https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/broadcom-amassing-us60-billion-fund-chips-anthropic-sources The Business Times en 2026-10-03T14:15:54+08:00 Broadcom amassing US$60 billion to fund chips for Anthropic: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3a8e9d424aa442bdb2cfa95c1316860546e5eb9c77e582c6cbe04739160940df Broadcom is looking to sell more chips and other data-centre equipment, challenging Nvidia. Broadcom is looking to sell more chips and other data-centre equipment, challenging Nvidia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/chinas-cities-want-young-people-what-do-young-want?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-03T12:27:25+08:00 China’s cities want young people. What do the young want? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/684b471f3388dc72632da2dcd8247aa034e653012440f9b21c3f508bb319501a China is facing a demographic crisis, with its population falling by 3.39 million in 2025, when just 7.92 million babies were born. China is facing a demographic crisis, with its population falling by 3.39 million in 2025, when just 7.92 million babies were born. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-nears-10-growth-economy-surges-posts-trade-surplus The Business Times en 2026-10-03T10:17:30+08:00 Vietnam nears 10% growth as economy surges; posts trade surplus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/53e05c236d8a72533094cddc71152540aa874d3284e886fe340b7990a07b9c7d Consumer prices increased 5.1% in September from a year earlier, compared with the 5.1% estimate. Consumer prices increased 5.1% in September from a year earlier, compared with the 5.1% estimate. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-settles-lower-after-europe-agrees-tap-diesel-reserves The Business Times en 2026-10-03T09:14:31+08:00 Oil settles lower after Europe agrees to tap diesel reserves https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69faea95cf0c647eca6d692ec870f885d1ef2452d15ef5039bd696d8e12c941f Brent settled down US$0.06, or 0.1%, at US$102.25 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate finished down US$1.76, or 1.9%, at US$91.11 a barrel. Brent settled down US$0.06, or 0.1%, at US$102.25 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate finished down US$1.76, or 1.9%, at US$91.11 a barrel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-equities-close-higher-softer-jobs-data-quiets-rate-hike-expectations The Business Times en 2026-10-03T08:58:47+08:00 US: Equities close higher as softer jobs data quiets rate-hike expectations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/73e2e31c3675311f9255cc3deba5a542206308131b98625d1dd2fa07c3617ee3 Despite Friday’s gains, both the Dow and S&P 500 recorded a fourth weekly decline in the past five, but the Nasdaq secured a weekly gain, its fifth in the last six. Despite Friday’s gains, both the Dow and S&P 500 recorded a fourth weekly decline in the past five, but the Nasdaq secured a weekly gain, its fifth in the last six. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-corporate-award-winners-should-pay-it-forward The Business Times en 2026-10-03T07:00:00+08:00 Why corporate award winners should pay it forward https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/96d07c397266cc4ec083644b21443f79fb2f6d0967af08f0f1913221e9ecc43e Behind each achievement are decisions made with incomplete information, disagreements worked through and practices refined over time. Behind each achievement are decisions made with incomplete information, disagreements worked through and practices refined over time. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/2026-lexus-rz-350e-review-pure-electric-suv-has-surprising-rivals?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-03T07:00:00+08:00 2026 Lexus RZ 350e review: This pure electric SUV has surprising rivals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ec34f3d3928bd3ba95e49ea92f21b0f5f14bdece6e5e6a55c1c3daca5d805d52 The Lexus RZ 350e's slightly upsized battery pack stretches its claimed range to a credible 509 km. The Lexus RZ 350e's slightly upsized battery pack stretches its claimed range to a credible 509 km. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/range-rovers-boss-says-brand-has-one-thing-no-one-can-copy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-03T07:00:00+08:00 Range Rover’s boss says the brand has one thing no one can copy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/124913d57fda5de5841adfa5a48c21c987c21d805107d539a9861e8b06e296ab Range Rover’s global managing director Martin Limpert keeps the brand’s production lines deliberately flexible. Range Rover’s global managing director Martin Limpert keeps the brand’s production lines deliberately flexible. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/range-rover-sport-electric-review-uncovering-plane-truth-behind-marques-sporty-new-ev?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-03T07:00:00+08:00 Range Rover Sport Electric review: Uncovering the plane truth behind the marque’s sporty new EV https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ef72e44d54a6a3e863ccbaa9713a456a64ef45d9fe9350bfabecaea5f725804f The Range Rover Sport Electric has more torque than any of its predecessors, and sprints to 100 kmh in a sportscar-rivalling 4.5 seconds. The Range Rover Sport Electric has more torque than any of its predecessors, and sprints to 100 kmh in a sportscar-rivalling 4.5 seconds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/g7-release-100-million-barrels-diesel-and-other-reserves-prices-soar The Business Times en 2026-10-02T23:28:30+08:00 G7 to release 100 million barrels of diesel and other reserves as prices soar https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7b751ea8f45a4a048bacde000ffba696433ce2f1a9470a41006ace1ddebd16af A fuel nozzle refuels a vehicle at a petrol station in Berlin, Germany. The Group of Seven nations will undertake a coordinated release of 100 million barrels of diesel and other reserves through the International Energy Agency to try and stabilise world energy markets. The G7 nations will make a “substantial” release of diesel within 20 days. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-street-opens-higher-softer-payrolls-data-lower-yields-lift-sentiment The Business Times en 2026-10-02T22:07:31+08:00 Wall Street opens higher as softer payrolls data, lower yields lift sentiment  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/51c74620da8df6fa812c4dd38298b46b939afbba0dff092ffc824c59516b317c At 9.30 am ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 340.08 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 51,266.64. At 9.30 am ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 340.08 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 51,266.64. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/teslas-ev-sales-top-estimates-auto-business-rebounding The Business Times en 2026-10-02T21:54:37+08:00 Tesla’s EV sales top estimates with auto business rebounding https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd4f2119b43624d391fe843057a0603ed8fb3cee7a5eaa0146033c7edca77435 The results are a boon for Tesla following a period of declining auto sales and a lagging stock. The results are a boon for Tesla following a period of declining auto sales and a lagging stock. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-job-growth-slows-sharply-september-unemployment-rate-rises-4-2 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T21:13:20+08:00 US job growth slows sharply in September; unemployment rate rises to 4.2% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c02bbc13e58cd9bb79362b3e35e7b756158667e3abef86ee0189e96546ef270 Volatility linked to seasonal adjustment factors probably accounted for both the meagre payroll gains last month and the downward revision to August’s count. Volatility linked to seasonal adjustment factors probably accounted for both the meagre payroll gains last month and the downward revision to August’s count. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-pmi-ticks-51-7-continued-ai-related-demand?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T21:00:00+08:00 Singapore PMI ticks up to 51.7 on continued AI-related demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60839cc9ec22672aa4b83afa7aacee2382826e87fe5c64a9a46aea99cb869b5d AEIM Pte Ltd’s advanced electronics manufacturing facility at Mapletree Hi-Tech Park, Singapore. In Singapore, the PMI for the linchpin electronics sector within manufacturing is up 0.3 point at 52.9, marking a 16th straight month of growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/microsoft-amazon-cloud-arms-set-face-deeper-scrutiny-under-eus-tech-rules The Business Times en 2026-10-02T20:51:57+08:00 Microsoft, Amazon cloud arms set to face deeper scrutiny under EU’s tech rules https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cc7098ffd31c1cef3e201cbf45364d89a58fb23e4b43b7713bae970b18ff4244 The move marks a strengthening of the EU’s regulatory scrutiny of the cloud sector. The move marks a strengthening of the EU’s regulatory scrutiny of the cloud sector. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/prabowo-taps-tycoons-religious-leaders-presidential-advisers The Business Times en 2026-10-02T20:12:08+08:00 Prabowo taps tycoons, religious leaders as presidential advisers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/148491464673db6e2f9f06203c3fc7174ce2c6c0a4dfed3a97567319aea1a70d The appointments, which add to several panels that advise the president on economic and other matters, extended a broader shake-up of Prabowo’s administration. The appointments, which add to several panels that advise the president on economic and other matters, extended a broader shake-up of Prabowo’s administration. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uob-rolls-out-online-booking-branch-appointments?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T19:45:09+08:00 UOB rolls out online booking for branch appointments https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/42c690b5edb08278229cf560cba757f780cccaae2fa07bf997278cc71ebcae48 Customers can use the platform for more than 25 services, ranging from everyday transactions to advisory and wealth services. Customers can use the platform for more than 25 services, ranging from everyday transactions to advisory and wealth services. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/oil-fuel-prices-slide-europe-mulls-strategic-reserve-release The Business Times en 2026-10-02T19:16:31+08:00 Oil, fuel prices slide as Europe mulls strategic reserve release https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a3382b198740091138e4d8285628d7d246f7cd829211e25b07034655a04e6d16 Fuel markets have been flashing signs of distress, as diesel in particular has been roiled by both the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine conflicts. Fuel markets have been flashing signs of distress, as diesel in particular has been roiled by both the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine conflicts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/indonesia-launches-pilot-commodity-export-monitoring-platform The Business Times en 2026-10-02T19:06:24+08:00 Indonesia launches pilot commodity export monitoring platform https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fd7994108415f8ea0a2b0086c1712d148c603583907de2e8bbe37edf7e0509a DSI has collected data on export volumes, prices, shipments and settlement reconciliations, and will analyse it to identify any discrepancies. DSI has collected data on export volumes, prices, shipments and settlement reconciliations, and will analyse it to identify any discrepancies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-214-singapores-gas-power-pipeline-south-east-asias-renewables-pivot?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 214: Singapore’s gas power pipeline; South-east Asia’s renewables pivot https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2e78985cac1589fedb9ef1f89be5c411a17371485a8b16bc072ee5f3b7174a3 Natural gas remains the dominant fuel in Singapore’s electricity generation mix. Natural gas remains the dominant fuel in Singapore’s electricity generation mix. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ultragreen-ai-appoints-two-new-independent-directors-hsieh-fu-hua-steps-down-independent-director?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T18:58:58+08:00 Ultragreen.ai appoints two new independent directors; Hsieh Fu Hua steps down as independent director https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e143089776c5ddad68934b8bcc19a2b1e2ad188eaa84404708daacc66d14e4c Verdye, a product of biotech company Ultragreen.ai. Verdye, a product of biotech company Ultragreen.ai. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/world-food-prices-near-four-year-high-september-un The Business Times en 2026-10-02T18:45:46+08:00 World food prices near four-year high in September: UN https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/883f66114d475aa7bab98e86860ff14a452731226d3ac5cf58d4ca4045863de6 A shopper looks at produce at the supermarket in Sydney, Australia. The FAO Food Price Index is up two points from August 2026 at 136.0, marking the highest reading since November 2022. The FAO Food Price Index is up two points from August at 136.0, marking the highest reading since November 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-210?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 2) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c6cf7abf1c3843e2cc38422de38a659b54c73ba92068cede151a31cd5333662a The RTS will have eight trains manufactured by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation Zhuzhou Locomotive. The RTS will have eight trains manufactured by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation Zhuzhou Locomotive. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/bain-exploring-investment-hong-kongs-new-world-sources The Business Times en 2026-10-02T18:18:16+08:00 Bain exploring investment in Hong Kong’s New World: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fdeff055c2e95ad58390952c4c628f9f8acd8ba974dd039609120b183cde625 The construction site of State Pavilia, a residential complex developed by New World Development, in Hong Kong. The property giant has numerous residential, office and mall projects across the city and in mainland China. The construction site of State Pavilia, a residential complex developed by New World Development, in Hong Kong. The property giant has numerous residential, office and mall projects across the city and in mainland China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-continue-losing-streak-friday-sti-falls-0-6?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T18:07:55+08:00 Singapore stocks continue losing streak on Friday; STI falls 0.6% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb The STI continued to falter on Friday, mirroring regional indices. The STI continued to falter on Friday, mirroring regional indices. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/boards-concerned-about-climate-resilience-face-information-gap-singtel-sustainability-executive?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T18:03:30+08:00 Boards concerned about climate resilience, but face information gap: Singtel sustainability executive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b8fe6c7559f358651481e60eee41643daf26db270972641fd03f94031768147b (From left) Amandeep Bedi, partner at climate change and sustainability services, EY; Lee Cheh Hsien, vice-president of group sustainability at Singtel; Melissa Low, head of the National University of Singapore’s sustainability academy; Calvin Chong, divisional director for energy and climate policy at the Ministry of Sustainability and Environment; Jackie Surtani, regional director and head of the Asian Development Bank’s Singapore office. (From left) Amandeep Bedi, partner at climate change and sustainability services, EY; Lee Cheh Hsien, vice-president of group sustainability at Singtel; Melissa Low, head of the National University of Singapore’s sustainability academy; Calvin Chong, divisional director for energy and climate policy at the Ministry of Sustainability and Environment; Jackie Surtani, regional director and head of the Asian Development Bank’s Singapore office. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/10-year-treasury-hits-5-3-oil-surges-and-gold-stumbles-mgs-vikas-pershad-market-under-pressure?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T17:46:00+08:00 10-year Treasury hits 5.3%, oil surges and gold stumbles: M&G’s Vikas Pershad on a market under pressure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/38ab539ccb1173a25b8cc8ad407a4fd2b587eff808bf0e09771104031c3b6e59 The 10-year US Treasury yield touched two-decade highs above 5.3 per cent, capping off its worst quarter since 1994. The 10-year US Treasury yield touched two-decade highs above 5.3 per cent, capping off its worst quarter since 1994. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/jackspeed-buys-2-jalan-kilang-barat-s39-million-house-new-car-dealership?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T17:42:16+08:00 Jackspeed buys 2 Jalan Kilang Barat for S$39 million to house new car dealership https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8b3eec4e793f786f5cc78a9610b983f1642284c81221652ebe578e8d32b19d68 The property was briefly listed for sale in December 2025, but taken off the market when its owner came under a police probe. The property was briefly listed for sale in December 2025, but taken off the market when its owner came under a police probe. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/amazon-invest-us1-billion-over-five-years-us-data-centre-communities The Business Times en 2026-10-02T17:38:59+08:00 Amazon to invest US$1 billion over five years in US data centre communities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e347caa51ec9d17e397f3ad85296f95f1738c458e500e8dea0cb564c3ad2c6c9 Data centres have drawn opposition over concerns about electricity demand, utility costs and other local impacts. Data centres have drawn opposition over concerns about electricity demand, utility costs and other local impacts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/jb-singapore-rts-link-delayed-month-due-safety-testing-needs-start-feb-2027?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T17:14:24+08:00 JB-Singapore RTS Link delayed by a month due to safety, testing needs; to start in Feb 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c6cf7abf1c3843e2cc38422de38a659b54c73ba92068cede151a31cd5333662a The Rapid Transit System Link will run on eight trains manufactured by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation Zhuzhou Locomotive. The Rapid Transit System Link will run on eight trains manufactured by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation Zhuzhou Locomotive. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapores-first-ai-related-data-breach-underscores-catch-22-smes-are The Business Times en 2026-10-02T17:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s first AI-related data breach underscores the catch-22 SMEs are in https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a9cd88020c11a3096d070eae53c73e68d456e2d0b4052280235d70ba4b7cf02 The next generation of AI products should compete on how easily a non-technical user can understand, verify and control what the system does. The next generation of AI products should compete on how easily a non-technical user can understand, verify and control what the system does. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/story-around-racing-why-f1-continues-make-such-compelling-viewing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T17:00:00+08:00 The story around the racing: Why F1 continues to make for such compelling viewing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d4af0b54d494dbe16baf053988359619475cfbbbaebacab7b7902d2c9b9b7771 Red Bull mechanics hard at work with the car of driver Max Verstappen ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia on Oct 1. Red Bull mechanics hard at work with the car of driver Max Verstappen ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia on Oct 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/fuel-subsidies-may-top-us1-trillion-iran-war-drags-un-study The Business Times en 2026-10-02T16:57:07+08:00 Fuel subsidies may top US$1 trillion as Iran war drags on: UN study https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3f71e4c2cbd65f350cade9bbc4baf090fba1163a39dd66854ddb5d71514c72c1 The UNDP warned that the next couple of months will be particularly important for governments that have deployed price caps, subsidies and tax rebates, as oil near US$100 a barrel and elevated borrowing costs squeeze already strained budgets. The UNDP warned that the next couple of months will be particularly important for governments that have deployed price caps, subsidies and tax rebates, as oil near US$100 a barrel and elevated borrowing costs squeeze already strained budgets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-launchpad-part-aseans-deep-tech-and-ai-advancement-heng-swee-keat?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T16:39:16+08:00 Singapore is a launchpad, part of Asean’s deep tech and AI advancement: Heng Swee Keat https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/244d14eea526d7ca8ef18b101e47409a8fb8b93b1f501c518a5da78887de63c1 Heng Swee Keat, chairman, National Research Foundation (left), with BT editor Chen Huifen at the fireside chat on innovation during the BT50 gala dinner. Heng Swee Keat, chairman, National Research Foundation (left), with BT editor Chen Huifen at the fireside chat on innovation during the BT50 gala dinner. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/volvo-cars-pulls-sales-guidance-chinese-outlook-and-slow-us-rebound The Business Times en 2026-10-02T16:36:50+08:00 Volvo Cars pulls sales guidance on Chinese outlook and slow US rebound https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b640b574297eba356a8991bc869b9ac08aba6e3ccf3cc6df02bd61c9237bb5e5 Volvo says it sold 141,609 cars in the third quarter, down 11% from a year earlier. Volvo says it sold 141,609 cars in the third quarter, down 11% from a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/rajah-tann-donates-s650000-support-legal-education-children-developmental-needs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T16:21:49+08:00 Rajah & Tann donates S$650,000 to support legal education, children with developmental needs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/743997d28a6b97339335b2b3b9037ea184d0b502ab1dcffc0e399e5c82cc4b42 image of Rajah & Tann volunteers and beneficiaries of Fei Yue at Curiosity Cove The law firm has sponsored an outing for children at Mandai Wildlife Reserve’s Curiosity Cove, with its own lawyers volunteering at the event. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dysons-us995-million-dividend-reverses-years-falling-payouts The Business Times en 2026-10-02T16:06:09+08:00 Dyson’s US$995 million dividend reverses years of falling payouts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b88204b131be82fcec4e2ac55b58d34d3cde6bad80384a29458b70f02f665325 James Dyson has repeatedly shifted large sums out of his namesake firms in recent years as he expands investments across finance, real estate and agriculture. James Dyson has repeatedly shifted large sums out of his namesake firms in recent years as he expands investments across finance, real estate and agriculture. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/businesses-need-detect-online-impersonations-customers-do The Business Times en 2026-10-02T15:51:42+08:00 Businesses need to detect online impersonations before customers do https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f1b3454e914e81f12cb1f96128bd4eb3c15e12aceae1e7e0c52ddd78cbcd718b The Singapore Police Force disrupted 52,200 malicious websites in the first half of 2026, which shows the scale of online impersonation. The Singapore Police Force disrupted 52,200 malicious websites in the first half of 2026, which shows the scale of online impersonation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/far-east-organization-launch-serra-residences-novena-priced-s3120-psf?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T15:40:33+08:00 Far East Organization to launch The Serra Residences in Novena, priced from S$3,120 psf https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2827ca99fb05e649a8c85e3c553abf9dfb3a0a524578c7a94e3715239c66c677 The 28-storey development will sit on a 51,396 sq ft, freehold site near Novena’s healthcare and lifestyle precinct. The 28-storey development will sit on a 51,396 sq ft, freehold site near Novena’s healthcare and lifestyle precinct. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/singapore-mortgage-rates-rise-after-fed-hike-what-homeowners-should-look-out?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T15:09:43+08:00 Singapore mortgage rates rise after Fed hike: What homeowners should look out for https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2892da987103faa8449fd7ec6268c2b91558e97258b782fc089549d6e9a99e86 At least four fixed-rate mortgages for a S$500,000 loan on new private properties and HDB flats have crossed the 2% mark.  At least four fixed-rate mortgages for a S$500,000 loan on new private properties and HDB flats have crossed the 2% mark.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-mortgage-rate-rises-7-28-highest-november-2023 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T15:05:58+08:00 US mortgage rate rises to 7.28%, highest since November 2023 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a1cc0ebe77fe7c97a3fc096b7fb2b20911e9bdd5660b20de6ae657edacf1a452 Higher mortgage rates have been pushing more home sellers to reduce prices. Pending sales fell 4.1% in September from a year earlier, while the share of listings with price cuts increased to its highest September level since 2018. Higher mortgage rates have been pushing more home sellers to reduce prices. Pending sales fell 4.1% in September from a year earlier, while the share of listings with price cuts increased to its highest September level since 2018. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/heymax-wants-challenge-miles-game-fly-now-earn-later-model?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T15:05:09+08:00 HeyMax wants to challenge the miles game with ‘fly now, earn later’ model https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8f8a93aa17965b2985402acd073282b971e41eb437dc734df60bb30b022f6506 Joe Lu, HeyMax CEO and co-founder, says HeyMax First is the outcome of the aspiration to fly comfortably, cheaper and faster. Joe Lu, HeyMax CEO and co-founder, says HeyMax First is the outcome of the aspiration to fly comfortably, cheaper and faster. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/why-tomorrows-winners-may-not-be-todays-index-leaders The Business Times en 2026-10-02T15:00:00+08:00 Why tomorrow’s winners may not be today’s index leaders https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a29aa2ae87935155712799058ddc96c04d1a24a65b66b9e80db314105939282 Beyond capex, AI is reshaping industries, redirecting profit pools and challenging business models. Beyond capex, AI is reshaping industries, redirecting profit pools and challenging business models. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-ai-push-has-led-problems-too-much-usage-social-challenges The Business Times en 2026-10-02T14:49:58+08:00 China’s AI push has led to problems: Too much usage, ‘social challenges’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f30537eea7e300b8276c64bc52776cef052e317c24efab906cbb58b14b82df60 Cautionary examples of overreliance on AI include children growing overly attached to chatbots such as ByteDance’s Doubao (pictured). Cautionary examples of overreliance on AI include children growing overly attached to chatbots such as ByteDance’s Doubao (pictured). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/singapore-based-ryde-accused-pump-and-dump-fraud-class-action-lawsuit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T14:19:52+08:00 Singapore-based Ryde accused of pump-and-dump fraud in class action lawsuit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0a1545fdde5b44207cf2a9903303b34086d43378d4115f1f70d9d0268f3ab443 Terence Zou, the CEO and chairman of Ryde Group. Ryde was founded in 2014 by Singaporean Terence Zou as Ryde Technologies. He is currently the CEO and chairman of Ryde Group. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/many-happy-returns-resale-homes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T14:00:00+08:00 Many happy returns for resale homes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1eca6e302cdfe8f74c402a0030ca4b7392f7392ee11a9eb3332193484276d5bd Data crunched by property players for BT shows that buyers of resale properties tend to turn a bigger profit than those of new builds. Data crunched by property players for BT shows that buyers of resale properties tend to turn a bigger profit than those of new builds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/judge-approves-extradition-singaporean-wanted-us-links-global-insider-trading-ring?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T13:52:58+08:00 Judge approves extradition of Singaporean wanted by the US for links to global insider trading ring https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d613a96febd7fb3a07968cf3ffeee659d035479a8b10fbbcd499577b8a7434eb To hide the scheme from law enforcement, the network Ge was in used disposable or “burner” phones, coded language and encrypted messaging applications. To hide the scheme from law enforcement, the network Ge was in used disposable or “burner” phones, coded language and encrypted messaging applications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/fed-policymakers-lean-against-october-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-10-02T13:25:04+08:00 Fed policymakers lean against October rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08a8d54441db7e147e15de2a6e17f78cdcc8f6b298f0603ee8408452c325d976 US President Donald Trump (left) said he wants Fed Chair Kevin Warsh (right) to “vote the way he wants.” US President Donald Trump (left) said he wants Fed Chair Kevin Warsh (right) to “vote the way he wants.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/gcash-parent-mynt-prices-us845-million-ipo-set-bolster-philippine-share-market The Business Times en 2026-10-02T13:14:53+08:00 GCash parent Mynt prices US$845 million IPO, set to bolster Philippine share market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/49114da64c3f25a11ac8be2025c042db1e899aa5bd5a2d8a722dfd335d7df597 Mynt plans to sell up to 8.03 billion shares and could raise as much as 60.9 billion Philippine pesos. Mynt plans to sell up to 8.03 billion shares and could raise as much as 60.9 billion Philippine pesos. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/heat-deaths-western-europe-top-34600-during-warmest-summer-ever The Business Times en 2026-10-02T12:31:25+08:00 Heat deaths in Western Europe top 34,600 during warmest summer ever https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d6d83d054bc5d6de2c39f766f4fcac7b686ac6c08a5388ae86ea605fece53e12 Spain recorded 5,805 excess deaths attributable to heat between May 15 and Sep 30, data from the Instituto de Salud Carlos III shows. Spain recorded 5,805 excess deaths attributable to heat between May 15 and Sep 30, data from the Instituto de Salud Carlos III shows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dfi-retails-starbucks-deal-offers-earnings-stability-despite-near-term-hit-analysts?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T12:26:13+08:00 DFI Retail’s Starbucks deal offers ‘earnings stability’ despite near-term hit: analysts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f021a3058c644828e389fb388187f87600f16c383c910c8849c547d399493e27 A woman walks past a building with the logo of Starbucks on its facade. Meanwhile, CGS International reiterates its “add” call and US$5.50 target price. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/japan-does-not-need-excessively-loose-monetary-policy-economy-minister-says The Business Times en 2026-10-02T12:03:57+08:00 Japan does not need excessively loose monetary policy, economy minister says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/89ccef7207ec28202bca1d07bf71dfce9d476000ee8f7b51277fe8d9e2f61a15 Monetary policy decisions are the jurisdiction of the Bank of Japan, Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said. Monetary policy decisions are the jurisdiction of the Bank of Japan, Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapore-recycles-are-we-actually-recovering-enough The Business Times en 2026-10-02T12:00:00+08:00 Singapore recycles, but are we actually recovering enough? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2dc68c0d44ea604f1c542f5b8433906afd1e1815d93e65e0cd80e93dc683f858 A customer uses a reverse vending machine for Singapore’s Beverage Container Return Scheme at a Sheng Siong supermarket in Tampines. Key concerns about BCRS include identifying the deposit logo, using the reverse vending machines and ease of refund. Key concerns about BCRS include identifying the deposit logo, using the reverse vending machines and ease of refund. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/worlds-top-lng-buyer-doesnt-see-qatar-supply-coming-back-soon The Business Times en 2026-10-02T11:27:30+08:00 World’s top LNG buyer doesn’t see Qatar supply coming back soon https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62ff28f3c002d893c4efe0e7364d97f37972a18ea8356b71b6e8aa3975ff0401 Kani, who is also chairman of Jera, said LNG spot prices now are double what they were this time in 2025. Kani, who is also chairman of Jera, said LNG spot prices now are double what they were this time in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/only-common-thing-s-e-asia-we-all-eat-rice-ciscos-asean-president?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T11:17:11+08:00 The only common thing in S-E Asia is that we all eat rice: Cisco’s Asean president https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/25c97984cc6d64813a96eb389dbe8563a2ad4ff50fec13736638b0847ecf6ee3 image of Cisco’s Asean president Tay Bee Kheng at Cisco’s Singapore office Cisco’s Tay Bee Kheng says that her value-add as the tech giant’s Asean chief lies in identifying what each regional market needs specifically, and presenting that to her global bosses. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/investigators-seek-motive-flydubai-cockpit-attack The Business Times en 2026-10-02T10:54:46+08:00 Investigators seek motive in FlyDubai cockpit attack https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a73e9aa11af3d3c2611622a6d3110263e3cdad3d21d5fec4ec3345561c83be1b Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) meets with Yaniv Hayoun, Or Fradilov, Dr Shota Musayev and his wife, Sigalit, who he described as "heroes". Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) meets with Yaniv Hayoun, Or Fradilov, Dr Shota Musayev and his wife, Sigalit, who he described as "heroes". https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-korea-japan-stocks-slide-asian-shares-fall-bonds-focus-after-rally The Business Times en 2026-10-02T10:42:59+08:00 South Korea, Japan stocks slide as Asian shares fall, bonds in focus after rally https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8d3fb818e15f4791b936c1c4c48c4011bc0d706b8cf099df3d50251624c37be9 As at 9.06 am Tokyo time, the Hang Seng futures were unchanged, Japan’s Topix fell 0.9% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.3%. As at 9.06 am Tokyo time, the Hang Seng futures were unchanged, Japan’s Topix fell 0.9% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.3%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/why-uob-has-most-gain-stronger-singdollar-rates-macquarie?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T10:40:02+08:00 Why UOB has the most to gain from stronger Singdollar rates: Macquarie https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a1209f0f38e19e72a71223c3ab43cbe0bd2921a41824d469e58a030783a4275 ATMs of Singapore’s three major banks: UOB, OCBC and DBS. UOB’s price-to-earnings multiple is about 28% lower than the average between DBS and OCBC. UOB’s price-to-earnings multiple is about 28% lower than the average between DBS and OCBC. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/pandora-opens-us150-million-vietnam-plant-singapore-hub-drives-asia-growth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T10:39:35+08:00 Pandora opens US$150 million Vietnam plant as Singapore hub drives Asia growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a74acd8a77065b80d1733b6578f612daa0bcb6a9390484bac1a16557a554e7a2 Pandora’s Vietnam factory is located in the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park III north of Ho Chi Minh City. Pandora’s Vietnam factory is located in the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park III north of Ho Chi Minh City. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/crystal-jade-holding-companies-spore-hong-kong-placed-under-receivership?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T10:26:01+08:00 Crystal Jade holding companies in S’pore, Hong Kong placed under receivership https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/73ea077143a63e110eee2c1323fa1a083b8c7dd5eac883b1c268f0f9558980bf Receivership generally involves independent parties being appointed to take control of some or all of a firm’s assets, when it cannot meet financial obligations. Receivership generally involves independent parties being appointed to take control of some or all of a firm’s assets, when it cannot meet financial obligations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-steadies-easing-us-bond-yields-reduce-rate-hike-bets The Business Times en 2026-10-02T09:54:21+08:00 Gold steadies as easing US bond yields reduce rate hike bets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8f4846fc302849f5df2dcc70492ed2b1fa617bedc2108ecb7f8672c9250a39d8 Higher yields, typically a headwind for gold which does not pay interest, helped drive its 6% drop in September. Higher yields, typically a headwind for gold which does not pay interest, helped drive its 6% drop in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/man-charged-us-illegally-shipping-nvidia-chips-china The Business Times en 2026-10-02T09:15:38+08:00 Man charged by US with illegally shipping Nvidia chips to China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/87af6afc3c342d150a68c79bba064a351e4bc886cb793e08626beb58ac4cb369 This marks the latest in a series of efforts to keep advanced US-made chips out of Chinese hands over national security concerns. This marks the latest in a series of efforts to keep advanced US-made chips out of Chinese hands over national security concerns. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/south-koreas-september-inflation-eases-2-9-yy-matches-forecast The Business Times en 2026-10-02T09:12:46+08:00 South Korea’s September inflation eases to 2.9% y/y, matches forecast https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0fe67cb070df00b502d9bcba59baaee10fce0abc7d0d243da664c48370b20e9e Consumer prices in South Korea edged up 0.3 per cent in September, picking up slightly after a 0.2 per cent gain in the previous month. Consumer prices in South Korea edged up 0.3 per cent in September, picking up slightly after a 0.2 per cent gain in the previous month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stock-watch-sgx?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T08:36:10+08:00 Stock to watch: SGX https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8aca3d510d1014a441c3c8fb7673069c567ad868f8e4cbcc9f39eaf82e34f131 SGX and Vietnam Exchange aim to enhance cross-border investment opportunities between the two markets. SGX and Vietnam Exchange aim to enhance cross-border investment opportunities between the two markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropic-targets-mega-ipo-thanksgiving-holiday The Business Times en 2026-10-02T08:32:05+08:00 Anthropic targets mega-IPO before Thanksgiving holiday https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9054ea1a7bbddd9943c3f6f46c939b9b7cbd3d0ef982088453e17b6c75857b17 The firm behind Claude could start formal marketing for its IPO as soon as the week of Nov 9, putting it in line to begin trading before Thanksgiving. The firm behind Claude could start formal marketing for its IPO as soon as the week of Nov 9, putting it in line to begin trading before Thanksgiving. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/tokyo-core-inflation-jumps-september-bolsters-case-more-boj-hikes The Business Times en 2026-10-02T08:18:11+08:00 Tokyo core inflation jumps in September, bolsters case for more BOJ hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b31419a1a4f438536298f0b8c84e9c3a4a90fb91f69a0e40deb0de473c67ed0 Core consumer price index, which excludes fresh food but includes fuel costs, in Tokyo rose 2.7 per cent in September from a year earlier. Core consumer price index, which excludes fresh food but includes fuel costs, in Tokyo rose 2.7 per cent in September from a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-sanctions-target-irans-auto-rail-sectors-blockade-chokes-ship-lanes The Business Times en 2026-10-02T08:03:47+08:00 US sanctions target Iran’s auto, rail sectors as blockade chokes ship lanes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f426d78bb9d900ae4a5c5da8c5791967ade2dc666e231250ec9537c96e0a4890 The sanctions aims to cut Teheran’s funding for the war, missile construction, cyberattacks and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The sanctions aims to cut Teheran’s funding for the war, missile construction, cyberattacks and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-alerts-more-100-groups-about-rogue-ai-agent-activity The Business Times en 2026-10-02T07:16:21+08:00 OpenAI alerts more than 100 groups about rogue AI agent activity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/302ac876fff8513c6a75fddd2fd4cb2ce2d589006da1e3cc4600da578848d8dd OpenAI is searching through roughly 50 petabytes of data as it works to understand the full scope of its rogue agent activity. OpenAI is searching through roughly 50 petabytes of data as it works to understand the full scope of its rogue agent activity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/after-eu-philippines-trade-deal-asean-could-be-next?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T07:00:00+08:00 After EU-Philippines trade deal, Asean could be next https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3314646af8efb01dc7a1231f24cebe918fd360f0c00143326b19906e94cf29f9 European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen rings the bell to start the weekly meeting of the College of Commissioners in Brussels, Belgium. The EU’s agreement with Manila shows that its pace of closing trade deals is changing in EC chief Ursula von der Leyen’s second term. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-f1-return-low-cost-second-chance-possible-singapore-boost?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T07:00:00+08:00 Malaysia’s F1 return: A low-cost second chance, possible Singapore boost https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e51349b3d2fd9e406f1f7df6aad06e48cca18d8290df789e7fdfb47804ee2a2a Malaysia was a permanent stop on the F1 circuit from 1999 to 2017, and exited due to high costs and limited returns after Singapore’s 2008 debut. Malaysia was a permanent stop on the F1 circuit from 1999 to 2017, and exited due to high costs and limited returns after Singapore’s 2008 debut. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/us-tells-france-and-germany-release-diesel-stocks-or-face-us-export-ban-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-10-02T06:53:08+08:00 US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c476708afb8964620ebf27be1c4c256482433e4652312bbce98d3f71ad9319e9 A sign advertising the price of diesel in Williams, California, Sep 28, 2026. A sign advertising the price of diesel in Williams, California, Sep 28, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/mattel-attracts-takeover-interest-authentic-brands-group-source The Business Times en 2026-10-02T06:34:16+08:00 Mattel attracts takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group: source https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e155ca9b82ea5cd37026e5fe0707b7f5d5fbedf8e9e025f919d6956e037432b2 Mattel’s shares have dropped 33 per cent so far this year. Mattel’s shares have dropped 33 per cent so far this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-feds-cook-sees-ai-inflationary-push-top-2027-risk The Business Times en 2026-10-02T06:25:16+08:00 US Fed’s Cook sees AI inflationary push as a top 2027 risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cf1de1de3e514e66d646b618d731be5259c18de8df3f820bd3228daf2c6972ee Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook joined a unanimous vote last month to raise the policy rate by a quarter of a point to bring down inflation. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook joined a unanimous vote last month to raise the policy rate by a quarter of a point to bring down inflation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/nike-plans-more-job-cuts-geographic-changes-after-forecasting-sharp-revenue-drop The Business Times en 2026-10-02T06:05:38+08:00 Nike plans more job cuts, geographic changes after forecasting sharp revenue drop https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8ef9e4cae8bfd42e13a27f95022c68a4307f240f9f8b6c6ed567cd7e0aa3f90e Nike’s challenges will likely persistent for at least several more quarters — particularly in China. Nike’s challenges will likely persistent for at least several more quarters — particularly in China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/emerging-enterprise-2026/turning-sustainability-competitive-business-advantage?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T06:00:00+08:00 Turning sustainability into a competitive business advantage https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d658d34d9d3535380bf7e741c29e45b34c7a5b4ebd1b27ebef905d79bed719e5 The true test of sustainability is whether it remains a priority when conditions become challenging. The true test of sustainability is whether it remains a priority when conditions become challenging. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-rises-slightly-market-weighs-mixed-supply-signals The Business Times en 2026-10-02T05:59:32+08:00 Oil rises slightly as market weighs mixed supply signals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/317082808d783678d3859132cff3347537e372d1e7dcac3c1988dfe810094c7f Brent was up 29 cents, or 0.28 per cent, to US$102.60 per barrel at 0022 GMT on Friday. Brent was up 29 cents, or 0.28 per cent, to US$102.60 per barrel at 0022 GMT on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-close-three-month-lows-surging-bond-yields-hammer-banks The Business Times en 2026-10-02T05:49:29+08:00 European stocks close at three-month lows as surging bond yields hammer banks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed 1.3 per cent lower at 626.65 on Thursday, its biggest one-day drop in three weeks. The Stoxx 600 closed 1.3 per cent lower at 626.65 on Thursday, its biggest one-day drop in three weeks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-rebound-close-higher-surging-treasury-yields-recede The Business Times en 2026-10-02T05:43:39+08:00 US stocks rebound to close higher as surging Treasury yields recede https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/066a0bcc1f9d2aaadf15c0680c918da9b65854c40ab0b6a9f8628efe2ccea61c The Nasdaq Composite gained 10.53 points, or 0.04 per cent, to 26,871.60 on Thursday. The Nasdaq Composite gained 10.53 points, or 0.04 per cent, to 26,871.60 on Thursday.