https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/less-travel-translates-higher-demand-consumer-goods-drives-freight-rates-flexport The Business Times en 2026-06-14T16:00:00+08:00 Less travel translates into higher demand for consumer goods, drives up freight rates: Flexport https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/13ffca57c2ede015532cfd87884474fb8ea7172d71466f9f8cdab0f4ae4daed2 Nerijus Poskus, Flexport's global head of ocean procurement, Nerijus Poskus, Flexport's global head of ocean procurement, is bullish about premium express services as demand for AI products takes off. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/british-forces-intercept-russian-shadow-fleet-oil-tanker-attempting-cross-english-channel The Business Times en 2026-06-14T15:45:29+08:00 British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to cross English Channel https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ee880b0d75763de3d263ff48b5a361f62163cb176c3338da4e31e8b1f3a5fbd0 Keir Starmer, UK prime minister, leaves 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions in London, UK, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Starmer and leaders in Northern Ireland condemned anti-migrant violence that broke out in Belfast on Tuesday, following a knife attack believed to have been committed by a refugee of Sudanese descent. Photographer: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fueling Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” UK PM Starmer said in a post on X. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-koreas-world-beating-stock-market-eyes-msci-developed-status The Business Times en 2026-06-14T15:28:29+08:00 South Korea’s world-beating stock market eyes MSCI developed status https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6784b0485aad72476d3ee6315e593a8a5a8eaf5dc94b0cfbd698309b575ec0da South Korea's equity market has nearly tripled in value over the past year to about US$4.4 trillion, briefly overtaking India as the world’s sixth-largest. South Korea's equity market has nearly tripled in value over the past year to about US$4.4 trillion, briefly overtaking India as the world’s sixth-largest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australia-bets-high-speed-rail-line-housing-crisis-fix The Business Times en 2026-06-14T15:21:37+08:00 Australia bets on high speed rail line as a housing crisis fix https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83846efc316a58e10a2272580f3bdbd67f0da3eb39fac70d34c38eea2a88ec3c Academics say Australia’s growing population, as well as persistent housing crises in major cities, now tip the scales in favour of high-speed rail compared with during the 1980s. Academics say Australia’s growing population, as well as persistent housing crises in major cities, now tip the scales in favour of high-speed rail compared with during the 1980s. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/switzerland-votes-plan-cap-population-10-million The Business Times en 2026-06-14T14:18:16+08:00 Switzerland votes on plan to cap population at 10 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3477ea1dc714868456043f3ec9e4f4f06173fd431d7500689268eab6167ff757 The outcome of the vote could force the government to curb immigration within four years if the current brisk pace of population growth persists. The outcome of the vote could force the government to curb immigration within four years if the current brisk pace of population growth persists. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-meet-middle-east-partners-sidelines-g7-france The Business Times en 2026-06-14T13:29:47+08:00 Trump to meet Middle East partners on sidelines of G7 in France https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0fdc7b8e48fbfe5ab8749ca9ecd25c4d1dfba0f8eef57f416af0917c332396f US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada, on Jun 16, 2025. US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada, on Jun 16, 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/mag-7-mangos-spacex-ipo-forces-name-rethink-wall-streets-tech-stock-moniker The Business Times en 2026-06-14T11:57:28+08:00 Mag 7? Mangos? SpaceX IPO forces name rethink on Wall Street’s tech-stock moniker https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2ce72419404da1576bedb1ef8663dc022b5492c069d5f87f847bf1f43f6a890a SpaceX's IPO, the biggest in US history, vaulted the firm's value above two Mag 7 members. SpaceX's IPO, the biggest in US history, vaulted the firm's value above two Mag 7 members. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-turns-80-cage-fight-white-house-even-political-woes-mount The Business Times en 2026-06-14T11:17:07+08:00 Trump turns 80 with cage fight at the White House, even as political woes mount https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6655b748f6bc36115a85777205af66a54ee47d90a7bef9893cefac8bf30b5d5b The temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card at the White House is taller than the building itself, with seating for 4,300 guests. The temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card at the White House is taller than the building itself, with seating for 4,300 guests. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/abandoned-titanic-failing-ancient-towns-why-chinas-tourism-boom-leaves-white-elephants-behind The Business Times en 2026-06-14T10:00:00+08:00 Abandoned ‘Titanic’, failing ‘ancient towns’: Why China’s tourism boom leaves white elephants behind https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/28f9fd7c9c7d28f1344eed6369aba2b4ae266c3f1c35f1a24f45a25fea3fde26 (From left) Dushan county’s ambitious Shuisi Building project and an unfinished, full-scale replica of the Titanic in Daying county. (From left) Dushan county’s ambitious Shuisi Building project and an unfinished, full-scale replica of the Titanic in Daying county. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/anthropic-pulls-its-most-advanced-ai-models-including-mythos-after-us-bars-foreign-access The Business Times en 2026-06-14T09:51:39+08:00 Anthropic pulls its most advanced AI models, including Mythos, after US bars foreign access https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8cfbbd896e7f4c1eb571d0fac01d8e6da682443b8e8073df4165633e2609db6f The US government told Anthropic to suspend access to the Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models by any foreign national “whether inside or outside the United States". The US government told Anthropic to suspend access to the Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models by any foreign national “whether inside or outside the United States". https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-fever-sends-some-vintage-luxury-watches-melting-furnace The Business Times en 2026-06-14T09:15:26+08:00 Gold fever sends some vintage luxury watches to the melting furnace https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f5527c65063fd1ed96437010f837aaba996986d0766521a5fe8eb028ea125aa1 An old luxury watch in a furnace to be melted down for gold at Hatton Garden Metals in London on Jun 10. An old luxury watch in a furnace to be melted down for gold at Hatton Garden Metals in London on Jun 10. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trump-says-deal-end-war-will-be-signed-june-14-iran-casts-doubt-over-timing The Business Times en 2026-06-14T08:20:08+08:00 Trump says deal to end war will be signed on June 14, but Iran casts doubt over timing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e1c46a6316e34b6da93c51450d1909392a1ad05e8e5f90d1cfa7404ae92b4445 A protest in Teheran ahead of an expected signing of an agreement to end the US-Iran war in this screengrab from a social media video released on Jun 13. A protest in Teheran ahead of an expected signing of an agreement to end the US-Iran war in this screengrab from a social media video released on Jun 13. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/why-irans-threat-against-undersea-cables-could-be-bigger-weapon-oil The Business Times en 2026-06-13T15:34:40+08:00 Why Iran’s threat against undersea cables could be a bigger weapon than oil https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/56e16cc6415146f31900cf5078bc6d8e518a7f60bb0d11da1cc62fa18e8b17e6 What lies beneath these ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz is another potential chokepoint: undersea cables vital for global Internet communications. What lies beneath these ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz is another potential chokepoint: undersea cables vital for global Internet communications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/traders-are-most-positive-us-dollar-february-2025 The Business Times en 2026-06-13T13:27:09+08:00 Traders are most positive on US dollar since February 2025 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/29c34cf8015d3f78a527fcad3cba28a4533dcef239429a0840dd6b08cd18fec5 Speculative traders have been holding bets on a stronger US currency for the past 13 weeks, according to the CFTC data. Speculative traders have been holding bets on a stronger US currency for the past 13 weeks, according to the CFTC data. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/musk-worlds-first-trillionaire-who-was-first-billionaire The Business Times en 2026-06-13T11:14:14+08:00 Musk is the world’s first trillionaire. Who was the first billionaire? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a4477f795356be639677639b4cbb8adca6e455107f967a46c896cbbf87d525f5 SpaceX ended the day valued at more than US$2 trillion, pushing Elon Musk’s net worth to US$1.2 trillion. SpaceX ended the day valued at more than US$2 trillion, pushing Elon Musk’s net worth to US$1.2 trillion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/oil-brent-falls-lowest-march-expected-peace-deal The Business Times en 2026-06-13T09:23:14+08:00 Oil: Brent falls to lowest since March on expected peace deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4ebe6152ea050193eeb2597ee11c68197637996ace5fda059eca647c2354b818 US West Texas Intermediate crude finishes at US$84.88, down US$2.83, or 3.2%. US West Texas Intermediate crude finishes at US$84.88, down US$2.83, or 3.2%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us-wall-street-ends-higher-spacexs-market-debut-dominates The Business Times en 2026-06-13T09:12:17+08:00 US: Wall Street ends higher as SpaceX’s market debut dominates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e452f13c1f736e949e45652cee371d91e46f6e027009a05396c7b9fdd978f147 Market participants were glued to shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which began trading on the Nasdaq on Jun 12. Market participants were glued to shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which began trading on the Nasdaq on Jun 12. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/shares-spacex-end-first-day-us160-95-19-ipo-price The Business Times en 2026-06-13T07:53:02+08:00 Shares of SpaceX end first day at US$160.95, up 19% from IPO price https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3827a2a079f9dcb94ed8313a8220336e77475520b77df6969ae109a76d8a53a8 Elon Musk’s SpaceX has started trading in the stock market after the biggest initial public offering in Wall Street history. Elon Musk’s SpaceX has started trading in the stock market after the biggest initial public offering in Wall Street history. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/alternative-diesel-can-help-singapore-balance-resilience-and-decarbonisation The Business Times en 2026-06-13T07:00:00+08:00 Alternative diesel can help Singapore balance resilience and decarbonisation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/111ebfa05ed98a20ff935670c1318426f3033bbe8d09e4fb47c8ed5241ea46e6 Several South-east Asian countries have incorporated biodiesel blending into their transport fuel systems. From a resilience perspective, biodiesel’s value lies not in eliminating exposure to global markets, but in reducing reliance on a single supply chain. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/spacex-set-surge-past-us2-trillion-valuation-blockbuster-nasdaq-debut The Business Times en 2026-06-12T22:45:03+08:00 SpaceX set to surge past US$2 trillion valuation in blockbuster Nasdaq debut https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ead18d71e1afc753275fd8a5f522e2a97cfa4e03b6f3b741558a8337d0f40f98 SpaceX's shares were indicated to open around US$175 a share, or about a 30 per cent jump from its US$135 IPO price. SpaceX's shares were indicated to open around US$175 a share, or about a 30 per cent jump from its US$135 IPO price. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/spacexs-record-ipo-said-draw-over-us350-billion-demand The Business Times en 2026-06-12T22:17:46+08:00 SpaceX’s record IPO said to draw over US$350 billion in demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5cce1566dfea9550cb5135dba5f3dc0c119a832398be645ea0bfed6b55b88fa8 SpaceX has made history with the biggest-ever IPO, launching it into the top ranks of the largest public companies. SpaceX has made history with the biggest-ever IPO, launching it into the top ranks of the largest public companies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-sp-dow-edge-higher-middle-east-deal-hopes-spacex-debut-focus The Business Times en 2026-06-12T22:11:41+08:00 US stocks: S&P, Dow edge higher on Middle East deal hopes; SpaceX debut in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b8198e42599bd9a7d6c1476334546eaa0f0ba2d291a0475518feaade5cf779b3 The three major US indices opened mixed on Friday. The three major US indices opened mixed on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/rolex-raises-gold-watch-prices-again-super-rich-buyers-are-undeterred The Business Times en 2026-06-12T22:02:46+08:00 Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/92f3754ca01c5c2b7eb73d35e786437e02abda19106a7f48adb69f72baa75a06 Rolex increased average prices on its watches by 6.2 per cent in January in Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. Rolex increased average prices on its watches by 6.2 per cent in January in Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/sam-bankman-fried-loses-bid-overturn-crypto-fraud-conviction The Business Times en 2026-06-12T21:39:00+08:00 Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud conviction https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ee4fd9e228896f80c393636dbd3dc42639cb99bd63af02b32c226064ece6afb Sam Bankman-Fried will be eligible for release in 2044. Sam Bankman-Fried will be eligible for release in 2044. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/day-life-equities-analyst The Business Times en 2026-06-12T21:09:43+08:00 A day in the life of an equities analyst https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5e1f70919ede19be5bf256603b7ba6cc2f842ab3a81c118ec72ca8bfb71dfe24 Generic pix of the ticker tape at the SGX Centre 1, located in Shenton Way, on April 22, 2024. A ticker is a symbol, a unique combination of letters and numbers that represent a particular stock or security listed on an exchange. Trades are executed based on a company's ticker symbol, which is recorded in the exchange's trading system. Artificial intelligence is changing the way analysts work by automating data gathering and information processing, for example. Beyond written reports, analysts now also communicate through podcasts, videos and social media. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/nestle-india-rejects-allegations-infestation-its-maggi-noodles The Business Times en 2026-06-12T20:59:52+08:00 Nestle India rejects allegations of infestation in its Maggi noodles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c497524f0facf7306feb4b5c0fdfa8ee6813608fb49c19c005982be2d9953d36 Packets of Nestle's Maggi noodles at a supermarket in Mumbai, India, March 16, 2021. Packets of Nestle's Maggi noodles at a supermarket in Mumbai, India, March 16, 2021. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-markets-are-much-cheaper-beware-crackdown-overseas-trading-amundi-cio The Business Times en 2026-06-12T20:57:43+08:00 China markets are ‘much cheaper’, but beware the crackdown on overseas trading: Amundi CIO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cc10f5bff1a436e19df2c74ba503b0e70fe6f8dcd6b099ff3eb67435cd7a8031 Vincent Mortier, chief investment officer of French asset manager Amundi, speaks at the annual Amundi World Investment Forum 2026. Vincent Mortier, chief investment officer of Amundi, says China’s competitiveness in exports is still high, even as domestic consumption remains an issue. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/indias-inflation-accelerates-3-93-may-remains-tad-below-rbi-target The Business Times en 2026-06-12T20:33:13+08:00 India’s inflation accelerates to 3.93% in May, remains a tad below RBI target https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3c8498b2b5dd59a44828c25428eb406f76aba3bcb9f4f4c26c35a2f2cbf652a5 Food inflation accelerated to 4.78 per cent in May from 4.2 per cent in April. Food inflation accelerated to 4.78 per cent in May from 4.2 per cent in April. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/revised-framework-single-family-offices-take-effect-jun-15-mas The Business Times en 2026-06-12T20:25:13+08:00 Revised framework for single family offices to take effect on Jun 15: MAS https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd2387fbbd42652953a52619045e15a067e3710bd7ea4c3bc1364aee2d2e6ece The revised framework is meant to simplify the process for SFOs to establish operations in Singapore. The revised framework is meant to simplify the process for SFOs to establish operations in Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/europes-top-carmakers-urge-simple-made-europe-rules The Business Times en 2026-06-12T20:15:57+08:00 Europe’s top carmakers urge simple ‘Made in Europe’ rules https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/274e6a1a708d494ca54c45fee5ea061053469d0f1e6ed5ce809f91aa250b855d The EU has been weighing a “Made in Europe” framework as part of broader industrial policy in the shift to electrification. The EU has been weighing a “Made in Europe” framework as part of broader industrial policy in the shift to electrification. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-japan-consider-pausing-bond-taper-next-fiscal-year-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-06-12T19:43:21+08:00 Bank of Japan to consider pausing bond taper next fiscal year, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/79e70c27fe377933af85d26a2f65d51fa81d56dd0384c69f067b7355397ceb48 At its June 15 to 16 meeting, the BOJ will review its bond taper plan, running through March next year, and lay out a new plan for fiscal 2027 and beyond. At its June 15 to 16 meeting, the BOJ will review its bond taper plan, running through March next year, and lay out a new plan for fiscal 2027 and beyond. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/important-remain-involved-why-stanchart-didnt-walk-away-singapore-marathon The Business Times en 2026-06-12T19:42:32+08:00 ‘Important to remain involved’: Why StanChart didn’t walk away from the Singapore Marathon https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/44b69a9c4b3bc6801326ca4ca8b0d3d298724e7f0777e65a38633ade27208396 Patrick Lee, the CEO of Singapore, Asean and South Asia, StanChart, says the bank is the sponsor of the 10 km race and there will be thousands of people signed up for that. Patrick Lee, CEO of Singapore, Asean and South Asia, StanChart, says the bank is the sponsor of the 10 km race and there will be thousands of people signed up for that. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/comfortdelgro-sees-china-and-singapore-key-robotaxi-markets The Business Times en 2026-06-12T19:14:20+08:00 ComfortDelGro sees China and Singapore as key robotaxi markets  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/21e9644ba6b739c797920422ffe594e3229bcc0f270fbe198b9eb76fbfd395ec ComfortDelGro's robotaxis currently operate as a commercial service in Guangzhou, China. ComfortDelGro's robotaxis currently operate as a commercial service in Guangzhou, China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-198-ubs-cuts-asia-esg-staff-s-e-asian-renewables-assets-face-high-climate-risk The Business Times en 2026-06-12T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 198: UBS cuts Asia ESG staff; S-E Asian renewables assets face high climate risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/928daad810a82f0938c318fcc9ffdf7a039fd6758fb5802c602e7c34c6b00c1b Foundit Insights Tracker data show that green jobs’ share of total hiring posts has increased to 4.4 per cent in the first five months of 2026, from 2.8 per cent in 2023. Foundit Insights Tracker data show that green jobs’ share of total hiring posts has increased to 4.4 per cent in the first five months of 2026, from 2.8 per cent in 2023. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-jun-122 The Business Times en 2026-06-12T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Jun 12) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3d88d252a7d583f13d3ac1cddfb28bff40c3a37fea1cd8a9c485d097bcc6da2b Some industry watchers wonder if Orchard Road can hold its own next to competing retail destinations, both global and local. Some industry watchers wonder if Orchard Road can hold its own next to competing retail destinations, both global and local. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-iran-edge-toward-interim-deal-signing-close-g7-next-week The Business Times en 2026-06-12T18:35:49+08:00 US, Iran edge toward interim deal signing close to G7 next week https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/98dab925ca8c2c3cf1123f7a5d6b9010dba01e03788e13fbe2a52bd52e7beba0 Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 11, 2026. Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 11, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-continue-rally-friday-sti-0-8 The Business Times en 2026-06-12T18:31:46+08:00 Singapore stocks continue rally on Friday; STI up 0.8% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7452d2271606255b652d5bed91d550d575a6441ecc1b95be223c81aab4c86df3 Across the broader market on Jun 12, gainers outnumbered losers 376 to 194, after 1.4 billion securities worth S$2 billion changed hands. Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 376 to 194, as 1.4 billion securities worth S$2 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/small-japan-firms-say-high-procurement-costs-biggest-hit-middle-east-war-survey The Business Times en 2026-06-12T18:02:17+08:00 Small Japan firms say high procurement costs biggest hit from Middle East war: survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8ae3a49895d88e653175b0f90be232d4963ae36927517fafcdc5917048c41d91 Japanese firms urge the government to secure stable energy supplies and provide relief on electricity, petrol and fuel costs. Japanese firms urge the government to secure stable energy supplies and provide relief on electricity, petrol and fuel costs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/mercedes-gle-400-e-coupe-review-why-benz-could-be-worth-half-million-after-all The Business Times en 2026-06-12T18:00:00+08:00 Mercedes GLE 400 e Coupe review: Why this Benz could be worth half a million after all https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e54cb498372d6ac4d65ba3d80fda0ea7e7711970b161697b66967021b438a578 The GLE 400 e Coupe is an off-roader with four-wheel drive, a luxury car and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. The GLE 400 e Coupe is an off-roader with four-wheel drive, a luxury car and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/too-many-people-are-shockingly-bad-prioritisation The Business Times en 2026-06-12T18:00:00+08:00 Too many people are shockingly bad at prioritisation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0418e9b8b551ad8aff89e2424057f21b7ede3eb600b0206330269bb4e051768b When people have to make a choice about what to do next, they often pick the thing that seems achievable, even if that is not in their interests. When people have to make a choice about what to do next, they often pick the thing that seems achievable, even if that is not in their interests. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/chips-still-king-singapore-exports-amid-non-tech-upswing-asia The Business Times en 2026-06-12T17:58:15+08:00 Chips still king of Singapore exports amid non-tech upswing in Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c31cc648dea2b5658ce7c944505182c291936c4156de38bade4167c399c19231 Economists expect growth in Singapore exports to persist in the months ahead, with sustained outperformance of the electronics and semiconductor segments. Economists expect growth in Singapore exports to persist in the months ahead, with sustained outperformance of the electronics and semiconductor segments. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnams-stock-market-liquidity-dries-after-vn-indexs-record-run-may The Business Times en 2026-06-12T17:50:20+08:00 Vietnam’s stock market liquidity dries up after VN-Index’s record run in May https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75f15839323d0b1161c2a42af22bcc9c4b4bfa3b09333294c5cce12a300e07c7 The average daily trading value of Vietnamese stocks in 2026 so far has reached around US$789 million. The average daily trading value of Vietnamese stocks in 2026 so far has reached around US$789 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/hawkish-fed-hot-inflation-fragile-currencies-aseans-delicate-balancing-act-explained The Business Times en 2026-06-12T17:46:00+08:00 Hawkish Fed, hot inflation, fragile currencies: ASEAN’s delicate balancing act explained https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cdfa62ee1382ee7d4762dd979fc2f6b77a9262ba676aae50e865d0f8c3b741d3 CPI and PPI reports expected to reach multi-year highs due to fuel cost shocks over in the US. CPI and PPI reports expected to reach multi-year highs due to fuel cost shocks over in the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/uk-lags-rivals-curbing-influx-cheap-parcels-china The Business Times en 2026-06-12T17:26:45+08:00 UK lags rivals in curbing influx of cheap parcels from China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/24b76fede0467ab6ef51cf8571b6d0f2b4bb7a1a04923328df5e7ce21455ca9e British retailers are pushing for the UK government to take steps to close a tax loophole they say is helping companies such as Shein and Temu gain market share. British retailers are pushing for the UK government to take steps to close a tax loophole they say is helping companies such as Shein and Temu gain market share.