https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-us-discuss-tariffs-farm-trade-ahead-xi-trump-meeting-shenzhen The Business Times en 2026-11-15T11:47:30+08:00 China, US discuss tariffs, farm trade ahead of Xi-Trump meeting in Shenzhen https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0e7d4b480e68fe76ae77904bf369246cf65fa8d0128678e578b0738d14938531 The White House said US President Trump (right) will meet China’s President Xi on Nov 19 on the sidelines of the Apec forum in Shenzhen. The White House said US President Trump (right) will meet China’s President Xi on Nov 19 on the sidelines of the Apec forum in Shenzhen. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/ai-chips-rare-earths-and-trade-5-us-china-questions-looming-over-shenzhen-apec-ceo-summit The Business Times en 2026-11-15T11:13:31+08:00 AI chips, rare earths and trade: 5 US-China questions looming over Shenzhen Apec CEO summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/05d446739b9bc9996d536a7b3688a0da2160f349e0b3334d6e6fd33329c1ffba In Shenzhen, US tech executives will probably press for more leniency for their companies in China. In Shenzhen, US tech executives will probably press for more leniency for their companies in China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/spacex-starship-returns-landing-pad-orbit-acing-test-reusable-rockets The Business Times en 2026-11-15T10:12:55+08:00 SpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f3f3e6c082de106fd94667506cabdeba214000b3566160664c1dae5227f5d4c The Starship reignited engines to flip itself vertical and slowly descended into the tower’s “Mechazilla” arms, engines still roaring. The Starship reignited engines to flip itself vertical and slowly descended into the tower’s “Mechazilla” arms, engines still roaring. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-air-travel-issues-persist-well-sunday-officials-say-thousands-flights-affected The Business Times en 2026-11-15T09:19:20+08:00 US air travel issues to persist well into Sunday, officials say, with thousands of flights affected https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7391aee980c524ebc2d2744638a4a84983f0325d627697967a50997637ea9b3f Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines all cancelled about 25% of their flights on Nov 14, while JetBlue cancelled nearly 45%. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines all cancelled about 25% of their flights on Nov 14, while JetBlue cancelled nearly 45%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-picks-new-vice-president-succeed-gibran-investors-see-risks-and-opportunities?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-15T09:00:00+08:00 As Indonesia picks new vice-president to succeed Gibran, investors see risks and opportunities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d625365d69bc1c55928274007ef5bc3e8de4e523d21fe5839b0f9d1491a72fbf Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (left) and Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (left) must nominate two candidates for the vice-presidency to replace Gibran Rakabuming Raka. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-bn-and-ally-pn-declare-victory-melaka-state-polls-blow-pm-anwar?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-15T08:41:42+08:00 Malaysia’s BN and ally PN declare victory in Melaka state polls in a blow to PM Anwar https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54c41948a2dab1be6d8b761d00030eb34566e8e067d539cceb5452effa8c3b5b The big screen at the Barisan Nasional’s headquarters in Melaka showing the coalition and its ally leading in 24 of the 28 contested seats on Nov 14. The big screen at the Barisan Nasional’s headquarters in Melaka showing the coalition and its ally leading in 24 of the 28 contested seats on Nov 14. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/asean-states-sign-digital-economy-framework-agreement-which-kicks-early-2027?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-14T19:40:53+08:00 Asean states sign Digital Economy Framework Agreement, which kicks in from early 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/057c269c1c5d59092151a05f5a1727c4c0aef7b82d62179694969f842ce9d03e The Digital Economy Framework Agreement was signed by Asean member states in Manila on Nov 14. The Digital Economy Framework Agreement was signed by Asean member states in Manila on Nov 14. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/cop31-singapore-authorises-first-carbon-project-rwanda-international-emissions-offsetting?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-14T18:03:25+08:00 COP31: Singapore authorises first carbon project with Rwanda for international emissions offsetting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d75eeaa4be1523fdf741f696c3e1d945c6aba185a4066e39570826b97df8492a The project will distribute 300,000 ceramic water filters across Rwanda and is expected to benefit around 1.8 million people. The project will distribute 300,000 ceramic water filters across Rwanda and is expected to benefit around 1.8 million people. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/pm-wong-attend-asean-summit-manila-digital-economy-energy-security-agenda?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-14T18:00:00+08:00 PM Wong to attend Asean Summit in Manila, with digital economy, energy security on agenda https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/357a35fdc06f42a9efa81dfe625de39ab32378bd423f852a4de37fbafe4e8c61 Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. PM Wong will meet leaders from Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea and the US, as well as the UN, at the related summits. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-bus-giant-yutong-wants-win-world-over-some-are-wary?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-14T14:08:10+08:00 China’s bus giant Yutong wants to win the world over, but some are wary https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a53934811ff9e4d8b24b4cdd4246062d60aa5419c0531c65000925d604edef97 In Singapore, 100 of the company’s single-deck electric buses are slated to join the public bus fleet progressively from the end of 2026. In Singapore, 100 of the company’s single-deck electric buses are slated to join the public bus fleet progressively from the end of 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/sense-moral-betrayal-high-profile-charity-scandal-threatens-donor-trust-thailand?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-14T13:55:37+08:00 ‘Sense of moral betrayal’: High-profile charity scandal threatens donor trust in Thailand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c1d700b6dc15d19292d96443d7ed0938c4828d313f0dfd20799642b0451691a7 About 527 million baht (US$15.5 million) out of 815 million baht donated to Ongkorn Thamdee was allegedly siphoned off for the couple’s personal use. About 527 million baht (US$15.5 million) out of 815 million baht donated to Ongkorn Thamdee was allegedly siphoned off for the couple’s personal use. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/nvidia-crisis-emperor-huangs-downfall-may-blow-us-china-ai-race-wide-open?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-14T13:16:23+08:00 Nvidia crisis: ‘Emperor’ Huang’s downfall may blow US-China AI race wide open https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/395c8a3f02a6c17205da9c15c627e4e8aa06ca699ee570bd49aa6e430068dc51 Some pain for Nvidia might actually help secure the West’s AI lead in the long run, says the writer. Some pain for Nvidia might actually help secure the West’s AI lead in the long run, says the writer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/most-microsoft-services-singapore-restored-after-outage-lasted-more-24-hours?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-14T12:33:11+08:00 Most Microsoft services in Singapore restored after outage that lasted more than 24 hours https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9ec1d96880b46433e63319c7e190e1250277dafa3df40f3622c5b07c5570629b Reports of issues with Microsoft Outlook peaked at 1,135 at about 9.30 am in Singapore on Nov 13, gradually falling to 347 at about 8.45 pm on the same day. Reports of issues with Microsoft Outlook peaked at 1,135 at about 9.30 am in Singapore on Nov 13, gradually falling to 347 at about 8.45 pm on the same day. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/tiktok-shop-coming-shopees-e-commerce-crown?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-14T12:23:41+08:00 TikTok Shop is coming for Shopee’s e-commerce crown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e6440c4b5aaa489a19f8032228e807c8b711c85813a334dda254523574170f61 This could signal more intense competition in the region’s e-commerce sector next year, with TikTok Shop launching a standalone app.  This could signal more intense competition in the region’s e-commerce sector next year, with TikTok Shop launching a standalone app.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-raise-nuclear-arms-cuts-putin-xi-thursday-white-house-says The Business Times en 2026-11-14T10:08:43+08:00 Trump to raise nuclear-arms cuts with Putin, Xi on Thursday, White House says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/609535f206382153af1250b31f4c96eff372894fa212f3132ff28b0a961a7c9a Trump is leaving on Monday for a four-day trip to Asia that also includes a stop in the Philippines. Trump is leaving on Monday for a four-day trip to Asia that also includes a stop in the Philippines. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-lifts-ground-stop-resume-flights-after-air-traffic-network-failure-sparks-chaos The Business Times en 2026-11-14T10:02:23+08:00 US lifts ground stop, to resume flights after air traffic network failure sparks chaos https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/beec6f88307657f4ac19ff8b9469a4afa7db8bdbf717fcb78d22e009bf2413dd Travellers stranded during a nationwide ground stop at LaGuardia Airport in New York, US. The four-hour nationwide grounding could disrupt airline schedules for days. The four-hour nationwide grounding could disrupt airline schedules for days. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/ex-nvidia-ceo-misled-top-lawyer-affair-chinese-businesswoman-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-11-14T09:54:38+08:00 Ex-Nvidia CEO misled top lawyer on affair with Chinese businesswoman, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c9300ce85ec7c78783865bec3fa484e4ea5869fd9d2757460f65e606d21eb6c Huang apologised in a statement on Sunday for being unfaithful to his wife and for disappointing the company. Huang apologised in a statement on Sunday for being unfaithful to his wife and for disappointing the company. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/tesla-says-it-starting-sell-cybercabs-personal-use The Business Times en 2026-11-14T09:15:53+08:00 Tesla says it is starting to sell Cybercabs for personal use https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/14de3bdd5cde00d2b33fa77b02ff8203f229f1dcd334404636de235d1683e05b The two-seat vehicle, which lacks a steering wheel and foot pedals, initially launched as part of Tesla’s robotaxi service in Austin. The two-seat vehicle, which lacks a steering wheel and foot pedals, initially launched as part of Tesla’s robotaxi service in Austin. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-meet-xi-putin-nov-19-china-talks The Business Times en 2026-11-14T08:59:59+08:00 Trump to meet with Xi, Putin on Nov 19 in China for talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7183d102c8ac9fcfecb74ddbbe7d0101e023888b5b44d990ffb33405fcf93f31 Trump and Xi last met in September, when the US president feted the Chinese leader at the White House with elaborate pomp, including a lavish state dinner. Trump and Xi last met in September, when the US president feted the Chinese leader at the White House with elaborate pomp, including a lavish state dinner. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/flights-grounded-across-us-after-air-traffic-communications-outage The Business Times en 2026-11-14T08:27:56+08:00 Flights grounded across US after air traffic communications outage https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b8e3e21941d1a4c87cb2ce641c9dfe62b42e67f4ac4f7be9da6dae8c097443a9 Thousands of aircraft already in the air were allowed to land, while those on the ground could not take off. Thousands of aircraft already in the air were allowed to land, while those on the ground could not take off. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/blackstones-qts-cutting-ai-debt-sale-more-half The Business Times en 2026-11-14T08:21:07+08:00 Blackstone’s QTS is cutting AI debt sale by more than half https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ecd3ae71ebfe6a208c059c0aefc6572cba9311f59292a971341ca98736a098d1 The company is raising about US$300 million after initially targeting roughly US$800 million, according to people with knowledge of the transaction. The company is raising about US$300 million after initially targeting roughly US$800 million, according to people with knowledge of the transaction. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/nvidia-approaches-arm-ceo-rene-haas-employees-seek-huangs-return-reports-say The Business Times en 2026-11-14T08:10:56+08:00 Nvidia approaches Arm CEO Rene Haas as employees seek Huang’s return, reports say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d7ce8f01f1a4545c67e339f52437a3f531b6181b2e46d5a2fcd1e18f3f40ae1d Rene Haas spent seven formative years at Nvidia, rising to vice-president and general manager of its computing products business, before joining Arm in 2013. Rene Haas spent seven formative years at Nvidia, rising to vice-president and general manager of its computing products business, before joining Arm in 2013. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-prices-set-second-straight-weekly-drop-signs-growing-supply-surplus The Business Times en 2026-11-14T07:51:35+08:00 Oil prices set for second straight weekly drop on signs of growing supply surplus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/85024b9a3e60d54a33c6f59c2e02132e72b12f89326083d384e98c879d033fb9 Brent futures settled at US$95.84 a barrel, up two cents, or 0.02%. Brent futures settled at US$95.84 a barrel, up two cents, or 0.02%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-end-best-week-june-strong-earnings-lift-sentiment The Business Times en 2026-11-14T07:44:26+08:00 European shares end best week since June as strong earnings lift sentiment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/93338ffb76f0a40f740bd49b831a6a0d93590f986faeb153cd63b10680b1e1b8 The Stoxx 600 closed flat at 664.14 points, and gained over 2% for the week. The Stoxx 600 closed flat at 664.14 points, and gained over 2% for the week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-nasdaq-end-lower-nvidia-uncertainty-weighs-tech-shares The Business Times en 2026-11-14T07:37:16+08:00 US stocks: Nasdaq end lower as Nvidia uncertainty weighs on tech shares https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a3ed31c526c3197288c56f14270fa8335077e42a51ffc2ecc6232b2717d4698 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 50.46 points, or 0.1%, to 52,347.55. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 50.46 points, or 0.1%, to 52,347.55. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/longevity-boom-measuring-wrong-thing The Business Times en 2026-11-14T07:15:00+08:00 The longevity boom is measuring the wrong thing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/deec232e4064cc826dcde71691a697aff8d0510644c8c8b83c4da3e42f6d6e2d People spend money to know their biomarkers, but pay little heed to whether, in their old age, they are needed, connected and seen. People spend money to know their biomarkers, but pay little heed to whether, in their old age, they are needed, connected and seen. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/polestar-5-review-gorgeous-fast-and-missing-something-important?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-14T07:00:00+08:00 Polestar 5 review: Gorgeous, fast and missing something important https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c18654b98570af931f83dcf69e72a5d80cc90e08a2d6237bd9485cef14c111b The Polestar 5’s one-pedal driving mode is so smooth your passengers won’t nod along like dashboard dogs. The Polestar 5’s one-pedal driving mode is so smooth your passengers won’t nod along like dashboard dogs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/secretlab-open-first-experience-store-los-angeles-targets-s500-million-global-revenue?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-14T00:00:00+08:00 Secretlab to open first experience store in Los Angeles, targets S$500 million in global revenue https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/86c8a55f81bd5e6e91653562fdfb65b97942e42dd0ee948fa530c09e22a893fd Ian Ang, co-founder and CEO of Secretlab. Secretlab’s Ian Ang says the company held back from opening a brick-and-mortar store in the US due to a lack of variety in its product line. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/qm-dental-completes-thailand-acquisition-51-stake-bangkok-clinic-chain-deezy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T22:50:12+08:00 Q&M Dental completes Thailand acquisition with 51% stake in Bangkok clinic chain Deezy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cefa0b688d93b9ec1a13de1ad469092004d9c84a79811144c7c1d58ffa215b73 The acquisition extends Q&M’s footprint beyond Singapore, Malaysia and China. The acquisition extends Q&M’s footprint beyond Singapore, Malaysia and China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/frasers-property-h2-net-profit-more-doubles-s211-7-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T22:41:58+08:00 Frasers Property H2 net profit more than doubles to S$211.7 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7457839ab229b8b827de54e3351b4cb5f8b2b7b092424b9ca063ba5c7bdb74a1 Valley Point in Singapore. Frasers Property is redeveloping the Valley Point and Fraser Suites Singapore waterfront site into a residential, retail and serviced residence project. Frasers Property is redeveloping the Valley Point and Fraser Suites Singapore waterfront site into a residential, retail and serviced residence project. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-near-record-highs-us-dollar-gains-fed-rate-hike-bets The Business Times en 2026-11-13T21:51:33+08:00 European stocks near record highs, US dollar gains on Fed rate hike bets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/93338ffb76f0a40f740bd49b831a6a0d93590f986faeb153cd63b10680b1e1b8 Europe’s Stoxx 600, which hit a record high in the previous session, was up by less than 0.1% on the day at 1015 GMT and on track for a weekly gain. Europe’s Stoxx 600, which hit a record high in the previous session, was up by less than 0.1% on the day at 1015 GMT and on track for a weekly gain. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-upper-house-pick-new-vice-president-dec-2-its-speaker-says The Business Times en 2026-11-13T21:18:52+08:00 Indonesia’s upper house to pick new vice-president on Dec 2, its speaker says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/13cc00b3157fff6a56be4ef8596186190e6828925c67bdef0973e999d8c0ea8c Gibran’s resignation followed a month of increasing political pressure from lawmakers after Indonesia’s top courts ruled his education credentials to be inadequate. Gibran’s resignation followed a month of increasing political pressure from lawmakers after Indonesia’s top courts ruled his education credentials to be inadequate. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/whats-store-hongkong-lands-new-landmark-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T20:35:14+08:00 What’s in store for Hongkong Land’s new Landmark in Singapore? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7345a81582b560b70e2b2be09cae6e2ee69081a0705f535f765ff31e7fdbf363 The former Wheelock Place in Orchard Road. The former Wheelock Place in Orchard Road has been rechristened Landmark Orchard, in the first use of the Landmark name outside Hong Kong.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/first-reit-divest-lentor-residence-nursing-home-s14-2-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T20:28:51+08:00 First Reit to divest The Lentor Residence nursing home for S$14.2 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd5acee7d358a17e412bc609da9a2dc54dc194550b8ab555d621c302629fdc74 The Lentor Residence Property is a five-storey nursing home with services that include 24-hour nursing care and a physiotherapy facility. The Lentor Residence Property is a five-storey nursing home with services that include 24-hour nursing care and a physiotherapy facility. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hongkong-lands-capital-recycling-tops-us4-2-billion-beating-2027-target?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T20:14:01+08:00 Hongkong Land’s capital recycling tops US$4.2 billion, beating 2027 target https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/33445aca1494afa2b03fea62578dc13be777a7aa0bf73d185a1c447e30e7306e Hongkong Land’s Singapore Central Private Real Estate Fund holds its interests in Marina Bay Financial Centre Towers 1 and 2, Marina Bay Link Mall and One Raffles Quay. Hongkong Land’s Singapore Central Private Real Estate Fund holds its interests in Marina Bay Financial Centre Towers 1 and 2, Marina Bay Link Mall and One Raffles Quay. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/beef-cyberdefences-now-csa-urges-all-organisations-reported-incidents-triple?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T20:07:58+08:00 Beef up cyberdefences now, CSA urges all organisations, as reported incidents triple https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/db9e35f1ca9758776a029940f2664f7d2b55e3f21c95c69eabc0b5ae3a3bd8bd Recent data breaches observed by Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission arose from attacks exploiting a range of common vulnerabilities in IT systems. Recent data breaches observed by Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission arose from attacks exploiting a range of common vulnerabilities in IT systems. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asia-pacific-airlines-call-government-support-high-fuel-costs-bite?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T19:33:47+08:00 Asia-Pacific airlines call for government support as high fuel costs bite https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/05364989c9a78a3ffbf00ac06f406ef6553cfcf03aa7b83b6d5943ad5532328f Wong Hong, director-general of the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines, at the body’s Assembly of Presidents meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Friday (Nov 13). Wong Hong, director-general of the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines, at the body’s Assembly of Presidents meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Friday (Nov 13). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-extends-shutout-nuclear-work-us-war-deadlocked The Business Times en 2026-11-13T19:32:58+08:00 Iran extends shutout of nuclear work with US war deadlocked https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3326d9fb8ceb1519c3eb07562b87f04571a451cf58a9d2f3f10af86262cf1da6 The International Atomic Energy Agency’s director general said the agency cannot conclude if there was diversion of nuclear material from peaceful activities. The International Atomic Energy Agency’s director general said the agency cannot conclude if there was diversion of nuclear material from peaceful activities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/polished-streets-hidden-costs-manila-puts-its-best-face-asean-summit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T19:20:23+08:00 Polished streets, hidden costs: Manila puts on its best face for the Asean Summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e4d83566e176b2fd5807a79db28377a6312dc109c161fe2a8019a43301700db4 DPWH workers paint barriers concealing a hawker-style food centre in Pasay, one of the cities hosting events related to the 49th Asean Summit. Workers paint barriers concealing a hawker-style food centre in Pasay, one of the cities hosting events related to the 49th Asean Summit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/genting-hits-one-year-low-amid-broader-fall-singapore-stocks-sti-down-1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T19:08:22+08:00 Genting hits one-year low amid broader fall of Singapore stocks; STI down 1% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4da2f177b010437dea69124e1c7847bb90ad0b2a4cc73eec4a8992c8ed6e58c2 Genting Singapore is down 5.7% at S$0.575. Genting Singapore is down 5.7% at S$0.575. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-220-cop31s-electric-dreams-singapore-tweaks-green-finance-rules-data-centres?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 220: COP31’s electric dreams; Singapore tweaks green finance rules for data centres https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b6c07df3a4bf87a019ce18d14b5541a252c14a0f8602147ddfb50d78ad8aad99 Electrification is expected to reach 29 per cent globally by 2035 under current stated policies, the International Energy Agency estimates. Electrification is expected to reach 29 per cent globally by 2035 under current stated policies, the International Energy Agency estimates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-dollar-set-best-week-two-months-yen-tests-160 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T18:59:58+08:00 US dollar set for best week in two months, yen tests 160 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/87d46a4bfa92b7d595d2c307eec88dfb37ddc0f750be818574888893189495e0 The biggest risk to US dollar strength is a Middle East peace deal, said Nick Rees, head of macro research at Monex, as that would diminish its safe-haven status. The biggest risk to US dollar strength is a Middle East peace deal, said Nick Rees, head of macro research at Monex, as that would diminish its safe-haven status. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/cop31-singapore-backed-corporate-coalition-launch-first-tender-1-million-carbon-credits-2027?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T18:51:35+08:00 COP31: Singapore-backed corporate coalition to launch first tender for 1 million carbon credits in 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/988774d2d0cff8ef3d21e3ddf59d4b99d8d0ab62c4e1e6618d890514afa50ab8 The inaugural request for proposal by the Action for a Resilient Climate coalition will focus on nature-based carbon projects. The inaugural request for proposal by the Action for a Resilient Climate coalition will focus on nature-based carbon projects. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-nov-133?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Nov 13) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fa46928f6e7c7babc8e3b4f577553e683bb72fa8e91c7e5fac3d0237d10f7cf1 With former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s departure, investors are now turning their attention to the company’s leadership and governance. With former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s departure, investors are now turning their attention to the company’s leadership and governance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/data-centre-investors-underestimate-climate-risks-see-these-not-priority-report The Business Times en 2026-11-13T18:12:00+08:00 Data centre investors underestimate climate risks, see these as ‘not a priority’: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f9c0d43dbb94dc4810d7271c314550575e79a40e9597787d4c848d72ce7a5144 A Microsoft data centre (pictured). Lenders financing the facilities in emerging markets may face greater risk than those in developed ones, said the report’s author. A Microsoft data centre (pictured). Lenders financing the facilities in emerging markets may face greater risk than those in developed ones, said the report’s author. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/more-just-venue-operator-kallang-group-eyes-more-proprietary-events-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T18:00:00+08:00 More than just a venue operator: The Kallang Group eyes more proprietary events for Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cbedef760871b0d4b9296bed7c893d50c3e853b51e34c8b385f90b1b7d72a23c Japan’s footballers during training at the Bishan Stadium earlier this week. They will play Brazil and Paraguay at the National Stadium. Japan’s footballers during training at the Bishan Stadium earlier this week. They will play Brazil and Paraguay at the National Stadium. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/jensen-huang-exit-us-scrutiny-imperil-us3-billion-chinese-ai-projects-reliant-nvidia The Business Times en 2026-11-13T17:54:31+08:00 Jensen Huang exit, US scrutiny imperil US$3 billion in Chinese AI projects reliant on Nvidia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c8299190865dfd460a5dbdbf77c9af866e70016076cad8558c875e9cc42b286 This reveals how Nvidia’s technology reaches beyond China’s largest tech firms, into local government-backed ventures, universities and regional computing centres. This reveals how Nvidia’s technology reaches beyond China’s largest tech firms, into local government-backed ventures, universities and regional computing centres. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/ai-stocks-after-nvidias-ceo-exit-where-investors-are-looking-next?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T17:46:00+08:00 AI stocks after Nvidia’s CEO exit: Where investors are looking next https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/725e60339930ee97b9d9c34fb92425bf322a28a6a4c82d1bbadae55c681bb5f0 How much of Nvidia’s $4+ trillion valuation is priced on Huang’s personal vision versus an unassailable CUDA and hardware moat? How much of Nvidia’s $4+ trillion valuation is priced on Huang’s personal vision versus an unassailable CUDA and hardware moat? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/deluge-posts-85-7-rise-net-profit-maiden-results-declares-interim-dividend?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T17:31:54+08:00 Deluge posts 85.7% rise in net profit in maiden results, declares interim dividend https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/673345476932b97a4530f78e465170680754db3c6778bcf5c3450689613c9d95 Group CEO Lee Wai Wah says the group will focus on operational capabilities, project execution and sustainable profitability. Group CEO Lee Wai Wah says the group will focus on operational capabilities, project execution and sustainable profitability. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/luxury-london-home-prices-dropped-6-6-october The Business Times en 2026-11-13T17:22:25+08:00 Luxury London home prices dropped 6.6% in October https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be47f43b3bca720a32b676651d6075b98c64c94ff49b6a038db08852285d30e6 The volume of transactions also dropped, with 17.5% less properties changing hands in prestigious areas like Mayfair and Belgravia compared with October 2025.  The volume of transactions also dropped, with 17.5% less properties changing hands in prestigious areas like Mayfair and Belgravia compared with October 2025.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/what-aseans-defa-and-what-it-singapore-businesses?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T16:53:17+08:00 What is Asean’s Defa, and what is in it for Singapore businesses? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b3a027bd2a1f3ad36963ae3654de33cfaf3a15f735cb6ee9aa8c8ff1888d8dc9 Negotiations on the Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement began in 2023 and ended in May 2026. Negotiations on the Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement began in 2023 and ended in May 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/childaid-2026-music-games-and-food-festival-raises-s2-3-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T16:43:22+08:00 ChildAid 2026: Music, games and food festival raises S$2.3 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/28d814b7b46a3d96194f0d426be3aabbf78e943bf699582d8fe3c906222c56d9 Jete Studios Jazz Ensemble performing during the 2026 ChildAid charity festival at UOB Plaza. Dance performances at the festival come by way of groups such as Jete Studios Jazz Ensemble. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/microsoft-outage-sends-traders-back-phones-and-fax The Business Times en 2026-11-13T16:36:22+08:00 Microsoft outage sends traders back to phones and fax https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54389367b845c48e31807d7e80fd92e077eaf67d1b18dd60141b1feac78908cd The tech giant struggled to restore access to some of its flagship software hours after an outage began, affecting its Outlook, Teams and Copilot systems.  The tech giant struggled to restore access to some of its flagship software hours after an outage began, affecting its Outlook, Teams and Copilot systems.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ill-be-buying-more-singapore-investors-pour-nvidia-shares-jensen-huangs-exit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T16:06:13+08:00 ‘I’ll be buying more’: Singapore investors pour into Nvidia shares on Jensen Huang’s exit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fa46928f6e7c7babc8e3b4f577553e683bb72fa8e91c7e5fac3d0237d10f7cf1 With former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s departure, investors are now turning their attention to the company’s leadership and governance. With former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s departure, investors are now turning their attention to the company’s leadership and governance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-says-tanker-carrying-lng-hit-mine-suffered-explosion-hormuz The Business Times en 2026-11-13T15:58:34+08:00 Iran says tanker carrying LNG hit mine, suffered explosion in Hormuz https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/74c59dfbf096b681ed6292647b599b6f4328e9946226103df91a2239d03aeedf Tankers still face attacks across the Strait of Hormuz despite a rebound in traffic and expectations of a de-escalation in the Iran war. Tankers still face attacks across the Strait of Hormuz despite a rebound in traffic and expectations of a de-escalation in the Iran war. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/sales-existing-us-homes-tumble-lowest-level-2010 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T15:44:04+08:00 Sales of existing US homes tumble to lowest level since 2010 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2185583a6050efd8dc81f5cc73e4acabb028d96e3085d26600c379d9f2547893 Contract closings in October decreased 5.5% to an annualised rate of 3.75 million, according to data from the National Association of Realtors on Nov 12. Contract closings in October decreased 5.5% to an annualised rate of 3.75 million, according to data from the National Association of Realtors on Nov 12. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-hungry-asia-turns-back-mideast-earnest-flows-expand The Business Times en 2026-11-13T15:12:55+08:00 Oil-hungry Asia turns back to Mideast in earnest as flows expand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0d265d9f6cefa38b8b55c57bcb88fd13e2c0e4de68172da77cdefcb6595ad028 The global oil market is showing increasing signs of reverting to patterns seen before the outbreak of war between the US and Iran in February. The global oil market is showing increasing signs of reverting to patterns seen before the outbreak of war between the US and Iran in February. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/asia-pacific-airline-leaders-see-continued-high-fuel-costs-and-disruption-sustained-strong-demand?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T15:09:44+08:00 Asia-Pacific airline leaders see continued high fuel costs and disruption, but sustained strong demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ac81a684003cf9801333f400ef4e00a10364ed76f9448bf6606dcec98378ca3c image of an airplane Skyrocketing oil and fuel prices have forced airlines to adapt, in some cases handing on costs to consumers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/apec-host-shenzhen-chinas-next-gen-startups-still-bank-foreign-buyers The Business Times en 2026-11-13T15:00:17+08:00 In Apec host Shenzhen, China’s next-gen startups still bank on foreign buyers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a3dd12e041ed5c5487afdc4e04958a3af20a7298ee8d4d1d8343a0ed7b3d6f9e Electric jet-ski maker Anavi sources parts from Shenzhen and four other cities, but its founder, Li An, says Shenzhen is best for startups going from “zero to one.” Electric jet-ski maker Anavi sources parts from Shenzhen and four other cities, but its founder, Li An, says Shenzhen is best for startups going from “zero to one.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/value-returns-china-equities The Business Times en 2026-11-13T15:00:00+08:00 Value returns to China equities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b87096625e160dd85389f92dd4a511df7abfe7f7d512723d4d3cd44b2b8273c7 An engineer works among robots in the research and testing area of the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre. China now accounts for about half of global industrial robot installations, reflecting the benefits of policy support, capital allocation and long-term investment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/samsung-talks-acquire-data-centre-cooling-firm-modine The Business Times en 2026-11-13T14:32:02+08:00 Samsung is in talks to acquire data centre cooling firm Modine https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a48a41aa0f6a714a6d8147e98822483137b2adf3402cb8544fef7ed99b9d79b3 Samsung has been bolstering its thermal solutions offering to data centres through international acquisitions. Samsung has been bolstering its thermal solutions offering to data centres through international acquisitions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/villa-near-lake-como-just-degrees-away-being-crowd-pleaser The Business Times en 2026-11-13T14:27:37+08:00 A villa near Lake Como is just degrees away from being a crowd pleaser https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ded4425664894ac223f7e171ed937383f4dafa510d7ca1a67e39c3c5e47d23f1 The nearly 14,000-square-foot Villa Raimondi in Lake Como, portions of which date from 1452, sits on nearly 5 acres of parkland atop a small hill surrounded by old-growth willow trees. The nearly 14,000-square-foot Villa Raimondi in Lake Como, portions of which date from 1452, sits on nearly 5 acres of parkland atop a small hill surrounded by old-growth willow trees. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/tiktok-owner-bytedance-plans-us6-billion-buyback-us400-billion-valuation The Business Times en 2026-11-13T14:07:54+08:00 TikTok owner ByteDance plans US$6 billion buyback at US$400 billion valuation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/897b1be5934e7bd958fbd053341437df4022f0ac3d60d2c8e506a1705b5ec5d2 ByteDance is also proposing to postpone its deadline to either go public or grant external shareholders the right to sell back their entire stakes to December 2030. ByteDance is also proposing to postpone its deadline to either go public or grant external shareholders the right to sell back their entire stakes to December 2030. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/cop31-indonesias-forest-promises-face-enforcement-test The Business Times en 2026-11-13T14:00:00+08:00 At COP31, Indonesia’s forest promises face an enforcement test https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7b38d60d48febda11fefc6b53c1b8ae7b734b2c9d0a2d4538cc851de4c7ad5dc Corporate cases covered 104 police reports and about 29,169 hectares of burnt land, mostly peatland. Corporate cases covered 104 police reports and about 29,169 hectares of burnt land, mostly peatland. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/stork-options-singapores-ivf-market-sees-patient-demand-amid-birth-dearth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T14:00:00+08:00 Stork options: Singapore’s IVF market sees patient demand amid birth dearth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d053378da47dc5e4840bb57626faed3a9dbccec88092daf766fd96d07e1c03f8 Fertility and maternal health are already issues of concern, with Singapore’s total fertility rate falling to a historic low of 0.87 in 2025. Fertility and maternal health are already issues of concern, with Singapore’s total fertility rate falling to a historic low of 0.87 in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singtel-says-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-exit-has-not-hit-its-ai-chip-deliveries?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T13:59:55+08:00 Singtel says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s exit has not hit its AI chip deliveries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e8190820e63f69e9efb22613898cceed2387c5873677b0aed4d5c9f982f414e5 The Nvidia logo seen against a computer motherboard. Nvidia chips secured for RE:AI to deploy will be used only by Singapore enterprises and government agencies, says Singtel’s group CEO. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/malaysia-weighing-how-aid-airasia-without-risking-public-funds-ex-transport-minister The Business Times en 2026-11-13T13:40:44+08:00 Malaysia weighing how to aid AirAsia without risking public funds: ex-transport minister https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f52a097069431b09e6aa8d6fd86c190f612d54c686bff5bbcb3935dd03d802c7 AirAsia, which controls about 60% of Malaysia’s domestic aviation market, had current liabilities of US$4.52 billion as of Jun 30. AirAsia, which controls about 60% of Malaysia’s domestic aviation market, had current liabilities of US$4.52 billion as of Jun 30. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/some-singapore-government-systems-affected-microsoft-outage-no-impact-singpass-govtech?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T12:40:33+08:00 Some Singapore government systems affected by Microsoft outage; no impact on Singpass: GovTech https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2fd68c937ccdcede65f7a7aa7c8966cddf0306391e7fbc8701ba6910e3167a5c GovTech says emergency services remain fully operational and can be reached at 995 and 999 as usual. GovTech says emergency services remain fully operational and can be reached at 995 and 999 as usual. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-denies-clearing-megaspeed-checks-illegal-chip-re-exports?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T12:37:11+08:00 Malaysia denies clearing Megaspeed, checks for illegal chip re-exports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e78569531058ac5c055709b3fd24de50f17a815b1a199f84663a3a294c3df6c0 Speedmatrix’s office in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. Speedmatrix's office in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. The routine verification visits to data centres occupied by the firm were part of regular monitoring, notes the ministry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-ambassador-singapore-anjani-sinha-named-report-trump-backers-who-reaped-rewards?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T12:14:50+08:00 US Ambassador to Singapore Anjani Sinha named in report on Trump backers who ‘reaped rewards’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/351967740247d879122c4b44091063e03a99bd17a6ea2107fa6277d07b8c09d3 Anjani Sinha’s confirmation hearing, a tempestuous affair during which senators criticised him for inadequate knowledge of US-Singapore relations, took place on Jul 9, 2025. Anjani Sinha’s confirmation hearing, a tempestuous affair during which senators criticised him for inadequate knowledge of US-Singapore relations, took place on Jul 9, 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us-buyout-firm-advent-seeks-sell-singapore-tuition-chain-learning-lab-again-sources The Business Times en 2026-11-13T12:13:18+08:00 US buyout firm Advent seeks to sell Singapore tuition chain The Learning Lab again: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9faa1406d5eb5379d34d23d4098f1431c6357bd26dfc80d14ea33fa9140907ee Advent invested in The Learning Lab in 2014, but there has been no publicly available information on how much stake it holds. Advent invested in The Learning Lab in 2014, but there has been no publicly available information on how much stake it holds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/jensen-huang-gone-nvidias-controls-still-need-explaining?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-13T12:00:00+08:00 Jensen Huang is gone. Nvidia’s controls still need explaining https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0eafce8412b59e24f79a3180bd1ba57185a563077293cee53effec2e292016dc Jensen Huang’s resignation ends his tenure. It does not say how Nvidia decided whom to sell to. Jensen Huang’s resignation ends his tenure. It does not say how Nvidia decided whom to sell to.