https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/11-new-condo-projects-3550-units-lined-h2-launch-price-ceilings-emerge The Business Times en 2026-06-07T19:47:33+08:00 Up to 11 new condo projects with 3,550 units lined up for H2 launch as price ceilings emerge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/077791fa4585ead850f8a41f74dd259606a39c20dd018a71800ee5f2fa5c5211 Some 1,686 new homes are slated to come to market in July. Four projects housing 1,679 units will likely test buyer appetite in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/south-korea-unveils-measures-stem-won-slide-curb-speculation The Business Times en 2026-06-07T18:35:30+08:00 South Korea unveils measures to stem won slide, curb speculation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ae0516f30cc11ed8f6ce5f3d8e7fc6f82fc2dc674426d6bcf732551d75df9128 A sign showing the exchange rates of the won against other currencies. The South Korean currency has fallen more than 7.5% this year. A sign showing the exchange rates of the won against other currencies. The South Korean currency has fallen more than 7.5% this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/albanian-island-centre-anger-over-kushners-resort-plans The Business Times en 2026-06-07T17:39:20+08:00 The Albanian island at the centre of anger over Kushner’s resort plans https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/48ed8d5ab40760d844534c654f4146f3a9957298bb96ea0d4953868ab86be018 The area planned for the coastal resort project with its coastal caves, coral and rocky reefs is home to around 70 species of endangered wildlife, including Mediterranean monk seals and sea turtles. The area planned for the coastal resort project with its coastal caves, coral and rocky reefs is home to around 70 species of endangered wildlife, including Mediterranean monk seals and sea turtles. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-builds-economic-fortress-global-tensions-rise The Business Times en 2026-06-07T17:28:06+08:00 China builds an economic fortress as global tensions rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/318ed5a9c2efa94f898909b64044930ffb2a39d7a1adffb6044c40b8d400f365 Humanoid robot Bumi by Noetix Robotics at a demonstration in Beijing. Last week, China’s Cabinet announced new rules requiring national security screening for companies seeking to invest overseas. Humanoid robot Bumi by Noetix Robotics at a demonstration in Beijing. Last week, China’s Cabinet announced new rules requiring national security screening for companies seeking to invest overseas. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sia-engineering-frances-safran-us118-million-jv-aircraft-engine-maintenance-singapore The Business Times en 2026-06-07T17:26:20+08:00 SIA Engineering, France’s Safran in US$118 million JV for aircraft engine maintenance in Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eeb3a2036240334cad51e49b966c7f780589f7f07a827fe903bd772cc4a7ea8b SIA Engineering has formed a US$118 million joint venture with French aerospace giant Safran Aircraft Engines to strengthen Singapore's aerospace servicing capabilities. SIA Engineering has formed a joint venture with French aerospace giant Safran Aircraft Engines to strengthen Singapore's aerospace servicing capabilities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/british-airways-says-fare-increases-more-likely-after-main-summer-season The Business Times en 2026-06-07T17:04:16+08:00 British Airways says fare increases more likely after main summer season https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b7c7af1b253ddcbf3c387c8f4d02c70c561341b179bad33cbfc91c61533bb6a IAG, which owns British Airways, plans to offset 60% of fuel costs through revenue and savings. IAG, which owns British Airways, plans to offset 60% of fuel costs through revenue and savings. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/new-s10-million-hq-jumbo-group-looks-shanghai-focused-china-strategy-premium-dining-growth The Business Times en 2026-06-07T16:00:00+08:00 With new S$10 million HQ, Jumbo Group looks to Shanghai-focused China strategy, premium dining for growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/86ed798c22f244dd2429cb58e47ce7c061bbf222f40246cc236d8b2066922235 Ang Kiam Meng, group CEO and executive chairman of Jumbo Group. Following a strategic review in 2025, Jumbo will focus on deepening its footprint in Shanghai, China. Ang Kiam Meng, group CEO and executive chairman of Jumbo Group, says the move to a bigger headquarters is necessary to future-proof the business. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-plans-chatgpt-superapp-overhaul-ahead-listing-reports-ft The Business Times en 2026-06-07T15:19:13+08:00 OpenAI plans ChatGPT ‘superapp’ overhaul ahead of listing, reports FT https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd344d8dee54b300a130560ca1799d7e6f80476366b49ad7008cea3c2a283605 To drive uptake, OpenAI is redesigning ChatGPT’s interface with new prompts and features steering users toward coding tools, image generation and partner services. To drive uptake, OpenAI is redesigning ChatGPT’s interface with new prompts and features steering users toward coding tools, image generation and partner services. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/worlds-hottest-market-south-korea-has-bulls-reaching-protection The Business Times en 2026-06-07T14:59:53+08:00 World’s hottest market South Korea has bulls reaching for protection https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/701d423b13f2e8e9d7b86dee8941981ac6b05571e4ae95463e0ee2ade1eec1dd Chip giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have powered the Kospi’s more than 90 per cent rise in 2026. Chip giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have powered the Kospi’s more than 90 per cent rise in 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-crisis-confidence-markets-decode-prabowo The Business Times en 2026-06-07T14:21:00+08:00 Indonesia’s crisis of confidence as markets decode Prabowo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75fccf67bdcf898ce6c1a7657d70ead190c2c47d9a5f2b09d10f5c549a0e1e90 For many, the current turbulence is not the result of a single week but the cumulative effect of a series of policy shifts under President Prabowo. For many, the current turbulence is not the result of a single week but the cumulative effect of a series of policy shifts under President Prabowo. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/global-airlines-slash-2026-profit-forecast-fuel-shock-iran-war The Business Times en 2026-06-07T13:01:09+08:00 Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3a5306790440d6dc2b0c12aeca00232bd00a1e5862c34c0890bdd61418579bd2 Willie Walsh, director general of Iata, expects some smaller airlines to go bankrupt or be taken over by bigger carriers this year and the next as higher fuel costs bite. Willie Walsh, director general of Iata, expects some smaller airlines to go bankrupt or be taken over by bigger carriers this year and the next as higher fuel costs bite. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/industrial-s-reits-maintain-operational-resilience-while-undertaking-portfolio-rejuvenation The Business Times en 2026-06-07T12:30:00+08:00 Industrial S-Reits maintain operational resilience while undertaking  portfolio rejuvenation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/53b91a0645e2b9f0cf86e01c6967df6647494b94a635da6bdf7aaede877a177d In its Q1 2026 business update, Clar reported over S$1.6 billion of accretive acquisitions during the quarter, with initial net property income yields of 4.3 to 7.4 per cent. In its Q1 2026 business update, Clar reported over S$1.6 billion of accretive acquisitions during the quarter, with initial net property income yields of 4.3 to 7.4 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ho-bee-chair-ups-stake-mg-becomes-substantial-unitholder-netlink-nbn-trust The Business Times en 2026-06-07T12:30:00+08:00 Ho Bee chair ups stake; M&G becomes substantial unitholder in NetLink NBN Trust https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4a8b483f143c0637b312f8d315b3eae40f90efa7a0d7fba29c58b541fc5c5979 Over the four sessions, 22 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$97 million. Over the four sessions, 22 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$97 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/can-stock-market-swallow-spacex-anthropic-and-openai The Business Times en 2026-06-07T12:00:00+08:00 Can the stock market swallow SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d0d22cb46e8e683b0bfe85f52873c66162ce99d5a8413e14920c4891ca1e286e SpaceX plans to release its locked-up shares in a series of tranches. SpaceX plans to release its locked-up shares in a series of tranches. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/led-elon-musk-us-ceo-pay-heads-toward-stars The Business Times en 2026-06-07T11:47:27+08:00 Led by Elon Musk, US CEO pay heads toward the stars https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/38494e78923d9fa1341a643980b9fce783701f7f9e9775395b32ce6c98e7e5d0 Including all the shares that Elon Musk already owns, his current wealth from Tesla amounts to US$301 billion. Including all the shares that Elon Musk already owns, his current wealth from Tesla amounts to US$301 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/big-questions-loom-chinas-memory-chipmakers-prepare-blockbuster-ipos The Business Times en 2026-06-07T11:07:32+08:00 Big questions loom as China’s memory chipmakers prepare blockbuster IPOs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1d98032e15490b4f26ac3dc85283a1c748c677db079c931f940614f47feae439 CXMT's fellow chipmaker YMTC is also moving towards an IPO on the Shanghai’s tech-focused Star Market Planned listings by China's YMTC and fellow chipmaker CXMT come amid an industry upswing driven by surging demand from AI applications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/ai-rules-south-east-asia-risks-fines-and-everything-else-you-need-know The Business Times en 2026-06-07T09:58:07+08:00 AI rules in South-east Asia: risks, fines and everything else you need to know https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/58db1179f3472ea7a7697bc93ed81b1fca515bb4b9c92af1725344c36e3de319 Mandatory frameworks range from existing data protection laws to new AI regulations, as well as industry-specific rules that you should already be familiar with. Mandatory frameworks range from existing data protection laws to new AI regulations, as well as industry-specific rules that you should already be familiar with. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-eyes-iranian-assets-gulf-allies-reconstruction-source-says The Business Times en 2026-06-07T08:45:20+08:00 US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies’ reconstruction, source says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/85d4d284d44e740e371462f47dc437126e98e08121ef61df1274f87c3df72546 The threatened redirection of Iranian assets could create a new irritant to a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran. The threatened redirection of Iranian assets could create a new irritant to a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-must-act-firmly-when-others-seek-divide-it-edwin-tong-blocked-online-content The Business Times en 2026-06-06T16:25:56+08:00 Singapore must act firmly when others seek to divide it: Edwin Tong on blocked online content https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/12d23d0a77a3b376ad94f2c472d0a7086fbb85b3ecf2090c175c612439b390fc Law Minister Edwin Tong calls on Singaporeans to be more discerning when viewing online content and to not disseminate it if it is harmful. Law Minister Edwin Tong calls on Singaporeans to be more discerning when viewing online content and to not disseminate it if it is harmful. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hong-kong-monetary-authority-says-its-implemented-new-bank-rules-opening-accounts The Business Times en 2026-06-06T16:04:02+08:00 Hong Kong Monetary Authority says it’s implemented new bank rules for opening accounts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/870a37daa6f8a249191c922b2113bb74d2bf1d60ade50fa7673b53a33eb8e3f5 The increased scrutiny of mainland Chinese bank clients is part of a broader push by Beijing to stem capital flight in an unprecedented crackdown on illegal cross-border trading. The increased scrutiny of mainland Chinese bank clients is part of a broader push by Beijing to stem capital flight in an unprecedented crackdown on illegal cross-border trading. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-blocks-online-posts-targeting-indian-community-content-likely-china-based-platform The Business Times en 2026-06-06T16:00:53+08:00 Singapore blocks online posts targeting Indian community; content likely from China-based platform https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/74031da15c5997ccf06cfa140edaf9be737f1ccb65d2b46d86a05e5e07f4bcc7 MHA says: “Singapore firmly opposes nativism and xenophobia. Any attempt to pit one community against another here must be firmly rejected." MHA says: “Singapore firmly opposes nativism and xenophobia. Any attempt to pit one community against another here must be firmly rejected." https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesian-officials-vow-again-steady-rupiah-draw-funds The Business Times en 2026-06-06T15:51:26+08:00 Indonesian officials vow again to steady rupiah, draw funds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ec3cd215ce9cd41b7ccda14fa86e99606cc602f1d477f45ff5831ae9439c9726 The rupiah has weakened about 8%, while foreign investors have pulled billions of dollars from Indonesian bonds. The rupiah has weakened about 8%, while foreign investors have pulled billions of dollars from Indonesian bonds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/thailand-may-seek-thaksin-bankruptcy-over-17-6-billion-baht-tax-debt The Business Times en 2026-06-06T15:16:18+08:00 Thailand may seek Thaksin bankruptcy over 17.6 billion baht tax debt https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8087ba5420a41bc45e06f3bd65c6fddaa19c4a887ff5690fc00a22068c841529 The 76-year-old patriarch of the Shinawatra clan walked out of a Bangkok prison last month after serving eight months of a reduced sentence for corruption. The 76-year-old patriarch of the Shinawatra clan walked out of a Bangkok prison last month after serving eight months of a reduced sentence for corruption. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/boeing-studying-boost-737-max-plane-production-highest-ever-rate The Business Times en 2026-06-06T14:42:54+08:00 Boeing studying boost of 737 Max plane production to highest-ever rate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4bf67bc12b6ad70d762c8703626d7d651d85f4c514ba4b413512da47af462bc9 The planemaker’s stated goal is to raise production to 63 jets a month. The planemaker’s stated goal is to raise production to 63 jets a month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/englands-world-cup-opener-set-cause-power-spike The Business Times en 2026-06-06T14:15:20+08:00 England’s World Cup opener is set to cause power spike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c209626a55ecd42f3d9a9fefbe10309b71edab72a9ab865ad804e990be00ddf While this year’s expanded World Cup features 40 additional matches, the impact of each individual game on the grid is also smaller than it once was. While this year’s expanded World Cup features 40 additional matches, the impact of each individual game on the grid is also smaller than it once was. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/anwars-battle-against-allies-shapes-key-malaysian-states-call-polls The Business Times en 2026-06-06T13:09:50+08:00 Anwar’s battle against allies shapes up as key Malaysian states call polls https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2ce8b4fc2601566d3f065c9a52b6c7913c159f44941b639bfecdfbb332a69148 Over the past year, Anwar has faced an opposition-led protest demanding his ouster while his coalition performed poorly in November’s Sabah state elections. Over the past year, Anwar has faced an opposition-led protest demanding his ouster while his coalition performed poorly in November’s Sabah state elections. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/tech-sell-bitcoin-drop-test-retail-investor-strength-ahead-spacex-ipo The Business Times en 2026-06-06T12:13:00+08:00 Tech sell-off, Bitcoin drop test retail investor strength ahead of SpaceX IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e4683f2f594bc19b8a8bef41a41ad9fd44def4d2673dd02571cd3e2457ddc178 Demand appears overwhelming for the rocket, satellite and AI company’s shares. Demand appears overwhelming for the rocket, satellite and AI company’s shares. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-arms-itself-new-outbound-investment-rules The Business Times en 2026-06-06T11:08:49+08:00 China arms itself with new outbound investment rules https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c710b2ec04b6d2aface495564a4a666d4eecf6d234b5ebb9613a4a4b0467acca Officials describe the measures as defensive tools that would not affect normal market transactions. Officials describe the measures as defensive tools that would not affect normal market transactions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/japan-spent-billions-prop-yen-why-it-still-weak The Business Times en 2026-06-06T10:02:09+08:00 Japan spent billions to prop up the yen. Why is it still weak? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8961cbbe02f38cc876818e9b4719136e5f33f5cb21e374e4f1f36588067603a5 The gap between Japan’s ultra-low interest rates and those in the US and other major economies remain wide. The gap between Japan’s ultra-low interest rates and those in the US and other major economies remain wide. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/pet-insurance-demand-still-rising-growth-may-be-losing-bite The Business Times en 2026-06-06T10:00:00+08:00 Pet insurance demand still rising, but growth may be losing bite https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6aaa700c80f362874016bc90d9649c9a7e8f594f159317478375478586cd1df0 Owner of pet bakery Mini Pawtisserie Angeline Chai, 26, takes care of her pomeranian's health by focusing on preventive care and investing in the dog's diet. Owner of pet bakery Mini Pawtisserie, Angeline Chai, 26, takes care of her pomeranian spitz's health by focusing on preventive care and investing in the dog's diet. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/oil-prices-fall-mounting-hopes-de-escalation-us-iran-war The Business Times en 2026-06-06T08:55:36+08:00 Oil prices fall on mounting hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran War https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b27366e62cd74cf9a74d6f221c9f3de7b02c15d3bdcb2144a368881577ef42bc US West Texas Intermediate crude finishes at US$90.54 a barrel, down US$2.50 or 2.7%. US West Texas Intermediate crude finishes at US$90.54 a barrel, down US$2.50 or 2.7%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/europe-shares-slip-tech-rally-stalls-middle-east-uncertainty-weighs The Business Times en 2026-06-06T08:14:40+08:00 Europe: Shares slip as tech rally stalls, Middle East uncertainty weighs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d82e0c3caf8baa2c817b9560d50165e38c160a12ed7118439558d7b3e89dc50d The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.3% at 622.66 points and lost 0.5% for the week. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.3% at 622.66 points and lost 0.5% for the week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us-wall-street-ends-sharply-lower-chips-slide-jobs-data-fuels-rate-hike-fears The Business Times en 2026-06-06T07:59:14+08:00 US: Wall Street ends sharply lower as chips slide, jobs data fuels rate hike fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b68a4085f6af7c28d048cc0ce4168203a91337c47a490b23c1ada970220bfad1 All three major US stock indices close sharply lower, with plunging chip stocks dragging the tech-laden Nasdaq down. All three major US stock indices close sharply lower, with plunging chip stocks dragging the tech-laden Nasdaq down. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/beyond-sephora-kids-why-asias-beauty-boom-might-hit-wall The Business Times en 2026-06-06T07:00:00+08:00 Beyond the ‘Sephora kids’: why Asia’s beauty boom might hit a wall https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0112016808e55ecf9af0470c85914391282ccf87fd5a07f10ebbb416871791ce As fatigue grows around perfection-driven routines, the smart move for brands is not more correction, but moving towards concepts associated with "comfort beauty". As fatigue grows around perfection-driven routines, the smart move for brands is not more correction, but moving towards concepts associated with "comfort beauty". https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/jaecoo-8-review-three-row-suv-excels-one-thing The Business Times en 2026-06-06T07:00:00+08:00 Jaecoo 8 review: a three-row SUV that excels at one thing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e92315e5d81ce7a8d2c7f285ce17bd7cb491d46ef8f20cb31434cd1a90cd8a1c The Jaecoo 8 leads with its electric drive system, while a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine plays a supporting role for when the 34.46 kWh battery runs low or the road ahead stretches out. The Jaecoo 8 leads with its electric drive system, while a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine plays a supporting role for when the 34.46 kWh battery runs low or the road ahead stretches out. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/seeking-job-finance-internships-are-crucial-fresh-grads-say-observers The Business Times en 2026-06-06T07:00:00+08:00 Seeking a job in finance? Internships are crucial for fresh grads, say observers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62e3048cb6ab56e094f9ad991f9d377ebe5de4523864c5be7628e34b28ec8d12 The proportion of new finance hires in Singapore with prior internship experience grew by more than six percentage points between 2020-2022 and 2023-2025. The proportion of new finance hires in Singapore with prior internship experience grew more than six percentage points between 2020-2022 and 2023-2025.