https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-hit-more-two-week-high-sturdy-earnings-lift-sentiment The Business Times en 2026-10-16T05:52:43+08:00 European shares hit more than two-week high as sturdy earnings lift sentiment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3842468f086d4d17c472c73ed5d487ac678dd8f3561e7892e88f8b36ae4ac5cd Investors have pinned their hopes on a robust earnings season to pull the Stoxx 600 out of the narrow range it has been confined to over the past month. Investors have pinned their hopes on a robust earnings season to pull the Stoxx 600 out of the narrow range it has been confined to over the past month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sp-500-ends-higher-traders-shift-ai-healthcare The Business Times en 2026-10-16T05:45:07+08:00 S&P 500 ends higher as traders shift from AI to healthcare https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8fdb3066bcec2d5113c322b9ab07f74da28bf1280a457f7bfacacb2a16dba408 Several technology stocks fell, as investors scrutinized AI-related companies whose debt loads leave them vulnerable to rising interest rates. Several technology stocks fell, as investors scrutinized AI-related companies whose debt loads leave them vulnerable to rising interest rates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iea-speed-release-oil-stocks-including-over-20-million-barrels-diesel The Business Times en 2026-10-15T23:35:19+08:00 IEA to speed up release of oil stocks, including over 20 million barrels of diesel https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0d2421c33a43f273bd8664905f45146c502d241010896948f18468af91ec4497 A semi drives past a sign advertising gas and diesel prices along Interstate 5 in Williams, California Prices of diesel have surged to record highs in many markets, including the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/deluge-ipo-3-86-times-subscribed-ahead-sgx-debut?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T23:26:49+08:00 Deluge IPO 3.86 times subscribed ahead of SGX debut https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/673345476932b97a4530f78e465170680754db3c6778bcf5c3450689613c9d95 Deluge will selectively pursue regional expansion opportunities, with Malaysia as its initial focus, says its CEO Lee Wai Wah. Deluge will selectively pursue regional expansion opportunities, with Malaysia as its initial focus, says its CEO Lee Wai Wah. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-looking-which-companies-responsible-haze-causing-fires-pm-wong?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T23:12:25+08:00 Singapore looking into which companies responsible for haze-causing fires: PM Wong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e36dc2e12e1aa58e3f11b07215c65ad8a3be0baa37fbc0880b4c8a92e2f2f100 The PSI in Singapore hit a season high in the west of 212 at noon on Oct 15. The PSI in Singapore hit a season high in the west of 212 at noon on Oct 15. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-ready-accept-foreign-firefighting-assistance-haze-says-foreign-minister?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T23:02:03+08:00 Indonesia ready to accept foreign firefighting assistance on haze, says foreign minister https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/da9699f4e2fb04e5e9fd72a868463835d91c11a304750e78f30708e7ea386a25 Forest fires across Indonesia, particularly in the islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan, made worse by a strong El Nino, have sent haze across the region. Forest fires across Indonesia, particularly in the islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan, made worse by a strong El Nino, have sent haze across the region. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-airlines-flight-returns-san-francisco-after-unruly-passenger-incident?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T22:35:50+08:00 Singapore Airlines flight returns to San Francisco after ‘unruly’ passenger incident https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/382a2e73c8b724dd2925ee2f9d66639893ab21bf8eab68ea576d69ac8a6d11ff A Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 at Changi Airport. Flight SQ31, which returned to San Francisco on Oct 14, was operated using the same aircraft model. A Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 at Changi Airport. Flight SQ31, which returned to San Francisco on Oct 14, was operated using the same aircraft model. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-producer-prices-most-2022-energy-pain-worsens The Business Times en 2026-10-15T22:26:29+08:00 US producer prices up by most since 2022 as energy pain worsens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62b9751ed68fbc27c32af934d401932617b481b0c9b10b8d9e8cb440e408a4ae A shopper in a supermarket in Washington, US. American producer prices rose in September 2026 at the fastest pace in more than four years as higher energy costs reverberated through the US economy. The producer price index is up 1.3% month on month and 6.3% year on year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nasdaq-nears-one-month-low-ai-stocks-slide-debt-concerns The Business Times en 2026-10-15T21:56:17+08:00 Nasdaq nears one-month low as AI stocks slide on debt concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54b3e1baf74adcd0fe0bfceb5274b0084f4b47df3ef9fbee87c7433229f25ef5 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 266.74 points, or 0.52 per cent, to 51,888.22 in early trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 266.74 points, or 0.52 per cent, to 51,888.22 in early trading. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-retail-sales-beat-expectations-september-higher-petrol-prices The Business Times en 2026-10-15T21:50:59+08:00 US retail sales beat expectations in September on higher petrol prices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8033c402f237c602d3526a4a8092e2722626001e431d65b65b1b62e32888a12d Petrol prices soared 7.1 per cent in September, official data showed. Petrol prices soared 7.1 per cent in September, official data showed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-weekly-jobless-claims-rise-marginally-amid-low-layoffs The Business Times en 2026-10-15T21:35:48+08:00 US weekly jobless claims rise marginally amid low layoffs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/487826736d063d9aec5d58a89402ab33412856f3eb3fa6ef406100fdf8aeb371 Labour market conditions were “little changed” between late August and early October, with labour supply “generally adequate to meet demand.” Labour market conditions were “little changed” between late August and early October, with labour supply “generally adequate to meet demand.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/two-singapore-listed-palm-oil-firms-named-greenpeace-report-indonesian-plantation-fires?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T21:27:29+08:00 Two Singapore-listed palm oil firms named in Greenpeace report on Indonesian plantation fires https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fc3bf37603dcf87958d356868aee4157f27d71b2b8d33ca6594fe7b74bcc115 The report identified plantation concessions associated with the three companies where fires and smoke were detected between August and September. The report identified plantation concessions associated with the three companies where fires and smoke were detected between August and September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-boosted-uk-economy-beats-forecasts-giving-healey-pre-budget-lift The Business Times en 2026-10-15T20:50:27+08:00 AI-boosted UK economy beats forecasts, giving Healey pre-budget lift https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4affa3c58c519b3d3b865848a8739e9c01570b72e09cef56c9e96c053f1e462b Britain’s annual growth rate increased to 2.1 per cent, the highest reading since October 2022, Britain’s annual growth rate increased to 2.1 per cent, the highest reading since October 2022, https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-new-disaster-mitigation-chief-plans-assess-foreign-aid-tackle-wildfires The Business Times en 2026-10-15T20:28:03+08:00 Indonesia‘s new disaster mitigation chief plans to assess foreign aid to tackle wildfires https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b995d2789a7f27a304ec71d339bfcbfa32bcd25e5ff17bf3da3c0754401eda8 The Kahayan river shrouded in haze, Palangka Raya, Kalimantan, Indonesia, Oct 15, 2026. The Kahayan river shrouded in haze, Palangka Raya, Kalimantan, Indonesia, Oct 15, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ey-ex-managing-partner-max-loh-appointed-chair-singapore-institute-directors?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T20:13:57+08:00 EY ex-managing partner Max Loh appointed chair of Singapore Institute of Directors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/db317c3bf7b633426b412d4ec62f1ce166a2bd0c2664555073e720d8b4f958f9 Max Loh (left) has served on the SID Governing Council since 2019; Yeoh Oon Jin is stepping down after three years as chair. Max Loh (left) has served on the SID Governing Council since 2019; Yeoh Oon Jin is stepping down after three years as chair. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/greenback-eases-18-month-high-us-treasury-yields-fall-fed-hike-bets-ease The Business Times en 2026-10-15T20:08:58+08:00 Greenback eases from 18-month high as US Treasury yields fall; Fed hike bets ease https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ec3d62de029b0dfe2e1a0f1fd73b0eda7c28a34b715f71c450970f95dc2a29c Remarks from Fed officials including chair Kevin Warsh at the International Monetary Fund-World Bank meetings on Friday will be closely watched for clues on the Fed’s next move. Remarks from Fed officials including chair Kevin Warsh at the International Monetary Fund-World Bank meetings on Friday will be closely watched for clues on the Fed’s next move. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/ao-restaurant-more-aiyo-aha-orchard-towers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T20:00:00+08:00 AO Restaurant – more ‘aiyo’ than ‘aha’ at Orchard Towers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/66699959c7c14a90b3af8b30fec8638db457b2ef77bf3354f9d17f4a8ed8efd8 AO’s warm, wood-filled interiors. AO’s warm, wood-filled interiors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-q2-tourism-receipts-down-6-2-s7-21-billion-amid-global-uncertainty?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T19:52:26+08:00 Singapore Q2 tourism receipts down 6.2% at S$7.21 billion amid global uncertainty https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/825d3b5a750e228359fbfa3cc8e124d470fb195275900e33c8ea4687aef2ee80 Tourists in Singapore. Tourism receipts for the first six months of 2026 are down just 0.3% from the year-ago period. Tourism receipts for the first six months of 2026 are down just 0.3% from the year-ago period. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/low-rates-may-weigh-singdollar-after-mas-policy-hold?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T19:35:17+08:00 Low rates may weigh on Singdollar after MAS policy hold https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/474045237b02194bf281150902edb0b5f7359fdbeacf56932d0430bdefd945f2 The Singdollar remains firm within its policy band, though low interest rates could weigh on it, analysts said. The Singdollar remains firm within its policy band, though low interest rates could weigh on it, analysts said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eu-leaders-kick-summit-wrangles-over-high-energy-prices-and-spending The Business Times en 2026-10-15T19:21:10+08:00 EU leaders kick off summit with wrangles over high energy prices and spending https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/db0093ed597e0230bf1bce2e4e5297853de56d738d8c2c5d573d7c12dd7a6025 European Parliament President Roberta Metsola at a European Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium, Oct 15, 2026. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola at a European Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium, Oct 15, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/taiwans-fic-global-targets-us2-billion-revenue-johor-operation-2027?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T19:07:40+08:00 Taiwan’s FIC Global targets US$2 billion revenue from Johor operation in 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdd3c4a62cc36ce26fb6a7f07b5b91e9f8acd39661240e7989425d2b80a82791 FIC Global’s plant in Senai FIC Global's plant in Senai is run by its subsidiary PRO3C; the plant currently has one customer, US-listed optical company Coherent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/capitaland-india-trust-unveils-us203-2-million-chennai-data-centre?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T19:07:02+08:00 CapitaLand India Trust unveils US$203.2 million Chennai data centre https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d8ec7ff864c2a63a4e9a7375b7248f8c69c7d4149fb00b60ce8a870dda19dac5 CapitaLand India Trust’s data-centre development in Navi Mumbai, which has been fully leased to a leading global hyperscaler. CapitaLand India Trust’s data-centre development in Navi Mumbai, which has been fully leased to a leading global hyperscaler. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/9-must-have-design-solutions-chic-wearable-tech-mobility-aid-climbs-stairs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T19:05:00+08:00 9 must-have design solutions – from chic wearable tech to a mobility aid that climbs stairs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9d6a785c9980e8ed59ff9b91c48ab5edfe1581b0077776168f3e2c9beafc5b25 Behind each winning idea is a distinct sense of wonderment. Behind each winning idea is a distinct sense of wonderment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-152?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 15) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/88fd71f4c5166236fa8381e2afe464b0afc2521a053f0efff17202d938ec1e9e The global chip-stock sell-off has deepened despite positive results for Dutch giant ASML. The global chip-stock sell-off has deepened despite positive results for Dutch giant ASML. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/thrive/money-talk/proposed-coe-changes-what-they-could-mean-your-first-car?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T18:33:35+08:00 Proposed COE changes: What they could mean for your first car https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1bd89ee3cd9a634286b40896547630aa5595d270d7d86d131ed9269119fb0e24 BT BT https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-fall-global-chip-rout-hits-regional-markets-sti-down-0-4?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T18:17:51+08:00 Singapore shares fall as global chip rout hits regional markets; STI down 0.4% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f83e9becbc25e5f2e845175e4994eb26e098f6c0aace6a9b2f23742f44317b5 Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 455 to 190, as 1.4 billion securities worth S$2.6 billion change hands. Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 455 to 190, as 1.4 billion securities worth S$2.6 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sia-passenger-traffic-2-8-september-cargo-demand-jumps-ai-chip-shipments?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T18:08:31+08:00 SIA passenger traffic up 2.8% in September; cargo demand jumps on AI, chip shipments https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/22a07b2173c12004fc438ec3d57439ea80e678564702cacf3c0742007fba66a9 Singapore Airlines’ passenger traffic grows 3% in September, while capacity rises 3.6%. Singapore Airlines’ passenger traffic grows 3% in September, while capacity rises 3.6%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/manila-asias-new-dining-hot-spot?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T18:00:00+08:00 Is Manila Asia’s new dining hot spot? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7c7337672d5a365f7a9ef5d8479e2baf77999190fb579e1582572ce927232ccf Some of the dishes at Gallery by Chele in Metro Manila. Some of the dishes at Gallery by Chele in Metro Manila. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-boom-threatened-epidemic-unreliable-numbers The Business Times en 2026-10-15T18:00:00+08:00 The AI boom is threatened by an epidemic of unreliable numbers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/73f79bded2074c87d94658445f0906f82676e3078015a438e528b531d253a551 On Oct 14, Anthropic reportedly told investors that it had revenues of US$16.8 billion in the third quarter and that, on its own adjusted measure, it was profitable. On Oct 14, Anthropic reportedly told investors that it had revenues of US$16.8 billion in the third quarter and that, on its own adjusted measure, it was profitable. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-slip-tech-rout-offsets-earnings-support The Business Times en 2026-10-15T17:49:18+08:00 European shares slip as tech rout offsets earnings support https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index dropped 0.16 per cent to 636.73 points by 0901 GMT on Thursday. The Stoxx 600 index dropped 0.16 per cent to 636.73 points by 0901 GMT on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/el-development-puts-sole-bid-marina-gardens-lane-site-s450-million-or-s1243-psf-ppr?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T17:44:31+08:00 EL Development puts in sole bid for Marina Gardens Lane site at S$450 million or S$1,243 psf ppr https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ebc497e8cde61efd5fafe19e70c83055a4f24253bda9b650042bd36fb06368c The new Marina South precinct will have over 10,000 new homes in the coming years. The new Marina South precinct will have over 10,000 new homes in the coming years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-blames-peatland-degradation-raging-fires-vows-restoration The Business Times en 2026-10-15T17:26:27+08:00 Indonesia blames peatland degradation for raging fires, vows restoration https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d8364c11a296f4d01b6930d5856dfd703e86b59ba292f74163a501195bb50fd2 A firefighter sprays water to a wildfire near a residential area in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Sep 25, 2026. A firefighter sprays water to a wildfire near a residential area in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Sep 25, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/prabowo-replaces-indonesia-disaster-chief-day-after-brothers-graft-arrest?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T16:47:57+08:00 Prabowo replaces Indonesia disaster chief a day after brother’s graft arrest https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7b281ef8d4edef0ad6d600d92739ae8db92a89e038c0f8a2742e1bf7cea6312a Indonesia’s anti-graft agency has arrested five people, including the younger brother of the country’s disaster management chief, over alleged corruption involving emergency relief funds. Indonesia’s anti-graft agency has arrested five people, including the younger brother of the country’s disaster management chief, over alleged corruption involving emergency relief funds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-central-bank-chief-signals-room-act-inflation-risks-rise The Business Times en 2026-10-15T16:38:29+08:00 Malaysia central bank chief signals room to act as inflation risks rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b2b1e24696d5ff71edc9c509b7267d2dc644c891378b30b3480cda729be50bb3 Bank Negara Malaysia governor Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says the country’s resilient growth, strong fundamentals and policies are attractive to investors, even as a general election looms.  Bank Negara Malaysia governor Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says the country’s resilient growth, strong fundamentals and policies are attractive to investors, even as a general election looms.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/prints-democratise-art-and-can-be-surprising-collectors-items The Business Times en 2026-10-15T16:15:51+08:00 Prints democratise art – and can be surprising collector’s items https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e3573efe61c96a850922ab9605c7be3e53163b78f279651e9f6664884ae76ff1 The most expensive print ever sold at auction is a silkscreen, Andy Warhol’s Shot Sage Blue Marilyn, which fetched US$195 million at Christie’s in 2022. The most expensive print ever sold at auction is a silkscreen, Andy Warhol’s Shot Sage Blue Marilyn, which fetched US$195 million at Christie’s in 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/mufg-wades-back-japanese-bonds-eye-policy-risks The Business Times en 2026-10-15T16:00:15+08:00 MUFG wades back into Japanese bonds with eye on policy risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83c3ac16b5b21d7fe1f11363f6ed39473a2bb4ed347aba33b2e00f81347be1f5 MUFG Bank’s Atsushi Yamashita says: “It is important from the standpoint of maintaining market confidence to conduct fiscal policy without relying too heavily on optimistic growth scenarios.” MUFG Bank’s Atsushi Yamashita says: “It is important from the standpoint of maintaining market confidence to conduct fiscal policy without relying too heavily on optimistic growth scenarios.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/south-east-asia-fintech-funding-trebles-us2-3-billion-9m-2026-even-deal-volume-sinks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T15:49:25+08:00 South-east Asia fintech funding trebles to US$2.3 billion in 9M 2026 even as deal volume sinks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/beae162a3f6cc36761c6ab46759ec0791bb8a9d15fb9c3dc6a11514db5dc975b A phone screen displays the Atome logo, with the Atome website in the background. Acquirers closed 12 fintech deals in South-east Asia in the first nine months of 2026, including Grab’s US$1.5 billion acquisition of Atome. Acquirers closed 12 deals in the first nine months of 2026, including Grab’s US$1.5 billion acquisition of Atome. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-katayama-renews-fx-warnings-after-us-cpi-heats The Business Times en 2026-10-15T15:45:19+08:00 Japan’s Katayama renews FX warnings after US CPI heats up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3bc99b2ddda3612bc2492fe19ee76c9c437ea39c65a6c9830be4c2e2a1e94de0 The yen touched its weakest level against the dollar this month. The yen touched its weakest level against the dollar this month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ubs-mulls-moving-headquarters-switzerland-if-capital-rules-tighten-wsj The Business Times en 2026-10-15T15:33:43+08:00 UBS mulls moving headquarters from Switzerland if capital rules tighten: WSJ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/af49b7bb123f4e431680a78b2822311f7bdbc5667f17348a96b07ceae4f8707e UBS has been fending off the idea of leaving Switzerland, with CEO Sergio Ermotti telling CNBC last week that staying in Switzerland was good for both the economy and shareholders. UBS has been fending off the idea of leaving Switzerland, with CEO Sergio Ermotti telling CNBC last week that staying in Switzerland was good for both the economy and shareholders. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/bentley-debuts-its-first-and-most-accessible-electric-vehicle-asia-pacific?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T15:23:11+08:00 Bentley debuts its first and most accessible electric vehicle in Asia-Pacific https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/edae1e6da92ada9e0b2d46d3640a398e12cb72bee3ed5b95f90bb9a6f8194edd Bentley Motors CEO and chairman Frank-Steffen Walliser introducing the Torcal, the company's first electric vehicle, at its regional debut in Seoul. Bentley Motors CEO and chairman Frank-Steffen Walliser introducing the Torcal, the company's first electric vehicle, at its regional debut in Seoul. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-ioi-properties-eyes-chijmes-capitol-kempinski-hotel-potentially-us760-million-deal The Business Times en 2026-10-15T14:56:39+08:00 Malaysia’s IOI Properties eyes Chijmes, Capitol Kempinski hotel in potentially US$760 million deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bfcca0d20d3acb55b55f603774020e5725ac5c5cb4344e79aec31dc9a3e38e73 “I’m a latecomer and I want to catch up with the rest,” said Lee. The 47-year-old property tycoon’s firm has splurged on Singapore properties in recent years.  “I’m a latecomer and I want to catch up with the rest,” said Lee. The 47-year-old property tycoon’s firm has splurged on Singapore properties in recent years.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/imf-urges-china-deploy-bigger-fiscal-stimulus The Business Times en 2026-10-15T14:56:14+08:00 IMF urges China to deploy bigger fiscal stimulus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6b972b16d84b7e1413b9ff775496fd23b3115692c3435c76e054f208fb70703e IMF now expects China’s growth to slow further to 4 per cent in 2027. IMF now expects China’s growth to slow further to 4 per cent in 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/apac-office-demand-withstand-ai-disruption-growth-moderates-cbre?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T14:52:12+08:00 Apac office demand to withstand AI disruption as growth moderates: CBRE https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/712b726f29865082a08fb1a3530b3d822ee6c44b602f80b18a17fcda6fc2b7b3 Office buildings in Singapore’s Central Business District. Demand for office space is forecast to be concentrated in top-quality buildings in core districts that support collaborative and knowledge-intensive work. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/tsmc-posts-6th-straight-quarter-record-profit-market-cap-jumps-double-samsung-electronics The Business Times en 2026-10-15T14:23:08+08:00 TSMC posts 6th straight quarter of record profit; market cap jumps to double Samsung Electronics’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02a09d4c057154a22c44ee5d8fb922aeb7b6db4b8a1631332a2f8f2ce27c72da TSMC’s net profit in the July-to-September quarter is up 69% year on year, beating analysts’ estimates. TSMC’s net profit in the July-to-September quarter is up 69% year on year, beating analysts’ estimates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/imf-warns-slowing-asian-growth-spillover-rising-yields The Business Times en 2026-10-15T14:10:21+08:00 IMF warns of slowing Asian growth, spillover from rising yields https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/807cb086de2ef668d5f34d2d4af179da06ab2557290d1477e3642a93ac0f3c61 Emerging Asia remains the region’s main growth engine but will likely see growth moderate. Emerging Asia remains the region’s main growth engine but will likely see growth moderate. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/paid-press-release/kpay-granted-major-payment-institution-mpi-licence-by-the-monetary-authority-of-singapore-mas The Business Times en 2026-10-15T14:00:00+08:00 KPay Granted Major Payment Institution (MPI) Licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Expanding its Payments and Commerce Ecosystem in Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aabfdaa559f62bdf0180d82ebcd69f7f430af1ce424a986627d984386dd7793d KPay Granted Major Payment Institution Licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore KPay Granted Major Payment Institution Licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/new-private-home-sales-nearly-double-september-296-units?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T13:58:43+08:00 New private home sales nearly double in September to 296 units https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/da6d3f7c360c307a65705e086e0c9eaf83a33f001f1e8e0e8e89866805089d4c Developers launched 158 units excluding executive condominiums in September, up from 116 units in August.  Developers launched 158 units excluding executive condominiums in September, up from 116 units in August.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-englands-chief-economist-says-rate-hike-need-not-be-start-long-series The Business Times en 2026-10-15T13:53:48+08:00 Bank of England’s chief economist says a rate hike need not be start of long series https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/571f23828ba403c3c2b65bbbc4bbe78822eca1cbab884440c73ba00a99a8f987 The BoE has kept rates on hold since the outbreak of the US-Iran war in February. The BoE has kept rates on hold since the outbreak of the US-Iran war in February. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/new-york-citys-plaza-hotel-shut-four-year-cleanup-its-celebrated-facade The Business Times en 2026-10-15T13:49:31+08:00 New York City’s Plaza Hotel to shut for four-year cleanup of its celebrated facade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d19813468851f9dbefe1a305178227b08ca911f86cb16baa3f90b5c239e07229 The Plaza Hotel, which has had at least half a dozen owners over the years – including Donald Trump, who took it into bankruptcy in the 1990s – has undergone several rounds of renovation. The Plaza Hotel, which has had at least half a dozen owners over the years – including Donald Trump, who took it into bankruptcy in the 1990s – has undergone several rounds of renovation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/tsmc-sk-hynix-among-5-new-sdrs-be-launched-sgx?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T12:45:53+08:00 TSMC, SK Hynix among 5 new SDRs to be launched by SGX https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad91b730f61507c7291431626b48abce0e575091303a13bdeb48f276e9226b3d Including the five new additions, SGX’s SDR offering comprises 43 counters across Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia and the US. Including the five new additions, SGX’s SDR offering comprises 43 counters across Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia and the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/global-debt-crisis-looming The Business Times en 2026-10-15T12:33:59+08:00 A global debt crisis is looming https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3bc99b2ddda3612bc2492fe19ee76c9c437ea39c65a6c9830be4c2e2a1e94de0 Wherever and whenever it is feasible, countries should diversify the currencies in which they borrow. Wherever and whenever it is feasible, countries should diversify the currencies in which they borrow. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-north-korea-open-new-yalu-river-bridge-after-more-decade-long-delay-boosting-trade The Business Times en 2026-10-15T12:05:03+08:00 China, North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge after more than decade-long delay, boosting trade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ac64b16cbb9b720dba292205a96f4c304532759371821e59f713ff73dc85b8e Construction for the crossing was completed in 2014, but the bridge went unused for 12 years. Construction for the crossing was completed in 2014, but the bridge went unused for 12 years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-korea-shares-fall-asian-stocks-slide-global-sell-chip-rout The Business Times en 2026-10-15T11:25:27+08:00 South Korea shares fall as Asian stocks slide on global sell-off, chip rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/120e437cd4156fe780aa54e7e1b31e8e72539bc78d96d673224d18604294502d South Korea’s Kospi Index led regional losses with a 7% drop as chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both sank more than 8%. South Korea’s Kospi Index led regional losses with a 7% drop as chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both sank more than 8%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/singapore-semiconductors-slide-continues-global-chip-stock-rout-deepens?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T11:12:47+08:00 Singapore semiconductors’ slide continues as global chip-stock rout deepens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/11fb713fec2f12c11ec4ffaa98e80d5532c42ccd60852e5f5f4f041602b28e3a The global chip-stock sell-off has deepened despite positive results for Dutch giant ASML. The global chip-stock sell-off has deepened despite positive results for Dutch giant ASML. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uol-and-capitaland-launch-thomson-reserve-s2608-psf?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T11:06:51+08:00 UOL and CapitaLand to launch Thomson Reserve from S$2,608 psf https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ac1737ce2b4fad4878c2445661f1fd2aa858c7daa2b6ec70ac357927660d3d6 The 99-year leasehold development along Bright Hill Drive in Upper Thomson will comprise 1,268 units, with two, three, four and five-bedroom layouts. The 99-year leasehold development along Bright Hill Drive in Upper Thomson will comprise 1,268 units, with two, three, four and five-bedroom layouts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/why-tech-data-centre-ipos-are-facing-delays-and-what-investors-can-expect-market-now?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T11:06:46+08:00 Why tech, data centre IPOs are facing delays – and what investors can expect of the market now https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c481eec0adb7654935e5084fffcb8ead6371536b8f4dcd64bd45fc309c6ef190 Rendering of AirTrunk’s hyperscale data centre campus in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The company is postponing a planned listing of its S-Reit. Rendering of AirTrunk’s hyperscale data centre campus in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The company is postponing a planned listing of its S-Reit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/noontalk-needs-continued-financial-support-ceo-dasmond-koh-auditors-warn?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T10:32:04+08:00 NoonTalk needs continued financial support from CEO Dasmond Koh, auditors warn https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a845227e09453ad14051c20903bbb8a78229291a9ab2217b67f07d5a06d5a42c The group reported a loss of S$2.55 million for the financial year ended Jun 30, and used S$2.16 million in cash in its operations.  The group reported a loss of S$2.55 million for the financial year ended Jun 30, and used S$2.16 million in cash in its operations.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/how-your-ai-agent-may-level-playing-field-against-companies?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T10:19:21+08:00 How your AI agent may level the playing field against companies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0861f37836be78f5fb325dddecaff76bae34ee8740bd93c68f90c71cfc84c1c6 A worker in New York unloading packages from online agent Amazon, which has blocked agentic shopping. A worker in New York unloading packages from online agent Amazon, which has blocked agentic shopping. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/moneyowl-launches-planning-tool-gauge-income-sufficiency-retirement?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T10:07:41+08:00 MoneyOwl launches planning tool to gauge income sufficiency in retirement https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b535e4f349c2c583ea404d5b9a763ac3f656e04147e3115c3d9fa2aca0841a55 Financial advisory firm MoneyOwl seeks to define retirement adequacy beyond a dollar target. Financial advisory firm MoneyOwl seeks to define retirement adequacy beyond a dollar target. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/should-young-americans-study-china-xis-invitation-reignites-debate-over-risks-and-rewards?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T09:49:30+08:00 Should young Americans study in China? Xi’s invitation reignites debate over risks and rewards https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d577f0a9c72014aaadcd5c1d9d9c73fb310714ed2323e8220706a6b037b6ccf0 Others, including Americans whose careers were shaped by years in China, question whether the benefits of being there now outweigh the risks. Others, including Americans whose careers were shaped by years in China, question whether the benefits of being there now outweigh the risks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-relaxes-tariffs-china-child-car-seat-maker-sees-opportunity?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T09:23:16+08:00 As US relaxes tariffs, a China child car seat maker sees opportunity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fcecc7d8c2cd61b138022abb9519f588e19f5db31890377fc5e01f87bf90947e Baby car seats made by Chinese company Welldon drawing visitors at a trade fair in Cologne, Germany, in September. Baby car seats made by Chinese company Welldon drawing visitors at a trade fair in Cologne, Germany, in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/netflix-cuts-film-and-tv-executives-hint-programming-woes The Business Times en 2026-10-15T09:07:25+08:00 Netflix cuts of film and TV executives hint at programming woes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3e4efd89e06a2725f903008ede5d5de2323f1a8cd1b365ecbda828bfe2deffe4 The cuts also involved staffers in series development, independent film acquisition and publicity.  The cuts also involved staffers in series development, independent film acquisition and publicity.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/comfortdelgro-appoints-two-new-independent-directors?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T08:54:39+08:00 ComfortDelGro appoints two new independent directors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/87134d4f9829bf3b24649d6d15c173724a27c5682bdf9dcc03115ecb928a826f Ang Fung Fung (left) and Chew Hock Yong will join as independent non-executive directors on Nov 1. Ang Fung Fung (left) and Chew Hock Yong will join as independent non-executive directors on Nov 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-hpl-aims-apac-reit-zico-advanced-systems-automation-comfortdelgro?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T08:42:41+08:00 Stocks to watch: HPL, Aims Apac Reit, Zico, Advanced Systems Automation, ComfortDelGro https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/597def38bdeec12d08dc6348016fb34adad5fef69bdcc66aed30432a9e2f10b0 HPL says it has not made any decision to sell or redevelop its properties, following a report that Hongkong Land is in talks to acquire a majority stake in three of its buildings. HPL says it has not made any decision to sell or redevelop its properties, following a report that Hongkong Land is in talks to acquire a majority stake in three of its buildings. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-slumps-faster-us-inflation-stokes-fed-rate-hike-wagers The Business Times en 2026-10-15T08:31:31+08:00 Gold slumps as faster US inflation stokes Fed rate hike wagers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c55c523616410248da13af53e6b7e91d174be43cc2c999620d16a402e2ae0bcf Gold is nearing key support around US$4,000 an ounce, a level that held in September before softer US inflation and jobs data fuelled a rally. Gold is nearing key support around US$4,000 an ounce, a level that held in September before softer US inflation and jobs data fuelled a rally. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/aims-apac-reit-q2-dpu-5-4-s0-02571?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T08:25:37+08:00 Aims Apac Reit Q2 DPU up 5.4% at S$0.02571 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5e7673e5f13944bd82372c7a1cdf6bf84e17d93e06d86b571c0dedd5de5459fc Aims Apac Reit’s property at 1 Bukit Batok Street 22. A Singapore asset in AA Reit’s portfolio. The trust’s net property income for H1 has grown 11.1% on the year to S$75.9 million, from S$68.4 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/why-asias-sovereign-wealth-funds-go-direct-co-invest-pe-deals-and-whos-risk?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T08:00:00+08:00 Why Asia’s sovereign wealth funds go direct, co-invest in PE deals – and who’s at risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9ede28a30390e51b6de9435f85a4c72ff547b18ce4bef56709a0fbfdbcae0142 The value of sovereign-backed deals is up three times year on year, at US$200 billion globally in 2025. The value of sovereign-backed deals is up three times year on year, at US$200 billion globally in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/nvidia-ceo-says-he-would-cut-buyers-who-build-unsafe-ai-bubble-fears-overdone The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:54:54+08:00 Nvidia CEO says he would cut off buyers who build unsafe AI, bubble fears overdone https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ce7dc65a27fb54be4db893d9401c921dc51a4142384ee908bd4b3a3ff4cd613 Demand for AI infrastructure will continue to outrun the supply of components for years to come, says Nvidia’s Huang. Demand for AI infrastructure will continue to outrun the supply of components for years to come, says Nvidia’s Huang. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/south-east-asias-new-battery-dependency-needs-close-attention?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:00:00+08:00 South-east Asia’s new battery dependency needs close attention https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ea149e463db2d16f5025be4d1a33f30fcebe4277f02cef9a67260bcf11776fb0 The world added 108 gigawatts of battery storage in 2025, 40% more than in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency. The world added 108 gigawatts of battery storage in 2025, 40% more than in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/four-star-industries-helping-singapore-sleep-better-1968 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:00:00+08:00 Four Star Industries: Helping Singapore sleep better since 1968 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30ad78552ded391764ad4791ed45074ab050238f0703ebc2e93eaed499c6358d Four Star has an innovative range of mattress models including its Detense ArcticSilk, Tencel and Chiro+ series. Four Star has an innovative range of mattress models including its Detense ArcticSilk, Tencel and Chiro+ series. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/if-europe-goes-war-fallout-will-be-felt-east-asia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:00:00+08:00 If Europe goes to war, the fallout will be felt in East Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6edba720b18a45b9bc2951987f630ef571074fc64469e1b4c8e6ca663106869a German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the German president’s official residence in Berlin, Oct 13. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Europe is facing “the most decisive moments... in defending the freedom and peace of (the) continent”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/pwc-will-keep-hiring-even-ai-reshapes-junior-roles-global-chairman?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:00:00+08:00 PwC will keep hiring even as AI reshapes junior roles: global chairman https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b17718bc22595ebddc7a334dcab12b0ba601943f7a3e4fbbe481e5aa809de65b PwC’s global chairman Mohamed Kande. PwC’s Mohamed Kande says the firm is placing greater weight on skills such as judgment, relationship building, systems thinking and the ability to learn. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/south-korea-solved-its-food-waste-problem-making-recycling-irritating The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:00:00+08:00 South Korea solved its food waste problem by making recycling irritating https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83efa94e0cc97e2e36987d443f4fe5686be19dcd9d3f7ef14ff8bd5d4d04dd30 The United Nations estimates the world wasted 1.1 billion tonnes of food in 2022, even as 783 million people faced hunger. The United Nations estimates the world wasted 1.1 billion tonnes of food in 2022, even as 783 million people faced hunger. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/smaller-board-lots-cant-fix-market-run-three-banks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:00:00+08:00 Smaller board lots can’t fix a market run by three banks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb The three local banks make up a third of SGX’s September turnover, up from 26% a year earlier; STI stocks account for 80% of all trading value. The three local banks make up a third of SGX’s September turnover, up from 26% a year earlier; STI stocks account for 80% of all trading value. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/great-eastern-lions-befrienders-engage-2000-seniors-active-ageing-health-education?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:00:00+08:00 Great Eastern, Lions Befrienders to engage 2,000 seniors in active ageing, health education https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b62f12ecc925fb4224a3b3441969f238f70616fb41c49838298f5383770a0b41 Great Eastern group CEO Greg Hingston (left) with Lions Befrienders chairman Alex Lim at the signing of the MOU on the two organisations’ latest partnership on Oct 8, 2026. Great Eastern group CEO Greg Hingston (left) with Lions Befrienders chairman Alex Lim at the signing of the MOU on the two organisations’ latest partnership. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/emerging-enterprise-2026/developing-green-solutions?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:00:00+08:00 Developing green solutions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69a9acf8c58fdb7231cdb9cbdc9af1e85074d529a445191b0c5dc2982257fcda Five companies among the finalists of the 2026 Emerging Enterprise Sustainability Award show how sustainable practices can contribute to the economy. Five companies among the finalists of the 2026 Emerging Enterprise Sustainability Award show how sustainable practices can contribute to the economy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropic-revenue-jumps-us16-8-billion-quarter-ipo The Business Times en 2026-10-15T06:59:48+08:00 Anthropic revenue jumps to US$16.8 billion in quarter before IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d250a943b4613980a1225b1811224d419d95d8455ed1685ebf0a206345bb1eef Anthropic is set to begin formally marketing for its IPO as soon as the week of Nov 9, putting it in line to begin trading before Thanksgiving. Anthropic is set to begin formally marketing for its IPO as soon as the week of Nov 9, putting it in line to begin trading before Thanksgiving. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/tesla-spacex-deal-news-possible-2026-barclays-analyst-says The Business Times en 2026-10-15T06:43:23+08:00 Tesla-SpaceX deal news possible in 2026, Barclays analyst says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4a1f656dd726dc5768b0f077a888af7e17cbf8934801ebb49e9a6bf5d680e851 “The possibility of a Tesla/SpaceX merger has increasingly become the consensus expectation,” the analysts wrote in a note on Oct 14.  “The possibility of a Tesla/SpaceX merger has increasingly become the consensus expectation,” the analysts wrote in a note on Oct 14.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/yemens-houthis-vow-more-attacks-saudi-airports-oil-facilities-after-aramco-hq-hit The Business Times en 2026-10-15T06:30:18+08:00 Yemen’s Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a0a4d3ccae60a15711375baa1ba8d02555b349abfcdfaf8c524f07cf37a4885a The Houthis describe their attacks on Saudi Aramco’s base in the eastern city of Dhahran (pictured) as retaliation for Saudi strikes on Yemen. The Houthis describe their attacks on Saudi Aramco’s base in the eastern city of Dhahran (pictured) as retaliation for Saudi strikes on Yemen. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-holds-gain-middle-east-and-russia-strikes-threaten-supply The Business Times en 2026-10-15T06:08:35+08:00 Oil holds gain as Middle East and Russia strikes threaten supply https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/09316760ca4d16f12836618893dad3336ea56b85d54d8cae1bdc0815dedde0d5 In the Middle East, more oil tankers are avoiding areas they would normally collect crude at, suggesting increased Iran attacks are complicating export logistics. In the Middle East, more oil tankers are avoiding areas they would normally collect crude at, suggesting increased Iran attacks are complicating export logistics. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-edge-after-solid-asml-results-healthcare-gains The Business Times en 2026-10-15T05:53:43+08:00 European shares edge up after solid ASML results, healthcare gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3842468f086d4d17c472c73ed5d487ac678dd8f3561e7892e88f8b36ae4ac5cd The healthcare index was the biggest gainer on the benchmark, rising 2.3% to hit its highest since Sep 7. The healthcare index was the biggest gainer on the benchmark, rising 2.3% to hit its highest since Sep 7. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nasdaq-ends-sharply-lower-hot-inflation-data-stirs-rate-hike-worries The Business Times en 2026-10-15T05:48:37+08:00 Nasdaq ends sharply lower as hot inflation data stirs rate hike worries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a0e3c42838caa1e116b6715104f40678411ad1c7b6a6adeefcb4dd4a53fa17a Volume on US exchanges was relatively heavy, with 18.0 billion shares traded, compared to an average of 17.6 billion shares over the previous 20 sessions. Volume on US exchanges was relatively heavy, with 18.0 billion shares traded, compared to an average of 17.6 billion shares over the previous 20 sessions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/netflix-cuts-about-6-jobs-biggest-layoff-2022-wsj-reports The Business Times en 2026-10-14T22:19:21+08:00 Netflix cuts about 6% of jobs in biggest layoff since 2022, WSJ reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aa85e74f2be929e51a6183b1602ec748cd9fc32025cbf99366159bbb370249ee The layoffs come as it faces intense competition for users’ time in a consolidated media market. The layoffs come as it faces intense competition for users’ time in a consolidated media market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-stocks-wall-street-opens-lower-after-hot-cpi-data-fuels-rate-hike-bets The Business Times en 2026-10-14T22:04:38+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street opens lower after hot CPI data fuels rate-hike bets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/80fd88b2a14f44eccf0584e3d25cb8b91908a2a9ce42c9b834ff40f2db0a9d57 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 85.11 points, or 0.16 per cent, at the open to 51,584.99. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 85.11 points, or 0.16 per cent, at the open to 51,584.99. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-collecting-data-haze-will-keep-its-options-open-taking-legal-action-grace-fu?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T22:01:06+08:00 Singapore collecting data on haze, will ‘keep its options open’ on taking legal action: Grace Fu https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/81d2ba07b3f252cfb0dfce44ca52166ec7a6dfa8dc3515990532b20eca691fae Air quality in Singapore first dipped into unhealthy levels on Sep 4. Air quality in Singapore first dipped into unhealthy levels on Sep 4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/singapore-registered-vessel-hit-projectile-sinks-strait-hormuz-another-damaged?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T21:38:37+08:00 Singapore-registered vessel hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz; another damaged https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a7ac1e6e2ab07f498d98b21df6c21ab6632ea48222e1536a3741acce20fdcc29 Before the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz carried about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas trade. Before the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz carried about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas trade. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/greenback-jumps-stocks-bonds-dented-hot-us-inflation-data The Business Times en 2026-10-14T21:32:52+08:00 Greenback jumps; stocks, bonds dented by hot US inflation data https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7b90cf895722bc4ced64808303ead496461fb2e427984894927ef8cf94d9eeb1 The dollar rose 0.3% against a basket of currencies on Wednesday. The dollar rose 0.3% against a basket of currencies on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-consumer-prices-accelerate-september-costlier-petrol-core-cpi-firmer The Business Times en 2026-10-14T21:23:27+08:00 US consumer prices accelerate in September on costlier petrol; core CPI firmer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c09991b11664e3e636b2f7ae63c74106094b6f9e5b9e9b506707d9f5acafb55a Petrol prices soared 7.1 per cent in September, official data showed. Petrol prices soared 7.1 per cent in September, official data showed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/coe-review-gap-between-luxury-and-mass-market-cars-isnt-only-one-worth-bridging?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T20:35:12+08:00 COE review: The gap between luxury and mass-market cars isn’t the only one worth bridging  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e6b8ee10f47eda86fb8231d318fb24fe70035e7d1ac313060a26b1629c711b9e Passenger cars have always been split into mass-market and premium COE categories, but commercial vehicles and motorcycles have not seen similar moves. Passenger cars have always been split into mass-market and premium COE categories, but commercial vehicles and motorcycles have not seen similar moves. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-america-misses-profit-estimates-capital-market-weakness-books-us1-2-billion-charge The Business Times en 2026-10-14T20:18:05+08:00 Bank of America misses profit estimates on capital market weakness; books US$1.2 billion charge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a1561b92c8e496ebf29cff64a2177330e1941079ed6592c5816fb719dcc0d2e1 The bank reported a profit of US$6.9 billion, or 91 cents per share, for the three months ended Sep 30. The bank reported a profit of US$6.9 billion, or 91 cents per share, for the three months ended Sep 30. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/irans-central-bank-governor-dismisses-claims-economic-collapse-amid-us-blockade The Business Times en 2026-10-14T19:55:05+08:00 Iran’s central bank governor dismisses claims of economic collapse amid US blockade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b8c0712cc1293f0fc324000cc20a2b4f8cca690a93742aa9de0b4a66591a377 A woman shops at a market in Teheran, Iran, Sep 9, 2026. A woman shops at a market in Teheran, Iran, Sep 9, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/japans-amova-eyes-broader-south-east-asian-footprint-through-malaysias-aham?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T19:49:42+08:00 Japan’s Amova eyes broader South-east Asian footprint through Malaysia’s AHAM https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f57d6816f261b8cd41fc04f8a946c819a4400e4fa6e2c372c886c2fe1f1adce Amova Asset Management CEO Stefanie Drews (left) with AHAM Capital deputy managing director Esther Teo in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday (Oct 14). Amova Asset Management CEO Stefanie Drews (left) with AHAM Capital deputy managing director Esther Teo in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday (Oct 14). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/bubble-or-nothing-looking-ai-boom-part-cycle?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T19:39:17+08:00 Bubble or nothing? Looking at the AI boom as part of a cycle https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15289efbbb362f3b554adac9388022a1739c124e05cfbe5daef6c6ea4af3f798 A man uses a laptop near the ArtScience Museum in Singapore, with buildings in the financial centre in the background. In its latest macroeconomic review, the Monetary Authority of Singapore assessed that “downside risks from an AI-cycle downturn” do not appear immediate. The city-state has a clear role to play in ensuring that the business and societal take-up of AI is intentional and targeted. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/surprise-mas-hold-signals-core-inflation-near-peak-economists-see-longer-pause-policy-tightening?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T19:21:15+08:00 Surprise MAS hold signals core inflation near peak; economists see longer pause in policy tightening https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b17a65f9ec4d371bba392ed6a7a476a3ba72cb6eb1f66ece8218006ca5641c75 The Monetary Authority of Singapore logo is displayed at the MAS Building in Shenton Way. The Singdollar’s trade-weighted index is slightly lower after MAS’ announcement of its decision to hold monetary policy settings. The Singdollar’s trade-weighted index is slightly lower after MAS’ announcement of its decision to hold monetary policy settings. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-142?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T18:22:25+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 14) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c83ddfeaa5d2a6af862ee4c24fdb87dc2aaf30015feeb572c517b43c7040df49 From left: Anthropic head of Apac policy Michael Sellitto; Anthropic co-founder Benjamin Mann; MDDI Permanent Secretary Chng Kai Fong; and Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo at the MOU signing.  From left: Anthropic head of Apac policy Michael Sellitto; Anthropic co-founder Benjamin Mann; MDDI Permanent Secretary Chng Kai Fong; and Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo at the MOU signing.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-edge-lower-investors-digest-mas-hold-stronger-gdp?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T18:15:55+08:00 Singapore stocks edge lower as investors digest MAS hold, stronger GDP https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a40e35e8ae3d2e7cffa9e420fc5817afbbfbc7663fff62094062e8fa9c3736f Across the broader market on Wednesday (Oct 14), losers outnumbered gainers 284 to 238. Across the broader market on Wednesday (Oct 14), losers outnumbered gainers 284 to 238. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/haze-shelters-open-n95-masks-be-distributed-amid-worsening-haze-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T18:12:40+08:00 Haze shelters to open, N95 masks to be distributed amid worsening haze in Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/73bcdf44eb3ea443f056465bfb505262c77f275dff00a3035ee79a63c76d6781 A resident waiting for a mask vending machine to be set up at Clementi Bus Interchange on Oct 14. A resident waiting for a mask vending machine to be set up at Clementi Bus Interchange on Oct 14. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/imf-calls-us-cut-deficits-amid-bond-woes-china-shift-away-exports The Business Times en 2026-10-14T17:51:21+08:00 IMF calls for US to cut deficits amid bond woes, China to shift away from exports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4251eaca6bf4f7d692b4725e44cad464b79e82f4d0c92ede42e97e72df2545c IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva admonished the world’s two largest economies to make painful policy changes to reduce growing fiscal and trade imbalances.  IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva admonished the world’s two largest economies to make painful policy changes to reduce growing fiscal and trade imbalances.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/fed-governor-cooks-lawyer-denounces-trumps-latest-attempt-remove-her The Business Times en 2026-10-14T17:49:25+08:00 Fed Governor Cook’s lawyer denounces Trump’s latest attempt to remove her https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ef6022bf57422144bfc830dca44bc86b47a224fe608f846d3900f552abc54696 US President Trump has been trying to fire Lisa Cook for more than a year. US President Trump has been trying to fire Lisa Cook for more than a year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropic-works-bring-frontier-ai-models-soil-singapore-signs-government-pact?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T17:19:37+08:00 Anthropic works to bring frontier AI models ‘on soil’ in Singapore, signs government pact https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/935123450d22df1bc7d4d1dc9c1d328e9c7a75df6f5243f5bf5ac1a124b8e122 From left: Anthropic head of Apac policy Michael Sellitto; co-founder Benjamin Mann; MDDI Permanent Secretary Chng Kai Fong; and Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo at the MOU signing on Oct 14, 2026. From left: Anthropic head of Apac policy Michael Sellitto; Anthropic co-founder Benjamin Mann; MDDI Permanent Secretary Chng Kai Fong; and Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo at the MOU signing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/wealthy-investors-can-trust-singapore-manage-their-assets-gan-kim-yong?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T17:03:20+08:00 Wealthy investors can trust Singapore to manage their assets: Gan Kim Yong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a629a70f252c12a3056334d8061c3cd71df46e2a13f5e6c3df3afebc75d5058f Singapore's DPM Gan Kim Yong during a Bloomberg Television interview in New Delhi on Oct 14. Singapore's DPM Gan Kim Yong during a Bloomberg Television interview in New Delhi on Oct 14. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/bank-bosses-are-too-optimistic-about-ai-boom The Business Times en 2026-10-14T17:02:20+08:00 Bank bosses are too optimistic about the AI boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cf4908094158437d0e144e9e7e01a7e9ffba17d16f50915de4cabfb0f5ea55eb Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says that while May or June was a top-decile environment for bankers, today is still a top-quartile environment. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says that while May or June was a top-decile environment for bankers, today is still a top-quartile environment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/imf-world-bank-tout-bangkok-blueprint-against-digital-fraud The Business Times en 2026-10-14T16:53:28+08:00 IMF, World Bank tout ‘Bangkok Blueprint’ against digital fraud https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/628f86887372c9496cd82cf6ff2dbf0cadae29bbf8850de3b9bae8ad56d62336 From left: Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey and IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva during the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok on Oct 14. From left: Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey and IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva during the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok on Oct 14. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-says-us-trade-deal-nearly-done-final-text-sent The Business Times en 2026-10-14T16:27:21+08:00 Vietnam says US trade deal nearly done with final text sent https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b1473bf944a7ef1ba0a8e394f417736a0b497ef28b3eee9836f790a01dc1e233 Vietnam ranks alongside Mexico, Taiwan and China among economies running the largest trade imbalances with the US. Vietnam ranks alongside Mexico, Taiwan and China among economies running the largest trade imbalances with the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/temasek-trust-world-bank-group-tie-advance-initiatives-climate-and-energy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T16:17:54+08:00 Temasek Trust, World Bank Group tie up to advance initiatives in climate and energy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca4d70517342bfa92ad4dce73aeabf011c3012346b63bb481570139bddc07455 From left: Desmond Kuek, executive director and CEO of Temasek Trust; and Paschal Donohoe, managing director and chief knowledge officer of World Bank Group, at the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two organisations on Oct 12, 2026. Temasek Trust’s Desmond Kuek (left) with World Bank Group’s Paschal Donohoe at the MOU signing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-adapts-1940s-dry-ice-technology-fight-clear-haze The Business Times en 2026-10-14T15:36:09+08:00 Indonesia adapts 1940s dry-ice technology in fight to clear haze https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a7cf4db967c9a593e4d27331d2416f44a3e5deae2869951a506d6517fbedf194 A man rides a wooden boat amid haze from wildfires in Pontianak, West Kalimantan province, Indonesia, Sep 13, 2026. A man rides a wooden boat amid haze from wildfires in Pontianak, West Kalimantan province, Indonesia, Sep 13, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/aem-shares-continue-fall-cse-tumbles-7-2?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T15:34:42+08:00 AEM shares continue fall; CSE tumbles 7.2% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/26dfd6b9e84d663ac734eba1332afeaccc9ea8ed12178d838c2b38dcd81568f8 AEM shares were down 4.4% at S$9.57 as at 2.50 pm, having fallen 8% the previous day. AEM shares were down 4.4% at S$9.57 as at 2.50 pm, having fallen 8% the previous day. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/britains-mansion-tax-shows-difficulty-targeting-wealth The Business Times en 2026-10-14T15:34:31+08:00 Britain’s mansion tax shows the difficulty of targeting wealth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83bb4629bd2b41716dfc8a796eff8876cafc60aaefa931bc42a24c6e0cf1a152 Just under two-thirds of affected homes are expected to be in London, according to estimates by estate agent Hamptons, and the government has said that it will use a home’s size and nearby sale prices nearby to judge the value of a property.  Just under two-thirds of affected homes are expected to be in London, according to estimates by estate agent Hamptons, and the government has said that it will use a home’s size and nearby sale prices nearby to judge the value of a property.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-court-rejects-najibs-bid-suspend-additional-15-year-sentence-separate-1mdb-case The Business Times en 2026-10-14T15:34:00+08:00 Malaysia court rejects Najib’s bid to suspend additional 15-year sentence in separate 1MDB case https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9bbb377b0347eee1c581a6219925013458048d3a2f6472cd3d00ee9a94fa2d7 Judge Noor Ruwena Md Nordin said on Oct 14 that there were no special circumstances warranting a stay of Najib Razak’s sentence. Judge Noor Ruwena Md Nordin said on Oct 14 that there were no special circumstances warranting a stay of Najib Razak’s sentence. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/nasdaq-listing-awaits-singapores-us1-5-billion-ai-drug-discovery-biotech-nanyang-biologics?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T15:00:00+08:00 Nasdaq listing awaits Singapore’s US$1.5 billion AI drug-discovery biotech Nanyang Biologics https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/79a484a5deeadcea6b8e941270572d97b32116aafc87c14493223f2f625dd02f Roland Ong, founder of Nanyang Biologics, believes the company’s listing rides a wave of investor interest that has returned to the biotech industry, in part due to the rise of AI. Roland Ong, founder of Nanyang Biologics, believes the company’s listing rides a wave of investor interest that has returned to the biotech industry, in part due to the rise of AI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-growth-stay-firm-ai-boost-moderate-2027-mas?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T15:00:00+08:00 Singapore growth to stay firm, but AI boost to moderate in 2027: MAS https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ddbb3f5fd16cbb6ed52436e81d45b64cc4c2e1d66cc0527e0a3b31b7e290b85f In the near term, strong orders for AI products and an increase in production capacity “should sustain firm growth in the technology-related sectors”, says MAS. In the near term, strong orders for AI products and an increase in production capacity “should sustain firm growth in the technology-related sectors”, says MAS. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-factory-gate-inflation-heats-commodity-costs-rise-cpi-lags The Business Times en 2026-10-14T14:45:22+08:00 China factory-gate inflation heats up as commodity costs rise, CPI lags https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27a1f90a94312ea03d834012c42e4290152b2bd5ee01bf33cf88c339354a7f73 The producer price index rose 5 per cent from a year earlier, up from 3.8 per cent in August. The producer price index rose 5 per cent from a year earlier, up from 3.8 per cent in August. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/singapores-pdg-seeking-us1-2-billion-loan-johor-data-centre-source The Business Times en 2026-10-14T14:39:32+08:00 Singapore’s PDG seeking US$1.2 billion loan for Johor data centre: source https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1e584bec8e4ad04a97ee36026263045a88d5d193b43dbd1ad6e4cfcb4bff4d72 Racks for data servers, GPUs and CPUs inside a data centre. Moody’s Ratings expects at least US$3 trillion to flow into data centre-related investments over the next five years, with much of the spending financed through debt. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/hong-kongs-clearing-bank-gains-new-funding-access-renminbi-push The Business Times en 2026-10-14T14:23:43+08:00 Hong Kong’s clearing bank gains new funding access in renminbi push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3ee2436eebed37cf2fc8e249ff207e596272ea63eb1f5be98b6583504a24574c BOCHK’s move builds on efforts by the mainland and Hong Kong authorities to cement the city as a leading renminbi hub and promote the currency’s global status.  BOCHK’s move builds on efforts by the mainland and Hong Kong authorities to cement the city as a leading renminbi hub and promote the currency’s global status.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-campaigns-alaska-conservative-state-feeling-pinch-high-energy-prices The Business Times en 2026-10-14T14:12:41+08:00 Trump campaigns in Alaska, a conservative state feeling the pinch of high energy prices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/72dca4954b69abd692a540fecb1ed78e4572c14925068150cbee4ba4c8374fdc US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Centre in Wasilla, Alaska, Oct 13, 2026. US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Centre in Wasilla, Alaska, Oct 13, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/isle-wight-fossil-sheds-light-enigmatic-meat-eating-dinosaurs The Business Times en 2026-10-14T14:09:35+08:00 Isle of Wight fossil sheds light on enigmatic meat-eating dinosaurs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/29f03c4c19ebf19294170903ead13f6d896b75c68bae16308ea4235032e6cf84 The meat-eating Invictibellatrix amberina is one of the smallest megaraptorans. The meat-eating Invictibellatrix amberina was one of the smallest megaraptorans. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/kamala-harris-warns-window-closing-ai-safeguards-urges-us-china-cooperation The Business Times en 2026-10-14T13:46:59+08:00 Kamala Harris warns window closing for AI safeguards, urges US-China cooperation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/41ba19fdea34a5d6934d1f1d7c4cd24336bf9725eee70bda8a3f477d87f4b0f2 Former US Vice-President Kamala D. Harris speaks at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies in Seoul, South Korea, Oct 14, 2026. Former US Vice-President Kamala D. Harris speaks at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies in Seoul, South Korea, Oct 14, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-cusp-us1-trillion-trade-surplus-exports-surge The Business Times en 2026-10-14T13:14:59+08:00 China on cusp of US$1 trillion trade surplus as exports surge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe5cf2d32bb43f739577c0459ec01ab99c26b5196887f237c56a6ccbfbbbdf17 China’s lopsided trade relations with the world have grown even more extreme since the tariff war started by US President Donald Trump over a year ago, especially as global demand exploded for AI services and inputs like chips.  China’s lopsided trade relations with the world have grown even more extreme since the tariff war started by US President Donald Trump over a year ago, especially as global demand exploded for AI services and inputs like chips.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/insurance-pullback-coming-climate-risk-grows-and-entire-regions-could-get-uninsurable-report The Business Times en 2026-10-14T12:59:22+08:00 Insurance pullback coming as climate risk grows and ‘entire regions’ could get uninsurable: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/700a696e028c463526f0c40ebeb42fa867af9a692b00927a242cddfc5636447d Property insurers have already scaled back, or even cancelled, policies for wildfire losses in California. Property insurers have already scaled back, or even cancelled, policies for wildfire losses in California. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/global-economic-recovery-built-shaky-foundations The Business Times en 2026-10-14T12:00:00+08:00 A global economic recovery built on shaky foundations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ee3ec3b3dc57e49c29e3165fa77f6d9e4020a25df6b8ddbbe63948041946c1d A Prada store in Milan, Italy. The eurozone is beset by economic and political malaise. High energy costs and surging Chinese exports have crimped manufacturing growth in its core economies. A Prada store in Milan, Italy. The eurozone is beset by economic and political malaise. High energy costs and surging Chinese exports have crimped manufacturing growth in its core economies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hongkong-land-talks-ong-beng-sengs-hpl-stake-orchard-road-buildings-sources The Business Times en 2026-10-14T11:54:51+08:00 Hongkong Land in talks with Ong Beng Seng’s HPL for stake in Orchard Road buildings: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd4e6f4ab6d80c6da8ded07526b78fd51deee99f6aa614d2cda2c0f4abf88caf Facades of Far East Shopping Centre, voco Orchard Singapore, Forum The Shopping Mall and HPL House (behind Forum) along Orchard Road. A stake sale for the three buildings will likely value the assets at over S$2 billion or US$1.6 billion, although that is subject to change, sources say. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-shifts-tactics-boost-ship-attacks-seeks-close-hormuz-influence-us-midterms-officials The Business Times en 2026-10-14T11:26:06+08:00 Iran shifts tactics to boost ship attacks; seeks to close Hormuz, influence US midterms: officials https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e7a1a10271adf5bac6a0d43e87edebbf4723fd9c7618fdf44959bd5a24c2b186 Teheran will not allow Trump to bring down oil prices before the November US elections, says a senior Iranian official. Teheran will not allow Trump to bring down oil prices before the November US elections, says a senior Iranian official. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/if-you-can-make-it-singapore-you-can-make-it-anywhere-minor-food-ceo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T11:00:00+08:00 ‘If you can make it in Singapore, you can make it anywhere’: Minor Food CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7fc4f1ee678d9dcef5b7c90574c13f7cd929d876687153f5e168e41e0717afec Dellen Soh leads Minor Food, which has more than 2,700 outlets in two dozen countries and over 30 brands. Dellen Soh leads Minor Food, which has more than 2,700 outlets in two dozen countries and over 30 brands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/microsoft-hits-first-record-year-after-us1-4-trillion-rally-shares-soar-54-june-low The Business Times en 2026-10-14T10:19:04+08:00 Microsoft hits first record in a year after US$1.4 trillion rally; shares soar 54% from June low https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d14071004bc885b4dd220120c4f925155b1f01dabe1e89391bfc955c51335ba2 Microsoft shares dropped 17% in June, its worst month since 2000, erasing nearly US$600 billion in market value. Microsoft shares dropped 17% in June, its worst month since 2000, erasing nearly US$600 billion in market value. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/dbs-downgrades-sgx-hold-lowers-target-price-s20?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T10:05:56+08:00 DBS downgrades SGX to ‘hold’, lowers target price to S$20 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57d1354a6efb5999691a23fc8389611c88c0c1ae0795b0a99b6c11c606981e36 Based on SGX’s closing price of S$20.73 on Oct 12, the revised target price implies a downside of about 3.5%. Based on SGX’s closing price of S$20.73 on Oct 12, the revised target price implies a downside of about 3.5%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-gain-us-cpi-data-oil-climbs The Business Times en 2026-10-14T09:32:01+08:00 Asian stocks gain before US CPI data, oil climbs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0e362f405a174215adfd3a80dfe9afb1d237685eaf15dcdefd28b2eca83c8c8e Japan’s Topix was little changed, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.7%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.3% and the Shanghai Composite rose 0.2%. Japan’s Topix was little changed, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.7%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.3% and the Shanghai Composite rose 0.2%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-build-digital-bunkering-data-ecosystem?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T09:30:00+08:00 Singapore to build digital bunkering data ecosystem https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4989d6abed2db7219f8ed4cf7bf3ae28be705683b42349c7d77b56dea304526 Ships around the Singapore ports. Singapore will conduct its first ethanol bunkering trial as part of its journey towards becoming a resilient multi-fuel ecosystem. Singapore will conduct its first ethanol bunkering trial as part of its journey towards becoming a resilient multi-fuel ecosystem. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-holds-firm-ahead-us-inflation-data The Business Times en 2026-10-14T09:08:37+08:00 Gold holds firm ahead of US inflation data https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e3ce0f1d23dc2a97d2b7d4c379c62a8b26226f15073183e62f2e22f928d9b15 Although gold is typically seen as a hedge against inflation, higher interest rates tend to diminish the appeal of non-yielding bullion to investors. Although gold is typically seen as a hedge against inflation, higher interest rates tend to diminish the appeal of non-yielding bullion to investors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-kore-us-reit-parkway-life-reit-raffles-education-vins-holdings?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T08:42:55+08:00 Stocks to watch: Kore US Reit, Parkway Life Reit, Raffles Education, Vin’s Holdings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1431b4f040f8b1895188d351ed0bdd4a7e4aac4ca1695ecf1ee54cafe1f1c8c1 The manager of Kore US Reit said it completed a full-floor spec-suite development, The Post at 10800 The Plaza Buildings in Bellevue, Washington. The manager of Kore US Reit said it completed a full-floor spec-suite development, The Post at 10800 The Plaza Buildings in Bellevue, Washington. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/asias-coal-appetite-endures-winter-looms-and-supply-tightens-iran-war-boosts-outlook The Business Times en 2026-10-14T08:35:39+08:00 Asia’s coal appetite endures as winter looms and supply tightens; Iran war boosts outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6fb02532b70a62fec521c3c8ba649fbdd82fcea46d805c8d4dc434283622b20b Coal output has also been constrained in key suppliers, China and Indonesia. Coal output has also been constrained in key suppliers, China and Indonesia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/parkway-life-reit-buys-3-nursing-homes-france-us43-5-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T08:27:56+08:00 Parkway Life Reit buys 3 nursing homes in France for US$43.5 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2bca115bf16e1980f985a80948eb5131e3b3c87ac904da3888b12ab798532ce Parkway Life Reit logo seen on the facade of Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore. The debt-funded acquisition is expected to be completed by December. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/kore-us-reit-completes-full-floor-spec-suite-development-washington-property?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T08:24:02+08:00 Kore US Reit completes full-floor spec-suite development at Washington property https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/854edbbcbb280fe22f2e5951d562efdb61430a7338e88bf84f3b42501c282a51 Amenities at The Post at 10800 The Plaza Buildings. The Post at 10800 The Plaza Buildings in Bellevue, Washington, features studio suites alongside an amenity hub with breakout areas and shared tenant amenities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/mas-holds-monetary-policy-settings-pausing-after-two-straight-tightenings?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T08:06:10+08:00 MAS holds monetary policy settings, pausing after two straight tightenings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fa650c6c65d75a6f1230844f2f686a4986f9056212e75c72b55c84541cdd6170 MAS says the current policy band “will allow the S$NEER to continue to strengthen and lean against the anticipated near-term rise in imported inflation”. MAS says the current policy band “will allow the S$NEER to continue to strengthen and lean against the anticipated near-term rise in imported inflation”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/economists-raise-full-year-gdp-forecasts-after-growth-hits-5-4-q3-beating-estimates?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T08:02:17+08:00 Economists raise full-year GDP forecasts after growth hits 5.4% in Q3, beating estimates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1edf0e5d9a76dd8415479f7181392e89c6f8315f295d05375b911ae9d88fc57c The Singapore Central Business District skyline, with offices and banks along the Singapore River. The overall services sector grew by 5.2% year on year in Q3. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/looking-beyond-looming-ceo-succession-should-uob-potentially-pursue-transformative-merger?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T07:00:00+08:00 Looking beyond looming CEO succession, should UOB potentially pursue a transformative merger? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2312ede0866f1c39520480ff49c6fb6f00d8c005bd79fefe6a82efa6c604f742 Should it trail its peers in performance, UOB may find it harder to attract and retain talent, and invest adequately in AI, technology and risk-management capabilities. Should it trail its peers in performance, UOB may find it harder to attract and retain talent, and invest adequately in AI, technology and risk-management capabilities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/lng-stronger-regional-power-links-key-aseans-energy-resilience-shell?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T07:00:00+08:00 LNG, stronger regional power links key to Asean’s energy resilience: Shell https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/34431346c5ea81dc3dd0eb541969bf5b2b904f6a0635bc66393ce66ce2a53531 Andrew Smith, president of trading and supply at Shell (left) and Chen Huifen, editor of The Business Times. Andrew Smith, president of trading and supply at Shell (left) and Chen Huifen, editor of The Business Times. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/singtel-hackathon-spotlights-inclusive-carnival-games-children-disabilities?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T07:00:00+08:00 Singtel hackathon spotlights inclusive carnival games for children with disabilities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0265eeb8ff7ef004308de55c2fcc9f81ae199313ac3b8e240912b7ddc1a669df Image of Aileen Tan from Singtel interacting and playing a game with volunteers and a child Aileen Tan (far right), Singtel's group chief people and sustainability officer, at Singtel Carnival 2026 with children and volunteers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/emerging-enterprise-2026/innovation-everyday-needs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T07:00:00+08:00 Innovation for everyday needs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69c637c7f78881e694ab535606b308113040a9e4d90a2eee988bfc3b4c073ed5 Among the finalists of the 2026 Emerging Enterprise Sustainability Award are companies pursuing growth and seeking out new markets and opportunities. Among the finalists of the 2026 Emerging Enterprise Sustainability Award are companies pursuing growth and seeking out new markets and opportunities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-moving-faster-infrastructure-powering-it-panellists-say?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T07:00:00+08:00 AI is moving faster than the infrastructure powering it, panellists say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/42dd53afe938ca78c2cb680c7578ce33c61d5f9cc6fddf354469066c4b98430a From left: Aw Kah Peng, chairman of Shell Companies in Singapore; Mark Souza, corporate vice-president and chief technology officer at Microsoft Asia; and Wong Wai Meng, chief executive officer of data centres at Keppel. From left: Aw Kah Peng, chairman of Shell Companies in Singapore; Mark Souza, corporate vice-president and chief technology officer at Microsoft Asia; and Wong Wai Meng, chief executive officer of data centres at Keppel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-houthis-are-striking-saudi-arabia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T07:00:00+08:00 Why the Houthis are striking Saudi Arabia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ea9abcfc4093faa01dcc88915de984f49918261278f43e744680a9bafe7135e Houthi fighters participating in an offensive against Saudi-backed Yemeni forces in Taiz province, Yemen. Houthi fighters in Yemen. In early October, the group attacked Saudi oil facilities, and aimed drones and missiles at the kingdom’s airports and military bases. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/saudi-aramco-hq-hit-houthi-strike-iran-escalates-ship-attacks-threatens-oil-export-recovery The Business Times en 2026-10-14T06:45:25+08:00 Saudi Aramco HQ hit in Houthi strike; Iran escalates ship attacks, threatens oil export recovery https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cf2bc2baaeac8c46cc9fa55c277e109f38a87e3e70a1ad3144939ede77f74ba3 Iran attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz have surged, as people in the shipping industry report signs of cargo flows via the passage possibly slowing. Iran attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz have surged, as people in the shipping industry report signs of cargo flows via the passage possibly slowing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/feds-williams-currently-sees-no-need-rate-hike-2027 The Business Times en 2026-10-14T06:31:13+08:00 Fed’s Williams currently sees no need for rate hike in 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/00a016afa106cf691fb99cbb9afd067c6ee28b4312f2617959da1f1f9bc3e54d Williams said there are still signs inflation will slow “quite a bit” and approach the Fed’s 2% target in 2027, as the impacts from tariffs and an energy price shock fade.  Williams said there are still signs inflation will slow “quite a bit” and approach the Fed’s 2% target in 2027, as the impacts from tariffs and an energy price shock fade.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-rises-middle-east-attacks-increase-uncertainty-over-flows The Business Times en 2026-10-14T06:06:32+08:00 Oil rises as Middle East attacks increase uncertainty over flows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9004f7aa7963f11eda1bec2bb2d21bc0ef0269627a9922fb9be1f7b6cc2fec50 West Texas Intermediate advanced towards US$95 a barrel; Brent declined to close below US$106 on Oct 13. West Texas Intermediate advanced towards US$95 a barrel; Brent declined to close below US$106 on Oct 13.