https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/oracle-spend-additional-us700-million-more-job-cuts The Business Times en 2026-09-12T15:50:50+08:00 Oracle to spend an additional US$700 million on more job cuts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/181267d575a12b7550dd26969ac07f813023f32ecdecbbe5f86e18cdc61e5497 As at the end of May, the company had about 49,000 US workers while about 92,000 were employed internationally. As at the end of May, the company had about 49,000 US workers while about 92,000 were employed internationally. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/xi-takes-centre-stage-modis-brics-summit-iran-war-deepens The Business Times en 2026-09-12T15:33:20+08:00 Xi takes centre stage at Modi’s Brics summit as Iran war deepens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7cf2d02d54704a7ccd3bbf6e5f67b8ff96b6a0f4540611a67ca0d7084caa2af7 Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are also represented at the two-day Brics summit. Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are also represented at the two-day Brics summit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-derivatives-regulator-clears-faster-payouts-tipster-awards-under-us5-million The Business Times en 2026-09-12T14:42:28+08:00 US derivatives regulator clears faster payouts for tipster awards under US$5 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b60dc00d0f2fa4c4c0ad8e5b6d195de057c8b761675b61e5fd6792758b3731da The CFTC’s whistle-blower programme aims to motivate people to share original, timely tips to help the agency crack down on bad actors.  The CFTC’s whistle-blower programme aims to motivate people to share original, timely tips to help the agency crack down on bad actors.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-limits-air-defence-time-slots-tankers-sailing-through-hormuz-ft-reports The Business Times en 2026-09-12T13:25:28+08:00 US limits air defence time slots for tankers sailing through Hormuz, FT reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/712e396c96ed767dccfa5732e454ca8ac3ba18bef3654c07dca67ac8a4759849 Washington has been offering air-based defence since May. Washington has been offering air-based defence since May. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/startups/nvidia-talks-invest-anthropics-mega-ipo-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-12T11:55:26+08:00 Nvidia in talks to invest in Anthropic’s mega IPO: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b947eede83fade31c1e57d5db454b1bfdb564f88f99d6f8b7a607e80f618348 Anthropic’s backers include Amazon and Google, who are also its major compute suppliers.  Anthropic’s backers include Amazon and Google, who are also its major compute suppliers.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vinfast-names-founders-eldest-son-its-global-chief-executive The Business Times en 2026-09-12T11:23:04+08:00 VinFast names founder’s eldest son as its global chief executive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/482d7c9243689e534ebd24b9db53a0cac8ce2d7cf8e5113b0d058303a9f5bdfc VinFast reported a rise of nearly 42% in first-quarter revenue but posted a wider net loss.  VinFast reported a rise of nearly 42% in first-quarter revenue but posted a wider net loss.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singtel-owned-optus-apologises-outage-disrupted-emergency-calls The Business Times en 2026-09-12T10:46:45+08:00 Singtel-owned Optus apologises for outage that disrupted emergency calls https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b1b9fa3f106af958ce292ca5f9d1bfbbecea610088b6a00482965ae9b5a808b The outage follows an Optus network issue last year that left hundreds of people unable to contact police, fire and ambulance services and resulted in two deaths. The outage follows an Optus network issue last year that left hundreds of people unable to contact police, fire and ambulance services and resulted in two deaths. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/oil-falls-head-8-weekly-gain-tight-supply-us-diesel-hits-record The Business Times en 2026-09-12T09:52:47+08:00 Oil falls but head for 8% weekly gain on tight supply; US diesel hits record https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/280b2b0223e5240dd7711d18073df7a7d8e814ae5af028375a5c953946d8749c US West Texas Intermediate crude fell US$2.23, or 2.9%, to US$100.25 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude fell US$2.23, or 2.9%, to US$100.25 a barrel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us-sp-500-ends-higher-strong-inflation-data-cements-rate-hike-bets The Business Times en 2026-09-12T09:38:16+08:00 US: S&P 500 ends higher as strong inflation data cements rate-hike bets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/03cc044719f3329fae4a78be2fb12e8eb55e2412500c19e8f7e4be988f27238f The Nasdaq gained 1% to 26,333.04 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1% to 52,573.29 points. The Nasdaq gained 1% to 26,333.04 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1% to 52,573.29 points. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/sustainability-begins-learning-repair The Business Times en 2026-09-12T07:30:00+08:00 Sustainability begins with learning to repair https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca130c7a010c5d2fa1d5a84f7a52d482048c8dcfc23d7ca15f9b60a9a6d78669 The circular economy challenges an assumption deeply embedded in modern consumption – that when something breaks, its useful life is over. Sometimes it is. Often it isn’t. The circular economy challenges an assumption deeply embedded in modern consumption – that when something breaks, its useful life is over. Sometimes it is. Often it isn’t. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/new-rock-stars-field-guide-ai-celebrities-2026 The Business Times en 2026-09-12T07:15:00+08:00 The new rock stars: a field guide to AI celebrities in 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/39f4fa13f5a114cea33307ab8485c1bc20e8ade5a4101612ea2770445ff4dffd Fans of the genre have their own rituals, such as refreshing stock tickers the way teenagers once refreshed ticket-sale websites.  Fans of the genre have their own rituals, such as refreshing stock tickers the way teenagers once refreshed ticket-sale websites.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/dividend-discipline-why-i-chose-service-over-solitude The Business Times en 2026-09-12T07:00:00+08:00 The dividend of discipline – why I chose service over solitude https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/31c6e5c0863669c2d3d3c136c465ca383b3a2dcbdd510b622ea6ff5cf6b71e94 Pedestrians at Orchard Road on July 11, 2026. While my peers chased the latest lifestyle upgrades, I saw every increment as “fuel” for my future freedom, saving and investing as much as possible. While my peers chased the latest lifestyle upgrades, I saw every increment as “fuel” for my future freedom, saving and investing as much as possible, says the writer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/looking-forward-tottenham-hotspurs-new-faces-put-relegation-battle-behind-them The Business Times en 2026-09-12T05:00:00+08:00 ‘Looking forward’: Tottenham Hotspur’s new faces put relegation battle behind them https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0d429b41112ebc878b9ba4389543b2a125a267df3d140b948baab067408e564d Spurs forwards Dominic Solanke (left) and Omar Marmoush speaking to the media at the Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre in Enfield, North London. Spurs forwards Dominic Solanke (left) and Omar Marmoush speaking to the media at the Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre in Enfield, North London. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/data-centre-energy-demand-asean-telcos-not-big-risk-says-industry-group The Business Times en 2026-09-11T22:08:50+08:00 Data centre energy demand from Asean telcos not a ‘big risk’, says industry group https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3391e9660916a763788ad75428b1c7099985b6606f8983bbd7504328f69fd481 Emissions of South-east Asia’s telco operators rose by 20% between 2019 and 2025. Emissions of South-east Asia’s telco operators rose by 20% between 2019 and 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/dollar-edges-higher-against-euro-after-us-inflation-data The Business Times en 2026-09-11T21:59:00+08:00 Dollar edges higher against euro after US inflation data https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce213f4f77755b2c87fb7aae3aa6830cc6d639fb160f64ff0d5552ddf98aa21c Inflation data showing higher consumer prices reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate increase next week. Inflation data showing higher consumer prices reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate increase next week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-opens-higher-after-august-inflation-report The Business Times en 2026-09-11T21:46:31+08:00 Wall St opens higher after August inflation report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ba71c64324b0dd8970034df738edf9585a1b258a3d97cc0e52acb67e0a4ef4d The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 140.4 points, or 0.27 per cent, at the open to 52,204.46. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 140.4 points, or 0.27 per cent, at the open to 52,204.46. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/india-drain-us10-5-billion-banks-excess-cash-surges The Business Times en 2026-09-11T21:30:24+08:00 India to drain US$10.5 billion from banks as excess cash surges https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/39e70edf1ea45e950f09a2e45663b38b32660a6a51904ac05c4ce27c41e14746 The move comes after surplus cash with banks rose to a record high of around 11 trillion rupees following massive inflows under the central bank’s recent capital-raising windows. The move comes after surplus cash with banks rose to a record high of around 11 trillion rupees following massive inflows under the central bank’s recent capital-raising windows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-wants-be-asian-bank-asians-rather-global-bank-ceo-tan-su-shan The Business Times en 2026-09-11T21:17:02+08:00 DBS wants to be ‘Asian bank for Asians’ rather than global bank: CEO Tan Su Shan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/894d3ab2a7557ddda95ae109295b4366f0ad34ef2bc6fa43bedeafc8d919b93f DBS CEO Tan Su Shan wants the bank to be front and centre of growth in Asian capital markets, but acknowledges that US capital markets are difficult to beat. DBS CEO Tan Su Shan wants the bank to be front and centre of growth in Asian capital markets, but acknowledges that US capital markets are difficult to beat. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-consumer-inflation-picks-august The Business Times en 2026-09-11T21:01:08+08:00 US consumer inflation picks up in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d527d09c3f99b8bc874382bb1fff198e304d05a8cdf54c57e65e81960d2afcfe In the 12 months through August, consumer inflation advanced 3.4 per cent after rising by the same margin in July. In the 12 months through August, consumer inflation advanced 3.4 per cent after rising by the same margin in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/answers-are-all-uncertain-true-singapore-ex-employees-limbo-over-salaries-cpf-contributions The Business Times en 2026-09-11T20:10:52+08:00 ‘The answers are all uncertain’: True Singapore ex-employees in limbo over salaries, CPF contributions for September https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4b4e6fd4aa7d0f29a6c910a3b7ece86f0f368f7a253af5033bf71d1c15d895c Former True Singapore employees met with the company’s appointed liquidator on Friday afternoon. Former True Singapore employees met with the company’s appointed liquidator on Friday afternoon. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/im-too-old-dbs-chief-tan-su-shan-rules-out-entering-politics-calls-diverse-talent-boost-policy The Business Times en 2026-09-11T19:03:30+08:00 ‘I’m too old’: DBS chief Tan Su Shan rules out entering politics, calls for diverse talent to boost policy debate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca3612ed779b9d3421efd599718fa185eaf9362972ea81cea4b77d8c0195f5f8 DBS CEO Tan Su Shan (left), calling for the quality of debate to be elevated in Singapore, says this can be done only if the right people with the right type of industry experience are in place. DBS CEO Tan Su Shan (left), calling for the quality of debate to be elevated in Singapore, says this can be done only if the right people with the right type of industry experience are in place. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/economists-see-fed-defying-expectations-rate-hikes The Business Times en 2026-09-11T19:00:00+08:00 Economists see Fed defying expectations for rate hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/af2b8675fac60d02ca28431865e0d61bc272a1c788612307eaeaa1eadc827c48 Economists cited tempering inflation and the proximity of the midterm elections in the US as reasons for policymakers to leave rates unchanged at their Sep 15-16 meeting.  Economists cited tempering inflation and the proximity of the midterm elections in the US as reasons for policymakers to leave rates unchanged at their Sep 15-16 meeting.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-211-singapore-defers-green-jet-fuel-levy-cargo-tuv-sud-opens-decarbonisation-centre The Business Times en 2026-09-11T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 211: Singapore defers green jet fuel levy for cargo; TUV SUD opens decarbonisation centre https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9c629b538c11ae47bf63f74aacf29ed650a52e6067eb67c5d4034f3f8296306f Global sustainable aviation fuel production remains below one per cent of the fuel mix, far below the 2050 target of 65 per cent. Global sustainable aviation fuel production remains below one per cent of the fuel mix, far below the 2050 target of 65 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-112 The Business Times en 2026-09-11T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 11) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/40faaad6034e51700520bd004af450ced75e27ecc36e66bb045c2003b423d68a The 3,061 sq m site at 134 Watten Estate Road houses a three-storey walk-up apartment complex. The 3,061 sq m site at 134 Watten Estate Road houses a three-storey walk-up apartment complex. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sti-inches-0-1-bucking-regional-trend-oil-continues-surge The Business Times en 2026-09-11T18:33:51+08:00 STI inches up 0.1%, bucking regional trend as oil continues surge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f83e9becbc25e5f2e845175e4994eb26e098f6c0aace6a9b2f23742f44317b5 Across the broader market, losers outnumbered gainers 340 to 215, after 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.5 billion changed hands. Across the broader market, losers outnumbered gainers 340 to 215, after 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.5 billion changed hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/mazda-6e-fastback-review-dont-buy-tesla-model-3-yet The Business Times en 2026-09-11T18:00:00+08:00 Mazda 6e Fastback review: Don’t buy that Tesla Model 3 yet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a98a015d6b0c0837a9bdc0326615c6e155d5fe37fe25fc266b9c1f955f9e744 The Mazda 6e won World Car Design of the Year at the 2026 World Car Awards. The Mazda 6e won World Car Design of the Year at the 2026 World Car Awards. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/new-guidelines-size-design-waiting-bays-delivery-riders The Business Times en 2026-09-11T17:52:28+08:00 New guidelines on size, design of waiting bays for delivery riders https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/74221a981d1addf80a779d2961e38c961d2a794b79b55df1eb97104d2dad0234 The delivery guide suggests allotting a space of 0.7 by 1.8 m for each bicycle or e-bike, and 0.8 by 2.4 m for each motorcycle. The delivery guide suggests allotting a space of 0.7 by 1.8 m for each bicycle or e-bike, and 0.8 by 2.4 m for each motorcycle. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/what-oil-yields-and-ai-capex-boom-are-really-telling-us The Business Times en 2026-09-11T17:46:00+08:00 What oil, yields, and AI capex boom are really telling us https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/84706d3ee801fffc96d9c54ef25aa31885e4cbf4e8ba86fc86ae53954d8cd8e9 Has the Middle East conflict fundamentally re-anchored energy prices at a structurally higher level for the remainder of the year? Has the Middle East conflict fundamentally re-anchored energy prices at a structurally higher level for the remainder of the year? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uk-homebuilder-berkeley-urges-property-tax-cuts-buyers-stay-cautious The Business Times en 2026-09-11T17:38:26+08:00 UK homebuilder Berkeley urges property tax cuts as buyers stay cautious https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f20430882df3662936c03448e6fb7c8f192423ab2442aee3e07250f1c1520160 The company said that it was pressing ahead with its goal to make £1.4 billion in pre-tax profit over the next four years. The company said that it was pressing ahead with its goal to make £1.4 billion in pre-tax profit over the next four years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/malaysias-zahid-seeks-early-polls-umno-plots-return-power The Business Times en 2026-09-11T17:10:06+08:00 Malaysia’s Zahid seeks early polls as Umno plots return to power https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c42b0b1c10dc215888c6fb246059219419a93da6dc489c7da330f696d614344a “The general election is the defining moment for us to regain the mandate to lead,” says Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. “The general election is the defining moment for us to regain the mandate to lead,” says Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/five-decades-supporting-tennis-bnp-paribas-returns-back-star-studded-singapore-open The Business Times en 2026-09-11T17:00:00+08:00 Five decades of supporting tennis: BNP Paribas returns to back star-studded Singapore Open https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e9e96e23afe8d5003867eb4d7040fd4baaa99079d4b981842d156c75251fd3a3 Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in action at Wimbledon last July. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a successful season so far and recently won her first WTA title.  Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in action at Wimbledon last July. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a successful season so far and recently won her first WTA title.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/us-listing-could-put-japans-kioxia-global-ai-spotlight-voyas-thomas-says The Business Times en 2026-09-11T16:33:28+08:00 US listing could put Japan's Kioxia in global AI spotlight, Voya's Thomas says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de590d592a2efe5611ec7e633805a45d5f5566da5f20d8f1c9f0344eefc2f238 Kioxia shares surged as much as 456% in 2026 and the firm leads gains on the benchmark Nikkei 225 index. Kioxia shares surged as much as 456% in 2026 and the firm leads gains on the benchmark Nikkei 225 index. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/chinese-chipmakers-become-billionaires-without-turning-profit The Business Times en 2026-09-11T16:09:23+08:00 Chinese chipmakers become billionaires without turning a profit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/00b03e781f59fa146c547f1337504721a7407ffb7c6860ffd62ac78c9f68071d Enflame’s shares soared as much as 234% on their first trading day on Sep 11 in Shanghai, bringing its founders’ individual fortunes to US$2.5 billion each. Enflame’s shares soared as much as 234% on their first trading day on Sep 11 in Shanghai, bringing its founders’ individual fortunes to US$2.5 billion each. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/features/shop-till-they-drop-e-commerce-platforms-fight-share-maturing-south-east-asian-market The Business Times en 2026-09-11T15:30:00+08:00 Shop till they drop: E-commerce platforms fight for share of maturing South-east Asian market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/40dcbbcbd6b61b039ea58d2f6e4a00f77ddcf860cfcf24441d89388ca7bf577a Social and live commerce, as well as AI, are reshaping how consumers find and decide on purchases, says Bain’s Willy Chang. Social and live commerce, as well as AI, are reshaping how consumers find and decide on purchases, says Bain’s Willy Chang. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ecbs-hawkish-stance-prompts-calls-further-rate-hikes The Business Times en 2026-09-11T15:21:25+08:00 ECB's hawkish stance prompts calls for further rate hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f9e11cef865dc2b92e4c0941ff4a906a0537ff4dbd97d3b66278056375ea190 While Goldman Sachs, Citi and Barclays say the ECB will raise rates again in December, Citi expects an additional hike in March 2027. While Goldman Sachs, Citi and Barclays say the ECB will raise rates again in December, Citi expects an additional hike in March 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/san-francisco-mayor-declares-rent-emergency-amid-ai-housing-frenzy The Business Times en 2026-09-11T15:01:39+08:00 San Francisco mayor declares rent emergency amid AI housing frenzy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/77ec62a19aab07ce19a3219988e283703737e140b12ed645d07dafd26329a49a San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, who was elected two years ago, has been credited with bringing vibrancy and optimism back to the city. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, who was elected two years ago, has been credited with bringing vibrancy and optimism back to the city. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/why-carry-or-bond-coupons-matter-more-today The Business Times en 2026-09-11T15:00:00+08:00 Why carry or bond coupons matter more today https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/784367c40f0ae52732e297cb614736eb20a1a67874755e0dcc2068439f30dd0a With US$500 billion of outstanding bonds from the top AI giants and US$100 billion linked to data centres, AI has become important in the global credit market. With US$500 billion of outstanding bonds from the top AI giants and US$100 billion linked to data centres, AI has become important in the global credit market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-economy-grows-fastest-pace-feb-2025 The Business Times en 2026-09-11T14:50:50+08:00 UK economy grows at fastest pace since Feb 2025 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e18a4747b78c98756d572901b6f87432ba70d77c56957de5e7c832a79bd5064 Britain, like other European economies, has taken less of an immediate hit to growth from the US-Iran war than economists had feared. Britain, like other European economies, has taken less of an immediate hit to growth from the US-Iran war than economists had feared. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/structural-evolution-hong-kong-draws-back-talent-ipo-boom-fuels-financial-hubs-revival The Business Times en 2026-09-11T13:40:32+08:00 ‘Structural evolution’: Hong Kong draws back talent as IPO boom fuels financial hub’s revival https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cfff54145e9675572c91c45274efd2bb59410864cd1953a2ea4d88ed5324c540 The revival has boosted demand for prime office space, with Grade-A office space in the Central business district recovering after years of decline. The revival has boosted demand for prime office space, with Grade-A office space in the Central business district recovering after years of decline. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/microns-taiwan-workers-get-rewards-worth-68-months-pay The Business Times en 2026-09-11T13:18:23+08:00 Micron’s Taiwan workers to get rewards worth up to 68 months of pay https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e29f6f55cc9f9813162646e08f576d4332afc6a57972b5cba74837d527c1ef44 Taiwan is one of Micron’s most important manufacturing hubs. Taiwan is one of Micron’s most important manufacturing hubs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/zurich-allianz-insured-transactions-linked-radiant-world-report The Business Times en 2026-09-11T13:12:02+08:00 Zurich, Allianz insured transactions linked to Radiant World: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b4a5abcca46841bf590c99263706f35d315352a189c20d05128800397cb8f2c1 Zurich insured Radiant against non-payment from multiple counterparties, including commodities major Glencore, the FT report said. Zurich insured Radiant against non-payment from multiple counterparties, including commodities major Glencore, the FT report said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/ng-familys-far-east-group-sells-watten-estate-property-s84-2-million-aurum-land The Business Times en 2026-09-11T13:09:52+08:00 Ng family’s Far East group sells Watten Estate property for S$84.2 million to Aurum Land https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/40faaad6034e51700520bd004af450ced75e27ecc36e66bb045c2003b423d68a The 3,061 sq m site at 134 Watten Estate Road houses a three-storey walk-up apartment complex. The 3,061 sq m site at 134 Watten Estate Road houses a three-storey walk-up apartment complex. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/deepseeks-low-cost-model-deals-fresh-blow-rivals-openai-z-ai-hits-memory-makers The Business Times en 2026-09-11T13:07:03+08:00 DeepSeek’s low-cost model deals fresh blow to rivals OpenAI, Z.AI; hits memory makers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e48d33154fab65c49f73fe1242395985eb54803e6b210a10af55b2189992bccb DeepSeek’s announcement that its latest model requires less high-bandwidth memory has also given investors fresh concerns about tech.  DeepSeek’s announcement that its latest model requires less high-bandwidth memory has also given investors fresh concerns about tech.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/sydney-airport-flights-disrupted-due-air-traffic-controller-shortage The Business Times en 2026-09-11T12:54:29+08:00 Sydney Airport flights disrupted due to air traffic controller shortage https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/911f253e72b3a32fe6b03257e3365a7fa6b5bab64277b81f539d1420f016765a The flight cancellations come amid probes into several recent near-misses at Sydney Airport. The flight cancellations come amid probes into several recent near-misses at Sydney Airport. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/vance-seizes-maga-spotlight-republican-midterm-convention-party-looks-beyond-trump The Business Times en 2026-09-11T12:44:11+08:00 Vance seizes Maga spotlight at Republican midterm convention as party looks beyond Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9bbb6ded71bf3cb87987abb8431a55805f02c4a4834c677c20a09696f0254066 With Trump constitutionally barred from seeking a third term, Vance is widely regarded as a leading contender for the Republican’s 2028 nomination. With Trump constitutionally barred from seeking a third term, Vance is widely regarded as a leading contender for the Republican’s 2028 nomination. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-king-postpones-decision-ex-pm-najib-razaks-pardon-bid The Business Times en 2026-09-11T12:40:06+08:00 Malaysia’s king postpones decision on ex-PM Najib Razak’s pardon bid https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/58575a9ddfec426b11a7706964ffeec085ed0f57f11c8af4bffcf3e4b772b0e9 The royal pardon request was the second filed by Najib Razak, who has been in jail since 2022. The royal pardon request was the second filed by Najib Razak, who has been in jail since 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hormuz-shipping-traffic-falls-single-digits-data-shows The Business Times en 2026-09-11T12:09:55+08:00 Hormuz shipping traffic falls to single digits, data shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/52a1c67a50dc2537d250e04532e2b0d0b9d509d2ab3e291016062ae2e74eda07 Before the Iran war, the strait handled about 125 large, commercial vessels daily, accounting for some 20% of global daily crude oil and liquefied natural gas supply. Before the Iran war, the strait handled about 125 large, commercial vessels daily, accounting for some 20% of global daily crude oil and liquefied natural gas supply. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ocbc-tops-forbes-worlds-top-performing-banks-list-dbs-second The Business Times en 2026-09-11T11:58:26+08:00 OCBC tops Forbes ‘World’s Top Performing Banks’ list, DBS in second https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/546ff1500b67c015c9db02682a4f9941b4742e1a20d7dce2219b463dc8f012bb A total of 500 banks from 89 countries made the list across six tiers overall, with OCBC and DBS being the only ones from Singapore. A total of 500 banks from 89 countries made the list across six tiers overall, with OCBC and DBS being the only ones from Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/boj-set-raise-rates-sep-17-18-meeting-offer-few-clues-how-high-they-could-go The Business Times en 2026-09-11T11:44:46+08:00 BOJ set to raise rates at Sep 17-18 meeting, but offer few clues on how high they could go https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/55a0da24db73aff3a658f50f7f6162748306254438a331e86ef5b3f000164b5b Markets are focusing on any hints from BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda’s post-meeting briefing on the pace of future rate hikes. Markets are focusing on any hints from BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda’s post-meeting briefing on the pace of future rate hikes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/working-life/world-first-australian-work-home-laws-face-uncertain-future The Business Times en 2026-09-11T11:39:45+08:00 World-first Australian work from home laws face uncertain future https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e991d7f8fc06214045c89ec88c386036bd5f359408cbf2ef5f62d760a3e0c8e Opposition and crossbench politicians narrowly voted to refer the bill to a parliamentary committee for further examination.  Opposition and crossbench politicians narrowly voted to refer the bill to a parliamentary committee for further examination.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/bank-should-ask-questions-five-dbs-accounts-linked-jho-low-associate-1mdb-case The Business Times en 2026-09-11T11:28:54+08:00 ‘A bank should ask questions’: Five DBS accounts linked to Jho Low associate in 1MDB case https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca32a312e0d85e580bd37ed09dad0e85c57367bcab15b15ade4743a61f37fd23 The bank account opening papers for all four companies names known Jho Low (left) associate, Eric Tan (right), as the sole beneficial owner. The bank account opening papers for all four companies names known Jho Low (left) associate, Eric Tan (right), as the sole beneficial owner. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/developers-rush-build-homes-vietnams-breathtaking-coast-testing-new-urban-model The Business Times en 2026-09-11T11:05:09+08:00 Developers rush to build homes on Vietnam’s breathtaking coast, testing a new urban model https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5c5e907382fd13ac17e62571d6c8989d85dffb479ff987da2607374f9bb835e3 Haus’ Coastal Quang Ngai sits on a 94-ha site near My Khe Beach in central Vietnam. It is being planned as a residential community for roughly 4,000 people. Haus’ Coastal Quang Ngai sits on a 94-ha site near My Khe Beach in central Vietnam. It is being planned as a residential community for roughly 4,000 people. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/do-something-hard-meaningful-endowus-samuel-rhee-drive-better-financial-outcomes-customers The Business Times en 2026-09-11T11:00:00+08:00 ‘To do something hard but meaningful:’ Endowus’ Samuel Rhee on the drive for better financial outcomes for customers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f1b4b619fe47153b06839ed46c2e88ee723746bc12ab7610b40516e06940335a Endowus chairman Samuel Rhee believes the platform being named as a CPF digital adviser was a positive development. Endowus chairman Samuel Rhee believes the platform being named as a CPF digital adviser was a positive development. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/august-tied-worlds-hottest-month-ever-recorded The Business Times en 2026-09-11T10:07:15+08:00 August is tied for the world’s hottest month ever recorded https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d6d83d054bc5d6de2c39f766f4fcac7b686ac6c08a5388ae86ea605fece53e12 The run comes just days after the United Nations delivered a sobering assessment of where global temperatures are headed.  The run comes just days after the United Nations delivered a sobering assessment of where global temperatures are headed.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/maggi-noodles-thums-how-india-became-dependent-cheap-packaged-food The Business Times en 2026-09-11T09:51:52+08:00 From Maggi noodles to Thums Up: How India became dependent on cheap packaged food https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0de120900fbee6c4a256baaf8aa7feb6ec5837dfe49d3408ca06cbf42d604ac1 Maggi instant noodles are made with palm ​oil in India, whereas many versions sold in Britain use pricier sunflower oil. Maggi instant noodles are made with palm ​oil in India, whereas many versions sold in Britain use pricier sunflower oil. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/true-fitness-true-yoga-close-all-outlets-liquidators-start-winding-process The Business Times en 2026-09-11T09:47:31+08:00 True Fitness, True Yoga close all outlets; liquidators start winding-up process https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/67a2202674b8d04ad6308b8989fd4cf0d09959f649f9cbb215b7899fd11640cc The facade of the shuttered True Fitness outlet at Great World City on Sept 11. The facade of the shuttered True Fitness outlet at Great World City on Sept 11. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/gambling-our-lives-openai-open-slowing-cutting-edge-ai-ceo-sam-altman-tells-staff The Business Times en 2026-09-11T09:38:18+08:00 ‘Gambling with our lives’: OpenAI open to slowing cutting-edge AI, CEO Sam Altman tells staff https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f21089896c02d0ebc391b987c3ce9b5007501a8989673618fd5f37e7afcc54ac AI researcher Jacob Coxon, an ex staff at OpenAI and Anthropic, said on social media that people building AI believe it could “kill us all by the end of the decade”. AI researcher Jacob Coxon, an ex staff at OpenAI and Anthropic, said on social media that people building AI believe it could “kill us all by the end of the decade”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-treasury-yields-surge-oil-spike-buyback-results-fuel-sell The Business Times en 2026-09-11T09:21:54+08:00 US Treasury yields surge as oil spike, buyback results fuel sell-off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4716be44b87fb889962075a142ff0eaac3d7b860e574718b84f305ea5364a1a5 On Sep 10, Scott Bessent’s Treasury Department purchased just US$5.19 billion of 10- to 20-year debt, less than the US$6 billion maximum he announced.  On Sep 10, Scott Bessent’s Treasury Department purchased just US$5.19 billion of 10- to 20-year debt, less than the US$6 billion maximum he announced.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-wholesale-inflation-stays-elevated-august-boosts-case-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-09-11T09:18:57+08:00 Japan’s wholesale inflation stays elevated in August, boosts case for rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/72f5646f2fce8e972c6aff2fa753972f42981840c65b9cf4b22801eaa3e299ef Rising fuel costs from the Middle East conflict and higher import prices from a weak yen have added price pressure to Japan’s economy. Rising fuel costs from the Middle East conflict and higher import prices from a weak yen have added price pressure to Japan’s economy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-bonds-fall-oil-inflation-woes The Business Times en 2026-09-11T09:14:00+08:00 Asian stocks, bonds fall on oil, inflation woes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fadab9abe82a1a96de67d8892b5340d99cccb06e8df3d47bdef5129c76a8f7b8 Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.2%, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 1.3% and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell 1.4%. Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.2%, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 1.3% and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell 1.4%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-he-does-not-regret-iran-war-despite-impact-it-may-have-midterm-elections The Business Times en 2026-09-11T08:47:49+08:00 Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3d6a9ce9e85e0ce75ae79065425d21248deba37069a9052a56bfd0bd604da3a6 US President Donald Trump reiterated that he thought the Iran war will end immediately after the midterm election. US President Donald Trump reiterated that he thought the Iran war will end immediately after the midterm election. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/blackstones-airtrunk-seeks-s2-billion-loan-singapore-ipo The Business Times en 2026-09-11T08:44:40+08:00 Blackstone’s AirTrunk seeks S$2 billion loan for Singapore IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c481eec0adb7654935e5084fffcb8ead6371536b8f4dcd64bd45fc309c6ef190 Rendering of AirTrunk’s hyperscale data centre campus in Johor Bahru, Malaysia (pictured). The firm has requested several tranches of debt from banks. Rendering of AirTrunk’s hyperscale data centre campus in Johor Bahru, Malaysia (pictured). The firm has requested several tranches of debt from banks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-sgx-oiltek The Business Times en 2026-09-11T08:40:37+08:00 Stocks to watch: SGX, Oiltek https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b126a47caf48a4e294c3e05f86754a4fb98b03a7e5085e8d4bd1d258d9f0487 The total SGX securities market turnover for the month rises 29% year on year to S$43.3 billion. The total SGX securities market turnover for the month rises 29% year on year to S$43.3 billion.