https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/new-zealand-must-wait-weeks-new-government-after-tight-general-election The Business Times en 2026-11-08T11:06:24+08:00 New Zealand must wait weeks for new government after tight general election https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4e78632b4c10905a52517cce23a8960fd174ace43a369d3baee36d13f336051f Neither PM Christopher Luxon (left) nor opposition leader Chris Hipkins of the Labour Party have claimed victory in their speeches following the election. Neither PM Christopher Luxon (left) nor opposition leader Chris Hipkins of the Labour Party have claimed victory in their speeches following the election. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/ai-rout-after-us-midterms-hits-asia-hard-reviving-out-favour-chinese-and-indian-stocks The Business Times en 2026-11-08T10:31:26+08:00 AI rout after US midterms hits Asia hard, reviving out-of-favour Chinese and Indian stocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/760e1a17f2c98c36ebd5c7deb5e370d87e24747889b70a9fbc1c4d3ee0585858 Asia has been among the hardest hit by the market fallout from the Democrats’ sweep of Congress. Asia has been among the hardest hit by the market fallout from the Democrats’ sweep of Congress. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/berkshire-ramps-buybacks-under-new-ceo-greg-abel-q3-operating-profit-falls-6 The Business Times en 2026-11-08T09:53:39+08:00 Berkshire ramps up buybacks under new CEO Greg Abel as Q3 operating profit falls 6% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5799f34eb5eab166241526ed07c3c85d9484eefd89a1a46003a14f568bd4ab50 Berkshire’s third-quarter operating profit of US$12.71 billion, or about US$8,954 per Class A share, fell from US$13.49 billion a year earlier. Berkshire’s third-quarter operating profit of US$12.71 billion, or about US$8,954 per Class A share, fell from US$13.49 billion a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-recruited-singapore-based-executive-spy-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-us-intelligence The Business Times en 2026-11-08T09:20:03+08:00 China recruited Singapore-based executive to spy on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: US intelligence https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e658a1504a3606fb884193ca3293cf680908e5936be5d96b4107072cde1107cf Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang, an influential ally of President Donald Trump’s, is a pivotal figure in the intense global competition for AI supremacy. Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang, an influential ally of President Donald Trump’s, is a pivotal figure in the intense global competition for AI supremacy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/crypto-alternative-assets/binance-announces-cfo-kaiser-ngs-departure-days-after-record-us6-3-billion-crypto-theft The Business Times en 2026-11-08T08:41:09+08:00 Binance announces CFO Kaiser Ng’s departure days after record US$6.3 billion crypto theft https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2ae84a775f0c72e1c27933fb6dba428c6d2bd000ff45eeadc9184f182e664972 Binance said hackers stole cryptocurrency in a sophisticated attack that began months earlier with the compromise of several employees’ computers. Binance said hackers stole cryptocurrency in a sophisticated attack that began months earlier with the compromise of several employees’ computers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/no-two-days-are-same-inside-lives-singapores-remisiers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-08T07:00:00+08:00 ‘No two days are the same’: Inside the lives of Singapore’s remisiers  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f1d3f4afe3c472440c7916428a8526d5cf5ed8ef33640827415e149484e37e8 Outside the Singapore Exchange. Even as the environment they operate in gets more sophisticated, the human touch is vital, note remisiers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/wall-street-helping-china-build-global-renminbi The Business Times en 2026-11-08T07:00:00+08:00 Wall Street is helping China build a global renminbi https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a9ae6651f987843b893ec2e92289e4962eb9db12f9aa9bb956c338e05452574f For the first time, banks in Hong Kong are on course to arrange more bond sales in renminbi than in US dollars. For the first time, banks in Hong Kong are on course to arrange more bond sales in renminbi than in US dollars. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-king-warns-against-challenging-his-order-allowing-house-arrest-ex-pm-najib The Business Times en 2026-11-07T15:32:27+08:00 Malaysia’s king warns against challenging his order allowing house arrest for ex-PM Najib https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2b8c9d0b035fad7b358108af431902f32806173bb2c09fcae6bfb92b35c226b Najib Razak was due to be transferred home on Friday, after his party paid a RM50 million fine to fulfil a condition of a royal pardon issued in September. Najib Razak was due to be transferred home on Friday, after his party paid a RM50 million fine to fulfil a condition of a royal pardon issued in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/schroders-seeks-sale-wisteria-mall-bid-offload-singapore-properties The Business Times en 2026-11-07T13:25:59+08:00 Schroders seeks sale of Wisteria Mall in bid to offload Singapore properties https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6d87a0cb4407a4afe3a531620ccc599cad509bb0100c80cb4ddac2fad4023a4f The mall was bought in 2022 for S$208 million by Schroders’ Pamfleet Real Estate Fund III, according to a media report at the time. The mall was bought in 2022 for S$208 million by Schroders’ Pamfleet Real Estate Fund III, according to a media report at the time. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/imf-chief-says-any-slowdown-ai-driven-growth-would-be-factor-central-banks The Business Times en 2026-11-07T13:08:41+08:00 IMF chief says any slowdown in AI-driven growth would be factor for central banks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e93c935fbdf832446be086d0f283ad78edb9add44ee2bf277a6b6b8f3a4a745 Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, says the AI investment boom was adding to inflationary pressures and financial stability concerns. Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, says the AI investment boom was adding to inflationary pressures and financial stability concerns. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-urges-china-meet-rare-earths-agriculture-commitments-ahead-trump-xi-meetings The Business Times en 2026-11-07T11:33:14+08:00 US urges China to meet rare earths, agriculture commitments ahead of Trump-Xi meetings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b7d7bc8f7cefddf45035d9ed05713ff108842bb9d35fe2e7faec74638edcc10 The White House said in May that Beijing had agreed to buy US$17 billion of US agricultural goods annually from 2026. The White House said in May that Beijing had agreed to buy US$17 billion of US agricultural goods annually from 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-wall-street-stocks-rally-after-heavy-ai-related-sell The Business Times en 2026-11-07T10:54:09+08:00 US: Wall Street stocks rally after heavy AI-related sell-off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/03e0d9e5b832b47a2ee7df66decd0dea8d03e71e9eac1459c3ab437936c19b45 Other heavyweight chipmakers, including AMD, Intel and Micron Technology, closed up between 5 and 11%. Other heavyweight chipmakers, including AMD, Intel and Micron Technology, closed up between 5 and 11%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/national-powerlifter-meal-preparation-firms-founder-bag-berita-harian-awards?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-07T10:32:00+08:00 National powerlifter, meal preparation firm’s founder bag Berita Harian awards https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f3cb7c2f5f7b6323fa2e41e52dc5922fab9607c8ee7cbded908d337270d4199b For her sporting achievements, Farhanna Farid received the Berita Harian Achiever of the Year 2026 award. For her sporting achievements, Farhanna Farid received the Berita Harian Achiever of the Year 2026 award. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-attorney-general-intervenes-halt-ex-pm-najibs-house-arrest-transfer The Business Times en 2026-11-07T10:01:58+08:00 Malaysia attorney general intervenes to halt ex-PM Najib’s house arrest transfer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9d0b782dff78daa0f8af103ac8d37b5b28a93b7b494e4fbacb9ea02c069fffc4 Police and throngs of media had gathered for most of the day outside Najib Razak’s cordoned-off Kuala Lumpur residence in anticipation of his arrival. Police and throngs of media had gathered for most of the day outside Najib Razak’s cordoned-off Kuala Lumpur residence in anticipation of his arrival. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/retirement-rule-thirds-and-what-you-cannot-plan The Business Times en 2026-11-07T07:00:00+08:00 Retirement, a ‘rule of thirds’ and what you cannot plan for https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9d215cf75cb196494a87d82c8ba3d66f04d40be6ad8ef9febe9e5926f8d3f1a4 Following a rule of thirds has given the writer a way to manage uncertainty without trying to control everything. Following a rule of thirds has given the writer a way to manage uncertainty without trying to control everything. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/2026-nissan-serena-review-unique-feature-worth-spending-s2000?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-07T07:00:00+08:00 2026 Nissan Serena review: A unique feature worth spending S$2,000 on https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/207fff4a4ba6121d79e0e7b1c28d967cccd54e66eeed6d07b61b3ec2a441125f The Nissan Serena’s engine never drives the wheels but generates electricity instead, so the car drives like an EV but never needs a plug. The Nissan Serena’s engine never drives the wheels but generates electricity instead, so the car drives like an EV but never needs a plug. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-financing-indonesia-outlook-4-takeaways-singapore-banks-q3-results?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-07T07:00:00+08:00 From AI financing to Indonesia outlook: 4 takeaways from Singapore banks’ Q3 results https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54e991d301dbd5db5bcb42ea92a115fbe190e198de518e663c5932a68540f5d7 DBS, OCBC and UOB struck a more cautious tone on their outlook, even as they remain optimistic about the longer term. DBS, OCBC and UOB struck a more cautious tone on their outlook, even as they remain optimistic about the longer term. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-stocks-meta-nvidia-and-microsoft-are-sliding-it-time-buy-dip?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-07T07:00:00+08:00 AI stocks like Meta, Nvidia and Microsoft are sliding. Is it time to buy the dip? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c160b6fcdaae21932476b8597a93c173d0d09d8cfb4c7f2aa523d815742207cf Shares of major technology companies have come under pressure amid concerns over AI spending, cash flow and earnings. Shares of major technology companies have come under pressure amid concerns over AI spending, cash flow and earnings. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/inside-new-hong-kong-what-fuelling-its-economy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-07T05:00:00+08:00 Inside a ‘new Hong Kong’: What is fuelling its economy? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a7d5bd5153d200a61c7fe8205859852b7f66938975b00fe4314d5c43aa934be Office workers commuting through Central, Hong Kong, on Sept 7, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO Office workers commuting through Central, Hong Kong, on Sept 7, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/grab-cut-vietnam-driver-fees-pay-compensation-after-competition-watchdogs-review The Business Times en 2026-11-06T23:20:39+08:00 Grab to cut Vietnam driver fees, pay compensation after competition watchdog’s review https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75a49d51c960c1c1bcb113827569bf107c6d3759b55e8c2b3a9baa3ad0305ffb The logo of ride-hailing company Grab is displayed on a sign. Grab will compensate drivers for deductions that exceeded 35% of their revenue share, covering about 0.13% of rides since 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nasdaq-opens-higher-chips-pare-losses-rate-hike-fears-linger The Business Times en 2026-11-06T22:43:09+08:00 Nasdaq opens higher as chips pare losses, rate-hike fears linger https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fcc449e8bee0d2243b3d8e51c01098479233615b0e60a1e990916df96437fc79 The Nasdaq Composite is up 299.54 points, or 1.23%, at 24,614.53 at the opening bell. The Nasdaq Composite is up 299.54 points, or 1.23%, at 24,614.53 at the opening bell. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nasdaq-futures-rise-after-steep-ai-sell-chip-stocks-stabilise The Business Times en 2026-11-06T21:41:38+08:00 Nasdaq futures rise after steep AI sell-off as chip stocks stabilise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eff412f61a31e82539de9c880986ce60c55521f33230b50ced0d2796545cff66 The Nasdaq Composite logged its steepest one-day decline in 19 months on Nov 5, confirming it had entered correction territory. The Nasdaq Composite logged its steepest one-day decline in 19 months on Nov 5, confirming it had entered correction territory. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/alphabet-discloses-us548-million-worth-qualcomm-stake The Business Times en 2026-11-06T20:45:29+08:00 Alphabet discloses US$548 million worth of Qualcomm stake https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab2d29af3383692b1c5e4b68745754f6a935d7c52063351f84efd4205a938512 A Qualcomm booth at the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 5 (pictured). Qualcomm shares rose over 3% in pre-market trading. A Qualcomm booth at the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 5 (pictured). Qualcomm shares rose over 3% in pre-market trading. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/data-centre-sector-politically-salient-singapore-takes-practical-approach-regulation-tan-kiat-how?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T20:02:21+08:00 Data centre sector ‘politically salient’; Singapore takes practical approach to regulation: Tan Kiat How https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5edf5ad36be974d8e8143027d7e0f69ab0366621691ef205f5390b5dfadf8cca Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How at the launch of SG6 Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How emphasises the need for industry and government to collaborate for sustainable growth in the sector. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ex-st-engineering-singtel-executive-low-ka-hoe-succeed-tong-yew-heng-netlink-nbn-trust-ceo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T19:47:40+08:00 Ex-ST Engineering, Singtel executive Low Ka Hoe to succeed Tong Yew Heng as Netlink NBN Trust CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/631bc600b51a40ab68e20c4e5d8a300696093b02a80b8def290bf5e8a90ea998 Mainboard-listed NetLink’s H1 distribution per unit is down 1.1% year on year at S$0.0274. Mainboard-listed NetLink’s H1 distribution per unit is down 1.1% year on year at S$0.0274. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/branching-out-digital-brokerages-singapore-expanding-offline-legacy-firms-hitting-heartlands?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T19:45:40+08:00 Branching out: Digital brokerages in Singapore expanding offline, legacy firms hitting heartlands https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/efd39fee69cf5e0f4bcd64ce849c8ebb5f5cb3083327d20e46349a2d2ed8231c Eng Thiam Choon (left), executive director of uSMART, and Louis Koay, a senior financial services director at Phillip Securities, at physical branches of their firms. Eng Thiam Choon (left), executive director of uSMART, and Louis Koay, a senior financial services director at Phillip Securities, at physical branches of their firms. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/doctor-anywhere-hit-data-breach-due-malicious-cyber-incident-involving-unknown-third-party?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T19:12:44+08:00 Doctor Anywhere hit by data breach due to ‘malicious cyber incident’ involving unknown third party https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4a65b08c19965b372a2ee11021c983ce073e1a297d0269e744e1fc037c1c8582 Doctor Anywhere said it has engaged a cybersecurity and forensic specialist to support its investigation. Doctor Anywhere said it has engaged a cybersecurity and forensic specialist to support its investigation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/m1-hit-data-breach?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T19:02:09+08:00 M1 hit by data breach https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/862f7d9d830611ad0265db6a248ec9312ec27518559cd4be5c4035964b1be915 Compromised data includes customer names, identity card details, dates of birth, mobile numbers, e-mail addresses and addresses. Compromised data includes customer names, identity card details, dates of birth, mobile numbers, e-mail addresses and addresses. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-219-singapore-sharpens-haze-law-south-east-asias-blended-sweet-spots?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 219: Singapore sharpens haze law; South-east Asia’s blended sweet spots https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c1d0a7bdd8ac4be78d86e8709218055b9eb03ef4f963f882ee1675156f1b7594 Shares of Singapore-listed palm oil plantation players have fallen sharply as authorities investigate their roles in haze pollution. Shares of Singapore-listed palm oil plantation players have fallen sharply as authorities investigate their roles in haze pollution. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/terraform-labs-do-kwon-ordered-pay-investors-least-us1-3-million-over-ust-collapse?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T18:56:30+08:00 Terraform Labs, Do Kwon ordered to pay investors at least US$1.3 million over UST collapse https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b4105bd81c9e5871cc37b94f03bf046e6a7ddc2a4f384524060551acbf4baa88 Police officers escort Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon after he served a sentence for document forgery, in Podgorica, Montenegro. Do Kwon, co-founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs, was sentenced in the US to 15 years in prison for defrauding investors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-nov-62?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Nov 6) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f18ff839c8e93c16a7ae2b3a7aec02849e2d7b965ae3b6ccb7d3f3778fc2193 The STI ended Nov 6 down 2.2% or 117.08 points at 5,179.17, tracking regional declines. Sats was the only counter to close higher. The STI ended Nov 6 down 2.2% or 117.08 points at 5,179.17, tracking regional declines. Sats was the only counter to close higher. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sti-closes-2-2-down-following-global-tech-stock-slides?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T18:30:40+08:00 STI closes 2.2% down following global tech stock slides https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fc8f028f88ca9add0a84a8852d3dab095d23959d9b1c23c63216c9085529324b Across the broader market, gainers trail losers 202 to 472, with 1.9 billion securities worth S$3.2 billion changing hands. Across the broader market, gainers trail losers 202 to 472, with 1.9 billion securities worth S$3.2 billion changing hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-fall-global-ai-rout-gathers-pace The Business Times en 2026-11-06T18:13:59+08:00 European shares fall as global AI rout gathers pace https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27d2054581d9593998b7ef3735910c313ded6a30921e4e9f42e97a28d1949ebd The pan-European Stoxx 600 index drops 1% as benchmarks in most major regional markets trade lower. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index drops 1% as benchmarks in most major regional markets trade lower. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/crypto-alternative-assets/binance-hackers-weaponised-feature-makes-crypto-wallets-easier-use The Business Times en 2026-11-06T17:59:18+08:00 Binance hackers weaponised feature that makes crypto wallets easier to use https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/11483260ad02813dae5bc9596769f70ae195c6fb8fec68d3efeec50487a7e5e4 This allowed the hackers move faster and maintain control of the wallet even after Binance detected the breach. This allowed the hackers move faster and maintain control of the wallet even after Binance detected the breach. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/midterm-shockwave-tech-oil-and-great-rotation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T17:46:00+08:00 Midterm shockwave - tech, oil, and the great rotation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5eca2e4a4e16546bfc62dc3adb8786a5c0b35de79d6b343635cadb999370875e What is the midterm sweep in the US midterm elections doing to the broader economy? What is the midterm sweep in the US midterm elections doing to the broader economy? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-iran-edge-closer-deal-teheran-reportedly-shows-willingness-discuss-nuclear-issue The Business Times en 2026-11-06T17:02:02+08:00 US, Iran edge closer to deal; Teheran reportedly shows willingness to discuss nuclear issue https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2028e8a9988dbb048fdc5d756cf69c8c4416640df07c156488f797d0c4e870c2 Iran is studying proposals related to its atomic activities that were presented by chief mediator Qatar, according to a diplomat who asked not to be identified. Iran is studying proposals related to its atomic activities that were presented by chief mediator Qatar, according to a diplomat who asked not to be identified. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/tesla-wind-down-cybertruck-production-texas-factory-vehicle-struggles-win-appeal The Business Times en 2026-11-06T16:26:53+08:00 Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production at Texas factory as vehicle struggles to win appeal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8530eecd3408ad454acdbce1e53e1f599ecd676a6a12d9e692ade264d36154aa The Cybertruck, touted by Musk as a futuristic rival to pickup trucks from legacy automakers, has also faced multiple recalls and quality control issues. The Cybertruck, touted by Musk as a futuristic rival to pickup trucks from legacy automakers, has also faced multiple recalls and quality control issues. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/btluxe-edit/gallery/photos?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T16:02:22+08:00 Photos https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/tech-sell-wipes-out-hedge-fund-gains-prompting-layoffs-and-risk-cuts The Business Times en 2026-11-06T15:55:50+08:00 Tech sell-off wipes out hedge fund gains, prompting layoffs and risk cuts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3fbe1b9e4fb00520daf09863882c1ef53a1864ffafec0e8a372acd68812ed834 Several large multi-manager hedge fund platforms have cut leverage and laid off loss-making teams in recent weeks, said market participants. Several large multi-manager hedge fund platforms have cut leverage and laid off loss-making teams in recent weeks, said market participants. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/analysts-cut-dbs-target-price-lower-2027-earnings-see-buying-opportunity-after-share-price-slide?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T15:42:14+08:00 Analysts cut DBS target price on lower 2027 earnings, but see buying opportunity after share price slide https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f4af91e7c19517c9d631a483923874ab0d5cbffa252d3e47d1b2d89914b413e DBS branch in Singpore DBS’ Q3 net profit is down 5% at S$2.81 billion, largely due to weak markets trading income from unfavourable market conditions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/najib-headed-house-arrest-after-us12-3-million-fine-paid-1mdb-case The Business Times en 2026-11-06T15:15:02+08:00 Najib headed for house arrest after US$12.3 million fine is paid in 1MDB case https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/075ddfa402c1dded1309585a4cbbf9e485135853e45a247e343f945f32fd6c5f Malaysia’s former Prime Minister heads home after over four years in jail for his role in the country’s biggest corruption scandal. Malaysia’s former Prime Minister heads home after over four years in jail for his role in the country’s biggest corruption scandal. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/using-ai-agent-my-personal-assistant The Business Times en 2026-11-06T15:00:00+08:00 Using an AI agent as my personal assistant https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b392a0aabed15f6c4a29b409e762cbbfccfde988edc1f35373290ca646699b3 AI makes personal assistant support possible, such as researching holidays and organising health records. AI makes personal assistant support possible, such as researching holidays and organising health records. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/china-tax-crackdown-pushes-wealthy-gold-safe-haven-lifting-hong-kong-jewellery-sales The Business Times en 2026-11-06T14:59:56+08:00 China tax crackdown pushes wealthy to gold as safe haven, lifting Hong Kong jewellery sales https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e8e83468c875bb90d56b074adafaea9b369669476b06a44308afa4863b95c872 Wealthy clients are pulling back on seasonal fashion at home, but when they travel, allocate budget to tangible assets like high jewellery and gold, said Trinity Asia. Wealthy clients are pulling back on seasonal fashion at home, but when they travel, allocate budget to tangible assets like high jewellery and gold, said Trinity Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-investment-corp-pgims-50-stake-nex-mall-sale-asking-about-s1-2-billion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T14:55:20+08:00 China Investment Corp, PGIM’s 50% stake in Nex mall up for sale; asking about S$1.2 billion  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82604a7e5e6808f20c23e191245c42fc159b2f252aa51623f4bd6fe32da872db Nex shopping centre is on a site with a remaining lease of 80 years and eight months. Nex shopping centre is on a site with a remaining lease of 80 years and eight months. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/tokyo-being-reshaped-historic-real-estate-boom The Business Times en 2026-11-06T14:40:01+08:00 Tokyo is being reshaped by a historic real estate boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c39a8df90d58b7cae3c3ae0da14c6ba856d4e27bdf8f3834adf17f5c0dbfb15d As soaring prices push residents to overlooked areas of Tokyo, their arrival is changing the character of the capital. As soaring prices push residents to overlooked areas of Tokyo, their arrival is changing the character of the capital. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/openai-announces-changes-how-it-handles-data-centres-amid-outcry-after-us-midterms The Business Times en 2026-11-06T14:12:52+08:00 OpenAI announces changes to how it handles data centres amid outcry after US midterms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/371f6bfe32b95c90e92ee4f703511cde66d3739c8eccfac665becbfcd73ad1d4 An OpenAI data centre in Texas (pictured). The US midterms may leave proposed additions of the facilities vulnerable to stricter local scrutiny and pushback.  An OpenAI data centre in Texas (pictured). The US midterms may leave proposed additions of the facilities vulnerable to stricter local scrutiny and pushback.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-ahead-hk-private-markets-allocation-fewer-investors-are-raising-exposure?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T13:54:38+08:00 Singapore ahead of HK in private markets allocation, but fewer investors are raising exposure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd2d17922b2383ff5f34cb97de880c37e62572cd091f23a81ee19676ead2d6ce image of singapore skyline Among Singapore respondents, private markets account for 23.8% of portfolios, versus 22% in Hong Kong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-airlines-new-planes-and-seats-delayed-again-due-certification-issues?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T13:30:00+08:00 Singapore Airlines’ new planes and seats delayed again due to certification issues https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/42342cca1634a9c7e4d3fa27b6ee70fbcb47e7d3cc752136267cc250d55bbafd The new cabin designs complete the suite of recently unveiled offerings that include in-flight food and drinks, entertainment and amenity kits. The new cabin designs complete the suite of recently unveiled offerings that include in-flight food and drinks, entertainment and amenity kits. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-passes-cross-border-corruption-law-expanding-anti-graft-drive The Business Times en 2026-11-06T13:17:57+08:00 China passes cross-border corruption law, expanding anti-graft drive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c1d4f5228f3b011861b3edf8c07fd3ca2edbda066218e59deae1954346a59442 Tackling corruption has been one of the signature themes of President Xi Jinping’s leadership. Tackling corruption has been one of the signature themes of President Xi Jinping’s leadership. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/rising-innovation-sectors-will-reward-smids-due-course-says-natixis-im-singapore-ceo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T13:10:34+08:00 Rising innovation in sectors will reward SMIDs in due course, says Natixis IM Singapore CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9206c78a473aa9c9d72ebe5d7a4cd6964e2032cd3fafc3cd92ed351a59845ed9 Fabrice Chemouny and Dora Seow of Natixis IM. Fabrice Chemouny (left), head of international distribution at Natixis IM, and Dora Seow, CEO of Natixis IM Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/cdg-zig-kumpool-join-singapore-malaysia-cross-border-taxi-scheme-nov-16?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T12:58:23+08:00 CDG Zig, Kumpool join Singapore-Malaysia cross-border taxi scheme from Nov 16 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/592ba950dc098dc17f5f297c37601faa827b589a0a9e2a03469e7221196dcd61 CDG Zig and Kumpool will join GrabCar as licensed operators under the enhanced Cross-Border Taxi Scheme. CDG Zig and Kumpool will join GrabCar as licensed operators under the enhanced Cross-Border Taxi Scheme. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/chinas-q3-emissions-post-biggest-drop-pandemic-hormuz-crisis-curbs-fossil-fuel-use The Business Times en 2026-11-06T12:55:51+08:00 China’s Q3 emissions post biggest drop since pandemic as Hormuz crisis curbs fossil fuel use https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1dc58c267618a10035724fb3d0eae2d215dfd25a63a25f60b5c71d7c8949a915 China’s coal use fell by 3.3 per cent as wind and solar wastage improved, and power demand fell due to mild weather. China’s coal use fell by 3.3 per cent as wind and solar wastage improved, and power demand fell due to mild weather. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-drops-worlds-top-10-richest-after-chips-sell The Business Times en 2026-11-06T12:42:14+08:00 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang drops from world’s top 10 richest after chips sell-off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/541e9471c712651fc5da6e1fb24ef8590ba2397a2796560825e94c314934f74c Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s net worth fell by US$15.1 billion to US$150.9 billion. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s net worth fell by US$15.1 billion to US$150.9 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-october-headline-cpi-rises-3-9-year-highest-level-nearly-4-years The Business Times en 2026-11-06T12:04:38+08:00 Thai October headline CPI rises 3.9% on year, highest level in nearly 4 years  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d85360692030272dac6b58ff431476a6d75cbd38c8c29ae10e942100a95224a1 The increase was driven by higher oil, food and transport prices.  The increase was driven by higher oil, food and transport prices.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/forget-six-fingers-ais-bigger-story-quantity The Business Times en 2026-11-06T12:00:00+08:00 Forget six fingers. AI’s bigger story is quantity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e07a0061d04e46ebcd79c0d4526b8a34c5c6408562b6d59620d4b042c82a9bc5 The machines can dream a thousand times faster than the world can build, and whoever owns the last physical step owns a veto over the first thousand intellectual ones. The machines can dream a thousand times faster than the world can build, and whoever owns the last physical step owns a veto over the first thousand intellectual ones. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-media-must-be-credible-and-trusted-observer-interpreter-developments-president-tharman?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T11:51:23+08:00 Singapore media must be credible and trusted observer, interpreter of developments: President Tharman https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ba25e1ef65d4f33494b66c5033a467de70307f3e752dc1a38393aaece68b5d31 President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at a fireside chat during the launch of Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao’s English edition on Nov 5. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at a fireside chat during the launch of Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao’s English edition on Nov 5.