https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/hao-mart-owner-resisting-ogs-mortgage-foreclosure-his-gcb?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T20:30:43+08:00 Hao Mart owner resisting OG’s mortgage foreclosure on his GCB https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75de03295ebff4f15ec229504ac8817ad24012087f88d7d772575a10e0086d4b Hao Mart was evicted by department store operator OG on alleged rental arrears and breaches of the lease agreement, less than two years into the lease. Hao Mart was evicted by department store operator OG on alleged rental arrears and breaches of the lease agreement, less than two years into the lease. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/akzo-nobel-sell-south-east-asia-paints-business-nippon-paint-us1-35-billion The Business Times en 2026-10-05T20:14:02+08:00 Akzo Nobel to sell South-east Asia paints business to Nippon Paint for US$1.35 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/23c5ff13783691578da174f221be2b9fb348b5fe6e54e1a354292904714fc4b2 Akzo Nobel, the Dulux paint-maker, earlier divested its decorative paints operations in India and Pakistan for US$1.6 billion and 50 million euros, respectively. Akzo Nobel, the Dulux paint-maker, earlier divested its decorative paints operations in India and Pakistan for US$1.6 billion and 50 million euros, respectively. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/half-new-accounts-private-banks-singapore-industry-group-opened-month-abs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T19:55:54+08:00 Half of new accounts at private banks in Singapore industry group opened in a month: ABS https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1edf0e5d9a76dd8415479f7181392e89c6f8315f295d05375b911ae9d88fc57c Most member banks of the Private Banking Industry Group have reduced their account-opening times since end-2025, says the Association of Banks in Singapore. Most member banks of the Private Banking Industry Group have reduced their account-opening times since end-2025, says the Association of Banks in Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/semiconductor-firm-mi-material-lodges-preliminary-prospectus-raise-indicative-s168-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T19:50:47+08:00 Semiconductor firm Mi Material lodges preliminary prospectus to raise an indicative S$168 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1bf8819db90654a7729da0bb4b83ea680c141d6cb47eb45ee807b640e616c14b It will offer 77.5 million offering shares at an indicative offering price of S$1.80, with the final price to be confirmed on prospectus registration. It will offer 77.5 million offering shares at an indicative offering price of S$1.80, with the final price to be confirmed on prospectus registration. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/seized-sentosa-cove-bungalows-money-launderers-su-haijin-and-two-others-hit-market?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T19:28:16+08:00 Seized Sentosa Cove bungalows of money launderers Su Haijin and two others hit the market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6d78009dfbdd95e200b8aea03ad29610f629883c6a9962ab85b7d5773911d052 Three bungalows owned by convicted money launderers Zhang Ruijin and his lover Lin Baoying in Sentosa Cove are up for sale.   Three bungalows owned by convicted money launderers Zhang Ruijin and his lover Lin Baoying in Sentosa Cove are up for sale.   https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/shopping-spree-why-investors-are-after-singapore-retail-assets?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T18:40:21+08:00 Shopping spree: Why investors are after Singapore retail assets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1928e056588cdc99b9e1ebdfc433d63ac06a1ea603c1c84a6d7e832781858cd0 CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust acquired Paragon from Cuscaden Peak for S$3.9 billion. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust acquired Paragon from Cuscaden Peak for S$3.9 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-track-regional-gains-monday-sti-0-5?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T18:35:45+08:00 Singapore shares track regional gains on Monday; STI up 0.5% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad91b730f61507c7291431626b48abce0e575091303a13bdeb48f276e9226b3d Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 269 to 225, as 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion change hands. Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 269 to 225, as 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/clean-kinetics-breaks-ground-s2-5-million-solar-project-sats-thailands-central-kitchen?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T18:35:13+08:00 Clean Kinetics breaks ground on S$2.5 million solar project in Sats Thailand’s central kitchen https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2756440b42eae84e4a3ed7073a5620307b4a74251fee89fa532af0cce3bd27b Groundbreaking ceremony Targeted for completion by end-January 2027, the project entails the installation of about 5,000 solar panels on rooftops, carports and on the ground. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-5?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T18:24:12+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 5) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9168db067503b59bba5bce545f50cb1bbc812fa2f0535218c403b8ae8f973e1f Tech employment in non-tech sectors rose 5.3% year on year to 130,900, while the number of tech professionals in tech sectors increased 1.8% to 91,300.  Tech employment in non-tech sectors rose 5.3% year on year to 130,900, while the number of tech professionals in tech sectors increased 1.8% to 91,300.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-booming-economy-not-helping-trump The Business Times en 2026-10-05T18:00:00+08:00 Why a booming economy is not helping Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2a896e316c7abb45b5fe2ea5ea80014dfbe59f8aa0fc6e2d28646c5a2c832f69 Frustration with the US economy predates both AI and President Donald Trump’s second term. Frustration with the US economy predates both AI and President Donald Trump’s second term. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/spains-sanchez-calls-snap-election-after-housing-plan-fails The Business Times en 2026-10-05T17:53:34+08:00 Spain’s Sanchez calls snap election after housing plan fails https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/05b4305fbfcc69eaf6f724fe71b597d4bb5657d466d1573551ac397994b0512f Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez came to power in 2018 and, without a stable parliamentary majority, has spent much of his tenure navigating a succession of crises.  Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez came to power in 2018 and, without a stable parliamentary majority, has spent much of his tenure navigating a succession of crises.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/india-us-trade-talks-have-reached-plateau-says-finance-minister The Business Times en 2026-10-05T17:22:11+08:00 India-US trade talks have reached a ‘plateau’, says finance minister https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ef8104b610301692c8db9f5b7c0b6d5fbe16ab7dd594dce233354ab7eaeb7051 India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised the increasing use of tariffs to tackle trade imbalances, or “weaponising” them, saying the use of such levies had moved beyond the role of an instrument in negotiations. India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised the increasing use of tariffs to tackle trade imbalances, or “weaponising” them, saying the use of such levies had moved beyond the role of an instrument in negotiations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/replenishing-crude-fuel-supplies-could-take-two-years-saudi-aramco-ceo The Business Times en 2026-10-05T17:20:22+08:00 Replenishing crude, fuel supplies could take two years: Saudi Aramco CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2909148fb37e4fe0563a996b566d35d780f9fe3cccafa90465579f07059adfd3 Almost 3 billion barrels of oil supply have been lost since the start of the Iran war, Saudi Aramco chief executive Amin Nasser said. Almost 3 billion barrels of oil supply have been lost since the start of the Iran war, Saudi Aramco chief executive Amin Nasser said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-tech-workforce-grows-4-2025-digital-economy-hits-s144-1-billion-imda?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T17:19:41+08:00 Singapore’s tech workforce grows 4% as 2025 digital economy hits S$144.1 billion: IMDA https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b52fec783f6b1b357b97f0461b1799adc36ed4b73c366438f1c960ee49f501f Tech employment in non-tech sectors rose 5.3% year on year to 130,900, while the number of tech professionals in tech sectors increased 1.8% to 91,300. Tech employment in non-tech sectors rose 5.3% year on year to 130,900, while the number of tech professionals in tech sectors increased 1.8% to 91,300. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eurozone-business-growth-hits-over-3-12-year-high-despite-inflation-worries-pmi The Business Times en 2026-10-05T16:29:29+08:00 Eurozone business growth hits over 3-1/2-year high despite inflation worries: PMI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/23c6ee4279288843ca51b65364c8b5cf1e1e024c13727aa538566bafd42acb7c The S&P Global Eurozone Services PMI rose to a 10-month high of 53.0 in September from August’s 51.6. The S&P Global Eurozone Services PMI rose to a 10-month high of 53.0 in September from August’s 51.6. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/tsao-pao-chee-partners-stanchart-foundation-advance-youth-employment-s-e-asias-ocean-economy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T16:29:14+08:00 Tsao Pao Chee partners StanChart Foundation to advance youth employment in S-E Asia’s ocean economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e2fdb8f9ff64dbeed1de8eb9d966d7891e90b0bd085c4d1de204626899d43c12 people ride a wooden boat, in the fishing village of Torosiaje, Gorontalo province, Indonesia, Jul 28, 2026. Employment opportunities in Indonesia include seaweed aggregation and processing, and shrimp farm management in Indonesia, StanChart’s report shows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-9-month-investment-banking-fees-hit-5-year-high-us693-8-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T16:11:36+08:00 Singapore 9-month investment banking fees hit 5-year high of US$693.8 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eb6534a7006b287a4b9d0f38c905247a2f11a3815e515d6e68fcf11b00c58491 Singapore accounted for 69.3% of South-east Asia’s fee pools in the first nine months of the year. Singapore accounted for 69.3% of South-east Asia’s fee pools in the first nine months of the year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/takaichi-pledges-fiscal-discipline-japans-debt-bill-rises The Business Times en 2026-10-05T15:53:18+08:00 Takaichi pledges fiscal discipline as Japan’s debt bill rises https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/547fc78e3f09e34f3046ec3017eb4389ee13752386db0db93ab3e0975a4c38b0 Japan PM Sanae Takaichi delivers her policy speech at parliament, Tokyo, Japan, Oct 5, 2026. Japan PM Sanae Takaichi delivers her policy speech at parliament, Tokyo, Japan, Oct 5, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysian-firms-turn-short-term-borrowing-cash-buffers-shrink-bank-negara?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T15:42:03+08:00 Malaysian firms turn to short-term borrowing as cash buffers shrink: Bank Negara https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9930cdd13134e8fd6a0d1839f7ae52ad26ef5733a7fb460a5c563f3bf7ce208e Malaysia’s business conditions remain stable, but factors such as rising input costs and delayed payments are increasingly squeezing vulnerable SMEs. Malaysia’s business conditions remain stable, but factors such as rising input costs and delayed payments are increasingly squeezing vulnerable SMEs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australias-property-boom-unravelling-how-bad-will-it-get The Business Times en 2026-10-05T15:26:02+08:00 Australia’s property boom is unravelling. How bad will it get? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c9e59cc2b2305dbb0a519c36dc9b7c15c2c8a6eb9b03ff8bdf04f63dc98562d Nationally, property prices have fallen for six consecutive months. The declines have been steepest in Australia’s two biggest and most expensive cities: Sydney values, for instance, are down 8.6% from their February peak. Nationally, property prices have fallen for six consecutive months. The declines have been steepest in Australia’s two biggest and most expensive cities: Sydney values, for instance, are down 8.6% from their February peak. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/huawei-agrees-multi-year-patent-licensing-deal-qualcomm The Business Times en 2026-10-05T15:21:12+08:00 Huawei agrees to a multi-year patent licensing deal with Qualcomm https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eb6ade340b5c9055b920e21757816878436bd9b4c89d074cd4970e5ba132af0b It is Huawei’s first patent licensing deal with Qualcomm that covers 5G technologies. It is Huawei’s first patent licensing deal with Qualcomm that covers 5G technologies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/house-discuss-claims-civil-servants-disproportionately-bought-homes-near-unannounced-mrt-stops?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T15:01:45+08:00 House to discuss claims that civil servants disproportionately bought homes near unannounced MRT stops https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f15c12a042969692ad4a17dc38b8c9384cf3bc7b3805b601cc5efec44b4ef00 Nine MPs have raised questions to the Government on the claims. Nine MPs have raised questions to the Government on the claims. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/japan-wants-us-close-just-not-too-close The Business Times en 2026-10-05T15:00:00+08:00 Japan wants the US close. Just not too close https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9d3a02603e733509b42049b041b689ffe21b7cfbea7b29a0ceb9854f35d4c9dc image of Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump At a time when other US allies are looking to distance themselves from Washington, Tokyo is working to maintain optimal distance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-sets-aside-s118-million-research-bio-based-chemicals?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T15:00:00+08:00 Singapore sets aside S$118 million for research into bio-based chemicals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82c0d3f59a2720e5e8a22284add7a697f3d4f6c52cb5f59f68b30fb1a85d3ed6 At the launch of NCEB are, from left: National Research Foundation deputy CEO Tan Weizhe; NCEB executive director Matthew Chang; Minister for Education Desmond Lee; NUS president Tan Eng Chye; and EDB managing director Jermaine Loy. At the launch of NCEB are, from left: National Research Foundation deputy CEO Tan Weizhe; NCEB executive director Matthew Chang; Minister for Education Desmond Lee; NUS president Tan Eng Chye; and EDB managing director Jermaine Loy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/asean-business/five-things-know-about-indonesias-latest-coal-ownership-shake?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T14:44:49+08:00 Five things to know about Indonesia’s latest coal ownership shake-up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/088d36d2f0e8051ff49ef206a76d33eb3256a5ff313f2743106325cb62fbb1f8 The deal could offer a glimpse into how ownership of the country’s largest mining assets may evolve. The deal could offer a glimpse into how ownership of the country’s largest mining assets may evolve. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/revoluts-rise-become-europes-us115-billion-big-bank-rival The Business Times en 2026-10-05T14:41:59+08:00 Revolut’s rise to become Europe’s US$115 billion big bank rival https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c03c9e5899d35946c93b163fddf54fdb142cd96227d5d55310e5c6766e820014 Revolut has a loan-to-deposit ratio of just 6 per cent, lower than its rivals. Revolut has a loan-to-deposit ratio of just 6 per cent, lower than its rivals. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/thailand-cracks-down-foreigners-tourist-paradise-reconsiders-its-welcome The Business Times en 2026-10-05T13:50:10+08:00 As Thailand cracks down on foreigners, a tourist paradise reconsiders its welcome https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad5c6ff1f115fd0c36b9f9d0ca2717a9bc8446ff188a2e5201e253b8aeeafa28 Four Seasons Koh Samui (pictured). Resentment towards some foreigners is breeding in a country that has spent decades selling itself as a tourist paradise. Four Seasons Koh Samui (pictured). Resentment towards some foreigners is breeding in a country that has spent decades selling itself as a tourist paradise. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-retail-sales-growth-slows-0-7-august-misses-forecasts?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T13:17:37+08:00 Singapore retail sales growth slows to 0.7% in August, misses forecasts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2751b75e73aab58e04ff9b2b6e47faaf365510052fe69d5df451c70ee7d14ff0 On a seasonally adjusted, month-on-month basis, retail sales fall 1% in August, reversing the previous month’s 0.6% expansion. On a seasonally adjusted, month-on-month basis, retail sales fall 1% in August, reversing the previous month’s 0.6% expansion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-plans-first-ai-law-2027-scrutiny-intensifies The Business Times en 2026-10-05T13:10:16+08:00 Malaysia plans first AI law in 2027 as scrutiny intensifies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c07072bd0f3a31edf0a53dce780aa1bf8e8a46ae721ffb76ec5844870fdf74e Malaysia’s planned legislation is part of a push by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government to address the risks of the growing use of AI and social media. Malaysia’s planned legislation is part of a push by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government to address the risks of the growing use of AI and social media. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/deepseek-and-huawei-take-aim-nvidias-formidable-moat The Business Times en 2026-10-05T13:00:00+08:00 DeepSeek and Huawei take aim at Nvidia’s formidable moat https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/85ac0892355a1ae755d19b5a2ab28cddde0774b380b2e203fbea4f43ee0bec43 DeepSeek has redeveloped its TileLang tools for Huawei’s Ascend platform – and is making them freely available for others to use. DeepSeek has redeveloped its TileLang tools for Huawei’s Ascend platform – and is making them freely available for others to use. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/asia-front-line-economic-risk-if-ai-boom-turns-bust-study The Business Times en 2026-10-05T12:27:14+08:00 Asia on front line of economic risk if AI boom turns to bust: study https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b12f5fb57c7b9d543e2acbf0a0fee8f4c368f950c99580b397390d80c437633 A report by the Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office notes that Asia is “increasingly integrated into AI-related financial markets”. A report by the Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office notes that Asia is “increasingly integrated into AI-related financial markets”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/malaysias-durian-glut-carries-wider-lesson-about-growth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T12:00:00+08:00 Malaysia’s durian glut carries a wider lesson about growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9d8d166312a1ec0a445fd1a714c15b8e3716689eccd6273ee226471e2a1d83e5 Closing the distance between attracting investment and spreading prosperity may be the next important test of Malaysia’s growth story. Closing the distance between attracting investment and spreading prosperity may be the next important test of Malaysia’s growth story. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/case-calls-law-prepayments-true-groups-consumer-losses-soar-s3-78-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T11:54:36+08:00 Case calls for law on prepayments as True Group’s consumer losses soar to S$3.78 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/67a2202674b8d04ad6308b8989fd4cf0d09959f649f9cbb215b7899fd11640cc True Fitness and True Yoga were among the businesses in the fitness and wellness sectors that closed this year. True Fitness and True Yoga were among the businesses in the fitness and wellness sectors that closed this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/renting-could-beat-buying-private-property-if-home-loan-rates-rise?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T11:42:32+08:00 Renting could beat buying private property if home loan rates rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f59171733c143d7e858645cc8f31a2474ca685c67455d4fa394c1dc28d046756 Private housing properties in Singapore. Higher interest rates could adversely affect individuals who take on a new housing loan or refinance an existing one. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/data-centre-operator-firmus-said-plan-allocating-half-ipo-existing-investors The Business Times en 2026-10-05T11:38:51+08:00 Data centre operator Firmus said to plan allocating half of IPO to existing investors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f34c500399d277eefb3dcba384ec863e418024652962b1a18f12bc911c4091a Firmus is seeking to raise as much as US$5.5 billion, including a greenshoe option, in one of Australia’s largest-ever IPOs. Firmus is seeking to raise as much as US$5.5 billion, including a greenshoe option, in one of Australia’s largest-ever IPOs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/should-accept-some-bad-things-happening-openais-altman-says-ai-benefits-warrant-some-risks The Business Times en 2026-10-05T11:18:14+08:00 ‘Should accept some bad things happening’: OpenAI's Altman says AI benefits warrant some risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6fe3baed7dae50f84ce6f9b5886d3e67a56bc63041d02ac0f4be4259c512dbd3 Sam Altman noted that “a completely unacceptable trade-off” runs counter to the “lighter-touch regulatory stance” backed by OpenAI. Sam Altman noted that “a completely unacceptable trade-off” runs counter to the “lighter-touch regulatory stance” backed by OpenAI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/singapore-corporate-awards/gallery/2026?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T10:22:02+08:00 2026 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/saudi-arabia-unexpectedly-cuts-november-oil-prices-asia-6-year-lows The Business Times en 2026-10-05T10:02:23+08:00 Saudi Arabia unexpectedly cuts November oil prices to Asia to 6-year lows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/039027b718d0b2ff500d16103377e107e5571f583c0e2f9afdf7b28302a3b230 November’s discount marks the widest price differential for Arab Light crude oil to Asia since June 2020. November’s discount marks the widest price differential for Arab Light crude oil to Asia since June 2020. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-high-value-market-chatgpt-ads-indonesia-vietnam-offer-scale-analysts?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T10:00:03+08:00 Singapore a high-value market for ChatGPT ads, but Indonesia, Vietnam offer scale: analysts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/594c24cd7bf4dea1f0a60ae6576150612f1abdd868a37e006dc3dedc4c1b6e75 A logo of the ChatGPT app on a smartphone ChatGPT has advertisement services in more than 60 markets, with annual recurring revenue reaching more than US$1 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/middle-east-crude-oil-exports-exceed-pre-iran-war-levels-tanker-attacks-increase The Business Times en 2026-10-05T09:47:04+08:00 Middle East crude oil exports exceed pre-Iran war levels but tanker attacks increase https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d05e537266c82259d9b5a8d8da2fd00ca0729daab9b28cbdb821394a969e336 Regional crude exports exceed pre-war levels on Sep 24 and between Sep 27 and 29, rising to between 19.5 million barrels per day (bpd) and 22.5 million bpd. Regional crude exports exceed pre-war levels on Sep 24 and between Sep 27 and 29, rising to between 19.5 million barrels per day (bpd) and 22.5 million bpd. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-edges-higher-markets-weigh-us-jobs-data-impact-fed-path The Business Times en 2026-10-05T09:23:10+08:00 Gold edges higher as markets weigh US jobs data impact on Fed path https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ae8b428fac0d0087ff99e92b94dcf6ec5e2f4cc56028fc88a8b8c4e72408115d US non-farm payrolls grew in September, easing pressure on the Fed to quickly raise borrowing costs to combat sticky inflation. US non-farm payrolls grew in September, easing pressure on the Fed to quickly raise borrowing costs to combat sticky inflation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/japan-stocks-gain-asian-shares-rise-fed-hike-bets-ease-oil-gains The Business Times en 2026-10-05T09:09:36+08:00 Japan stocks gain, Asian shares rise as Fed hike bets ease, oil gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/49f52f302e0fd3a9bff7492316ab5e686d90dd11d1b4cb29b685f9e65b2ec143 As at 9.06 am Tokyo time, the Hang Seng futures fell 0.2%, Japan’s Topix rose 0.9% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.6%.  As at 9.06 am Tokyo time, the Hang Seng futures fell 0.2%, Japan’s Topix rose 0.9% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.6%.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ix-biopharma-converts-us1-2-million-debt-shares-preserve-cash-us-expansion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T09:09:27+08:00 iX Biopharma converts US$1.2 million debt to shares to preserve cash for US expansion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e474a921601bdda32d8f00dd82301b3e5fcbc9cfc602d5b853ba186c5baafa06 Strips of Wafermine, a non-opioid drug from iXBiopharma. iX Biopharma’s Wafermine is a non-opioid sublingual ketamine wafer used for treating acute moderate to severe pain. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-far-east-orchard-ultragreen-ai-ix-biopharma?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T08:50:26+08:00 Stocks to watch: Far East Orchard, UltraGreen.ai, iX Biopharma https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c83dd64c917bc54b0973a3d7d13b842c4080e050fa0786cbaecbd21209a0d21 Far East Orchard is acquiring an additional 42% stake in the managers of FEHT for S$28.3 million. Far East Orchard is acquiring an additional 42% stake in the managers of FEHT for S$28.3 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/far-east-orchard-crosses-s3-billion-aum-target-stake-buys-business-trust-managers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T08:31:54+08:00 Far East Orchard crosses S$3 billion AUM target with stake buys in business trust managers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c83dd64c917bc54b0973a3d7d13b842c4080e050fa0786cbaecbd21209a0d21 The transaction will increase Far East Orchard’s ownership in the managers from its current 33% to 75%. The transaction will increase Far East Orchard’s ownership in the managers from its current 33% to 75%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-backed-yemeni-government-declares-war-against-houthis The Business Times en 2026-10-05T08:28:06+08:00 Saudi-backed Yemeni government declares war against Houthis https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6c46104d95996caab954232a1c71cd359a2330053b13c02d84d6ec6ee05155e3 Rashad al-Alimi, leader of the internationally-recognised Yemeni government, said his armed forces aim to reclaim territory lost to the Houthis. Rashad al-Alimi, leader of the internationally-recognised Yemeni government, said his armed forces aim to reclaim territory lost to the Houthis. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights89?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T07:00:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab0fb5713fdf6a64c68c4d47d2781c38e4eca4ab7c07cf37e7a673d9b1c4b302 The LPG market remained firm this week despite a relatively quiet start, with a limited number of fixtures concluded.  The LPG market remained firm this week despite a relatively quiet start, with a limited number of fixtures concluded.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/columns/port-giant-psa-could-be-prized-candidate-singapores-pursuit-high-quality-listings?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T07:00:00+08:00 Port giant PSA could be a prized candidate in Singapore’s pursuit of high-quality listings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/06f23cb8518bb503b71c2bf148de93d359c86365dd889707d9a7224273145b48 Singapore-headquartered PSA International owns a portfolio of port, supply chain and marine services businesses spanning 45 countries. Singapore-headquartered PSA International owns a portfolio of port, supply chain and marine services businesses spanning 45 countries. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippine-power-giant-first-gen-rebuffs-foreign-offers-plans-us2-6-billion-expansion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T07:00:00+08:00 Philippine power giant First Gen rebuffs foreign offers, plans up to US$2.6 billion in expansion  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a9bce3ff1cc4c56ce9f240da0bbc7f0ce50280c5372bd54aeb02bec562092234 First Gen is expanding its geothermal business, rejecting an offer for its EDC subsidiary from Indonesia’s renewables giant Barito Group . First Gen is expanding its geothermal business, rejecting an offer for its EDC subsidiary from Indonesia’s renewables giant Barito Group . https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/south-east-asias-lng-hunger-sparks-caution-over-volatile-prices-infra-gaps?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T07:00:00+08:00 South-east Asia’s LNG hunger sparks caution over volatile prices, infra gaps https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7cc1ef82cfb11e130940d88618b7fa836a5efb9f70f6ddbe0f94ac1799db49f6 A mockup of Petronas’ floating liquefied natural gas facility. The company has about 40 MTPA of LNG capacity worldwide, and wants to reach 55 MTPA by 2035. A mockup of Petronas’ floating liquefied natural gas facility. The company has about 40 MTPA of LNG capacity worldwide, and wants to reach 55 MTPA by 2035. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nasdaq-100s-uptrend-intact-after-rebound-above-key-support?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T07:00:00+08:00 Nasdaq 100’s uptrend intact after rebound above key support https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b286b5c76d58e7d715be934240a42879baee02e372cb4a9a4d201b4c90895f89 From a technical perspective, the Nasdaq 100 is currently testing an important resistance cluster between 30,900 and 31,050.  From a technical perspective, the Nasdaq 100 is currently testing an important resistance cluster between 30,900 and 31,050.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/can-south-east-asias-energy-transition-survive-transactional-world The Business Times en 2026-10-05T07:00:00+08:00 Can South-east Asia’s energy transition survive a transactional world? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fb7b55c8ac406eca449a3a13030da0a87670ba197b29ee11d31c4960d6dc173e Flags of the 11 Asean nations. By pooling markets, infrastructure and bargaining power, Asean can reduce its vulnerability to crises. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-expected-follow-eu-tariffs-chinese-evs-times-says The Business Times en 2026-10-05T06:49:22+08:00 UK expected to follow EU with tariffs on Chinese EVs, Times says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/79d334488ed1933bbf50ce27fa680194310404a7346e62d8851d9bb4412f6a81 The EU has made clear that UK could be cut from the Made in Europe scheme if it does not act on the tariffs, The Times of London reported on Oct 4.  The EU has made clear that UK could be cut from the Made in Europe scheme if it does not act on the tariffs, The Times of London reported on Oct 4.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-steadies-middle-east-crude-exports-rise-and-g7-release-stocks The Business Times en 2026-10-05T06:36:48+08:00 Oil steadies as Middle East crude exports rise and G7 to release stocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/53040a9d8d1d8b92df26cb0a45b5810d4c3e47a41ff1591da931c55b3f767233 G7 countries agreed on Oct 2 to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude from emergency reserves. G7 countries agreed on Oct 2 to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude from emergency reserves. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-lead-ai-over-china-narrows-after-deepseek-gains-report The Business Times en 2026-10-05T06:22:12+08:00 US lead in AI over China narrows after DeepSeek gains: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fa8b4b259a4f4d1556fcc2d1c8fcead84f3236b20107e7b38b734d8ab1862eb Chinese models face increasing US regulatory scrutiny and even potential bans after allegations of model distillation. Chinese models face increasing US regulatory scrutiny and even potential bans after allegations of model distillation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/former-anthropic-researcher-coxon-testify-new-york-ai-hearing-bloomberg-reports The Business Times en 2026-10-05T06:09:10+08:00 Former Anthropic researcher Coxon to testify at New York AI hearing, Bloomberg reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ab2135218ae834ea6492e4c362aff73a2ed15d234b1cf9b7a3dccf1894affc1 Coxon quit Anthropic in September, issuing warnings that the “people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade”. Coxon quit Anthropic in September, issuing warnings that the “people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/weeknds-stadium-sized-dystopian-cyber-pop-space-opera-leaves-singapore-awe?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T06:00:00+08:00 The Weeknd’s stadium-sized dystopian cyber-pop space opera leaves Singapore in awe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bb327a052deb5b3f78f4fd10078ef237ebe0e33a59df521e44770feb3fd62de7 The Weeknd wore a new laser-shooting mask designed by Japanese artist Tetsuya Nakamura for the Asian leg of his After Hours Till Dawn tour. The Weeknd wore a new laser-shooting mask designed by Japanese artist Tetsuya Nakamura for the Asian leg of his After Hours Till Dawn tour. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iraq-shifts-oil-strategy-arranging-tanker-move-past-hormuz The Business Times en 2026-10-05T05:53:50+08:00 Iraq shifts oil strategy by arranging tanker to move past Hormuz https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a7ac1e6e2ab07f498d98b21df6c21ab6632ea48222e1536a3741acce20fdcc29 Oil producers across the Middle East are rushing to secure tankers to underpin their ability to restore flows of crude and refined fuels through the strait. Oil producers across the Middle East are rushing to secure tankers to underpin their ability to restore flows of crude and refined fuels through the strait. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/chan-yeng-kit-serial-job-hopper-whos-now-sph-medias-new-executive-chairman?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T05:00:00+08:00 Chan Yeng Kit: The ‘serial job hopper’ who’s now SPH Media’s new executive chairman https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a5911757183d2a12d907b2a2819385643d1aad1d9e3a6f39612ae06e40d966a4 Chan Yeng Kit became SPH Media’s CEO in July 2024, after leaving the Ministry of Health where he was its permanent secretary. Chan Yeng Kit became SPH Media’s CEO in July 2024, after leaving the Ministry of Health where he was its permanent secretary. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/6040-portfolio-dead-navigating-rate-hikes-and-oil-shocks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-05T05:00:00+08:00 Is the 60/40 portfolio dead? Navigating rate hikes and oil shocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d287fc2e6bbfc30553caab0dca6c05ebdb8ebf0e125451e768432601662a98b7 Is now the time for retail investors to lock in high fixed yields? Is now the time for retail investors to lock in high fixed yields? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/stoneweg-europe-stapled-trusts-manager-internalisation-deal-key-reviving-s-reits?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-04T21:54:13+08:00 Is Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust’s manager-internalisation deal the key to reviving S-Reits? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/879fae26c4280f3ac953f8bf9e9789416d6f2fe8ff592e7d162f291c0abdd279 Sert’s manager-internalisation exercise will probably not completely halt the flow of fees to its sponsor. Sert’s manager-internalisation exercise will probably not completely halt the flow of fees to its sponsor. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/cdls-lucerne-grand-launch-moves-61-570-units-average-s2480-psf?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-04T20:12:58+08:00 CDL’s Lucerne Grand launch moves 61% of 570 units at average S$2,480 psf https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fba478512bca4b80feb9dc75c6462d78999340df7afd0b9676c25411de99550d CDL noted that all unit types have been well received, with two, three and four-bedroom premium units being the most popular. CDL noted that all unit types have been well received, with two, three and four-bedroom premium units being the most popular. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/softbanks-masayoshi-son-has-rare-cautionary-note-ai-safety The Business Times en 2026-10-04T20:00:03+08:00 SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son has rare cautionary note on AI safety https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f5ef93ad5be54f30293b7cbc683ecaf7f03e9bf67b6dd8e0fcf4a9e002a5a187 Masayoshi Son, chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group, speaking at an event on the sidelines of the Science and Technology in Society forum in Kyoto. Masayoshi Son of SoftBank Group Corp says that it is important for countries to build trust so that they can harness AI’s capabilities together. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/red-bulls-max-verstappen-wins-chaotic-rain-delayed-bahrain-grand-prix-malaysia The Business Times en 2026-10-04T19:52:37+08:00 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins chaotic rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0016bc6597d5ebc8ee658f75462f61a86d695f3b52688f19475420b3c4e8e32 Max Verstappen passing the chequered flag to win the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on Sunday. The Dutchman was the last driver to win in Sepang in 2017 before it was taken off the calendar.  Max Verstappen passing the chequered flag to win the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on Sunday. The Dutchman was the last driver to win in Sepang in 2017 before it was taken off the calendar.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/children-children-raises-record-s750000-support-bt-budding-artists-fund?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-04T18:51:37+08:00 Children for Children raises record S$750,000 in support of BT Budding Artists Fund https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a383c654467225242507fdbdcace60e5b9800b26ba0e9816dbb6abfe2db4a54 Back row, from left: Lucas Chong from Hong Leong Holdings; Michelle Kwek of Hong Leong Foundation; Ari Krishnan Radha Krishnan of BNP Paribas; TRCL CEO Colin Goh; Sean Huang from CWT Pte Limited; Kwek Pei Xuan of Hong Leong Asia; Jeffrey Toh of Hong Leong Finance; Alvin Tay, TRCL deputy chairman; Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education Syed Harun Alhabsyi; Ong Hwee Hwee from BT; Lee Suan Hiang, TRCL board member; CHIJ (Kellock) Primary School principal Shanthi Suraj Nair; Pieta Setiawan from Musim Mas Foundation; Foo Chui Mui from City Developments Ltd; Cinn Tan from Millennium Hotels and Resorts; and Bennett Neo of Mandai Wildlife Group. Back row, from left: Lucas Chong from Hong Leong Holdings; Michelle Kwek of Hong Leong Foundation; Ari Krishnan Radha Krishnan of BNP Paribas; TRCL CEO Colin Goh; Sean Huang from CWT Pte Limited; Kwek Pei Xuan of Hong Leong Asia; Jeffrey Toh of Hong Leong Finance; Alvin Tay, TRCL deputy chairman; Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education Syed Harun Alhabsyi; Ong Hwee Hwee from BT; Lee Suan Hiang, TRCL board member; CHIJ (Kellock) Primary School principal Shanthi Suraj Nair; Pieta Setiawan from Musim Mas Foundation; Foo Chui Mui from City Developments Ltd; Cinn Tan from Millennium Hotels and Resorts; and Bennett Neo of Mandai Wildlife Group. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/singaporean-insider-trading-suspect-loses-extradition-fight The Business Times en 2026-10-04T18:24:48+08:00 Singaporean insider trading suspect loses extradition fight https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dbfc4006fb2bc02340834ddf22c9be1f0634b8e888388ba74098719dbb3732d5 gavel Every legal requirement under the extradition act had been satisfied and Ge would be surrendered to the US, ruled Singapore District Judge Cheng Yuxi. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/opec-agrees-keep-november-oil-output-targets-steady The Business Times en 2026-10-04T16:35:29+08:00 Opec+ agrees to keep November oil output targets steady https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aa4af020ba650b5b010f3a20479e034adceba64c965e79ef93d3b914237f28e0 Opec+ needs a capacity review to decide how to distribute increases and any changes to output are unlikely before 2027. Opec+ needs a capacity review to decide how to distribute increases and any changes to output are unlikely before 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us5-billion-firmus-ipo-divides-investors-after-valuation-trebles-two-months The Business Times en 2026-10-04T16:24:33+08:00 US$5 billion Firmus IPO divides investors after valuation trebles in two months https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9c49e22cd4f85fbce0a01d727e8cea01ed65500bb1180205d97c24ed64926cba Bookbuilding for the Firmus IPO will begin on Tuesday and the stock is due to start trading on the Australian Securities Exchange on Oct 23. Bookbuilding for the Firmus IPO will begin on Tuesday and the stock is due to start trading on the Australian Securities Exchange on Oct 23. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/more-asset-owners-may-adopt-total-portfolio-approach-counter-market-concentration-risk?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-04T16:16:13+08:00 More asset owners may adopt ‘total portfolio approach’ to counter market concentration risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ec348ea2396ceaa402f95808f6bc3bf27cb7ebc577a53977226d41fb5cd815b Hooman Kaveh, executive chairman of Marsh’s investment platform, says the total portfolio approach helps asset owners maximise their goals for the entire portfolio. Hooman Kaveh, executive chairman of Marsh’s investment platform, says the total portfolio approach helps asset owners maximise their goals for the entire portfolio. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/south-korean-president-orders-probe-wave-data-breaches-banks-public-agencies The Business Times en 2026-10-04T15:54:26+08:00 South Korean president orders probe into wave of data breaches at banks, public agencies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8cfae4d3abd802fdab1b578a33b75abe946e3c591986f9e3f89722e3f03c6db4 Banks that reported cyberattacks included Hana Bank (above), Woori Bank, Shinhan Bank and KB Kookmin Bank. Banks that reported cyberattacks included Hana Bank (above), Woori Bank, Shinhan Bank and KB Kookmin Bank. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/ageing-asia-huge-potential-consumer-economy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-04T15:47:48+08:00 Ageing in Asia: Huge potential for the consumer economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/88a44444a82ecc60cb444c3462d8b623d40cb3014697d571a11a6d1949d51170 Generic image of aged workers Many older adults earn too much to qualify for subsidised care but cannot sustain the private-pay tiers, especially over the long term. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-says-hormuz-strait-will-not-reopen-until-conditions-are-met-report The Business Times en 2026-10-04T15:41:12+08:00 Iran says Hormuz strait will not reopen until conditions are met: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a7ac1e6e2ab07f498d98b21df6c21ab6632ea48222e1536a3741acce20fdcc29 “The position of the Islamic Republic of Iran is completely clear and firm,” said Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. “The position of the Islamic Republic of Iran is completely clear and firm,” said Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/haven-exit-great-wealth-flight-britain?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-04T14:59:10+08:00 From haven to exit: The great wealth flight from Britain https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ecb79b302e9c83fb89ca611e90a51678ff0b5b8cef8ccce47bc084fc6bf607d8 With millionaires fleeing Britain, prices of London’s top properties have declined by around 11% over the past 10 years, according to data compiled by Savills. With millionaires fleeing Britain, prices of London’s top properties have declined by around 11% over the past 10 years, according to data compiled by Savills. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/ai-startup-sunos-new-tool-puts-music-spoken-word The Business Times en 2026-10-04T14:50:57+08:00 AI startup Suno’s new tool puts music to spoken word https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/543ef3df9202e8283a66cc8e64da7571b89c692a1c266d79d3d64c7d08509af2 “You can make a poem and bring it to life,” Mikey Shulman, co-founder and chief executive officer of Suno, says of the new tool that’ll let users put background music to their spoken-word creations. “You can make a poem and bring it to life,” Mikey Shulman, co-founder and chief executive officer of Suno, says of the new tool that’ll let users put background music to their spoken-word creations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-maritime-sector-sees-stronger-earnings-and-business-sentiment?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-04T14:30:00+08:00 Singapore’s maritime sector sees stronger earnings and business sentiment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9f1cdd52b28b7690449a3f61ae3e96aa54f4df6c7b0f5479f02cb88d612a83fa The medium-term outlook for the sector is constructive, with maritime trade forecast to grow 2% annually between 2026 and 2030. The medium-term outlook for the sector is constructive, with maritime trade forecast to grow 2% annually between 2026 and 2030. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cortina-completes-8-buyback-chandra-asri-adds-hiap-seng-stake?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-04T14:30:00+08:00 Cortina completes 8% buyback; Chandra Asri adds to Hiap Seng stake https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/42ba4eaf579ca9d1f742e81d97c424a008e72efdb5aaabab5d2dce6556e58685 As at Mar 31, Cortina Holdings’ cash and cash equivalents stood at S$162.7 million. As at Mar 31, Cortina Holdings’ cash and cash equivalents stood at S$162.7 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/fed-ecb-minutes-focus-weak-us-jobs-data-french-market-stress-cool-rate-hike-bets The Business Times en 2026-10-04T14:13:55+08:00 Fed, ECB minutes in focus as weak US jobs data, French market stress cool rate-hike bets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eeb6a2f136408af94ad0a52dd9bd6f094854664ec88e0a81bdfcb4deae1a3c21 US central bankers will meet over Oct 27-28, days ahead of hotly contested midterm elections, threatening to drench the outcome in partisan politics. US central bankers will meet over Oct 27-28, days ahead of hotly contested midterm elections, threatening to drench the outcome in partisan politics. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/time-trial-and-error-over-openai-safety-employee-quits-criticises-broken-culture The Business Times en 2026-10-04T13:17:38+08:00 ‘Time for trial and error is over’: OpenAI safety employee quits, criticises ‘broken’ culture https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/302ac876fff8513c6a75fddd2fd4cb2ce2d589006da1e3cc4600da578848d8dd The former employer said OpenAI relies heavily on what it calls “iterative deployment,” releasing systems and strengthening safeguards when problems emerge. The former employer said OpenAI relies heavily on what it calls “iterative deployment,” releasing systems and strengthening safeguards when problems emerge. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bessent-downplays-worries-rising-us-treasury-yields-ai-bubble-concerns The Business Times en 2026-10-04T12:17:50+08:00 Bessent downplays worries on rising US Treasury yields, AI bubble concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82369ba3f30208d35305424f06ae086bf2e6eba55a4b88ab58da71d0dba855f8 “I can’t control the bond market. What I can do is get people to slow down and think,” Bessent (centre) said in a recent interview with Axios. “I can’t control the bond market. What I can do is get people to slow down and think,” Bessent (centre) said in a recent interview with Axios. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/thakral-looks-unlock-value-through-lifestyle-spinoff-listing-india-expansion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-04T12:00:00+08:00 Thakral looks to unlock value through lifestyle spinoff listing, India expansion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4592484bbd6acfe18cc0ff875fcbaac999ef0a894f0982c6fa97eeee8481dc12 CEO Inderbethal Singh Thakral believes the listing allows Thakral’s lifestyle business to raise capital, while offering investors a more transparent valuation for the asset. CEO Inderbethal Singh Thakral believes the listing allows Thakral’s lifestyle business to raise capital, while offering investors a more transparent valuation for the asset. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/authorities-seize-39-million-sale-building-linked-scam-probe?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-04T11:46:33+08:00 Authorities seize $39 million from sale of building linked to scam probe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8b3eec4e793f786f5cc78a9610b983f1642284c81221652ebe578e8d32b19d68 The building came into the cross-hairs in the wake of a US Treasury sanctions list published in October 2025. The building came into the cross-hairs in the wake of a US Treasury sanctions list published in October 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/ai-frenzy-drives-hong-kong-share-sales-record-us47-5-billion-q3-despite-stock-sell The Business Times en 2026-10-04T11:05:24+08:00 AI frenzy drives Hong Kong share sales to record US$47.5 billion in Q3 despite stock sell-off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a0bc14cec50e0731350181439a0c5e40e69034e4bb9bff2517ef57f565311ebc Mainland China produced some of the region’s biggest deals, including memory chipmaker CXMT’s 66.6 billion yuan (US$9.9 billion) IPO, the country’s second-biggest ever. Mainland China produced some of the region’s biggest deals, including memory chipmaker CXMT’s 66.6 billion yuan (US$9.9 billion) IPO, the country’s second-biggest ever. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/how-do-you-sell-ai-shopper-us-brands-rethink-their-pitch-logic-and-data The Business Times en 2026-10-04T10:23:40+08:00 How do you sell to an AI shopper? US brands rethink their pitch with logic and data https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e494e1e90fcb28ea99f348346a366a7e4c35cd7445df7420d629f4facd03db3f Caelean Barnes is the CEO of Gauge, which focuses on companies that want to make their products more noticeable to AI agents. Caelean Barnes is the CEO of Gauge, which focuses on companies that want to make their products more noticeable to AI agents. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/yemens-houthis-say-they-attacked-aramco-facility-riyadh-missiles-drones The Business Times en 2026-10-04T09:40:01+08:00 Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked Aramco facility in Riyadh with missiles, drones https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c7029f136ec431193239786f67404dde2b13574dbcbafbfc7b6ed012d0011bf A large plume of smoke and fire was seen rising in the vicinity of an Aramco facility in Riyadh earlier on Oct 3, a witness told Reuters. A large plume of smoke and fire was seen rising in the vicinity of an Aramco facility in Riyadh earlier on Oct 3, a witness told Reuters. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/flydubai-co-pilot-attacked-pilot-axe-attempted-terrorist-attack-uae-says The Business Times en 2026-10-04T09:11:09+08:00 Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe in attempted ‘terrorist attack’, UAE says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff850ef7e60c6e91885b11f619c71bda2dc3f652d205bda86c3a868ef7b38bb2 Flydubai said the circumstances surrounding the incident were still under investigation and that it was not in a position to comment further. Flydubai said the circumstances surrounding the incident were still under investigation and that it was not in a position to comment further. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-task-force-report-ai-risks-and-government-oversight-within-120-days-wsj The Business Times en 2026-10-04T08:39:06+08:00 US task force to report on AI risks and government oversight within 120 days: WSJ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/758badce29f3f7ee4999082d7739aea993cc19e3f921cb10963fbcf5108552ad The task force will be led by US director of national intelligence Jay Clayton, who confirmed his role to the Wall Street Journal. The task force will be led by US director of national intelligence Jay Clayton, who confirmed his role to the Wall Street Journal.