https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/japan-says-3-day-yen-intervention-lifted-yen-summer The Business Times en 2026-11-09T11:51:08+08:00 Japan says 3-day yen intervention lifted yen in summer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30febff149c4bdc69ad7234ca15d38a2cb7f5b7a97f0c708599868cbc8899ad3 The joint intervention has convinced some market players that the yen’s prolonged weakness might have run its course. The joint intervention has convinced some market players that the yen’s prolonged weakness might have run its course. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/could-more-homeowners-bypass-using-agents-sell-their-properties?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T11:21:41+08:00 Could more homeowners bypass using agents to sell their properties? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cc2fe94c6960ab824c6774da89c774d220e30413b40c3432e15d16b6411d0389 photo of singapore property Singapore’s property agent population might shrink if more owners bypass using agents to market resale homes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/asia-stocks-follow-us-gains-nvidia-probe-looms The Business Times en 2026-11-09T10:13:54+08:00 Asia: Stocks follow US gains, Nvidia probe looms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1e323a3cbc8c6405ca4dee66e38e887cc46760ca6bf2d4a19b6893fe97941a72 The MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbs 0.7%, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average rising 1.9%. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbs 0.7%, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average rising 1.9%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/blackstone-real-estate-seeks-rebound-shock-exits-and-losses The Business Times en 2026-11-09T09:34:33+08:00 Blackstone real estate seeks rebound from shock exits and losses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2c2743e1faa7c078d8d510d720ca2220b809d7149177baa3985a8f4be3aebc5 For now, Blackstone’s real estate funds are saddled with expensive assets that are hard to sell. For now, Blackstone’s real estate funds are saddled with expensive assets that are hard to sell. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-confession-engulfs-chip-giant-spying-controversy The Business Times en 2026-11-09T07:59:30+08:00 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s confession engulfs chip giant in spying controversy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/541e9471c712651fc5da6e1fb24ef8590ba2397a2796560825e94c314934f74c The probe follows a series of reports that Nvidia’s leader was targeted by former Megaspeed International executive Alice Huang. The probe follows a series of reports that Nvidia’s leader was targeted by former Megaspeed International executive Alice Huang. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bizlink-learning-academy-launched-help-pwds-build-employability-skills?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T07:00:00+08:00 Bizlink Learning Academy launched to help PWDs build employability skills https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1631377d07be9c0ca1f50f4eaf21be7943a60d9d534dfa0e8f7df94539bc2692 An image of one of Bizlink Centre’s premises. Participants attend a digital skills training session at Bizlink’s Enabling Business Hub @ Jurong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/lessons-investors-binance-hack The Business Times en 2026-11-09T07:00:00+08:00 Lessons for investors from the Binance hack https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c317bb37782e13c785252a7463f4c3cfa9f16d7372fdb75b2c45b5be969845a If North Korean hackers are responsible for the Binance hack, as reported, recovery will rely on token issuers and on police cooperation. If North Korean hackers are responsible for the Binance hack, as reported, recovery will rely on token issuers and on police cooperation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-deep-tech-startups-tap-china-scale-set-sights-us-higher-margins?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s deep-tech startups tap China for scale, set sights on the US for higher margins https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/00837128d9c3aa0344db41d91676ed31e9ed269ee20c327aec0c5680519651f0 Co-founders of Singapore startups (from left) Quikbot’s Alan Ng; Xnergy’s Tong Chin Fong; and Quantified Energy’s Khoo Yong Sheng. Co-founders of Singapore startups (from left) Quikbot’s Alan Ng; Xnergy’s Tong Chin Fong; and Quantified Energy’s Khoo Yong Sheng. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/fbm-klci-faces-key-test-near-term-momentum-improves?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T07:00:00+08:00 FBM KLCI faces key test as near-term momentum improves https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/51b629fb7cf51793a89ecaae8f36f698194c1094c4f6a614db699ee22110cb8d The FBM KLCI is currently positioned between two competing forces: resilient domestic fundamentals and stable monetary policy on one side, and tighter global financial conditions on the other. The FBM KLCI is currently positioned between two competing forces: resilient domestic fundamentals and stable monetary policy on one side, and tighter global financial conditions on the other. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/singapore-stocks-what-10-share-board-lots-mean-new-investors?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T05:00:00+08:00 Singapore stocks: What 10-share board lots mean for new investors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ea7227b245cc97e8faf49b2200bc1beec962a9d64e98151eb1da5bb85878dc8f What do smaller board lots mean for everyday investors? What do smaller board lots mean for everyday investors? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/low-carbon-transition-face-stronger-headwinds-cop31-says-grace-fu?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T05:00:00+08:00 Low-carbon transition to face ‘stronger headwinds’ at COP31, says Grace Fu  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e535f2330d7c436ec0ded2f3abd47de9c5ee8b362bd59e4230d84c45d94897f1 Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu, says: “Countries are now evaluating their longer-term energy policies and how they (can) protect themselves a bit more against shortages in fossil fuels.” Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu, says: “Countries are now evaluating their longer-term energy policies and how they (can) protect themselves a bit more against shortages in fossil fuels.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights94?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T01:00:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/29c3a894779bc95dea0664c7fc933a97285e2ffe24f1cd9a28585a5f2648447a The market began the week on a subdued note before gathering momentum on improving demand and tightening tonnage availability. The market began the week on a subdued note before gathering momentum on improving demand and tightening tonnage availability. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/dbs-ocbc-uobs-big-sell-was-it-their-q3-numbers-or-broader-market-de-rating?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-08T18:52:21+08:00 DBS, OCBC, UOB’s big sell-off: Was it their Q3 numbers or a broader market de-rating? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7c9a363dcd1ba1e4699ef133a551b95a73b161dc3850390f0652a24bedad489b ATMs of Singapore’s 3 banks. Singapore’s banks were among the STI’s worst performers last week, but remain its best performers on a year-to-date basis. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/kallang-serves-football-feast-brazil-japan-and-paraguay-bring-stars-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-08T17:30:00+08:00 The Kallang serves up football feast as Brazil, Japan and Paraguay bring stars to Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eacaff54415e1a43deee3ba8750c7668a3a314c167bcd824e187104b55cc2f87 Brazilian star Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid is one of the big names coming to Singapore this week to play at the National Stadium. Brazilian star Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid is one of the big names coming to Singapore this week to play at the National Stadium. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/turkish-villagers-fighting-coal-mine-expansion-demand-be-heard-country-hosts-cop31 The Business Times en 2026-11-08T16:45:23+08:00 Turkish villagers fighting coal mine expansion demand to be heard as country hosts COP31 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd7adf610c828210812b228e8153e3155c95fe1b9b0816129c4c8dca3645034d Villager Hasan Yorulmaz stands with the Yenikoy coal-fired power plant in the background. The plant is located in Ikizkoy in Turkey’s Mugla province. Villager Hasan Yorulmaz stands with the Yenikoy coal-fired power plant in the background. The plant is located in Ikizkoy in Turkey’s Mugla province. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/greenback-jumps-after-strong-us-payrolls-report The Business Times en 2026-11-08T16:37:52+08:00 Greenback jumps after strong US payrolls report  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8591834e58f3fe623b9f7297327bfbf8c19c9cd96644e16b41d45165e86dd064 The US dollar index was poised for its biggest daily percentage gain in five months after data showed US nonfarm payrolls jumped by 165,000 jobs last month. The US dollar index was poised for its biggest daily percentage gain in five months after data showed US nonfarm payrolls jumped by 165,000 jobs last month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-bonds-midterm-election-rally-skids-halt-after-strong-jobs-data?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-08T15:49:27+08:00 US bonds’ midterm election rally skids to halt after strong jobs data https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b500d83f8ad930b36b79b49a8933c3466c57c8464e10c0ec28149841fba38130 The US$58 billion auction of three-year notes on Nov 9 was indicated around 4.59%. October’s three-year note auction drew 4.932%, the highest result since 2006. The US$58 billion auction of three-year notes on Nov 9 was indicated around 4.59%. October’s three-year note auction drew 4.932%, the highest result since 2006. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/alternative-giving-vehicles-gaining-traction-among-next-gen-philanthropists-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-08T15:36:08+08:00 Alternative giving vehicles gaining traction among next-gen philanthropists in Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b2b32a63db6e313add7a23fe7c54e5fc241832190fe8438ff88e87cfa1ea3a98 image of maximilian martin from lombard odier Dr Maximilian Martin, global head of philanthropy at Lombard Odier, says there is an "increasing interconnectedness of philanthropists". https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapores-s2-32-billion-haze-bill-can-prevention-cost-less?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-08T15:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s S$2.32 billion ‘haze bill’: Can prevention cost less? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fa30c859fa6d2bac4e4d54050cd877d9579b6079676c68909c387e88f08d34d8 The estimated cost for 2026 is higher than for 2015 – despite fewer hazy days and lower average PSI readings. The estimated cost for 2026 is higher than for 2015 – despite fewer hazy days and lower average PSI readings. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/haze-2026-estimated-cost-singapore-s2-32-billion-4-2015-experts?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-08T15:00:00+08:00 Haze in 2026 estimated to cost Singapore S$2.32 billion, up 4% from 2015: experts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/493ec0e5abfba067a79d22c6624e130c92444d86e8cfdc7b87af6083aadbdb11 Understanding who bears the cost of haze can help Singapore target protection and plan adaptations, experts say. Understanding who bears the cost of haze can help Singapore target protection and plan adaptations, experts say. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/empty-offices-ties-blacklisted-firms-inside-chinese-companies-us-cleared-nvidia-chips The Business Times en 2026-11-08T14:48:09+08:00 Empty offices, ties to blacklisted firms: Inside the Chinese companies the US cleared for Nvidia chips https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bac499ef16e3396a12641d1753838de33748a4e5519789a2225f9b42caaa495b An industrial park for high-tech companies in Beijing. The company New Matrix lists the building as its address, but a company directory does not include the firm. An industrial park for high-tech companies in Beijing. The company New Matrix lists the building as its address, but a company directory does not include the firm. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-task-force-targets-irans-land-caspian-routes-weapons-and-sanctioned-goods The Business Times en 2026-11-08T13:21:11+08:00 US task force targets Iran’s land, Caspian routes for weapons and sanctioned goods https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75e6f269b74fe1bfd29046c31746182110b28cbb991bc21fe369ad3afc8aeaed Iran has proven resilient and gloated following US midterm election results that punished Trump’s Republican Party, giving control of Congress to opposition Democrats. Iran has proven resilient and gloated following US midterm election results that punished Trump’s Republican Party, giving control of Congress to opposition Democrats. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-inflation-fears-return-corporate-america-counts-cost The Business Times en 2026-11-08T12:31:56+08:00 US inflation fears return as corporate America counts the cost https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62b9751ed68fbc27c32af934d401932617b481b0c9b10b8d9e8cb440e408a4ae With the cost of living a central theme of the US midterms, both investors and firms will continue to discuss soaring prices as the rest of the earnings season unfolds. With the cost of living a central theme of the US midterms, both investors and firms will continue to discuss soaring prices as the rest of the earnings season unfolds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/grit-built-genes-malaysias-lee-yeow-seng-drives-iois-bold-singapore-push?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-08T12:30:00+08:00 Grit built in the genes: Malaysia’s Lee Yeow Seng drives IOI’s bold Singapore push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b833cb6e16717223ab213ab65e0eb263cddac30d202b02f470c833a21506965e Under Lee Yeow Seng, IOI Properties’ market capitalisation has grown to RM17.4 billion from RM8.1 billion in 2014. Under Lee Yeow Seng, IOI Properties’ market capitalisation has grown to RM17.4 billion from RM8.1 billion in 2014. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/positive-rental-reversions-support-s-reits-recent-resilience?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-08T12:30:00+08:00 Positive rental reversions support S-Reits’ recent resilience https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d4fac6ee7b8701dea17b2d3d1b3b211a630659ef4c750f1f0bec97644fec52f4 Contributions from Paragon shopping mall helped CICT achieve 10.4% NPI growth in the first nine months of the year. Contributions from Paragon shopping mall helped CICT achieve 10.4% NPI growth in the first nine months of the year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/directors-increase-stakes-aspial-lifestyle-mi-material-wilmar?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-08T12:05:00+08:00 Directors increase stakes in Aspial Lifestyle, Mi Material, Wilmar https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e430ffcc5bcd134b309c120f69b9434ed855e5678fd76738d0d45eafec9ebda8 Institutions were net sellers over the five trading sessions from Oct 30 to Nov 5, recording net outflows of S$140.9 million. Institutions were net sellers over the five trading sessions from Oct 30 to Nov 5, recording net outflows of S$140.9 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/israeli-president-picks-gadi-eisenkot-netanyahu-rival-try-form-government The Business Times en 2026-11-08T11:56:39+08:00 Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form government https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ec60358c72962a98c6bcff5f48eaeed6a14cf57005c7184c8c648fbe69fe2719 Gadi Eisenkot (left) briefly served in PM Netanyahu’s wartime cabinet following Hamas’ Oct 7, 2023, attack on Israel before returning to the opposition. Gadi Eisenkot (left) briefly served in PM Netanyahu’s wartime cabinet following Hamas’ Oct 7, 2023, attack on Israel before returning to the opposition. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/new-zealand-must-wait-weeks-new-government-after-tight-general-election The Business Times en 2026-11-08T11:06:24+08:00 New Zealand must wait weeks for new government after tight general election https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4e78632b4c10905a52517cce23a8960fd174ace43a369d3baee36d13f336051f Neither PM Christopher Luxon (left) nor opposition leader Chris Hipkins of the Labour Party have claimed victory in their speeches following the election. Neither PM Christopher Luxon (left) nor opposition leader Chris Hipkins of the Labour Party have claimed victory in their speeches following the election. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/ai-rout-after-us-midterms-hits-asia-hard-reviving-out-favour-chinese-and-indian-stocks The Business Times en 2026-11-08T10:31:26+08:00 AI rout after US midterms hits Asia hard, reviving out-of-favour Chinese and Indian stocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/760e1a17f2c98c36ebd5c7deb5e370d87e24747889b70a9fbc1c4d3ee0585858 Asia has been among the hardest hit by the market fallout from the Democrats’ sweep of Congress. Asia has been among the hardest hit by the market fallout from the Democrats’ sweep of Congress. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/berkshire-ramps-buybacks-under-new-ceo-greg-abel-q3-operating-profit-falls-6 The Business Times en 2026-11-08T09:53:39+08:00 Berkshire ramps up buybacks under new CEO Greg Abel as Q3 operating profit falls 6% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5799f34eb5eab166241526ed07c3c85d9484eefd89a1a46003a14f568bd4ab50 Berkshire’s third-quarter operating profit of US$12.71 billion, or about US$8,954 per Class A share, fell from US$13.49 billion a year earlier. Berkshire’s third-quarter operating profit of US$12.71 billion, or about US$8,954 per Class A share, fell from US$13.49 billion a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-recruited-exec-singapore-data-centre-firm-spy-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-us-intelligence The Business Times en 2026-11-08T09:20:03+08:00 China recruited exec at Singapore data centre firm to spy on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: US intelligence https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e658a1504a3606fb884193ca3293cf680908e5936be5d96b4107072cde1107cf Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang, an influential ally of President Donald Trump’s, is a pivotal figure in the intense global competition for AI supremacy. Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang, an influential ally of President Donald Trump’s, is a pivotal figure in the intense global competition for AI supremacy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/crypto-alternative-assets/binance-announces-cfo-kaiser-ngs-departure-days-after-record-us6-3-billion-crypto-theft The Business Times en 2026-11-08T08:41:09+08:00 Binance announces CFO Kaiser Ng’s departure days after record US$6.3 billion crypto theft https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2ae84a775f0c72e1c27933fb6dba428c6d2bd000ff45eeadc9184f182e664972 Binance said hackers stole cryptocurrency in a sophisticated attack that began months earlier with the compromise of several employees’ computers. Binance said hackers stole cryptocurrency in a sophisticated attack that began months earlier with the compromise of several employees’ computers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/wall-street-helping-china-build-global-renminbi The Business Times en 2026-11-08T07:00:00+08:00 Wall Street is helping China build a global renminbi https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a9ae6651f987843b893ec2e92289e4962eb9db12f9aa9bb956c338e05452574f For the first time, banks in Hong Kong are on course to arrange more bond sales in renminbi than in US dollars. For the first time, banks in Hong Kong are on course to arrange more bond sales in renminbi than in US dollars. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/no-two-days-are-same-inside-lives-singapores-remisiers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-08T07:00:00+08:00 ‘No two days are the same’: Inside the lives of Singapore’s remisiers  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f1d3f4afe3c472440c7916428a8526d5cf5ed8ef33640827415e149484e37e8 Outside the Singapore Exchange. Even as the environment they operate in gets more sophisticated, the human touch is vital, note remisiers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-king-warns-against-challenging-his-order-allowing-house-arrest-ex-pm-najib The Business Times en 2026-11-07T15:32:27+08:00 Malaysia’s king warns against challenging his order allowing house arrest for ex-PM Najib https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2b8c9d0b035fad7b358108af431902f32806173bb2c09fcae6bfb92b35c226b Najib Razak was due to be transferred home on Friday, after his party paid a RM50 million fine to fulfil a condition of a royal pardon issued in September. Najib Razak was due to be transferred home on Friday, after his party paid a RM50 million fine to fulfil a condition of a royal pardon issued in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/schroders-seeking-sale-wisteria-mall-bid-offload-singapore-properties The Business Times en 2026-11-07T13:25:59+08:00 Schroders seeking sale of Wisteria Mall in bid to offload Singapore properties https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6d87a0cb4407a4afe3a531620ccc599cad509bb0100c80cb4ddac2fad4023a4f Wisteria Mall was bought in 2022 for S$208 million by Schroders’ Pamfleet Real Estate Fund III, according to a media report at the time. Wisteria Mall was bought in 2022 for S$208 million by Schroders’ Pamfleet Real Estate Fund III, according to a media report at the time. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/imf-chief-says-any-slowdown-ai-driven-growth-would-be-factor-central-banks The Business Times en 2026-11-07T13:08:41+08:00 IMF chief says any slowdown in AI-driven growth would be factor for central banks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e93c935fbdf832446be086d0f283ad78edb9add44ee2bf277a6b6b8f3a4a745 Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, says the AI investment boom was adding to inflationary pressures and financial stability concerns. Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, says the AI investment boom was adding to inflationary pressures and financial stability concerns.