https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-not-killing-singapores-offices-its-giving-some-premium The Business Times en 2026-11-11T11:32:20+08:00 AI is not killing Singapore’s offices. It’s giving some a premium https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ee0b89d6817c586842c6a19dbaebdf52053287c075bbc95da8523efee63860b1 Net absorption of Grade A offices in the Central Business District in the first three quarters of 2026 rose year on year. Net absorption of Grade A offices in the Central Business District in the first three quarters of 2026 rose year on year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-monetary-policy-should-stay-accommodative-central-bank-meeting-minutes-show The Business Times en 2026-11-11T11:27:54+08:00 Thai monetary policy should stay accommodative, central bank meeting minutes show  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dcb065b60ec4f03948933dc4e591607caf528902b862933325889cf060d4ce61 The Bank of Thailand’s monetary policy committee unanimously left its key interest rate unchanged at 1 per cent in October. The Bank of Thailand’s monetary policy committee unanimously left its key interest rate unchanged at 1 per cent in October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/microsoft-presses-trump-scuttle-ban-chinese-data-centre-tech The Business Times en 2026-11-11T10:36:17+08:00 Microsoft presses Trump to scuttle ban on Chinese data centre tech https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c42f99698e76fe9a21a461f4e40b77253979c73e1ca9b2bdc5128ba51c37f15d Microsoft has 35 data centres under construction in the US and another 134 planned, according to Cleanview. Microsoft has 35 data centres under construction in the US and another 134 planned, according to Cleanview. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-and-china-should-stay-clear-eyed-ai-cooperation-and-competition-bessent-says?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T10:00:42+08:00 US and China should stay clear-eyed on AI cooperation and competition, Bessent says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/20f4d7d9b8e227290145c78c3868cb751957e9c0a519c19dff5bcd018b7a9676 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he wants to “build a constructive relationship (with China) on the basis of balance and reciprocity.” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he wants to “build a constructive relationship (with China) on the basis of balance and reciprocity.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/feds-paulson-calls-gradual-rate-hikes-amid-ongoing-high-inflation The Business Times en 2026-11-11T09:27:12+08:00 Fed’s Paulson calls for gradual rate hikes amid ongoing high inflation  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/18d2cc9fa045df94e30c9c60db56491a93e67dc065e214698e0199bf914af3c5 A “further gradual tightening seems appropriate” for monetary policy, said Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson. A “further gradual tightening seems appropriate” for monetary policy, said Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cdlht-launches-preferential-offering-231-million-stapled-securities-s0-643-apiece?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T08:59:47+08:00 CDLHT launches preferential offering of 231 million stapled securities at S$0.643 apiece https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9245bea56cbcf6ef4acf95937305468e5c23e908a73ba951c35fea7dab446c64 Moxy Singapore Clarke Quay. Moxy Singapore Clarke Quay is expected to begin operations by the end of Q1 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-inflation-overshoot-bank-england-target-next-4-years-think-tank-forecasts The Business Times en 2026-11-11T08:39:55+08:00 UK inflation to overshoot Bank of England target for next 4 years, think-tank forecasts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/da5dc789f234948eba6896acef5a600901a38cb448e3ff2d7c41848a1b1bc074 The Bank of England raised interest rates to 4 per cent from 3.75 per cent last week, its first rate increase in more than three years.  The Bank of England raised interest rates to 4 per cent from 3.75 per cent last week, its first rate increase in more than three years.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-yzj-shipbuilding-jmsea-kit-ums-cdlht-boustead-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T08:35:30+08:00 Stocks to watch: YZJ Shipbuilding, JMSEA, KIT, UMS, CDLHT, Boustead Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be6434fe97c49fc14ac0d19747d6cdcbbf8ceb644c0e826e252d260245ce6f71 YZJ Shipbuilding said demand remains firm, driven by fleet renewal, the shift to dual-fuel vessels and route disruptions that continue to absorb capacity. YZJ Shipbuilding said demand remains firm, driven by fleet renewal, the shift to dual-fuel vessels and route disruptions that continue to absorb capacity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/keppel-infrastructure-trust-acquire-70-stake-power-plant-s111-6-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T08:29:02+08:00 Keppel Infrastructure Trust to acquire 70% stake in power plant for up to S$111.6 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ac9f19577bdc5fa67c86f6c87a4b8b6c3ec64cc8a8ff3d09eecbbc88ec51c4e3 External view of Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant. Keppel Sakra Cogen is Singapore’s first hydrogen-compatible combined-cycle power plant. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openais-third-quarter-revenue-soars-nearly-50-us10-billion The Business Times en 2026-11-11T08:16:07+08:00 OpenAI’s third-quarter revenue soars nearly 50% to US$10 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3f6676af815731d8b1119800a461b1724c79bc634fcb967c8073b44a6dc5678f OpenAI has regained momentum with competitive new AI models, aggressive price cuts and a greater focus on AI agents to help customers automate work. OpenAI has regained momentum with competitive new AI models, aggressive price cuts and a greater focus on AI agents to help customers automate work. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-ocbc-uob-fans-need-be-selective-given-their-diverging-performance-metrics?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T08:00:00+08:00 DBS, OCBC, UOB fans need to be selective given their diverging performance metrics https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/378b5808f7cf62c9edcd4a665900b7a92b280454964c03d42d894f1b9aa9651a ATMs of the three Singapore banks (from left) UOB, DBS and OCBC. Investors should be more selective when investing in the Singapore banks, given the widening performance gap among them in the third quarter of 2026, analysts said. Higher funding costs weighed on the local banks’ Q3 earnings, though analysts expect margin recovery and the impact of asset repricing to be uneven across the trio. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/sony-bets-homegrown-anime-fuel-decades-future-growth The Business Times en 2026-11-11T07:57:16+08:00 Sony bets on homegrown anime to fuel decades of future growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9d754c64199c7ddf2dc6dfc7d47d4f98b8cb495b3c32dde2825b786836334766 Sony is building an anime empire, hoping that exploding global fandom for the genre can fuel growth for both the company and Japan. Sony is building an anime empire, hoping that exploding global fandom for the genre can fuel growth for both the company and Japan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-sell-tells-investors-valuations-will-always-matter?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T07:00:00+08:00 The AI sell-off tells investors that valuations will always matter https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b835ed3c337e828e0894102ccbc0ce0e4f53b3614654c3cdd50d1c5a9ce8ea46 In the wake of the US midterms, the Nasdaq sank 5.5%, erasing about US$2.5 trillion in market value. In the wake of the US midterms, the Nasdaq sank 5.5%, erasing about US$2.5 trillion in market value. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/features/sheng-siong-has-fallen-its-highs-can-its-defensive-appeal-endure?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T07:00:00+08:00 Sheng Siong has fallen from its highs. Can its defensive appeal endure? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce668e89a58f01438550b75469a8f33f72f5ef6ec42218f99c6162ab05328ebd Sheng Siong has warned of an increasingly competitive grocery retail landscape in the coming year. Sheng Siong has warned of an increasingly competitive grocery retail landscape in the coming year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/singapore-real-estate-deal-wave-set-subside-after-record-2026-higher-borrowing-costs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore real estate deal wave set to subside after record 2026 on higher borrowing costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/695fd074660bf0bf11901a7389e4559273f68ac3945208af2a5d874bd7f14ea8 Hongkong Land was expected to announce an acquisition of the commercial component of the Marina One complex, but there has been talk that the deal is off. Hongkong Land was expected to announce an acquisition of the commercial component of the Marina One complex, but there has been talk that the deal is off. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ai-should-not-lead-winner-takes-all-scenario-mas-chia-der-jiun?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T07:00:00+08:00 AI should not lead to a winner-takes-all scenario: MAS’ Chia Der Jiun https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a79cf921510aee2182f167003fd8f66240b41fb17fb0894d5d9497d4cdfe6539 Chia Der Jiun, managing director of MAS, says the Future of Finance Institute will scale up the PathFin.ai programme to match financial institutions with AI solutions. Chia Der Jiun, managing director of MAS, says the Future of Finance Institute will scale up the PathFin.ai programme to match financial institutions with AI solutions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-fintech-festival-2026/next-chapter-fintech-ai-rewrites-game?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T07:00:00+08:00 The next chapter of fintech as AI rewrites the game https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75d8b10a2617cf500f45487505441cd43ccd091293484fbbb806fae18150803c People at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, which drew more than 70,000 visitors. SFF is organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Global Finance & Technology Network. Industry players, policymakers, senior leaders, tech providers and startups will spend Nov 18 to 20 discussing the latest happenings on the fintech scene. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/quiet-decision-helped-singapore-weather-hormuz-shock The Business Times en 2026-11-11T07:00:00+08:00 The quiet decision that helped Singapore weather the Hormuz shock https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2a893d504fe77a84bd602b4b251549b492b548d8c66e4a93f51f07796b2fac0b Jurong Rock Caverns. Singapore has announced that Saudi crude will be stored at the Jurong Rock Caverns from 2027. Singapore has announced that Saudi crude will be stored at the Jurong Rock Caverns from 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/gold-has-tumbled-world-hasnt-become-less-volatile The Business Times en 2026-11-11T07:00:00+08:00 Gold has tumbled. The world hasn’t become less volatile https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/01337fce2ec3f9ebcc843d022b02d04e8bf7954a3b46be7ed41fb5b4e26971b8 A 1 kg bar of 99.99% pure gold. Anyone who bought gold near its peak has been reminded that even a traditional safe-haven asset can be volatile. Anyone who bought gold near its peak has been reminded that even a traditional safe-haven asset can be volatile. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/nvidia-heads-us470-billion-two-day-wipeout-ceo-affair-fallout-deepens The Business Times en 2026-11-11T06:48:25+08:00 Nvidia heads for US$470 billion two-day wipeout as CEO affair fallout deepens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca655b22fe4e8e782866d6fd7608b665e21935a6a52cc8ad8879ae193ec0bbd3 Jensen Huang’s relationship with Alice Huang helped facilitate shipments of at least US$7.5 billion worth of Nvidia chips to Chinese firms, The Information reported. Jensen Huang’s relationship with Alice Huang helped facilitate shipments of at least US$7.5 billion worth of Nvidia chips to Chinese firms, The Information reported. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/coreweave-targets-2028-profitability-ai-demand-surges The Business Times en 2026-11-11T06:25:24+08:00 CoreWeave targets 2028 profitability as AI demand surges https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7c8700fa34d8e543f9455875f5e4b949acefbaef3ae23ba31b9cea4c99017ea5 CoreWeave has never turned a profit but its deal backlog is large enough to more ​than cover its debt obligations, said its CEO Mike Intrator. CoreWeave has never turned a profit but its deal backlog is large enough to more ​than cover its debt obligations, said its CEO Mike Intrator. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-prices-ease-two-month-lows-us-downplays-further-iran-strikes The Business Times en 2026-11-11T06:08:43+08:00 Oil prices ease to two-month lows as US downplays further Iran strikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9c0975556ef56a53536b102291f69ed1c44efa183d47156b1a9cec587765d614 Brent futures fell US$1.08, or 1.2 per cent, to settle at US$91.49 a barrel on Tuesday. Brent futures fell US$1.08, or 1.2 per cent, to settle at US$91.49 a barrel on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-near-record-high-lower-oil-prices-boost-sentiment The Business Times en 2026-11-11T05:55:27+08:00 European shares near record high as lower oil prices boost sentiment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index ended 0.27 per cent higher at 658.32 points on Tuesday. The Stoxx 600 index ended 0.27 per cent higher at 658.32 points on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-lower-hot-inflation-data-fed-comments-heighten-rate-worries?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-11T05:49:55+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends lower as hot inflation data, Fed comments heighten rate worries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d72a546dd4aea754f2e76de4bcfcd2547ae4bccecf0718ee4a75ed015e8a5bc0 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 157.86 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 52,231.89 points on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 157.86 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 52,231.89 points on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/wall-street-opens-lower-after-octobers-hot-inflation-print The Business Times en 2026-11-10T23:04:16+08:00 Wall Street opens lower after October’s hot inflation print https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82319852bbdeda2ef6d26a8b5d8eadbad9fb7ac916e0fac5edf13cd577d5e27e The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq are all lower at the opening bell. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq are all lower at the opening bell. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-consumer-prices-rise-above-expectations-october The Business Times en 2026-11-10T22:59:17+08:00 Odds of Fed rate hike rise after US consumer prices rise above forecasts in October https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d5a3147c76d0427c0304cfb438c47935b5262d92b7780d6f0ead5e683d9a1388 A customer shops for toys at a Walmart Supercenter retail store in New Jersey. Inflation in the US is running well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.  Inflation in the US is running well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/yangzijiang-shipbuildings-us7-billion-contract-wins-push-order-book-us26-3-billion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T22:40:50+08:00 Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s US$7 billion contract wins push order book to US$26.3 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0bd2719c28ea8a6f8680d4ecfaf50a55ecf1b13f1fafc017a6c7e23a7a81bc96 Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s executive chairman and CEO Ren Letian. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s Ren Letian says new-build demand is “supported by fleet renewal, the transition towards dual-fuel vessels and ongoing trade route disruptions”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/malaysia-ex-pm-najib-arrives-home-start-house-arrest The Business Times en 2026-11-10T22:05:04+08:00 Malaysia ex-PM Najib arrives home to start house arrest  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aa738917a554ddc02c87749e275f74698a8b2823b429e0838cda78cc1e258a96 One of Malaysia’s most influential and divisive politicians, Najib insists that he was made the scapegoat for the ⁠complex, globe-spanning 1MDB scheme. One of Malaysia’s most influential and divisive politicians, Najib insists that he was made the scapegoat for the ⁠complex, globe-spanning 1MDB scheme. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/emperadors-q3-net-profit-rises-47-2-us59-4-million-whisky-gains?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T21:15:24+08:00 Emperador’s Q3 net profit rises 47.2% to US$59.4 million on whisky gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/09280e66c7ddba8001100e4a996087b6542103c1758cff88f632d96f49157214 The company said in June that it had earmarked 2.4 billion Philippine pesos for its 2026 capital expenditure. The company said in June that it had earmarked 2.4 billion Philippine pesos for its 2026 capital expenditure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/sea-focus-software-and-customer-relationships-building-cloud-business?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T21:07:49+08:00 Sea to focus on software and customer relationships in building up cloud business https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1cb0e99423ebb5d34c360579972643436624055dc0714e2f4269d612f39ad256 Shopee headquarters in Science Park Drive. Shopee’s revenue rose 41.3% in Q3 to US$6.1 billion, mainly from growth in its gross merchandise value and better monetisation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us-dollar-steadies-fed-governor-calls-more-rate-hikes The Business Times en 2026-11-10T20:27:47+08:00 US dollar steadies as Fed governor calls for more rate hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6399b7902672c681f46856255b67bfde280f2322cb990779b39d2d40debfff20 The US dollar gained around 0.2% on both the Japanese yen and Swiss franc, trading at 158.2 yen and 0.8209 francs, respectively. The US dollar gained around 0.2% on both the Japanese yen and Swiss franc, trading at 158.2 yen and 0.8209 francs, respectively. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/investor-dos-and-donts-sti-heads-south The Business Times en 2026-11-10T20:23:42+08:00 Investor dos and don’ts as the STI heads south https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a070778235cca3d3c0b3bee215610939393d00bcb62346f8ad78c32ca0901e5 Historically, the Straits Times Index has fallen by 10% or more in around eight out of every 10 years. Historically, the Straits Times Index has fallen by 10% or more in around eight out of every 10 years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/boustead-h1-profit-down-10-s31-5-million-despite-revenue-increase?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T20:09:49+08:00 Boustead H1 profit down 10% at S$31.5 million despite revenue increase https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/61a6c24d7c671b24b63526db455edeecbc5549d2e0e4d143fffa0be34ff9dc6d The board has declared an interim cash dividend of S$0.02 per share. The board has declared an interim cash dividend of S$0.02 per share. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/no-malaysian-probe-yet-nvidia-customer-megaspeeds-unit-firm-earlier-cited-ministry-checks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T20:09:39+08:00 No Malaysian probe yet into Nvidia customer Megaspeed’s unit; firm earlier cited ministry checks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dee4546e5c8a61c8439466e96f8fe5c2e63a598e62f4ddd5224194d567066b76 The office of cloud provider Megaspeed in Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore. Megaspeed is under scrutiny over whether it helped to channel restricted Nvidia chips to China. Cloud provider Megaspeed is under scrutiny over whether it helped to channel restricted Nvidia chips to China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ums-integration-doubles-q3-profit-s21-1-million-semiconductor-aviation-sales-growth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T19:59:14+08:00 UMS Integration doubles Q3 profit to S$21.1 million on semiconductor, aviation sales growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9530dcd4cc82d0e8392bd526bb7326c6a2cea422c6915a9c8f93cabd760f11e5 A facility of Singapore Exchange mainboard-listed precision engineering company UMS Integration. UMS Integration is seeing strong sales on continued demand from the semiconductor and aerospace industries. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/link-reit-confirms-s239-5-million-acquisition-50-1-stake-eastpoint-mall?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T19:14:49+08:00 Link Reit confirms S$239.5 million acquisition of 50.1% stake in Eastpoint Mall https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b4f9a8c979db20f0596a900602b740d364d7633342c2875b6379d12939c4a59 Located next to Simei MRT station, Eastpoint Mall has about 214,000 sq ft of net lettable area. Located next to Simei MRT station, Eastpoint Mall has about 214,000 sq ft of net lettable area. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/rupiah-tumble-hits-jardine-matheson-seas-astra-earnings?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T18:59:21+08:00 Rupiah tumble hits Jardine Matheson SEA’s Astra earnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b02a045531ace062f9da34c2bd81697fb6a86d6cb5c1daa348b4f7df16d32dd3 In Indonesia, Jardine Matheson Southeast Asia owns 50.1% of diversified group Astra. In Indonesia, Jardine Matheson Southeast Asia owns 50.1% of diversified group Astra. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-nov-101?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Nov 10) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/14268e7a5efd3d3365514be2c1f62a6daaee4578f43d68d2e9529869a4c81e3e Singapore is launching an enhanced goods and services tax framework to support wholesale gold market activities. Singapore is launching an enhanced goods and services tax framework to support wholesale gold market activities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-rise-tech-stocks-gain-ground-sti-1-5?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T18:33:53+08:00 Singapore shares rise as tech stocks gain ground; STI up 1.5% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ed7958365e298a5823b500fe66ed3d7d108cb307e5fd883186cd57761f6b269d Tech stocks clawed back some ground after last week’s sharp sell-off. UMS Integration closed up 3.6% at S$1.75. Tech stocks clawed back some ground after last week’s sharp sell-off. UMS Integration closed up 3.6% at S$1.75. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/cop31-temasek-backed-cix-launches-procurement-service-singapore-eligible-carbon-credits?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T18:22:39+08:00 COP31: Temasek-backed CIX launches procurement service for Singapore-eligible carbon credits https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/988774d2d0cff8ef3d21e3ddf59d4b99d8d0ab62c4e1e6618d890514afa50ab8 Carbon tax-liable companies in Singapore are allowed to offset 5% of their annual emissions, but only with credits that meet the city-state’s ICC framework. Carbon tax-liable companies in Singapore are allowed to offset 5% of their annual emissions, but only with credits that meet the city-state’s ICC framework. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/vacheron-constantin-gives-its-fiftysix-collection-contemporary-polish?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T18:18:01+08:00 Vacheron Constantin gives its Fiftysix collection contemporary polish https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d66653d0fa34d3f093e4a2ce6e42a4af35c1e3c5a914e7b4ac14880944d91ff7 Vacheron Constantin debuts an aesthetic evolution to the Fiftysix Complete Calendar (left) and Fiftysix Self-Winding, both in stainless steel. Vacheron Constantin debuts an aesthetic evolution to the Fiftysix Complete Calendar (left) and Fiftysix Self-Winding, both in stainless steel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/grab-softbank-petros-plan-us1-9-billion-initial-investment-malaysia-ai-infrastructure?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T18:09:54+08:00 Grab, SoftBank, Petros plan US$1.9 billion initial investment in Malaysia AI infrastructure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/48de78b87cea6cf4b8feaeaf52c8be549c38efe78b03e4e21f5a304b5db13e50 Additional investors and hyperscaler customers will be sought to support the project’s development and expansion. Additional investors and hyperscaler customers will be sought to support the project’s development and expansion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chery-recalls-about-54000-vehicles-china-after-malaysia-axle-failure-incidents?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T18:09:34+08:00 Chery recalls about 54,000 vehicles in China after Malaysia axle-failure incidents https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/974582d3d1fa3c10e7bdd9c9823a85b59471c47dcbde986b90ec1ec49e6cccd2 Chery will notify owners if any replacement of affected cars’ rear axle is needed, and will carry out the replacement at no charge. Chery will notify owners if any replacement of affected cars’ rear axle is needed, and will carry out the replacement at no charge. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/malaysia-court-clears-way-ex-pm-najib-start-house-arrest The Business Times en 2026-11-10T17:57:38+08:00 Malaysia court clears way for ex-PM Najib to start house arrest https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b527686ece137ec22cea678b26d5545a168bc733cb9bbd2a9fc8ad7a28bfa125 Najib Razak at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Nov 10. The court orders that Najib could start his house arrest, effective immediately. Najib Razak at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Nov 10. The court orders that Najib could start his house arrest, effective immediately. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mha-deputy-secretary-chan-tsan-succeed-ng-lang-lta-chief-executive?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T17:42:35+08:00 MHA deputy secretary Chan Tsan to succeed Ng Lang as LTA chief executive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62620c2876010bd89ef4df9fa8369777e3db86e1cd3449840810741407fe7425 Chan will relinquish his MHA and HTX appointments and will succeed LTA chief executive Ng Lang on May 1, 2027. Chan will relinquish his MHA and HTX appointments and will succeed LTA chief executive Ng Lang on May 1, 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/indonesias-vice-president-gibran-expresses-intent-step-down-presidential-official The Business Times en 2026-11-10T17:20:22+08:00 Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran expresses intent to step down: presidential official https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9536513c226d49554a59ba3465cb3728e9ec3069e67946ba8305a7fc19843af5 Some lawmakers are seeking to investigate whether incomplete education documents Gibran submitted as a candidate disqualify him as vice-president. Some lawmakers are seeking to investigate whether incomplete education documents Gibran submitted as a candidate disqualify him as vice-president. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/apple-pays-us3-3-billion-singapore-income-tax-fy2026-benefiting-lower-taxes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T17:14:04+08:00 Apple pays US$3.3 billion in Singapore income tax for FY2026, benefiting from lower taxes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c65fd5ee2cd9423e439f400c746f558702051b66d27fa549341a062dbbf3e935 Apple unveiled its Siri AI and new products, including the iPhone Duo and MacBook Neo, in FY2026. Apple unveiled its Siri AI and new products, including the iPhone Duo and MacBook Neo, in FY2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/what-you-should-know-about-income-payout-funds?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T16:49:44+08:00 What you should know about income-payout funds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/21e0645a4ed64c1fb0fb9725cacdd3d994aa5a7611ef54d1458da12b650fd805 Spending a fund distribution rather than reinvesting it would make your actual total returns lag the fund’s. Currency hedging may also prove costly. Spending a fund distribution rather than reinvesting it would make your actual total returns lag the fund’s. Currency hedging may also prove costly. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hong-kong-home-prices-rise-5-2027-report The Business Times en 2026-11-10T16:12:35+08:00 Hong Kong home prices to rise 5% in 2027: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c5074bb8b71938259da97932ee850ea02c3ac41882bb8e4fa3a3f8a0c97dcad6 Home sales have rebounded in Hong Kong this year, thanks largely to mainland buyers after the city scrapped stamp duties in February 2024. Home sales have rebounded in Hong Kong this year, thanks largely to mainland buyers after the city scrapped stamp duties in February 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/cop31-singapore-launches-blended-finance-initiative-fund-climate-adaptation-south-east-asia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T16:00:00+08:00 COP31: Singapore launches blended finance initiative to fund climate adaptation in South-east Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/626f876798f6f9f715a377afcbfc3ebfed6e6b78c8d5da3a0394cf0511d37e18 Climate adaptation refers to measures that help societies prepare for and reduce their vulnerability to the effects of climate change. Climate adaptation refers to measures that help societies prepare for and reduce their vulnerability to the effects of climate change. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/jensen-huangs-alleged-links-chinese-spy-what-know-about-singapore-based-nvidia-customer-megaspeed The Business Times en 2026-11-10T15:55:07+08:00 Jensen Huang’s alleged links to Chinese spy: What to know about Singapore-based Nvidia customer Megaspeed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dee4546e5c8a61c8439466e96f8fe5c2e63a598e62f4ddd5224194d567066b76 Megaspeed is wholly owned by Singapore-registered Swiftdata, which says providing hosting services by non-data centres is its principal activity. Megaspeed is wholly owned by Singapore-registered Swiftdata, which says providing hosting services by non-data centres is its principal activity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/new-worlds-top-shareholder-seeking-bank-loan-equity-deal-looms-sources The Business Times en 2026-11-10T15:54:26+08:00 New World’s top shareholder seeking bank loan as equity deal looms: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6dbe961e482e9260479c34918b649f6c4e6e588bf294c89b56251b422adeeec0 New World is still reeling from the property downturn in mainland China and Hong Kong.  New World is still reeling from the property downturn in mainland China and Hong Kong.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/sph-media-hit-data-breach-affecting-9-its-database?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T15:30:00+08:00 SPH Media hit by data breach affecting 9% of its database https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/80603e45c3db9819dd27d82386c55efa8a0eac40793f55f156e2f4a182df9e05 Based on preliminary investigations, the attacks are suspected to have been AI-enabled and carried out by the same threat actor. Based on preliminary investigations, the attacks are suspected to have been AI-enabled and carried out by the same threat actor. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/esg-scores-miss-what-matters-can-companies-adapt The Business Times en 2026-11-10T15:26:02+08:00 ESG scores miss what matters. Can companies adapt? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9cd64e2df81a58c89e1fa6cd8e66534124cbf6a6e032c32b389847a39e1be414 ESG scores standardise companies’ disclosures. They do not test what companies can do under pressure. ESG scores standardise companies’ disclosures. They do not test what companies can do under pressure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/what-us-midterms-mean-economy The Business Times en 2026-11-10T15:18:31+08:00 What the US midterms mean for the economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fae9930f28692d8e996ad3724dbdc7155eb3d24193dbd524214c220cb2fbf0ce The US Capitol building. A divided government usually means fewer big tax and spending Bills. A divided government usually means fewer big tax and spending Bills. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/who-alice-huang-chinese-businesswoman-accused-spying-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang The Business Times en 2026-11-10T15:16:11+08:00 Who is Alice Huang, the Chinese businesswoman accused of spying on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/888bfeacf6b2fabcc6356ac5c77f0c87e468c2854e0e459970ef7599b5227ab4 The reports of ties between Alice Huang (second from left) and Jensen Huang (third from left) have prompted US lawmakers to seek answers from the Nvidia CEO. The reports of ties between Alice Huang (second from left) and Jensen Huang (third from left) have prompted US lawmakers to seek answers from the Nvidia CEO. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/keys-investing-success-balancing-attack-and-defence The Business Times en 2026-11-10T15:07:10+08:00 The keys to investing success: Balancing attack and defence https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b8a000a5deaf2a6ae5c0557a71fbd34917b878c18e9229e90f312d27c7aad35d A diversified portfolio should be the starting point for every investor for many reasons. The main one is to stay in the game. A diversified portfolio should be the starting point for every investor for many reasons. The main one is to stay in the game. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapores-ai-roll-out-needs-disagreement-drill The Business Times en 2026-11-10T15:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s AI roll-out needs a ‘disagreement drill’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/73021ee4c8bdccab8b2a1c2903c1954e0a1c452e541fc2c8175391f2f0306953 NCS’ investment into workforce expansion is useful. Yet the decisive test comes after those specialists hand a tool to an ordinary employee. NCS’ investment into workforce expansion is useful. Yet the decisive test comes after those specialists hand a tool to an ordinary employee. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/martin-luther-kings-lost-draft-i-have-dream-emerges-desk-drawer The Business Times en 2026-11-10T14:35:24+08:00 Martin Luther King’s lost draft of ‘I Have a Dream’ emerges from a desk drawer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/93674deb01718a1207a3b5394c0327414a72ee7eb34e4f3b14adfc5ed1202f95 Xernona Clayton discovered the draft of Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream” speech in the desk drawer of her late husband, a former King aide, in the 1990s but only decided to sell it recently. Xernona Clayton discovered the draft of Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream” speech in the desk drawer of her late husband, a former King aide, in the 1990s but only decided to sell it recently. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/watches-jewellery/tiktok-diamond-auctions-are-instant-are-they-any-good The Business Times en 2026-11-10T13:57:33+08:00 TikTok diamond auctions are instant. Are they any good? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/61be4af29d603795b36ba884ef1154a4fdd003a84ecfbb357283f172ec34adaf The lab-diamond boom has transformed the jewellery industry, with one analyst putting worldwide sales in 2024 at above US$8 billion. The lab-diamond boom has transformed the jewellery industry, with one analyst putting worldwide sales in 2024 at above US$8 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-targets-us1-4-trillion-valuation-blockbuster-ipo The Business Times en 2026-11-10T13:21:51+08:00 Anthropic targets US$1.4 trillion valuation in blockbuster IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b00ddb8bfe4d965b27678ab72bf708f51e93d49c17c55be00f6a1a602c01011 Anthropic is offering 801.4 million shares, while backers are selling 23.6 million shares.  Anthropic is offering 801.4 million shares, while backers are selling 23.6 million shares.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/us-extends-vietnam-trade-probe-intellectual-property-end-february The Business Times en 2026-11-10T13:06:16+08:00 US extends Vietnam trade probe on intellectual property to end of February https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cc53d27f166b08895b30a8867d644f9032348835b2d23935e009214ef67ffc95 Multinationals have opposed new tariffs on Vietnam, which is an important assembly hub for industrial products exported to foreign markets. Multinationals have opposed new tariffs on Vietnam, which is an important assembly hub for industrial products exported to foreign markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-trade-surplus-soars-past-us1-trillion-ai-boom-powers-exports The Business Times en 2026-11-10T12:35:13+08:00 China’s trade surplus soars past US$1 trillion as AI boom powers exports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b80e37fad75625ec0215f12319a1404a2f981dc0640f0b89af75b068b7eb18f5 China’s exports rose sharply by 35.2% in October from the same month last year in US dollar terms, customs data showed on Tuesday.  China’s exports rose sharply by 35.2% in October from the same month last year in US dollar terms, customs data showed on Tuesday.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/maybank-initiates-moneymax-coverage-buy-call-s0-69-target-price?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T12:11:04+08:00 Maybank initiates MoneyMax coverage with ‘buy’ call, S$0.69 target price https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e407d024bd99cf802df081b221e2d1fa3c73303d4b4a2d660ba95f613cb36b93 MoneyMax expanded its network to 139 outlets across Singapore and Malaysia in H1 2026, adding more stores than in 2024 and 2025 combined. MoneyMax expanded its network to 139 outlets across Singapore and Malaysia in H1 2026, adding more stores than in 2024 and 2025 combined. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/about-3-million-singaporeans-receive-s100-s250-assurance-package-cash-payouts-december?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T12:00:58+08:00 About 3 million Singaporeans to receive S$100 to S$250 Assurance Package cash payouts in December https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b90dc8bf83b52fef2fd67e379ae407d0eb9d2b76e6db68cf81b62a3cb59c7dc Eligible Singaporeans aged 21 years and above in 2027 will receive payments depending on their assessable income and number of properties owned. Eligible Singaporeans aged 21 years and above in 2027 will receive payments depending on their assessable income and number of properties owned. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/columns/everything-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-said-about-china-out-window The Business Times en 2026-11-10T11:41:54+08:00 Everything Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said about China is out the window https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9bfb2254087b54ab0828967b9381ec17eba3649c2f4f36637b70f27f1125325 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has pledged to fully cooperate with the board’s independent investigation.  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has pledged to fully cooperate with the board’s independent investigation.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-holds-gain-above-us4100-lower-oil-eases-inflation-woes The Business Times en 2026-11-10T11:20:28+08:00 Gold holds gain above US$4,100 as lower oil eases inflation woes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f8509e6a7deeb181aa72becb2cf4aac702c03f3ee08eefe19581047ffd50690c Bullion traded near US$4,140 an ounce, after rising 1.7 per cent on Monday. Bullion traded near US$4,140 an ounce, after rising 1.7 per cent on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/aem-ums-cse-global-shares-rebound-after-last-weeks-tech-rout?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T11:02:19+08:00 AEM, UMS, CSE Global shares rebound after last week’s tech rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e07a0061d04e46ebcd79c0d4526b8a34c5c6408562b6d59620d4b042c82a9bc5 The FTSE ST Technology Index fell 10% last week, recording S$71 million in net institutional outflows. The FTSE ST Technology Index fell 10% last week, recording S$71 million in net institutional outflows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-launches-central-bank-gold-vaulting-extends-gst-waiver-wholesale-activities?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T11:00:00+08:00 Singapore launches central bank gold-vaulting, extends GST waiver to wholesale activities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bf6c203823bd4ba2b36ce6b00aef6886c482e3c40619bc74f3c28079e50a0de0 A gold bar. MAS’ central bank gold-vaulting service will store bullion in Singapore’s national currency vault, which can hold up to 500 tonnes. MAS’ central bank gold-vaulting service will store bullion in Singapore’s national currency vault, which can hold up to 500 tonnes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/what-know-about-china-spy-allegations-involving-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang The Business Times en 2026-11-10T10:44:48+08:00 What to know about the China spy allegations involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b6f60091c4074ee3a6231627f6e9de2084d0f924ffd145e6ca3344f6baa786a Alice Huang (in pink) attending a dinner with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (in black) at a restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, May 22, 2025. Alice Huang (in pink) attending a dinner with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (in black) at a restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, May 22, 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-seeks-high-tech-upper-hand-industry-carrying-80-global-trade The Business Times en 2026-11-10T10:28:03+08:00 China seeks high-tech upper hand in industry carrying 80% of global trade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b0604542f276a8cec92d3324cbfb2ffa02204ff7ab3131f1eab3f421ea0b7c5 The Mawan Terminal in Shenzhen is among dozens of automated port operations across China that Beijing hopes will give it an edge. The Mawan Terminal in Shenzhen is among dozens of automated port operations across China that Beijing hopes will give it an edge. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/chinas-li-auto-makes-asia-pacific-push-announcing-entry-singapore-hong-kong-thailand-vietnam?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T10:16:44+08:00 China’s Li Auto makes Asia-Pacific push announcing entry into Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/06a05e5b5f7e917aedc71ffeae105a4abe45f7c38cb9efd3194720e80b118360 The Li Mega, the company’s first fully electric vehicle, is 5.4 m long and has space for seven people. The Li Mega, the company’s first fully electric vehicle, is 5.4 m long and has space for seven people. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/qantas-axe-850-jobs-offshoring-deal-accenture The Business Times en 2026-11-10T09:51:32+08:00 Qantas to axe 850 jobs in offshoring deal with Accenture https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/46ffc3611f9b44fd593b9e1f062b75ae6f87d3f3ce0b25d2af3b8003998c21b5 The cuts affect around 3% of Qantas‘ Australian workforce of 28,000. The cuts affect around 3% of Qantas‘ Australian workforce of 28,000. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/tourist-outlays-lift-south-korea-retail-domestic-consumption-slows The Business Times en 2026-11-10T09:22:31+08:00 Tourist outlays lift South Korea retail as domestic consumption slows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/240cf0b0cd6a1f08d149f019f1018394189c8673db962481c3486b07e182044a South Korea has seen tourist arrivals bounce back post pandemic, hitting an all-time high of over 17 million people for the first nine months of this year.  South Korea has seen tourist arrivals bounce back post pandemic, hitting an all-time high of over 17 million people for the first nine months of this year.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-september-household-spending-slumps-amid-bad-weather The Business Times en 2026-11-10T08:47:46+08:00 Japan’s September household spending slumps amid bad weather https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c37dbab4e67fec4f7edc3fbfce5804086a8aff38c4dd82963e19d67079150298 Consumer spending slumped 6.8 per cent year-on-year in September. Consumer spending slumped 6.8 per cent year-on-year in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-venture-corp-netlink-nbn-trust-geo-energy-food-innovators?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T08:40:15+08:00 Stocks to watch: Venture Corp, NetLink NBN Trust, Geo Energy, Food Innovators https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/492b21ace85eb940596ed22a790bda20a100e7ee48f77601b2e55bed171d5421 Venture Corp’s Q3 net profit rises 21.9% to S$67.8 million, as revenue increases 26% to S$790.4 million. Venture Corp’s Q3 net profit rises 21.9% to S$67.8 million, as revenue increases 26% to S$790.4 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/nvidia-intervened-us-probe-megaspeed-chip-smuggling The Business Times en 2026-11-10T08:32:44+08:00 Nvidia intervened in US probe of Megaspeed chip smuggling https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9eaa78ddc64676ffcb90a9064e9653e936e82b191259a70bba547335aa8f0cc2 Alice Huang (right) attending a dinner with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (centre) at a restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, May 22, 2025. Alice Huang (right) attending a dinner with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (centre) at a restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, May 22, 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-sued-over-disclosures-related-suspected-chinese-spy The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:19:46+08:00 Nvidia, CEO Jensen Huang sued over disclosures related to suspected Chinese spy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/42410219ff66913419b569a3a2dac80dd5f9e7e22666ad7dd7ba1a2484522c00 Jensen Huang told Nvidia’s employees he had been unfaithful to his wife, without disclosing details of the alleged relationship. Jensen Huang told Nvidia’s employees he had been unfaithful to his wife, without disclosing details of the alleged relationship. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/pepsico-cut-1000-jobs-north-america The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:21+08:00 PepsiCo to cut 1,000 jobs in North America https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f4c617854b130700c69a0503798b35ed98e858a92579a4a8acae04b70e88a842 The job cuts are aimed at simplifying the company’s structure. The job cuts are aimed at simplifying the company’s structure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-still-south-east-asias-headquarters-haven?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 Is Singapore still South-east Asia’s headquarters haven? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4a0845bc10c700df478e6fdf4580f9a414888ae3713a6308b96a9c40fdbdeca6 Business activities related to headquarters and professional services made up 62.5% of total business expenditure commitments in Singapore in 2025. Business activities related to headquarters and professional services made up 62.5% of total business expenditure commitments in Singapore in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/demand-tech-capabilities-position-apac-and-ai-skyscanners-next-growth-frontiers-ceo-bryan-batista?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 Demand, tech capabilities position Apac and AI as Skyscanner’s next growth frontiers: CEO Bryan Batista https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/faae7f6fc88941b517b783d488d062c6d8f57a8a45f700c82f0e014f1a17745d Bryan Batista, Skyscanner’s CEO, predicts that AI products will become an increasingly prominent revenue generator. Bryan Batista, Skyscanner’s CEO, predicts that AI products will become an increasingly prominent revenue generator. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/asias-ai-boom-has-timing-problem The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 Asia’s AI boom has a timing problem https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/46db79dbc893a583c485008e1c4ac4a097095dab264a1e471703a71190b4a6ea There is a mismatch between technological investment and the power infrastructure needed to support it. There is a mismatch between technological investment and the power infrastructure needed to support it. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/when-ai-agents-haggle-who-gets-stuck-bill?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 When AI agents haggle, who gets stuck with the bill? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eb81106cd766d0f1da877e98943a145c4f23ef50e95ba0ed2abfc7c8c8932eac US retailers use AI for “surveillance pricing” to find out which consumers will go or stay at given price points. US retailers use AI for “surveillance pricing” to find out which consumers will go or stay at given price points. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/jsw-pact-fresh-cash-alone-wont-put-volkswagen-indias-fast-lane?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 JSW pact: Fresh cash alone won’t put Volkswagen in India’s fast lane https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/960833c1b6e779c656bbdc1499844e4b1299b595f0b6bee7e9b86d62031aa30b Volkswagen’s passenger-vehicle business in India operates through Skoda Auto Volkswagen India. Volkswagen’s passenger-vehicle business in India operates through Skoda Auto Volkswagen India. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/highly-selective-singapore-banks-see-strong-ai-financing-demand-stay-alert-debt-risks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 ‘Highly selective’: Singapore banks see strong AI financing demand but stay alert to debt risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ddf6e7779e1aed2e938f778ef81774ae48ae4cd144ae13d30c7c41d4e49a6e38 During their Q3 results briefings, all three Singapore banks emphasised prudent lending standards and focusing on financially strong borrowers. During their Q3 results briefings, all three Singapore banks emphasised prudent lending standards and focusing on financially strong borrowers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/south-east-asia-financial-access-not-same-financial-inclusion The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 In South-east Asia, financial access is not the same as financial inclusion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eca2153abdd665ca3b51ebe87d0d8282b046d6c34745074e2ecddb4b849df0cc True financial empowerment is not achieved simply through bank accounts being opened and transactions occurring. True financial empowerment is not achieved simply through bank accounts being opened and transactions occurring. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/responsible-retrenchment-should-build-singapores-tripartite-approach The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 Responsible retrenchment should build on Singapore’s tripartite approach https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b57adb9dd3c5b39630fc0f44c8b529c53258eb6573846367bb45514235c6c2d4 A few recent cases in Singapore that attracted public attention remind us that restructuring remains a highly sensitive and complex process. A few recent cases in Singapore that attracted public attention remind us that restructuring remains a highly sensitive and complex process. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/concerts-sports-and-mice-promoters-line-marina-bay-sands-new-entertainment-arena?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 Concerts, sports and Mice: Promoters line up for Marina Bay Sands’ new entertainment arena https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd144baf599f4f4fef5c05903bb7b65cefa6d24030e38f4ec94f01eb8586797c An artist rendering of the exterior of the new 15,000-seat arena at Marina Bay Sands. An artist rendering of the exterior of the new 15,000-seat arena at Marina Bay Sands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-nvidia-ceo-told-him-he-did-not-know-woman-linked-him-was-spy The Business Times en 2026-11-10T06:44:08+08:00 Trump says Nvidia CEO told him he did not know the woman linked to him was a spy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b6f60091c4074ee3a6231627f6e9de2084d0f924ffd145e6ca3344f6baa786a Alice Huang (in pink) attending a dinner with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (in black) at a restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, May 22, 2025. Alice Huang (in pink) attending a dinner with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (in black) at a restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, May 22, 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/companies-risk-fines-6-global-turnover-unfair-digital-trade-practices-eu-draft-law The Business Times en 2026-11-10T06:29:24+08:00 Companies risk fines of 6% global turnover for unfair digital trade practices: EU draft law https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fee27206fb384897e8c76654a1fa41dbe24eba9b7d9b16f7cec39fc30970587 The European Commission wants to ban personalised advertising targeting children or vulnerable consumers. The European Commission wants to ban personalised advertising targeting children or vulnerable consumers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-down-more-us7-barrel-post-settlement-trade-trump-signals-restraint-iran The Business Times en 2026-11-10T06:09:34+08:00 Oil down more than US$7 a barrel in post-settlement trade as Trump signals restraint on Iran https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/85024b9a3e60d54a33c6f59c2e02132e72b12f89326083d384e98c879d033fb9 Brent crude futures settled down US$5.75, or 5.85 per cent, at US$92.57 a barrel on Monday. Brent crude futures settled down US$5.75, or 5.85 per cent, at US$92.57 a barrel on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-climb-banks-defence-stocks-lead-broad-based-rally The Business Times en 2026-11-10T05:55:35+08:00 European shares climb as banks, defence stocks lead broad-based rally https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed 1.26 per cent higher at 656.52 points on Monday. The Stoxx 600 closed 1.26 per cent higher at 656.52 points on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-jumps-oil-slide-cools-inflation-worries-nvidia-slumps The Business Times en 2026-11-10T05:47:33+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street jumps as oil slide cools inflation worries; Nvidia slumps https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59f13b91177b5f0046756842dfed1a4d4b41fe7feb9737526543a2ce2ac069b7 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,104.02 points, or 2.15 per cent, to 52,389.75 on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,104.02 points, or 2.15 per cent, to 52,389.75 on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/sustainability-drives-competitiveness-and-resilience-not-just-green-goals-tcs-executive?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T05:00:00+08:00 Sustainability drives competitiveness and resilience, not just green goals: TCS executive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/77338979618a150f9862a4134b34f2154cbed617040e755a9d5b54a042926157 TCS’ Shveta Bhardwaj says: “What’s key now is how to ensure companies can execute their sustainability strategies effectively and make sure that momentum is there.” TCS’ Shveta Bhardwaj says: “What’s key now is how to ensure companies can execute their sustainability strategies effectively and make sure that momentum is there.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/inaugural-bt-south-east-asia-growth-forum-seeks-help-firms-looking-scale-region?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T05:00:00+08:00 Inaugural BT South-east Asia Growth Forum seeks to help firms looking to scale in the region https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b3a027bd2a1f3ad36963ae3654de33cfaf3a15f735cb6ee9aa8c8ff1888d8dc9 A highlight of the forum will be curated business-matching sessions designed to help companies take practical first steps towards expanding into South-east Asia. A highlight of the forum will be curated business-matching sessions designed to help companies take practical first steps towards expanding into South-east Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/high-claims-low-margins-how-sustainable-singapores-health-insurance?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T05:00:00+08:00 High claims, low margins: How sustainable is Singapore’s health insurance? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f5880a0a509584821e60b85ebe9334d87b6df1d81b252e03578dbcbac99026a Is Singapore’s current healthcare ecosystem sustainable? Is Singapore’s current healthcare ecosystem sustainable? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/food-innovators-suspects-worker-embezzled-s359000-unit-and-clients?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T22:39:16+08:00 Food Innovators suspects worker embezzled S$359,000 from unit and clients https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad91b730f61507c7291431626b48abce0e575091303a13bdeb48f276e9226b3d In a bourse filing, Food Innovators says as part of its investigations, it is appointing advisers and evaluating legal options. In a bourse filing, Food Innovators says as part of its investigations, it is appointing advisers and evaluating legal options. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-set-open-higher-after-last-weeks-ai-rout-nvidia-down The Business Times en 2026-11-09T22:20:00+08:00 Wall Street set to open higher after last week’s AI rout; Nvidia down https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fe8b3cb85b3efdb832c60417656a2605370b6538cda7806849def2111724e84 The gains kick off a pivotal week expected to offer some insight into whether the sell-off after the US midterms went too far or was warranted.  The gains kick off a pivotal week expected to offer some insight into whether the sell-off after the US midterms went too far or was warranted.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-rise-bank-tech-shares-gain-despite-nasdaq-100-futures-drop-amid-nvidia-probe The Business Times en 2026-11-09T22:00:00+08:00 European stocks rise as bank, tech shares gain despite Nasdaq 100 futures drop amid Nvidia probe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/745b560285a0503bbc70d2a3ea0f59cf0949d0cc23ec9e35d1521627c6447fbb “For the rest of the week, tech stocks will remain the key driver of stock markets across Europe,” said startegist Joachim Klement of Panmure Liberum. “For the rest of the week, tech stocks will remain the key driver of stock markets across Europe,” said startegist Joachim Klement of Panmure Liberum. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/2026-set-be-one-four-hottest-record-amid-powerful-el-nino-un-report-says The Business Times en 2026-11-09T21:40:30+08:00 2026 set to be one of four hottest on record amid powerful El Niño, UN report says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/88fbebfef02b4d5da1eaa06ec94c762c2b9162e213232efb015916775ee5e0a9 Between January and September 2026, the global average temperature was 1.47 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average, the report showed. Between January and September 2026, the global average temperature was 1.47 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average, the report showed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/sias-s2-billion-new-cabin-seats-draw-both-praise-and-flak?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T21:35:44+08:00 SIA’s S$2 billion new cabin seats draw both praise and flak https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c7b1eb6eb69bb8a16d00e4000babe44cbb56ae7fd1a92155d2d0709183f7ec7b SIA unveiled its cabin seat products with much fanfare. SIA unveiled its cabin seat products with much fanfare. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/softbank-face-scrutiny-ai-strategy-q2-earnings-after-sell The Business Times en 2026-11-09T21:15:47+08:00 SoftBank to face scrutiny of AI strategy at Q2 earnings after sell-off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/84aa195e35aff117cc6ea4063a652e7b474d3b3a68f50c35a5b7b876c34cc3ff The health of the AI industry has huge implications for the firm, which has invested in AI model developers, data centre infrastructure, semiconductors and robotics. The health of the AI industry has huge implications for the firm, which has invested in AI model developers, data centre infrastructure, semiconductors and robotics. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/cop31-summit-leaders-urge-world-move-faster-climate The Business Times en 2026-11-09T20:54:36+08:00 COP31 summit leaders urge world to move faster on climate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e3bbb2fac78ef433ccb92fa9c443ca639d5e2f69645a316706cf9dd4db33744e UN climate change executive secretary Simon Stiell Stiell told the summit that renewables were the clear answer to improving energy security. UN climate change executive secretary Simon Stiell Stiell told the summit that renewables were the clear answer to improving energy security. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/childaid-2026-133-performers-gear-free-riverside-festival?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T20:30:00+08:00 ChildAid 2026: 133 performers gear up for a free riverside festival https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5724ccab665019964e25cad444f987aeeaee6f1fb85c8377b44a24615123dc79 Young performers put their best foot forward during rehearsals at the SPH auditorium for ChildAid 2026. Young performers put their best foot forward during rehearsals at the SPH auditorium for ChildAid 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/china-car-exports-slow-supercharged-growth-group-says The Business Times en 2026-11-09T19:08:29+08:00 China car exports to slow from ‘supercharged’ growth, group says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9bf343e2f1d518e25fd65273ff291c1a61cd7917b98e0b9506cb8df5e86c37ba BYD electric vehicles (pictured). This comes as international markets move to protect their local industries, China’s Passenger Car Association said. BYD electric vehicles (pictured). This comes as international markets move to protect their local industries, China’s Passenger Car Association said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/tesla-refund-many-cybertruck-deposits-demand-exceeds-production-musk-says The Business Times en 2026-11-09T18:50:50+08:00 Tesla to refund many Cybertruck deposits as demand exceeds production, Musk says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3fe1902d824506937729c312d8e2f8113b84315d29ebbdebfb098c537bb0f79e This follows a Nov 6 announcement that Tesla is winding down the Cybertruck’s production at its Texas factory. This follows a Nov 6 announcement that Tesla is winding down the Cybertruck’s production at its Texas factory. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-dollar-nudges-lower-ai-middle-east-worries-ease The Business Times en 2026-11-09T18:36:39+08:00 US dollar nudges lower as AI, Middle East worries ease https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7b90cf895722bc4ced64808303ead496461fb2e427984894927ef8cf94d9eeb1 The US dollar index, which measures the currency against six major rivals, dipped 0.3% to 101.88. The US dollar index, which measures the currency against six major rivals, dipped 0.3% to 101.88. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-turns-taxes-state-borrowing-finance-growth-push The Business Times en 2026-11-09T18:15:35+08:00 Vietnam turns to taxes, state borrowing to finance growth push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e00d8b2c67b4a976adc5bbf02b9ffb496cf4c1fe38360f420e58e9f28a953bc5 Streets in Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam (pictured), which is diversifying its funding sources as its growth targets and infrastructure campaign stretch the banking system. Streets in Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam (pictured), which is diversifying its funding sources as its growth targets and infrastructure campaign stretch the banking system. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-strikes-unlikely-us-marco-rubio-calls-iran-demands-outrageous-and-ridiculous The Business Times en 2026-11-09T17:39:05+08:00 Trump says strikes unlikely as US’ Marco Rubio calls Iran demands ‘outrageous and ridiculous’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f4d21130c9284136700fc4f83887487dccaeabdcda4d1a6fe1ea12ed7fbd72e Trump said he is unlikely to order extensive strikes on Iran but that it depends on the country signing a “very strong agreement”. Trump said he is unlikely to order extensive strikes on Iran but that it depends on the country signing a “very strong agreement”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australia-home-sales-rise-fledgling-sign-property-recovery The Business Times en 2026-11-09T17:18:38+08:00 Australia home sales rise in fledgling sign of property recovery https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b92d972bc77e3315d9a8396b96835ef4bdf345e8d7babaad21e2cfc934717f54 Sydney accounted for 709 auctions, broadly in line with the prior week. Sydney accounted for 709 auctions, broadly in line with the prior week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/australia-regulator-halts-private-credit-fund-bathla-risks The Business Times en 2026-11-09T16:50:51+08:00 Australia regulator halts private credit fund on Bathla risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad7dfd68875b1b3afd1f990be88a437665276b43be9e3b1687ad4d171b7de32f The regulator is worried about, among other things, disclosures to investors of one of the funds and its exposure to the insolvent Sydney-based Bathla Group. The regulator is worried about, among other things, disclosures to investors of one of the funds and its exposure to the insolvent Sydney-based Bathla Group. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/sgx-cares-bull-charge-2026-raises-s2-1-million-6-charities?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T16:40:18+08:00 SGX Cares Bull Charge 2026 raises S$2.1 million for 6 charities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a08d0a7957f46f1c7a7559664a2203c6bbcbc5f9168cbf9b57c6d24a86faeae image of sgx, charity representatives, beneficiaries Sponsors, charity representatives and beneficiaries, as well as SGX representatives, at an appreciation reception. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/deepseeks-ai-agent-platform-hits-1-54-million-daily-users The Business Times en 2026-11-09T16:30:26+08:00 DeepSeek’s AI agent platform hits 1.54 million daily users https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/570f55944d2b3742a3ebcb37a52603e4f0359a53148b3b2458b515216525c689 This reflects a broader shift in the AI industry, with the battle for users increasingly fought over ecosystems and integration, rather than model performance.  This reflects a broader shift in the AI industry, with the battle for users increasingly fought over ecosystems and integration, rather than model performance.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/over-6700-km-graceland-town-crazy-about-elvis The Business Times en 2026-11-09T16:01:56+08:00 Over 6,700 km from Graceland, this town is crazy about Elvis https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/29df531ed4b1ab677771dece24e6cf4112b712678eb2cc548e61303b6b28f799 Elvis Presley tribute artists backstage at the Best Festival Elvis competition in Porthcawl, Wales, on Sept 26. Elvis Presley tribute artists backstage at the Best Festival Elvis competition in Porthcawl, Wales, on Sept 26. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-aramco-tower-targeted-rare-strike-houthis-riyadh-finance-hub The Business Times en 2026-11-09T15:40:45+08:00 Saudi Aramco tower targeted in rare strike by Houthis on Riyadh finance hub https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a388ec444d6143a7d450f492a54f011f1e391fb2eab0c1ac525536127583c97a The attack on King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh (pictured) will do little to reassure international firms already buffeted by months of regional conflict. The attack on King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh (pictured) will do little to reassure international firms already buffeted by months of regional conflict. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/citadel-securities-plots-asia-push-hiring-office-expansion The Business Times en 2026-11-09T15:39:01+08:00 Citadel Securities plots Asia push with hiring, office expansion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a4c4d7ba340eaa95136d84fe2983120978c2b4aa607a65142d457cefaf8cd397 Citadel Securities added nearly 100 people in Asia this year to bring its total headcount in the region to about 400. Citadel Securities added nearly 100 people in Asia this year to bring its total headcount in the region to about 400. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnams-masan-secures-japans-sojitz-second-strategic-investor-tungsten-business?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T15:20:27+08:00 Vietnam’s Masan secures Japan’s Sojitz as second strategic investor in tungsten business https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/78b6ab86049301966630f4f599f63af79944740752ee2f0a5825c15b16a95839 Masan High-Tech Materials once described itself as the world’s largest producer of midstream and downstream tungsten products outside China. Masan High-Tech Materials once described itself as the world’s largest producer of midstream and downstream tungsten products outside China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-extends-pause-24-us-tariffs-january-keeps-10-rate The Business Times en 2026-11-09T15:12:18+08:00 China extends pause on 24% US tariffs to January, keeps 10% rate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a9ae6651f987843b893ec2e92289e4962eb9db12f9aa9bb956c338e05452574f While US-China ties have stabilized, signs of tensions have lingered.  While US-China ties have stabilized, signs of tensions have lingered.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/beyond-greenback-vietnams-big-borrowers-turn-asian-currency-bonds?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T15:12:07+08:00 Beyond the greenback, Vietnam’s big borrowers turn to Asian-currency bonds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3c23251d02c384b37d4658200f97ca839f480de5be59b6be8d0915013e8d7f38 US dollar-denominated securities still account for 85% of Asian non-financial corporate bond issuance in foreign currencies between 2014 and 2024. US dollar-denominated securities still account for 85% of Asian non-financial corporate bond issuance in foreign currencies between 2014 and 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/keppels-real-ai-story-isnt-humanoid-robot?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T15:00:00+08:00 Keppel’s real AI story isn’t the humanoid robot https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ae19a2918c6df68063c9799237fd6b83e0ddfafebaf4aa3e9daaf7fa6d7c74e4 image of keppel execs and the company’s robot Keppel’s humanoid robot Ken shares the stage with chief digital officer and CEO for connectivity Manjot Singh Mann (centre) and CEO for real estate Louis Lim. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iraqs-khor-mor-gas-field-suspends-output-after-drone-attack-operator-says The Business Times en 2026-11-09T14:49:54+08:00 Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field suspends output after drone attack, operator says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6d9bf39df82966719dc96c52d4ea6481138bd56c8691e9a88477a188b3c62464 Production at Khor Mor, which supplies regional power generation, has repeatedly been disrupted after attacks that have been blamed on Iranian-backed militias. Production at Khor Mor, which supplies regional power generation, has repeatedly been disrupted after attacks that have been blamed on Iranian-backed militias. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/tokyos-office-rent-boom-spurs-deals-blackstone-plans-sale The Business Times en 2026-11-09T14:49:22+08:00 Tokyo’s office rent boom spurs deals as Blackstone plans sale https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/66bf71c2700b7d5a54de819065a58f340e4f46f14eaf899a5d70f3eebfec6eda Vacancy rates across Tokyo were 1.3% in Q3, among the lowest across major cities globally. Vacancy rates across Tokyo were 1.3% in Q3, among the lowest across major cities globally. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/philippine-economic-slump-worsens-iran-war-bad-weather The Business Times en 2026-11-09T14:22:50+08:00 Philippine economic slump worsens on Iran war, bad weather https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ccf0188191c9e72b6ae2ccd04dd394b3ffe4a1c9cd3bf17d15dc1d517b15e94e The data comes days after the release of the latest inflation print showing an acceleration to 7.8% in October. The data comes days after the release of the latest inflation print showing an acceleration to 7.8% in October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/subaru-and-toyota-picked-perfect-time-roll-out-affordable-evs The Business Times en 2026-11-09T13:48:48+08:00 Subaru and Toyota picked the perfect time to roll out affordable EVs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a2de669246da3883e518ddeb8c38cae5b4136cfa58802879b3dd9c1396b22e69 Subaru and Toyota are relatively late to the electric-car race, but their timing is propitious.  Subaru and Toyota are relatively late to the electric-car race, but their timing is propitious.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sudden-distress-top-rated-firm-tests-chinas-rating-crackdown The Business Times en 2026-11-09T13:09:25+08:00 Sudden distress at top-rated firm tests China’s rating crackdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6479c69f2a35a3a6e20e0f7ec572ac32a3a16131be7c72625ef82c8361e6b88c Out of more than 6,000 bond issuers in China, about 28% were rated AAA by domestic credit assessors at the end of Q2. Out of more than 6,000 bond issuers in China, about 28% were rated AAA by domestic credit assessors at the end of Q2. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinese-producer-inflation-hits-5-7-post-covid-era-high The Business Times en 2026-11-09T12:24:11+08:00 Chinese producer inflation hits 5.7% for post-Covid era high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5255c522f5f50918bccfa4ae74053bd753e90e81902eae93bd99ccf6711e7737 The consumer price index slips more than forecast to 0.7% in October, versus 0.9 per cent in prior month. The consumer price index slips more than forecast to 0.7% in October, versus 0.9 per cent in prior month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/south-east-asias-haze-shows-diversified-electricity-source-may-not-be-dependable The Business Times en 2026-11-09T12:00:00+08:00 South-east Asia’s haze shows a diversified electricity source may not be that dependable https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aedaec84b350bf58318b387f10c034eb69ab78a47ecfadf0c949cb5e624862d3 Solar operators in Singapore reported daily average electricity output falling by around 15% during the haze. Solar operators in Singapore reported daily average electricity output falling by around 15% during the haze. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/asia-first-strategy-cosmetics-and-pharma-maker-pierre-fabre-seeks-double-regional-revenue?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T12:00:00+08:00 An ‘Asia-first’ strategy for cosmetics and pharma maker Pierre Fabre; seeks to double regional revenue https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b80af2943833b2fbea692c01e03ac764f63bc470b26e5ff90cb3b2b7009d366f Laboratoires Pierre Fabre CEO Eric Ducournau says it is focusing on developing its R&D portfolio in pharmaceuticals, while expanding its presence in Asia. Laboratoires Pierre Fabre CEO Eric Ducournau says it is focusing on developing its R&D portfolio in pharmaceuticals, while expanding its presence in Asia.