https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-decision-nearing-iran-deal-or-finish-it The Business Times en 2026-10-26T05:57:47+08:00 Trump says decision nearing on Iran: deal or ‘finish it off’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c0ef72c9e82e08d4c548b82c8126a410a21486cdb7af321eb213b1367787e54 Trump also suggested that he has sent additional forces, including a third aircraft carrier group, towards the Persian Gulf. Trump also suggested that he has sent additional forces, including a third aircraft carrier group, towards the Persian Gulf. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/you-passed-your-health-check-here-why-may-not-mean-what-you-think?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T05:00:00+08:00 You passed your health check. Here is why that may not mean what you think https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/79fb11338ec050af50db329d466027349874f6ff46e7d3208fa3aa03d923bb3b Dr Sue-Anne Toh, senior consultant endocrinologist, NOVI Health Dr Sue-Anne Toh, senior consultant endocrinologist, NOVI Health https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/how-protect-your-portfolio-against-sudden-incapacity?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T05:00:00+08:00 How to protect your portfolio against sudden incapacity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b7db3b55f896f72cb83265351bcd7fad507e950ef4c75e4f1d51e30e3b3620d What are some immediate steps someone can take today to start protecting their financial legacy? What are some immediate steps someone can take today to start protecting their financial legacy? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights92?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-26T01:30:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e0dc4e52451b6a05b24fd5e622b4ec527968b2c54e329062ef95276666b166c Fronthaul business came under increasing pressure as owners repeatedly reduced expectations to secure employment. Fronthaul business came under increasing pressure as owners repeatedly reduced expectations to secure employment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/emerging-debt-outruns-treasuries-rich-world-fiscal-fears-grow The Business Times en 2026-10-25T21:36:29+08:00 Emerging debt outruns Treasuries as rich-world fiscal fears grow https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6d4afcce1bcdad86e9674d9ac7744be17e21fc0de8e9e8f5eb590dd1cc9ef242 Mini bull statues being sold on Wall Street in New York. Investors from JP Morgan Asset Management to Generali and Ninety One are loading up on emerging-market debt. Investors are increasingly using weakness triggered by factors such as US monetary tightening as opportunities to add exposure to emerging-market assets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/french-protest-groups-demand-more-rallies-macron-faces-tough-choices The Business Times en 2026-10-25T20:54:45+08:00 French protest groups demand more rallies as Macron faces tough choices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e5e4b8be2e4627899f5cadc226b47c25c226735db5d4c66419c7e5ce265c301f Protesters during a demonstration in Paris, France. The French government has begun talks to try to defuse the crisis, but protest leaders say the measures proposed so far are inadequate. The French government has begun talks to try to defuse the crisis, but protest leaders say the measures proposed so far are inadequate. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/audi-build-multibillion-dollar-us-car-factory-trump The Business Times en 2026-10-25T20:42:37+08:00 Audi to build multibillion-dollar US car factory: Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/514f3ff8432309291099fd4686a17630fbddc9b4f4d36a179b42809906ddfb07 US President Donald Trump (left) with Audi CEO Gernot Dollner at a rally in Perry, Georgia. The deal was announced by US President Donald Trump (left) with Audi CEO Gernot Dollner at a rally in Perry, Georgia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/12000-jobs-risk-if-ubs-relocates-swiss-workers-association The Business Times en 2026-10-25T19:30:46+08:00 Up to 12,000 jobs at risk if UBS relocates: Swiss workers’ association https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/125fe40f3b21bb2362715d6340690a97db76d7523e64b48c7684536c897a424d The logo of UBS in Bern, Switzerland. UBS says it expects around 3,000 layoffs in Switzerland under its integration with Credit Suisse, and that these will occur over several years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/goldman-cuts-kospi-12-month-target-25-ai-trade-unravels The Business Times en 2026-10-25T18:57:12+08:00 Goldman cuts Kospi 12-month target by 25% as AI trade unravels https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2d6dc67e5d9272bf2d947f97f5009cc689bc094e6c0acd2487c68f69d71d9894 South Korea has transformed from the year’s hottest major market into the world’s cheapest, with valuations falling to roughly half of Indonesia’s. South Korea has transformed from the year’s hottest major market into the world’s cheapest, with valuations falling to roughly half of Indonesia’s. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/softbanks-son-plans-us50-billion-malaysia-tech-outlay-anwar-ibrahim The Business Times en 2026-10-25T18:49:28+08:00 SoftBank’s Son plans US$50 billion Malaysia tech outlay: Anwar Ibrahim https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/868f3e31958aa075c33b0b7986227661470bc286759e06487d03adab7d750d02 SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son. Masayoshi Son’s outlay in Malaysia would accelerate his global bet on AI infrastructure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/euro-sinks-french-debt-worries-yen-gains-week-ai-rout The Business Times en 2026-10-25T18:45:52+08:00 Euro sinks on French debt worries; yen gains for week on AI rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/737fe70f590357efa0cacd9f09774e27ee7c7f1d879516ca7988eef82c5b4338 A protest over underfunded schools and living costs in Paris on Oct 24. Concerns over the growing unrest in France and its worsening Budget problems have hit the euro, which slid 0.21% to US$1.1191. A protest over underfunded schools and living costs in Paris on Oct 24. Concerns over the growing unrest in France and its worsening Budget problems have hit the euro, which slid 0.21% to US$1.1191. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/best-worlds-dora-hoan-chair-global-direct-selling-body?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T17:28:51+08:00 Best World’s Dora Hoan to chair global direct selling body https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/035994675f1c72bda372e5ce602196e1dc3397254a2c8cc876ea4a2d940780b1 Best World International co-founder Dora Hoan. Dora Hoan intends to boost communication among WFDSA, national direct selling associations, member companies and other stakeholders. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sgxs-new-etfs-offer-asia-global-exposure-broad-baskets-can-hide-risk?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T17:08:08+08:00 SGX’s new ETFs offer Asia, global exposure, but broad baskets can hide risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/47d13213e9a45f3f0cd622fb67aebe30dd0f68a2d750d899c85f3c21d83da7f2 A 3D printed word “ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund)” is seen in front of rising stock graph in this illustration. SGX’s ETF market has grown quickly, with assets totalling more than S$20 billion as at end-June and net inflows up 240% year on year in H2. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/riyadh-airport-partially-reopens-after-two-week-shutdown-despite-fresh-houthi-attacks The Business Times en 2026-10-25T16:55:40+08:00 Riyadh airport partially reopens after two-week shutdown despite fresh Houthi attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/43021615176d7d60bcb0d15c866c118a5189badccd6cfab7333011f01d678206 The airport, which suspended operations following Houthi attacks on Oct 10 and 11, is operating two of its five terminals. The airport, which suspended operations following Houthi attacks on Oct 10 and 11, is operating two of its five terminals. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/time-mas-sgx-scrutinise-issue-managers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T16:19:33+08:00 Time for MAS, SGX to scrutinise issue managers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/45d36d5031899c36d2e25cc35e6124fb1f768f55c71b889c5dd69a93af6628be One gripe is that some issuers are just not ready for a public listing in the Singapore market, as they lack a credible narrative about how they will deliver value. One gripe is that some issuers are just not ready for a public listing in the Singapore market, as they lack a credible narrative about how they will deliver value. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/beyond-public-and-private-how-asias-institutions-are-rethinking-portfolio-construction The Business Times en 2026-10-25T16:01:00+08:00 Beyond public and private: How Asia’s institutions are rethinking portfolio construction https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a0d65daf28aa9b287d67ef3b4f9fd79f7e3c8d5ff43af4d18f10fc4f8c3a3806 Rather than ask how much to allocate to an asset class, investors want the required outcome defined first. Decisions follow from that. Rather than ask how much to allocate to an asset class, investors want the required outcome defined first. Decisions follow from that. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/mona-lisa-limits-paris-shuts-museums-over-protest-fears The Business Times en 2026-10-25T15:57:43+08:00 Mona Lisa off limits as Paris shuts museums over protest fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c5fdf56150d61874c04a7f74fe2fcf38cde1c244e405868fcfb45728c1581875 The closures came one week after nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living and deteriorating public services descended into some of the worst street violence that France has seen in years. The closures came one week after nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living and deteriorating public services descended into some of the worst street violence that France has seen in years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/london-developer-halts-major-project-housing-viability-hits-crisis-point The Business Times en 2026-10-25T15:54:21+08:00 London developer halts major project as housing viability hits crisis point https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e475d547b77e94754d289e4ab1a650a178bf7626064ba52a3c81b5c56f468be8 British Land is the latest in a slew of top-tier developers to highlight the collapse in viability of London projects. British Land is the latest in a slew of top-tier developers to highlight the collapse in viability of London projects. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/never-exhibited-monet-painting-sells-us56-million-sothebys The Business Times en 2026-10-25T15:10:55+08:00 Never-exhibited Monet painting sells for US$56 million at Sotheby’s https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/18e01465f3395b1f68bf066cd81774b31addc3a5eab8d8ad82b0bc65a9daa8d1 A visitor walks past “Iris, 1924-1925” by French painter Claude Monet at Sotheby’s auction house in Paris, France. The Schlumberger Iris is considered a masterpiece from Monet’s final years, painted between 1924 and 1925. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/why-netflix-struggling-find-its-audience The Business Times en 2026-10-25T14:34:42+08:00 Why Netflix is struggling to find its audience https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59e933a44802acd0dc1ba20702fa372fe3c5688043b5bec908ffe67f8825d11c The Netflix logo on one of the company’s buildings in Hollywood, California. At a time when consumers are awash in entertainment choices, Netflix is searching for new hits to follow its latest breakout offerings. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/gas-supply-may-pursue-remedies-if-contract-breached-following-indonesias-export-cuts-tan-see-leng?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T13:55:38+08:00 Gas Supply may pursue remedies if contract breached following Indonesia’s export cuts: Tan See Leng https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a5a2d67e2af0f50f2c2d102dd5de9f7fe17786be12e8f2b0f4ebeb024fb9450 Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng gave the reassurance that Singapore has sufficient gas supply to meet its demand. Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng gave the reassurance that Singapore has sufficient gas supply to meet its demand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/pap-re-elects-14-members-its-top-leadership-body?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T13:05:25+08:00 PAP re-elects 14 members to its top leadership body https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d78ccc1fb0aee64c36ab251590cf4d937a9f2d43bdc5bdb2992af11e4a5e0f80 (From left) PAP’s 39th CEC consisting of Zaqy Mohamad, Vivian Balakrishnan, Chee Hong Tat, Masagos Zulkifli, Lee Hsien Loong, Desmond Lee, Lawrence Wong, Chan Chun Sing, Grace Fu, Ong Ye Kung, Edwin Tong, Indranee Rajah, and Tan See Leng, at the PAP Awards and Conference at Singapore Expo on Oct 25. (From left) PAP’s 39th CEC consisting of Zaqy Mohamad, Vivian Balakrishnan, Chee Hong Tat, Masagos Zulkifli, Lee Hsien Loong, Desmond Lee, Lawrence Wong, Chan Chun Sing, Grace Fu, Ong Ye Kung, Edwin Tong, Indranee Rajah, and Tan See Leng, at the PAP Awards and Conference at Singapore Expo on Oct 25. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-fed-set-lead-g7-trio-hawkish-rate-pause The Business Times en 2026-10-25T12:41:47+08:00 US Fed set to lead G7 trio in hawkish rate pause https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e35240b944c29470b010349769b4bcc22d7b4606e44f490eaedeeb5f4c5a4967 The Federal Reserve raised rates in September for the first time since 2023 and signalled another increase was likely in 2026. The Federal Reserve raised rates in September for the first time since 2023 and signalled another increase was likely in 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/government-tackle-living-costs-secure-better-jobs-part-full-agenda-term-pm-wong?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T12:10:13+08:00 Government to tackle living costs, secure better jobs as part of full agenda this term: PM Wong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02c4fbe1655bebe4dcbf8186b595745fa6c70cdd1d71332f720de392792b80ea Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks at the People’s Action Party’s biennial conference. PM Lawrence Wong says that his team has a full agenda for the rest of this term of government. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/nuclear-power-back-table-singapore The Business Times en 2026-10-25T12:00:00+08:00 Is nuclear power back on the table for Singapore? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ecbdedaaadb099516da12cdababcd4d71a2d4bb21872780dbd6b620b972cfd07 Nuclear energy is returning to the policy agenda as demand for reliable power rises while governments and companies face supply chain disruptions and mounting pressure to cut emissions. Nuclear energy is returning to the policy agenda as demand for reliable power rises while governments and companies face supply chain disruptions and mounting pressure to cut emissions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/chairmen-lead-insider-buying-earnings-season-begins?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T12:00:00+08:00 Chairmen lead insider buying as earnings season begins https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/003db9f27c8fbc32d8950fc12b2fdb38f0705dcd3331054e3fd94c2b0ac2716c JustCo executive chairman and CEO Kong Wan Sing raised his direct interest in the company to 0.37% after buying 80,000 shares at S$0.41 each on Oct 21. JustCo executive chairman and CEO Kong Wan Sing raised his direct interest in the company to 0.37% after buying 80,000 shares at S$0.41 each on Oct 21. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-rigs-offshore-wind-singapore-shipyards-chase-europes-energy-transition-business The Business Times en 2026-10-25T11:32:53+08:00 From oil rigs to offshore wind: Singapore shipyards chase Europe’s energy-transition business https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2d4cee3600b1cdb801aed499dcdee8c32c65d473a4ec403fef888b925c56a4d Construction of a 2 GW converter platform for the Netherlands’ national grid operator Tennet at Seatrium’s yard in Admiralty, Singapore. Construction of a 2 GW converter platform for the Netherlands’ national grid operator Tennet at Seatrium’s yard in Admiralty, Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-expects-all-parties-honour-commitments-says-pm-wong-after-indonesia-cuts-gas-exports?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T10:49:29+08:00 Singapore expects all parties to honour commitments, says PM Wong after Indonesia cuts gas exports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/99179855385e3d6927cfb97be361f836117fd64fd371ed94fbfaced2d38538fa PM Wong says Singapore has invested in liquefied natural gas terminals to import natural gas from different countries without relying on pipelines. PM Wong says Singapore has invested in liquefied natural gas terminals to import natural gas from different countries without relying on pipelines. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/why-ai-boom-may-pose-more-peril-us-markets-meets-eye The Business Times en 2026-10-25T10:23:23+08:00 Why the AI boom may pose more peril to US markets than meets the eye https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9aafa7ff191ed18384f2bc30134c783e8947c5d80845d95a8bef7e4985905859 Constructing data centres is soaking up electricity, copper and workers, while the demand for loans is helping drive up interest rates. Constructing data centres is soaking up electricity, copper and workers, while the demand for loans is helping drive up interest rates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-us3-5-trillion-stock-rout-deepens-profits-sink-major-stimulus-stays-elusive The Business Times en 2026-10-25T09:41:33+08:00 China’s US$3.5 trillion stock rout deepens as profits sink, major stimulus stays elusive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/88c707aca95fdd6bd0db09cb47658139c1143613d4a887cc27ac18bb86200241 The consensus 2026 earnings forecasts for the MSCI China Index members has declined by over 4% since the end of March. The consensus 2026 earnings forecasts for the MSCI China Index members has declined by over 4% since the end of March. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/sydneys-new-international-airport-opens-passengers The Business Times en 2026-10-25T08:55:39+08:00 Sydney’s new international airport opens to passengers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d74da69c3e9907f63e7adca69fb20c1f1e26cf672f3221f56ec901be250171b7 The new Western Sydney International Airport ​in Badgerys Creek, about 60 km west of central Sydney, will ⁠operate 24 hours a day. The new Western Sydney International Airport ​in Badgerys Creek, about 60 km west of central Sydney, will ⁠operate 24 hours a day. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/gas-supply-cut-indonesia-accounts-less-2-singapores-daily-gas-demand-ema?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T08:27:36+08:00 Gas supply cut from Indonesia accounts for less than 2% of Singapore’s daily gas demand: EMA https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a5ea06c3545e2805ed0493618d1d0e49282218c0c7cb8253bbbf1608a9aabafe Natural gas currently accounts for about 95 per cent of Singapore’s electricity generation mix. Natural gas currently accounts for about 95 per cent of Singapore’s electricity generation mix. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/mekong-capitals-chris-freund-turns-hard-lessons-better-leadership?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-25T08:00:00+08:00 Mekong Capital’s Chris Freund turns hard lessons into better leadership https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82ed85137bd6f39c8afe9548138685cb67536fdd68e50ccf4810d3a975c89341 Chris Freund founded Mekong Capital in 2001 as Vietnam’s first hands-on PE firm focused on private local businesses.  Chris Freund founded Mekong Capital in 2001 as Vietnam’s first hands-on PE firm focused on private local businesses.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/apples-iphone-duo-hits-stores-face-short-supply-and-high-demand?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-24T14:23:43+08:00 Apple’s iPhone Duo hits stores in face of short supply and high demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/77261df56b9503afd3e3655d6d0b0a700b46f38c4e755776ddd87f303bb5561c Customers hold Apple iPhone Duo smartphones at Apple's Fifth Avenue store during the first day of in-store sales in New York, US, Oct 23, 2026. Customers hold Apple iPhone Duo smartphones at Apple's Fifth Avenue store during the first day of in-store sales in New York, US, Oct 23, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/moonshot-curbs-hacking-ability-new-kimi-model-fears-grow-over-ai-powered-cyberattacks The Business Times en 2026-10-24T13:54:38+08:00 Moonshot curbs hacking ability in new Kimi model as fears grow over AI-powered cyberattacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1a662be8929c16884995863f714d632e33e92e05b4610931ecfa8b182d21e962 Moonshot plans to publish the model’s weights — files allowing outside developers to run and modify it on their own systems — by Nov 4. Moonshot plans to publish the model’s weights — files allowing outside developers to run and modify it on their own systems — by Nov 4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-prepares-iran-escalation-after-us-midterms-israeli-polls The Business Times en 2026-10-24T11:51:45+08:00 Trump prepares for Iran escalation after US midterms, Israeli polls https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/91f44ee35adae0ef58aedc547f8e13f6c1ebce195ae8d941701c056559df3a0e “We’ve knocked the hell out of them – and we may do it a little bit further,” Trump told reporters on Oct 22. “We’ve knocked the hell out of them – and we may do it a little bit further,” Trump told reporters on Oct 22. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/france-spared-moodys-ratings-downgrade-it-struggles-unrest The Business Times en 2026-10-24T11:30:32+08:00 France spared Moody’s ratings downgrade as it struggles with unrest https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1f5346cd9c82f112c57817b6cd0087a070282cafde7fc1cf5d79ea87156d8fa5 A man throws a plastic traffic cone through a burning barricade amid clashes against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris, France, Oct 17, 2026. A man throws a plastic traffic cone through a burning barricade amid clashes against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris, France, Oct 17, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/indonesia-begins-cutting-natural-gas-exports-singapore-oct-24-reports?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-24T11:20:20+08:00 Indonesia begins cutting natural gas exports to Singapore from Oct 24: reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f069c40c60ce2d9544639136aa89338c471aa4f520e0f7551888ce0b2141153e Indonesia was once the world’s largest LNG exporter but has gradually lost market share over the past two decades. Indonesia was once the world’s largest LNG exporter but has gradually lost market share over the past two decades. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/instacart-talks-doordash-and-uber-sale-report The Business Times en 2026-10-24T10:52:30+08:00 Instacart in talks with DoorDash and Uber for sale: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b915d59e1572f1e9571dd8eed4d4aeb3eae0247dc383629eaf381274d705a860 A sale would combine two of the biggest food-delivery platforms in the US. A sale would combine two of the biggest food-delivery platforms in the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-welcomes-us-myanmar-engagement-expects-asean-talks-countrys-future The Business Times en 2026-10-24T10:09:51+08:00 Thailand welcomes US-Myanmar engagement, expects Asean talks on country’s future https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d5ad3a8df51461dd5f8a744cac01fefadce7eb7fa7544387a741c95a167e438c Engagement “does not mean legitimising the (Myanmar) regime,” but aims to encourage peaceful conflict resolution and reconciliation with the opposition, Phuangketkeow said. Engagement “does not mean legitimising the (Myanmar) regime,” but aims to encourage peaceful conflict resolution and reconciliation with the opposition, Phuangketkeow said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-resumes-frontier-ai-training-after-security-overhaul-discloses-flaw-widely-used-software The Business Times en 2026-10-24T09:41:48+08:00 OpenAI resumes frontier AI training after security overhaul, discloses flaw in widely used software https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3f6676af815731d8b1119800a461b1724c79bc634fcb967c8073b44a6dc5678f OpenAI has been conducting a broad review of its AI models’ activity since the Hugging Face incident in July. OpenAI has been conducting a broad review of its AI models’ activity since the Hugging Face incident in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/fast-fashion-group-shein-agrees-pay-us100-million-settle-us-ftc-probe The Business Times en 2026-10-24T09:26:48+08:00 Fast-fashion group Shein agrees to pay US$100 million to settle US FTC probe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/12ad39f4accaaabbad73757e124feaaad33de6e8b6225b8edc8d6b69f2e71375 The settlement is the latest setback to hit the online fast-fashion retailer. The settlement is the latest setback to hit the online fast-fashion retailer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-prices-jump-us3-houthi-attacks-oil-spill-highest-settlement-april The Business Times en 2026-10-24T07:58:09+08:00 Oil prices jump US$3 on Houthi attacks, oil spill, highest settlement since April https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/da1896e6ff828bc943e9bc978165b2ba98363c60bd08b1a5ac039a2d2f67a87d Brent crude futures settled at US$116.72 a barrel, up US$3.55 or 3.14 per cent, its highest since Apr 29. Brent crude futures settled at US$116.72 a barrel, up US$3.55 or 3.14 per cent, its highest since Apr 29. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-post-weekly-loss-france-turmoil-oil-prices-dent-earnings-optimism The Business Times en 2026-10-24T07:51:04+08:00 European stocks post weekly loss as France turmoil, oil prices dent earnings optimism https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index fell 0.31 per cent to close at 635.77 points on Friday. The Stoxx 600 index fell 0.31 per cent to close at 635.77 points on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-closes-lower-end-rocky-week The Business Times en 2026-10-24T07:45:46+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street closes lower to end rocky week https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/983701adb26e0ccab3664b5215b3c31286b5fc93f9e71c9f8bb599a36e9013ed The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 652.82 points, or 1.23 per cent, to 52,215.16 on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 652.82 points, or 1.23 per cent, to 52,215.16 on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/hyundai-elexio-review-korean-ev-built-chinese-tastes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-24T07:00:00+08:00 Hyundai Elexio review: The Korean EV built for Chinese tastes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fb9f41cf7482ae0a322e6f7bd5514bb8d52888f655ec12be89b53011ca6aadc1 The Hyundai Elexio corners with real poise, barely rolls, and the steering tells you what the front tyres are up to. The Hyundai Elexio corners with real poise, barely rolls, and the steering tells you what the front tyres are up to. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/protected-life-not-yet-full-one The Business Times en 2026-10-24T07:00:00+08:00 A protected life is not yet a full one https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b18384af2a7a9b5a0afdee4ba42b976a14043421092b61ed5431d7d495bf31ae Singapore’s licence conditions for nursing homes are precise about safety. They also require psychosocial assessment and meaningful activities, but name no instrument of measurement. Singapore’s licence conditions for nursing homes are precise about safety. They also require psychosocial assessment and meaningful activities, but name no instrument of measurement. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/bringing-independent-directors-family-boardroom-without-losing-trust The Business Times en 2026-10-24T07:00:00+08:00 Bringing independent directors into the family boardroom without losing trust https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e39384c14041b1d55c0934cba26ed9b5c4f36ab2061d4858bd238ecb77b4b491 Stock photo of executives at a board meeting. Objective board members can bring the candour, market insight and constructive challenge required to navigate an unpredictable global environment.