https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/racist-comments-targeting-indians-shameful-and-cross-line-police-looking-them-shanmugam The Business Times en 2026-09-05T19:29:30+08:00 Racist comments targeting Indians ‘shameful’ and cross the line, police looking into them: Shanmugam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a3aa44ea32f65bb4505f46e237b83a941ac73f2a1b1568949980b604ca66a42 Senior Minister K Shanmugam said he decided to call out people making such comments so that this behaviour does not become normalised. Senior Minister K Shanmugam said he decided to call out people making such comments so that this behaviour does not become normalised. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/temasek-portfolio-firms-need-make-commercial-decisions-without-fear-politicisation-shanmugam The Business Times en 2026-09-05T19:22:57+08:00 Temasek, portfolio firms need to make commercial decisions without fear of politicisation: Shanmugam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/663d4227e953c3abbffca7cdac0247f1fc7bd408984a0f9e40aea1e74178eca4 Senior Minister K Shanmugam said that Temasek, as a shareholder in SIA, will expect the airline company to make its investment decisions responsibly. Senior Minister K Shanmugam said that Temasek, as a shareholder in SIA, will expect the airline company to make its investment decisions responsibly. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/indias-nse-eyes-sep-21-week-listing-after-regulator-clears-ipo-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-09-05T15:49:52+08:00 India's NSE eyes Sep 21-week listing after regulator clears IPO, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/336eb92afa2dbe20e9582df0b5c46c713dc486361fdaaa029a81a386c65b3bb5 NSE dominates trading in India’s equity derivatives market and is the world’s most active derivatives exchange by contracts traded.  NSE dominates trading in India’s equity derivatives market and is the world’s most active derivatives exchange by contracts traded.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singaporeans-lured-join-nanning-ponzi-scheme-free-dinners-s8-manicures-sprawling-condos The Business Times en 2026-09-05T14:16:19+08:00 Singaporeans lured to join Nanning Ponzi scheme with free dinners, S$8 manicures, sprawling condos https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/43ac38c6c77adf91abbbb9893b545fee977b096a39935c5f4b5e46791512ea61 The view from the condo complex where Singaporean public servant Alice (not her real name) stayed at during her trip to Nanning, China, in March. The view from the condo complex where Singaporean public servant Alice (not her real name) stayed at during her trip to Nanning, China, in March. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/what-trumps-venezuela-oil-grab-means-china The Business Times en 2026-09-05T12:08:24+08:00 What Trump’s Venezuela oil grab means for China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d3629b3d022fa1d92a1cfe4b4ec51715b4fa453bd55d361445c4a1148cb63b0e Tensions with China over Latin America could increase as President Donald Trump refocuses US attention on its own backyard.  Tensions with China over Latin America could increase as President Donald Trump refocuses US attention on its own backyard.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-cloud-firm-nscale-seeks-us3-5-billion-pre-ipo-financing The Business Times en 2026-09-05T11:30:00+08:00 AI cloud firm Nscale seeks US$3.5 billion in pre-IPO financing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2e98729b4098d992b7253bb97d056d1b27555bb1ff3d962fba2ad51f19679c37 The company is looking beyond just supplying AI model makers. The company is looking beyond just supplying AI model makers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/white-house-reviews-candidates-replace-hegseth-deputy-feinberg-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-09-05T10:46:25+08:00 White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b003d7ebf42dc135099959abfd1d64d781e8a648514c8523a1d62e9ae5b74fe Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Steve Feinberg (left) has his full support and “isn’t going anywhere.” Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Steve Feinberg (left) has his full support and “isn’t going anywhere.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/mbappe-denied-death-betis-beat-real-madrid The Business Times en 2026-09-05T10:28:28+08:00 Mbappe denied at the death as Betis beat Real Madrid https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b6db44c567d9df4a81ace54215e4dfc24dd781e68bfc5790c3ea14b1a826958 Madrid got one final opportunity deep into stoppage time, but Valles saved Mbappe’s spot kick to preserve Betis’s lead and secure the three points. Madrid got one final opportunity deep into stoppage time, but Valles saved Mbappe’s spot kick to preserve Betis’s lead and secure the three points. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-plans-state-dinner-xi-during-china-leaders-us-trip The Business Times en 2026-09-05T10:09:18+08:00 Trump plans state dinner for Xi during China leader’s US trip https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4938082dff842c446cb049095c6a80fcdf94a81d9172e77462da39c094b4fb19 The visit will be the latest mile-marker in the roller coaster relationship between the two countries. The visit will be the latest mile-marker in the roller coaster relationship between the two countries. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-ipo-launch-shifts-toward-mid-october-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-09-05T09:56:20+08:00 Anthropic IPO launch shifts toward mid-October, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/237d4d54820b54f153a491f09f0293a139ae57bd26656c1a13ddea9d60ec1090 Now that it is not expected until late September, the people added, cautioning that the plans, including the timing, are subject to change. Now that it is not expected until late September, the people added, cautioning that the plans, including the timing, are subject to change. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-he-will-spend-us400-million-us500-million-his-super-pac-midterm-elections The Business Times en 2026-09-05T09:17:41+08:00 Trump says he will spend US$400 million to US$500 million from his super PAC on midterm elections https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/333b6549a8b7d26d73de63be13218947e772fbd07a96ad804aefe5348ebd83a5 Trump said he might spend some of his money in the 2028 election year, when voters decide who will succeed him as the next president.  Trump said he might spend some of his money in the 2028 election year, when voters decide who will succeed him as the next president.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/musk-pushes-regulatory-limits-teslas-cybercab-robotaxi-service The Business Times en 2026-09-05T09:09:39+08:00 Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi service https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/14de3bdd5cde00d2b33fa77b02ff8203f229f1dcd334404636de235d1683e05b The golden, butterfly-door Cybercab embodies Musk’s strategy of betting the company on self-driving software and robotics.  The golden, butterfly-door Cybercab embodies Musk’s strategy of betting the company on self-driving software and robotics.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/early-isak-double-leads-liverpool-victory-ipswich The Business Times en 2026-09-05T09:01:07+08:00 Early Isak double leads Liverpool to victory at Ipswich https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2ca38420a08495b7a2eff3bf445ad89ad31e5f28967e2d86a6195632b48271b The Merseysiders climb to fifth in the table with five points from their three matches. The Merseysiders climb to fifth in the table with five points from their three matches. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-china-gear-mid-september-ai-safety-talks The Business Times en 2026-09-05T08:53:57+08:00 US, China gear up for mid-September AI safety talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/050e7cb941b5c68938c1214a10c908d4946c641055a7066947475ac6c54baee9 US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due to meet on Sep 24 during a summit in Washington. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due to meet on Sep 24 during a summit in Washington. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-structured-venezuela-oil-position-protect-it-dilution-official-says The Business Times en 2026-09-05T08:35:31+08:00 US structured Venezuela oil position to protect it from dilution, official says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e47919ea051b13e8cf8efc33d958e73337c8d3096ec9dfc8ad26a62f0fdcf1f NABEP was granted 100-year rights to 17 oilfields holding an estimated 65 billion barrels of reserves as part of the recent deal between Washington and Caracas. NABEP was granted 100-year rights to 17 oilfields holding an estimated 65 billion barrels of reserves as part of the recent deal between Washington and Caracas. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-ends-week-higher-renewed-us-iran-strikes-diesel-hits-record The Business Times en 2026-09-05T08:06:59+08:00 Oil ends week higher on renewed US-Iran strikes, diesel hits record https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e751f49cf4e6cb56641fe336eb0ce4cebaf5d530bc7931f373d27d2d00eaeecb Brent crude futures settled at US$92.68 a barrel, up 76 cents or 0.8 per cent. Brent crude futures settled at US$92.68 a barrel, up 76 cents or 0.8 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-log-weekly-losses-inflation-worries-volkswagen-jumps The Business Times en 2026-09-05T07:56:59+08:00 European shares log weekly losses on inflation worries; Volkswagen jumps https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/846ee9c73cbc406152cc186d53a4fbf926e164aa6fb33f32c40fab4434f32bef The benchmark Stoxx 600 ticked up 0.1% to finish at 649.88 points on Friday, capping a volatile week with an overall decline of 0.8%.  The benchmark Stoxx 600 ticked up 0.1% to finish at 649.88 points on Friday, capping a volatile week with an overall decline of 0.8%.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-lower-solid-jobs-data-fuels-hawkish-fed-bets The Business Times en 2026-09-05T07:48:30+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends lower as solid jobs data fuels hawkish Fed bets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b022c93de1905aaeb08e01255c5f114dc98bc8211d197c88745a34b4169f3af9 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 272.51 points, or 0.5% to 53,413.60. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 272.51 points, or 0.5% to 53,413.60. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/gwm-ora-5-review-instead-adrenaline-ev-activates-different-hormone The Business Times en 2026-09-05T07:00:00+08:00 GWM Ora 5 review: Instead of adrenaline, this EV activates a different hormone https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/86de7bb424ad95511b31982888d7c995e167cfe2b628e831026dd943ebb65c92 The Ora 5’s 58.3 kilowatt-hour lithium iron phosphate battery pack delivers a claimed 435 km range. The Ora 5’s 58.3 kilowatt-hour lithium iron phosphate battery pack delivers a claimed 435 km range. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-healthcare-services-struggle-count-cost-and-success-ai The Business Times en 2026-09-05T07:00:00+08:00 Why healthcare services struggle to count the cost and success of AI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4306e77a1a702358efe1e96d2b1b676476257b27067408c511ddc3705f5128d2 Revalidating the goals and impact of AI is the operational drag and friction for healthcare providers worldwide. Revalidating the goals and impact of AI is the operational drag and friction for healthcare providers worldwide. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-stop-trading-some-nations-if-fed-doesnt-cut-rates The Business Times en 2026-09-04T22:34:30+08:00 Trump to stop trading with some nations if Fed doesn’t cut rates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2bf8b1f7342281d91a7eab64ef82966e7d20451f53d640763eecc141719e40b0 “We should have the LOWEST RATE of any country in the World ..” Trump said in a Truth Social post. “We should have the LOWEST RATE of any country in the World ..” Trump said in a Truth Social post. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/dollar-bounces-us-jobs-growth-beats-expectations The Business Times en 2026-09-04T22:09:29+08:00 Dollar bounces as US jobs growth beats expectations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce213f4f77755b2c87fb7aae3aa6830cc6d639fb160f64ff0d5552ddf98aa21c The dollar index was last up 0.37 per cent on the day 99.33, with the euro down 0.28 per cent at US$1.1592. The dollar index was last up 0.37 per cent on the day 99.33, with the euro down 0.28 per cent at US$1.1592. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-subdued-after-jobs-report-fuels-rate-hike-bets The Business Times en 2026-09-04T21:46:21+08:00 Wall St subdued after jobs report fuels rate-hike bets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab829f67b5d5a58922594ae4c19b7f2349bc0cb4976e8fde431aaec91b63f367 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 101.2 points, or 0.19 per cent, at the open to 53,584.89.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 101.2 points, or 0.19 per cent, at the open to 53,584.89.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-job-growth-surge-august The Business Times en 2026-09-04T21:07:51+08:00 US job growth surge in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c3861d9f08d423f753f707921ee17bc42fc1c2ada8cf18be9330dd30f5ef57c Nonfarm payrolls surged by 162,000 jobs last month after an upwardly revised rise of 21,000 in July. Nonfarm payrolls surged by 162,000 jobs last month after an upwardly revised rise of 21,000 in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/lloyds-insurance-market-expects-ps1-4-billion-loss-us-iran-war The Business Times en 2026-09-04T19:57:17+08:00 Lloyd’s insurance market expects £1.4 billion loss from US-Iran War https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/24673ceccba7b831bba1e5efd61cd05d86f9e66e2986ba6f9671a440786a58be Lloyds said rates in its market declined by 6.7% in the first half of the year. Lloyds said rates in its market declined by 6.7% in the first half of the year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/singapores-lawyers-accountants-follow-businesses-abroad-jakarta-latest-stop The Business Times en 2026-09-04T19:54:19+08:00 Singapore’s lawyers, accountants follow businesses abroad, with Jakarta the latest stop https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a65410c36a8ae9763541188fde29bb463899ceafcce759eb170f1c9376fc106f The Jakarta centre joins an existing network spanning Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Nanjing and Hongqiao in Shanghai. The Jakarta centre joins an existing network spanning Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Nanjing and Hongqiao in Shanghai. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/investors-should-be-wary-possible-nanning-type-investment-schemes-sias The Business Times en 2026-09-04T19:43:57+08:00 Investors should be wary of possible ‘Nanning’-type investment schemes: Sias https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7655122c44a3e0b6fbb2364eba609e84b0b63518595d54eda11e4ed39b43b76d Investors should investigate first, verify independently and never allow greed, secrecy, friendship or pressure to override common sense. Investors should investigate first, verify independently and never allow greed, secrecy, friendship or pressure to override common sense. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/range-rover-electric-one-weapon-could-fend-chinese-tech The Business Times en 2026-09-04T19:38:42+08:00 Range Rover Electric: The one weapon that could fend off Chinese tech https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e2f53ae24736d0d7d75043b05b670239ec4339e9bd7db1fb4be2b49b89385b04 Tackling a boulder hill in the Range Rover Electric felt like bringing a laser gun to a knife fight. Tackling a boulder hill in the Range Rover Electric felt like bringing a laser gun to a knife fight. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/beijings-tax-crackdown-tests-wealthy-chinese-property-buyers-singapore The Business Times en 2026-09-04T19:32:36+08:00 Beijing’s tax crackdown tests wealthy Chinese property buyers in Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/546acd5994995f395e1d388e30f682797da0cc09702805d96765a5cac1f4279f China’s crackdown on offshore wealth has raised questions about whether Chinese buyers would pull back from the Singapore property market. China’s crackdown on offshore wealth has raised questions about whether Chinese buyers would pull back from the Singapore property market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/pimco-fund-beating-97-peers-cuts-magnificent-seven-bet-asia The Business Times en 2026-09-04T19:08:01+08:00 Pimco fund beating 97% of peers cuts Magnificent Seven to bet on Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/246d9ec2432e39337e5645a29c9b75d2a664f5ef18ee8d42e492370458023ade Pimco’s 60/40 Balanced Income and Growth Fund uses a systematic strategy based on value, quality, momentum and growth when choosing individual stocks. Pimco’s 60/40 Balanced Income and Growth Fund uses a systematic strategy based on value, quality, momentum and growth when choosing individual stocks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/kkr-buys-stake-malaysias-avisena-healthcare-push The Business Times en 2026-09-04T19:06:58+08:00 KKR buys stake in Malaysia’s Avisena in healthcare push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0567d3f8482a65fb8d93f5342501f052c979269cc5920b45d0e834140475698 KKR has ramped up its drive into South-east Asia’s healthcare sector amid rising investor interest. KKR has ramped up its drive into South-east Asia’s healthcare sector amid rising investor interest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapores-air-quality-unhealthy-indonesia-fires-worsen The Business Times en 2026-09-04T19:02:31+08:00 Singapore’s air quality unhealthy as Indonesia fires worsen https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0890fe8fafd4d15a0f775101a4dea43fea403b01cc129d11934ec3a9cab6d43d Singapore’s 24-hour Pollution Standards Index stood at an unhealthy 105 as at 12 pm on Sep 4. Singapore’s 24-hour Pollution Standards Index stood at an unhealthy 105 as at 12 pm on Sep 4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-210-sembcorps-india-unit-lodges-ipo-prospectus-moving-past-1-5-deg-c The Business Times en 2026-09-04T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 210: Sembcorp’s India unit lodges IPO prospectus; moving past 1.5 deg C https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b4b04f321e11ae3b9337a5e1dbc2b550e7e0467bafdee92ada221d26a8ab056a Sembcorp Green Infra plans to repay about a quarter of its borrowings with its initial public offering proceeds. Sembcorp Green Infra plans to repay about a quarter of its borrowings with its initial public offering proceeds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-42 The Business Times en 2026-09-04T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 4) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8396181f78587288da82cfafef6f54cd2a3257cec49011e92ac76aff234694df Chow Wan Thonh, head of coverage for Singapore and Asean, says firms now put greater emphasis on building more resilient supply chains across several markets. Chow Wan Thonh, head of coverage for Singapore and Asean, says firms now put greater emphasis on building more resilient supply chains across several markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/dhl-partners-local-life-sciences-incubator-provide-cold-chain-logistics-biotech-startups The Business Times en 2026-09-04T18:40:36+08:00 DHL partners local life-sciences incubator to provide cold chain logistics for biotech startups https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1e173d2fe4449e962d7b39bdf441970534f8db01afb3afa2dfb863735979ec3b DHL will provide companies with dedicated logistics support and facilitate knowledge-sharing within the Life Science Incubator community. DHL will provide companies with dedicated logistics support and facilitate knowledge-sharing within the Life Science Incubator community. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sti-0-9-yangzijiang-shipbuilding-banks-logging-gains The Business Times en 2026-09-04T18:31:24+08:00 STI up 0.9% with Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, banks logging gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 374 to 210, as 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.9 billion change hands. Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 374 to 210, as 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.9 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/malaysia-declares-emergency-serian-district-sarawak-state-due-haze The Business Times en 2026-09-04T18:02:10+08:00 Malaysia declares emergency in Serian district in Sarawak state due to haze https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0162f81d0cc189d5d8802535bafbc333915dfdf9dcc41bdbd36513eea03e40b The haze has also affected Kuala Lumpur’s skyline. On Friday, the API reached 519 in the district of Serian, in Sarawak state. The haze has also affected Kuala Lumpur’s skyline. On Friday, the API reached 519 in the district of Serian, in Sarawak state. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/indias-key-money-market-gets-unusually-quiet-start-trade The Business Times en 2026-09-04T17:47:19+08:00 India’s key money market gets unusually quiet at start of trade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/28b2a2233f860d3e5357885c4bf02bfdfaf3a51ac071d9d07ebe4dbf3c99e79e The nation’s unsecured overnight money market saw no orders in the first 90 minutes of trading for two consecutive days. The nation’s unsecured overnight money market saw no orders in the first 90 minutes of trading for two consecutive days. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-puts-49-data-centres-hold-over-resource-strain-community-impact The Business Times en 2026-09-04T17:13:58+08:00 Thailand puts 49 data centres on hold over resource strain, community impact https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b762f37d277b3a6f6988aec2d1163db6aadace5259aece8ce4103c93612d35d2 Thailand will establish uniform oversight of data centres in operation as well as those being developed. Thailand will establish uniform oversight of data centres in operation as well as those being developed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/world-food-prices-highest-2022-supply-risks-mount The Business Times en 2026-09-04T17:07:16+08:00 World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/12a6dcd0b07228989f2962c1ae198aed1ef354729e61265626942b3466778e7f The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in a basket of internationally traded food commodities, averaged 133.3 points in August, up from July’s revised reading of 130.8. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in a basket of internationally traded food commodities, averaged 133.3 points in August, up from July’s revised reading of 130.8. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/air-india-a320-issued-stall-warning-when-seatbelt-signs-were-investigators-say The Business Times en 2026-09-04T17:01:15+08:00 Air India A320 issued stall warning when seatbelt signs were off, investigators say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/efb51a65c74954cf7b8588d9eae0e69c1acd9f4f5d38faed3bd66d8235f010ef The report adds to scrutiny of the Indian carrier, which has been under intense regulatory and public pressure since the June 2025 crash of one of its Boeing 787s in Ahmedabad killed 260 people. The report adds to scrutiny of the Indian carrier, which has been under intense regulatory and public pressure since the June 2025 crash of one of its Boeing 787s in Ahmedabad killed 260 people. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/singapore-golf-associations-new-president-wants-make-sport-accessible-all The Business Times en 2026-09-04T17:00:00+08:00 Singapore Golf Association’s new president wants to make the sport accessible to all https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e84f40e76783c9873ab2088e920027cb514bde254e1160b8cff51b6e53f80a5c SGA president Lee Lung-Nien says: “I came into office with the encouragement of my close buddies and golfing buddies, with the realisation that local golf has to move forward in a climate of uncertainty.” SGA president Lee Lung-Nien says: “I came into office with the encouragement of my close buddies and golfing buddies, with the realisation that local golf has to move forward in a climate of uncertainty.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/good-hedge-and-reasonably-liquid-worlds-biggest-money-managers-are-rebuilding-gold-positions The Business Times en 2026-09-04T16:57:46+08:00 ‘A good hedge and reasonably liquid’: World’s biggest money managers are rebuilding gold positions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2cfedf697a5c1c6f0a6b1bedf2a773df5c138e247e8457bac1936c361a50733e Gold’s enduring appeal, some money managers said, lies in its value as a hedge within a broader investment portfolio. Gold’s enduring appeal, some money managers said, lies in its value as a hedge within a broader investment portfolio. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-tax-revenue-hits-record-s97-3-billion-9-4-stronger-economy The Business Times en 2026-09-04T16:20:31+08:00 Singapore tax revenue hits record S$97.3 billion, up 9.4% on stronger economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/422503f9d678e47860e830fe57942f742aea1a9248a4a429c9a22a27114f03ec Individual income tax collections rose to S$20.9 billion from S$19.1 billion, making up 21.5% of total tax revenue. Individual income tax collections rose to S$20.9 billion from S$19.1 billion, making up 21.5% of total tax revenue. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/asean-compelling-businesses-looking-long-term-growth-amid-tensions-tan-see-leng The Business Times en 2026-09-04T15:40:38+08:00 Asean ‘compelling’ for businesses looking for long-term growth amid tensions: Tan See Leng https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b14a875297c3393c34bfc74f8253d375b9101fabe242fe96788cc4ae21fe35d Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng noted that Asean has remained a region of growth, stability and resilience. Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng noted that Asean has remained a region of growth, stability and resilience. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/economists-see-final-ecb-hike-next-week-split-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-04T15:22:55+08:00 Economists see final ECB hike next week in split with markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02e918a5ad688433a252e82811ef299d696d6d44965e8ceca7542b966e2595d5 The divergence highlights the ECB’s challenge in calibrating monetary policy as renewed fighting in the Middle East jolts energy markets again. The divergence highlights the ECB’s challenge in calibrating monetary policy as renewed fighting in the Middle East jolts energy markets again. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/making-your-srs-savings-work-harder The Business Times en 2026-09-04T15:00:00+08:00 Making your SRS savings work harder https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e99dea6f92d73b3462913ebf9c8dce8b5db705ea87a1bba64dc876f5cf1e98b Most financial advisers recommend assuming an annual inflation rate of 2% to 2.5% to project cash flows. So, your SRS savings should work harder than that. Most financial advisers recommend assuming an annual inflation rate of 2% to 2.5% to project cash flows. So, your SRS savings should work harder than that. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/52-singaporeans-arrested-china-over-suspected-involvement-illegal-pyramid-scheme The Business Times en 2026-09-04T14:10:35+08:00 52 Singaporeans arrested in China over suspected involvement in illegal pyramid scheme https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/829ffae8a6d1cc86a26bd7e22cb3938edcd6f9b461da7127c0cc034c5a377eb8 Second Minister for Foreign Affairs Sim Ann says the Singapore embassy in Beijing and the consulate-general in Guangzhou made three visits to all detainees. Second Minister for Foreign Affairs Sim Ann says the Singapore embassy in Beijing and the consulate-general in Guangzhou made three visits to all detainees. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-stealing-your-job The Business Times en 2026-09-04T14:00:00+08:00 Is AI stealing your job? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2dedd1fe7419e6e5aa0e0a5b511dffe989f7173550cc6122430615548296ead5 Workers in Singapore are finding their roles reshaped by AI, with some tasks increasingly automated and some positions disappearing altogether. Workers in Singapore are finding their roles reshaped by AI, with some tasks increasingly automated and some positions disappearing altogether. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/haze-singapore-psi-crosses-101-central-region-air-quality-enters-unhealthy-range The Business Times en 2026-09-04T13:33:13+08:00 Haze in Singapore: PSI crosses 101 in central region as air quality enters unhealthy range https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6da3032ab86851cbf7c3b68eee278877c539d1bd2bfab5ad1d43b9c072a78d7d At 10 am, the 24-hour PSI in the central part of Singapore was 105, according to the National Environment Agency website.  At 10 am, the 24-hour PSI in the central part of Singapore was 105, according to the National Environment Agency website.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/eu-yan-sang-family-members-sell-bishopsgate-bungalow-s40-million The Business Times en 2026-09-04T13:29:45+08:00 Eu Yan Sang family members sell Bishopsgate bungalow for S$40 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2478b45f9fb4e1d6dd8955aa329142ad903f166f1895325eaa0e2c1cdcb94ae9 The price for the Bishopsgate bungalow works out to nearly S$2,481 psf on the freehold land area of 16,124 sq ft. The price for the Bishopsgate bungalow works out to nearly S$2,481 psf on the freehold land area of 16,124 sq ft. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/punggol-east-riverside-plots-totalling-25-hectares-earmarked-housing-could-yield-over-8000-new-homes The Business Times en 2026-09-04T13:16:52+08:00 Punggol East riverside plots totalling 25 hectares earmarked for housing, could yield over 8,000 new homes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7bb761f66aa33ca4d9e56c9b1e66344b0bdb105c29b99e5426bcdd6aeafef27c Coney Island is linked by a park connector to the Punggol East waterfront, where five sites are zoned for housing. Coney Island is linked by a park connector to the Punggol East waterfront, where five sites are zoned for housing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-ex-pm-najib-wins-pause-bankruptcy-proceedings-report The Business Times en 2026-09-04T13:01:47+08:00 Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib wins pause on bankruptcy proceedings: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/989c814132d8866c9409cc76139b4ec56c438bb5d35918bde2de31d54bbdd18c The Court of Appeal unanimously ruled to set aside a decision by the High Court to suspend bankruptcy proceedings against Najib Razak (pictured) and his son Nazifuddin Najib. The Court of Appeal unanimously ruled to set aside a decision by the High Court to suspend bankruptcy proceedings against Najib Razak (pictured) and his son Nazifuddin Najib. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/barclays-steps-singapore-wealth-push-launch-private-bank-booking-centre-its-second-asia-pacific The Business Times en 2026-09-04T12:30:12+08:00 Barclays steps up Singapore wealth push with launch of private bank booking centre, its second in Asia-Pacific https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6852030860649e25544196bd545f03380fa01d9f1a0393c507e010cda53cd1c1 Barclays’ booking centre launch comes as wealth creation, investment activity and capital flows are becoming increasingly global. Barclays’ booking centre launch comes as wealth creation, investment activity and capital flows are becoming increasingly global. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-households-cut-outlays-eighth-month-prices-rise The Business Times en 2026-09-04T12:05:27+08:00 Japan households cut outlays for eighth month as prices rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ba6df9841d71fd27dfc75c22c5b50a5559d07e4a596203defe32d8ed1d9f8d71 Household outlays adjusted for inflation fell 3.6 per cent in July from a year earlier. Household outlays adjusted for inflation fell 3.6 per cent in July from a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/volkswagen-plans-slash-50000-more-jobs-amid-dire-need-reduce-costs The Business Times en 2026-09-04T12:05:02+08:00 Volkswagen plans to slash 50,000 more jobs amid dire need to reduce costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d821cd75fdbb9a17223eb763b881ccfd39cf72617de08012d1310d43c355f89d The automotive giant must rein in costs that are still about 30% higher than those of comparable companies, Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has said. The automotive giant must rein in costs that are still about 30% higher than those of comparable companies, Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/dont-mourn-gillman-forest-first-ask-if-we-need-lose-it The Business Times en 2026-09-04T12:00:00+08:00 Don’t mourn Gillman Forest? First ask if we need to lose it https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d91178ae1a3c01d8f48ecef53b3ccd87cb8d3ba4680ffe236ba9d3c12ba276ad Singapore’s land scarcity is often invoked to explain difficult development decisions. But when land is scarce, the opportunity cost of using it badly is high. Singapore’s land scarcity is often invoked to explain difficult development decisions. But when land is scarce, the opportunity cost of using it badly is high. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapore-must-look-beyond-ai-and-build-its-quantum-tech-talent-now The Business Times en 2026-09-04T12:00:00+08:00 Singapore must look beyond AI and build its quantum tech talent now https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9a5a0ceaeafa998ad1e52157f80342aec7486d563395f7f199ab04e22586ced To maintain Singapore’s edge as a financial hub, the Republic needs professionals familiar with quantum computing to protect its systems against future quantum computers. To maintain Singapore’s edge as a financial hub, the Republic needs professionals familiar with quantum computing to protect its systems against future quantum computers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapores-nightlife-struggling-industry-chief-danny-loong-wants-bring-back-energy The Business Times en 2026-09-04T11:59:15+08:00 Singapore’s nightlife is struggling. Industry chief Danny Loong wants to ‘bring back the energy’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2379a97f6759879fc95efc8b41ef9e9cf0a0d0004679e6886f74544853a26fdf Danny Loong, president of SNBA and co-founder of Timbre Group, recalls how people used to spend longer nights out, moving from one venue to another – an energy he believes has diminished. Danny Loong, president of SNBA and co-founder of Timbre Group, recalls how people used to spend longer nights out, moving from one venue to another – an energy he believes has diminished. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/top-automakers-urge-us-congress-permanently-ban-chinese-cars The Business Times en 2026-09-04T11:15:21+08:00 Top automakers urge US Congress to permanently ban Chinese cars https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/701d12f5d02cc0f6dd1232e27360e4a8029faa3081503f79aec39854ab5e7e25 New cars lined up for export at the port in Shanghai, China, July 14, 2026. New cars lined up for export at the port in Shanghai, China, July 14, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/robotics-startup-hivebotics-raises-us6-million-series-round-led-vertex-ventures The Business Times en 2026-09-04T11:15:21+08:00 Robotics startup Hivebotics raises US$6 million in Series A round led by Vertex Ventures https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9614c24c8cff2f0ee2865917e5763935db42a297294ebc5fe4f0c5c8884f2a78 From left: Vertex Ventures’ associate director for investment Khushbu Topandasani; Chan Yip Pang; Hivebotics’ COO Nguyen Tuan Dung; Rishab Patwari; and Vertex Ventures general partner Liu Genping. From left: Vertex Ventures’ associate director for investment Khushbu Topandasani; Chan Yip Pang; Hivebotics’ COO Nguyen Tuan Dung; Rishab Patwari; and Vertex Ventures general partner Liu Genping. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stanchart-sees-china-asean-growth-accelerating-china-plus-n-strategy-takes-hold The Business Times en 2026-09-04T11:06:50+08:00 StanChart sees China-Asean growth accelerating as ‘China Plus N’ strategy takes hold https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8396181f78587288da82cfafef6f54cd2a3257cec49011e92ac76aff234694df Chow Wan Thonh, head of coverage for Singapore and Asean, says firms now put greater emphasis on building more resilient supply chains across several markets. Chow Wan Thonh, head of coverage for Singapore and Asean, says firms now put greater emphasis on building more resilient supply chains across several markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/why-tan-aik-keong-digital-solutions-specialist-agmo-wants-make-himself-less-indispensable The Business Times en 2026-09-04T11:03:54+08:00 Why Tan Aik Keong of digital solutions specialist Agmo wants to make himself less indispensable https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3c9adca5dc34e5dd2a7fe8cede21f88765b6cb207b27011fe5cca2d09f135596 Agmo’s CEO Tan Aik Keong at a company event. “My job was to build people who could solve problems better than me,” said Agmo’s CEO Tan Aik Keong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/south-korea-reportedly-preparing-send-troops-hormuz-government-says-no-decision-made-yet The Business Times en 2026-09-04T10:59:57+08:00 South Korea reportedly preparing to send troops to Hormuz; government says no decision made yet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fd8f9f75f526fd1c53ac7223f174eb140ccb4edf512383a1169d353f076df3a The Seoul government in August told Washington it was willing to dispatch a naval ship and maritime patrol aircraft, said local media. The Seoul government in August told Washington it was willing to dispatch a naval ship and maritime patrol aircraft, said local media. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippine-inflation-eases-6-1-after-successive-rate-hikes The Business Times en 2026-09-04T10:33:44+08:00 Philippine inflation eases to 6.1% after successive rate hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2bc1c0e448efb1e8557df351ee68fca5814b524fcf4a0399739d9b9b26f0697f Consumer prices in Philippines rose 6.1 per cent last month from a year earlier. Consumer prices in Philippines rose 6.1 per cent last month from a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/natural-entry-point-prabowo-offers-indonesia-russias-gateway-asean The Business Times en 2026-09-04T10:32:22+08:00 ‘Natural entry point’: Prabowo offers Indonesia as Russia’s gateway to Asean https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/438b21d537d352b251cad212c300c09e6c5ac2acdc9fc659378afc353f115570 At the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Prabowo urged Russian businesses to use Indonesia to tap Asean’s market of about 680 million people. At the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Prabowo urged Russian businesses to use Indonesia to tap Asean’s market of about 680 million people. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-steady-us-payrolls-data-heads-small-weekly-gain The Business Times en 2026-09-04T10:00:20+08:00 Gold steady before US payrolls data, heads for small weekly gain https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab3d0dd33967ed2dac79f5304ccdf15f2f76c2a1862243cce3b585940289bbbe Traders are pricing in an about 50% chance of a Fed rate hike later in September, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.  Traders are pricing in an about 50% chance of a Fed rate hike later in September, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/new-zealand-home-prices-hit-three-year-low-threatening-recovery The Business Times en 2026-09-04T09:31:48+08:00 New Zealand home prices hit three-year low, threatening recovery https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/11a9339863d7e028a44a28035a1ed9ce7d475a0e7637efbd7fe1e55fa77e2580 New Zealand’s Home Value Index declined 0.4 per cent from July, when it fell a revised 0.5 per cent New Zealand’s Home Value Index declined 0.4 per cent from July, when it fell a revised 0.5 per cent https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-currencies-rise-fed-rate-hike-bets-ease The Business Times en 2026-09-04T09:29:44+08:00 Asian stocks, currencies rise as Fed rate hike bets ease https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1823e982abac61e446ebcfcf3240b90ed05b76be94d057e952cd0f3920766fdb Japan’s Topix fell 0.2%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was little changed, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 2.2% and the Shanghai Composite rose 0.5%. Japan’s Topix fell 0.2%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was little changed, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 2.2% and the Shanghai Composite rose 0.5%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/addvalue-secures-us5-million-new-orders-across-space-radio-units The Business Times en 2026-09-04T09:14:29+08:00 Addvalue secures US$5 million in new orders across space, radio units https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e07a0061d04e46ebcd79c0d4526b8a34c5c6408562b6d59620d4b042c82a9bc5 Addvalue expects its newly clinched orders to have a “material positive impact” on the financial year ending Mar 31, 2027. Addvalue expects its newly clinched orders to have a “material positive impact” on the financial year ending Mar 31, 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/south-korea-says-us-companies-invest-us2-billion-chip-energy-sectors The Business Times en 2026-09-04T08:58:28+08:00 South Korea says US companies to invest US$2 billion in chip, energy sectors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/58d03ad9c655ed51de964bcbb2fd3f7528cc00853366c4bb8ed40f9d50d0d302 (From left) South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung Kwan with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at a G20 meeting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Sep 2, 2026. (From left) South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung Kwan with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at a G20 meeting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Sep 2, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-ocbc-ntt-dc-reit-ireit-global-frencken-addvalue-tech The Business Times en 2026-09-04T08:36:37+08:00 Stocks to watch: OCBC, NTT DC Reit, IReit Global, Frencken, Addvalue Tech https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e6270f5ca4cd7366dd4de1d5f992be774a2afe420b07145483de96b948ca4be OCBC has priced US$750 million worth of covered bonds under its US$10 billion global covered bond programme. OCBC has priced US$750 million worth of covered bonds under its US$10 billion global covered bond programme. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/morgan-stanley-takes-aim-x-accounts-posting-its-research The Business Times en 2026-09-04T08:29:16+08:00 Morgan Stanley takes aim at X accounts posting its research https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/521c8bdcb34429f6aeedab122fcfd192a064b522ba6ede24421c9119117b4ac7 The bank has filed Digital Millennium Copyright Act complaints citing at least 16 accounts that offered screenshots from its research. The bank has filed Digital Millennium Copyright Act complaints citing at least 16 accounts that offered screenshots from its research. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/lululemon-cuts-outlook-again-highlighting-do-list-new-ceo The Business Times en 2026-09-04T08:03:46+08:00 Lululemon cuts outlook again, highlighting to-do list for new CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4dbdd935bc84e439089fb6e4efcbd54913bf3591403856df4c6baf3791090a67 Lululemon’s revenue in its biggest market, the Americas, declined 8 per cent after increasing 1 per cent a year earlier. Lululemon’s revenue in its biggest market, the Americas, declined 8 per cent after increasing 1 per cent a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/pantler-patisserie-saved-closure-white-knight The Business Times en 2026-09-04T07:30:00+08:00 Pantler patisserie saved from closure by white knight https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a433aae62b885045fb021d3c088451c8a0eb27d0d8639fcc82390e33b691fb07 Pantler will continue at its River Valley location. Pantler will continue at its River Valley location.