https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/everything-jensen-huang-said-about-china-out-window The Business Times en 2026-11-10T11:41:54+08:00 Everything Jensen Huang said about China is out the window https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9bfb2254087b54ab0828967b9381ec17eba3649c2f4f36637b70f27f1125325 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang pledged to fully cooperate with the board’s independent investigation.  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang pledged to fully cooperate with the board’s independent investigation.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-holds-gain-above-us4100-lower-oil-eases-inflation-woes The Business Times en 2026-11-10T11:20:28+08:00 Gold holds gain above US$4,100 as lower oil eases inflation woes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f8509e6a7deeb181aa72becb2cf4aac702c03f3ee08eefe19581047ffd50690c Bullion traded near US$4,140 an ounce, after rising 1.7 per cent on Monday. Bullion traded near US$4,140 an ounce, after rising 1.7 per cent on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/aem-ums-and-cse-global-shares-rebound-after-last-weeks-tech-rout?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T11:02:19+08:00 AEM, UMS and CSE Global shares rebound after last week’s tech rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e07a0061d04e46ebcd79c0d4526b8a34c5c6408562b6d59620d4b042c82a9bc5 The FTSE ST Technology Index fell 10% last week, recording S$71 million in net institutional outflows. The FTSE ST Technology Index fell 10% last week, recording S$71 million in net institutional outflows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-launches-central-bank-gold-vaulting-extends-gst-waiver-wholesale-activities?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T11:00:00+08:00 Singapore launches central bank gold-vaulting, extends GST waiver to wholesale activities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bf6c203823bd4ba2b36ce6b00aef6886c482e3c40619bc74f3c28079e50a0de0 MAS’ central bank gold-vaulting service will store bullion in Singapore’s national currency vault, which can hold up to 500 tonnes. MAS’ central bank gold-vaulting service will store bullion in Singapore’s national currency vault, which can hold up to 500 tonnes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/what-know-about-china-spy-allegations-involving-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang The Business Times en 2026-11-10T10:44:48+08:00 What to know about the China spy allegations involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b6f60091c4074ee3a6231627f6e9de2084d0f924ffd145e6ca3344f6baa786a Alice Huang (in pink) attending a dinner with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (in black) at a restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, May 22, 2025. Alice Huang (in pink) attending a dinner with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (in black) at a restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, May 22, 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-seeks-high-tech-upper-hand-industry-carrying-80-global-trade The Business Times en 2026-11-10T10:28:03+08:00 China seeks high-tech upper hand in industry carrying 80% of global trade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b0604542f276a8cec92d3324cbfb2ffa02204ff7ab3131f1eab3f421ea0b7c5 The Mawan Terminal in Shenzhen is among dozens of automated port operations across China that Beijing hopes will give it an edge. The Mawan Terminal in Shenzhen is among dozens of automated port operations across China that Beijing hopes will give it an edge. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-li-auto-makes-asia-pacific-push-announcing-entry-singapore-hong-kong-thailand-vietnam?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T10:16:44+08:00 China’s Li Auto makes Asia-Pacific push announcing entry into Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/06a05e5b5f7e917aedc71ffeae105a4abe45f7c38cb9efd3194720e80b118360 The Li Mega, the company’s first fully electric vehicle, is 5.4 m long and has space for seven people. The Li Mega, the company’s first fully electric vehicle, is 5.4 m long and has space for seven people. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/australias-qantas-axe-850-jobs-offshoring-deal-accenture The Business Times en 2026-11-10T09:51:32+08:00 Australia’s Qantas to axe 850 jobs in offshoring deal with Accenture https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/46ffc3611f9b44fd593b9e1f062b75ae6f87d3f3ce0b25d2af3b8003998c21b5 The cuts affect around 3% of Qantas‘ Australian workforce of 28,000. The cuts affect around 3% of Qantas‘ Australian workforce of 28,000. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/tourist-outlays-lift-south-korea-retail-domestic-consumption-slows The Business Times en 2026-11-10T09:22:31+08:00 Tourist outlays lift South Korea retail as domestic consumption slows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/240cf0b0cd6a1f08d149f019f1018394189c8673db962481c3486b07e182044a South Korea has seen tourist arrivals bounce back post pandemic, hitting an all-time high of over 17 million people for the first nine months of this year.  South Korea has seen tourist arrivals bounce back post pandemic, hitting an all-time high of over 17 million people for the first nine months of this year.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-september-household-spending-slumps-amid-bad-weather The Business Times en 2026-11-10T08:47:46+08:00 Japan’s September household spending slumps amid bad weather https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c37dbab4e67fec4f7edc3fbfce5804086a8aff38c4dd82963e19d67079150298 Consumer spending slumped 6.8 per cent year-on-year in September. Consumer spending slumped 6.8 per cent year-on-year in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-venture-corp-netlink-nbn-trust-geo-energy-food-innovators?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T08:40:15+08:00 Stocks to watch: Venture Corp, NetLink NBN Trust, Geo Energy, Food Innovators https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/492b21ace85eb940596ed22a790bda20a100e7ee48f77601b2e55bed171d5421 Venture Corp’s Q3 net profit rises 21.9% to S$67.8 million, as revenue increases 26% to S$790.4 million. Venture Corp’s Q3 net profit rises 21.9% to S$67.8 million, as revenue increases 26% to S$790.4 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/nvidia-intervened-us-probe-megaspeed-chip-smuggling The Business Times en 2026-11-10T08:32:44+08:00 Nvidia intervened in US probe of Megaspeed chip smuggling https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9eaa78ddc64676ffcb90a9064e9653e936e82b191259a70bba547335aa8f0cc2 Alice Huang (right) attending a dinner with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (centre) at a restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, May 22, 2025. Alice Huang (right) attending a dinner with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (centre) at a restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, May 22, 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-sued-over-disclosures-related-suspected-chinese-spy The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:19:46+08:00 Nvidia, CEO Jensen Huang sued over disclosures related to suspected Chinese spy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/42410219ff66913419b569a3a2dac80dd5f9e7e22666ad7dd7ba1a2484522c00 Jensen Huang told Nvidia’s employees he had been unfaithful to his wife, without disclosing details of the alleged relationship. Jensen Huang told Nvidia’s employees he had been unfaithful to his wife, without disclosing details of the alleged relationship. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/pepsico-cut-1000-jobs-north-america The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:21+08:00 PepsiCo to cut 1,000 jobs in North America https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f4c617854b130700c69a0503798b35ed98e858a92579a4a8acae04b70e88a842 The job cuts are aimed at simplifying the company’s structure. The job cuts are aimed at simplifying the company’s structure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/demand-tech-capabilities-position-apac-and-ai-skyscanners-next-growth-frontiers-ceo-bryan-batista?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 Demand, tech capabilities position Apac and AI as Skyscanner’s next growth frontiers: CEO Bryan Batista https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/faae7f6fc88941b517b783d488d062c6d8f57a8a45f700c82f0e014f1a17745d Bryan Batista, Skyscanner’s CEO, predicts that AI products will become an increasingly prominent revenue generator. Bryan Batista, Skyscanner’s CEO, predicts that AI products will become an increasingly prominent revenue generator. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-still-south-east-asias-headquarters-haven?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 Is Singapore still South-east Asia’s headquarters haven? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4a0845bc10c700df478e6fdf4580f9a414888ae3713a6308b96a9c40fdbdeca6 Business activities related to headquarters and professional services made up 62.5% of total business expenditure commitments in Singapore in 2025. Business activities related to headquarters and professional services made up 62.5% of total business expenditure commitments in Singapore in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/when-ai-agents-haggle-who-gets-stuck-bill?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 When AI agents haggle, who gets stuck with the bill? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eb81106cd766d0f1da877e98943a145c4f23ef50e95ba0ed2abfc7c8c8932eac US retailers use AI for “surveillance pricing” to find out which consumers will go or stay at given price points. US retailers use AI for “surveillance pricing” to find out which consumers will go or stay at given price points. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/asias-ai-boom-has-timing-problem The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 Asia’s AI boom has a timing problem https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/46db79dbc893a583c485008e1c4ac4a097095dab264a1e471703a71190b4a6ea There is a mismatch between technological investment and the power infrastructure needed to support it. There is a mismatch between technological investment and the power infrastructure needed to support it. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/jsw-pact-fresh-cash-alone-wont-put-volkswagen-indias-fast-lane?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 JSW pact: Fresh cash alone won’t put Volkswagen in India’s fast lane https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/960833c1b6e779c656bbdc1499844e4b1299b595f0b6bee7e9b86d62031aa30b Volkswagen’s passenger-vehicle business in India operates through Skoda Auto Volkswagen India. Volkswagen’s passenger-vehicle business in India operates through Skoda Auto Volkswagen India. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/highly-selective-singapore-banks-see-strong-ai-financing-demand-stay-alert-debt-risks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 ‘Highly selective’: Singapore banks see strong AI financing demand but stay alert to debt risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ddf6e7779e1aed2e938f778ef81774ae48ae4cd144ae13d30c7c41d4e49a6e38 During their Q3 results briefings, all three Singapore banks emphasised prudent lending standards and focusing on financially strong borrowers. During their Q3 results briefings, all three Singapore banks emphasised prudent lending standards and focusing on financially strong borrowers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/south-east-asia-financial-access-not-same-financial-inclusion The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 In South-east Asia, financial access is not the same as financial inclusion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eca2153abdd665ca3b51ebe87d0d8282b046d6c34745074e2ecddb4b849df0cc True financial empowerment is not achieved simply through bank accounts being opened and transactions occurring. True financial empowerment is not achieved simply through bank accounts being opened and transactions occurring. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/responsible-retrenchment-should-build-singapores-tripartite-approach The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 Responsible retrenchment should build on Singapore’s tripartite approach https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b57adb9dd3c5b39630fc0f44c8b529c53258eb6573846367bb45514235c6c2d4 A few recent cases in Singapore that attracted public attention remind us that restructuring remains a highly sensitive and complex process. A few recent cases in Singapore that attracted public attention remind us that restructuring remains a highly sensitive and complex process. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/concerts-sports-and-mice-promoters-line-marina-bay-sands-new-entertainment-arena?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T07:00:00+08:00 Concerts, sports and Mice: Promoters line up for Marina Bay Sands’ new entertainment arena https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd144baf599f4f4fef5c05903bb7b65cefa6d24030e38f4ec94f01eb8586797c An artist rendering of the exterior of the new 15,000-seat arena at Marina Bay Sands. An artist rendering of the exterior of the new 15,000-seat arena at Marina Bay Sands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-nvidia-ceo-told-him-he-did-not-know-woman-linked-him-was-spy The Business Times en 2026-11-10T06:44:08+08:00 Trump says Nvidia CEO told him he did not know the woman linked to him was a spy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b6f60091c4074ee3a6231627f6e9de2084d0f924ffd145e6ca3344f6baa786a Alice Huang (in pink) attending a dinner with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (in black) at a restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, May 22, 2025. Alice Huang (in pink) attending a dinner with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (in black) at a restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, May 22, 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/companies-risk-fines-6-global-turnover-unfair-digital-trade-practices-eu-draft-law The Business Times en 2026-11-10T06:29:24+08:00 Companies risk fines of 6% global turnover for unfair digital trade practices: EU draft law https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fee27206fb384897e8c76654a1fa41dbe24eba9b7d9b16f7cec39fc30970587 The European Commission wants to ban personalised advertising targeting children or vulnerable consumers. The European Commission wants to ban personalised advertising targeting children or vulnerable consumers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-down-more-us7-barrel-post-settlement-trade-trump-signals-restraint-iran The Business Times en 2026-11-10T06:09:34+08:00 Oil down more than US$7 a barrel in post-settlement trade as Trump signals restraint on Iran https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/85024b9a3e60d54a33c6f59c2e02132e72b12f89326083d384e98c879d033fb9 Brent crude futures settled down US$5.75, or 5.85 per cent, at US$92.57 a barrel on Monday. Brent crude futures settled down US$5.75, or 5.85 per cent, at US$92.57 a barrel on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-climb-banks-defence-stocks-lead-broad-based-rally The Business Times en 2026-11-10T05:55:35+08:00 European shares climb as banks, defence stocks lead broad-based rally https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed 1.26 per cent higher at 656.52 points on Monday. The Stoxx 600 closed 1.26 per cent higher at 656.52 points on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-jumps-oil-slide-cools-inflation-worries-nvidia-slumps The Business Times en 2026-11-10T05:47:33+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street jumps as oil slide cools inflation worries; Nvidia slumps https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59f13b91177b5f0046756842dfed1a4d4b41fe7feb9737526543a2ce2ac069b7 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,104.02 points, or 2.15 per cent, to 52,389.75 on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,104.02 points, or 2.15 per cent, to 52,389.75 on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/sustainability-drives-competitiveness-and-resilience-not-just-green-goals-tcs-executive?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T05:00:00+08:00 Sustainability drives competitiveness and resilience, not just green goals: TCS executive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/77338979618a150f9862a4134b34f2154cbed617040e755a9d5b54a042926157 TCS’ Shveta Bhardwaj says: “What’s key now is how to ensure companies can execute their sustainability strategies effectively and make sure that momentum is there.” TCS’ Shveta Bhardwaj says: “What’s key now is how to ensure companies can execute their sustainability strategies effectively and make sure that momentum is there.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/high-claims-low-margins-how-sustainable-singapores-health-insurance?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T05:00:00+08:00 High claims, low margins: How sustainable is Singapore’s health insurance? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f5880a0a509584821e60b85ebe9334d87b6df1d81b252e03578dbcbac99026a Is Singapore’s current healthcare ecosystem sustainable? Is Singapore’s current healthcare ecosystem sustainable? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/inaugural-bt-south-east-asia-growth-forum-seeks-help-firms-looking-scale-region?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-10T05:00:00+08:00 Inaugural BT South-east Asia Growth Forum seeks to help firms looking to scale in the region https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b3a027bd2a1f3ad36963ae3654de33cfaf3a15f735cb6ee9aa8c8ff1888d8dc9 A highlight of the forum will be curated business-matching sessions designed to help companies take practical first steps towards expanding into South-east Asia. A highlight of the forum will be curated business-matching sessions designed to help companies take practical first steps towards expanding into South-east Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/food-innovators-suspects-worker-embezzled-s359000-unit-and-clients?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T22:39:16+08:00 Food Innovators suspects worker embezzled S$359,000 from unit and clients https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad91b730f61507c7291431626b48abce0e575091303a13bdeb48f276e9226b3d In a bourse filing, Food Innovators says as part of its investigations, it is appointing advisers and evaluating legal options. In a bourse filing, Food Innovators says as part of its investigations, it is appointing advisers and evaluating legal options. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-set-open-higher-after-last-weeks-ai-rout-nvidia-down The Business Times en 2026-11-09T22:20:00+08:00 Wall Street set to open higher after last week’s AI rout; Nvidia down https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fe8b3cb85b3efdb832c60417656a2605370b6538cda7806849def2111724e84 The gains kick off a pivotal week expected to offer some insight into whether the sell-off after the US midterms went too far or was warranted.  The gains kick off a pivotal week expected to offer some insight into whether the sell-off after the US midterms went too far or was warranted.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-rise-bank-tech-shares-gain-despite-nasdaq-100-futures-drop-amid-nvidia-probe The Business Times en 2026-11-09T22:00:00+08:00 European stocks rise as bank, tech shares gain despite Nasdaq 100 futures drop amid Nvidia probe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/745b560285a0503bbc70d2a3ea0f59cf0949d0cc23ec9e35d1521627c6447fbb “For the rest of the week, tech stocks will remain the key driver of stock markets across Europe,” said startegist Joachim Klement of Panmure Liberum. “For the rest of the week, tech stocks will remain the key driver of stock markets across Europe,” said startegist Joachim Klement of Panmure Liberum. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/2026-set-be-one-four-hottest-record-amid-powerful-el-nino-un-report-says The Business Times en 2026-11-09T21:40:30+08:00 2026 set to be one of four hottest on record amid powerful El Niño, UN report says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/88fbebfef02b4d5da1eaa06ec94c762c2b9162e213232efb015916775ee5e0a9 Between January and September 2026, the global average temperature was 1.47 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average, the report showed. Between January and September 2026, the global average temperature was 1.47 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average, the report showed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/sias-s2-billion-new-cabin-seats-draw-both-praise-and-flak?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T21:35:44+08:00 SIA’s S$2 billion new cabin seats draw both praise and flak https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c7b1eb6eb69bb8a16d00e4000babe44cbb56ae7fd1a92155d2d0709183f7ec7b SIA unveiled its cabin seat products with much fanfare. SIA unveiled its cabin seat products with much fanfare. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/softbank-face-scrutiny-ai-strategy-q2-earnings-after-sell The Business Times en 2026-11-09T21:15:47+08:00 SoftBank to face scrutiny of AI strategy at Q2 earnings after sell-off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/84aa195e35aff117cc6ea4063a652e7b474d3b3a68f50c35a5b7b876c34cc3ff The health of the AI industry has huge implications for the firm, which has invested in AI model developers, data centre infrastructure, semiconductors and robotics. The health of the AI industry has huge implications for the firm, which has invested in AI model developers, data centre infrastructure, semiconductors and robotics. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/cop31-summit-leaders-urge-world-move-faster-climate The Business Times en 2026-11-09T20:54:36+08:00 COP31 summit leaders urge world to move faster on climate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e3bbb2fac78ef433ccb92fa9c443ca639d5e2f69645a316706cf9dd4db33744e UN climate change executive secretary Simon Stiell Stiell told the summit that renewables were the clear answer to improving energy security. UN climate change executive secretary Simon Stiell Stiell told the summit that renewables were the clear answer to improving energy security. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/childaid-2026-133-performers-gear-free-riverside-festival?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T20:30:00+08:00 ChildAid 2026: 133 performers gear up for a free riverside festival https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5724ccab665019964e25cad444f987aeeaee6f1fb85c8377b44a24615123dc79 Young performers put their best foot forward during rehearsals at the SPH auditorium for ChildAid 2026. Young performers put their best foot forward during rehearsals at the SPH auditorium for ChildAid 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/china-car-exports-slow-supercharged-growth-group-says The Business Times en 2026-11-09T19:08:29+08:00 China car exports to slow from ‘supercharged’ growth, group says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9bf343e2f1d518e25fd65273ff291c1a61cd7917b98e0b9506cb8df5e86c37ba BYD electric vehicles (pictured). This comes as international markets move to protect their local industries, China’s Passenger Car Association said. BYD electric vehicles (pictured). This comes as international markets move to protect their local industries, China’s Passenger Car Association said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/tesla-refund-many-cybertruck-deposits-demand-exceeds-production-musk-says The Business Times en 2026-11-09T18:50:50+08:00 Tesla to refund many Cybertruck deposits as demand exceeds production, Musk says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3fe1902d824506937729c312d8e2f8113b84315d29ebbdebfb098c537bb0f79e This follows a Nov 6 announcement that Tesla is winding down the Cybertruck’s production at its Texas factory. This follows a Nov 6 announcement that Tesla is winding down the Cybertruck’s production at its Texas factory. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-dollar-nudges-lower-ai-middle-east-worries-ease The Business Times en 2026-11-09T18:36:39+08:00 US dollar nudges lower as AI, Middle East worries ease https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7b90cf895722bc4ced64808303ead496461fb2e427984894927ef8cf94d9eeb1 The US dollar index, which measures the currency against six major rivals, dipped 0.3% to 101.88. The US dollar index, which measures the currency against six major rivals, dipped 0.3% to 101.88. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-turns-taxes-state-borrowing-finance-growth-push The Business Times en 2026-11-09T18:15:35+08:00 Vietnam turns to taxes, state borrowing to finance growth push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e00d8b2c67b4a976adc5bbf02b9ffb496cf4c1fe38360f420e58e9f28a953bc5 Streets in Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam (pictured), which is diversifying its funding sources as its growth targets and infrastructure campaign stretch the banking system. Streets in Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam (pictured), which is diversifying its funding sources as its growth targets and infrastructure campaign stretch the banking system. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-strikes-unlikely-us-marco-rubio-calls-iran-demands-outrageous-and-ridiculous The Business Times en 2026-11-09T17:39:05+08:00 Trump says strikes unlikely as US’ Marco Rubio calls Iran demands ‘outrageous and ridiculous’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f4d21130c9284136700fc4f83887487dccaeabdcda4d1a6fe1ea12ed7fbd72e Trump said he is unlikely to order extensive strikes on Iran but that it depends on the country signing a “very strong agreement”. Trump said he is unlikely to order extensive strikes on Iran but that it depends on the country signing a “very strong agreement”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australia-home-sales-rise-fledgling-sign-property-recovery The Business Times en 2026-11-09T17:18:38+08:00 Australia home sales rise in fledgling sign of property recovery https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b92d972bc77e3315d9a8396b96835ef4bdf345e8d7babaad21e2cfc934717f54 Sydney accounted for 709 auctions, broadly in line with the prior week. Sydney accounted for 709 auctions, broadly in line with the prior week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/australia-regulator-halts-private-credit-fund-bathla-risks The Business Times en 2026-11-09T16:50:51+08:00 Australia regulator halts private credit fund on Bathla risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad7dfd68875b1b3afd1f990be88a437665276b43be9e3b1687ad4d171b7de32f The regulator is worried about, among other things, disclosures to investors of one of the funds and its exposure to the insolvent Sydney-based Bathla Group. The regulator is worried about, among other things, disclosures to investors of one of the funds and its exposure to the insolvent Sydney-based Bathla Group. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/sgx-cares-bull-charge-2026-raises-s2-1-million-6-charities?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T16:40:18+08:00 SGX Cares Bull Charge 2026 raises S$2.1 million for 6 charities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a08d0a7957f46f1c7a7559664a2203c6bbcbc5f9168cbf9b57c6d24a86faeae image of sgx, charity representatives, beneficiaries Sponsors, charity representatives and beneficiaries, as well as SGX representatives, at an appreciation reception. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/deepseeks-ai-agent-platform-hits-1-54-million-daily-users The Business Times en 2026-11-09T16:30:26+08:00 DeepSeek’s AI agent platform hits 1.54 million daily users https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/570f55944d2b3742a3ebcb37a52603e4f0359a53148b3b2458b515216525c689 This reflects a broader shift in the AI industry, with the battle for users increasingly fought over ecosystems and integration, rather than model performance.  This reflects a broader shift in the AI industry, with the battle for users increasingly fought over ecosystems and integration, rather than model performance.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/over-6700-km-graceland-town-crazy-about-elvis The Business Times en 2026-11-09T16:01:56+08:00 Over 6,700 km from Graceland, this town is crazy about Elvis https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/29df531ed4b1ab677771dece24e6cf4112b712678eb2cc548e61303b6b28f799 Elvis Presley tribute artists backstage at the Best Festival Elvis competition in Porthcawl, Wales, on Sept 26. Elvis Presley tribute artists backstage at the Best Festival Elvis competition in Porthcawl, Wales, on Sept 26. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-aramco-tower-targeted-rare-strike-houthis-riyadh-finance-hub The Business Times en 2026-11-09T15:40:45+08:00 Saudi Aramco tower targeted in rare strike by Houthis on Riyadh finance hub https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a388ec444d6143a7d450f492a54f011f1e391fb2eab0c1ac525536127583c97a The attack on King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh (pictured) will do little to reassure international firms already buffeted by months of regional conflict. The attack on King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh (pictured) will do little to reassure international firms already buffeted by months of regional conflict. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/citadel-securities-plots-asia-push-hiring-office-expansion The Business Times en 2026-11-09T15:39:01+08:00 Citadel Securities plots Asia push with hiring, office expansion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a4c4d7ba340eaa95136d84fe2983120978c2b4aa607a65142d457cefaf8cd397 Citadel Securities added nearly 100 people in Asia this year to bring its total headcount in the region to about 400. Citadel Securities added nearly 100 people in Asia this year to bring its total headcount in the region to about 400. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnams-masan-secures-japans-sojitz-second-strategic-investor-tungsten-business?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T15:20:27+08:00 Vietnam’s Masan secures Japan’s Sojitz as second strategic investor in tungsten business https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/78b6ab86049301966630f4f599f63af79944740752ee2f0a5825c15b16a95839 Masan High-Tech Materials once described itself as the world’s largest producer of midstream and downstream tungsten products outside China. Masan High-Tech Materials once described itself as the world’s largest producer of midstream and downstream tungsten products outside China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-extends-pause-24-us-tariffs-january-keeps-10-rate The Business Times en 2026-11-09T15:12:18+08:00 China extends pause on 24% US tariffs to January, keeps 10% rate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a9ae6651f987843b893ec2e92289e4962eb9db12f9aa9bb956c338e05452574f While US-China ties have stabilized, signs of tensions have lingered.  While US-China ties have stabilized, signs of tensions have lingered.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/beyond-greenback-vietnams-big-borrowers-turn-asian-currency-bonds?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T15:12:07+08:00 Beyond the greenback, Vietnam’s big borrowers turn to Asian-currency bonds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3c23251d02c384b37d4658200f97ca839f480de5be59b6be8d0915013e8d7f38 US dollar-denominated securities still account for 85% of Asian non-financial corporate bond issuance in foreign currencies between 2014 and 2024. US dollar-denominated securities still account for 85% of Asian non-financial corporate bond issuance in foreign currencies between 2014 and 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/keppels-real-ai-story-isnt-humanoid-robot?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T15:00:00+08:00 Keppel’s real AI story isn’t the humanoid robot https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ae19a2918c6df68063c9799237fd6b83e0ddfafebaf4aa3e9daaf7fa6d7c74e4 image of keppel execs and the company’s robot Keppel’s humanoid robot Ken shares the stage with chief digital officer and CEO for connectivity Manjot Singh Mann (centre) and CEO for real estate Louis Lim. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iraqs-khor-mor-gas-field-suspends-output-after-drone-attack-operator-says The Business Times en 2026-11-09T14:49:54+08:00 Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field suspends output after drone attack, operator says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6d9bf39df82966719dc96c52d4ea6481138bd56c8691e9a88477a188b3c62464 Production at Khor Mor, which supplies regional power generation, has repeatedly been disrupted after attacks that have been blamed on Iranian-backed militias. Production at Khor Mor, which supplies regional power generation, has repeatedly been disrupted after attacks that have been blamed on Iranian-backed militias. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/tokyos-office-rent-boom-spurs-deals-blackstone-plans-sale The Business Times en 2026-11-09T14:49:22+08:00 Tokyo’s office rent boom spurs deals as Blackstone plans sale https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/66bf71c2700b7d5a54de819065a58f340e4f46f14eaf899a5d70f3eebfec6eda Vacancy rates across Tokyo were 1.3% in the third quarter, among the lowest across major cities globally. Vacancy rates across Tokyo were 1.3% in the third quarter, among the lowest across major cities globally. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/philippine-economic-slump-worsens-iran-war-bad-weather The Business Times en 2026-11-09T14:22:50+08:00 Philippine economic slump worsens on Iran war, bad weather https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ccf0188191c9e72b6ae2ccd04dd394b3ffe4a1c9cd3bf17d15dc1d517b15e94e The data comes days after the release of the latest inflation print showing an acceleration to 7.8% in October. The data comes days after the release of the latest inflation print showing an acceleration to 7.8% in October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/subaru-and-toyota-picked-perfect-time-roll-out-affordable-evs The Business Times en 2026-11-09T13:48:48+08:00 Subaru and Toyota picked the perfect time to roll out affordable EVs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a2de669246da3883e518ddeb8c38cae5b4136cfa58802879b3dd9c1396b22e69 Subaru and Toyota are relatively late to the electric-car race, but their timing is propitious.  Subaru and Toyota are relatively late to the electric-car race, but their timing is propitious.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sudden-distress-top-rated-firm-tests-chinas-rating-crackdown The Business Times en 2026-11-09T13:09:25+08:00 Sudden distress at top-rated firm tests China’s rating crackdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6479c69f2a35a3a6e20e0f7ec572ac32a3a16131be7c72625ef82c8361e6b88c Out of more than 6,000 bond issuers in China, about 28% were rated AAA by domestic credit assessors at the end of Q2. Out of more than 6,000 bond issuers in China, about 28% were rated AAA by domestic credit assessors at the end of Q2. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinese-producer-inflation-hits-5-7-post-covid-era-high The Business Times en 2026-11-09T12:24:11+08:00 Chinese producer inflation hits 5.7% for post-Covid era high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5255c522f5f50918bccfa4ae74053bd753e90e81902eae93bd99ccf6711e7737 The consumer price index slips more than forecast to 0.7% in October, versus 0.9 per cent in prior month. The consumer price index slips more than forecast to 0.7% in October, versus 0.9 per cent in prior month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/south-east-asias-haze-shows-diversified-electricity-source-may-not-be-dependable The Business Times en 2026-11-09T12:00:00+08:00 South-east Asia’s haze shows a diversified electricity source may not be that dependable https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aedaec84b350bf58318b387f10c034eb69ab78a47ecfadf0c949cb5e624862d3 Solar operators in Singapore reported daily average electricity output falling by around 15% during the haze. Solar operators in Singapore reported daily average electricity output falling by around 15% during the haze. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/asia-first-strategy-cosmetics-and-pharma-maker-pierre-fabre-seeks-double-regional-revenue?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-09T12:00:00+08:00 An ‘Asia-first’ strategy for cosmetics and pharma maker Pierre Fabre; seeks to double regional revenue https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b80af2943833b2fbea692c01e03ac764f63bc470b26e5ff90cb3b2b7009d366f Laboratoires Pierre Fabre CEO Eric Ducournau says it is focusing on developing its R&D portfolio in pharmaceuticals, while expanding its presence in Asia. Laboratoires Pierre Fabre CEO Eric Ducournau says it is focusing on developing its R&D portfolio in pharmaceuticals, while expanding its presence in Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/japan-says-three-day-intervention-lifted-yen-summer The Business Times en 2026-11-09T11:51:08+08:00 Japan says three-day 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/telcos-media-tech/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 CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by former Megaspeed International executive Alice Huang. The probe follows a series of reports that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by former Megaspeed International executive Alice Huang. 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/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/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/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/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/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.