https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/malaysias-zahid-seeks-early-polls-umno-plots-return-power The Business Times en 2026-09-11T17:10:06+08:00 Malaysia’s Zahid seeks early polls as Umno plots return to power https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c42b0b1c10dc215888c6fb246059219419a93da6dc489c7da330f696d614344a “The general election is the defining moment for us to regain the mandate to lead,” says Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. “The general election is the defining moment for us to regain the mandate to lead,” says Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/five-decades-supporting-tennis-bnp-paribas-returns-back-star-studded-singapore-open The Business Times en 2026-09-11T17:00:00+08:00 Five decades of supporting tennis: BNP Paribas returns to back star-studded Singapore Open https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e9e96e23afe8d5003867eb4d7040fd4baaa99079d4b981842d156c75251fd3a3 Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in action at Wimbledon last July. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a successful season so far and recently won her first WTA title.  Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in action at Wimbledon last July. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a successful season so far and recently won her first WTA title.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/us-listing-could-put-japans-kioxia-global-ai-spotlight-voyas-thomas-says The Business Times en 2026-09-11T16:33:28+08:00 US listing could put Japan's Kioxia in global AI spotlight, Voya's Thomas says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de590d592a2efe5611ec7e633805a45d5f5566da5f20d8f1c9f0344eefc2f238 Kioxia shares surged as much as 456% in 2026 and the firm leads gains on the benchmark Nikkei 225 index. Kioxia shares surged as much as 456% in 2026 and the firm leads gains on the benchmark Nikkei 225 index. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/chinese-chipmakers-become-billionaires-without-turning-profit The Business Times en 2026-09-11T16:09:23+08:00 Chinese chipmakers become billionaires without turning a profit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/00b03e781f59fa146c547f1337504721a7407ffb7c6860ffd62ac78c9f68071d Enflame’s shares soared as much as 234% on their first trading day on Sep 11 in Shanghai, bringing its founders’ individual fortunes to US$2.5 billion each. Enflame’s shares soared as much as 234% on their first trading day on Sep 11 in Shanghai, bringing its founders’ individual fortunes to US$2.5 billion each. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/features/shop-till-they-drop-e-commerce-platforms-fight-share-maturing-south-east-asian-market The Business Times en 2026-09-11T15:30:00+08:00 Shop till they drop: E-commerce platforms fight for share of maturing South-east Asian market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/40dcbbcbd6b61b039ea58d2f6e4a00f77ddcf860cfcf24441d89388ca7bf577a Social and live commerce, as well as AI, are reshaping how consumers find and decide on purchases, says Bain’s Willy Chang. Social and live commerce, as well as AI, are reshaping how consumers find and decide on purchases, says Bain’s Willy Chang. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ecbs-hawkish-stance-prompts-calls-further-rate-hikes The Business Times en 2026-09-11T15:21:25+08:00 ECB's hawkish stance prompts calls for further rate hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f9e11cef865dc2b92e4c0941ff4a906a0537ff4dbd97d3b66278056375ea190 While Goldman Sachs, Citi and Barclays say the ECB will raise rates again in December, Citi expects an additional hike in March 2027. While Goldman Sachs, Citi and Barclays say the ECB will raise rates again in December, Citi expects an additional hike in March 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/san-francisco-mayor-declares-rent-emergency-amid-ai-housing-frenzy The Business Times en 2026-09-11T15:01:39+08:00 San Francisco mayor declares rent emergency amid AI housing frenzy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/77ec62a19aab07ce19a3219988e283703737e140b12ed645d07dafd26329a49a San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, who was elected two years ago, has been credited with bringing vibrancy and optimism back to the city. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, who was elected two years ago, has been credited with bringing vibrancy and optimism back to the city. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/why-carry-or-bond-coupons-matter-more-today The Business Times en 2026-09-11T15:00:00+08:00 Why carry or bond coupons matter more today https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/784367c40f0ae52732e297cb614736eb20a1a67874755e0dcc2068439f30dd0a With US$500 billion of outstanding bonds from the top AI giants and US$100 billion linked to data centres, AI has become important in the global credit market. With US$500 billion of outstanding bonds from the top AI giants and US$100 billion linked to data centres, AI has become important in the global credit market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-economy-grows-fastest-pace-feb-2025 The Business Times en 2026-09-11T14:50:50+08:00 UK economy grows at fastest pace since Feb 2025 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e18a4747b78c98756d572901b6f87432ba70d77c56957de5e7c832a79bd5064 Britain, like other European economies, has taken less of an immediate hit to growth from the US-Iran war than economists had feared. Britain, like other European economies, has taken less of an immediate hit to growth from the US-Iran war than economists had feared. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/structural-evolution-hong-kong-draws-back-talent-ipo-boom-fuels-financial-hubs-revival The Business Times en 2026-09-11T13:40:32+08:00 ‘Structural evolution’: Hong Kong draws back talent as IPO boom fuels financial hub’s revival https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cfff54145e9675572c91c45274efd2bb59410864cd1953a2ea4d88ed5324c540 The revival has boosted demand for prime office space, with Grade-A office space in the Central business district recovering after years of decline. The revival has boosted demand for prime office space, with Grade-A office space in the Central business district recovering after years of decline. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/microns-taiwan-workers-get-rewards-worth-68-months-pay The Business Times en 2026-09-11T13:18:23+08:00 Micron’s Taiwan workers to get rewards worth up to 68 months of pay https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e29f6f55cc9f9813162646e08f576d4332afc6a57972b5cba74837d527c1ef44 Taiwan is one of Micron’s most important manufacturing hubs. Taiwan is one of Micron’s most important manufacturing hubs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/zurich-allianz-insured-transactions-linked-radiant-world-report The Business Times en 2026-09-11T13:12:02+08:00 Zurich, Allianz insured transactions linked to Radiant World: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b4a5abcca46841bf590c99263706f35d315352a189c20d05128800397cb8f2c1 Zurich insured Radiant against non-payment from multiple counterparties, including commodities major Glencore, the FT report said. Zurich insured Radiant against non-payment from multiple counterparties, including commodities major Glencore, the FT report said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/ng-familys-far-east-group-sells-watten-estate-property-s84-2-million-aurum-land The Business Times en 2026-09-11T13:09:52+08:00 Ng family’s Far East group sells Watten Estate property for S$84.2 million to Aurum Land https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/40faaad6034e51700520bd004af450ced75e27ecc36e66bb045c2003b423d68a The 3,061 sq m site at 134 Watten Estate Road houses a three-storey walk-up apartment complex. The 3,061 sq m site at 134 Watten Estate Road houses a three-storey walk-up apartment complex. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/deepseeks-low-cost-model-deals-fresh-blow-rivals-openai-z-ai-hits-memory-makers The Business Times en 2026-09-11T13:07:03+08:00 DeepSeek’s low-cost model deals fresh blow to rivals OpenAI, Z.AI; hits memory makers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e48d33154fab65c49f73fe1242395985eb54803e6b210a10af55b2189992bccb DeepSeek’s announcement that its latest model requires less high-bandwidth memory has also given investors fresh concerns about tech.  DeepSeek’s announcement that its latest model requires less high-bandwidth memory has also given investors fresh concerns about tech.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/sydney-airport-flights-disrupted-due-air-traffic-controller-shortage The Business Times en 2026-09-11T12:54:29+08:00 Sydney Airport flights disrupted due to air traffic controller shortage https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/911f253e72b3a32fe6b03257e3365a7fa6b5bab64277b81f539d1420f016765a The flight cancellations come amid probes into several recent near-misses at Sydney Airport. The flight cancellations come amid probes into several recent near-misses at Sydney Airport. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/vance-seizes-maga-spotlight-republican-midterm-convention-party-looks-beyond-trump The Business Times en 2026-09-11T12:44:11+08:00 Vance seizes Maga spotlight at Republican midterm convention as party looks beyond Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9bbb6ded71bf3cb87987abb8431a55805f02c4a4834c677c20a09696f0254066 With Trump constitutionally barred from seeking a third term, Vance is widely regarded as a leading contender for the Republican’s 2028 nomination. With Trump constitutionally barred from seeking a third term, Vance is widely regarded as a leading contender for the Republican’s 2028 nomination. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-king-postpones-decision-ex-pm-najib-razaks-pardon-bid The Business Times en 2026-09-11T12:40:06+08:00 Malaysia’s king postpones decision on ex-PM Najib Razak’s pardon bid https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/58575a9ddfec426b11a7706964ffeec085ed0f57f11c8af4bffcf3e4b772b0e9 The royal pardon request was the second filed by Najib Razak, who has been in jail since 2022. The royal pardon request was the second filed by Najib Razak, who has been in jail since 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hormuz-shipping-traffic-falls-single-digits-data-shows The Business Times en 2026-09-11T12:09:55+08:00 Hormuz shipping traffic falls to single digits, data shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/52a1c67a50dc2537d250e04532e2b0d0b9d509d2ab3e291016062ae2e74eda07 Before the Iran war, the strait handled about 125 large, commercial vessels daily, accounting for some 20% of global daily crude oil and liquefied natural gas supply. Before the Iran war, the strait handled about 125 large, commercial vessels daily, accounting for some 20% of global daily crude oil and liquefied natural gas supply. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ocbc-tops-forbes-worlds-top-performing-banks-list-dbs-second The Business Times en 2026-09-11T11:58:26+08:00 OCBC tops Forbes ‘World’s Top Performing Banks’ list, DBS in second https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/546ff1500b67c015c9db02682a4f9941b4742e1a20d7dce2219b463dc8f012bb A total of 500 banks from 89 countries made the list across six tiers overall, with OCBC and DBS being the only ones from Singapore. A total of 500 banks from 89 countries made the list across six tiers overall, with OCBC and DBS being the only ones from Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/boj-set-raise-rates-sep-17-18-meeting-offer-few-clues-how-high-they-could-go The Business Times en 2026-09-11T11:44:46+08:00 BOJ set to raise rates at Sep 17-18 meeting, but offer few clues on how high they could go https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/55a0da24db73aff3a658f50f7f6162748306254438a331e86ef5b3f000164b5b Markets are focusing on any hints from BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda’s post-meeting briefing on the pace of future rate hikes. Markets are focusing on any hints from BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda’s post-meeting briefing on the pace of future rate hikes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/working-life/world-first-australian-work-home-laws-face-uncertain-future The Business Times en 2026-09-11T11:39:45+08:00 World-first Australian work from home laws face uncertain future https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e991d7f8fc06214045c89ec88c386036bd5f359408cbf2ef5f62d760a3e0c8e Opposition and crossbench politicians narrowly voted to refer the bill to a parliamentary committee for further examination.  Opposition and crossbench politicians narrowly voted to refer the bill to a parliamentary committee for further examination.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/bank-should-ask-questions-five-dbs-accounts-linked-jho-low-associate-1mdb-case The Business Times en 2026-09-11T11:28:54+08:00 ‘A bank should ask questions’: Five DBS accounts linked to Jho Low associate in 1MDB case https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca32a312e0d85e580bd37ed09dad0e85c57367bcab15b15ade4743a61f37fd23 The bank account opening papers for all four companies names known Jho Low (left) associate, Eric Tan (right), as the sole beneficial owner. The bank account opening papers for all four companies names known Jho Low (left) associate, Eric Tan (right), as the sole beneficial owner. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/developers-rush-build-homes-vietnams-breathtaking-coast-testing-new-urban-model The Business Times en 2026-09-11T11:05:09+08:00 Developers rush to build homes on Vietnam’s breathtaking coast, testing a new urban model https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5c5e907382fd13ac17e62571d6c8989d85dffb479ff987da2607374f9bb835e3 HAUS’ Coastal Quang Ngai sits on a 94-hectare site near My Khe Beach in central Vietnam. It is being planned as a residential community for roughly 4,000 people. HAUS’ Coastal Quang Ngai sits on a 94-hectare site near My Khe Beach in central Vietnam. It is being planned as a residential community for roughly 4,000 people. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/do-something-hard-meaningful-endowus-samuel-rhee-drive-better-financial-outcomes-customers The Business Times en 2026-09-11T11:00:00+08:00 ‘To do something hard but meaningful:’ Endowus’ Samuel Rhee on the drive for better financial outcomes for customers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f1b4b619fe47153b06839ed46c2e88ee723746bc12ab7610b40516e06940335a Endowus chairman Samuel Rhee believes the platform becoming included as a CPFIS fund manager was the right move. Endowus chairman Samuel Rhee believes the platform becoming included as a CPFIS fund manager was the right move. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/august-tied-worlds-hottest-month-ever-recorded The Business Times en 2026-09-11T10:07:15+08:00 August is tied for the world’s hottest month ever recorded https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d6d83d054bc5d6de2c39f766f4fcac7b686ac6c08a5388ae86ea605fece53e12 The run comes just days after the United Nations delivered a sobering assessment of where global temperatures are headed.  The run comes just days after the United Nations delivered a sobering assessment of where global temperatures are headed.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/maggi-noodles-thums-how-india-became-dependent-cheap-packaged-food The Business Times en 2026-09-11T09:51:52+08:00 From Maggi noodles to Thums Up: How India became dependent on cheap packaged food https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0de120900fbee6c4a256baaf8aa7feb6ec5837dfe49d3408ca06cbf42d604ac1 Maggi instant noodles are made with palm ​oil in India whereas many versions sold in Britain use pricier sunflower oil. Maggi instant noodles are made with palm ​oil in India whereas many versions sold in Britain use pricier sunflower oil. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/true-fitness-true-yoga-close-all-outlets-liquidators-start-winding-process The Business Times en 2026-09-11T09:47:31+08:00 True Fitness, True Yoga close all outlets; liquidators start winding-up process https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/01ae8d0935ebac0ba3a93bcb8e7ee4dd624d151cda50cd833c417fb74e764841 The company’s human resources department says that provisional liquidators have already been appointed. The company’s human resources department says that provisional liquidators have already been appointed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/gambling-our-lives-openai-open-slowing-cutting-edge-ai-ceo-sam-altman-tells-staff The Business Times en 2026-09-11T09:38:18+08:00 ‘Gambling with our lives’: OpenAI open to slowing cutting-edge AI, CEO Sam Altman tells staff https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f21089896c02d0ebc391b987c3ce9b5007501a8989673618fd5f37e7afcc54ac AI researcher Jacob Coxon, an ex staff at OpenAI and Anthropic, said on social media that people building AI believe it could “kill us all by the end of the decade”. AI researcher Jacob Coxon, an ex staff at OpenAI and Anthropic, said on social media that people building AI believe it could “kill us all by the end of the decade”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-treasury-yields-surge-oil-spike-buyback-results-fuel-sell The Business Times en 2026-09-11T09:21:54+08:00 US Treasury yields surge as oil spike, buyback results fuel sell-off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4716be44b87fb889962075a142ff0eaac3d7b860e574718b84f305ea5364a1a5 On Sep 10, Scott Bessent’s Treasury Department purchased just US$5.19 billion of 10- to 20-year debt, less than the US$6 billion maximum he announced.  On Sep 10, Scott Bessent’s Treasury Department purchased just US$5.19 billion of 10- to 20-year debt, less than the US$6 billion maximum he announced.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-wholesale-inflation-stays-elevated-august-boosts-case-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-09-11T09:18:57+08:00 Japan’s wholesale inflation stays elevated in August, boosts case for rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/72f5646f2fce8e972c6aff2fa753972f42981840c65b9cf4b22801eaa3e299ef Rising fuel costs from the Middle East conflict and higher import prices from a weak yen have added price pressure to Japan’s economy. Rising fuel costs from the Middle East conflict and higher import prices from a weak yen have added price pressure to Japan’s economy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-bonds-fall-oil-inflation-woes The Business Times en 2026-09-11T09:14:00+08:00 Asian stocks, bonds fall on oil, inflation woes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fadab9abe82a1a96de67d8892b5340d99cccb06e8df3d47bdef5129c76a8f7b8 Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.2%, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 1.3% and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell 1.4%. Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.2%, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 1.3% and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell 1.4%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-he-does-not-regret-iran-war-despite-impact-it-may-have-midterm-elections The Business Times en 2026-09-11T08:47:49+08:00 Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3d6a9ce9e85e0ce75ae79065425d21248deba37069a9052a56bfd0bd604da3a6 US President Donald Trump reiterated that he thought the Iran war will end immediately after the midterm election. US President Donald Trump reiterated that he thought the Iran war will end immediately after the midterm election. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/blackstones-airtrunk-seeks-s1-6-billion-loan-singapore-ipo The Business Times en 2026-09-11T08:44:40+08:00 Blackstone’s AirTrunk seeks S$1.6 billion loan for Singapore IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c481eec0adb7654935e5084fffcb8ead6371536b8f4dcd64bd45fc309c6ef190 Rendering of AirTrunk’s hyperscale data centre campus in Johor Bahru, Malaysia (pictured). The firm has requested several tranches of debt from banks. Rendering of AirTrunk’s hyperscale data centre campus in Johor Bahru, Malaysia (pictured). The firm has requested several tranches of debt from banks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-sgx-oiltek The Business Times en 2026-09-11T08:40:37+08:00 Stocks to watch: SGX, Oiltek https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b126a47caf48a4e294c3e05f86754a4fb98b03a7e5085e8d4bd1d258d9f0487 The total SGX securities market turnover for the month rises 29% year on year to S$43.3 billion. The total SGX securities market turnover for the month rises 29% year on year to S$43.3 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-track-third-weekly-loss-us-inflation-data-looms The Business Times en 2026-09-11T08:11:32+08:00 ⁠Gold on track for third weekly loss as US inflation data looms​‌ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dcad67d854b2bf218ddf72d5bc009255827e01550757a14033af0418407774d4 Despite gold being known as an inflation hedge, rising interest rates often pressure the metal, which offers no yield. Despite gold being known as an inflation hedge, rising interest rates often pressure the metal, which offers no yield. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-blocks-russian-hackers-chinese-ai-labs-accused-misusing-claude The Business Times en 2026-09-11T07:57:22+08:00 Anthropic blocks Russian hackers, Chinese AI labs accused of misusing Claude https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ada06879af91686702082a718b55099aef6c4a29d7d550f30bc812164784a684 Anthropic flagged Claude misuse in software development for weapons and related procurement. Anthropic flagged Claude misuse in software development for weapons and related procurement. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/us-lawmakers-call-new-ai-rules-after-anthropic-researchers-safety-warnings The Business Times en 2026-09-11T07:18:01+08:00 US lawmakers call for new AI rules after Anthropic researchers’ safety warnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9621791b5d3b8aaac4a9d51bce8ae4948d660f37085d2a1b9dd350dd62960f9 Incidents in which AI models have accessed external systems during testing have prompted calls for tighter safety regulations. Incidents in which AI models have accessed external systems during testing have prompted calls for tighter safety regulations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-data-centre-reits-chase-japan-deals-power-crunch-raises-stakes The Business Times en 2026-09-11T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore data centre Reits chase Japan deals as power crunch raises stakes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/12f4ff9cda195337d6534a8f54dc8e50c965ba046ce388198626b472d2eada5f Japan’s data centre market is underpinned by increasing domestic enterprise workloads, cloud adoption and rising AI workloads. Japan’s data centre market is underpinned by increasing domestic enterprise workloads, cloud adoption and rising AI workloads. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sgx-securities-trading-value-climbs-35-year-august-retail-buying-sti-rally The Business Times en 2026-09-11T07:00:00+08:00 SGX securities trading value climbs 35% on year in August on retail buying, STI rally https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b126a47caf48a4e294c3e05f86754a4fb98b03a7e5085e8d4bd1d258d9f0487 The benchmark STI ended August at a high of 5,755.36, up 35% from the year before, outperforming the rest of its regional Asean peers on a year-to-date basis. The benchmark STI ended August at a high of 5,755.36, up 35% from the year before, outperforming the rest of its regional Asean peers on a year-to-date basis. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/standing-cabernet-sauvignon The Business Times en 2026-09-11T07:00:00+08:00 Standing up for cabernet sauvignon https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/caa2f61ae829633ee60b5bcbdbc6b811606faac32df8b3c3e6c9589ba8a29e9a The world in which cabernet achieved its commanding presence has changed, but the wine remains too good to ignore, says the writer. The world in which cabernet achieved its commanding presence has changed, but the wine remains too good to ignore, says the writer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/nike-lululemon-shein-woes-silver-lining-singapores-lack-listed-consumer-brands The Business Times en 2026-09-11T07:00:00+08:00 Nike, Lululemon, Shein woes: A silver lining in Singapore’s lack of listed consumer brands https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/377dca1e1c5fe27fa7eb495803c122692c949271cccb99847c07ef505ad2520d Nike, which has shed more than US$200 billion in market value from its November 2021 peak, exits the S&P 100 index in September 2026. Nike, which has shed more than US$200 billion in market value from its November 2021 peak, exits the S&P 100 index in September 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/cashless-society-singapores-currency-circulation-still-hitting-new-highs-s69-billion The Business Times en 2026-09-11T07:00:00+08:00 Cashless society? Singapore’s currency in circulation still hitting new highs at S$69 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fcf5adc931853b53665b20d338edc49d2c8180b554b4b49c4c587fe3bbcbdd4f MAS stopped issuing the S$1,000 note in 2021 to mitigate “higher money laundering and terrorism financing risks”. MAS stopped issuing the S$1,000 note in 2021 to mitigate “higher money laundering and terrorism financing risks”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/south-korea-bets-free-ai-can-loosen-chatgpts-grip The Business Times en 2026-09-11T07:00:00+08:00 South Korea bets free AI can loosen ChatGPT’s grip https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be52517ca841bf4068661797e28954059de5c2bbb830b6069262c6806f94d6f4 People walk in a business district in Seoul, South Korea, Aug 27 2026. South Korea is attempting something more unusual than other national technology programmes, by trying to turn AI into something closer to public infrastructure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/proptech-firm-real-estate-analytics-served-winding-application-creditor The Business Times en 2026-09-11T07:00:00+08:00 Proptech firm Real Estate Analytics served winding-up application by creditor https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b461279cb41be5791089ab24c9ec1a9cc3fd6fc523acef21f213f62a19efccbd Real Estate Analytics has been loss-making over the last five years, although its loss after tax from continuing operations narrowed to S$3.3 million in FY2025. Real Estate Analytics has been loss-making over the last five years, although its loss after tax from continuing operations narrowed to S$3.3 million in FY2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/opec-further-lowers-2026-global-oil-demand-growth-forecast1 The Business Times en 2026-09-11T06:51:49+08:00 Opec further lowers 2026 global oil demand growth forecast https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c7c1a555e5a6f30d351815f0dd18027576e4e26d3c3ee33bfde36e1ee0fa685 Opec continues to see a smaller impact on consumption since the Iran war started. Opec continues to see a smaller impact on consumption since the Iran war started. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/houthis-advance-along-yemeni-coast-threaten-saudi-oil-exports-red-sea The Business Times en 2026-09-11T06:43:01+08:00 Houthis advance along Yemeni coast, threaten Saudi oil exports in the Red Sea https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a54197ffc60be12ba337c689800d7a9fac7e11fd4f27ea7be52133cb1b7b5067 A Houthi attack targeting trucks coming from Saudi territory at the Saudi-Yemen border on Sep 7. The Houthis escalated attacks on Saudi Arabia in September. A Houthi attack targeting trucks coming from Saudi territory at the Saudi-Yemen border on Sep 7. The Houthis escalated attacks on Saudi Arabia in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-close-two-month-low-ecb-hike-fuels-further-tightening-bets The Business Times en 2026-09-11T06:18:11+08:00 European shares close at two-month low as ECB hike fuels further tightening bets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed 6 0.7 per cent lower at 635.97 points on Thursday. The Stoxx 600 closed 6 0.7 per cent lower at 635.97 points on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/oracles-cloud-sales-beat-estimates-surging-ai-demand-outpaces-supply The Business Times en 2026-09-11T06:11:40+08:00 Oracle’s cloud sales beat estimates as surging AI demand outpaces supply https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4e71e234d0b7b3054b60cfe4f23e41e60a726d992b154caf75e101e850963cfd Oracle reported US$28.5 billion in capital expenditures, mostly on data centre equipment, in the three months ended Aug 31. Oracle reported US$28.5 billion in capital expenditures, mostly on data centre equipment, in the three months ended Aug 31. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/oil-heads-13-weekly-surge-middle-east-attacks-deepen-supply-fears The Business Times en 2026-09-11T05:56:11+08:00 Oil heads for 13% weekly surge as Middle East attacks deepen supply fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0d1f080fedbd8ecae54b06eaf18d72c61144a771ce933f73a5b8dbf189e9c3aa Brent crude and US West Texas Intermediate futures rose more than 6% on Sep 10. Brent crude and US West Texas Intermediate futures rose more than 6% on Sep 10. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-sp-500-ends-down-treasury-yields-rise-and-traders-fret-about-inflation The Business Times en 2026-09-11T05:39:19+08:00 US stocks: S&P 500 ends down as Treasury yields rise and traders fret about inflation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/71a3378ccc0baa2609384f63b971120d3eb37c2c5ce22ba16bc42f1b8ca6023c The S&P 500 has lost 2 per cent in the past four sessions, its deepest four-day loss since June. The S&P 500 has lost 2 per cent in the past four sessions, its deepest four-day loss since June. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/lagarde-calls-ecb-hike-no-brainer-markets-bet-more-ahead The Business Times en 2026-09-10T23:30:00+08:00 Lagarde calls ECB hike ‘no brainer’ as markets bet on more ahead https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ebaf9a90a2238c711fbacc16065e37ad243171e008dd734bf6a74b90528119c8 The expansion between April and June was “broad-based across countries and sectors,” Lagarde told journalists in Berlin. The expansion between April and June was “broad-based across countries and sectors,” Lagarde told journalists in Berlin. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-existing-home-sales-slide-weakest-pace-more-year The Business Times en 2026-09-10T23:10:00+08:00 US existing home sales slide to weakest pace in more than a year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e68b0ab563c98e10a2a32f0faf6c93c3eb382977588c49928a052484745bae84 Home price growth cooled off from the pandemic era, when annual increases ran into the double digits, but affordability concerns remain a headwind for buyers. Home price growth cooled off from the pandemic era, when annual increases ran into the double digits, but affordability concerns remain a headwind for buyers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-opens-lower-after-hotter-expected-producer-inflation-data The Business Times en 2026-09-10T21:53:09+08:00 Wall St opens lower after hotter-than-expected producer inflation data  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab829f67b5d5a58922594ae4c19b7f2349bc0cb4976e8fde431aaec91b63f367 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 88.8 points, or 0.17 per cent, at the open to 52,291.85. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 88.8 points, or 0.17 per cent, at the open to 52,291.85. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/mary-chia-beauty-firm-appears-court-over-unpaid-cpf-contributions The Business Times en 2026-09-10T21:48:42+08:00 Mary Chia beauty firm appears in court over unpaid CPF contributions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be4a5ed2d48ca51a0ab88ca9a89edff47fbd106cfffdbb0976dcbdb186569f4d The State Courts heard that the beauty company made a payment of S$11,291 on Sept 9, a day before its hearing. The State Courts heard that the beauty company made a payment of S$11,291 on Sept 9, a day before its hearing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-producer-prices-increase-expected-august The Business Times en 2026-09-10T21:19:51+08:00 US producer prices increase as expected in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/70e14715393dcd09ffdd95bc6dc9ee3b7fa651ec22ebaea4dfc2f37c276d4154 The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rose 0.4 per cent last month after an upwardly revised 0.1 per cent gain in July. The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rose 0.4 per cent last month after an upwardly revised 0.1 per cent gain in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-weekly-jobless-claims-edge-down-layoffs-remain-low The Business Times en 2026-09-10T20:53:35+08:00 US weekly jobless claims edge down as layoffs remain low https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62727085caf0becde6f841151fdfe621fe321921dc5e5ebd5937345349216145 Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dipped 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 206,000 for the week ended September 5. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dipped 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 206,000 for the week ended September 5. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ecb-raises-interest-rates-iran-war-fuels-inflation-fears The Business Times en 2026-09-10T20:41:49+08:00 ECB raises interest rates as Iran war fuels inflation fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fed60cf0468ea0496a20fbfacb86785959fb87609b5d6855ce83ebec436cb2ea The logo of the European Central Bank outside its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. The ECB has raised its policy rate to 2.5% and expects inflation to stay above its 2% goal for some time. The European Central Bank has raised its policy rate to 2.5% and expects inflation to stay above its 2% goal for some time. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/greenback-crawls-higher-ahead-ecb-us-inflation-data The Business Times en 2026-09-10T20:07:48+08:00 Greenback crawls higher ahead of ECB, US inflation data https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce213f4f77755b2c87fb7aae3aa6830cc6d639fb160f64ff0d5552ddf98aa21c The dollar index, which tracks the US currency against major peers, is up 0.13%. The dollar index, which tracks the US currency against major peers, is up 0.13%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/pgim-turns-more-selective-japan-real-estate-rates-climb The Business Times en 2026-09-10T20:05:42+08:00 PGIM turns more selective on Japan real estate as rates climb https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2958d257cb3adea0c61fcb6d8f22290470fa660d57b986b635bb04128e11226d The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise its policy rate to 1.25% later this month as pressures from the Iran war and a weak yen fuel concerns about domestic inflation. The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise its policy rate to 1.25% later this month as pressures from the Iran war and a weak yen fuel concerns about domestic inflation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/top-hong-kong-developers-profit-increases-market-recovery The Business Times en 2026-09-10T20:05:36+08:00 Top Hong Kong developer’s profit increases on market recovery https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d5cdff2b514214b1263436a7217c6ca83962e6507c5fc58900a829094d93e83a The Henderson building, center, and the Bank of China Tower, centre right, in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is seeing a broad recovery in its prime office sector after years of sluggish demand and elevated vacancies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/xis-india-visit-help-diplomatic-thaw-business-ties-are-still-bound-suspicion The Business Times en 2026-09-10T19:20:26+08:00 Xi’s India visit to help diplomatic thaw, but business ties are still bound by suspicion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a7481ada6b63277859d7654e3dd73953baff95f12d7fb94090187e8806e13030 Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives at Cairo International Airport for an official visit to Egypt. China’s foreign ministry has confirmed that Xi will be in Delhi, India, for the annual Brics summit. China’s foreign ministry has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will be in Delhi for the annual Brics summit on Sep 12 and 13. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/can-trump-really-pay-every-adult-american-us5000-dividend The Business Times en 2026-09-10T19:01:28+08:00 Can Trump really pay every adult American a US$5,000 ‘dividend’? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8fa9ee8b5de4ed9ae6859fe72cfd1be06c9199c230e4f025adfd673ba8d4f3f3 US President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas. He has said he would pay every American adult a US$5,000 “Trump dividend” if the Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress after the November elections.  US President Donald Trump says the US$5,000 “dividend” would have to be spent in the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/political-salary-framework-flexible-goes-beyond-numbers-chan-chun-sing The Business Times en 2026-09-10T18:47:52+08:00 Political salary framework is flexible, goes beyond numbers: Chan Chun Sing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6508061bba2330ee3f87f3e647abd0d257ea1f00a199346701ae2feed2190dc6 Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing says: “The more political appointment holders are paid, the greater the scrutiny they will be under.” Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing says: “The more political appointment holders are paid, the greater the scrutiny they will be under.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-102 The Business Times en 2026-09-10T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 10) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/354e2396da69f97127be394bfbf222145ab28cf4f330c1c17361ef7544cbea3f Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the consequences of not attracting good people to politics may not become apparent immediately, but in 15 to 25 years. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the consequences of not attracting good people to politics may not become apparent immediately, but in 15 to 25 years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ministerial-duties-should-not-be-compared-priorities-responsibilities-private-sector-mps The Business Times en 2026-09-10T18:13:16+08:00 Ministerial duties should not be compared with priorities, responsibilities in private sector: MPs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59a5d334447135204323c85b3e4e72f66df6ba2e371004dbe97c5d00e8544b97 Singapore’s political salaries are benchmarked against the median income of the top 1,000 Singapore citizen earners, with a 40% discount to reflect the ethos of public service. Singapore’s political salaries are benchmarked against the median income of the top 1,000 Singapore citizen earners, with a 40% discount to reflect the ethos of public service. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sti-falls-0-7-oil-crosses-us100-mark-again-us-iran-turmoil The Business Times en 2026-09-10T18:08:35+08:00 STI falls 0.7% as oil crosses US$100 mark again on US-Iran turmoil https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b105e779aca49bc7719c5bd983e0989623dcc5023eeef644bcd50fde236ae34a A Petronas petrol station in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Even as oil prices fluctuate, Malaysia could be a “strong bastion” against the volatility, says one market observer. Even as oil prices fluctuate, Malaysia could be a “strong bastion” against the volatility, says one market observer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/thrive/personal-growth/why-not-finish-and-graduate-why-these-students-hit-pause-university The Business Times en 2026-09-10T18:04:49+08:00 ‘Why not finish and graduate?’: Why these students hit pause on university https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2568407c85ccb400fe8bfd536dc010abe3def93e4daf575c5f0eafc85ae0c0f1 BT BT https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/s88-tasting-menu-italian-fine-casual-assaggi The Business Times en 2026-09-10T18:00:00+08:00 S$88 tasting menu at Italian fine-casual Assaggi https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8dcf2d04d839eb0a7f529174e33d08f8f87b08d52e9b2c5cb89f77bccbc8ba56 Assaggi’s simplified interiors. Assaggi’s simplified interiors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/thai-central-bank-targets-money-flows-behind-scam-networks The Business Times en 2026-09-10T17:51:13+08:00 Thai central bank targets money flows behind scam networks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f27f33f31bd6552cae9c46a8dcf61b57a29c5d183bf6b668fcf8f76f93e59f00 BOT governor Vitai Ratanakorn says: “We cannot arrest them, but we can strengthen our systems, create bottlenecks and make it more difficult for them to move illicit funds.” BOT governor Vitai Ratanakorn says: “We cannot arrest them, but we can strengthen our systems, create bottlenecks and make it more difficult for them to move illicit funds.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/ai-music-startup-suno-launches-new-models-pay-labels The Business Times en 2026-09-10T17:37:45+08:00 AI music startup Suno launches new models that pay labels https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/543ef3df9202e8283a66cc8e64da7571b89c692a1c266d79d3d64c7d08509af2 Musical notes seen on sheet music. The new artificial intelligence music-making models being rolled out by AI technology company Suno will include new functions, such as being able to generate a song from audio, images and video inspirations. The new models being rolled out will include new functions, such as being able to generate a song from audio, images and video inspirations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ministerial-pay-rise-not-lure-politics-inaction-would-leave-singapore-suffer-consequences-pm-wong The Business Times en 2026-09-10T17:34:20+08:00 Ministerial pay rise not a lure into politics, but inaction would leave Singapore to ‘suffer the consequences’: PM Wong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6afdffdac2a049d6ee906aa7bf9827969734250fece20cacda499b39b6d00d5e Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the consequences of not attracting good people to politics may not become apparent immediately, but in 15 to 25 years. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the consequences of not attracting good people to politics may not become apparent immediately, but in 15 to 25 years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/europe-trying-gauge-how-much-pain-it-can-take-china The Business Times en 2026-09-10T17:04:52+08:00 Europe is trying to gauge how much pain it can take from China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9439f264e3146ab2aeb36ff7451610eb194fb138f229fcddf2ea1d6cf8d15538 EU companies are increasingly outmatched, outsmarted or outfunded by Chinese competitors. EU companies are increasingly outmatched, outsmarted or outfunded by Chinese competitors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hell-hath-no-fury-man-scorned-ceos-s468000-suit-against-ex-fails-after-relationship-sours The Business Times en 2026-09-10T16:59:14+08:00 Hell hath no fury like a man scorned: CEO’s S$468,000 suit against ex fails after relationship sours https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/16f21c511a681351803c40d5c7ab7351a13bfcb04a1fd169cb96dde4dc84b880 Senior Judge Lee Seiu Kin rejects Chander Agarwal’s characterisation of the expenses as loans, pointing to a pattern of lavish spending on Felicia Lee. Senior Judge Lee Seiu Kin rejects Chander Agarwal’s characterisation of the expenses as loans, pointing to a pattern of lavish spending on Felicia Lee. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/grab-said-be-talks-buy-singapore-fintech-firm-atome The Business Times en 2026-09-10T16:24:26+08:00 Grab said to be in talks to buy Singapore fintech firm Atome https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7372346a0a55fb2e99b0540336b889fc78f54441f16e4c942e07f1c16d2c6724 Grab is listed in the US, where its shares have dropped 39 per cent this year, giving the firm a market value of US$12.4 billion. Grab is listed in the US, where its shares have dropped 39 per cent this year, giving the firm a market value of US$12.4 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/vietnams-mortgage-rate-surge-putting-homeownership-out-reach The Business Times en 2026-09-10T16:22:00+08:00 Vietnam’s mortgage rate surge putting homeownership out of reach https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f9aab501cd30baeb4b2e2c4f715b9e1fef6d83aa3eb06694a7606348a2a082f7 Mortgage rates have climbed steeply in recent weeks, with average charges now around 12% to 14% and floating rates reaching as high as 15% to 16%. Mortgage rates have climbed steeply in recent weeks, with average charges now around 12% to 14% and floating rates reaching as high as 15% to 16%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/umno-hopeful-malaysia-ex-pm-najib-will-secure-royal-pardon The Business Times en 2026-09-10T15:52:12+08:00 Umno hopeful Malaysia ex-PM Najib will secure royal pardon https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3a8ae2fb0dee32d288e84bdd45ddfd980817582301a4179057c64ca732561e7c Najib’s pardon application is on the agenda for Friday’s meeting of the country’s Pardons Board, which is headed by Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar. Najib’s pardon application is on the agenda for Friday’s meeting of the country’s Pardons Board, which is headed by Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ubs-closes-china-fund-sales-unit-domestic-competition-proves-too-much The Business Times en 2026-09-10T15:02:25+08:00 UBS closes China fund sales unit as domestic competition proves too much https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/948022285507d54c9bd511dc03964136ff62e08de4cf69956f61db2864f10d6c UBS will rebrand WE.UBS and absorb it into its China securities unit under plans being discussed, a source said. UBS will rebrand WE.UBS and absorb it into its China securities unit under plans being discussed, a source said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/lost-us-open-find-super-cheerful-people-straw-hats The Business Times en 2026-09-10T15:00:11+08:00 Lost at the US Open? Find the super-cheerful people in straw hats https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0da0c8fc013c0e7f50380a5dc6e1c1d03add957040765a6d39aee5cfb995d68 US Open ambassadors directing people to the exit as they say goodbye to them at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sep 3. Ambassadors are, by design, easy to spot. They wear blue uniforms, bright yellow sneakers and the signature straw hats. US Open ambassadors directing people to the exit as they say goodbye to them at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sep 3. Ambassadors are, by design, easy to spot. They wear blue uniforms, bright yellow sneakers and the signature straw hats. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uk-housing-market-slowdown-bottoming-out The Business Times en 2026-09-10T14:58:11+08:00 UK housing market slowdown is bottoming out https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d584a23909b7ce0b461ec9a316d0b5a3431c95a26604d4feadd8a81b464195b4 RICS says the market is gradually finding its footing, with key activity indicators having become progressively less negative over recent months. RICS says the market is gradually finding its footing, with key activity indicators having become progressively less negative over recent months. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/singapore-sydney-route-gets-sixth-airline-egyptair-enters-market The Business Times en 2026-09-10T14:31:01+08:00 Singapore-Sydney route gets sixth airline as EgyptAir enters market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f24334960b9e11c06e9e342f710cb3c6aa435e64100fcdc21fa87170fc18ee81 An EgyptAir Airbus A350 airplane. EgyptAir’s upcoming service connecting Cairo to Sydney via Singapore is set to be launched in early 2027. EgyptAir’s upcoming service connecting Cairo to Sydney via Singapore is set to be launched in early 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/samsung-braces-visible-share-pressure-amid-apples-foldable-iphone-duo-challenge-counterpoint The Business Times en 2026-09-10T14:21:39+08:00 Samsung braces for ‘visible share pressure’ amid Apple's foldable iPhone Duo challenge: Counterpoint https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4ad741cbefe2dda9191607ddf3bf7fef079b9ddbb74f0c41ac2f9c079512ed0d Market research firm Counterpoint expects Apple to hold a 25% market share, catching up with Samsung, which is set to capture a 38% share in 2026. Market research firm Counterpoint expects Apple to hold a 25% market share, catching up with Samsung, which is set to capture a 38% share in 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/boj-policymaker-warns-price-risks-may-trigger-rapid-rate-hikes The Business Times en 2026-09-10T13:46:14+08:00 BOJ policymaker warns of price risks that may trigger rapid rate hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d717210db69c3b7ab00bd1a190eb90e1d225ef045e534b52a65e5a43577a5bab Analysts polled by Reuters expect the BOJ to hike rates to 1.25 per cent next week and then to 1.75 per cent in Q2 of 2027. Analysts polled by Reuters expect the BOJ to hike rates to 1.25 per cent next week and then to 1.75 per cent in Q2 of 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/europes-security-depends-clear-electrification-target The Business Times en 2026-09-10T13:29:30+08:00 Europe’s security depends on a clear electrification target https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8d27c32b043681f470b7ebb31738597d771931ee8690ca98626f87bbbc70ea1f Electrifying at least 50% of the European economy by 2040 would reduce fossil-fuel imports by as much as two-thirds. Electrifying at least 50% of the European economy by 2040 would reduce fossil-fuel imports by as much as two-thirds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/singapores-aster-plans-raise-naphtha-cracker-utilisation-executive-says The Business Times en 2026-09-10T13:19:48+08:00 Singapore's Aster plans to raise naphtha cracker utilisation, executive says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/426330414af75a1be515bd270a284f6793cbf1fa388606dfc2b94a50188914c8 Aster operates a steam cracker on Singapore’s Bukom Island. Aster operates a steam cracker on Singapore’s Bukom Island. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sobering-experience-embed-ceo-firm-being-hauled-court-cpf-arrears The Business Times en 2026-09-10T13:13:10+08:00 A ‘sobering’ experience: Embed CEO on firm being hauled to court for CPF arrears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/120b7c9785f1618c41921e3799f6cb27c0ecc6308df87aa6f0319dd34c3bfdb0 Dennis Ng, executive chairman of EFGH, says the company will settle the outstanding CPF contributions in full. Dennis Ng, executive chairman of EFGH, says the company will settle the outstanding CPF contributions in full. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-pushes-mandatory-national-ai-safety-rules The Business Times en 2026-09-10T12:51:52+08:00 OpenAI pushes for mandatory national AI safety rules https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aee04776d921dd5d06e536b2f73a976b343e07263821ad71c8c164e5dae5ab3a The call marks a major push by OpenAI for binding national AI safety rules with Congress yet to enact a federal framework on AI law. The call marks a major push by OpenAI for binding national AI safety rules with Congress yet to enact a federal framework on AI law. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/government-will-consider-accreditation-look-sick-bays-childcare-leave-implementation The Business Times en 2026-09-10T12:39:24+08:00 Government will consider accreditation, look into sick bays for childcare leave implementation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c9d265965cf6869f2b2d039a21f2ca086ce992f6369036f8be8e1ae6201c577 The government is supporting businesses by taking on the cost of child-related leaves. The government is supporting businesses by taking on the cost of child-related leaves. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/watch-live-parliament-debates-changes-political-salaries-framework The Business Times en 2026-09-10T12:32:10+08:00 Watch live: Parliament debates changes to political salaries framework https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd77f1d2459098a26533ea46bf816c0ade57c502998cdfad4f4295dbcee3def6 Monthly allowances for MPs will increase to S$18,500 from S$13,750, among other changes. Monthly allowances for MPs will increase to S$18,500 from S$13,750, among other changes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/style-society/how-singapore-parents-are-using-ai-give-their-kids-edge The Business Times en 2026-09-10T12:30:00+08:00 How Singapore parents are using AI to give their kids an edge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ea05faaa2a68bd8edc5bf811401b916aeb63e9557c88401fe80ea0e483b6ea74 Durgasena Thanabalan used ChatGPT to create Singapore-centric flashcards for her 18-month-old son. Durgasena Thanabalan used ChatGPT to create Singapore-centric flashcards for her 18-month-old son. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/payment-firms-co-develop-framework-recognise-ai-agents-purchase-users-behalf The Business Times en 2026-09-10T12:10:25+08:00 Payment firms to co-develop framework to recognise AI agents that purchase on users’ behalf https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d59a11c8f20575414d7b5d9de754eb999b5c0e601072aafa9005d7e752bac612 Visa, Mastercard and Ant International will collaborate via a Monetary Authority of Singapore platform that brings financial institutions and tech providers together. Visa, Mastercard and Ant International will collaborate via a Monetary Authority of Singapore platform that brings financial institutions and tech providers together. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-floats-us5000-payment-us-adults-if-gop-wins-midterms The Business Times en 2026-09-10T12:07:22+08:00 Trump floats US$5,000 payment to US adults if GOP wins midterms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7c070f4e3a293f7ac01d1a6768bc4d1f141a3ffbf81e6709c6540e59c0ccaa6a President Trump provided no information on how he would fund such an initiative. President Trump provided no information on how he would fund such an initiative. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/home-nature-and-art The Business Times en 2026-09-10T12:00:00+08:00 A home for nature and art https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f08b24c94b06a67a37dd23f0ddf95232e8f3e760d7d56124fcb04c1842626325 The house is designed around a 12 by 5 m internal courtyard. The house is designed around a 12 by 5 m internal courtyard. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-attacks-us-warships-show-limits-tanker-reprisals The Business Times en 2026-09-10T11:25:33+08:00 Iran attacks on US warships show limits of tanker reprisals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2df9a6bd41cff8a7d01f3d9f513133af8410d1fcde5042dd9d2fec4d32ab785f An Iranian crude oil carrier identified as M/T Riesco burns as it sinks after being struck, which US Central Command says it targeted after attempted Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship. An Iranian crude oil carrier identified as M/T Riesco burns as it sinks after being struck, which US Central Command says it targeted after attempted Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/global-money-trickles-back-indonesia-markets-recover The Business Times en 2026-09-10T11:16:15+08:00 Global money trickles back to Indonesia as markets recover https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f8a3f49a17bae9b62ec604aa37f7ebaa8004cff8981ab7bbeef2e5aea215255f Foreign funds are buying the nation’s bonds for a fourth straight month, the rupiah has appreciated more than 3.5% from June’s record low, and stocks look poised for their first quarterly inflow of 2026. Foreign funds are buying the nation’s bonds for a fourth straight month, the rupiah has appreciated more than 3.5% from June’s record low, and stocks look poised for their first quarterly inflow of 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/jefferies-fund-wins-singapore-asset-freeze-against-radiant-world The Business Times en 2026-09-10T11:12:33+08:00 Jefferies fund wins Singapore asset freeze against Radiant World https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/daa4fa3b4f1b310dcd6fd9ce9495844374bc950996effe89797732bd2da675b8 The UK court gave Jefferies permission to enforce a worldwide freezing order by applying for domestic freezing injunctions in Singapore and Hong Kong. The UK court gave Jefferies permission to enforce a worldwide freezing order by applying for domestic freezing injunctions in Singapore and Hong Kong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/phillips-web3-arm-symphony-bets-kazakhstan-central-asia-push The Business Times en 2026-09-10T11:00:00+08:00 Phillip’s Web3 arm Symphony bets on Kazakhstan for Central Asia push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d748c1e2116f6f890fb61f4843174c529e1bf1e78e7ab9189d8c4d79191e9736 Seh Huan Kiat, CEO of Symphony Digital Assets, hopes the company’s Kazakhstan unit can build on PhillipCapital’s business relationships in Central Asia. Seh Huan Kiat, CEO of Symphony Digital Assets, hopes the company’s Kazakhstan unit can build on PhillipCapital’s business relationships in Central Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-willing-hold-ai-talks-us-despite-row-over-models The Business Times en 2026-09-10T10:57:26+08:00 China ‘willing’ to hold AI talks with US despite row over models https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30b404ca38c213c8a65ccedf742fb2a4693d18a6c7d8b79c7233cdd9db467e4a Humanoid robots displayed at the Ant Group booth during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, Jul 17, 2026. Humanoid robots displayed at the Ant Group booth during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, Jul 17, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/samsung-sk-hynix-payouts-test-south-koreas-reform-drive-investors-seek-more The Business Times en 2026-09-10T10:15:58+08:00 Samsung, SK Hynix payouts test South Korea’s reform drive as investors seek more https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e3bdd0be6af00b5f77abfa223e5e270f332c14c1a20ad51eefca7939296b9626 Samsung’s and SK Hynix’s shareholder-return plans have not fully satisfied investors. Samsung’s and SK Hynix’s shareholder-return plans have not fully satisfied investors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-fall-oil-price-surge-stokes-inflation-fears The Business Times en 2026-09-10T10:03:35+08:00 Asian stocks fall as oil price surge stokes inflation fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe3002aadb6abc0efd2594746d73e485b4c90c62f46fc53a6ddf2ab930c3eabd The MSCI Asia Pacific Index slipped 0.8%, with benchmark gauges in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Australia all declining. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index slipped 0.8%, with benchmark gauges in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Australia all declining. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-edges-higher-weaker-greenback-us-inflation-data-focus The Business Times en 2026-09-10T09:51:26+08:00 Gold edges higher on weaker greenback, US inflation data in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4606f5f6973067359f95e2ddf5eac86e623d2cdb87d7043eaa6f239e6fedfe00 The US dollar remained subdued, making greenback-priced metals less expensive for holders of other currencies. The US dollar remained subdued, making greenback-priced metals less expensive for holders of other currencies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-firms-china-more-upbeat-outlook-profits-recover-survey The Business Times en 2026-09-10T09:28:01+08:00 US firms in China more upbeat on outlook as profits recover: survey  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/506c71870d9d87758d8234ab567683372aa9e374a13406fc389979c826e6b9e8 Some 78 per cent of respondents said their China operations were profitable last year, the highest level since 2019. Some 78 per cent of respondents said their China operations were profitable last year, the highest level since 2019. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/republican-lawmakers-criticise-ford-business-ties-china The Business Times en 2026-09-10T09:05:35+08:00 Republican lawmakers criticise Ford business ties to China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ecb628c7428fee3a2cdab62556939165367e01592acf0c6a645cd1c92c5c3b12 Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s comments come as US Congress is pushing to tighten a ban on Chinese vehicles in the US. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s comments come as US Congress is pushing to tighten a ban on Chinese vehicles in the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-advisers-warn-iran-conflict-may-last-through-end-his-term-wsj-reports The Business Times en 2026-09-10T08:27:56+08:00 Trump advisers warn Iran conflict may last through end of his term, WSJ reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e2e4c3ea0cb816604673fa6b2a11691c3db22695346c958ab4013520833a5ef9 US President Trump acknowledged diplomatic talks are still a possibility but were not preferred. US President Trump acknowledged diplomatic talks are still a possibility but were not preferred. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-dbs-sembcorp-kore-us-reit The Business Times en 2026-09-10T08:27:12+08:00 Stocks to watch: DBS, Sembcorp, Kore US Reit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fba9ab70ef7ada496f2905b511b4099810777de1a784e2ac45c2fa64a878bae Sembcorp has axed a deal to acquire full ownership of Philippine solar farm developer Puente Al Sol. Sembcorp has axed a deal to acquire full ownership of Philippine solar farm developer Puente Al Sol. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/citi-initiates-coverage-cse-global-buy-s1-70-target-price The Business Times en 2026-09-10T08:25:07+08:00 Citi initiates coverage on CSE Global with ‘buy’, S$1.70 target price https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdce7c1de4575680e9f466be7b884897a9323cfe83a1e714f86cb637debe0ae4 Citi expects room for further pipeline growth and forecasts a two-year revenue and earnings per share compound annual growth rate of 15% and 22%, respectively. Citi expects room for further pipeline growth and forecasts a two-year revenue and earnings per share compound annual growth rate of 15% and 22%, respectively. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ecb-set-hike-iran-war-fuels-fresh-inflation-fears The Business Times en 2026-09-10T07:13:39+08:00 ECB set to hike as Iran war fuels fresh inflation fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ed0cc75b2787d6db631f5d2c8bfd010ed354a6bdb2be38ebed28f5890afc5618 The Euro zone economy has been holding up better than anticipated despite higher fuel costs, competition from China and the impact of droughts. The Euro zone economy has been holding up better than anticipated despite higher fuel costs, competition from China and the impact of droughts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapores-s80-million-vertical-farm-must-pass-50-cent-test-succeed The Business Times en 2026-09-10T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s S$80 million vertical farm must pass the 50-cent test to succeed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6f33f916ad6432d80dbb92de2f899ff89ca91e6550b73e63404bed14d84040eb Domestic vegetable producers can band together under collective brands such as SG Farmers’ Market to pool reputation and shelf presence. Domestic vegetable producers can band together under collective brands such as SG Farmers’ Market to pool reputation and shelf presence. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/commodity-finance-risks-back-focus-amid-radiant-world-scrutiny The Business Times en 2026-09-10T07:00:00+08:00 Commodity-finance risks back in focus amid Radiant World scrutiny https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5d94c59c401615433efced8943d4e610111d8e951c5ec87063c4d4957f0ab154 A bucket wheel reclaimer at BHP’s iron ore loading facility in Port Hedland, Australia. Digital tools have made it easier to spot duplicate financing in commodity trading, but detecting fake invoices remains “notoriously difficult”. Digital tools have made it easier to spot duplicate financing, but detecting fake invoices remains “notoriously difficult”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/warsh-talking-hawk-he-might-not-be-ready-deliver-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-09-10T07:00:00+08:00 Warsh is talking like a hawk. But he might not be ready to deliver a rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca37348a928dbad9625590d962dff353b4ef77e95346fabfae3378ed9f9258df At Jackson Hole last month, Warsh delivered the most consequential seven minutes of his young chairmanship. At Jackson Hole last month, Warsh delivered the most consequential seven minutes of his young chairmanship. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-departs-dc-qatar-gifted-air-force-one-after-emergency-slide-accidentally-deploys The Business Times en 2026-09-10T06:56:37+08:00 Trump departs DC on Qatar-gifted Air Force One after emergency slide accidentally deploys https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/65faeb49789b2fbdb1c6a8ed9e34b65d38eda03ed19fd034d97f07cf4cbdb920 The emergency slide of Air Force One is deployed at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Sep 9, 2026. The emergency slide of Air Force One is deployed at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Sep 9, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-discloses-fourth-ai-hacking-incident-missed-earlier-review The Business Times en 2026-09-10T06:44:14+08:00 Anthropic discloses fourth AI hacking incident missed in earlier review https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/61fb8f7dd687444b68c59ad0a450eb9686fb77da1818257db9f0f7f458ce3492 Anthropic’s disclosure follows its July announcement that some of its Claude models had hacked into the systems of three companies during cybersecurity tests. Anthropic’s disclosure follows its July announcement that some of its Claude models had hacked into the systems of three companies during cybersecurity tests. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/apple-joins-foldable-phone-race-us1999-passport-shaped-iphone-duo The Business Times en 2026-09-10T06:26:51+08:00 Apple joins foldable phone race with US$1,999 passport-shaped iPhone Duo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/807f6ac0d01b40d585dd858dd23fd2dea5766af8255787dc7e0a9641faffdd05 Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is the company’s thinnest phone but is thicker than folding phones offered by Chinese rivals. Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is the company’s thinnest phone but is thicker than folding phones offered by Chinese rivals. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-hits-us105-middle-east-flareup-heightens-supply-worries The Business Times en 2026-09-10T06:07:05+08:00 Oil hits US$105 as Middle East flareup heightens supply worries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/49aefe827509e52ae06aaa50b810df179e00e127be69c8deb493560c4ed7c9a2 The crude benchmark extended a rally that saw futures jump to triple figures for the first time since July in the previous session. The crude benchmark extended a rally that saw futures jump to triple figures for the first time since July in the previous session. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-slide-over-one-month-lows-brent-breaches-us100 The Business Times en 2026-09-10T05:57:04+08:00 European shares slide to over-one-month lows as Brent breaches US$100 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed 1.4 per cent lower at 640.41 points on Wednesday. The Stoxx 600 closed 1.4 per cent lower at 640.41 points on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-sp-500-ends-down-oil-tops-us100-barrel The Business Times en 2026-09-10T05:45:42+08:00 US stocks: S&P 500 ends down as oil tops US$100 per barrel https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62b24664fde1f8e4ad154530b4f370525640624e186aa04a32072aed3013d5b8 The S&P 500 closed 0.48 per cent lower at 7,636.46 points on Wednesday. The S&P 500 closed 0.48 per cent lower at 7,636.46 points on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/sim-lian-kicks-q4-launches-amberwood-holland-priced-s2-6-million The Business Times en 2026-09-10T05:00:00+08:00 Sim Lian kicks off Q4 launches with Amberwood at Holland, priced from S$2.6 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f96706a319275b4b143cbd3da914129acba589c19839f8547a40d6b619d1003f Prices for the three-bedroom units, 872 to 980 sq ft in size, start at S$2.6 million, or about S$2,945 psf. Prices for the three-bedroom units, 872 to 980 sq ft in size, start at S$2.6 million, or about S$2,945 psf. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/khaw-boon-wan-step-down-sph-media-trust-chairman The Business Times en 2026-09-10T05:00:00+08:00 Khaw Boon Wan to step down as SPH Media Trust chairman https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3a0ac37a5bb9b00e0def731cd373b04267202ea42d0d4473e41b4a910cbc5dfd Khaw was coordinating minister for infrastructure and minister for transport when he retired from politics in 2020. Khaw was coordinating minister for infrastructure and minister for transport when he retired from politics in 2020. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/barclays-lifts-sp-500-indexs-year-end-target-7950-strong-earnings The Business Times en 2026-09-09T23:10:00+08:00 Barclays lifts S&P 500 index's year-end target to 7,950 on strong earnings  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fa4b36bb48d55e09917e901c5e86105851b5c2a92ac5771b2ecc79659dbe2903 Barclays said AI investment and healthy economic activity should support earnings momentum in the coming quarters. Barclays said AI investment and healthy economic activity should support earnings momentum in the coming quarters. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-mortgage-rates-rise-6-85-highest-more-year The Business Times en 2026-09-09T22:34:26+08:00 US mortgage rates rise to 6.85%, highest in more than a year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b223134d8453b3bfa6decae5389b8c229a4e324ad5c986e7d84a1c0199a125f The contract rate on a 30-year mortgage rose six basis points to 6.85% in the week ended Sept 4, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data. The contract rate on a 30-year mortgage rose six basis points to 6.85% in the week ended Sept 4, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-indexes-open-lower-oil-crosses-us100 The Business Times en 2026-09-09T21:47:24+08:00 Wall St indexes open lower as oil crosses US$100 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d59709cf6da506de6a6f8eec5f7ece094f96007213e7bc83201f2d908d43c295 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 78.2 points, or 0.15 per cent, at the open to 52,707.9. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 78.2 points, or 0.15 per cent, at the open to 52,707.9. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-categorically-rejects-s1-3-billion-claim-1mdb-linked-entities-under-liquidation The Business Times en 2026-09-09T20:54:45+08:00 DBS ‘categorically rejects’ S$1.3 billion claim by 1MDB-linked entities under liquidation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f4af91e7c19517c9d631a483923874ab0d5cbffa252d3e47d1b2d89914b413e DBS says that it will “vigorously resist the claim”. DBS says that it will “vigorously resist the claim”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/yen-rallies-over-us100-oil-rattles-greenback The Business Times en 2026-09-09T20:51:31+08:00 Yen rallies as over-US$100 oil rattles greenback https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c9f7a1300663ce9c389748d8b4e7bd6f6695265342fbb82729c99cb1597baf2d The yen has strengthened across the board, including against the likes of the euro and the sterling, as well as against popular carry-trade targets. The yen has strengthened across the board, including against the likes of the euro and the sterling, as well as against popular carry-trade targets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uber-seeking-4-5-billion-euros-debut-euro-bond-sale The Business Times en 2026-09-09T20:51:09+08:00 Uber seeking 4.5 billion euros from debut euro bond sale https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/19cc17b7ad467fb5dbd4c5f677a950af57568c6c4eeea6e400bce23b66e2c8b6 Uber, which has previously only raised debt in dollars, is joining a record rush by American companies to raise euro bonds this year. Uber, which has previously only raised debt in dollars, is joining a record rush by American companies to raise euro bonds this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/its-not-just-singapore-will-benefit-asean-power-grid-philanthropy-platform-ceo The Business Times en 2026-09-09T20:44:09+08:00 It’s not just Singapore that will benefit from the Asean Power Grid: philanthropy platform CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ec6f3c1e239442888803450bba5a4ff6dab26b131beafe863f75cba705590879 The APG has been in the works for at least 20 years, but progress towards achieving region-wide connectivity has been slow. The APG has been in the works for at least 20 years, but progress towards achieving region-wide connectivity has been slow. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/fertility-rates-pollution-income-inequality-what-could-quality-life-target-mean-ministers-bonuses The Business Times en 2026-09-09T20:13:38+08:00 Fertility rates, pollution, income inequality: What could a ‘quality of life’ target mean for ministers’ bonuses? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8154ca878313d0e7b94a7a4a71079db59c2e3c354410e716ce7e263666c8b95b Given that the decision to have children is “a very personal decision”, Eugene Tan, associate law professor at SMU, pushed back against the idea of using TFR as a measure. Given that the decision to have children is “a very personal decision”, Eugene Tan, associate law professor at SMU, pushed back against the idea of using TFR as a measure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/aseans-challenge-become-resilient-against-global-geopolitics-former-indonesia-trade-minister The Business Times en 2026-09-09T19:43:28+08:00 Asean’s challenge is to become resilient against global geopolitics: former Indonesia trade minister https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c0ff385cdee4e3fadd44167bb2876e5223bdfe95428ea5f6a27c294df0ffa594 Dr Mari Elka Pangestu says unilateralism is “concerning” as Asean’s growth model depends upon openness and a rules-based global order. Dr Mari Elka Pangestu says unilateralism is “concerning” as Asean’s growth model depends upon openness and a rules-based global order. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sembcorp-axes-s105-million-deal-buy-philippine-solar-farm-developer The Business Times en 2026-09-09T19:37:15+08:00 Sembcorp axes S$105 million deal to buy Philippine solar farm developer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fba9ab70ef7ada496f2905b511b4099810777de1a784e2ac45c2fa64a878bae The Sembcorp logo is displayed on a building. The Singapore-based energy company says it “remains committed to its disciplined investment approach and renewables pipeline execution strategy” even after axing a deal to fully acquire Philippine solar player Puente Al Sol. Sembcorp says that it “remains committed to its disciplined investment approach and renewables pipeline execution strategy”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-92 The Business Times en 2026-09-09T19:00:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 9) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/515fea586782d9e6bbd1e069e674773a2e74b361bab6935c9cea7d945d217251 The freehold mall’s current net lettable area is nearly 76,660 sq ft. The freehold mall’s current net lettable area is nearly 76,660 sq ft. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/longer-bidding-interval-pushes-coe-premiums-cat-all-time-high The Business Times en 2026-09-09T18:54:04+08:00 Longer bidding interval pushes up COE premiums; Cat A at all-time high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1179f02fd8c954e88fb10ba97b70182ccb5c7082c780eed3974b09a844c022c4 A Land Transport Authority spokesperson urges buyers and dealers to be prudent in bidding for COEs. A Land Transport Authority spokesperson urges buyers and dealers to be prudent in bidding for COEs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-blue-chip-index-down-0-7-wednesday-oil-hits-us100-barrel The Business Times en 2026-09-09T18:50:27+08:00 Singapore’s blue-chip index down 0.7% on Wednesday as oil hits US$100 a barrel https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a66c54782554dcabb03885a695070251eafccb413f706ee62a0c45eddfa99c0a With renewed tensions between Iran and the US, the “spectre of an even more prolonged disruption looms over markets”, says one observer. With renewed tensions between Iran and the US, the “spectre of an even more prolonged disruption looms over markets”, says one observer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/google-invest-13-billion-euros-ai-infrastructure-finland The Business Times en 2026-09-09T18:32:13+08:00 Google to invest 13 billion euros in AI infrastructure in Finland https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5560d1dad16c737c6101193182455239c12f34de46550c74011b52cd34c4e3ed Google’s move is part of a large-scale build-out of computing capacity in the Nordic country. Google’s move is part of a large-scale build-out of computing capacity in the Nordic country.