https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-open-higher-oil-slips-telecoms-hit-spacex-spectrum-deal The Business Times en 2026-10-09T21:59:54+08:00 US stocks open higher as oil slips; telecoms hit by SpaceX spectrum deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62b24664fde1f8e4ad154530b4f370525640624e186aa04a32072aed3013d5b8 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 67.32 points, or 0.13 per cent, at the open to 51,298.96. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 67.32 points, or 0.13 per cent, at the open to 51,298.96. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/everton-considers-sale-test-footballs-inflated-valuations The Business Times en 2026-10-09T21:56:12+08:00 Everton considers sale in test of football’s inflated valuations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/48aa00a8409014975ea89ebb33f9386e296a5778e08e03e0522912026432968f Everton FC’s move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium gives prospective investors a modern venue with greater match-day and commercial potential. Everton FC’s move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium gives prospective investors a modern venue with greater match-day and commercial potential. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/spacexs-us750-billion-rally-breaks-stock-out-post-ipo-funk The Business Times en 2026-10-09T21:45:12+08:00 SpaceX’s US$750 billion rally breaks stock out of post-IPO funk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d043321797d976b947c9dcf79d075ab53fec028f06cac2a8b3505cdca6d96652 The SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy v3 Booster lift off on its 14h test flight from the SpaceX launch complex in Starbase, Texas. SpaceX’s rally coincides with its Starship rocket reaching orbit for the first time. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-budget-2027-election-appeal-meets-investment-test?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T21:16:30+08:00 Malaysia Budget 2027: Election appeal meets the investment test https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c56152b376c956215cfb8020bab8a95a2efc393460d1e90bf469d04b71b64762 Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Anwar Ibrahim holds the Budget 2027 document before heading to parliament. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Anwar Ibrahim holds the Budget 2027 document before heading to parliament. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-vows-curb-tech-bubbles-keep-ai-risks-check The Business Times en 2026-10-09T21:12:33+08:00 China vows to curb tech bubbles, keep AI risks in check https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b6f11bf18d6159e5b5b07a74b51b087548f80958ada834e221be1102aff59a9 An engineer works next to Spirit AI's Moz2 robots at the company's headquarters in Beijing, China, Sep 17, 2026. An engineer works next to Spirit AI's Moz2 robots at the company's headquarters in Beijing, China, Sep 17, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/delta-air-cuts-profit-forecast-us6-billion-fuel-cost-surge-outweighs-fare-gains The Business Times en 2026-10-09T20:38:13+08:00 Delta Air cuts profit forecast as US$6 billion fuel-cost surge outweighs fare gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/29df9b15da88442c70687fc4e604534ad03463eefc41e28e10cae19e43025ab2 US airlines spent US$42.9 billion on fuel for scheduled flights in the first eight months of 2026, nearly US$13.2 billion more than a year ago. US airlines spent US$42.9 billion on fuel for scheduled flights in the first eight months of 2026, nearly US$13.2 billion more than a year ago. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-sees-2027-palm-output-declining-announces-support-measures The Business Times en 2026-10-09T20:09:54+08:00 Malaysia sees 2027 palm output declining, announces support measures https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e67e0dc7a97df1143a26c044d12c39201e8a1f94f55852739b709cb73786e94 Workers handle palm oil fruits at an oil palm plantation in Slim River, Malaysia. Workers handle palm oil fruits at an oil palm plantation in Slim River, Malaysia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/airlines-halt-services-saudi-arabia-after-airport-attacks The Business Times en 2026-10-09T19:57:51+08:00 Airlines halt services to Saudi Arabia after airport attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fbb4e5f130dddf9cc4957f17341e565f71e40c949c93ac6fabd9447117d23054 Indigo, Air India and Philippine Airlines all halted flights to the Saudi capital, the latter until at least Oct 11. Indigo, Air India and Philippine Airlines all halted flights to the Saudi capital, the latter until at least Oct 11. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/singapores-2027-asean-chairmanship-could-advance-sustainability-regional-energy-integration?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T19:39:10+08:00 Singapore’s 2027 Asean chairmanship could advance sustainability, regional energy integration https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3cee2c6ff9e9c5b027861a2efaa064ff9f495122f9469976e3ac292a4faef7bf Asean Economic Community’s Satvinder Singh speaking at a fireside conversation at ACCA’s annual conference. Asean Economic Community’s Satvinder Singh speaking at a fireside conversation at ACCA’s annual conference. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/steven-pans-silks-hotel-group-looks-beyond-hotels-next-phase-growth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T19:10:08+08:00 Steven Pan’s Silks Hotel Group looks beyond hotels for next phase of growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f845be161aa1e231cac47e7d5da6c9e6e42b69f2e32199e11082ee3e71a0f959 Silks Hotel Group chairman Steven Pan speaks to The Business Times at the sidelines of the Forbes Global CEO Conference, which ran from Oct 7 to 8. Silks Hotel Group chairman Steven Pan speaks to The Business Times at the sidelines of the Forbes Global CEO Conference, which ran from Oct 7 to 8. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-215-coals-role-south-east-asian-energy-security-singapores-electricity-import-woes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 215: Coal’s role in South-east Asian energy security; Singapore’s electricity import woes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/17bfb91aba288b33a59ac08798ea1a5b44fe69a9a66bdc7a2674abee6a52be91 South-east Asia’s coal demand will grow at about 4.4 per cent a year until 2030, says the International Energy Agency. South-east Asia’s coal demand will grow at about 4.4 per cent a year until 2030, says the International Energy Agency. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/starhill-global-reit-sell-its-last-japan-property-us39-2-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T18:44:48+08:00 Starhill Global Reit to sell its last Japan property for US$39.2 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/78c827a06d621bb2bf8f61bec79bfac264ef0ac1dace6c9c8bf3d47463ed187f Net proceeds from the sale of Ebisu Fort will be used to repay the yen borrowings, working capital and/or other purposes. Net proceeds from the sale of Ebisu Fort will be used to repay the yen borrowings, working capital and/or other purposes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/do-asias-universities-pass-times-higher-educations-test-2027-rankings-reveal-some-interesting?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T18:42:51+08:00 Do Asia’s universities pass Times Higher Education’s test? The 2027 rankings reveal some interesting details https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/11c5aa5cd4288016d099d4a52bbc102782e3f0f6a12aa82d12de002ed07c9520 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-92?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T18:30:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 9) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57fd06fed3cf743c7d1c846824a5439ddc7a100c3314eea87cc132d03eb409a9 Industry watchers say LTA’s proposed change to the COE system would solve the current issue of premium cars being treated as mainstream ones. Industry watchers say LTA’s proposed change to the COE system would solve the current issue of premium cars being treated as mainstream ones. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-end-lower-amid-mixed-regional-trading-sti-down-0-2?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T18:19:35+08:00 Singapore shares end lower amid mixed regional trading; STI down 0.2% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57d1354a6efb5999691a23fc8389611c88c0c1ae0795b0a99b6c11c606981e36 Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 332 to 209, as 1.4 billion securities worth S$2.6 billion change hands. Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 332 to 209, as 1.4 billion securities worth S$2.6 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/mas-flags-risks-using-ai-agents-digital-asset-trading?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T18:15:58+08:00 MAS flags risks of using AI agents in digital-asset trading https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dbfe796a536724baee419ada3866aa42c6da26f39f8d7bde36a112e91f5b723f Chia Der Jiun, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, says financial institutions will have to “sharpen their value proposition”. Chia Der Jiun, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, says financial institutions will have to “sharpen their value proposition”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/singapores-bank-sell-reset-expectations-not-fundamentals?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T17:46:00+08:00 Singapore’s bank sell-off: A reset in expectations, not fundamentals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/930a286a72ed95b3075da5b3cddd334776bf193cf8340c17002b32d6618bcf83 How much pressure is yield-driven capital reallocation putting on income-oriented STI counters? How much pressure is yield-driven capital reallocation putting on income-oriented STI counters? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/why-trump-targeting-green-card-path-used-microsoft-other-tech-firms The Business Times en 2026-10-09T17:44:43+08:00 Why Trump is targeting green card path used by Microsoft, other tech firms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ab3ed813722b6ee3edaa684634417dab52882eace3b02ff611d99ebf5c626c9 US Vice-President JD Vance accused companies, including Microsoft, of abusing the visa programme that allowed foreign workers to potentially reside in the US indefinitely. US Vice-President JD Vance accused companies, including Microsoft, of abusing the visa programme that allowed foreign workers to potentially reside in the US indefinitely. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/st-engineering-opens-tech-focused-aircraft-maintenance-facility-changi-create-over-500-jobs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T17:24:01+08:00 ST Engineering opens tech-focused aircraft maintenance facility in Changi; to create over 500 jobs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6b41fd86ce8ed6d77fc7a50b49de8bd8bd8898bb7a189cf542a7bd107a13d04e Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade) Gan Kim Yong (second from right) touring the hangar at the opening ceremony of ST Engineering's Changi Creek facility in Changi Airport on Oct 9. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade) Gan Kim Yong (second from right) touring the hangar at the opening ceremony of ST Engineering's Changi Creek facility in Changi Airport on Oct 9. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mooted-coe-changes-will-solve-category-issues-higher-premiums-likely-observers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T17:06:19+08:00 Mooted COE changes will solve category issues, but higher premiums likely: observers  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/09a3d1a3de386d32f8a2d73071087b66a1c3be99b957bc1a13ec0d63033b45c6 Industry watchers say LTA’s proposed change to the COE system would solve the current issue of certain premium cars being treated as mainstream ones. Industry watchers say LTA’s proposed change to the COE system would solve the current issue of certain premium cars being treated as mainstream ones. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/revolut-ceo-says-fintech-coming-amex-jpmorgan-us The Business Times en 2026-10-09T17:05:06+08:00 Revolut CEO says fintech is coming for Amex, JPMorgan in US https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c22510fd25dd0021e2a5072164df8a041227f1c0571726b5e2a5f1c1c31cfc02 Revolut has more than 80 million customers globally. Revolut has more than 80 million customers globally. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/premier-league-returns-after-three-week-break-manchester-city-saga-rumbles?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T17:00:00+08:00 Premier League returns after three-week break as Manchester City saga rumbles on https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d90844821af215f51822f8fe80a8e244f943444b9fe7e51b2df3528d33884ec4 For Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca (right), the biggest challenge may be ensuring that his players can separate the off-field noise from the football. For Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca (right), the biggest challenge may be ensuring that his players can separate the off-field noise from the football. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/master-niche-then-listen-experts-how-haas-f1s-ayao-komatsu-rose-top-job?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T16:35:05+08:00 Master a niche, then listen to experts: How Haas F1’s Ayao Komatsu rose to the top job https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9aab24dea9a44de9f00ad0a9376b20923899f493505d983ba32f8ac9623023b Ayao Komatsu rose to the team principal role at Haas F1 team in 2024. Ayao Komatsu rose to the team principal role at Haas F1 team in 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-unveils-tax-relief-measures-wider-income-reforms-us112-5b-2027-spending-boost The Business Times en 2026-10-09T16:11:47+08:00 Malaysia unveils tax relief measures, wider income reforms in US$112.5b 2027 spending boost https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c56152b376c956215cfb8020bab8a95a2efc393460d1e90bf469d04b71b64762 Malaysian PM and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim holds the 2027 national budget document as he departs for Parliament to table the budget, Putrajaya, Malaysia, Oct 9, 2026. Malaysian PM and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim holds the 2027 national budget document as he departs for Parliament to table the budget, Putrajaya, Malaysia, Oct 9, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/record-chinese-turnout-puts-european-carmakers-under-pressure-paris-show The Business Times en 2026-10-09T15:18:35+08:00 Record Chinese turnout puts European carmakers under pressure at Paris show https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b77cd488bcd523ecb27738db1b89ce7dd5da828600384a772b8b7133d1c8064 Chinese automakers, largely shut out of the US and facing weaker demand at home, have increasingly turned their attention to Europe. Chinese automakers, largely shut out of the US and facing weaker demand at home, have increasingly turned their attention to Europe. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean-powering-asean-2026?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T15:01:52+08:00 Powering Asean’s Future 2026: Get exclusive insights from The Business Times’ survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0fe05f8681cb1cd473886105e89e5b967066a7efb60aec278150016ed4a4fe07 SE-Asian firms are scaling back decarbonisation plans as energy prices bite SE-Asian firms are scaling back decarbonisation plans as energy prices bite https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-tax-crackdown-piles-pressure-luxury-brands-us-spending-falters The Business Times en 2026-10-09T15:01:06+08:00 China’s tax crackdown piles pressure on luxury brands as US spending falters  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2ea021c830668720d01c770997780580cb8b730563a36ac7714dd34694b677fc A Louis Vuitton store in Shanghai, China. Shares in LVMH and Hermes are both down about 40 per cent this year and trading near multi-year lows. A Louis Vuitton store in Shanghai, China. Shares in LVMH and Hermes are both down about 40 per cent this year and trading near multi-year lows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/stemming-scam-epidemic The Business Times en 2026-10-09T15:00:00+08:00 Stemming the scam epidemic https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3430070d47cc1408dda30998e005ac4639c6188624083c43bb091bdb363f791a Singaporeans remain vulnerable to financial deception. Scam syndicates have creatively evolved to prey on different segments of victims. Singaporeans remain vulnerable to financial deception. Scam syndicates have creatively evolved to prey on different segments of victims. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/soaring-freight-rates-threaten-asias-appetite-us-crude The Business Times en 2026-10-09T14:32:24+08:00 Soaring freight rates threaten Asia’s appetite for US crude https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/42f966fc357689158c2e45520049b2f910f958491c53176bb20197fe01abe677 A tanker used as floating storage performs a ship-to-ship transfer with a smaller tanker in Johor, Malaysia, Sep 23, 2026. A tanker used as floating storage performs a ship-to-ship transfer with a smaller tanker in Johor, Malaysia, Sep 23, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-f1-proceed-despite-haze-no-changes-planned-outdoor-entertainment The Business Times en 2026-10-09T14:29:08+08:00 Singapore F1 to proceed despite haze; no changes planned to outdoor entertainment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fc834c49df8564c7b2bec991c2adb218b3936d36618cb0238ef18471248616a Race organizer Singapore GP said there were no plans to modify entertainment activities, which mostly take place in the open air. Race organizer Singapore GP said there were no plans to modify entertainment activities, which mostly take place in the open air. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openais-singapore-based-asia-pacific-policy-head-leave-after-6-months The Business Times en 2026-10-09T14:12:55+08:00 OpenAI’s Singapore-based Asia-Pacific policy head to leave after 6 months https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9f89c8eea5c7cee191993afb9be2e68b7edd53716ee6d8ba8c43924e916201e4 OpenAI has in recent years opened offices in locations including India, South Korea, Japan and Australia. OpenAI has in recent years opened offices in locations including India, South Korea, Japan and Australia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/south-korean-e-sports-firm-drx-crown-singapore-base-s-e-asia-push?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T14:00:00+08:00 South Korean e-sports firm DRX to crown Singapore as base for S-E Asia push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2cd5665ed084917cd9e517be9eb187a6e64cf65ce406048a4cf36d47c135441 DRX winning the League of Legends World Championship. The DRX team celebrating its win at the 2022 League of Legends World Championship. The e-sports firm intends to open a physical office in Singapore by year-end. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/dogged-interest-corporate-buyers-unleashed-animal-health-market?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T14:00:00+08:00 Dogged interest: Corporate buyers unleashed on animal health market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce45cb3322ea3a0d76a9062bd4c796f82b24c3f80ab080b3582b0ce0c6fd016e Observers believe that there is a limit to how much Singapore’s vet clinics can be consolidated, considering the size of the market. Observers believe that there is a limit to how much Singapore’s vet clinics can be consolidated, considering the size of the market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/bio-lng-could-ensure-singapores-energy-resilience-amid-global-disruptions-tan-see-leng?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T14:00:00+08:00 Bio-LNG could ensure Singapore’s energy resilience amid global disruptions: Tan See Leng https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0a6f067a995840029202e5ce26d05f7215d79d3f643d868c7ad21023ba3c5dc4 Dr Tan See Leng, minister for energy, trade and industry (energy and industry), at the Shell Powering Progress Together forum at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Dr Tan See Leng notes that since different sectors will require different technologies and fuels, Singapore will need to keep its options open. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/temasek-among-investors-nuveens-us698-6-million-australian-debt-fund?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T13:57:58+08:00 Temasek among investors in Nuveen’s US$698.6 million Australian debt fund https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/663d4227e953c3abbffca7cdac0247f1fc7bd408984a0f9e40aea1e74178eca4 The reinvestment further deepens Nuveen’s relationship with Temasek, following the announcement of a strategic partnership in September 2025. The reinvestment further deepens Nuveen’s relationship with Temasek, following the announcement of a strategic partnership in September 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-10-year-treasury-yield-risks-hitting-6-first-time-2000-pimco The Business Times en 2026-10-09T13:57:47+08:00 US 10-year Treasury yield risks hitting 6% for first time since 2000: Pimco https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/604a0e6e41350d2a953cf5cf77499cb3107d3352b801096dfa9be8a5c9270de3 A sharp rise from the current level of 5.29 per cent was “feasible” in the near term, Pimco chief investment officer Dan Ivascyn told FT on Friday. A sharp rise from the current level of 5.29 per cent was “feasible” in the near term, Pimco chief investment officer Dan Ivascyn told FT on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-closes-schools-2-million-students-indonesian-wildfire-haze-worsens The Business Times en 2026-10-09T13:53:11+08:00 Malaysia closes schools for 2 million students as Indonesian wildfire haze worsens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9376fa0ced87981a7f1e78c23ef699f40dece42df8fb66e340cb5e7ba18e2b1 Air quality in Kuala Lumpur remained in the “unhealthy” range on Oct 9. Air quality in Kuala Lumpur remained in the “unhealthy” range on Oct 9. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-home-sales-post-modest-recovery-after-latest-stimulus The Business Times en 2026-10-09T13:52:14+08:00 China home sales post modest recovery after latest stimulus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f6ede29092e86a5a8f9cd377a5bbe2f2d0387bafaac53fc70a8624ee81ee4c76 Nationwide, primary residential prices may fall for about two more years, with top cities likely recovering sooner in 2027, S&P Global Ratings has forecast. Nationwide, primary residential prices may fall for about two more years, with top cities likely recovering sooner in 2027, S&P Global Ratings has forecast. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/haze-task-force-convened-introduces-measures-psi-hits-highest-2026?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T13:43:02+08:00 Haze task force convened, introduces measures as PSI hits the highest in 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/240ebb6eb39b8fc650c05d9299bc7fd0d19cb44b2009f8a8db298a62f95aac00 Haze in Teban Gardens Road towards Clementi at 7:30 am on Oct 9. Haze in Teban Gardens Road towards Clementi at 7:30 am on Oct 9. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/standard-chartered-looks-beyond-formula-1-and-football-promote-art?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T13:20:16+08:00 Standard Chartered looks beyond Formula 1 and football to promote art https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/017a53eda58e5c53a3430277fc6c7f9853a212d3b8aefef3bb194d0516cdcdee (Right to left) Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered, with Patrick Lee, CEO, Singapore and CEO, ASEAN and South Asia, Standard Chartered, and Dr Eugene Tan, CEO and Director of Singapore Art Museum, at the Hiroshi Sugimoto exhibition. (Right to left) Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered, with Patrick Lee, CEO, Singapore and CEO, ASEAN and South Asia, Standard Chartered, and Dr Eugene Tan, CEO and Director of Singapore Art Museum, at the Hiroshi Sugimoto exhibition. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/china-emerges-source-cheap-global-funding-beijing-lets-more-yuan-flow-offshore The Business Times en 2026-10-09T13:14:04+08:00 China emerges as source of cheap global funding as Beijing lets more yuan flow offshore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/928e9181f526723a8b1f88be859777078c4e312b36e0f7cc975c62c42c62e742 Beijing has eased restrictions on taking the proceeds offshore as part of its push to boost the renminbi’s international use. Beijing has eased restrictions on taking the proceeds offshore as part of its push to boost the renminbi’s international use. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/competition-authority-seeks-public-views-eneos-apacs-proposed-acquisition-chevron-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T12:41:01+08:00 Competition authority seeks public views on Eneos Apac’s proposed acquisition of Chevron Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bbe6eaa662ca8f421348c484e607d46438ea2e949bf4c4ed8f72e5a9c66dfc57 Chevron Singapore operates under the Caltex brand for retail petrol and diesel. Chevron Singapore operates under the Caltex brand for retail petrol and diesel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/tech-stocks-asia-struggle-ai-spending-worries-elevated-yields The Business Times en 2026-10-09T12:04:53+08:00 Tech stocks in Asia struggle on AI spending worries, elevated yields https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8d3fb818e15f4791b936c1c4c48c4011bc0d706b8cf099df3d50251624c37be9 A report that OpenAI’s annualised revenue was US$20 billion less than the company previously signalled hit sentiment in Asia. A report that OpenAI’s annualised revenue was US$20 billion less than the company previously signalled hit sentiment in Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-biggest-business-decision-about-ai-isnt-which-model-choose The Business Times en 2026-10-09T12:00:00+08:00 Why the biggest business decision about AI isn’t which model to choose https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5783c93ae67aa43bacbbb6c4f6061c75be4180d286eb7011409656c4c55f379a Applications should use the AI model best suited to a task, without being redesigned each time, and without the business losing control over cost, data or risk. Applications should use the AI model best suited to a task, without being redesigned each time, and without the business losing control over cost, data or risk. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-wins-first-investment-grade-rating-opening-door-cheaper-funding-growth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T10:52:34+08:00 Vietnam wins first investment-grade rating, opening door to cheaper funding for growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd0e48674b572c3e8a874bb5d92c16f449405f0f5d85a26070825ba77e66dbec Japan’s R&I expects Vietnam’s strong growth to continue following a roughly 9% expansion in the first nine months of 2026. Japan’s R&I expects Vietnam’s strong growth to continue following a roughly 9% expansion in the first nine months of 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/nvidia-backed-firmus-scraps-us5-billion-australian-ipo-poor-demand-eyes-private-funding The Business Times en 2026-10-09T10:04:46+08:00 Nvidia-backed Firmus scraps US$5 billion Australian IPO on poor demand; eyes private funding https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/98fccc2600024adfd7e9b159657aa8516eb37943855b7edb1821f31793b8c00f The company initially planned to sell its shares at A$11 each, giving Firmus an equity valuation of US$30.6 billion. The company initially planned to sell its shares at A$11 each, giving Firmus an equity valuation of US$30.6 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/jay-z-serena-williams-backed-kenangan-coffee-considering-ipo-sgx-ceo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T09:38:15+08:00 Jay-Z, Serena Williams-backed Kenangan Coffee considering IPO on SGX: CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a8958f689f9c9c7afa6b4bf1ae15a7ac51cc6d34b064c81eab638728d34f0331 Kenangan Coffee was founded in 2017 by Edward Tirtanata and two school mates. Kenangan Coffee was founded in 2017 by Edward Tirtanata and two school mates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/frasers-hospitality-ceo-step-down-post-privatisation-trust-coo-lead-business?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T09:26:32+08:00 Frasers Hospitality CEO to step down post-privatisation of trust; COO to lead business https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6bc095bcc3aafc0ad4496dc033f1509c4470a548d62e3deeeeca7b0efbd1bad6 Fraser Suites Singapore along River Valley Road, one of the company’s assets. Fraser Suites Singapore along River Valley Road, one of the company’s assets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-will-not-attack-iran-novembers-midterm-elections-says-trump The Business Times en 2026-10-09T09:19:09+08:00 US will not attack Iran before November’s midterm elections, says Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2cca5936d751f7ebeae95450f31e89724d9dd9d76a5906b9731233f647585596 Trump has repeatedly cited productive or ongoing diplomatic talks with Iran without any results. Trump has repeatedly cited productive or ongoing diplomatic talks with Iran without any results. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-steadies-traders-assess-us-iran-tensions-fed-rate-path The Business Times en 2026-10-09T09:00:31+08:00 Gold steadies as traders assess US-Iran tensions, Fed rate path https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab68fa0b15a0d6d032c88c368f59719018adb5c133aba349febf1e66b1d78f23 Renewed inflation worries over rising energy costs has prompted some central banks to tighten monetary policy, weighing on non-yielding gold. Renewed inflation worries over rising energy costs has prompted some central banks to tighten monetary policy, weighing on non-yielding gold. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/cars-buy-taste-formula-1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T09:00:00+08:00 The cars to buy for a taste of Formula 1 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a97c3124aec554ac38c3d094459a620a14292eafc9af15c11db40355582b6953 The car currently on display inside The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is a three-quarter-scale, battery-powered replica of the 1957 250 Testa Rossa. The car currently on display inside The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is a three-quarter-scale, battery-powered replica of the 1957 250 Testa Rossa. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/interactive-why-asean-power-grids-future-lies-subsea-cables?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T09:00:00+08:00 Interactive: Why the Asean Power Grid’s future lies in subsea cables https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/beb73d7e37053531dcba3a427c526867b040a6653deab45e4631cb2feb4602b7 South-east Asia could take subsea interconnectors to a whole new scale South-east Asia could take subsea interconnectors to a whole new scale https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/amex-fined-us350-million-anti-money-laundering-lapses The Business Times en 2026-10-09T08:36:47+08:00 Amex fined US$350 million for anti-money laundering lapses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6b9e9c769472215ac8d2010d7706d9e7fc756bd6b08a5b4b4675cfbaa4757291 Amex is best known for its premium credit cards, including the Platinum card with its US$895 annual fee. Amex is best known for its premium credit cards, including the Platinum card with its US$895 annual fee. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/wto-lifts-goods-trade-forecast-ai-boom-cuts-services-outlook-amid-iran-war The Business Times en 2026-10-09T08:21:38+08:00 WTO lifts goods trade forecast on AI boom but cuts services outlook amid Iran war https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ad79fb1068487078fb9531e61d8138af756e0def966faadc583eb8108e4b376 In 2025, the top 10 traders of AI-enabling goods handled some 85 per cent of world exports and 80 per cent of imports, the WTO said.  In 2025, the top 10 traders of AI-enabling goods handled some 85 per cent of world exports and 80 per cent of imports, the WTO said.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-frasers-property-starhub-ntt-dc-reit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T08:13:42+08:00 Stocks to watch: Frasers Property, StarHub, NTT DC Reit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b3a710b40c2d7c5b4d4c8c5104f92e0c6360a150867e0c4ff7c3cad7596ab4f StarHub said it will acquire MyRepublic’s mobile business by Apr 30, 2027. StarHub said it will acquire MyRepublic’s mobile business by Apr 30, 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/microsoft-infosys-among-tech-firms-suspended-us-green-card-programme-immigration-crackdown The Business Times en 2026-10-09T07:51:02+08:00 Microsoft, Infosys among tech firms suspended from US green-card programme in immigration crackdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3f19549da3de122ade4bde7a083401a6b42da40fff0612c8734bd9d4a5172808 “There has been no company in the United States, unfortunately, that has abused the system more than Microsoft,” US V-P JD Vance (centre) said on Oct 8. “There has been no company in the United States, unfortunately, that has abused the system more than Microsoft,” US V-P JD Vance (centre) said on Oct 8. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/californias-holy-grail-good-us20-us30-wine The Business Times en 2026-10-09T07:00:00+08:00 California’s holy grail: The good US$20 to US$30 wine https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c77a8864d890dfe63b84470469efedfc2b2f7502792b75f3969bb851eb33fe68 Hobo Wine Company specialises in good, well-farmed wines for around US$20 to US$25. Hobo Wine Company specialises in good, well-farmed wines for around US$20 to US$25. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/how-china-and-eu-can-reach-middle-course-trade The Business Times en 2026-10-09T07:00:00+08:00 How China and the EU can reach a middle course on trade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9439f264e3146ab2aeb36ff7451610eb194fb138f229fcddf2ea1d6cf8d15538 A workable EU-China bargain would exchange adjustment for openness. A workable EU-China bargain would exchange adjustment for openness. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/when-inaction-becomes-risk?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T07:00:00+08:00 When inaction becomes the risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/419bb13295c23b424e95b11f4576bbff9775b0e86a73793da2fe87dc43ac18f2 The Australian court criticised the board of Star Entertainment for failing to properly confront the risk of money laundering. The Australian court criticised the board of Star Entertainment for failing to properly confront the risk of money laundering. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-room-rates-soar-hotels-seeing-mixed-demand-f1-race-and-events?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore room rates soar, but hotels seeing mixed demand from F1 race and events https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/87fbad65dc45e121a738fa60e532031d09d94ba503491afa624541a8cc17fe03 Business events and meetings in the weeks leading up to the race weekend are expected to have created spillover benefits. Business events and meetings in the weeks leading up to the race weekend are expected to have created spillover benefits. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/family-offices-see-more-tailored-products-leverage-collective-firepower-direct-deal-access?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T07:00:00+08:00 Family offices see more tailored products, leverage ‘collective firepower’ for direct deal access  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/88112100c2384d57001ec5bf22ec3efa3dda142eff6eafb389b3a07f58343124 As family offices become more institutionalised, the community is also coming together and seeking deals once only available to institutions. As family offices become more institutionalised, the community is also coming together and seeking deals once only available to institutions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/openai-annualised-revenue-closer-us50-billion-reported-us70-billion-ft The Business Times en 2026-10-09T06:59:40+08:00 OpenAI annualised revenue closer to US$50 billion than reported US$70 billion: FT https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c8929327b4dda9b0ccdbfe410901d0f9c5eff06f35ecf1c5b4fd15bcf9d090ef OpenAI is potentially preparing to go public, which could give Wall Street a clearer view of its finances. OpenAI is potentially preparing to go public, which could give Wall Street a clearer view of its finances. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-falls-trump-comments-iran-talks-ease-supply-concerns The Business Times en 2026-10-09T06:41:58+08:00 Oil falls as Trump comments on Iran talks ease supply concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8713f3ee572722450b83ed04a193607856633a8badd1a1e35ae776e5c7b59dc7 Prices have been volatile this week as threats to oil shipping in the Gulf and the Hormuz strait have increased in October. Prices have been volatile this week as threats to oil shipping in the Gulf and the Hormuz strait have increased in October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-close-lower-banks-drop-3-month-lows-oil-prices-weigh The Business Times en 2026-10-09T06:28:38+08:00 European shares close lower as banks drop to 3-month lows, oil prices weigh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3842468f086d4d17c472c73ed5d487ac678dd8f3561e7892e88f8b36ae4ac5cd Euro zone bond yields rose sharply on Thursday as rising energy prices added to inflation concerns. Euro zone bond yields rose sharply on Thursday as rising energy prices added to inflation concerns. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-sp-500-nasdaq-end-lower-crude-prices-jump-chip-stocks-weigh The Business Times en 2026-10-09T06:17:22+08:00 US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as crude prices jump, chip stocks weigh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4bcf88001211a53ab8cf4907277f5e65e37b1b49299e9fae2a6be47e144dd30c Among the 11 major sectors in the S&P 500, energy stocks led the percentage gainers, while technology, weighed by chips, suffered the steepest loss. Among the 11 major sectors in the S&P 500, energy stocks led the percentage gainers, while technology, weighed by chips, suffered the steepest loss. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/singapore-will-deepen-regional-connections-asean-chair-2027-pm-wong?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T22:48:44+08:00 Singapore will deepen regional connections as Asean chair in 2027: PM Wong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/56f920126b53db3c3716295f29b4abb80057f4abd35d7895a69ddfd13a570458 Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with Forbes’ editor-in-chief Steve Forbes in conversation on the second and final day of the Forbes Global CEO Conference. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with Forbes’ editor-in-chief Steve Forbes in conversation on the second and final day of the Forbes Global CEO Conference. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-opens-lower-oil-jump-high-yields-fuel-inflation-concerns The Business Times en 2026-10-08T21:58:43+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street opens lower as oil jump, high yields fuel inflation concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0642543aa8177fb0d59d11282c5f716a8768de2e0a540a374c8cc20b98bcac3b The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 178.5 points, or 0.35 per cent, to 51,001.38.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 178.5 points, or 0.35 per cent, to 51,001.38.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/microsoft-expands-xboxs-movie-tv-ambitions-new-division The Business Times en 2026-10-08T21:06:48+08:00 Microsoft expands Xbox’s movie, TV ambitions with new division https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/92aa5517ec4850a4933381c9cf35defebe4ee31c56142abc65e111f1c777a935 An animated Netflix series inspired by Diablo and a Call of Duty movie are in the works. An animated Netflix series inspired by Diablo and a Call of Duty movie are in the works. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/prima-move-out-historic-keppel-road-flour-mill-building-2028?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T20:48:30+08:00 Prima to move out of historic Keppel Road flour mill building in 2028 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ddbf7d00bc66b10c098e1b287e7ff964dba28330d29648548152cab28b93fcc4 The 1960s-era complex sits in the 24-hectare HarbourFront precinct, which is being redeveloped as part of the government’s vision to develop the Greater Southern Waterfront. The 1960s-era complex sits in the 24-hectare HarbourFront precinct, which is being redeveloped as part of the government’s vision to develop the Greater Southern Waterfront. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-dollar-creeps-towards-18-month-high-euro-lags-bond-yields-rise-again?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T20:44:09+08:00 US dollar creeps towards 18-month high, euro lags as bond yields rise again https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0aeca5a0eff1ca8f3df29206f2b15040225b4cc975c85ab827e5cca8fe813f9 The dollar index, which measures its strength against a basket of six currencies including the euro, rose 0.4% on Oct 7. The dollar index, which measures its strength against a basket of six currencies including the euro, rose 0.4% on Oct 7. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/johor-bahru-plans-rts-bus-hub-and-bigger-fleet-ahead-opening?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T20:05:56+08:00 Johor Bahru plans RTS bus hub and bigger fleet ahead of opening  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/330917dd280a88408b20c8e9ebb8cece0110ddce74be1a1c0921e3280c12fe95 Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke at the launch of the BAS.MY Johor Bahru service expansion at JB Sentral. Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke at the launch of the BAS.MY Johor Bahru service expansion at JB Sentral. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/blended-finance-deals-east-asia-and-pacific-hit-us4-4-billion-2025?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T20:02:26+08:00 Blended finance deals in East Asia and the Pacific hit US$4.4 billion in 2025 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ae0803c0a79012c100316c481429408ad13325459468a89f33fe34c7a4499d9a Across the globe, blended finance remained steady at US$25.8 billion in 2025, just slightly higher than US$25.7 billion in 2024. Across the globe, blended finance remained steady at US$25.8 billion in 2025, just slightly higher than US$25.7 billion in 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-card-defaults-rise-longest-period-17-years-boe The Business Times en 2026-10-08T19:57:34+08:00 UK card defaults rise for longest period in 17 years: BOE https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0e74853c8c1a838ba3f0e8859b1e79a929620a6117cfaf8296cb558fdf9eefc8 Figures suggest households are struggling to cope with the surge in borrowing costs since the Iran war began at the end of February.  Figures suggest households are struggling to cope with the surge in borrowing costs since the Iran war began at the end of February.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ntt-dc-reit-proposes-dpu-linked-performance-fee-manager?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T19:24:07+08:00 NTT DC Reit proposes DPU-linked performance fee for manager https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2300cd484ec1834a8e13938f8ac5fdbdbfbf9faef18526d6e3ab46f0ad3317be The move ensures that higher fees are earned only upon achieving stronger DPU growth, the manager said in a statement on Thursday (Oct 8). The move ensures that higher fees are earned only upon achieving stronger DPU growth, the manager said in a statement on Thursday (Oct 8). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/temasek-backed-uk-industrial-ai-firm-physicsx-sets-apac-hub-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T19:00:00+08:00 Temasek-backed UK industrial AI firm PhysicsX sets up Apac hub in Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7bc59f34e90bfd658d963c4ce3039b48380753e272f341db9e2b93cab9c00ea4 Jacomo Corbo, CEO and co-founder of PhysicsX. Jacomo Corbo, CEO and co-founder of PhysicsX, says Singapore combines advanced industry with deep technical talent and long-term capital. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/temasek-related-azalea-seatown-seviora-capital-merge-2027?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T18:48:13+08:00 Temasek-related Azalea, SeaTown, Seviora Capital to merge in 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/663d4227e953c3abbffca7cdac0247f1fc7bd408984a0f9e40aea1e74178eca4 Seviora expects the integration to create a more connected and seamless platform for clients, partners and employees. Seviora expects the integration to create a more connected and seamless platform for clients, partners and employees. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-82?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 8) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/70cc89a24113527a19965284143d6e23b6e84cf9b8360e25451874a25354abb9 LTA is also seeking feedback on COE renewals and Category E.  LTA is also seeking feedback on COE renewals and Category E.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-banks-lead-sti-fall-3-5-thursday?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T18:17:57+08:00 Singapore banks lead STI to fall 3.5% on Thursday https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ae6ea9829d8691c3e7b6afe8f98a1a049c7e74800a4fbaf21c336905834b8a10 ATMs of OCBC, UOB and POSB Locally, concerns about bank earnings have accelerated profit-taking, which had a disproportionate impact on the STI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/cliff-tan-has-7-million-followers-and-4-month-waitlist-why-wont-he-expand-his-business?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T18:15:00+08:00 Cliff Tan has 7 million followers and a 4-month waitlist. Why won’t he expand his business? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c0969a826b51897848ec42b92e73bea023650c4f7afb592542eeb59fc984c5f9 Singaporean architect Cliff Tan has turned his accessible approach to home design into an international consultancy. Singaporean architect Cliff Tan has turned his accessible approach to home design into an international consultancy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/uniqlo-track-overtake-hm-eyes-zara-global-no-1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T18:09:16+08:00 Uniqlo on track to overtake H&M, eyes Zara for global No. 1 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b642fb1e0146c62e617708f6353f277a552622db2be93c056a10e1c6cc8768ea Uniqlo's Fifth Avenue outlet in New York City, its biggest global flagship store. Uniqlo's Fifth Avenue outlet in New York City, its biggest global flagship store. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/presidents-volunteerism-philanthropy-awards-2026-introduces-youth-category-encourage-lifelong-giving?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T18:02:49+08:00 President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards 2026 introduces youth category to encourage lifelong giving https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0e2bd0b0be57a6bad3c4ce32e78be2b6b59787c264bd252a8cca67481fcd2706 image of Shoken Tsurumaru, one of the inaugural winners of PVPA’s new youth category, holding his award Shoken Tsurumaru, founder of Giveinstead.sg, is one of the inaugural winners of PVPA’s new youth category. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/unsung-sushi-ryujin?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T18:00:00+08:00 Unsung sushi at Ryujin https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69efd41eff8c7aa7b3e89cf4b35e43e578433b192e0de509e6d06c564382adcd Chef Torii Ryosuke, head chef of Sushi Ryujin. Chef Torii Ryosuke, head chef of Sushi Ryujin. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/thrive/money-talk/buying-toys-grown-money?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T17:51:11+08:00 Buying toys with grown-up money https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/77484f5a668a96710153d8e27e704812b115216f6c5e8be5983ad46260bfb6b0 BT BT https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/straits-times-publish-special-weekly-edition-october-support-readsg?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T17:49:37+08:00 The Straits Times to publish special weekly edition in October in support of ReadSG https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/35364ee18000ed390d0cf5204624a38973492bd155fcd2582e44c5185af425c9 The 20-page publication will feature a round-up of key news articles from The Straits Times over the past week. The 20-page publication will feature a round-up of key news articles from The Straits Times over the past week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/search-elusive-unicorn-sgxs-global-listing-board?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T17:36:35+08:00 In search of the elusive unicorn for SGX’s Global Listing Board https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f42434eee88ed5685204ccb11e9a9a45e8972250cc7783f320dcd53a27c5ffd3 The Global Listing Board does practically eliminate traditional dual-listing pains, but liquidity requirements may prove a bridge too far for now. The Global Listing Board does practically eliminate traditional dual-listing pains, but liquidity requirements may prove a bridge too far for now. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/starhub-acquire-myrepublics-mobile-business-amid-ongoing-telco-consolidation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T17:28:29+08:00 StarHub to acquire MyRepublic’s mobile business amid ongoing telco consolidation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e11f3b2e459c92b11b2af2f769c0a9d05f6f2a663ea88eb0ee564628d197f8e0 A StarHub shop. StarHub says the acquisition will allow greater scale to be directed towards sustained network investment, service innovation and customer experience.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/more-interest-rate-hikes-needed-there-flexibility-about-pace-feds-waller The Business Times en 2026-10-08T17:19:21+08:00 More interest rate hikes needed, but there is ‘flexibility’ about the pace: Fed’s Waller https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b15d1b2fd377f58360fd73a2841ca16c30d1eb3eaeb96ba335ab824fa3f77083 “If the economic data continue to come in as expected, I anticipate additional hikes to support a timelier return of inflation to our 2 per cent goal,” Waller said. “If the economic data continue to come in as expected, I anticipate additional hikes to support a timelier return of inflation to our 2 per cent goal,” Waller said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/tsmcs-q3-revenue-surges-record-beating-market-forecast The Business Times en 2026-10-08T17:10:52+08:00 TSMC’s Q3 revenue surges to record, beating market forecast https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/556d0aeab7b5ea2533143b4fbbaa066ad8752c51a1f7ae300bf7dccd1e4708a1 The world’s largest contract chipmaker is scheduled to report Q3 earnings next Thursday, where it will also update its outlook and plans for the current quarter and the rest of the year. The world’s largest contract chipmaker is scheduled to report Q3 earnings next Thursday, where it will also update its outlook and plans for the current quarter and the rest of the year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/take-some-pain-today-growth-tomorrow-why-policymakers-should-heed-imfs-call?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T17:00:00+08:00 ‘Take some pain today for growth tomorrow’: Why policymakers should heed IMF’s call https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8172c3caf497ddc4d437cd3139236a2c472a43e340927d4650639beb0a753277 In her agenda-setting curtain-raiser speech in Singapore on Oct 7, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva warned that “winter is coming”. In her agenda-setting curtain-raiser speech in Singapore on Oct 7, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva warned that “winter is coming”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/lta-proposes-combining-car-coe-categories-adding-rebate-surcharge-system?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T17:00:00+08:00 LTA proposes combining car COE categories, adding rebate-surcharge system https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/508dd9882b892f302a12f3d10a4e1c0c7b3356eeed63343c307b2ba7c360820c Vehicles on the road in Singapore Related issues that LTA is also seeking feedback on are over COE renewals and Category E. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/meet-7-year-old-making-his-racing-debut-thailand-better-yet-join-him?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T16:48:46+08:00 Meet the 7-year-old making his racing debut in Thailand. Better yet, join him https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d56186c1b39144cc0d71b36f8d63e2bea0a2356f76debdc4e95a3ea0d163f4b7 Shane New, who is seven, already has a year of racing competition at the former KF1 circuit in Kranji under his belt. Shane New, who is seven, already has a year of racing competition at the former KF1 circuit in Kranji under his belt. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/metro-pacific-tightens-grip-philippine-power-giant-meralco-san-miguel-trims-stake?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T16:46:36+08:00 Metro Pacific tightens grip on Philippine power giant Meralco as San Miguel trims stake https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c120d398a56c33ef61a27b9e7a377cdf3c99f159c01518d340ecf27a9a4776f9 The logo of San Miguel Corp is displayed at the company’s headquarters, in Manila, the Philippines. For San Miguel, proceeds from the 12.4 billion peso sale are set to bankroll its expansion into power generation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/tencent-mulls-us5-billion-bond-offering-ai-push-ramps The Business Times en 2026-10-08T16:26:36+08:00 Tencent mulls US$5 billion bond offering as AI push ramps up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0232054aa2b144e5c939bfbdb9a5c00536fc2e52524d2e31f8d00387b301cdbc Tencent has been ramping up its AI-related spending as it tries to catch up to rivals such as ByteDance and Alibaba. Tencent has been ramping up its AI-related spending as it tries to catch up to rivals such as ByteDance and Alibaba. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-dip-banks-hit-over-3-month-low-oil-prices-weigh The Business Times en 2026-10-08T16:06:20+08:00 European shares dip as banks hit over 3-month low, oil prices weigh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index was down 0.9 per cent to 624.24 points, as of 0723 GMT on Thursday. The Stoxx 600 index was down 0.9 per cent to 624.24 points, as of 0723 GMT on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/rate-hike-fears-seen-weighing-uk-housing-market The Business Times en 2026-10-08T15:24:13+08:00 Rate hike fears seen weighing on UK housing market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8bb1a0e113af8d3755693b04d2f0e8fda42d336c4a51be1bade4d5e03402fbaa Britain’s Office for National Statistics reported a 3.8% annual rise in rents for private-sector housing in August and a 1.4% rise in house prices in the 12 months to July. Britain’s Office for National Statistics reported a 3.8% annual rise in rents for private-sector housing in August and a 1.4% rise in house prices in the 12 months to July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/english-whisky-gets-boost-uk-and-scots-are-not-amused The Business Times en 2026-10-08T15:17:45+08:00 English whisky gets a boost from the UK, and Scots are not amused https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f1d2fa762ac4bbd38910fe38af67fc2533598f83fa45cb5ced47d61a97f5f49a A growing cadre of English distillers have won protected status for their liquor but Scotch producers fear that they’ll lose prestige. A growing cadre of English distillers have won protected status for their liquor but Scotch producers fear that they’ll lose prestige. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-funding-development-institutions-sharply-study The Business Times en 2026-10-08T14:58:09+08:00 China’s funding of development institutions up sharply: study https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/928e9181f526723a8b1f88be859777078c4e312b36e0f7cc975c62c42c62e742 China, close to being declared a high-income country, has sharply reduced its borrowing from development banks, with total borrowing down to US$4.7 billion in 2024 from US$8 billion in 2021. China, close to being declared a high-income country, has sharply reduced its borrowing from development banks, with total borrowing down to US$4.7 billion in 2024 from US$8 billion in 2021. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-grand-prix-entertainment-may-be-curbed-if-haze-worsens-fia-says The Business Times en 2026-10-08T14:55:30+08:00 Singapore Grand Prix entertainment may be curbed if haze worsens, FIA says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4fe732ec68ef87b9a65ba2bd98c4fff19c8c9364ec3f376c746d6f77059ede38 Singapore has been shrouded in smoke for weeks due to forest fires in Indonesia. Singapore has been shrouded in smoke for weeks due to forest fires in Indonesia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/goldman-sachs-says-middle-managers-risk-new-hires-oversee-ai The Business Times en 2026-10-08T14:44:18+08:00 Goldman Sachs says middle managers at risk as new hires oversee AI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9369646f1e05a5bf53c694cf5256cd6f41a77196d7dfaf8e9e2c3085604a8bd5 Thousands of jobs are set to be upended in the financial industry, as AI changes the kind of roles that will be available in future.  Thousands of jobs are set to be upended in the financial industry, as AI changes the kind of roles that will be available in future.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/oue-reit-confirms-ioi-properties-capitaland-talks-one-raffles-place-says-no-binding-deal-reached-yet?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T14:23:10+08:00 OUE Reit confirms IOI Properties, CapitaLand in talks for One Raffles Place, says no binding deal reached yet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4bad2a65b2a85bf518d741f606d2bad91e917c654182de5641d1215990ef1fcf Market estimates place the indicative value of the prime commercial property between S$2.3 billion and S$2.4 billion. Market estimates place the indicative value of the prime commercial property between S$2.3 billion and S$2.4 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-says-its-trade-deal-negotiations-us-are-largely-completed The Business Times en 2026-10-08T14:18:58+08:00 Vietnam says its trade deal negotiations with US are largely completed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3ae937db5e1f215f61cb9d1cf9030a81ef124dd55ad137eb1487ee4f45c12d52 Vietnam’s trade surplus with the US reached US$122.62 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 23.8 per cent from a year ago. Vietnam’s trade surplus with the US reached US$122.62 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 23.8 per cent from a year ago. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/us-opens-direct-talks-myanmars-generals-reversing-years-isolation The Business Times en 2026-10-08T13:56:41+08:00 US opens direct talks with Myanmar’s generals, reversing years of isolation  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/56ca6167787fc727639cffd482bd056bddc1412f940c7780f5b915795f3020a8 Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing remains under US sanctions for human rights abuses. Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing remains under US sanctions for human rights abuses. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-builds-new-silicon-island-house-its-ai-ambitions The Business Times en 2026-10-08T13:39:05+08:00 Malaysia builds a new ‘Silicon Island’ to house its AI ambitions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5323ca7b9419b942db3a7254671f84fb959a3a24894014e05b72eb1ea57ea3a9 Once complete, the 930-hectare area is expected to entrench Malaysia’s role in the global semiconductor industry and create some 220,000 jobs by 2050. Once complete, the 930-hectare area is expected to entrench Malaysia’s role in the global semiconductor industry and create some 220,000 jobs by 2050. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysian-chip-firm-sqai-said-plan-us73-million-ipo-early-2027 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T13:08:15+08:00 Malaysian chip firm SQAI said to plan US$73 million IPO in early 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a87b2fb4154c6e7a5c7e8b2d9fc69ceed00fa75b310539dac8a99b907befae8a SQAI’s draft prospectus shows it aims to sell about 337.5 million shares and use the proceeds on facility expansion, research and development and other areas.  SQAI’s draft prospectus shows it aims to sell about 337.5 million shares and use the proceeds on facility expansion, research and development and other areas.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/china-based-suspect-south-korea-bank-hacks-used-ai-claude-tools-crowdstrike-report The Business Times en 2026-10-08T12:34:02+08:00 China-based suspect in South Korea bank hacks used AI, Claude tools: CrowdStrike report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c3b49e7fee6e9b69d0e2b09462106969b709cbf1dba01fe33cac9c3b6164e0ab CrowdStrike said it made the assessment "with moderate confidence” based on the use of the Chinese-developed tool and Chinese-language prompts. CrowdStrike said it made the assessment "with moderate confidence” based on the use of the Chinese-developed tool and Chinese-language prompts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/travel-wellness/i-gave-my-dream-realise-dreams-others-cambodian-law-graduate-turned-ngo-co-founder?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T12:00:00+08:00 ‘I gave up my dream to realise the dreams of others’: Cambodian law graduate-turned-NGO co-founder https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/da556e9340c9caa267f7495a921ce5ed9e49b2e1494a2e37e950ce547f697dc4 Ngon Sokleap, CEO and co-founder of Smiling Gecko Cambodia. Ngon Sokleap, CEO and co-founder of Smiling Gecko Cambodia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/we-will-not-stop-hiring-uob-ceo-plans-recruit-1000-graduates-ai-reshapes-entry-level-work?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T12:00:00+08:00 ‘We will not stop hiring’: UOB CEO on plans to recruit 1,000 graduates as AI reshapes entry-level work https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f2034ae83515646e96078c6d04cdd7ae5d10a33456ae2ca30fb06c47f164887 The bank is committed to investing in the next generation and building the workforce UOB will need in the years ahead, says CEO Wee Ee Cheong. The bank is committed to investing in the next generation and building the workforce UOB will need in the years ahead, says CEO Wee Ee Cheong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reinvented-pc-microsoft-says-new-laptop-nvidia-chip-outperforms-macbooks-ai-tasks The Business Times en 2026-10-08T11:54:07+08:00 ‘Reinvented’ PC: Microsoft says new laptop with Nvidia chip outperforms MacBooks on AI tasks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dc0cce4a7805cfa9ca1bba3c8ff420df720be9a3d2d09d8f04b9b6d0c8921508 The device will start at US$2,599, about US$400 less than an entry-level version of the MacBook Pro. The device will start at US$2,599, about US$400 less than an entry-level version of the MacBook Pro. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/amazons-fresh-job-cuts-hit-retail-division-under-1000-white-collar-staff-affected-source-says The Business Times en 2026-10-08T11:15:16+08:00 Amazon’s fresh job cuts hit retail division; under 1,000 white collar staff affected, source says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d47e75b5d6bae61ae4c1397dab723dc600cf4587ad51fbdc364034b6e7c09060 The cuts which hit the unit overseeing the main e-commerce site coincide with one of Amazon’s biggest shopping days, which it calls Prime Big Deal Days. The cuts which hit the unit overseeing the main e-commerce site coincide with one of Amazon’s biggest shopping days, which it calls Prime Big Deal Days. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysian-chip-designers-eye-new-business-through-japanese-foundry-rapidus?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T10:47:41+08:00 Malaysian chip designers eye new business through Japanese foundry Rapidus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0345c5d1da97b2f3aacaa080b948ff18611505478a9b17a637d61e3460e1adb8 The logo of Rapidus displayed at the company’s Tokyo headquarters. Rapidus says the ecosystem framework aims to address the global advanced semiconductor talent shortage. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/nvidia-backed-firmus-said-close-books-mega-ipo-struggles The Business Times en 2026-10-08T10:41:11+08:00 Nvidia-backed Firmus said to close books as mega IPO struggles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c822622726d930313f6308d8cff47ac9db0c86720192f084ea51fb88b452d9d4 The close of the bookbuilding process was said to have moved up to Thursday from Friday after early indications from investors well in excess of the offer size. The close of the bookbuilding process was said to have moved up to Thursday from Friday after early indications from investors well in excess of the offer size. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-ocbc-uob-rout-lops-billions-sti-inflation-rate-concerns-spook-investors?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T10:32:10+08:00 DBS, OCBC, UOB rout lops billions off STI as inflation, rate concerns spook investors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54e991d301dbd5db5bcb42ea92a115fbe190e198de518e663c5932a68540f5d7 All three local banks ended lower, with OCBC declining 4.3% or S$1.30 to S$29. All three local banks ended lower, with OCBC declining 4.3% or S$1.30 to S$29. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/japan-south-korea-shares-fall-asian-stocks-drop-inflation-fears-oil-gains The Business Times en 2026-10-08T10:03:26+08:00 Japan, South Korea shares fall as Asian stocks drop on inflation fears, oil gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d14a84501f67dc06fb3996b3a6f3e03f5a5003048e862287dbb9e983bc030902 As at 9.03 am Tokyo time, the Hang Seng futures fell 0.6%, Japan’s Topix fell 0.9% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.4%. As at 9.03 am Tokyo time, the Hang Seng futures fell 0.6%, Japan’s Topix fell 0.9% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.4%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-prices-recover-two-month-low-us-dollar-rally-stalls The Business Times en 2026-10-08T09:16:52+08:00 Gold prices recover from two-month low as US dollar rally stalls https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1dea99b6412cdbb5162d6a2b840397b3a6b1916b1955ceb75d9a8c550819c870 The pullback in the US dollar makes greenback-denominated gold less expensive for holders of other currencies. The pullback in the US dollar makes greenback-denominated gold less expensive for holders of other currencies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/samsung-reaches-new-profit-record-memory-chip-windfall The Business Times en 2026-10-08T09:04:18+08:00 Samsung reaches new profit record with memory chip windfall https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ef497224b0fcd2118be6a9a0ff312191ea74f95caced5c0be24fbf743337e1cc Samsung’s chip plant in Hwaseong, South Korea. The results underscore how sharply the economics of the AI boom have swung in favour of the firm. Samsung’s chip plant in Hwaseong, South Korea. The results underscore how sharply the economics of the AI boom have swung in favour of the firm. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/revolut-set-cbd-office-collyer-quay-puts-s350-million-singapore-expansion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T09:00:00+08:00 Revolut to set up CBD office in Collyer Quay, puts S$350 million into Singapore expansion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2a8d2adcd663236fb4ad321d6a9050e9256c07b5c03ce5f4b944905aefb07837 The 8,880 sq ft space at Collyer Quay Centre is slated to open in early 2027. The 8,880 sq ft space at Collyer Quay Centre is slated to open in early 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sk-hynixs-flash-memory-unit-solidigm-said-pick-banks-us-ipo-2027 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T08:33:35+08:00 SK Hynix’s flash memory unit Solidigm said to pick banks for US IPO in 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/505c38c78dfd6bb4de7c258f977cb390abf708c15f40dcd4979685579013883f A listing could take place as soon as 2027 and value the company at up to US$100 billion. A listing could take place as soon as 2027 and value the company at up to US$100 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-sia-capitaland-investment?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T08:17:36+08:00 Stocks to watch: SIA, CapitaLand Investment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b8116103d44e825c63cf28f6d94fae19829527cb6319e12b20bb3b8f034347f Singapore Airlines and Air India will offer standalone code-share flights and “enhanced” frequent-flyer benefits. Singapore Airlines and Air India will offer standalone code-share flights and “enhanced” frequent-flyer benefits. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/attacks-tankers-hormuz-hit-highest-any-week-start-iran-war-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-10-08T07:06:11+08:00 Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f237bac91e75b3a140b98741458f24a66a7a6299bc1ab66ea2cdeea4021a4e5e In the week of Sep 28 to Oct 5, there were at least 12 attacks on oil, LNG and liquefied petroleum gas tankers around the Strait of Hormuz, data shows. In the week of Sep 28 to Oct 5, there were at least 12 attacks on oil, LNG and liquefied petroleum gas tankers around the Strait of Hormuz, data shows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/right-dominates-south-america-their-mandate-weaker-it-looks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T07:00:00+08:00 The right dominates South America – but their mandate is weaker than it looks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ba0eb3266e1ade0acfc56ac979646bd653e63a02c46983e01cb14aa1a6975dac A Flavio Bolsonaro win in Brazil would give the right the continent’s largest economy and hand Washington its most valuable regional ally. A Flavio Bolsonaro win in Brazil would give the right the continent’s largest economy and hand Washington its most valuable regional ally. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/cakes-clicks-gen-z-couple-turns-cake-content-18-revenue-boost?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T07:00:00+08:00 From cakes to clicks: Gen Z couple turns cake content into an 18% revenue boost https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c5cb4995a1ca4df9cb41b62d7ccbc737a8ae37194b1f3d69d1c77fb8cddf073 Chan Kai Yang and Zhuo Jiayi are taking their family cake business beyond the kitchen by using social media to build a brand around their creations. Chan Kai Yang and Zhuo Jiayi are taking their family cake business beyond the kitchen by using social media to build a brand around their creations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/banks-cannot-fight-modern-scams-fragmented-data The Business Times en 2026-10-08T07:00:00+08:00 Banks cannot fight modern scams with fragmented data https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b07760495d8debdf6b6f5969abb84b1ade26d84b77250a1fd2d9e0e0fd48ffb In more than 80% of scams in H1 2026, the victims moved the money themselves; scammers did not take control of their accounts, creating a new challenge for banks. In more than 80% of scams in H1 2026, the victims moved the money themselves; scammers did not take control of their accounts, creating a new challenge for banks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-legacy-car-companies-should-go-goodwill-hunting?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T07:00:00+08:00 Why legacy car companies should go goodwill hunting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c9e7d250914e695d7e8f1059aa529032be94dd00044bf69b414ef6f511e839c5 The triumph of the tried-and-true over the bold-and-new presents a lesson for legacy car companies. The triumph of the tried-and-true over the bold-and-new presents a lesson for legacy car companies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/emerging-enterprise/emerging-enterprise-2026/building-bridges-spaces-between?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-08T07:00:00+08:00 Building bridges in the spaces between https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eb6534a7006b287a4b9d0f38c905247a2f11a3815e515d6e68fcf11b00c58491 Singapore skyline The Emerging Enterprise Award celebrates young businesses across Asia that pair innovation with sustainable growth and the ability to scale. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/broadcom-plans-us50-billion-financing-openai-chips-wsj-says The Business Times en 2026-10-08T06:53:45+08:00 Broadcom plans US$50 billion financing for OpenAI chips, WSJ says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3a8e9d424aa442bdb2cfa95c1316860546e5eb9c77e582c6cbe04739160940df Broadcom said in June it established a platform to help finance over 20 gigawatts in computing capacity for AI developers including Anthropic and OpenAI. Broadcom said in June it established a platform to help finance over 20 gigawatts in computing capacity for AI developers including Anthropic and OpenAI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-airports-strikes-kill-three-yemen-fighting-escalates-syria-provide-hormuz-bypass-option The Business Times en 2026-10-08T06:42:26+08:00 Saudi airports strikes kill three as Yemen fighting escalates; Syria to provide Hormuz-bypass option https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/79288a5c12e127a95aff7e619858d60e86db332cdc029f3d0aac4e3458c3ad9a Smoke rises from a Saudi Aramco refinery after reported Houthi attacks (pictured). The airport attacks were part of a series of strikes targeting aviation infrastructure. Smoke rises from a Saudi Aramco refinery after reported Houthi attacks (pictured). The airport attacks were part of a series of strikes targeting aviation infrastructure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-jumps-middle-east-supply-concerns-persist-amid-shipping-attacks The Business Times en 2026-10-08T06:09:13+08:00 Oil jumps as Middle East supply concerns persist amid shipping attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69faea95cf0c647eca6d692ec870f885d1ef2452d15ef5039bd696d8e12c941f Oil prices are also gaining on supply curtailments as a hurricane moves toward offshore production areas in the US. Oil prices are also gaining on supply curtailments as a hurricane moves toward offshore production areas in the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/european-shares-slip-after-three-day-gain-rise-oil-yields-weigh The Business Times en 2026-10-08T05:58:22+08:00 European shares slip after three-day gain as rise in oil, yields weigh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a3149005856641743256efd978de14bf2869e3e8a511e69fe832a4df67b091af Tech and mining stocks led declines. Tech and mining stocks led declines. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-ends-lower-record-highs-treasury-yields-climb The Business Times en 2026-10-08T05:54:38+08:00 Wall Street ends lower, off record highs, as Treasury yields climb https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9ed05900195e85c5242b39aa74906a3d8f017eb30e83aad14945b5b3750e3d37 Stocks pared losses after crude prices turned lower following the International Energy Agency’s agreement to speed up the release of oil stocks, prioritizing diesel. Stocks pared losses after crude prices turned lower following the International Energy Agency’s agreement to speed up the release of oil stocks, prioritizing diesel.