https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/last-board-why-travel-may-be-ais-final-frontier?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-19T16:37:50+08:00 Last to board: why travel may be AI’s final frontier https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e952a3ce1cbb6d40aa8f40c23fe86eb45b152eebc17118cecce8154369c10591 For AI agents to work reliably across travel, the industry needs greater standardisation, says Raunak Mehta, CEO of Singapore-based insurtech startup Igloo. For AI agents to work reliably across travel, the industry needs greater standardisation, says Raunak Mehta, CEO of Singapore-based insurtech startup Igloo. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-arabia-issues-rare-air-raid-alerts-riyadh The Business Times en 2026-09-19T15:40:00+08:00 Saudi Arabia issues rare air raid alerts for Riyadh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d60fbe627b429800a331e93289ff96715ac58dda12bd3ac788c999bf86c3b11 Satellite imagery shows damage to pumping stations in Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, which the Saudi government says closed due to an attack from Iraq. Satellite imagery shows damage to pumping stations in Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, which the Saudi government says closed due to an attack from Iraq. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-says-theres-0-chance-world-will-end-2030 The Business Times en 2026-09-19T14:50:00+08:00 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says there’s ‘0% chance’ that world will end in 2030 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bf5bbfa93509a57c83a6e870e49eefb56205347bc7e1449165c6f98dc6041c18 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (pictured at Dreamforce 2026 summit in San Francisco on Sep 16) has also argued against the need for new regulations. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (pictured at Dreamforce 2026 summit in San Francisco on Sep 16) has also argued against the need for new regulations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-opens-probes-four-online-travel-booking-platforms The Business Times en 2026-09-19T14:00:00+08:00 China opens probes into four online travel booking platforms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1fb30167e0ae0823a663eede0a24ebba830fd899b956d4f12dd177716bd03980 Tourism in Beijing’s Forbidden City. The probe, backed by The China Hospitality Association, follows a sector-wide regulatory review. Tourism in Beijing’s Forbidden City. The probe, backed by The China Hospitality Association, follows a sector-wide regulatory review. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/how-ai-and-satellites-are-helping-rebuild-sandy-beaches The Business Times en 2026-09-19T13:22:14+08:00 How AI and satellites are helping rebuild sandy beaches https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/287f82d98171020a1135f1eb508f233876eaa1d5b58c4b8fea2e17dd6c9bb194 A project uses AI, satellite and ocean current data to predict coastal erosion patterns and create structures that harness currents to coax the beach back. A project uses AI, satellite and ocean current data to predict coastal erosion patterns and create structures that harness currents to coax the beach back. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/morgan-stanley-caps-private-credit-exits-again-11-want-out The Business Times en 2026-09-19T12:03:58+08:00 Morgan Stanley caps private credit exits again as 11% want out https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/65fc85ffdbf29641210b0d70135ada644222ae1f64f39c63616c5689304cc087 Redemption requests at major funds largely fell in the latest quarter, but remain elevated as investors persist in efforts to pull cash from the US$1.8 trillion market.  Redemption requests at major funds largely fell in the latest quarter, but remain elevated as investors persist in efforts to pull cash from the US$1.8 trillion market.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/why-cheaper-no-longer-wins-development-deals-vietnam?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-19T11:15:00+08:00 Why ‘cheaper’ no longer wins development deals for Vietnam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3dc205769e4ee51188ecfd6640fa577c2431ca5a61c5a22d0dcced8266fde77d The country’s cheap engineering labour is becoming less differentiated, and AI is accelerating that change. The country’s cheap engineering labour is becoming less differentiated, and AI is accelerating that change. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/warren-buffett-steps-down-berkshire-chair-and-names-son-replace-him The Business Times en 2026-09-19T10:30:00+08:00 Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair and names son to replace him https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/26b210bd99e0291ecf4737a6a85f6b5e03ecf6ba6e310fdc1d1aed7bdd12db15 His older son, Howard Buffett, will become chair under the company’s succession plan. His older son, Howard Buffett, will become chair under the company’s succession plan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/openai-sees-burning-through-us278-billion-2030-ft The Business Times en 2026-09-19T09:45:00+08:00 OpenAI sees burning through US$278 billion by 2030: FT https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/063e3e3131fe0f5153485b580a017844afeefa420724e7f3f380ff73ab4e0b86 The figures were part of a private company presentation in July related to a computing deal, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The figures were part of a private company presentation in July related to a computing deal, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-ups-stakes-ai-can-china-win-over-world-open-weight-models?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-19T09:00:00+08:00 As US ups stakes on AI, can China win over the world with open-weight models? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27ee27a538c9e96d18861becd2071647e0f342e649596657945b3c240e87361c The Moonshot booth promoting its Kimi K3 AI model, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, on Jul 17. The Moonshot booth promoting its Kimi K3 AI model, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, on Jul 17. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/google-joins-openai-anthropic-meta-disclosing-ai-hacks The Business Times en 2026-09-19T08:47:31+08:00 Google joins OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta in disclosing AI hacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f5e5c16be82e76c8636f57bd80a74c928de4a20a5175609de06106ce37ce25e One of the breaches occurred when Gemini was asked to retrieve information from a fictional company that happened to have the same name as a real firm. One of the breaches occurred when Gemini was asked to retrieve information from a fictional company that happened to have the same name as a real firm. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-dips-choppy-session-mixed-outlook-saudi-exports The Business Times en 2026-09-19T08:02:15+08:00 Oil dips in choppy session on mixed outlook for Saudi exports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b461eb3b6f46d79b580f98d74e9244204e54e7e32ca155434e5345529f489a34 An area near Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline. Saudi Aramco is working to partially restart its East-West pipeline days after Iran war done attacks. An area near Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline. Saudi Aramco is working to partially restart its East-West pipeline days after Iran war done attacks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sp-500-nasdaq-advance-turning-page-tumultuous-week The Business Times en 2026-09-19T07:56:02+08:00 S&P 500, Nasdaq advance, turning the page on a tumultuous week https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b60dc00d0f2fa4c4c0ad8e5b6d195de057c8b761675b61e5fd6792758b3731da The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.18% to 51,682.64, the S&P 500 gained 0.17% to 7,650.50 and the Nasdaq Composite gained or 0.4% to 26,522.55. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.18% to 51,682.64, the S&P 500 gained 0.17% to 7,650.50 and the Nasdaq Composite gained or 0.4% to 26,522.55. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-falls-autos-telecoms-lead-broad-sell The Business Times en 2026-09-19T07:48:08+08:00 Europe's Stoxx 600 falls as autos, telecoms lead broad sell-off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/846ee9c73cbc406152cc186d53a4fbf926e164aa6fb33f32c40fab4434f32bef Regional bourses also ended the session in the red, with London’s FTSE 100 and Germany’s DAX down 1.5% and 1.6%, respectively. Regional bourses also ended the session in the red, with London’s FTSE 100 and Germany’s DAX down 1.5% and 1.6%, respectively. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/todays-business-environment-purpose-path-enduring-profit The Business Times en 2026-09-19T07:00:00+08:00 In today’s business environment, purpose is the path to enduring profit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/250475f550eb6f6f19d52be148b88c4003c411a12fe9d362bfc27b246efb25dd Companies have spent years talking about ESG and running a responsible business, but often, these ideas have existed alongside business strategy rather than at its centre. Companies have spent years talking about ESG and running a responsible business, but often, these ideas have existed alongside business strategy rather than at its centre. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/super-aged-singapore-society-we-must-learn-differentiate-independence-dignity The Business Times en 2026-09-19T07:00:00+08:00 In a super-aged Singapore society, we must learn to differentiate independence from dignity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2ca1aea44208ee2b1e21d494f80316e3c592f7b9aaac1cb0a0465622b7fb44f4 Elderly men watch office workers pass by during lunchtime in the CBD area, Jul 5, 2023. In a society that prizes self-reliance, dependence can feel like a loss of worth, but dependence is not a failure of ageing – it is part of being human. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/why-asia-pacific-sport-tourisms-next-growth-frontier?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-19T07:00:00+08:00 Why Asia-Pacific is sport tourism’s next growth frontier https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/88011d682b729ca675e76acf604f2bb7ae1330d9b671ce0d6722803f78334c14 The F1 drivers in action at the 2025 edition of the Singapore Grand Prix last October. The F1 drivers in action at the 2025 edition of the Singapore Grand Prix last October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/why-global-oil-market-hinges-saudi-arabias-east-west-pipeline The Business Times en 2026-09-18T20:41:53+08:00 Why the global oil market hinges on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/21fd27fd78ce644ea014125ac25a9553912c059961889734c6ae0863ad0e6f3f The East-West pipeline has been a key relief valve for Saudi Arabia, allowing it to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and have oil shipments go through the Red Sea instead. The East-West pipeline has been a key relief valve for Saudi Arabia, allowing it to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and have oil shipments go through the Red Sea instead. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-212-banking-asean-power-grid-mobile-operators-gridlocked-emissions?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 212: Banking the Asean Power Grid; mobile operators’ gridlocked emissions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c1f64b4644c067e4c93445b73b1ce5f666d77fb39ed48d09e9dfefdc3b1a9c25 It’s time for South-east Asia to turn intent into implementation on the Asean Power Grid, says the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association. It’s time for South-east Asia to turn intent into implementation on the Asean Power Grid, says the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-182?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 18) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30febff149c4bdc69ad7234ca15d38a2cb7f5b7a97f0c708599868cbc8899ad3 The yen’s fall on Sep 18, 2026, comes after the Bank of Japan raised rates to a 31-year high. The yen’s fall comes after the Bank of Japan raised rates to a 31-year high. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-shares-edge-lower-dfi-retail-slides-sti-down-0-08?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T18:18:24+08:00 Singapore shares edge lower as DFI Retail slides; STI down 0.08% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb Across the broader market on Friday (Sep 18), gainers outnumbered losers 303 to 273. Across the broader market on Friday (Sep 18), gainers outnumbered losers 303 to 273. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/proton-e-mas-5-review-little-ev-beat-tesla?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T18:00:00+08:00 Proton e.Mas 5 review: The little EV that beat Tesla https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a1f5ca3dd84262151952c720d1b87622d48d6822d74a68e598b3fedfae160762 The Proton’s appeal lies in its ability to balance simplicity with functionality. The Proton’s appeal lies in its ability to balance simplicity with functionality. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/unpacking-macro-shifts-and-ai-realities?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T17:46:00+08:00 Unpacking macro shifts and AI realities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e24653843b649b2869cfe15f288953a91fe3749206827d875a8eade8ac536ca How much further does the Fed need to go with rate hikes? How much further does the Fed need to go with rate hikes? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/yen-slumps-1-against-singdollar-greenback-after-boj-hikes-rates?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T16:38:29+08:00 Yen slumps 1% against Singdollar, greenback after BOJ hikes rates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30febff149c4bdc69ad7234ca15d38a2cb7f5b7a97f0c708599868cbc8899ad3 The yen is down after both the US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan hiked rates. The yen is down after both the US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan hiked rates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/yen-extends-declines-after-bank-japan-hikes-rates-two-dissents The Business Times en 2026-09-18T16:24:00+08:00 Yen extends declines after Bank of Japan hikes rates with two dissents https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30febff149c4bdc69ad7234ca15d38a2cb7f5b7a97f0c708599868cbc8899ad3 The yen pared some losses to trade 0.5% lower at 156.75 per US dollar after BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda said the stage for policy setting has shifted.  The yen pared some losses to trade 0.5% lower at 156.75 per US dollar after BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda said the stage for policy setting has shifted.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/alexander-zverev-evolved-beat-alcaraz-and-sinner-instead-he-beat-everyone-else?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T16:23:01+08:00 Alexander Zverev evolved to beat Alcaraz and Sinner. Instead, he beat everyone else https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83a61171dfc5549cf45d0fd5de212478a37bcfe71958481a0e2e7e437db0eb28 Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates with the US Open trophy on Sep 13 after winning the final against American Ben Shelton. Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates with the US Open trophy on Sep 13 after winning the final against American Ben Shelton. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/trx-and-labuan-ibfc-join-forces-boost-malaysias-regional-financial-ambitions?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T16:11:37+08:00 TRX and Labuan IBFC join forces to boost Malaysia’s regional financial ambitions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ce08b1aa5ffe233a82f7bc896bc4f90efb2eb76b95f2fbf355a68bf2984a8a6 TRX is KL’s premier onshore financial district, designed to cluster leading banks, tech innovators, professional services and top-tier talent. TRX is KL’s premier onshore financial district, designed to cluster leading banks, tech innovators, professional services and top-tier talent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-new-finance-minister-touts-policy-continuity-keeps-deficit-outlook The Business Times en 2026-09-18T15:46:14+08:00 Indonesia’s new finance minister touts policy continuity, keeps deficit outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/10920efadba236d02676f7fdbbd15de339a719fa89ea032baea8d6cc9e8dfb18 Indonesia’s finance minister Suahasil Nazara reiterated his commitment to abide by the legislated fiscal deficit ceiling of 3% of GDP. Indonesia’s finance minister Suahasil Nazara reiterated his commitment to abide by the legislated fiscal deficit ceiling of 3% of GDP. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/why-best-annuity-singapore-may-not-be-enough The Business Times en 2026-09-18T15:00:00+08:00 Why the best annuity in Singapore may not be enough https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b915bd6d94034c3453a6d2a1b15027e345c56c1c6f61d416ade0b8e58a99f490 Unlike CPF Life, private annuities allow you to nominate your spouse to continue receiving payouts after you have passed. Unlike CPF Life, private annuities allow you to nominate your spouse to continue receiving payouts after you have passed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/sc-capital-partners-sells-rivervale-mall-sengkang-around-s276-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T14:13:43+08:00 SC Capital Partners sells Rivervale Mall in Sengkang for around S$276 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a6b10734900eff85e56491ac7f61b06881db13c592c7930f1413c0cd3209b92d Rivervale Mall is at the junction of Rivervale Crescent and Rivervale Drive in north-eastern Singapore. Rivervale Mall is at the junction of Rivervale Crescent and Rivervale Drive in north-eastern Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-core-consumer-prices-aug-1-7-year-below-2-8th-month The Business Times en 2026-09-18T14:06:43+08:00 Japan core consumer prices in Aug up 1.7% on year, below 2% for 8th month https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/137062d1b241170c90fe56dc72cc43762d715debea3b383a8434ad518efdd0c3 Rising fuel costs from the Middle East conflict and higher import prices from a weak yen have added price pressure to Japan’s economy. Rising fuel costs from the Middle East conflict and higher import prices from a weak yen have added price pressure to Japan’s economy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/thanks-trump-why-canada-may-become-eus-first-ever-associate-member The Business Times en 2026-09-18T14:00:00+08:00 Thanks, Trump: Why Canada may become EU’s first-ever ‘associate member’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/61473eccbc510b4b3fdb822f13f03571b1fdee1130ad773798f45efc9fcfa16f Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to be careful to ensure steps are taken to prevent Canadian populists from finding a new distant target in Brussels. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to be careful to ensure steps are taken to prevent Canadian populists from finding a new distant target in Brussels. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/no-smoke-without-fire-smallholders-view-ground-zero-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T14:00:00+08:00 No smoke without fire: Smallholders’ view from ground zero of the haze https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/314318cc04ff6b8d014f412edf5858bb0882a66cca414dad4e4c8000c6259715 A farmer from West Kalimantan whose plot was damaged after a fire in the neighbouring land spread to the area. A farmer from West Kalimantan whose plot was damaged after a fire in the neighbouring land spread to the area. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/fed-hiked-rates-first-time-2023-will-t-bills-make-comeback?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T13:42:13+08:00 The Fed hiked rates for the first time since 2023. Will T-bills make a comeback? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2b2c3b9359e8b3e38a829354526b9af1fbc750af448626b60e1e27079fda14f image of us federal reserve The US Federal Reserve has tightened its monetary policy on Wednesday, raising interest rates to a range of 3.75 to 4%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/five-ways-us100-oil-cuts-both-ways-malaysia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T13:17:13+08:00 Five ways US$100 oil cuts both ways for Malaysia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e020adde008911cd0ed42cd425d1f62d882d8357659be908ec6d9cc8e1e82bc7 Higher crude oil prices can increase Malaysia’s fuel-subsidy costs. Higher crude oil prices can increase Malaysia’s fuel-subsidy costs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/goldman-sachs-initiates-coverage-st-engineering-stock-ends-2-4?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T13:03:33+08:00 Goldman Sachs initiates coverage on ST Engineering; stock ends 2.4% up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a8ed28acb06e97febde4fb988f3fdf2a6683bcd624c434b69175520b38d2e86b ST Engineering’s share price touches S$10.70 within two minutes of market open, gaining S$0.51. ST Engineering’s share price touches S$10.70 within two minutes of market open, gaining S$0.51. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/keppel-link-indonesia-solar-project-jurong-island-power-plant-eyes-data-centre-customers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T13:00:00+08:00 Keppel to link Indonesia solar project with Jurong Island power plant, eyes data centre customers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/faefe64e90229b9a37747de66bf5c42dfb8e6cc482d42f73e83075093b743c3a Janice Bong, managing director for power and renewables at Keppel’s infrastructure division, also highlighted the hydrogen-ready Keppel Sakra Cogen facility as a key investment. Janice Bong, managing director for power and renewables at Keppel’s infrastructure division, also highlighted the hydrogen-ready Keppel Sakra Cogen facility as a key investment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/we-do-not-need-rescue-airasias-fernandes-denies-reports-malaysian-government-seeking-rivals-help The Business Times en 2026-09-18T12:36:29+08:00 ‘We do not need rescue’: AirAsia's Fernandes denies reports on Malaysian government seeking rivals’ help https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83d05061af61c74bc4af85983b19db6bb072a1373a8b0c9e9ffeb5b405f119aa “I can say confidently the government said we never said anything like that,” said Tony Fernandes, co-founder of South-east Asia’s largest low-cost carrier. “I can say confidently the government said we never said anything like that,” said Tony Fernandes, co-founder of South-east Asia’s largest low-cost carrier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-power-demand-growth-set-nine-year-high-ai-boom The Business Times en 2026-09-18T11:23:43+08:00 Thailand power demand growth set for nine-year high on AI boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1cd58f32f2a5d70bca7c1589a5ca39b6a0e31bd8638f9cb038983391f38e78d4 Overall energy use is also expected to rise, supported by electronics exports, public investment and domestic consumption. Overall energy use is also expected to rise, supported by electronics exports, public investment and domestic consumption. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/cash-strapped-airasia-takes-unusual-step-unloading-new-planes The Business Times en 2026-09-18T11:00:16+08:00 Cash-strapped AirAsia takes unusual step of unloading new planes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/baabc837ef897b2e7d4f4ff91628f1d340241fc06a428958105704e96b109d65 AirAsia had fallen behind on payments to suppliers and has asked for deferrals on at least a dozen planes, Bloomberg reported in June. AirAsia had fallen behind on payments to suppliers and has asked for deferrals on at least a dozen planes, Bloomberg reported in June. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/hong-kongs-ambitious-5-year-plan-boost-role-global-financial-hub-wins-industry-backing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T11:00:00+08:00 Hong Kong’s ‘ambitious’ 5-year plan to boost role as global financial hub wins industry backing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/34e7d036415720bcf12289cb1718b63ccdeaa26d3210c04de68e102e8dd33c26 John Lee, Hong Kong’s chief executive, delivering the five-year plan, the success of which observers stressed would hinge on overcoming practical delivery risks. John Lee, Hong Kong’s chief executive, delivering the five-year plan, the success of which observers stressed would hinge on overcoming practical delivery risks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-king-permits-ex-pm-najib-razak-serve-remainder-term-under-house-arrest The Business Times en 2026-09-18T10:54:33+08:00 Malaysia king permits ex-PM Najib Razak to serve remainder of term under house arrest https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/989c814132d8866c9409cc76139b4ec56c438bb5d35918bde2de31d54bbdd18c Najib Razak was found guilty of corruption relating to the embezzlement of billions of dollars linked to 1MDB. Najib Razak was found guilty of corruption relating to the embezzlement of billions of dollars linked to 1MDB. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/alphabets-waymo-start-offering-driverless-ride-share-car-services-singapore-2028?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T10:43:47+08:00 Alphabet’s Waymo to start offering driverless ride-share car services in Singapore in 2028 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/72bf6e2b61e60722d3ed2a0c727edc5b8e0c2b5cb0287e2b15bdb82ab6237549 Waymo’s initial fleet will be made up of Jaguar I-PACE sports utility vehicles. Waymo’s initial fleet will be made up of Jaguar I-PACE sports utility vehicles. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesian-tycoon-creates-coal-mining-giant-30-bayan-stake-deal The Business Times en 2026-09-18T10:30:31+08:00 Indonesian tycoon creates coal mining giant with 30% Bayan stake deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/352f033b98f978e76440da8b172b7606f7475e01df2b2c364b9469eeae710725 The combined mining quotas of Bayan and Haji Isam’s Jhonlin Group, a coal producer, would place him above industry giants like Glencore. The combined mining quotas of Bayan and Haji Isam’s Jhonlin Group, a coal producer, would place him above industry giants like Glencore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-female-workers-still-get-lower-bonuses-males-data-firm The Business Times en 2026-09-18T10:21:39+08:00 UK female workers still get lower bonuses than males: data firm https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5edc3c9a5b7e0c02ef60753055ad3956062fd67fa82d927179344bb984a337c1 Some of the biggest pay gaps were in finance and in professional and business services. Some of the biggest pay gaps were in finance and in professional and business services. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sk-hynix-samsung-climb-asian-stocks-bonds-gain-oil-extends-decline The Business Times en 2026-09-18T10:01:52+08:00 SK Hynix, Samsung climb as Asian stocks, bonds gain; oil extends decline https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4397299097b48bea004c728d6681c5e9e603e9d55fdb811ec0898e9f92cd92bc South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix climbed after a key US semiconductor gauge rallied.  South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix climbed after a key US semiconductor gauge rallied.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-arabia-houthis-trade-fresh-strikes-spreading-middle-east-war-threatens-oil-supplies The Business Times en 2026-09-18T09:59:28+08:00 Saudi Arabia, Houthis trade fresh strikes as spreading Middle East war threatens oil supplies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7fc00351cccc78bf81105ce9252a530d79a4210dff2f8f2befda67e1b615fc80 At least 125,000 Yemenis have been displaced amid the country’s renewed fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces. At least 125,000 Yemenis have been displaced amid the country’s renewed fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cpib-hauls-multi-chem-ceo-coo-questioning-stock-hits-circuit-breaker?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T09:52:34+08:00 CPIB hauls Multi-Chem CEO, COO in for questioning; stock hits ‘circuit breaker’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9287ad038e6e47414216fac59ef9ff2f03d245ef6b3a435607014a68b40d3bf7 CPIB officers visited the premises of Multi-Chem and seized several documents under the probe. CPIB officers visited the premises of Multi-Chem and seized several documents under the probe. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/addvalue-shareholders-seek-answers-spinoff-unit-nasdaq-listing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T09:37:09+08:00 Addvalue shareholders seek answers on spinoff of unit for Nasdaq listing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/756ba9d6a1c7b608811329402fd8d168b63db1750eae63d90f6d9ace8d9e1385 The proposed spinoff and Nasdaq listing of Addvalue Solutions was first announced in April. The proposed spinoff and Nasdaq listing of Addvalue Solutions was first announced in April. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-surges-along-us-treasuries-oil-price-slide-deepens The Business Times en 2026-09-18T09:33:01+08:00 Gold surges along with US treasuries as oil price slide deepens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f8509e6a7deeb181aa72becb2cf4aac702c03f3ee08eefe19581047ffd50690c The recovery in Treasuries lifted some pressure on gold, which usually performs worse when bond yields are high because it does not pay interest. The recovery in Treasuries lifted some pressure on gold, which usually performs worse when bond yields are high because it does not pay interest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/cdl-release-strategic-review-outcome-sep-28?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T09:30:05+08:00 CDL to release strategic review outcome on Sep 28 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e2ee318ea88d777666d00ef5ff6a5fa97770116e9d258b8fee78885c095be7f The strategic review was first announced at CDL’s earnings briefing in February. The strategic review was first announced at CDL’s earnings briefing in February. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/qantas-ground-workers-strike-over-pay-and-conditions-next-week The Business Times en 2026-09-18T09:24:14+08:00 Qantas ground workers to strike over pay and conditions next week https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e653d94eaed0e90e413986213650beea07d64917be6b77c691a18f08c978117c Qantas planes at Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney, Australia, March 18, 2020. Qantas planes at Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney, Australia, March 18, 2020. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/un-mission-cites-possible-us-war-crimes-iran-strikes-crimes-against-humanity-teherans-protest The Business Times en 2026-09-18T09:16:59+08:00 UN mission cites possible US war crimes in Iran strikes, crimes against humanity in Teheran’s protest crackdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2c26f064e081c5172ecd73f98fb0e666c48654ce9c0664e7fcd2323774ab66a More than 150 people were killed, including around 120 schoolchildren, were killed in the Minal school strike, according to Iranian officials. More than 150 people were killed, including around 120 schoolchildren, were killed in the Minal school strike, according to Iranian officials. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-said-hold-tariffs-until-after-xi-trump-summit The Business Times en 2026-09-18T08:56:07+08:00 US said to hold off on tariffs until after Xi-Trump summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/45e723cc6787a5d3c0a9d1e2a96caa7cd192d00fe901659557c9915a1e70e7ad The Trump administration planned to release a report on excess capacity before the two leaders’ meeting, which would recommend a 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods.  The Trump administration planned to release a report on excess capacity before the two leaders’ meeting, which would recommend a 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/rba-must-decide-if-rate-sufficient-cool-prices-governor The Business Times en 2026-09-18T08:49:24+08:00 RBA must decide if rate sufficient to cool prices: Governor https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a5d30b2211a3bdbcefb266ea60ae8acf6291b37986c7f8e7090ce29874871b3 “Reducing inflation is essential,” Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock said. “Reducing inflation is essential,” Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/suspended-glencore-executive-told-radiant-say-nothing-email The Business Times en 2026-09-18T08:37:12+08:00 Suspended Glencore executive told Radiant ‘say nothing on email’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a66580bf99d4458dbb86d8a7c9a5e12d3c1ecc388b898f98a47c579e3e3c96a0 Glencore has publicly accused the Radiant World group of fraud while Radiant World has filed a US$2 billion lawsuit against Glencore. Glencore has publicly accused the Radiant World group of fraud while Radiant World has filed a US$2 billion lawsuit against Glencore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-cdl-addvalue-tech-banyan-group-multi-chem?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T08:35:57+08:00 Stocks to watch: CDL, Addvalue Tech, Banyan Group, Multi-Chem https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f0d6c765e5f18f7716932af94220c3870d471eb0e8b4793ad7848bb5680986a8 CDL said that it will be releasing the outcome of its strategic review before trading hours on Sep 28.  CDL said that it will be releasing the outcome of its strategic review before trading hours on Sep 28.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/uobkh-downgrades-sia-sell-jet-fuel-price-nears-all-time-high?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T08:30:07+08:00 UOBKH downgrades SIA to ‘sell’ as jet fuel price nears all-time high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75881259e951251b3ebfd71a6eb5679b3b98db2e1e5ca7bf3b9e8b5f1c628d88 Jet fuel rose to US$190 a barrel as at Tuesday, nearing the highs of US$200 a barrel in April, and about 58% higher than the US$120 a barrel price in late June. Jet fuel rose to US$190 a barrel as at Tuesday, nearing the highs of US$200 a barrel in April, and about 58% higher than the US$120 a barrel price in late June. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trade-taiwan-iran-war-ai-what-expect-sep-24-trump-xi-summit-washington The Business Times en 2026-09-18T08:25:10+08:00 Trade, Taiwan, Iran war, AI: What to expect at the Sep 24 Trump-Xi summit in Washington https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/593f89f4ebd1f5da7d76f7f415f52da7f2a89a46ee752031052e18d51c522e8b US President Donald Trump (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping at their summit in Beijing, China, on May 15. US President Donald Trump (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping at their summit in Beijing, China, on May 15. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-labour-market-solid-footing-rising-mortgages-pressuring-housing-sector The Business Times en 2026-09-18T08:12:42+08:00 US labour market on solid footing; rising mortgages pressuring housing sector https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7df07f0fe9aef4abecb8a1b6a6a504484fa2e039ecb5f6880dd6fb7ffb9c7646 The US unemployment rate stood at 4.1 per cent in August. The US unemployment rate stood at 4.1 per cent in August. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/petrodollar-ai-dollar-can-greenback-continue-rule?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T08:00:00+08:00 From petrodollar to AI dollar: Can the greenback continue to rule? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6595d80e0aeac25d7d79f089120404204c8cb862f973a1c6b796c7af77e29149 The greenback could retain its pre-eminence by becoming the main currency in which AI is purchased, financed and traded.  The greenback could retain its pre-eminence by becoming the main currency in which AI is purchased, financed and traded.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/canada-eu-should-ally-protect-democracies-carney-says-after-associate-member-proposal-angers-trump The Business Times en 2026-09-18T07:43:23+08:00 Canada, EU should ally to protect democracies, Carney says, after ‘associate member’ proposal angers Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/306c8b56bc6002cf27e40ef398bb169d241718b75c451151e73a1cef04bac896 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (left) and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola at a joint press conference in Strasbourg, France, on Sep 17. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (left) and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola at a joint press conference in Strasbourg, France, on Sep 17. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-government-website-used-ai-search-tool-china-fbi-said-copied-anthropic The Business Times en 2026-09-18T07:26:50+08:00 US government website used AI search tool from China that FBI said copied Anthropic https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f568d1e6af8a81258673a81cc41d4c6d23e998958ef4d0909e6389d7025a578 The FBI accused Alibaba of copying Anthropic’s models to build its own artificial intelligence tools. The FBI accused Alibaba of copying Anthropic’s models to build its own artificial intelligence tools. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-says-claude-now-leads-quarter-work-building-its-next-ai-models The Business Times en 2026-09-18T07:00:22+08:00 Anthropic says Claude now leads a quarter of work building its next AI models https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f7cc40d34357978d21c2889fba959bd73e6c23d259cf5cdb2126f29a3d192e3 AI collaborated with humans on more than 90 per cent of the research work. AI collaborated with humans on more than 90 per cent of the research work. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapore-needs-safe-stable-and-green-source-energy-can-nuclear-provide-it The Business Times en 2026-09-18T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore needs a safe, stable and green source of energy. Can nuclear provide it? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b08b66ea790fcad7031a4833a5d0fe237fb1074dd67efa561a1b8bbcb5b74d25 image of senoko power plant Nuclear energy offers several potentially attractive advantages, including relatively stable fuel costs and the potential for greater electricity price stability. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/haidilao-oriental-kopi-how-some-asias-favourite-fb-players-are-faring-2026?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T07:00:00+08:00 From Haidilao to Oriental Kopi: How some of Asia’s favourite F&B players are faring in 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ac9cb709ff08969b882c9feb429e55517d35dcd3b1f64537394afed2d21dd278 BT takes a look at big names in the segment – both home-grown Singapore champions and massive regional operators. BT takes a look at big names in the segment – both home-grown Singapore champions and massive regional operators. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/starhub-5g-upgrade-may-defend-market-share-unlikely-reverse-underlying-earnings-slump?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T07:00:00+08:00 StarHub 5G upgrade may defend market share, but unlikely to reverse underlying earnings slump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b3a710b40c2d7c5b4d4c8c5104f92e0c6360a150867e0c4ff7c3cad7596ab4f With the upgrade, StarHub becomes only the second telco in Singapore to offer mass market plans using the 700 MHz low-frequency spectrum. With the upgrade, StarHub becomes only the second telco in Singapore to offer mass market plans using the 700 MHz low-frequency spectrum. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-aircraft-servicing-sector-taking-can-it-move-value-chain?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T07:00:00+08:00 Malaysia’s aircraft servicing sector is taking off, but can it move up the value chain? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e4949af451795b2695f8ccb8be0364d0a46bb5ba6c78ab0d1f43787c575b727e The MRO facility of Asia Digital Engineering in Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The company expects to reach 20 maintenance lines by end-2027. The MRO facility of Asia Digital Engineering in Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The company expects to reach 20 maintenance lines by end-2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/boj-lifts-interest-rates-31-year-high The Business Times en 2026-09-18T06:35:11+08:00 BOJ lifts interest rates to 31-year high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/417d062a5d6487537091ff09e442dd736efac97ef490245ec10635652ac7969e BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda said with underlying inflation approaching 2%, the central bank’s policy focus had shifted. BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda said with underlying inflation approaching 2%, the central bank’s policy focus had shifted. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-presses-iran-rein-houthis-after-saudi-appeal-over-red-sea-threat-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-18T06:20:55+08:00 China presses Iran to rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal over Red Sea threat: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c961afecacfe1dbed9c50a63f65d9375fb881266eb51bcb02a762fd8e6fd29b Any threat by the Houthis to shipping in the Red Sea and through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait (above) risks sharply worsening the global energy crisis. Any threat by the Houthis to shipping in the Red Sea and through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait (above) risks sharply worsening the global energy crisis. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-prices-fall-1-hopes-limited-supply-disruptions The Business Times en 2026-09-18T06:12:17+08:00 Oil prices fall 1% on hopes of limited supply disruptions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/49aefe827509e52ae06aaa50b810df179e00e127be69c8deb493560c4ed7c9a2 Brent crude futures fell US$1.01, or 1 per cent, to US$103.77 a barrel by 0020 GMT on Friday. Brent crude futures fell US$1.01, or 1 per cent, to US$103.77 a barrel by 0020 GMT on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-rise-after-fed-hike-oil-slips-yields-stabilise The Business Times en 2026-09-18T05:55:29+08:00 European stocks rise after Fed hike as oil slips, yields stabilise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 gained 0.9 per cent to close at 642.6 points on Thursday. The Stoxx 600 gained 0.9 per cent to close at 642.6 points on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-tech-leads-wall-street-higher-close-oil-eases-treasury-yields-dip The Business Times en 2026-09-18T05:43:07+08:00 US stocks: Tech leads Wall Street to higher close as oil eases, Treasury yields dip https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c21e57021925af87425407242d3871dcb06b18e7f217c7e9ea891be0e3afdafb The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 317.95 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 51,779.85 on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 317.95 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 51,779.85 on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/chinas-xpeng-plans-offer-tech-solutions-foreign-automakers-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-17T23:24:12+08:00 China’s XPeng plans to offer tech solutions to foreign automakers: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cf2088dd467742ccef4502829d578abf172e7b4cc084ca50ae14c379e314a966 XPeng plans to broaden its technology licensing and customisation business to cover robotaxis, robotics and other physical AI applications, says a source. XPeng plans to broaden its technology licensing and customisation business to cover robotaxis, robotics and other physical AI applications, says a source. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-street-climbs-easing-oil-prices-offer-reprieve-after-fed-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-09-17T22:52:23+08:00 Wall Street climbs as easing oil prices offer reprieve after Fed rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d5a4d8a09df179ce557fa295e3a3a0cfb340f8368aa10c0694e34f37d8cc8bed The US Federal Reserve’s policy decision has addressed a chronic source of anxiety, allowing investors to return to favourites.  The US Federal Reserve’s policy decision has addressed a chronic source of anxiety, allowing investors to return to favourites.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-parliament-discusses-changes-fiscal-deficit-limit The Business Times en 2026-09-17T22:01:50+08:00 Indonesia parliament discusses changes to fiscal deficit limit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/445a5bc6b2363d5d9c6bb1e8d376e3da48333928ca3cf52a0161a57f4f57f9a8 The business district in Jakarta. Current rules cap the government’s annual budget deficit at 3% of GDP and its public debt at 60%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/greenback-eases-peak-oil-prices-extend-decline-boj-focus The Business Times en 2026-09-17T21:09:42+08:00 Greenback eases from peak as oil prices extend decline; BOJ in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/397ec21c1c0cd690618d50aca2bea841a021271770977a484c43834a6f2970a6 An oil tank at a refinery in Saudi Arabia. Oil prices eased on Thursday, extending losses on reports of Saudi offering extra crude cargoes through Oman. An oil tank at a refinery in Saudi Arabia. Oil prices eased on Thursday, extending losses on reports of Saudi offering extra crude cargoes through Oman. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/standard-italian-fare-osteria-mozza?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T20:45:59+08:00 Standard Italian fare at Osteria Mozza https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/29b9222448e3a702c0cb490c869bf871e64984795608b6babaf9b6a67e69a753 Osteria Mozza’s new location in Ion Orchard has brasserie-style interiors. Osteria Mozza’s new location in Ion Orchard has brasserie-style interiors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/tea-sipping-britain-warms-growing-it-too The Business Times en 2026-09-17T20:41:52+08:00 Tea-sipping Britain warms up to growing it, too https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5b6a220812f07e48068c7900234b507e68a571ede271609e0c2c2ec06589ab2c Workers farm tea on Mark Wyatt’s land in Sussex, England. As British farmers confront intense heat waves tied to climate change, some are cultivating new crops rarely grown in their country. Despite its popularity, few in Britain have attempted to grow tea, let alone in the open air. A rapidly warming climate, however, may be changing that. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/north-south-corridor-opening-delayed-two-years-amid-construction-challenges?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T20:38:13+08:00 North-South Corridor opening delayed two years amid construction challenges https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f77da30ecfd395025e9697ef29d863af133d818cec2ec95553b9a1011de6f7b5 The North-South Corridor construction site at Thomson Road. Works in the Thomson area were affected by harder-than-expected rock formations underground. The North-South Corridor construction site at Thomson Road. Works in the Thomson area were affected by harder-than-expected rock formations underground. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/pinnacleduxton-haze-mask-20-years-singapores-best-designs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T20:00:00+08:00 From Pinnacle@Duxton to haze mask: 20 years of Singapore’s best designs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/515725773b6baae2903a2353e34149f28f8e3f1bec5e11f51f2e534003bd123f The Pinnacle@Duxton (left) and AIR+ Smart Mask are among hundreds of award-winning designs featured in the President’s Design Award’s exhibition to mark its 20th anniversary. The Pinnacle@Duxton (left) and AIR+ Smart Mask are among hundreds of award-winning designs featured in the exhibition.