iran-war-shows-little-sign-abating The Business Times en 2026-09-09T06:12:56+08:00 Brent oil hits US$100 as US-Iran war shows little sign of abating https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2318e27e7f915ed183b96c8f12debec0c72826741ded412c6c622d4cafbcc3c6 Brent oil topped US$100 a barrel for the first time since July while futures rose as much as 2.3 per cent in London. Brent oil topped US$100 a barrel for the first time since July while futures rose as much as 2.3 per cent in London. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-muted-oil-rally-fuels-caution-novartis-tumbles The Business Times en 2026-09-09T05:55:30+08:00 European shares muted as oil rally fuels caution; Novartis tumbles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed flat at 649.6 points on Tuesday. The Stoxx 600 closed flat at 649.6 points on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-sp-500-falls-ai-worries-hit-software-makers The Business Times en 2026-09-09T05:47:46+08:00 US stocks: S&P 500 falls as AI worries hit software makers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ba71c64324b0dd8970034df738edf9585a1b258a3d97cc0e52acb67e0a4ef4d The S&P 500 fell 0.58 per cent to end Tuesday’s session at 7,673.52 points. The S&P 500 fell 0.58 per cent to end Tuesday’s session at 7,673.52 points. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/india-pm-modi-seeks-expand-global-reach-homegrown-retail-payment-platform The Business Times en 2026-09-08T23:17:28+08:00 India PM Modi seeks to expand global reach of homegrown retail payment platform https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/620135d1542cf657fd051a5138b98127e7bdb867af5042ea44895925280c00a1 The network is currently live in 11 countries, Modi said at a fintech conference in Mumbai and called UPI’s international expansion evidence of India’s progress in digital payments. The network is currently live in 11 countries, Modi said at a fintech conference in Mumbai and called UPI’s international expansion evidence of India’s progress in digital payments. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/maybank-raises-us700-million-dual-tranche-dollar-bond-sale The Business Times en 2026-09-08T22:37:05+08:00 Maybank raises US$700 million in dual-tranche dollar bond sale https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/780e7893c2e14c8658c3ba6bcb1edb091b77097f832458d1dc7cfaf296fc2c1d The offering comprises US$300 million of three-year floating-rate notes and US$400 million of five-year fixed-rate notes. The offering comprises US$300 million of three-year floating-rate notes and US$400 million of five-year fixed-rate notes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-mixed-open-gulf-tensions-send-oil-over-six-week-high The Business Times en 2026-09-08T21:46:10+08:00 Wall St mixed at open as Gulf tensions send oil to over six-week high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab829f67b5d5a58922594ae4c19b7f2349bc0cb4976e8fde431aaec91b63f367 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 303.8 points, or 0.57 per cent, at the open to 53,110.45.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 303.8 points, or 0.57 per cent, at the open to 53,110.45.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/centurion-acquires-7974-bed-johor-worker-accommodation-asset-us53-million The Business Times en 2026-09-08T21:01:41+08:00 Centurion acquires 7,974 bed Johor worker accommodation asset for US$53 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d929194eedb9005eeb861daa680926d06cfc589555685320a8342312e0f05fab The acquisition will increase Centurion’s bed capacity in Malaysia by 22 per cent to about 43,980 beds. The acquisition will increase Centurion’s bed capacity in Malaysia by 22 per cent to about 43,980 beds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/yen-climbs-seven-month-high-hawkish-boj-bets The Business Times en 2026-09-08T21:01:33+08:00 Yen climbs to seven-month high on hawkish BOJ bets  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57b4db8c60048c9be187fb17481517f3b4fcef575096c988fd21ddf0fc171b25 Growing expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike next week sent bearish traders scurrying for cover. Growing expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike next week sent bearish traders scurrying for cover. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ge-buy-consolidated-precision-products-us11-75-billion The Business Times en 2026-09-08T20:49:12+08:00 GE to buy Consolidated Precision Products for US$11.75 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eed25bb56e978114e9f5678786eb89bc9ea725fd9dffab60e1aa24e132bfaaf4 GE Aerospace aims to boost capacity, fulfill surging demand for new jet engines powering aircraft from companies such as Boeing and Airbus. GE Aerospace aims to boost capacity, fulfill surging demand for new jet engines powering aircraft from companies such as Boeing and Airbus. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/air-india-investment-funded-internally-represents-long-term-strategic-commitment-sia The Business Times en 2026-09-08T20:23:56+08:00 Air India investment funded internally, represents long-term strategic commitment: SIA https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5f7401e7df16594382377772e86b06c02761de7b4a3e1f551557d4b036b79606 SIA says its investment in Air India is aligned with its multi-hub strategy, enabling direct participation in a key growth market outside Singapore. SIA says its investment in Air India is aligned with its multi-hub strategy, enabling direct participation in a key growth market outside Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/asean-leaders-should-focus-energy-transition-not-us-china-rivalry-al-gore The Business Times en 2026-09-08T20:02:24+08:00 Asean leaders should focus on energy transition, not US-China rivalry: Al Gore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/66d3c6d179293d7131fafb9a422f5d79f3bf12666c0ec67b34d1788a1ee9b823 Former US vice-president Al Gore speaks at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. He is “optimistic” that China will “provide leadership for the world toward genuine solutions for the climate crisis”. Former US vice-president Al Gore is “optimistic” that China will “provide leadership for the world toward genuine solutions for the climate crisis”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/how-much-should-singapores-leaders-be-paid The Business Times en 2026-09-08T19:58:29+08:00 How much should Singapore’s leaders be paid? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a9ebf8c68f76e419234d54d0fe380f23b9b9be1038c3917225c2eb41a0a690d5 The salary revisions unveiled by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday, offer a chance to assess how Singapore fares in challenging times – and to reflect on how the country is meant to be run. The salary revisions unveiled by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday, offer a chance to assess how Singapore fares in challenging times – and to reflect on how the country is meant to be run. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/aseans-digital-economy-pact-promises-unlock-us2-trillion-unknown-1-3-firms-poll The Business Times en 2026-09-08T18:51:48+08:00 Asean’s digital economy pact promises to unlock US$2 trillion, but is unknown to 1 in 3 firms: poll https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9506dcd291f853bfaa6599793c45952836da0767da49efa19037f17ae2d8343f Accenture Singapore country managing director Mark Tham at the launch of the “2026 Asean Business Outlook Survey” during the American Chamber of Commerce Singapore’s regional economic conference on Tuesday. Accenture Singapore country managing director Mark Tham at the launch of the “2026 Asean Business Outlook Survey” during the American Chamber of Commerce Singapore’s regional economic conference on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/mapletree-logistics-trust-sell-australian-logistics-property-us20-2-million The Business Times en 2026-09-08T18:47:32+08:00 Mapletree Logistics Trust to sell Australian logistics property for US$20.2 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/debba05757a1d0e6e6dfb8dfa4ea5ad2f50a714f72090132eec5b87326d22bca Mapletree Logistics Trust says the transaction will be completed by the third quarter of its 2027 financial year. Mapletree Logistics Trust says the transaction will be completed by the third quarter of its 2027 financial year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-fall-tuesday-amid-regional-slump-sti-down-0-4 The Business Times en 2026-09-08T18:45:42+08:00 Singapore shares fall on Tuesday amid regional slump; STI down 0.4% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b126a47caf48a4e294c3e05f86754a4fb98b03a7e5085e8d4bd1d258d9f0487 Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 340 to 215, as one billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands. Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 340 to 215, as one billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-81 The Business Times en 2026-09-08T18:26:09+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 8) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b9d85b38c3036a66bfd78d837ec046f1f05c2f7e7c8b835896c686a715b74e1c PM Wong committed to donate his full annual increment - which works out to S$1.4 million – to “suitable good causes” for the next five years. PM Wong committed to donate his full annual increment - which works out to S$1.4 million – to “suitable good causes” for the next five years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/income-insurance-axes-sale-platform-embed-after-firm-allegedly-failed-pay-cpf The Business Times en 2026-09-08T18:19:31+08:00 Income Insurance axes sale of platform to Embed after firm allegedly failed to pay CPF https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/38e9e007e592af5bd8213131ec21a513612a3e5596496b44dc07468eb3a2fff7 Income Insurance previously said that more than 50 per cent of Hive’s existing employees would be transferred to EFGH.  ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI Income Insurance previously said that more than 50 per cent of Hive’s existing employees would be transferred to EFGH.  ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/us-stocks-have-room-run-be-selective The Business Times en 2026-09-08T17:57:23+08:00 US stocks have room to run, but be selective https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e1e848ed0a8edfb3ae1ff368961d7428f090d199ea0207c2b57e4585fc94015b S&P 500 earnings grew 52% year on year in the second quarter, accelerating sharply from 29% in the previous three months. S&P 500 earnings grew 52% year on year in the second quarter, accelerating sharply from 29% in the previous three months. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/dolly-partons-former-california-retreat-returns-market The Business Times en 2026-09-08T17:46:19+08:00 Dolly Parton’s former California retreat returns to the market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ae97d88ef2cb2b7c3a1735fd82f07abb9da5fe0248a1cc9c8e5021547dda9773 Singer Dolly Parton at the launch of her Imagination Library book project at the Magna Centre in Sheffield, England, on Dec 5, 2007. Singer Dolly Parton at the launch of her Imagination Library book project at the Magna Centre in Sheffield, England, on Dec 5, 2007. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/malaysias-data-centres-guzzling-more-power-temperatures-soar The Business Times en 2026-09-08T17:31:58+08:00 Malaysia's data centres guzzling more power as temperatures soar https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1d0ed78946a9ac189b9b59dead8377e0c3d2d517ac4080a9a89efef04fdface9 Workers inspect cooling equipment at a data centre in Johor. Energy Commission CEO Siti Safinah Salleh said that “with the hotter weather, the cooling system requires a lot more energy”. Workers inspect cooling equipment at a data centre in Johor. Energy Commission CEO Siti Safinah Salleh said that “with the hotter weather, the cooling system requires a lot more energy”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hsbc-forecasts-13-drop-australian-house-prices-tax-changes-higher-rates-take-hold The Business Times en 2026-09-08T17:24:16+08:00 HSBC forecasts 13% drop in Australian house prices as tax changes, higher rates take hold https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e3a9094aeb12b439456053abd903fd6b4054783123f586f8277e562269cf5532 Sydney and Melbourne led the monthly decline in national home prices with falls of 1.4% and 1.1%, leaving prices down about 7% from their peaks. Sydney and Melbourne led the monthly decline in national home prices with falls of 1.4% and 1.1%, leaving prices down about 7% from their peaks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singdollar-emerges-safe-haven-currency-amid-us-dollar-volatility-bank-singapore-cio The Business Times en 2026-09-08T17:20:37+08:00 Singdollar emerges as safe haven currency amid US dollar volatility: Bank of Singapore CIO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f5185df81642ab2dad1ae3f6dcaf2aafc27b44e76d3f0bfd2c706f0b17cb5a93 The greenback is expected to stay volatile as inflation remains elevated and the fiscal situation in the US continues to be uncertain. The greenback is expected to stay volatile as inflation remains elevated and the fiscal situation in the US continues to be uncertain. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/warsh-doctrine-ill-suited-fading-thailand The Business Times en 2026-09-08T17:15:16+08:00 The Warsh doctrine is ill-suited for a fading Thailand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2ebb809b49a0c07546f687d746391ad3d363b32ced962775f1bec7adda4465d3 Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn leans towards acting on Thailand’s structural problems, or they could weigh on growth. Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn leans towards acting on Thailand’s structural problems, or they could weigh on growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/keeping-911-memorial-pools-clean The Business Times en 2026-09-08T17:02:25+08:00 Keeping the 9/11 Memorial pools clean https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ae948ef45b28e4f43b615245fe1b77f1875b66cc141a9e332f30a2421a311b05 The two memorial pools, each about an acre in size, cover the footprint of the twin towers. The two memorial pools, each about an acre in size, cover the footprint of the twin towers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/stop-turning-schoolchildren-crash-test-dummies The Business Times en 2026-09-08T16:56:04+08:00 Stop turning schoolchildren into crash-test dummies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cf6d3830af27de4a606057283c0785909d7136811e267f56e8cdbde7a804e835 notebook, hand, pen, write, writing, taking notes Where smartphones and AI are part of the learning environment, their use must be intentional, not incidental. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/thai-consumer-confidence-hits-six-month-high-august The Business Times en 2026-09-08T16:54:53+08:00 Thai consumer confidence hits six-month high in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/667735a27131a7897fca025648fc11da852235405d50846c91a3e9a2e0289d4d The consumer confidence index of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce rose to 53.2 in August from 51.8 in the previous month. The consumer confidence index of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce rose to 53.2 in August from 51.8 in the previous month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/suez-canal-revival-gathers-pace-hormuz-crisis-reroutes-ships The Business Times en 2026-09-08T16:54:06+08:00 Suez Canal revival gathers pace as Hormuz crisis reroutes ships https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/650df655c711ca7de6e267e3febc1f5d28248d712ce0eaab5a9715216f70f6d5 The Suez Canal Authority expects full-year revenue to climb to between US$5.8 billion and US$6 billion from US$4.1 billion in 2025. The Suez Canal Authority expects full-year revenue to climb to between US$5.8 billion and US$6 billion from US$4.1 billion in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/us-rich-man-borrowing-against-his-assets The Business Times en 2026-09-08T16:50:03+08:00 The US is a rich man borrowing against his assets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/77ab5b0fa49dd4c401e6066e75150cd92515ec9b6dcc64bd6fa293b83e189291 A person counts US dollar banknotes. The fact that the US dollar is flat rather than surging shows the market is charging only a modest risk premium for fiscal and institutional uncertainty. Currency seems to be where anxiety is the loudest, but it should not be. The US dollar index has been flat for about 17 months. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/pine-groves-s1-78-billion-en-bloc-attempt-could-get-fresh-start-under-opt-new-rules The Business Times en 2026-09-08T16:49:54+08:00 Pine Grove’s S$1.78 billion en bloc attempt could get fresh start under opt-in to new rules https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3df66738d62a3cccffbf9fc8945de1402e13792818b2e38837737d5ee4f5d8ba Pine Grove’s collective sales committee has told owners that major repairs and replacements could cost S$15 million to S$21 million if the collective sale fails. Pine Grove’s collective sales committee has told owners that major repairs and replacements could cost S$15 million to S$21 million if the collective sale fails. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/en-bloc-sale-framework-recalibrated-urban-renewal-not-merely-desirable-really-imperative-edwin-tong The Business Times en 2026-09-08T16:48:15+08:00 En bloc sale framework recalibrated as urban renewal ‘not merely desirable, but really imperative’: Edwin Tong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1cebfde5c04e1d775a4496afc968270d37b74ee5b426c1f9b1c7bca8bc370483 Safeguards are being added to ensure non-consenting owners are not pressured. These include a shorter window for collecting signatures. Safeguards are being added to ensure non-consenting owners are not pressured. These include a shorter window for collecting signatures. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/there-bubble-tech-stocks-summer-sell-was-more-technical-fundamental The Business Times en 2026-09-08T16:48:02+08:00 Is there a bubble in tech stocks? Summer sell-off was more technical than fundamental https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ec0eadeef545500c204e84bbec560af2f3c22f9a73742667d1c7ed0ef97f2358 In South Korea, investor leverage and leveraged exchange-traded funds have exacerbated the swings in the market. In South Korea, investor leverage and leveraged exchange-traded funds have exacerbated the swings in the market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/ai-latest-holy-grail-investing The Business Times en 2026-09-08T16:43:33+08:00 Is AI the latest ‘holy grail’ in investing? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6656af616bac8b3f1a724c873e100acb029c7768bfbb62238c808ee675a29ce5 The problem is not whether AI can find predictive signals. It is whether those signals remain valuable once others can find them too. The problem is not whether AI can find predictive signals. It is whether those signals remain valuable once others can find them too. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/byd-targets-2-5-million-overseas-sales-2027-china-price-war-squeezes-profits The Business Times en 2026-09-08T16:35:31+08:00 BYD targets 2.5 million overseas sales in 2027 as China price war squeezes profits https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1daeaa67df5d99f12a79838cc6c07644a54a2f3b127f018558af28f61269dc67 International profitability was guided at around US$2,980 per vehicle, despite currency headwinds, according to the Deutsche Bank note International profitability was guided at around US$2,980 per vehicle, despite currency headwinds, according to the Deutsche Bank note https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/chinas-car-exports-stay-strong-august-domestic-sales-decline-more The Business Times en 2026-09-08T16:09:07+08:00 China's car exports stay strong in August but domestic sales decline more https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dd83d38105cfe0c426fff05e538690d84d915c234f344455ec4290c4f3b528c3 Sales at home fell 23.7 per cent to 1.55 million vehicles, worsening from a decline of 21.1 per cent in July. Sales at home fell 23.7 per cent to 1.55 million vehicles, worsening from a decline of 21.1 per cent in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/air-india-must-rebuild-trust-tighten-costs-after-record-us2-3-billion-loss-chairman The Business Times en 2026-09-08T16:01:40+08:00 Air India must rebuild trust, tighten costs after record US$2.3 billion loss: chairman https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d818ac6652d52439ef8effacf6f34fce23db52a829456dfd5d840fe93a75eb96 Air India faces fresh scrutiny after a recent Airbus SE A320 flight suffered a sudden altitude drop, with the pilot later testing positive for illegal drugs. Air India faces fresh scrutiny after a recent Airbus SE A320 flight suffered a sudden altitude drop, with the pilot later testing positive for illegal drugs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/australian-shares-log-biggest-fall-over-three-months The Business Times en 2026-09-08T15:56:27+08:00 Australian shares log biggest fall in over three months https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5d45b3f3b0106b6771ded2bba331e6361289a27605e893a5c0c6a55c1c447243 The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index fell 1 per cent to 8,920.80 points, its lowest closing level since July 28. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index fell 1 per cent to 8,920.80 points, its lowest closing level since July 28. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/why-boj-will-bet-small-rate-hikes-now-avoid-bigger-shock-later The Business Times en 2026-09-08T15:19:01+08:00 Why the BOJ will bet small on rate hikes now to avoid a bigger shock later https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9d81e84d81797015646507af97314a105a0950b5493c7293b116746dfa761080 With the Middle East conflict, a tight domestic job market and rising import costs from a weak yen driving up inflation, the BOJ is considering speeding up the pace of rate hikes to roughly once a quarter, say sources. With the Middle East conflict, a tight domestic job market and rising import costs from a weak yen driving up inflation, the BOJ is considering speeding up the pace of rate hikes to roughly once a quarter, say sources. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/more-asean-corporates-expect-geopolitical-pressure-impact-no-region-being-safe-hedge-stanchart The Business Times en 2026-09-08T15:00:00+08:00 More Asean corporates expect geopolitical pressure impact, with no region being ‘a safe hedge’: StanChart https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bb7bb4c22812a22c56830a108e23c8bfccdd6feab5793f1eec95746ac955a83c Services trade would benefit particularly strongly from digital acceleration, which would widen markets for digital services such as cybersecurity. Services trade would benefit particularly strongly from digital acceleration, which would widen markets for digital services such as cybersecurity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australian-state-unwilling-bail-out-debt-ridden-home-builder-bathla The Business Times en 2026-09-08T14:58:30+08:00 Australian state unwilling to bail out debt-ridden home builder Bathla https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/500f2321747277af80dead16ed54a672ed2478024f2e2085d176f87910206e8c Bathla Group‘s signage at an unfinished residential development in the Rouse Hill suburb in Sydney. Bathla Group‘s signage at an unfinished residential development in the Rouse Hill suburb in Sydney. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-construction-firms-brace-potential-disruptions-haze-risk-lingers The Business Times en 2026-09-08T14:12:25+08:00 Singapore construction firms brace for potential disruptions as haze risk lingers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7047e1d67dcd6a130cb50ad91ac31a87b1687168f7187d06861a481e209fb3c2 Individual developers say they are prepared for prolonged, unhealthy levels of air quality, though the financial toll remains muted for now. Individual developers say they are prepared for prolonged, unhealthy levels of air quality, though the financial toll remains muted for now. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-must-be-traffic-controller-business-flows-amid-us-tariffs-supply-chain-reshuffle-dpm-gan The Business Times en 2026-09-08T13:37:40+08:00 Singapore must be ‘traffic controller’ of business flows amid US tariffs’ supply chain reshuffle: DPM Gan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/29dd02a3d0e2ef7360a579434876a047cd34a88bdd100575d53f1b27539aec6d DPM and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong (left) speaking at a fireside chat with Citi’s Asia South head Amol Gupte at a regional economic conference organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore on Tuesday.  DPM and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong (left) speaking at a fireside chat with Citi’s Asia South head Amol Gupte at a regional economic conference organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore on Tuesday.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-tables-digital-infrastructure-bill-following-industry-feedback-pledges-streamline The Business Times en 2026-09-08T13:36:18+08:00 Singapore tables Digital Infrastructure Bill following industry feedback, pledges to streamline implementation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4fa4555f6e46f955935d1b85bdf71d5115e997f873010574a9016f5681bc0799 Singapore currently has more than 1.6 gigawatts of data centre capacity as rising demand for computing power increases pressure on the Republic’s limited land, power and water resources. Singapore currently has more than 1.6 gigawatts of data centre capacity as rising demand for computing power increases pressure on the Republic’s limited land, power and water resources. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-threatens-us-new-economic-warfare-and-missiles-houthis-attack-saudi-arabia The Business Times en 2026-09-08T13:31:39+08:00 Iran threatens US with new ‘economic warfare’ and missiles as Houthis attack Saudi Arabia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/147bb0aa9523e29a1117865c521e6346b1d00ce909a9aa7df812b39d3fdd71e0 Smoke rises from a burning truck during what the Houthis say was an attack targeting trucks from Saudi territory. Smoke rises from a burning truck during what the Houthis say was an attack targeting trucks from Saudi territory. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/air-india-investment-has-not-adversely-affected-sias-ability-serve-singaporeans-now-jeffrey-siow The Business Times en 2026-09-08T13:27:56+08:00 Air India investment has ‘not adversely affected’ SIA’s ability to serve Singaporeans for now: Jeffrey Siow https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d73dc9ce12da84322da7159128f85b8a1254192048b8bb26101fe6359be173e5 SIA holds a 25.1% stake in Air India, whose majority shareholder is Indian company Tata Sons. SIA holds a 25.1% stake in Air India, whose majority shareholder is Indian company Tata Sons. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-study-delinking-mp-allowances-ministerial-salary-benchmark The Business Times en 2026-09-08T13:17:18+08:00 Singapore to study delinking MP allowances from ministerial salary benchmark https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a0a4c27d987b157b4363e0ba1e0230d604f6d0055cccb88d271aaff5bde49b1f MPs allowances are currently pegged at 17.5% of the starting-grade MR4 benchmark annual salary. MPs allowances are currently pegged at 17.5% of the starting-grade MR4 benchmark annual salary. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-tightens-national-bonus-criteria-political-salaries-including-unemployment-income-growth The Business Times en 2026-09-08T13:13:06+08:00 Singapore tightens national bonus criteria for political salaries, including unemployment, income growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bb21386eb5aaa405b19d1f4d4467d32f5b4bc5594ede43ebce472c6427c801d8 The National Bonus is tied to four indicators: the unemployment rate, real income growth for median and lower-income Singaporeans, and real GDP growth. The National Bonus is tied to four indicators: the unemployment rate, real income growth for median and lower-income Singaporeans, and real GDP growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-hits-japan-anti-dumping-measures-semiconductor-chemical The Business Times en 2026-09-08T13:11:54+08:00 China hits Japan with anti-dumping measures for semiconductor chemical https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b97ee4ba9c377222eda456470deb542e8d0fce436ab3cd680203e3a4858b1204 Firms importing Japanese dichlorosilane, used to process silicon wafers into chips, must provide cash deposits of up to 99.2% from Sep 8. Firms importing Japanese dichlorosilane, used to process silicon wafers into chips, must provide cash deposits of up to 99.2% from Sep 8. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/political-salary-increase-works-out-3-6-year-below-wage-growth-singaporeans-chan-chun-sing The Business Times en 2026-09-08T13:05:01+08:00 Political salary increase works out to 3.6% a year, below wage growth for Singaporeans: Chan Chun Sing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/639914d83a0ac0dbfd5517b41a4255ba2f7cd0304b4b5398db98a1b74d5eacf6 The reference annual salary for an entry-level minister at the MR4 grade will be raised to S$1.8 million, up from S$1.1 million, said Minister Chan Chun Sing. The reference annual salary for an entry-level minister at the MR4 grade will be raised to S$1.8 million, up from S$1.1 million, said Minister Chan Chun Sing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/startups/mistral-raises-record-3-billion-euros-samsung-led-round-over-21-billion-euro-valuation The Business Times en 2026-09-08T13:00:00+08:00 Mistral raises record 3 billion euros in Samsung-led round at over 21 billion euro valuation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/71e7ba69fbbed598bb4aa39d67d2bb7d3d281aaeec67c3d81039a31210945300 Arthur Mensch, co-founder and CEO of Mistral, says the funding round will allow the company to pick up the pace on R&D, products and infrastructure. Arthur Mensch, co-founder and CEO of Mistral, says the funding round will allow the company to pick up the pace on R&D, products and infrastructure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/political-salary-framework-keep-calibre-commitment-clean-wage-principles-chan-chun-sing The Business Times en 2026-09-08T12:58:15+08:00 Political salary framework to keep calibre, commitment, clean-wage principles: Chan Chun Sing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f49ece9a43f989dee48a14f47f82cc3713b4077aeb54559425db75e5e0ab7fcc These principles are part of a framework that is “fair to widen the pool of Singaporeans who can realistically consider serving, while preserving the ethos of political service”, said Minister Chan Chun Sing. These principles are part of a framework that is “fair to widen the pool of Singaporeans who can realistically consider serving, while preserving the ethos of political service”, said Minister Chan Chun Sing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/benchmark-ministerial-pay-rise-s1-8-million-ministers-only-get-one-increase-9 The Business Times en 2026-09-08T12:43:24+08:00 Benchmark ministerial pay to rise to S$1.8 million; ministers to only get one-off increase of up to 9% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b9d85b38c3036a66bfd78d837ec046f1f05c2f7e7c8b835896c686a715b74e1c PM Wong committed to donate his full annual increment - which works out to S$1.4 million – to “suitable good causes” for the next five years. PM Wong committed to donate his full annual increment - which works out to S$1.4 million – to “suitable good causes” for the next five years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/pm-wong-wants-more-private-sector-leaders-tan-see-leng-cabinet-amid-succession-challenge The Business Times en 2026-09-08T12:36:19+08:00 PM Wong wants more private-sector leaders like Tan See Leng in Cabinet amid succession challenge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d10167297e9ada6a84f0b904194d91439d097f59d65bd4f9f1a6de31fb7444e6 Dr Tan See Leng’s private-sector experience has enabled him to speak with authority about challenges entrepreneurs face, and what can be done for them, says PM Lawrence Wong. Dr Tan See Leng’s private-sector experience has enabled him to speak with authority about challenges entrepreneurs face, and what can be done for them, says PM Lawrence Wong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/no-hidden-components-or-perks-political-officeholders-pay-pm-wong The Business Times en 2026-09-08T12:25:08+08:00 No hidden components or perks in political officeholders’ pay: PM Wong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a58e33b7ec485fc96f4a0f87efb674978014bc20a862f0453935b6fb88042ea9 “We have MPs with a wide range of backgrounds and experience, who bring different perspectives to our debates,” said PM Wong. “We have MPs with a wide range of backgrounds and experience, who bring different perspectives to our debates,” said PM Wong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/effective-political-leaders-needed-civil-servants-no-substitute-pm-wong The Business Times en 2026-09-08T12:15:25+08:00 Effective political leaders needed, civil servants no substitute: PM Wong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c1e0cb0029f08cd6fb3777734d6391436ae7f87246ac626c15553e7fe61aab5a “Our starting point is this: good government depends on good leadership. Institutions are only as effective as the people who lead them,” said PM Wong. “Our starting point is this: good government depends on good leadership. Institutions are only as effective as the people who lead them,” said PM Wong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-must-act-now-raise-political-salaries-says-pm-wong The Business Times en 2026-09-08T12:10:58+08:00 Singapore ‘must act now’ to raise political salaries, says PM Wong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7190ac6b29003e78cb5d4e4ae835e25810d7e8aaddabbdd326c1b3a0348a13fe But to leave political salaries untouched at this point, although a politically easier move, “would not be the right thing to do”, according to PM Wong. But to leave political salaries untouched at this point, although a politically easier move, “would not be the right thing to do”, according to PM Wong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-exports-surge-25-demand-high-tech-ai-help-prop-economic-growth The Business Times en 2026-09-08T11:58:40+08:00 China’s exports surge 25% as demand for high-tech, AI help prop up economic growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a7102e64266fc9f823369ad45857f00a79dcfa409c9d170b1fe744edcdcfd51 China’s exports expanded 25 per cent year-on-year in August in US dollar terms. China’s exports expanded 25 per cent year-on-year in August in US dollar terms. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippine-jobless-rate-surges-four-year-high-july-growth-slows The Business Times en 2026-09-08T11:54:12+08:00 Philippine jobless rate surges to four-year high in July as growth slows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b9ee25064434cd6d671fc7961a16c61b3f30f3a8fc1cf7dfe79686c0c613e6c4 The latest jobs data comes as the administration of the country’s President Ferdinand Marcos Jr faces pressure due to rising costs of living. The latest jobs data comes as the administration of the country’s President Ferdinand Marcos Jr faces pressure due to rising costs of living. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/watch-live-pm-wong-chan-chun-sing-address-political-office-holders-salary-review-parliament The Business Times en 2026-09-08T11:39:51+08:00 Watch live: PM Wong, Chan Chun Sing to address political office-holders’ salary review in Parliament https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd77f1d2459098a26533ea46bf816c0ade57c502998cdfad4f4295dbcee3def6 Parliament is slated to debate proposed changes to political salaries, including those of ministers, when it sits this week. Parliament is slated to debate proposed changes to political salaries, including those of ministers, when it sits this week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-edge-lower-yen-south-koreas-kospi-advance The Business Times en 2026-09-08T11:15:34+08:00 Asian stocks edge lower as yen, South Korea’s Kospi advance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ced7ea6318e156d02cda68142ca90cb63f07408df502220207c884e1f3ea3698 The Hang Seng futures dropped 0.3%, Japan’s Topix retreated 1.1% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.2%. The Hang Seng futures dropped 0.3%, Japan’s Topix retreated 1.1% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.2%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/japan-us-remain-aligned-fx-policy-foster-stable-markets-katayama-says The Business Times en 2026-09-08T11:11:36+08:00 Japan, US remain aligned on FX policy to foster stable markets, Katayama says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c9f7a1300663ce9c389748d8b4e7bd6f6695265342fbb82729c99cb1597baf2d The dollar slid to as low as 154.05 yen on Monday (Sep 7), its lowest since February. The dollar slid to as low as 154.05 yen on Monday (Sep 7), its lowest since February. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capitaland-targets-us500-million-third-asian-credit-fund-bloomberg The Business Times en 2026-09-08T10:49:48+08:00 CapitaLand targets US$500 million for third Asian credit fund: Bloomberg https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0fed9365ac8d7135ed430788db2d7e69d9acab9f1a60d6115cf0dd247d9f15a5 APC III will continue previous credit strategies’ focus on senior secured asset-backed investments. APC III will continue previous credit strategies’ focus on senior secured asset-backed investments. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/floods-compound-philippine-growth-woes-public-works-scandal The Business Times en 2026-09-08T10:32:53+08:00 Floods compound Philippine growth woes from public-works scandal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/285e5ef479c0941e2208edf8b0588338f04484a442f77144489d8247a916b602 The Philippines has lost between 42.3 billion pesos (US$675.6 million) and 118.5 billion pesos to flood-control corruption since 2023. The Philippines has lost between 42.3 billion pesos (US$675.6 million) and 118.5 billion pesos to flood-control corruption since 2023. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/anthropic-reportedly-walks-away-us6-billion-acquisition-ai-startup-decart The Business Times en 2026-09-08T10:23:43+08:00 Anthropic reportedly walks away from US$6 billion acquisition of AI startup Decart https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/425b8ea1adbcf4db110646854f46445fff222e1a3e6b3ddafe6283140621b69c The companies may still pursue other opportunities to collaborate, said one person familiar with the matter. The companies may still pursue other opportunities to collaborate, said one person familiar with the matter. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/north-korea-and-russia-open-their-first-road-bridge-symbol-expanding-ties The Business Times en 2026-09-08T10:15:53+08:00 North Korea and Russia open their first road bridge, a symbol of expanding ties https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd0c90467d3914181ed6e6513c52e09b0296a274b42de3383d6c7780775f2e1a North Korea and Russia open their first road bridge, a structure that spans the Tumen river connecting the border cities of Rason and Khasan, Sep 7, 2026. North Korea and Russia open their first road bridge, a structure that spans the Tumen river connecting the border cities of Rason and Khasan, Sep 7, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/nvidia-backed-ai-firm-firmus-signs-deal-openai-malaysia-data-centre-capacity The Business Times en 2026-09-08T09:59:16+08:00 Nvidia-backed AI firm Firmus signs deal with OpenAI for Malaysia data centre capacity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f7178817104562ffaf7896ff39364a7051181eb18774fb8c256fcfcdb493915 The deal comes ahead of Firmus’ rumoured initial public offering in 2026, which could be one of Australia’s largest in recent years. The deal comes ahead of Firmus’ rumoured initial public offering in 2026, which could be one of Australia’s largest in recent years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/folding-clothes-factory-work-why-china-sending-humanoid-robots-school The Business Times en 2026-09-08T09:55:29+08:00 From folding clothes to factory work: Why China is sending humanoid robots to school https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a1711dfa2ee94cc3247f41cac7af9332aff50bcae02b633e1900c43bbea3d4cf Beijing’s Shijingshan Humanoid Robot Data Training Centre provides data training for robots in scenarios such as home services and industrial manufacturing. Beijing’s Shijingshan Humanoid Robot Data Training Centre provides data training for robots in scenarios such as home services and industrial manufacturing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/australian-consumer-sentiment-slides-under-rates-petrol-pressure The Business Times en 2026-09-08T09:44:45+08:00 Australian consumer sentiment slides under rates, petrol pressure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7095f2aa31956f49fa7c1257d545d54c2c6cb9f848cd7bc95f2deb81dc9f37c4 Consumer sentiment fell 5.2 per cent to 84.4 in September, according to a Westpac-Melbourne Institute survey. Consumer sentiment fell 5.2 per cent to 84.4 in September, according to a Westpac-Melbourne Institute survey. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/energy-diversification-singapore-has-make-business-sense-gan-siow-huang The Business Times en 2026-09-08T09:22:07+08:00 Energy diversification in Singapore has to make business sense: Gan Siow Huang https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9c829612889becb517d5fba53255ed985ee25b6360b48d6c3f412dc203db2c91 Gan notes that South-east Asia’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern crude is based on commercial value. Gan notes that South-east Asia’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern crude is based on commercial value. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-reopens-all-airports-anak-krakatau-ash-clears The Business Times en 2026-09-08T09:05:51+08:00 Indonesia reopens all airports as Anak Krakatau ash clears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c8cb4462b3ed6533a96c9fd1a8dd340f937b96786cdf532817b2f69583c808cb Passengers waiting near the check-in area as Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport reopened on Sep 8. Passengers waiting near the check-in area as Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport reopened on Sep 8. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/japan-revises-q2-gdp-annualised-1-4-expansion The Business Times en 2026-09-08T08:56:47+08:00 Japan revises Q2 GDP up to annualised 1.4% expansion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/622daab7c2cb2c63f83a396d76e18b789d1e45d7a16ddf3de47ea0e721bc1d3b Japan’s economy expanded an annualised 1.4 per cent in the second quarter, compared with the initially estimated 1.1 per cent. Japan’s economy expanded an annualised 1.4 per cent in the second quarter, compared with the initially estimated 1.1 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-ireit-global The Business Times en 2026-09-08T08:34:56+08:00 Stocks to watch: IReit Global https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ccd449cceebc17dccd8de5b4be15550ff9ebfa05a260ea2a849b093974f0a055 IReit Global’s Berlin RE(O Campus has secured a landmark 25-year lease agreement with Berlin’s main public transport operator. IReit Global’s Berlin RE(O Campus has secured a landmark 25-year lease agreement with Berlin’s main public transport operator. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-ticks-us-inflation-data-radar The Business Times en 2026-09-08T08:23:44+08:00 Gold ticks up with US inflation data on radar https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2cfedf697a5c1c6f0a6b1bedf2a773df5c138e247e8457bac1936c361a50733e Traders see a 58.4% chance of a rate hike at the Fed’s policy meeting next week. Elevated rates tend to reduce the appeal of non-yielding gold. Traders see a 58.4% chance of a rate hike at the Fed’s policy meeting next week. Elevated rates tend to reduce the appeal of non-yielding gold. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/marcos-kin-faces-arrest-over-graft-philippine-tensions-rise The Business Times en 2026-09-08T08:13:19+08:00 Marcos’ kin faces arrest over graft as Philippine tensions rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad03857754eda5f829b8d4a2feabeebe65929c9188187900dcd7719f6f68d7ef Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has previously denied any wrongdoing. Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has previously denied any wrongdoing.