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/opinion-features/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/oil-jumps-new-houthi-attacks-reported-kharg-island-blasts The Business Times en 2026-09-09T06:12:56+08:00 Oil jumps on new Houthi attacks, reported Kharg Island blasts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2318e27e7f915ed183b96c8f12debec0c72826741ded412c6c622d4cafbcc3c6 Brent oil rose 1 per cent on Tuesday (Sep 8) to settle close to US$98 a barrel. Brent oil rose 1 per cent on Tuesday (Sep 8) to settle close to US$98 a barrel. 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 giving a presentation at a climate leadership training programme on Tuesday (Sep 8) at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Former US vice-president Al Gore giving a presentation at a climate leadership training programme on Tuesday (Sep 8) at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. 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-bos-cio The Business Times en 2026-09-08T17:20:37+08:00 Singdollar emerges as safe haven currency amid US dollar volatility: BOS 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. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/floating-wind-farms-bendable-solar-cells-how-koike-wants-rewrite-tokyos-energy-blueprint The Business Times en 2026-09-08T07:00:00+08:00 Floating wind farms, bendable solar cells: How Koike wants to rewrite Tokyo’s energy blueprint https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a363830f1b25b30a70bcda77a02f8f395a7a41ddd65cb45877d295db08b0bab2 To make extreme heatwaves more bearable, Tokyo has implemented measures such as the installation of mist-spraying systems. To make extreme heatwaves more bearable, Tokyo has implemented measures such as the installation of mist-spraying systems. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/trade-deals-open-doors-someone-still-has-walk-through-them The Business Times en 2026-09-08T07:00:00+08:00 Trade deals open doors. Someone still has to walk through them https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cc6858feee4413c80adc487da2d837d7d10a2f688b48ae23ccd66f11906fa080 Life sciences is an ideal sector for the UK and Singapore to pilot a trade accelerator. The UK brings world-leading research, clinical expertise and a pipeline of companies while Singapore brings a sophisticated regulatory environment, deep capital markets and a strong biomedical ecosystem. Life sciences is an ideal sector for the UK and Singapore to pilot a trade accelerator. The UK brings world-leading research, clinical expertise and a pipeline of companies while Singapore brings a sophisticated regulatory environment, deep capital markets and a strong biomedical ecosystem. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-banks-court-younger-customers-more-climb-wealth-ladder The Business Times en 2026-09-08T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore banks court younger customers as more climb wealth ladder https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4149a69119e0991b9ed367fafc93f026e4bde262beeae393c1bd8233d735a07 Greater financial literacy and easier access to investing are driving this shift, with young adults becoming more deliberate about growing their wealth. Greater financial literacy and easier access to investing are driving this shift, with young adults becoming more deliberate about growing their wealth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/tokyo-reverses-baby-bust-ai-matchmaking-and-generous-subsidies The Business Times en 2026-09-08T07:00:00+08:00 Tokyo reverses baby bust with AI matchmaking and generous subsidies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4976c7656fdc8cc3f38a0a5e5ba21912b4f542ee238a8afa40b9982c96888174 Children at a nursery school in Tokyo. Tokyo stands out as a rare Japanese prefecture whose population is growing while the national total is shrinking. Children at a nursery school in Tokyo. Tokyo stands out as a rare Japanese prefecture whose population is growing while the national total is shrinking. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/lawsuit-ex-advisers-adds-claims-arising-hao-marts-lease-taste-orchard The Business Times en 2026-09-08T07:00:00+08:00 Lawsuit from ex-advisers adds to claims arising from Hao Mart’s lease of Taste Orchard https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/92e545f8ca1cf827c9ce867c852543cfe789439cfd40653fd41161c8a1b63fbf Taste Orchard was a five-storey concept store operated by Hao Mart at the OG Orchard Point building in Somerset. Taste Orchard was a five-storey concept store operated by Hao Mart at the OG Orchard Point building in Somerset. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/why-wall-street-can-keep-rising-even-fed-turns-hawkish The Business Times en 2026-09-08T07:00:00+08:00 Why Wall Street can keep rising even as the Fed turns hawkish https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c448adaf47475bf43a6aa0532336d3af779afce31f94fb930bb8bb999ae9ee96 Wall Street is effectively betting that US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh will administer a small dose of monetary medicine without killing the patient. Wall Street is effectively betting that US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh will administer a small dose of monetary medicine without killing the patient. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-employers-grow-selective-nearly-half-plan-hold-headcount-steady-q4-survey The Business Times en 2026-09-08T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore employers grow selective as nearly half plan to hold headcount steady in Q4: survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a001f235e0cb34e766dd270c79a8c916c5eeabeaf62d9e649dbc2eeb48622f3 Singapore’s seasonally adjusted net employment outlook is unchanged from the previous quarter but has declined compared with the same period last year. Singapore’s seasonally adjusted net employment outlook is unchanged from the previous quarter but has declined compared with the same period last year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-canadas-bombardier-cannot-sell-us-unless-it-builds-there The Business Times en 2026-09-08T06:28:24+08:00 Trump says Canada’s Bombardier cannot sell in US unless it builds there https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fc62b45f9db1c8c31368f3f112dab8c937237badf79dd31123f9c6ec4a11e81b Generic of Bombardier logo on June 9, 2026. Generic of Bombardier logo on June 9, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/brent-oil-surges-near-us100-attacks-halt-saudi-energy-sites The Business Times en 2026-09-08T06:00:05+08:00 Brent oil surges near US$100 as attacks halt Saudi energy sites https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a0edc3859ad7e3f6b2a57c59038593a3f9fa946a746a3f2c0ef58591fb20446 Goldman Sachs raised its Brent and WTI price forecasts for December 2026 and for 2027, reflecting its new assumption that shipping disruptions will continue into 2027. Goldman Sachs raised its Brent and WTI price forecasts for December 2026 and for 2027, reflecting its new assumption that shipping disruptions will continue into 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-subdued-surging-crude-sharpens-focus-ecb-rate-path The Business Times en 2026-09-08T05:45:34+08:00 European shares subdued as surging crude sharpens focus on ECB rate path https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index was little changed on Monday. The Stoxx 600 index was little changed on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/investing-era-ai-techflation-and-higher-bond-yields The Business Times en 2026-09-08T05:00:00+08:00 Investing in an era of AI, techflation and higher bond yields https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/63f603a84b6d3ac75c6532275ea51555967655379f990145623cadf40ad41072 Kelvin Tay, chief investment officer for Asia at Pictet Wealth Management. Kelvin Tay, chief investment officer for Asia at Pictet Wealth Management. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/volkswagen-finds-defence-future-german-plant-amid-major-overhaul The Business Times en 2026-09-07T23:18:06+08:00 Volkswagen finds defence future for German plant amid major overhaul https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b65b6279b6d03c869a357857a49426e7b71e519c00c6ae1bc2104c1ef180f445 The move highlights how rising defence spending in Europe could help absorb excess manufacturing capacity in the automotive sector. The move highlights how rising defence spending in Europe could help absorb excess manufacturing capacity in the automotive sector. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/new-huawei-device-chinas-answer-foldable-iphone The Business Times en 2026-09-07T22:18:47+08:00 New Huawei device is China’s answer to foldable iPhone https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/316e2dd76f284c89837682b00082b9b9d0c1ad0a9f985c7ff0b9ce9966597901 The new device increases the complexity of engineering as well as the price: to 19,999 yuan (US$2,980) or about 10 per cent more. The new device increases the complexity of engineering as well as the price: to 19,999 yuan (US$2,980) or about 10 per cent more. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/yen-hits-seven-month-high-dollar-soft-ahead-us-inflation The Business Times en 2026-09-07T21:07:12+08:00 Yen hits seven-month high; dollar soft ahead of US inflation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a92ce86b20be6652b926da534527fa6dc5647ecf1bb9467f571d9d79dd005e30 The dollar slid to as low as 154.05 yen, its lowest since February. The dollar slid to as low as 154.05 yen, its lowest since February. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-and-luxembourg-working-deepen-ties-quantum-tech-ai-space-satellite-communications The Business Times en 2026-09-07T20:52:26+08:00 Singapore and Luxembourg working to deepen ties in quantum tech, AI, space, satellite communications https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/da0949f7be791fb73e7f8c22d328892362bd942e090b77843df04b9fa6c14582 Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) meeting his Luxembourg counterpart Luc Frieden, who is on his first official visit to Singapore as prime minister from Sep 6 to 8. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) meeting his Luxembourg counterpart Luc Frieden, who is on his first official visit to Singapore as prime minister from Sep 6 to 8. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/jaguar-land-rover-plans-cut-4000-jobs-tackle-costs The Business Times en 2026-09-07T20:25:58+08:00 Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut 4,000 jobs to tackle costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ee52a90052fe33872a41be69dbdb8b53ad95994ffaa175f3a4b208f3a42927b The cuts, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce over the next two years, are part of a plan to save £1.7 billion (US$2.3 billion). The cuts, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce over the next two years, are part of a plan to save £1.7 billion (US$2.3 billion). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesian-carriers-face-us1-million-daily-hit-krakatau-ash-grounds-jakarta-flights The Business Times en 2026-09-07T19:05:58+08:00 Indonesian carriers face US$1 million daily hit as Krakatau ash grounds Jakarta flights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab03846df6908b58eba6f5e827d9371d734d608bee67f825165e2b5e6d1dcdb3 Stranded passengers at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Monday (Sep 7). The country’s other airports do not match its capacity or connectivity. Stranded passengers at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Monday (Sep 7). The country’s other airports do not match its capacity or connectivity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/peso-left-behind-asia-oil-shock-erodes-us-dollar-reserves The Business Times en 2026-09-07T19:00:30+08:00 Peso left behind in Asia as oil shock erodes US dollar reserves https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3fca07f8ebaf53efd922e17fc234fd1888732e47a7d1dc32ea5b27978578219c In a quarter when all its emerging-market Asian peers advanced against the US dollar, the peso fell. It’s down 6.2% this year, and is the region’s worst-performing currency. In a quarter when all its emerging-market Asian peers advanced against the US dollar, the peso fell. It’s down 6.2% this year, and is the region’s worst-performing currency. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sheins-value-down-us5-billion-among-hks-worst-post-ipo-weeks The Business Times en 2026-09-07T18:50:00+08:00 Shein’s value down US$5 billion, among HK’s worst post-IPO weeks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b50cae75e6a9701e376821feea4166263f6a35c4a31cb870f106634893244ab0 Even after a 3.2 per cent surge on Monday, their first gain since the IPO, the shares closed 19 per cent down from the HK$48.56 offering price. Even after a 3.2 per cent surge on Monday, their first gain since the IPO, the shares closed 19 per cent down from the HK$48.56 offering price. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-fall-monday-sti-down-0-2 The Business Times en 2026-09-07T18:45:43+08:00 Singapore stocks fall on Monday; STI down 0.2% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb Across the broader market on Sep 7, gainers outnumbered losers 263 to 258, after 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.6 billion changed hands. Across the broader market on Sep 7, gainers outnumbered losers 263 to 258, after 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.6 billion changed hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-7 The Business Times en 2026-09-07T18:30:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 7) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2109aba23ce418addd24fe378895996109040ca3578dba1ae674ecb266e504d In F&B services, two out of the five categories record on year growth. In F&B services, two out of the five categories record on year growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-finance-minister-healey-seeks-set-out-brighter-vision-tough-budget The Business Times en 2026-09-07T18:17:17+08:00 UK finance minister Healey seeks to set out brighter vision before tough Budget https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a67f21e2344adf8625dd3acd7a46529b4e35bb87228c4145fa4ed908a7e3833b John Healey said: “Staying true to our values means being honest about the need to control government spending.” John Healey said: “Staying true to our values means being honest about the need to control government spending.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/marco-polo-marine-inks-agreement-s139-million-rto-fuji-offset-plates-manufacturing The Business Times en 2026-09-07T17:38:41+08:00 Marco Polo Marine inks agreement for S$139 million RTO of Fuji Offset Plates Manufacturing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ddca6110618a3be9b7559975cad2f07c4b76d1522ff89fe27b56a506312b5bc7 Under the agreement, Fuji Offset Plates – which will be renamed MPSE upon completion – will acquire Marco Polo Shipyard and MP Marine. Under the agreement, Fuji Offset Plates – which will be renamed MPSE upon completion – will acquire Marco Polo Shipyard and MP Marine. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/most-ai-confident-organisations-are-often-most-exposed The Business Times en 2026-09-07T17:10:17+08:00 The most AI-confident organisations are often the most exposed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1e0cbe688c7c62fa4a9ece7425b33424abe2f4278cd736e4c74826e42ea32f38 About 72% of Singapore businesses say they will deploy agentic AI in the next two years, says Deloitte, but only 14% of their leaders say they have mature governance in place. About 72% of Singapore businesses say they will deploy agentic AI in the next two years, says Deloitte, but only 14% of their leaders say they have mature governance in place. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/google-cathay-pacific-use-ai-tackle-aviations-top-climate-headache The Business Times en 2026-09-07T17:07:57+08:00 Google, Cathay Pacific use AI to tackle aviation’s top climate headache https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15c8432abc527b342fd624808d7749b1fa752d2e6ac0db036830df487ba71ca9 A Cathay Pacific aircraft takes off at Hong Kong International Airport. Cathay Pacific is Google’s first airline partner in the Asia-Pacific to try out its AI-powered contrail mitigation technology. Cathay Pacific is Google’s first airline partner in the Asia-Pacific to try out its AI-powered contrail mitigation technology. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-americas-debt-binge-starting-matter The Business Times en 2026-09-07T16:58:54+08:00 Why America’s debt binge is starting to matter https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e07a0061d04e46ebcd79c0d4526b8a34c5c6408562b6d59620d4b042c82a9bc5 The AI bubble popping will signal the start of a new era of tighter money, in which AI mega projects will be harder to fund. The AI bubble popping will signal the start of a new era of tighter money, in which AI mega projects will be harder to fund. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/malaysia-eyes-huawei-chips-ai-project-despite-us-warning The Business Times en 2026-09-07T16:46:22+08:00 Malaysia eyes Huawei chips for AI project despite US warning https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/01bfe7aa4c4a9be1400422f7d521bad78a373a17a4c3aa1058603efdb1ded3aa It is seriously evaluating using Huawei’s AI hardware as the backbone of a RM2 billion (US$494 million) initiative intended to give the country greater control over national data. It is seriously evaluating using Huawei’s AI hardware as the backbone of a RM2 billion (US$494 million) initiative intended to give the country greater control over national data. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/how-singapore-can-become-switzerland-chips The Business Times en 2026-09-07T16:02:58+08:00 How Singapore can become the ‘Switzerland of chips’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1e48e5d133ea07828f098133166ca9ff173a5e994560e3e32e8c16d34d929cd6 The Republic accounts for about 10% of the global semiconductor output, and 20% of semiconductor equipment production, says EDB. The Republic accounts for about 10% of the global semiconductor output, and 20% of semiconductor equipment production, says EDB. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/dbs-citi-bypass-traditional-banking-hours-cross-border-tokenised-deposit-trial The Business Times en 2026-09-07T15:58:07+08:00 DBS, Citi bypass traditional banking hours in cross-border tokenised deposit trial https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f4af91e7c19517c9d631a483923874ab0d5cbffa252d3e47d1b2d89914b413e DBS launched its blockchain-powered banking suite, including treasury tokens, in 2024 to support instantaneous value transfers. DBS launched its blockchain-powered banking suite, including treasury tokens, in 2024 to support instantaneous value transfers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/indias-central-bank-withdraws-over-six-trillion-rupees-bank-liquidity-after-record-spike The Business Times en 2026-09-07T15:50:41+08:00 India’s central bank withdraws over six trillion rupees of bank liquidity after record spike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ed448fa93113656e48cec8cc9e6d8b8ae6e9342ce06885723134434820252077 The RBI’s total liquidity withdrawals have topped 8.5 trillion rupees, and these funds will come back to the system as the operations mature. The RBI’s total liquidity withdrawals have topped 8.5 trillion rupees, and these funds will come back to the system as the operations mature. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/frances-sacred-food-culture-faces-existential-reckoning The Business Times en 2026-09-07T15:48:36+08:00 France’s sacred food culture faces an existential reckoning https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aeda5e59191f426731f33bffd11efa536bcf4f12c581064389cc0197176ecdb1 Wheat farmers, who supply the core ingredient for France’s baguettes and croissants, are at the sharp end of the shift in France’s status as an agri-powerhouse, with small, family-owned farms passed down through centuries now struggling to compete against lower-cost rivals. Wheat farmers, who supply the core ingredient for France’s baguettes and croissants, are at the sharp end of the shift in France’s status as an agri-powerhouse, with small, family-owned farms passed down through centuries now struggling to compete against lower-cost rivals. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/malaysia-lifts-emergency-declaration-sarawak-district-fire-haze-eases The Business Times en 2026-09-07T15:43:39+08:00 Malaysia lifts emergency declaration in Sarawak district as fire haze eases https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ace4633c260f06020b0ff9da8de61eaff05b21348eb806047e68d5680fee7501 Haze shrouds the Sarawak Legislative Assembly building in Kuching, capital of the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo, on September 5, 2026. Haze shrouds the Sarawak Legislative Assembly building in Kuching, capital of the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo, on September 5, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/china-insurer-capital-injections-could-boost-stock-investments-analysts-say The Business Times en 2026-09-07T15:11:39+08:00 China insurer capital injections could boost stock investments, analysts say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1dcb4aae2d32a572592af78ac8384335fa9cbe808c4ebef6b13e237c026c4fcd China Life Insurance (Group) Co said that it will receive 35 billion yuan and China Taiping Insurance Group seven billion yuan, while PICC Group plans to raise up to 15 billion yuan through a private A-share placement to the finance ministry. China Life Insurance (Group) Co said that it will receive 35 billion yuan and China Taiping Insurance Group seven billion yuan, while PICC Group plans to raise up to 15 billion yuan through a private A-share placement to the finance ministry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uk-house-prices-fall-first-time-november-2023 The Business Times en 2026-09-07T15:10:09+08:00 UK house prices fall for first time since November 2023 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/829dfccddcb78699ecdb0649b936fb965db1fcb17b8841ec99fe8a7c8069155d Some buyers have held back on purchases due to higher borrowing costs following the US.-Iran war. Some buyers have held back on purchases due to higher borrowing costs following the US.-Iran war. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/insolvent-australian-developer-bathla-gets-stopgap-funding-debt-crisis-lingers The Business Times en 2026-09-07T14:51:42+08:00 Insolvent Australian developer Bathla gets stopgap funding as debt crisis lingers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/563178ba28529016bb6986a5e6318507e5c9b4cf9c5ca6e02be78dafd878cdda The crisis at Bathla is spotlighting the risks that Australia’s regulator had warned about in private lending particularly in the real estate sector.  The crisis at Bathla is spotlighting the risks that Australia’s regulator had warned about in private lending particularly in the real estate sector.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-hong-kong-banks-benefit-most-asia-capital-markets-deepen-h2-morgan-stanley The Business Times en 2026-09-07T14:38:19+08:00 Singapore, Hong Kong banks to benefit most as Asia capital markets deepen in H2: Morgan Stanley https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/70dd4673d13352c5ed1587bf69d91c425614fb7a02b0d3c79facbfcb1ea74f3e Singapore and Hong Kong benefit from strong regulatory frameworks, deep institutional investor bases and their ability to intermediate capital across Asia. Singapore and Hong Kong benefit from strong regulatory frameworks, deep institutional investor bases and their ability to intermediate capital across Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/parliament-debate-political-salaries-week-pm-wong-and-chan-chun-sing-speak-sep-8 The Business Times en 2026-09-07T14:23:55+08:00 Parliament to debate political salaries this week; PM Wong and Chan Chun Sing to speak on Sep 8 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c629e79225e65434642afbb0e64036613364b9b8688392750315490e4aac747e Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing will make statements on the issue on Sep 8. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing will make statements on the issue on Sep 8. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-retail-sales-rise-just-1-5-july-under-consensus-forecast The Business Times en 2026-09-07T13:00:00+08:00 Singapore retail sales rise by just 1.5% in July, under consensus forecast https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2109aba23ce418addd24fe378895996109040ca3578dba1ae674ecb266e504d In F&B services, two out of the five categories record on year growth. In F&B services, two out of the five categories record on year growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-inflation-rises-more-expected-2-53-august-remains-within-central-bank-target The Business Times en 2026-09-07T12:56:26+08:00 Thai inflation rises more than expected to 2.53% in August, remains within central bank target https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ed5d23789d922ec14c038204bd619e3c11d1e3e47cd7c87b1e76956027332456 Inflation may continue to accelerate in September, driven by higher prices of oil, food and transportation, said a commerce ministry official. Inflation may continue to accelerate in September, driven by higher prices of oil, food and transportation, said a commerce ministry official. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/americas-naval-disaster The Business Times en 2026-09-07T12:52:13+08:00 America’s naval disaster https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c522276833214240535a6ffd13087e5d08d3958919eb50b18f174a51925d78b Deteriorating conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln (above) exemplify a fall in US fleet readiness to 68% in 2025, well below the Navy’s 80% target. Deteriorating conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln (above) exemplify a fall in US fleet readiness to 68% in 2025, well below the Navy’s 80% target. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/crypto-alternative-assets/bitcoin-based-liquid-network-hit-us320-million-hack-halts-transactions The Business Times en 2026-09-07T12:35:43+08:00 Bitcoin-based Liquid Network hit by US$320 million hack, halts transactions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/37d30df2593fce1468aec3bf8c559c8fcacfa698c38c19fb42c0ddd50baee4be Liquid Network is managed by a federation of more than 80 exchanges, infrastructure companies and asset managers, according to Blockstream. Liquid Network is managed by a federation of more than 80 exchanges, infrastructure companies and asset managers, according to Blockstream. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/foxconn-says-third-quarter-outperform-market-expectations-ai-strength The Business Times en 2026-09-07T12:09:48+08:00 Foxconn says third quarter to outperform market expectations on AI strength https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cff7d21eed1875884f66ba56d976385e98161c89d227201642df6a44c8d551dd Foxconn’s revenue in August rose 51.98% from a year earlier to US$29.15 billion, the highest amount ever for August. Foxconn’s revenue in August rose 51.98% from a year earlier to US$29.15 billion, the highest amount ever for August. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-unveils-2030-funding-push-food-security-and-rural-modernisation The Business Times en 2026-09-07T11:45:35+08:00 China unveils 2030 funding push for food security and rural modernisation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b00bd0876826ceb160f5914f2e4f4d58ef213982727136cdd5ed66e73287c48f China will expand agricultural insurance, including full-cost and planting-income coverage for staple crops such as rice, wheat, corn and soybeans. China will expand agricultural insurance, including full-cost and planting-income coverage for staple crops such as rice, wheat, corn and soybeans. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/are-developers-over-optimistic-bullish-housing-land-bids The Business Times en 2026-09-07T11:12:59+08:00 Are developers over-optimistic with bullish housing land bids? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/64ca0ab1537062c67f5554b61872c6f1c4757b9310c7db9558246597cc05c2e8 Potential economic weakness could lead to softer new private housing demand in late 2027, early 2028 Potential economic weakness could lead to softer new private housing demand in late 2027, early 2028 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-new-home-presale-rules-could-cut-land-sales-30-goldman The Business Times en 2026-09-07T11:04:41+08:00 China’s new home-presale rules could cut land sales by 30%: Goldman https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/773055d2406b65dc146b2763dc8101e8fe223ee873a3c4d705b2da766a29413d In the first seven months of 2026, land sales revenue by local governments nationwide dropped 30.8% to 1.2 trillion yuan. In the first seven months of 2026, land sales revenue by local governments nationwide dropped 30.8% to 1.2 trillion yuan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/hormuz-traffic-dips-lowest-may-after-us-iranian-strikes-ships The Business Times en 2026-09-07T10:33:20+08:00 Hormuz traffic dips to lowest since May after US, Iranian strikes on ships https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3c997dd9829c94e9d256f5ba3f6354387119d7162e9457f4896a0df60f1d37f5 Only two vessels passed through the strait on Sep 5 while six went through on Sep 6, mostly using the Iranian route. Only two vessels passed through the strait on Sep 5 while six went through on Sep 6, mostly using the Iranian route. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/uobkh-alpha-picks-beats-sti-august-due-large-caps-sats-september The Business Times en 2026-09-07T09:01:28+08:00 UOBKH ‘Alpha Picks’ beats STI in August due to large-caps; Sats in for September https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/df8206abb308c99459826631ff4b30d13cea3ddc26ad77c1a87798cefdc34464 Sats was added on its strong underlying performance and expected improvements in near-term margin headwinds. Sats was added on its strong underlying performance and expected improvements in near-term margin headwinds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/seven-indonesian-airports-remain-shut-due-volcanic-ash-anak-krakatau The Business Times en 2026-09-07T08:54:49+08:00 Seven Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/355551809de65f1b9b9c80d80b007b6bb368eea2db893c6f4f42b35aa3ccb3ba Passengers were left stranded as flights were cancelled at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Sep 6. Passengers were left stranded as flights were cancelled at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Sep 6. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/ix-biopharma-closes-us-military-approval-pain-drug The Business Times en 2026-09-07T08:37:10+08:00 iX Biopharma closes in on US military approval for pain drug https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6b59b2193e00a584d0c35ce385a8ed039d643fb1ed4371e963ceae0d17f1ab67 An emergency approval would enable the company to deploy Wafermine to US armed forces ahead of full FDA approval. An emergency approval would enable the company to deploy Wafermine to US armed forces ahead of full FDA approval. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-cse-global-marco-polo-marine-ix-biopharma The Business Times en 2026-09-07T08:35:44+08:00 Stocks to watch: CSE Global, Marco Polo Marine, iX Biopharma https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/45ba54b80c0c0cfd9b4eba3355317eac013fd96cfea50dbfcec2a8013e7457f3 The board of CSE Global led by group managing director Lim Boon Kheng is reviewing a strategic review conducted by its financial adviser, Jefferies Singapore. The board of CSE Global led by group managing director Lim Boon Kheng is reviewing a strategic review conducted by its financial adviser, Jefferies Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-holds-decline-traders-weigh-prospects-us-fed-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-09-07T08:20:11+08:00 Gold holds decline as traders weigh prospects for US Fed rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/481e322fb6aec29c97f99ce1e8e493b3eca646996cef512e5093030ee6a6c0db Gold has settled in a relatively narrow range since bouncing back from a floor near US$4,000 an ounce in July. Gold has settled in a relatively narrow range since bouncing back from a floor near US$4,000 an ounce in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nikkei-kospi-rally-strong-us-jobs-data-brighten-global-growth-outlook The Business Times en 2026-09-07T08:00:34+08:00 Nikkei, Kospi rally as strong US jobs data brighten global growth outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3c2bf3c8d11212e93d14fa181ad7ac64809ff82c1d8a8fb1b292dcc5c96b5ec6 MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.9%. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.9%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-extends-gains-us-and-iran-target-ships-tit-tat-attacks The Business Times en 2026-09-07T07:36:36+08:00 Oil extends gains as US and Iran target ships in tit-for-tat attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/52a1c67a50dc2537d250e04532e2b0d0b9d509d2ab3e291016062ae2e74eda07 Crude surged in the week ended Sep 6 after hostilities flared between the US and Iran after a period of relative calm. Crude surged in the week ended Sep 6 after hostilities flared between the US and Iran after a period of relative calm.