https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropics-ipo-prospectus-shows-sweeping-ai-vision-surging-costs The Business Times en 2026-09-29T08:45:52+08:00 Anthropic’s IPO prospectus shows sweeping AI vision, surging costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/764002e3e748cc55308e5ee397467a9b1b212ac9dd25a980e3c9d71832512a83 Anthropic’s public market debut is likely to be pushed to after the November US midterm elections. Anthropic’s public market debut is likely to be pushed to after the November US midterm elections. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stock-watch-mapletree-industrial-trust?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-29T08:38:07+08:00 Stock to watch: Mapletree Industrial Trust https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f267f87a3866604702ae2c3dfce7ba523a70cbd536136d70293eec788aec3b75 Mapletree Industrial Trust is set to sell a data centre property in the US for about US$9.8 million in cash. Mapletree Industrial Trust is set to sell a data centre property in the US for about US$9.8 million in cash. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/sydney-data-centre-plan-scrapped-developer-after-community-backlash The Business Times en 2026-09-29T08:35:31+08:00 Sydney data centre plan scrapped by developer after community backlash https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/acceddefd7e1ead7c75002709000f59887eadb697a65721ae38720ffa2fd016b A protest sign is displayed outside a home in the suburb of Lane Cove, Sydney, Australia, Aug 25, 2026. A protest sign is displayed outside a home in the suburb of Lane Cove, Sydney, Australia, Aug 25, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/mapletree-industrial-trust-sell-minnesota-data-centre-property-us9-8-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-29T07:54:36+08:00 Mapletree Industrial Trust to sell Minnesota data centre property for US$9.8 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/147a542f3a07ee10dfb69a55495dc18b2d01dc96bae8da7bef56f5ec0da6c9c1 The single-storey property’s lease agreement had an option to purchase dated Mar 18, 2014, says Mapletree Industrial Trust’s manager. The single-storey property’s lease agreement had an option to purchase dated Mar 18, 2014, says Mapletree Industrial Trust’s manager. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trumps-ai-meeting-tech-ceos-focus-finding-balance-us-house-speaker-says The Business Times en 2026-09-29T07:26:44+08:00 Trump’s AI meeting with tech CEOs to focus on finding balance, US House speaker says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/53ebb8ef302fa1f179552b5aebbf7ba3c8fafc0df0712e11e80dd0f8eff22838 President Trump has downplayed concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence harming people. President Trump has downplayed concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence harming people. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/chinas-crowded-car-industry-moves-towards-consolidation The Business Times en 2026-09-29T07:15:00+08:00 China’s crowded car industry moves towards consolidation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/405a90661c2dcb992c4dbd32ce445af6d3167e7477965fea7552d05d3216e5c4 A battery pack on an assembly line at Geely Automobile’s Zeekr factory in Ningbo, China. The country’s domestic car market has been shrinking since 2017 amid a depression in Chinese consumer spending. China’s domestic car market has been shrinking since 2017 amid a depression in Chinese consumer spending. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-fed-watchdog-flags-apparent-data-breaches-retiring-staff-member The Business Times en 2026-09-29T07:07:19+08:00 US Fed watchdog flags apparent data breaches by retiring staff member https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/208a9beec0f7ca80ec91361d36730f290d8de3806e998a55564817df95eb4c23 The Fed’s Inspector General said it became aware of the issues around the retiring employee in July 2025.  The Fed’s Inspector General said it became aware of the issues around the retiring employee in July 2025.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/india-opportunity-singapore-should-not-underestimate The Business Times en 2026-09-29T07:00:00+08:00 The India opportunity Singapore should not underestimate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dc969826a1fdf582b18594aee8dcfd61b5d4904032268a14540b8903ba9b0c52 International Tech Park Bangalore Within 18 months of opening, International Tech Park Bangalore, generated more than 2,500 skilled jobs and secured commitments for 75% office space. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/how-many-will-survive-bubble-fears-arise-chinas-humanoid-robotics-face-reality-check?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-29T07:00:00+08:00 ‘How many will survive?’: Bubble fears arise as China’s humanoid robotics face reality check https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/289e9ec373a72c76b517a0269da5ed35f5b4b2ef544ac4409b765c6c4f5c95c7 Robots for various purposes from caregiving to making coffee on display at the Shanghai Humanoid Robot Innovation Incubator. Robots for various purposes from caregiving to making coffee on display at the Shanghai Humanoid Robot Innovation Incubator. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-broadens-travel-curbs-encompass-family-top-ai-talent The Business Times en 2026-09-29T06:46:21+08:00 China broadens travel curbs to encompass family of top AI talent https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3fe2c286057068fb512553cc9b43974f91d5cdf2f9874092175ce38a07a9f485 Daxing Airport in Beijing (pictured). China has restricted foreign travel for top AI professionals in private firms since earlier in 2026, to safeguard its technology. Daxing Airport in Beijing (pictured). China has restricted foreign travel for top AI professionals in private firms since earlier in 2026, to safeguard its technology. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/us-faa-delays-boeing-737-max-10-certification-shares-dive-7 The Business Times en 2026-09-29T06:41:21+08:00 US FAA delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification, shares dive 7% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de624374da40f5ed0d4693993c54f953c7bbaedc022806aec0ea3865d4dd5591 Boeing shares closed down 6.9 per cent over concerns about further delays to the MAX 10. Boeing shares closed down 6.9 per cent over concerns about further delays to the MAX 10. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/nvidia-rival-amd-buy-industry-pioneers-ai-startup-world-labs-us8-2-billion The Business Times en 2026-09-29T06:26:50+08:00 Nvidia rival AMD to buy industry pioneer’s AI startup World Labs for US$8.2 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/df2afa5acf70d0cd80930247a6c04658a4aeb07ec2f987233462d828f84f7e3d The all-stock transaction to buy World Labs, which develops AI software that runs applications in the physical world, is expected to close by end-2026. The all-stock transaction to buy World Labs, which develops AI software that runs applications in the physical world, is expected to close by end-2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-muted-oil-and-bond-pressures-offset-uk-homebuilder-rally The Business Times en 2026-09-29T06:13:02+08:00 European shares muted as oil and bond pressures offset UK homebuilder rally https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed flat at 638.68 on Monday. The Stoxx 600 closed flat at 638.68 on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-fall-higher-oil-prices-treasury-yields-weigh The Business Times en 2026-09-29T06:07:09+08:00 US stocks fall as higher oil prices, Treasury yields weigh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eb1f45d0502894a8d09e4b67885eff2de06ab00e24ff24afc13f6d1acc68c4d1 Crude prices had jumped after US President Donald Trump rejected a peace deal from Iran. Crude prices had jumped after US President Donald Trump rejected a peace deal from Iran. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-ticks-us-iran-talks-fail-assuage-supply-fears The Business Times en 2026-09-29T06:01:48+08:00 Oil ticks up as US-Iran talks fail to assuage supply fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7d9a2b2f5ddf20c92fce301191e480237272ae8b5d85f670c078994ca8d01d12 Traders have been parsing conflicting signals on progress towards a US-Iran ceasefire and a reopening of the vital waterway. Traders have been parsing conflicting signals on progress towards a US-Iran ceasefire and a reopening of the vital waterway. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/making-sense-financial-numbers-driving-big-bucks-real-estate-decisions?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-29T05:00:00+08:00 Making sense of financial numbers driving big-bucks real estate decisions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/470fded5645d5df5c340e9e5da79de9c33f094878550e5ec55a68536f3cff4f6 What are the commonly used property valuation methods? What are the commonly used property valuation methods? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ubs-faces-9-profit-hit-latest-swiss-capital-plan The Business Times en 2026-09-28T23:17:38+08:00 UBS faces 9% profit hit from latest Swiss capital plan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/48f49b49bcaa40edded0eedaefd596d67b5b4b05c267911abd02a8a737da3479 The plan would require UBS to back 90 per cent of the value of its foreign units with high-quality equity capital known as CET1. The plan would require UBS to back 90 per cent of the value of its foreign units with high-quality equity capital known as CET1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/india-trade-minister-visit-us-deal-talks The Business Times en 2026-09-28T22:46:29+08:00 India trade minister to visit US for deal talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ef68f3e8a6581e549f658221afaf2141a9d81ca4d4f84e8189662f7497e8d6b6 Trade Minister Piyush Goyal will also join a G20 trade ministers’ meeting in Wisconsin, at the invitation of US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Trade Minister Piyush Goyal will also join a G20 trade ministers’ meeting in Wisconsin, at the invitation of US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-iran-set-hold-separate-talks-mediators-both-pessimistic-about-deal-midterms The Business Times en 2026-09-28T22:10:00+08:00 US, Iran set to hold separate talks with mediators; both pessimistic about deal before midterms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0a372df9bf9063afcd637e83a0ebb574e9932dc3347b1357d455a1a6d27829c0 The US said it wants Iran to make commitments to reopen Hormuz and concessions on its nuclear programme, said people familiar with the matter. The US said it wants Iran to make commitments to reopen Hormuz and concessions on its nuclear programme, said people familiar with the matter. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-opens-lower-oil-spikes-after-trump-rejects-iran-peace-proposal The Business Times en 2026-09-28T21:41:54+08:00 Wall St opens lower as oil spikes after Trump rejects Iran peace proposal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c21e57021925af87425407242d3871dcb06b18e7f217c7e9ea891be0e3afdafb The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 180.1 points, or 0.35 per cent, at the open to 51,648.48. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 180.1 points, or 0.35 per cent, at the open to 51,648.48. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/rolls-royce-invest-us398-million-uk-manufacturing The Business Times en 2026-09-28T21:29:07+08:00 Rolls-Royce to invest US$398 million in UK manufacturing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f9219cc03843264f2d542cbfec4dcbd94d5d551774de617a1d90b4cee59cedf The company has invested more than £3 billion in the UK since 2023 and spent over £2.8 billion with UK-based suppliers in 2025 alone. The company has invested more than £3 billion in the UK since 2023 and spent over £2.8 billion with UK-based suppliers in 2025 alone. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-electricity-retailers-offerings-meet-higher-demand-amid-middle-east-conflict?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T20:46:39+08:00 Singapore electricity retailers up offerings to meet higher demand amid Middle East conflict https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/85d1645574b3366fdda96b6732ed6dfd855b9869afa912993abb0dd78ef88bce A birds-eye view of the Singapore skyline, including the Central Business District. The electricity tariff set by grid operator SP Group and regulated by EMA has been rising since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Feb 28. The electricity tariff set by grid operator SP Group and regulated by EMA has been rising since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Feb 28. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/greenback-near-two-month-high-us-iran-stalemate-bolsters-oil-fed-rate-hike-bets The Business Times en 2026-09-28T20:39:01+08:00 Greenback near two-month high as US-Iran stalemate bolsters oil, Fed rate hike bets  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6595d80e0aeac25d7d79f089120404204c8cb862f973a1c6b796c7af77e29149 US dollar bills being counted by a banker at a bank in Westminster, Colorado. A relentless rise in long-end Treasury yields have supported the greenback. A relentless rise in long-end US Treasury yields have supported the greenback. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapores-air-quality-largely-moderate-levels-pm2-5-spikes-most-regions-haze-persists?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T20:35:56+08:00 Singapore’s air quality largely at moderate levels, but PM2.5 spikes in most regions as haze persists https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ae98ec76e9810c577f921d654b1f8a3c158d3ff1693404d4a17c89e163375a8 Haze is seen from The Pinnacle@Duxton in Singapore. Air quality is considered unhealthy when the 24-hour PSI is in the range of 101 to 200. Air quality is considered unhealthy when the 24-hour PSI is in the range of 101 to 200. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/my-grandfathers-legacy-sherman-kwek-lays-out-three-year-plan-cdl-drive-returns?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T19:23:48+08:00 ‘My grandfather’s legacy’: Sherman Kwek lays out three-year plan for CDL to drive returns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/52df0199d0bb645bb375f7c876d2c2864069b28c6245844ef3dbae205ca79f4b From left: CDL’s group chief financial officer Yiong Yim Ming; group general manager Chia Ngiang Hong; group CEO Sherman Kwek; group chief operating officer Kwek Eik Sheng; and chief investment officer Gerald Yong. From left: CDL’s group chief financial officer Yiong Yim Ming; group general manager Chia Ngiang Hong; group CEO Sherman Kwek; group chief operating officer Kwek Eik Sheng; and chief investment officer Gerald Yong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-281?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 28) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ee1303e9f55b994c3dec52d43922e36a518d772d804b047d5cf5332edfb0ea43 CDL group CEO Sherman Kwek says that doing fund management well will ensure greater capital efficiency. CDL group CEO Sherman Kwek says that doing fund management well will ensure greater capital efficiency. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/indian-firms-ready-us3-billion-debt-issues-eye-potential-rbi-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-09-28T18:37:35+08:00 Indian firms ready US$3 billion of debt issues with eye on potential RBI rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aa42c25f3147f57c91cc437f5362fe96c3effbbc41eaf323ff0bfbf18e7c3a01 A large majority of market participants expect the Reserve Bank of India to raise interest rates, with further liquidity-draining measures on the cards.  A large majority of market participants expect the Reserve Bank of India to raise interest rates, with further liquidity-draining measures on the cards.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-remains-asias-private-markets-hub-regional-rivals-are-catching-panellists?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T18:29:49+08:00 Singapore remains Asia’s private-markets hub, but regional rivals are catching up: panellists https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/01deda9ef6714fc8d15396f7ff84566690c2eb10cdde94d13ea47c1e35ad0c30 From left: Accelerate Capital’s and capital firm BEENEXT’s Hero Choudhary, Golden Gate Ventures’ Vinnie Lauria, Monk’s Hill Ventures’ Kuo-Yi Lim and Capritaur Ventures’ Eric See. From left: Accelerate Capital’s and capital firm BEENEXT’s Hero Choudhary, Golden Gate Ventures’ Vinnie Lauria, Monk’s Hill Ventures’ Kuo-Yi Lim and Capritaur Ventures’ Eric See. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-shares-end-higher-bank-counters-rise-sti-0-3?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T18:17:23+08:00 Singapore shares end higher as bank counters rise; STI up 0.3% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad91b730f61507c7291431626b48abce0e575091303a13bdeb48f276e9226b3d Across the broader market, gainers trail losers 224 to 305, after 1.4 billion securities worth S$1.9 billion changed hands. Across the broader market, gainers trail losers 224 to 305, after 1.4 billion securities worth S$1.9 billion changed hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/red-amber-or-green-why-more-companies-should-use-ai-framework-and-make-their-lines-public?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T18:00:00+08:00 Red, amber or green: Why more companies should use this AI framework and make their lines public https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/52a919945de154307a678bbe22c1a4200826b63888a4b7a76d73dc966e34d0a0 Under the Singapore judiciary’s 2024 guide, lawyers and self-represented litigants must independently check AI-assisted submissions against sources. Under the Singapore judiciary’s 2024 guide, lawyers and self-represented litigants must independently check AI-assisted submissions against sources. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/thai-pm-anutin-survives-court-ruling-election-ballots The Business Times en 2026-09-28T17:29:54+08:00 Thai PM Anutin survives court ruling on election ballots https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7fa2200172ac050ecfa2423720d7bd6a46a4e57c8c4ef41169efaccc74aedb07 The decision allows Anutin’s Bhumjaithai Party-led government to continue with the decisive mandate it won earlier this year. The decision allows Anutin’s Bhumjaithai Party-led government to continue with the decisive mandate it won earlier this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/how-xi-appeared-outmanoeuvre-trump-their-summit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T17:20:23+08:00 How Xi appeared to outmanoeuvre Trump at their summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bc9e775c316fd9441c702ab028fd2378a63bcf2223449a90c9c0b3e3dfb34510 While Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) did not secure all that he wanted, he appears to increasingly have the upper hand over US President Donald Trump, at least in terms of political manoeuvring.  While Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) did not secure all that he wanted, he appears to increasingly have the upper hand over US President Donald Trump, at least in terms of political manoeuvring.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/readiness-gap-why-some-businesses-move-ahead-while-others-stand-still?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T17:10:00+08:00 The readiness gap: Why some businesses move ahead while others stand still https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2ccff66bdd05bcaa6ac7049b9f5cda63966bd65f264dc07c264dfe98e4f7195 Future Ready Business Spotlight at Mastercard Experience Centre on July 23, 2025. Future Ready Business Spotlight at Mastercard Experience Centre on July 23, 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/sushi-wars-roll-america-japans-top-chains-face The Business Times en 2026-09-28T17:08:55+08:00 Sushi wars roll into America as Japan’s top chains face off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e382a1f69df253e456dd154cb4304265e339e26f7e327717f8c9c30165cfb1e2 CEO of Sushiro parent Food & Life Companies Masahiro Yamamoto believes that between high-priced and takeout sushi, there exists a large middle market. CEO of Sushiro parent Food & Life Companies Masahiro Yamamoto believes that between high-priced and takeout sushi, there exists a large middle market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/wildcard-champion-dominant-leylah-fernandez-wins-singapore-tennis-crown-style?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T17:00:00+08:00 From wildcard to champion: Dominant Leylah Fernandez wins Singapore tennis crown in style https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/437dc75bc83f925d7ba79f5fed50ce1e0c94855507ad1b46f010728824f6d681 Leylah Fernandez won the Singapore Tennis Open in str Sunday (Sep 27). Leylah Fernandez won the Singapore Tennis Open in str Sunday (Sep 27). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/aldi-invest-us1-2-billion-britain-2027 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T16:18:48+08:00 Aldi to invest US$1.2 billion in Britain in 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e227778d4311fdb6c5d4ae62b898b6928435569be393b4baab96b1dd295d5971 Aldi UK, Britain’s fourth largest grocer after industry leader Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda, currently trades from 1,092 stores and plans to open 30 over the next 10 weeks. Aldi UK, Britain’s fourth largest grocer after industry leader Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda, currently trades from 1,092 stores and plans to open 30 over the next 10 weeks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/cdl-hire-dedicated-ceo-fund-management-it-steps-push-private-funds?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T16:05:47+08:00 CDL to hire dedicated CEO for fund management as it steps up push into private funds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ee1303e9f55b994c3dec52d43922e36a518d772d804b047d5cf5332edfb0ea43 CDL group CEO Sherman Kwek says that doing fund management well will ensure greater capital efficiency. CDL group CEO Sherman Kwek says that doing fund management well will ensure greater capital efficiency. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/rising-fuel-prices-drive-brewing-costs-asia-heineken-says The Business Times en 2026-09-28T15:37:45+08:00 Rising fuel prices drive up brewing costs in Asia, Heineken says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/25eaab62b17cdc60df649d59aea0dd9c5730eed57a52c19a98e168d4605c00cb In Asia, Heineken is more dependent on oil coming from the Middle East and has somewhat smaller reserves, said the firm’s Asia-Pacific president Jacco van der Linden. In Asia, Heineken is more dependent on oil coming from the Middle East and has somewhat smaller reserves, said the firm’s Asia-Pacific president Jacco van der Linden. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/sgx-cares-2026-charity-futsal-raises-s150000?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T15:11:59+08:00 SGX Cares’ 2026 charity futsal raises S$150,000 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/99d4eedf3237a2dfa0753989659bfb74dc497061a7dd63d374c9c83281addd30 Participants pose at the 2026 edition of SGX Cares’ charity futsal event. Thirty-five teams participated, including management of the Singapore Exchange, MPs and former Singapore national players. Thirty-five teams participated in the 11th edition of the event, including SGX’s management, MPs and former Singapore national players. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/managed-rivalry-between-us-and-china-serves-world-well?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T15:07:04+08:00 A managed rivalry between US and China serves the world well https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7183d102c8ac9fcfecb74ddbbe7d0101e023888b5b44d990ffb33405fcf93f31 Xi Jinping, China‘s president, and US President Donald Trump at the White House ahead of a state dinner in Washington, DC, on Sep 24, 2026. China’s President Xi Jinping (left) and US President Donald Trump have agreed to maintain a trade truce until early 2027, even as tensions persist over other issues. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-flood-damage-seen-us320-million The Business Times en 2026-09-28T15:05:31+08:00 Thai flood damage seen at US$320 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b85a4155688d5de7540f4496192aa7bcf3677170b170b806697ec80d5bf0951 Mobile kitchen and boats were mobilised in relief efforts and the goal is to provide three meals a day to all affected residents. Mobile kitchen and boats were mobilised in relief efforts and the goal is to provide three meals a day to all affected residents. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hafary-founding-family-makes-bid-take-company-private-s0-64-share?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T14:43:25+08:00 Hafary founding family makes bid to take company private at S$0.64 a share https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/455cf89f68977f5f7e503c39dc0626b86ca1a8aff91d3d79c6cfdb15ad85a4bc Hafary, which supplies premium tiles, stone and sanitary ware, says it has not tapped Singapore’s equity capital markets to raise funds in the past decade. Hafary, which supplies premium tiles, stone and sanitary ware, says it has not tapped Singapore’s equity capital markets to raise funds in the past decade. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/vsmc-opens-us7-8-billion-chip-fab-singapore-bets-physical-ai-demand?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T14:41:10+08:00 VSMC opens US$7.8 billion chip fab in Singapore, bets on ‘physical AI’ demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3d22cf1e5864b970d2d5f6857fe286f1814b48d049534fa1cc6922d8db2011ce VSMC and VIS chairman Leuh Fang says the plant was set up to strengthen global supply chain resilience. VSMC and VIS chairman Leuh Fang says the plant was set up to strengthen global supply chain resilience. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-asked-xi-if-china-wanted-buy-us-weapons-ambassador-says The Business Times en 2026-09-28T14:37:38+08:00 Trump asked Xi if China wanted to buy US weapons, ambassador says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bc9e775c316fd9441c702ab028fd2378a63bcf2223449a90c9c0b3e3dfb34510 The US has been the dominant military power in the Asia-Pacific region, but that strength is fading relative to China’s. The US has been the dominant military power in the Asia-Pacific region, but that strength is fading relative to China’s. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/temasek-acquires-9-stake-italian-equity-investor-fsi-additional-capital-set-future-funds?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T14:30:00+08:00 Temasek acquires 9% stake in Italian equity investor FSI; additional capital set for future funds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2d41ba8da6983ffbe56f1ac3766d21960b93ab55ce1c91a6530344c798532dcf Nagi Hamiyeh, president of Temasek Global Investments, says Italy is an “integral” part of the firm’s Europe strategy. Nagi Hamiyeh, president of Temasek Global Investments, says Italy is an “integral” part of the firm’s Europe strategy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/asias-private-credit-market-presents-new-opportunities-investors The Business Times en 2026-09-28T14:02:53+08:00 Asia’s private-credit market presents new opportunities for investors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2218597f47f6861323586bd4da159c75114bb3eb3901ec45c9f9534d50747176 Private-credit funds in Asia are generally less exposed to software and high-growth technology companies than their US counterparts. Private-credit funds in Asia are generally less exposed to software and high-growth technology companies than their US counterparts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/hong-kong-lists-8-etfs-tap-chinese-insurer-demand-overseas-assets The Business Times en 2026-09-28T13:44:59+08:00 Hong Kong lists 8 ETFs to tap Chinese insurer demand for overseas assets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15d021a58f7baf7920e701a4f261f2a1fdacc54b08c4c6818633d7c6d49b2bc3 Weak domestic-market performance in China has fuelled demand for diversification and added to capital-outflow pressures. Weak domestic-market performance in China has fuelled demand for diversification and added to capital-outflow pressures. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-industrial-profit-growth-slows-sharply-weak-demand-outweighs-ai-boom The Business Times en 2026-09-28T13:01:59+08:00 China’s industrial profit growth slows sharply as weak demand outweighs AI boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/28657bb63250eed17b333d740acdd5d638f730e06b6a1b3749b14b378e3f750a Profits in computer, communication and other electronic equipment manufacturing led the gains, jumping 110% in the first eight months of 2026. Profits in computer, communication and other electronic equipment manufacturing led the gains, jumping 110% in the first eight months of 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/hsbc-makes-big-push-affluent-clients-india-fuel-growth The Business Times en 2026-09-28T13:01:05+08:00 HSBC makes big push for affluent clients in India to fuel growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6746c9e60f5eb355ad2285289187da89dc140781653858e376b3ad018b4c47f2 The growth drive puts HSBC in more direct competition with larger local rivals for a slice of India’s fast-expanding wealth pool.  The growth drive puts HSBC in more direct competition with larger local rivals for a slice of India’s fast-expanding wealth pool.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapores-factory-output-growth-accelerates-15-4-august-undershoots-estimates?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T13:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s factory output growth accelerates to 15.4% in August, but undershoots estimates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/763d788eb5af20602b760fa1015a819b323184e929c5bbaf3879b12212df1917 Technicians working on an aircraft engine. Technicians working on a Rolls-Royce Trent aircraft engine. All clusters except chemicals recorded year-on-year gains in production. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/pacificlight-pair-new-gas-power-plant-giant-batteries-singapore-first?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T13:00:00+08:00 PacificLight to pair new gas power plant with giant batteries in Singapore first https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3915cd918a5bd471d15a6b584a8bedb694854f4dc0562feb0a382d07e5458623 From left: Mitsubishi Power global sales and marketing executive vice-preisdent Daichi Nakajima; PacificLight CEO Yu Tat Ming; Energy Market Authority CEO Puah Kok Keong; First Pacific managing director and CEO Manuel V Pangilinan; Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng; Meralco PowerGen Corporation president and CEO Emmanuel Rubio; JTC Corporation people and policy group assistant CEO Soh Leng Wan; and Jurong Engineering Limited managing director and CEO Daisuke Muraoka at the ground-breaking ceremony for PacificLight’s Jurong Island power plant. PacificLight’s plant will feature Singapore’s largest and most efficient single power generation unit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/higher-rates-manageable-reits-mind-rich-fees-and-alignment-manager-investor-interests?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T12:52:07+08:00 Higher rates manageable for Reits, but mind rich fees and alignment of manager-investor interests https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f83e9becbc25e5f2e845175e4994eb26e098f6c0aace6a9b2f23742f44317b5 While Reits have been a success story on the local bourse, the sector’s continued growth may hinge on strong alignment of manager-investor interests. While Reits have been a success story on the local bourse, the sector’s continued growth may hinge on strong alignment of manager-investor interests. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/chinas-yuan-eases-after-trump-xi-meeting-exports-underpin-further-strength The Business Times en 2026-09-28T12:47:14+08:00 China’s yuan eases after Trump-Xi meeting, but exports underpin further strength https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f4d7831bc88c16fbac047e153c34e57106edd84b3934a23405b567e6c889ecbb Analysts expect the yuan to continue to strengthen on the back of China’s robust exports, although at a slower pace. Analysts expect the yuan to continue to strengthen on the back of China’s robust exports, although at a slower pace. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/trump-xi-truce-stops-ai-who-gets-caught-middle The Business Times en 2026-09-28T12:45:16+08:00 The Trump-Xi truce stops at AI; who gets caught in the middle? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fd22336ada0ae63a4c0725dc58664e00bce8a1a330aacab792dceeeac26b6c44 An artificial intelligence sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China. In the AI race, the US has decided to push its allies into line, rather than to cultivate and offer incentives. In the AI race, the US has decided to push its allies into line, rather than to cultivate and offer incentives. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-us-agree-cut-tariffs-us60-billion-goods-including-agriculture-household-items The Business Times en 2026-09-28T12:44:51+08:00 China, US agree to cut tariffs on US$60 billion of goods including agriculture, household items https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a331858a2c7617b53a0c8744d1f1df9a369bc324902342ec551b88d67347ce99 China and the US will set up an agriculture working group under a trade council, which will hold its first meeting before 2026 ends. China and the US will set up an agriculture working group under a trade council, which will hold its first meeting before 2026 ends. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/can-cdl-become-powerhouse-fund-management?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T12:37:43+08:00 Can CDL become a powerhouse in fund management? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c584834cfe9adcc27083f3b7b8bff04765c65487c93bf2821d0875e54df5ef4 City Developments Limited faces an uphill task in its fund management ambitions. City Developments Limited faces an uphill task in its fund management ambitions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/geo-energy-expects-substantial-rise-q3-net-profit-shares-8?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T12:22:58+08:00 Geo Energy expects ‘substantial’ rise in Q3 net profit; shares up 8% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a917bfd52774eebcc34cf74e3a7efb5cd81d08f560c11b58d9fe506cb7544ffa Geo Energy and Resource Invest have made “good progress” in discussions for the latter to take a US$1.5 billion stake in Marga Bara Jaya. Geo Energy and Resource Invest have made “good progress” in discussions for the latter to take a US$1.5 billion stake in Marga Bara Jaya. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-jewellery-giant-pnj-forecasts-loss-after-diamond-scandal The Business Times en 2026-09-28T12:13:48+08:00 Vietnam jewellery giant PNJ forecasts loss after diamond scandal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/836e386462d5377a349d9a52c9ddabd5e31400d47c055594ef533e27c4233b50 PNJ will propose cutting its revenue goal to 39.06 trillion dong from 48.66 trillion dong, and will set aside a 7.07 trillion dong provision for potential losses. PNJ will propose cutting its revenue goal to 39.06 trillion dong from 48.66 trillion dong, and will set aside a 7.07 trillion dong provision for potential losses. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/geisha-face-paint-servers-sakai-chemical-emerges-ai-linchpin The Business Times en 2026-09-28T11:54:56+08:00 From geisha face paint to servers, Sakai Chemical emerges as AI linchpin https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/06bd52edd383dcfc7892f5a8c541145b4b195e5912e52d6b1d5d194e20754f10 Until recently, such production was a side business for Sakai Chemical, which has spent decades perfecting the production of ultra-fine and uniform particles. Until recently, such production was a side business for Sakai Chemical, which has spent decades perfecting the production of ultra-fine and uniform particles. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hong-kongs-private-home-prices-largely-flat-august The Business Times en 2026-09-28T11:38:08+08:00 Hong Kong’s private home prices largely flat in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c5074bb8b71938259da97932ee850ea02c3ac41882bb8e4fa3a3f8a0c97dcad6 Hong Kong’s property market has been supported by positive sentiment, buoyant stock markets and firm demand. Hong Kong’s property market has been supported by positive sentiment, buoyant stock markets and firm demand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-japan-debated-need-faster-rate-hikes-july-minutes-show The Business Times en 2026-09-28T11:03:02+08:00 Bank of Japan debated need for faster rate hikes, July minutes show https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fab7a88d98c0ee63e519e79e0d74d1fe758cdc6ada92ac692f67a84065cfc12c The BOJ kept interest rates steady at 1 per cent at its Jul 30-31 policy meeting but warned that underlying inflation could exceed its target. The BOJ kept interest rates steady at 1 per cent at its Jul 30-31 policy meeting but warned that underlying inflation could exceed its target. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/vietnams-data-centre-investment-rush-faces-reality-check-power-and-site-constraints?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T10:52:57+08:00 Vietnam’s data-centre investment rush faces reality check on power and site constraints https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0e98441e85ee647c20ab2b6816dd0f64ce0bf5f69ea8eb4874b863485b4b092 STT VNG Ho Chi Minh City 1, a data centre jointly operated by Singapore’s STTGDC and Vietnam’s VNG. Vietnam could face a nationwide capacity shortfall of about 4,300 MW in 2027, says the industry and trade ministry. STT VNG Ho Chi Minh City 1, a data centre jointly operated by Singapore’s STTGDC and Vietnam’s VNG. Vietnam could face a nationwide capacity shortfall of about 4,300 MW in 2027, says the industry and trade ministry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/siti-hasmah-wife-malaysias-ex-pm-mahathir-dies-aged-100?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T10:28:33+08:00 Siti Hasmah, wife of Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir, dies aged 100 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cc59b53c11658539df2b0af39a9ac69665cb8a1ed57671629504d461b4d5e8c8 Then Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad (left) with his wife Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali in Kuala Lumpur on Sep 20, 2003. Then Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad (left) with his wife Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali in Kuala Lumpur on Sep 20, 2003. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cdl-shares-dip-8-1-after-strategic-review-release?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T10:24:14+08:00 CDL shares dip 8.1% after strategic review release https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ef846f38ce37b3a353306e8202222fb34085e059d5a44d5104febc66d7d32cae CDL intends to deploy S$5 billion in growth capital and target S$6 billion in divestments across its portfolio over the next three years. CDL intends to deploy S$5 billion in growth capital and target S$6 billion in divestments across its portfolio over the next three years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-says-it-wont-soften-demands-trump-rejects-hormuz-offer-says-talks-resume-week The Business Times en 2026-09-28T10:20:18+08:00 Iran says it won’t soften demands as Trump rejects Hormuz offer, says talks resume this week https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b47d9008604d9488311d817a71e28a0cfa3926b715040d1e014bb542adfd84cc The conditions Iran wants are something Washington might have agreed to about a year ago, Trump told media outlet Axios on Sep 27. The conditions Iran wants are something Washington might have agreed to about a year ago, Trump told media outlet Axios on Sep 27. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-pm-anutins-support-drops-latest-poll-pressures-rise?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T10:14:02+08:00 Thai PM Anutin’s support drops in latest poll as pressures rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9838eb2dc108a050077ad061ce43ca3505be45cb83dcd17ef1b23ead32df4be1 Only 13.8 per cent of people polled backed Anutin as prime minister in September. Only 13.8 per cent of people polled backed Anutin as prime minister in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/geely-acquire-30-nios-power-unit-part-battery-swopping-charging-business-deals?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T09:55:47+08:00 Geely to acquire 30% of Nio’s power unit as part of battery-swopping, charging business deals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c9e7d250914e695d7e8f1059aa529032be94dd00044bf69b414ef6f511e839c5 Employees working on the production line at a Nio factory in China. Nio Holding, a subsidiary of Nio, will continue to hold a controlling equity interest of 63.6% in Nio Power after the deal is completed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/boj-rate-hike-october-real-possibility-ex-official-says The Business Times en 2026-09-28T09:23:54+08:00 BOJ rate hike in October is real possibility, ex-official says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a7c868885d96ada6978b557442c2f761b8e201bef3786ef1bc1cfab549f86d0 While the basic pace is probably once every three months, there is reasonable chance the BOJ raises rates at consecutive meetings, say ex official Kazuo Momma. While the basic pace is probably once every three months, there is reasonable chance the BOJ raises rates at consecutive meetings, say ex official Kazuo Momma. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stoneweg-europe-stapled-trust-proposes-internalisation-managers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T09:13:02+08:00 Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust proposes internalisation of managers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a2990946c1a575c433eb98fbda7e29c0e1492fe3e8a5d31d74174be2be96a3b9 Sert’s managers propose to issue 40 million subscription stapled securities to relevant Stoneweg entities to raise gross proceeds of 80 million euros.  Sert’s managers propose to issue 40 million subscription stapled securities to relevant Stoneweg entities to raise gross proceeds of 80 million euros.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-corporate-services-inflation-hits-2-year-high-august The Business Times en 2026-09-28T09:06:12+08:00 Japan’s corporate services inflation hits 2-year high in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/09941fc1bf03e16649084de5f1f0f7193cfc800899d9e3720be9f4e2d1f93daf The services producer price index, which tracks the prices that companies charge each other for services, rose 3.7 per cent in August from a year earlier. The services producer price index, which tracks the prices that companies charge each other for services, rose 3.7 per cent in August from a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/venture-capital-leads-asia-pacific-private-market-returns-q2-msci?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T09:00:00+08:00 Venture capital leads Asia-Pacific private-market returns in Q2: MSCI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15287757acf295bdf3497c735f66b76f21446578f2f026dbffcee310b0c44c71 Asia-Pacific venture capital returned 6.7% in Q2, making it the region’s best-performing private-capital strategy in MSCI’s quarterly snapshot. Asia-Pacific venture capital returned 6.7% in Q2, making it the region’s best-performing private-capital strategy in MSCI’s quarterly snapshot. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-declines-hormuz-impasse-keeps-rate-hike-bets-elevated The Business Times en 2026-09-28T08:57:21+08:00 Gold declines as Hormuz impasse keeps rate hike bets elevated https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4606f5f6973067359f95e2ddf5eac86e623d2cdb87d7043eaa6f239e6fedfe00 Gold has traded in a relatively narrow range between US$4,230 and US$4,510 an ounce in September as traders repeatedly recalibrate the Fed policy outlook. Gold has traded in a relatively narrow range between US$4,230 and US$4,510 an ounce in September as traders repeatedly recalibrate the Fed policy outlook. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/oiltek-submits-application-secondary-listing-bursa-malaysias-main-market?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T08:50:39+08:00 Oiltek submits application for secondary listing on Bursa Malaysia’s main market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8aca3d510d1014a441c3c8fb7673069c567ad868f8e4cbcc9f39eaf82e34f131 Oiltek’s shares will continue to be listed and quoted on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange. Oiltek’s shares will continue to be listed and quoted on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cdl-invest-s5-billion-target-s6-billion-divestments-under-refreshed-strategy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T08:49:49+08:00 CDL to invest S$5 billion, target S$6 billion in divestments under refreshed strategy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f0d6c765e5f18f7716932af94220c3870d471eb0e8b4793ad7848bb5680986a8 The outcome of the strategic review comes a year after a public clash within CDL’s boardroom. The outcome of the strategic review comes a year after a public clash within CDL’s boardroom. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bond-market-getting-closer-sounding-alarm-economy The Business Times en 2026-09-28T08:39:19+08:00 The bond market is getting closer to sounding alarm on economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2b2c3b9359e8b3e38a829354526b9af1fbc750af448626b60e1e27079fda14f The Fed building in Washington, US (pictured). A flattening of the curve raises the possibility that 10-year Treasuries will soon yield less than shorter maturities. The Fed building in Washington, US (pictured). A flattening of the curve raises the possibility that 10-year Treasuries will soon yield less than shorter maturities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-cdl-centurion-oiltek-geo-energy-resources-hafary?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T08:32:45+08:00 Stocks to watch: CDL, Centurion, Oiltek, Geo Energy Resources, Hafary https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad91b730f61507c7291431626b48abce0e575091303a13bdeb48f276e9226b3d The manager of Stoneweg E-Reit requested for a trading halt prior to market open from 9 am to 12 pm on Monday. The manager of Stoneweg E-Reit requested for a trading halt prior to market open from 9 am to 12 pm on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/shein-faces-first-public-earnings-test-growth-woes-mount The Business Times en 2026-09-28T08:30:22+08:00 Shein faces first public earnings test as growth woes mount https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4a5c678116d4a88e9f28da3773f6efd3b07fc580bc5721acdcfda0bf352f2b59 Shein’s US sales fell more than 10 per cent in the three months through August and early September, according to Bloomberg. Shein’s US sales fell more than 10 per cent in the three months through August and early September, according to Bloomberg. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-confirms-meeting-anthropics-amodei-repeats-dismissal-ai-fears The Business Times en 2026-09-28T08:13:23+08:00 Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic’s Amodei, repeats dismissal of AI fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/df1846dc86353cf1008351da383b94f3695a27f824965bc50bdc3555c2e9f46f Trump, confirming earlier reporting by Axios and Reuters, told Fox News that he would have dinner with Amodei on Sep 27. Trump, confirming earlier reporting by Axios and Reuters, told Fox News that he would have dinner with Amodei on Sep 27. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uks-healey-puts-defence-focus-reindustrialisation-push The Business Times en 2026-09-28T08:06:57+08:00 UK’s Healey puts defence in focus for reindustrialisation push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dfaf7bd3f25e9abb4653100b3fcd3c09b18abea1ce690810ab3b772d714eb480 Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey says British firms will deliver multi-billion pound defence projects. Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey says British firms will deliver multi-billion pound defence projects. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/trump-says-hes-very-seriously-looking-diesel-export-ban The Business Times en 2026-09-28T07:12:02+08:00 Trump says he’s ‘very seriously’ looking at diesel export ban https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7bee256e8b6912cd3f9cad22dbb1c4d891c95b8a9165c017473a3d9c59f348b2 US retail prices hit a record last week and are averaging about US$6.50 a gallon. US retail prices hit a record last week and are averaging about US$6.50 a gallon. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/energy-investment-set-rise-94-singapore-businesses-schneider-report?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T07:00:00+08:00 Energy investment set to rise at 94% of Singapore businesses: Schneider report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0737ff832f0aed2d6cd92706e12f8f949094f9db946fd9ac266d4910ada6a8a Some 89% of survey respondents say their organisations are targeting net zero for their own operations by 2030 or earlier. Some 89% of survey respondents say their organisations are targeting net zero for their own operations by 2030 or earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-us-midterm-elections-could-power-next-stock-market-rally?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T07:00:00+08:00 Why US midterm elections could power the next stock market rally https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1a140deb43d94ce1b2e2fe00dbcae3ad509377006d6ce9cc1cf6203950adca44 US President Donald Trump at the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. US midterms routinely increase the likelihood of political gridlock, making sweeping legislation harder to pass for the following two years. US midterms routinely increase the likelihood of political gridlock, making sweeping legislation harder to pass for the following two years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/diesel-price-spikes-fuel-concerns-over-higher-business-costs-consumer-prices?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T07:00:00+08:00 Diesel price spikes fuel concerns over higher business costs, consumer prices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b41429ffccf8b4fe5224d7cdc2e45cba35453ef6aa2e2ebf1453e2eae8064163 As at August 2026, 85.7% of all commercial vehicles and buses in Singapore, or 137,576, are diesel-powered. As at August 2026, 85.7% of all commercial vehicles and buses in Singapore, or 137,576, are diesel-powered. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/nuveen-targets-doubling-apac-real-estate-aum-over-next-5-years-weighs-acquisitions?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T07:00:00+08:00 Nuveen targets doubling of Apac real estate AUM over next 5 years, weighs acquisitions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/101ebb6980de9a31bd088668b8b8ab896159e689046aa9d509fee00cafec5228 image of mike sales, ceo of nuveen real estate and natural capital Mike Sales, CEO of Nuveen real estate and natural capital, sees real estate debt as particularly attractive on a risk-adjusted basis. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/genting-singapore-trails-mbs-helps-anchor-malaysian-parent-groups-finances?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T07:00:00+08:00 Genting Singapore trails MBS, but helps anchor Malaysian parent group’s finances https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75ee3cfada142c30369e0056b3713c26365bd9526a238fcc9996c2f857063664 Malaysia, driven by Resorts World Genting, leads Genting Berhad’s earnings. Singapore follows closely as the second-largest overall contributor. Malaysia, driven by Resorts World Genting, leads Genting Berhad’s earnings. Singapore follows closely as the second-largest overall contributor. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/short-selling-can-boost-sgxs-liquidity-market-resilience-must-be-preserved The Business Times en 2026-09-28T07:00:00+08:00 Short-selling can boost SGX’s liquidity, but market resilience must be preserved https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e07f3066b9c2624808c9c799bf1ea336083b1865018a89be10a6faac34a6dda Even large index stocks can be vulnerable where concentrated selling overwhelms available buying liquidity. Even large index stocks can be vulnerable where concentrated selling overwhelms available buying liquidity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/oil-yields-and-gold-three-way-tug-war?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T07:00:00+08:00 Oil, yields and gold: The three-way tug of war https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e3ce0f1d23dc2a97d2b7d4c379c62a8b26226f15073183e62f2e22f928d9b15 Renewed concerns over a higher-for-longer rate environment and elevated Treasury yields have limited gold’s upside. Renewed concerns over a higher-for-longer rate environment and elevated Treasury yields have limited gold’s upside. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uncovering-the-singapore-bourse/singapore-inc-cautiously-optimistic-investors-would-rather-have-number?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore Inc is ‘cautiously optimistic’ but investors would rather have a number https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f225b28bc22e47180a86f2d8d03b97fff14a3226ece87ce90a3cb2db05bfab4 Semiconductor testing equipment supplier AEM, helmed by CEO Samer Kabbani, is one of the few Singapore-listed companies that provide forward guidance. Semiconductor testing equipment supplier AEM, helmed by CEO Samer Kabbani, is one of the few Singapore-listed companies that provide forward guidance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights88?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T07:00:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/91e80c9290a5badcabd7b04f3a4308ba9e8051cb3a5576d420de211fe95f8953 A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Sep 25, 2026). A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Sep 25, 2026). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/genting-singapores-financials-are-looking-why-it-still-losing-ground-marina-bay-sands?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T07:00:00+08:00 Genting Singapore’s financials are looking up; why is it still losing ground to Marina Bay Sands? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e9c6da046fd0563285d0abf3ed2afe8496ec36fd9e4140314641275d48c50da The S$6.8 billion RWS 2.0 project will include a casino transformation. The S$6.8 billion RWS 2.0 project will include a casino transformation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-capital-eyes-hong-kongs-commercial-bargains-student-housing-plays?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore capital eyes Hong Kong’s commercial bargains, student housing plays https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/20855c79afc060d432b3c150d86bd0604521266b3e784b5cf7a4e9a81a21e86e Savills’ Godfrey Cheng says Singapore buyers are drawn to commercial assets, for which rent collection and management are more straightforward than with residential deals. Savills’ Godfrey Cheng says Singapore buyers are drawn to commercial assets, for which rent collection and management are more straightforward than with residential deals. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-heads-higher-us-iran-peace-talks-stalemate The Business Times en 2026-09-28T06:29:14+08:00 Oil heads higher as US-Iran peace talks in stalemate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9d4d48c59b8e42e7ee731ef38b6bcbba39ae00153a7c184a9ccb095cef79c7b Crude oil exports from key Middle East producers rebounded in September to 12.8 million barrels per day, the highest since the war started in February. Crude oil exports from key Middle East producers rebounded in September to 12.8 million barrels per day, the highest since the war started in February. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trump-says-men-arrested-uk-air-base-used-us-were-looking-do-big-damage The Business Times en 2026-09-28T06:21:31+08:00 Trump says men arrested at UK air base used by US were looking to do ‘big damage’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cf2d70c6eb58da3f80f0e1ae0db9b6610c884c40d349dec4f8ba855bf0ee3805 A police officer stands guard at a road closure outside the RAF Fairford airbase after several men were arrested, Fairford, Britain, Sep 27, 2026. A police officer stands guard at a road closure outside the RAF Fairford airbase after several men were arrested, Fairford, Britain, Sep 27, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-weighs-allowing-bytedance-alibaba-buy-new-nvidia-chips-report The Business Times en 2026-09-28T06:00:17+08:00 China weighs allowing ByteDance, Alibaba to buy new Nvidia chips: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9f8f18420782d3b2b6b2f529496bef9134f2326ac10aa6126d9c25e5b70ae934 The ministry told some Chinese companies the government intends to approve the purchases, it was reported. The ministry told some Chinese companies the government intends to approve the purchases, it was reported. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/foreign-banks-have-expressed-ubs-merger-interest-swiss-newspaper The Business Times en 2026-09-28T05:48:50+08:00 Foreign banks have expressed UBS merger interest: Swiss newspaper https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/48f49b49bcaa40edded0eedaefd596d67b5b4b05c267911abd02a8a737da3479 UBS suffered a blow on Wednesday when Switzerland’s upper house voted in favour of ​tougher capital rules. UBS suffered a blow on Wednesday when Switzerland’s upper house voted in favour of ​tougher capital rules. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/psychology-financial-clutter-why-we-accumulate-bad-investments?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-28T05:00:00+08:00 The psychology of financial clutter: why we accumulate bad investments https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/199ad4ad18ecbf200b0110c4df34074aafe37990ae051ce43dfd5d97fb89620b Is it easier to trust a complicated portfolio than a simple one? Is it easier to trust a complicated portfolio than a simple one? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/muse-powers-meta-cusp-us2-trillion-best-month-2013 The Business Times en 2026-09-27T23:24:59+08:00 Muse powers Meta to cusp of US$2 trillion in best month since 2013 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/676e6681d8c7e52a1c61fe012d0e35a409874b025011e38fb3324cba680b8262 Meta recently unveiled a number of products that analysts praised, including camera-free versions of its smart-glasses line-up. Meta recently unveiled a number of products that analysts praised, including camera-free versions of its smart-glasses line-up. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-whiplash-jolts-stocks-sentiment-lurches-fear-greed The Business Times en 2026-09-27T22:36:18+08:00 AI whiplash jolts stocks as sentiment lurches from fear to greed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0a9a3102ce4d86b9fb1f34bda5e755624f5f4603da640b15a69a7b5f35dd86cc Excitement about the popularity of Meta Platforms’ Muse personal assistant sent traders rushing back into AI-exposed stocks.  Excitement about the popularity of Meta Platforms’ Muse personal assistant sent traders rushing back into AI-exposed stocks.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/personal-information-over-23500-simba-customers-leaked-data-breach?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-27T22:09:47+08:00 Personal information of over 23,500 Simba customers leaked in data breach https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b2696ba76d37dbd6ca07856ede84d79a4e8c0ac91ac73079f67792c4d626f1c8 The data breach was discovered on Sep 24 and Simba “swiftly resolved it”, the company said. The data breach was discovered on Sep 24 and Simba “swiftly resolved it”, the company said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bill-gates-says-trump-wrong-hold-out-against-ai-safeguards The Business Times en 2026-09-27T22:01:33+08:00 Bill Gates says Trump is wrong to hold out against AI safeguards https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/05ef6302174cbb6f87bb6b71f3b5ee9044c68fab3c4226708e0f877c96486c8e Gates argues that Trump might shift his stance on AI “after he hears from me and other people – including that this does not handicap us in whatever he thinks the nation-state race is”. Gates argues that Trump might shift his stance on AI “after he hears from me and other people – including that this does not handicap us in whatever he thinks the nation-state race is”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/delivering-not-just-cargo-confidence?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-27T22:00:00+08:00 Delivering not just cargo, but confidence https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c3cc4aab8fb47bebe07937d57ea696f386ddbc72aed6923b364c634855f22a3d PAL Line offers a complete suite of services beyond sea, air, and land freight forwarding, from warehousing to customs brokerage. PAL Line offers a complete suite of services beyond sea, air, and land freight forwarding, from warehousing to customs brokerage. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-declares-two-day-civil-service-holiday-due-floods The Business Times en 2026-09-27T21:40:13+08:00 Thailand declares two-day civil service holiday due to floods https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b85a4155688d5de7540f4496192aa7bcf3677170b170b806697ec80d5bf0951 The Thai government says the measure is intended to reduce travel and ease traffic disruptions for the public. The Thai government says the measure is intended to reduce travel and ease traffic disruptions for the public. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/armani-open-more-one-investor-sale-15-stake-ceo-says The Business Times en 2026-09-27T21:31:13+08:00 Armani open to more than one investor for sale of 15% stake, CEO says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3cc0a62e3ef263443c354091d6bf505f1f0a4793cd4645456279c3fee63650f0 Designer Giorgio Armani stated in his will that an initial sale of 15% of the company should take place 12 to 18 months after his death, which was last September. Designer Giorgio Armani stated in his will that an initial sale of 15% of the company should take place 12 to 18 months after his death, which was last September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us-dollar-dips-oil-eases-yen-jumps-japan-remarks The Business Times en 2026-09-27T21:31:03+08:00 US dollar dips as oil eases, yen jumps on Japan remarks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b21ec4de1c450cdd151591f87afc2bd444881246c5769241ffbf7a1a0b6b921b The dollar index was on track for its biggest daily percentage drop in about three weeks, to 100.95. The dollar index was on track for its biggest daily percentage drop in about three weeks, to 100.95. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-media-says-us-shares-responsibility-managing-ai The Business Times en 2026-09-27T21:12:11+08:00 China media says US shares responsibility for managing AI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5d07f6e5496163477ab75327b6dab91a8e5c1c4adc41add39a9b219918b3e042 The commentary comes days after US President Donald Trump (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington. The commentary comes days after US President Donald Trump (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/t-rowe-seeks-ring-fence-us165-billion-emerging-market-portfolio-el-nino-fallout The Business Times en 2026-09-27T20:00:38+08:00 T Rowe seeks to ring-fence US$165 billion emerging-market portfolio from El Nino fallout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/620c0af45e482a17cb7d0486fd52da3eef0a26d3857b87176fd045693b0c7b38 The climate phenomenon associated with warming across the equatorial Pacific Ocean is already upending weather patterns across the globe. The climate phenomenon associated with warming across the equatorial Pacific Ocean is already upending weather patterns across the globe. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/amberwood-holland-sells-23-units-11-project-average-price-s3019-psf?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-27T18:44:31+08:00 Amberwood at Holland sells 23 units, 11% of project, at average price of S$3,019 psf https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7b715d59333f5740d31759d2c00b4a60d456cb9463410a1110c69935aa7fd041 Amberwood at Holland is the new Holland Plain precinct’s first residential development to be launched. Amberwood at Holland is the new Holland Plain precinct’s first residential development to be launched. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ubs-leaving-home-would-be-more-expensive-swiss-minister-says The Business Times en 2026-09-27T17:32:17+08:00 UBS leaving home would be more expensive, Swiss minister says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c91c47afaa4df4f82c10dd5a913654004db1b10edfe353e29fd8e41513e4c418 UBS has revived discussions about ways to move the bank out from under Swiss regulators. UBS has revived discussions about ways to move the bank out from under Swiss regulators. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/india-lets-wealth-focused-funds-us463-billion-invest-abroad The Business Times en 2026-09-27T17:15:54+08:00 India lets wealth-focused funds with US$463 billion invest abroad https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd5441e5c97e80a898f434ae3bca511dad3e2c2ea306c30737812f7f09cb943f A bronze bull at the Bombay Stock Exchange. Indian markets are undergoing a sweeping regulatory overhaul. A bronze bull at the Bombay Stock Exchange. Indian markets are undergoing a sweeping regulatory overhaul. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/ex-goldman-trader-builds-mini-pod-shop-singapore-offbeat-hires The Business Times en 2026-09-27T16:37:51+08:00 Ex-Goldman trader builds mini pod shop in Singapore with offbeat hires https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83c670fe1fd0c57fa4ec550d633db5cb93a089157e93117112ecfa58fc64f3e7 SilverCape Investments’ Kelvin Chiu spent almost a decade as an agricultural futures and options trader at Goldman Sachs and energy trading giant Vitol. SilverCape Investments’ Kelvin Chiu spent almost a decade as an agricultural futures and options trader at Goldman Sachs and energy trading giant Vitol. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uk-offer-first-time-home-buyers-loans-spur-ownership The Business Times en 2026-09-27T15:49:17+08:00 UK to offer first-time home buyers loans to spur ownership https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ceb4569a90a0bb78ba65243554e2d9f7068f5e10701ba63e3e3c702aef7074f0 Labour has struggled to deliver on its flagship pledge to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029. Labour has struggled to deliver on its flagship pledge to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/guccis-new-made-china-sneaker-models-break-italian-tradition The Business Times en 2026-09-27T15:07:26+08:00 Gucci’s new ‘Made in China’ sneaker models break with Italian tradition  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7fc3dc6a41b52e9cb91036128cc8d9ca6535976c88a6d4f48de29fb57576e8bd The Drip is a break from Gucci’s more traditional white leather laced Ace sneakers, and its sock-like shape is reminiscent of Demna’s chunky sneaker designs at Balenciaga which were a streetwear hit in the late 2010s. The Drip is a break from Gucci’s more traditional white leather laced Ace sneakers, and its sock-like shape is reminiscent of Demna’s chunky sneaker designs at Balenciaga which were a streetwear hit in the late 2010s. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/what-west-misses-when-it-judges-chinas-dogged-ai-pursuit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-27T15:02:29+08:00 What the West misses when it judges China’s dogged AI pursuit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/49002fada3f4f0a6633ee028be88d203dda51bb7f30b0b136a8d9fc68ad2e652 Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan spoke to the Singapore media on Sep 26 as he concluded his trip to New York to attend the UN General Assembly. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan spoke to the Singapore media on Sep 26 as he concluded his trip to New York to attend the UN General Assembly. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/discussing-future-ai-singapore-and-asia-dbs-conference?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-27T15:00:00+08:00 Discussing the future of AI in Singapore and Asia: DBS conference https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9ff2977254aec9517b4f061cfc7af1ebe87b7a0730cf1fc1b753dc773a1dbf04 DBS “wants to create a platform to learn and explore key questions arising from the next phase of AI growth”, says CEO Tan Su Shan. DBS “wants to create a platform to learn and explore key questions arising from the next phase of AI growth”, says CEO Tan Su Shan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/envoy-friendship-chinas-giant-pandas-arrive-zoo-atlanta-after-trump-xi-summit The Business Times en 2026-09-27T14:31:12+08:00 ‘Envoy of friendship’: China’s giant pandas arrive at Zoo Atlanta after Trump-Xi summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fadb459f77b7defbf45f56f3edd1228ca255f80bb7c1aef34b9aab9f4b2e8bc (From left) China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan, China’s President of China Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump on Sep 25. (From left) China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan, China’s President of China Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump on Sep 25. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/probe-self-styled-wealth-guru-jason-fongs-business-widens?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-27T14:08:28+08:00 Probe into self-styled wealth guru Jason Fong’s business widens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2e5f36fdd44ddae5c485795110f793c52909c36f19f8341ce5438962766ca775 (From left) Wealth gurus Jason Fong Wai Hong, Takeshi Lim Jian Bin and Fong’s then wife Diana Goh Geok Lee in a photo taken in 2022. (From left) Wealth gurus Jason Fong Wai Hong, Takeshi Lim Jian Bin and Fong’s then wife Diana Goh Geok Lee in a photo taken in 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-anthropic-ceos-called-australian-ai-inquiry-days-after-medicare-breach The Business Times en 2026-09-27T13:44:48+08:00 OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to Australian AI inquiry days after Medicare breach https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/64aea8b516c7cd4832a3e649013958b408235dfc6c5eed4f091441f1846cb306 OpenAI’s Sam Altman (left) and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei have been sent written requests to appear at the inquiry in Canberra on Oct 1. OpenAI’s Sam Altman (left) and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei have been sent written requests to appear at the inquiry in Canberra on Oct 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/china-consumer-stocks-head-lost-decade-investors-pile-ai The Business Times en 2026-09-27T12:24:29+08:00 China consumer stocks head for a lost decade as investors pile into AI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/013f34e88c421fef30f2d9c6d0c31f7600ca7716c4428498618abf569b70d5fd August retail sales crept up just 0.4%, and there are few signs that investor pessimism toward the sector will ease after the Oct 1-7 Golden Week holiday. August retail sales crept up just 0.4%, and there are few signs that investor pessimism toward the sector will ease after the Oct 1-7 Golden Week holiday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/propnex-plots-its-next-act-beyond-singapore-residential-property?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-27T12:00:00+08:00 PropNex plots its next act beyond Singapore residential property https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e267ab1cf705cefa98d18bb0be0e356120f5c0842187d30eee4ec9c024973ad3 PropNex executive chairman Ismail Gafoor expects PropNex’s next two years to be “very exciting”. PropNex executive chairman Ismail Gafoor expects PropNex’s next two years to be “very exciting”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/chairmen-build-stakes-seatrium-doubles-buyback-programme?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-27T12:00:00+08:00 Chairmen build stakes as Seatrium doubles buyback programme https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a1f38171819891d4db2b994bf2485a6a6d52abcb045ff08a4149c713fe333d7 On Sep 22, Seatrium established a new S$200 million Share Buyback Programme, double the size of the preceding S$100 million programme that was fully utilised on Sep 1. On Sep 22, Seatrium established a new S$200 million Share Buyback Programme, double the size of the preceding S$100 million programme that was fully utilised on Sep 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australian-home-auction-clearance-rate-hits-10-week-low-looming-rate-hike-threatens-deeper-slowdown The Business Times en 2026-09-27T11:51:08+08:00 Australian home auction clearance rate hits 10-week low as looming rate hike threatens deeper slowdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f91afa10119e670217ea9387840d209ae192ff86cd3b3bb000c47ce4b7ed3b9c The decline in activity and clearance rates is a further sign of a slowdown in Australia’s previously red-hot housing market that is driving down prices. The decline in activity and clearance rates is a further sign of a slowdown in Australia’s previously red-hot housing market that is driving down prices. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/another-openai-sandbox-failure-lets-ai-agent-reach-internet-prompting-training-pause The Business Times en 2026-09-27T11:29:45+08:00 Another OpenAI sandbox failure lets AI agent reach internet, prompting training pause https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eb1f79f471b583bb34464b6e96332a0d218e7e16a34ac1e0c7c271f6baa77942 Breaches by AI models developed by OpenAI, Anthropic, Google’s DeepMind and Meta Platforms in recent months have alarmed cybersecurity and AI safety experts. Breaches by AI models developed by OpenAI, Anthropic, Google’s DeepMind and Meta Platforms in recent months have alarmed cybersecurity and AI safety experts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/singapore-proposes-un-framework-convention-ai-safety?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-27T10:51:10+08:00 Singapore proposes a UN framework convention on AI safety https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5dad8c960d0bf226ae657467cffd0307123046a2ae077520a2b1e3b4c27c8a19 Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan delivered Singapore’s national statement on Sep 26 at the General Debate of the UN General Assembly in New York. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan delivered Singapore’s national statement on Sep 26 at the General Debate of the UN General Assembly in New York. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/boeing-flags-737-max-software-glitch-affecting-landing-navigation-feature-report The Business Times en 2026-09-27T09:39:45+08:00 Boeing flags 737 MAX software glitch affecting landing navigation feature: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4069a0dc1f6340aba2f3e9b5259438f9d6346ea5e98bad8d37b2cb1845a23b29 Boeing has been under intense regulatory and safety scrutiny in recent years following two fatal 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019. Boeing has been under intense regulatory and safety scrutiny in recent years following two fatal 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-us-agree-ai-dialogue-tariff-cuts-us30-billion-goods-during-xi-visit The Business Times en 2026-09-27T09:17:23+08:00 China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on US$30 billion in goods during Xi visit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a0e85376db1998e13be1a2806f97e71f93644f6726ffb0cdbe583caa984d39fd (From left) China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan, Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump on Sep 25. (From left) China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan, Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump on Sep 25.