https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-swings-lower-fed-tilts-hawkish-after-raising-rates The Business Times en 2026-09-17T08:20:34+08:00 Gold swings lower as Fed tilts hawkish after raising rates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4606f5f6973067359f95e2ddf5eac86e623d2cdb87d7043eaa6f239e6fedfe00 The Fed’s dot plot for rate projections showed another rate increase by the end of 2026.  The Fed’s dot plot for rate projections showed another rate increase by the end of 2026.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stock-watch-ultragreen-ai?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T08:13:56+08:00 Stock to watch: Ultragreen.ai https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e143089776c5ddad68934b8bcc19a2b1e2ad188eaa84404708daacc66d14e4c Ultragreen.ai said it is still focused on maintaining US market share despite a competitive environment. Ultragreen.ai said it is still focused on maintaining US market share despite a competitive environment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-lashes-out-fed-after-warsh-backs-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-09-17T08:08:26+08:00 Trump lashes out at Fed after Warsh backs rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3ad4c88a1bb3f4772d639c9dc169e87fd0b17c1f3553617479bc3831d877994d US Fed chief Kevin Warsh (left) demurred when asked at his press conference if he planned to meet with President Trump to explain the Fed’s decision. US Fed chief Kevin Warsh (left) demurred when asked at his press conference if he planned to meet with President Trump to explain the Fed’s decision. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-officials-held-secret-oman-talks-houthis-after-militias-red-sea-advance-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:54:39+08:00 US officials held secret Oman talks with Houthis after militia’s Red Sea advance: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/727f81e4dd4eb823b84c65fec0d50add941cf826b8e3ab4374f0f9ee1adb0822 Damage to buildings in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, caused by a projectile launched by Yemen’s Houthi group on Sep 12. Damage to buildings in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, caused by a projectile launched by Yemen’s Houthi group on Sep 12. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-england-hold-rates-energy-shock-stirs-talk-hike The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:38:02+08:00 Bank of England to hold rates but energy shock stirs talk of a hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e328000c081c9dd45ae96f1f9c8deb58bd3dfebe3154176f298d0073570af745 Economists polled expect the BoE to leave its Bank Rate on hold at 3.75 per cent for the rest of the year. Economists polled expect the BoE to leave its Bank Rate on hold at 3.75 per cent for the rest of the year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-plans-regular-reports-unexpected-ai-behaviour The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:07:34+08:00 OpenAI plans regular reports on unexpected AI behaviour https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/620c0e5538bc914441f37269d4f41f70d6cd5c1c9bec31c6bb94ddff359d8632 OpenAI has released a new framework for tracking, investigating and disclosing cases of AI model misalignment. OpenAI has released a new framework for tracking, investigating and disclosing cases of AI model misalignment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/making-room-co-living-singapore-investors-commit-demand-broadens?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:00:00+08:00 Making room for co-living in Singapore as investors commit, demand broadens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/91b7abce76498d4e1efb13df5a308729246fc3fc7a1916ce47f7dac5ee206ca5 The co-living sector in Singapore has demonstrated that growth can be achieved through the repositioning of existing assets. The co-living sector in Singapore has demonstrated that growth can be achieved through the repositioning of existing assets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-wealth-boom-raising-bar-aspiring-private-bankers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s wealth boom is raising the bar for aspiring private bankers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fea84b2399eea8e3750a8a778772d03b3171f38c796b86399c8720fe54bed0d8 Employers are more willing to groom fresh graduates alongside experienced hires, partly as a younger generation of wealthy clients emerges in Asia. Employers are more willing to groom fresh graduates alongside experienced hires, partly as a younger generation of wealthy clients emerges in Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/airasias-funding-woes-test-how-far-malaysia-will-go-protect-its-budget-champion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:00:00+08:00 AirAsia’s funding woes test how far Malaysia will go to protect its budget champion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a69a272985b05560bb079cbd3300e2c1c7e938f2605d84c4a0adff7c5fbfa371 With no fuel hedges and a heavily leveraged balance sheet, AirAsia Group has posted a second-quarter net loss of RM831 million. With no fuel hedges and a heavily leveraged balance sheet, AirAsia Group has posted a second-quarter net loss of RM831 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/beyond-servers-malaysia-targets-bigger-share-ai-economy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:00:00+08:00 Beyond servers: Malaysia targets bigger share of AI economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bccfbb7db819a4e042be62182d53e6d6b4ad7950756082989b3f8a56c5ec9070 With a data centre boom under way, semiconductor, tech and digital players are racing to get a piece of the growing AI pie. With a data centre boom under way, semiconductor, tech and digital players are racing to get a piece of the growing AI pie. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/beyond-trade-renminbis-next-act-asean?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:00:00+08:00 Beyond trade: The renminbi’s next act in Asean https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7d0e0991b3f008e49834369c4d922df467833b08c6b11d8aba8d4675ef2f8b24 A vegetable vendor counts yuan banknotes at a market in Changzhi, Shanxi province The key driver for the use of the renminbi in South-east Asia has shifted from policy to commercial rationale, says StanChart’s Ng. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/how-ai-could-help-or-hurt-asias-energy-future The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:00:00+08:00 How AI could help – or hurt – Asia’s energy future https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b762f37d277b3a6f6988aec2d1163db6aadace5259aece8ce4103c93612d35d2 An immersion cooling system for a data centre. In Asia, AI-powered irrigation systems are improving water efficiency and forecasting droughts and flooding. An immersion cooling system for a data centre. In Asia, AI-powered irrigation systems are improving water efficiency and forecasting droughts and flooding. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/sti-constituents-must-report-scope-3-emissions-2027-burden-mostly-falls-unlisted-firms The Business Times en 2026-09-17T07:00:00+08:00 STI constituents must report Scope 3 emissions in 2027. The burden mostly falls on unlisted firms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3773c191d0dc58ed6a7bd45843578dfbbcb83fff1b9f8f228059880a06e1dc0f The construction contractor buys materials and fuel from dozens of suppliers – concrete by volume, glass and steel in varying dimensions and diesel by the litre. The construction contractor buys materials and fuel from dozens of suppliers – concrete by volume, glass and steel in varying dimensions and diesel by the litre. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/boeing-ceo-says-it-taking-longer-stabilise-737-max-output-shares-slide The Business Times en 2026-09-17T06:38:58+08:00 Boeing CEO says it is taking longer to stabilise 737 MAX output; shares slide https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/20d8e4c4e7fdfdcf39ed461d52e233f5c46dc2d4795b3016c0f25a25668c5bfb Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said that the largest variant of 737 MAX, the 737-10, will be certified “very soon.” Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said that the largest variant of 737 MAX, the 737-10, will be certified “very soon.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/feds-warsh-lays-out-forces-driving-bond-yields?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T06:27:30+08:00 Fed’s Warsh lays out forces driving up bond yields https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f1d69219a6b6f3c38fea1400d9f02d725e1a109f508da323b3a94c5ce97f265 Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., U.S. September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., U.S. September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-falls-saudi-arabia-reroutes-crude-oman-after-pipeline-attacks The Business Times en 2026-09-17T06:22:26+08:00 Oil falls as Saudi Arabia reroutes crude via Oman after pipeline attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6450e90d05068b0e1d1fbcfcd7e26a5a000433a746dcfcce3964762f46578350 Oil prices had gained more than US$3 in the previous session after crude loadings at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea export hub of Yanbu were suspended. Oil prices had gained more than US$3 in the previous session after crude loadings at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea export hub of Yanbu were suspended. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-rise-oil-pauses-ahead-fed-rate-decision The Business Times en 2026-09-17T06:07:48+08:00 European shares rise as oil pauses ahead of Fed rate decision https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f9c3df4918d025f22c2c8eee3a4a6cc73933aac4d635bb0ed64aa98312a76389 The Stoxx 600 rose 0.5 per cent to 637.09 points on Wednesday. The Stoxx 600 rose 0.5 per cent to 637.09 points on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-lower-after-fed-hikes-interest-rates-sees-more-tightening-ahead The Business Times en 2026-09-17T05:57:10+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends lower after Fed hikes interest rates, sees more tightening ahead https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/522c9553d7d4cc74880535674e3f0ecd4f4b22e02bd750f87c0b999b9cf7177d Before the Fed’s announcement, the three major US stock indexes had been gaining ground, with a chips rebound. Before the Fed’s announcement, the three major US stock indexes had been gaining ground, with a chips rebound. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-fed-hikes-rates-amid-stubborn-inflation-signals-further-increases-coming-months The Business Times en 2026-09-17T05:46:43+08:00 US Fed hikes rates amid stubborn inflation; signals further increases in coming months https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0a9c8be405a308edef21523c9aaa0db945fff3b05343a20ae1a035f113a81220 US Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh at a news conference following a FOMC meeting in Washington on Sep 16. US Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh at a news conference following a FOMC meeting in Washington on Sep 16. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/five-winners-ey-entrepreneur-year-2026-singapore-awards-named?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-17T00:01:00+08:00 Five winners of EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 Singapore Awards named https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bec0f2ad79b2ce8f653a24ba75741b164206b3a468bf92b6417331d11bfde79b From left: Jefferson Chen, co-founder, group chairman and CEO of Advance Intelligence Group; Byung Joon Han, co-founder, CEO and board director of Silicon Box; Caecilia Chu, CEO and co-founder of YouTrip; Lim Hock Chee, CEO and co-founder of Sheng Siong Group; Praveen Kumar Jain, chairman and co-founder of Valency International. From left: Jefferson Chen, co-founder, group chairman and CEO of Advance Intelligence Group; Byung Joon Han, co-founder, CEO and board director of Silicon Box; Caecilia Chu, CEO and co-founder of YouTrip; Lim Hock Chee, CEO and co-founder of Sheng Siong Group; Praveen Kumar Jain, chairman and co-founder of Valency International. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-inflation-rises-five-month-high-boe-decision The Business Times en 2026-09-16T23:25:00+08:00 UK inflation rises to five-month high before BOE decision https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/502cd6a1e3cd29dfc32f900d4de0ffb653e123be3b7183da22e0ebd7e19f4c2e Household energy bills could jump by about 25 per cent when the UK price cap set by regulators resets in January.  Household energy bills could jump by about 25 per cent when the UK price cap set by regulators resets in January.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-homebuilder-sentiment-drops-match-lowest-level-2022 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T22:40:31+08:00 US homebuilder sentiment drops to match lowest level since 2022 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/79273b9a9777048356c444c01d8da8ad655b5ba5ccd6a582c80b00c03e3f8a08 The Housing Market Index from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Wells Fargo fell 3 points to 32, the worst reading since September 2025 and matching the lowest since late 2022. The Housing Market Index from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Wells Fargo fell 3 points to 32, the worst reading since September 2025 and matching the lowest since late 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/istanbul-named-worlds-most-connected-airport-apac-hubs-climb-rankings?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T22:38:23+08:00 Istanbul named world’s most connected airport as Apac hubs climb rankings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/baabc837ef897b2e7d4f4ff91628f1d340241fc06a428958105704e96b109d65 Kuala Lumpur International Airport was the fourth most connected airport in the world, and the highest ranked in Apac, says the report from flight data provider OAG. Kuala Lumpur International Airport was the fourth most connected airport in the world, and the highest ranked in Apac, says the report from flight data provider OAG. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-opens-higher-ahead-much-anticipated-fed-decision The Business Times en 2026-09-16T21:59:20+08:00 Wall St opens higher ahead of much-anticipated Fed decision https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d59709cf6da506de6a6f8eec5f7ece094f96007213e7bc83201f2d908d43c295 The S&P 500 rose 15.5 points, or 0.20 per cent, to 7,601.25​while the Nasdaq Composite rose 126.9 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 26,108.462.  The S&P 500 rose 15.5 points, or 0.20 per cent, to 7,601.25​while the Nasdaq Composite rose 126.9 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 26,108.462.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/dollar-bides-time-ahead-expected-us-federal-reserve-hike The Business Times en 2026-09-16T21:51:33+08:00 Dollar bides time ahead of expected US Federal Reserve hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2b2c3b9359e8b3e38a829354526b9af1fbc750af448626b60e1e27079fda14f Market participants are betting heavily that US Federal Reserve policymakers will lift their benchmark rate by a quarter of a percentage point, to a 3.75% to 4% range. Market participants are betting heavily that US Federal Reserve policymakers will lift their benchmark rate by a quarter of a percentage point, to a 3.75% to 4% range. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-retail-sales-rebound-sharply-august The Business Times en 2026-09-16T21:06:44+08:00 US retail sales rebound sharply in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ddd0a44fefbeac4aeb40f40ae5463592a3f2d9d29780e02f095b97ef49cbd864 Households have continued to spend despite stubbornly high inflation because of the oil price shock and supply chain strains from the US-led war with Iran. Households have continued to spend despite stubbornly high inflation because of the oil price shock and supply chain strains from the US-led war with Iran. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/almost-ps20000-wiped-london-properties-official-data-show The Business Times en 2026-09-16T20:37:39+08:00 Almost £20,000 wiped off London properties, official data show https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f61384a6032f7ae76af5e0f365aa8c8349ebfe41787062fa516428cb3c1940a Average prices were down 3.3 per cent in the 12 months through July, the sharpest fall since January 2024. Average prices were down 3.3 per cent in the 12 months through July, the sharpest fall since January 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ultragreen-ai-says-it-remains-focused-maintaining-market-share-us-amid-stiff-competition?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T20:07:45+08:00 UltraGreen.ai says it remains focused on maintaining market share in the US amid stiff competition https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b0728047aace9923d5717d5dcbb6892fd3b30825fb401005c1637fe2bf98d40 UltraGreen.ai filed for a US$377.1 million IPO on SGX last year with an offer price of US$1.45, but the stock’s value has fallen since then. UltraGreen.ai filed for a US$377.1 million IPO on SGX last year with an offer price of US$1.45, but the stock’s value has fallen since then. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-162?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 16) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0534b0871a3bcb46125007b2ce447d5e01b2005479c10280a0b21fe440260e6 Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng (right) and DBS Singapore country head Lim Him Chuan speaking at the launch of a South-east Asia regional outlook report. Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng (right) and DBS Singapore country head Lim Him Chuan speaking at the launch of a South-east Asia regional outlook report. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vinfast-steps-real-estate-stake-massive-hanoi-project?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T18:40:35+08:00 VinFast steps into real estate with stake in massive Hanoi project https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69cd9262b68eff24118952bfaa3fa278f4fec1e32f0cfe2c43468b7037842ecd Construction going on at the VinFast-Trong Dong Stadium, a 135,000-seat football stadium which Vingroup says is the world’s largest. Construction going on at the VinFast-Trong Dong Stadium, a 135,000-seat football stadium which Vingroup says is the world’s largest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-shares-fall-local-banks-end-mixed-sti-down-0-1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T18:40:16+08:00 Singapore shares fall as local banks end mixed; STI down 0.1% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ef7ca1429a66959094ac529c306b52d18c77a938aae89b0a204bdd263ce12fec Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 270 to 246, as 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands. Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 270 to 246, as 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/databricks-invest-over-us350-million-singapore-more-double-headcount?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T18:34:42+08:00 Databricks to invest over US$350 million in Singapore, more than double headcount https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fa0cfa5dbccd7e453d4e8888d63370c76c3d5d8ad793d945377740775073ca7 Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo (right) noted that Singapore’s next phase of AI development will move from experimentation to production. Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo (right) noted that Singapore’s next phase of AI development will move from experimentation to production. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/who-suahasil-nazara-technocrat-now-holding-indonesias-purse-strings?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T18:18:58+08:00 Who is Suahasil Nazara, the technocrat now holding Indonesia’s purse strings? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7305b7965308789c682b2eaf01ae4be3f5a7107969c1e5da1aa2c41976314e00 Suahasil Nazara was appointed deputy finance minister in October 2019, a position he retained after President Prabowo took office in 2024. Suahasil Nazara was appointed deputy finance minister in October 2019, a position he retained after President Prabowo took office in 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/real-or-not-trumps-helicopter-money-drop-should-alarm-warsh The Business Times en 2026-09-16T17:30:16+08:00 Real or not, Trump’s helicopter money drop should alarm Warsh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b84bcb5724af42a5e1a3d422ed93fcfeb69b8d9750d00a5f06fc4d17ebc821b US President Donald Trump has promised a US$5,000-per-person dividend if Republicans retake Congress this November. US President Donald Trump has promised a US$5,000-per-person dividend if Republicans retake Congress this November. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/aseans-projected-4-8-growth-masks-some-member-states-domestic-hurdles-dbs-report?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T17:14:30+08:00 Asean’s projected 4.8% growth masks some member states’ domestic hurdles: DBS report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59cad074c24f7b90f5beb8ef2227f14514f1bab7d32ea8edfaa83fea5f8d4d49 Singapore absorbed US$151 billion, or 64.3%, of total net FDIs flowing into Asean’s six largest economies in 2025. Singapore absorbed US$151 billion, or 64.3%, of total net FDIs flowing into Asean’s six largest economies in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/trendale-tower-back-market-en-bloc-sale-s168-million-guide-price?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T17:07:09+08:00 Trendale Tower back on market for en bloc sale at S$168 million guide price https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15b0078223e419626c63f751af08cfe6197d42f71b4b8cc435f1fbec6979605d Trendale Tower in Singapore’s prime Cairnhill residential enclave comprises 18 apartments in a 20-storey block. Trendale Tower in the Cairnhill residential enclave comprises 18 apartments in a 20-storey block. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hong-kong-plans-faster-tech-hub-development-boost-home-supply The Business Times en 2026-09-16T16:54:02+08:00 Hong Kong plans faster tech hub development to boost home supply https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7885baf428f63325e2b582f51777925c6688cb89350e2900b7502475214d6924 Authorities aim to turn the Northern Metropolis, proposed in 2021, from a rural area into a tech hub with cutting-edge labs and startups for 2.5 million people.  Authorities aim to turn the Northern Metropolis, proposed in 2021, from a rural area into a tech hub with cutting-edge labs and startups for 2.5 million people.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/ai-firm-plaud-doubles-investment-singapore-s20-million-it-targets-expansion-apac?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T16:51:43+08:00 AI firm Plaud doubles investment in Singapore to S$20 million as it targets expansion in Apac https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d658c9d694ecbd92e6e70a1717067f185c7196e5d0dffbe9d22ef88e7111c3e5 Plaud CEO Nathan Xu says: “We can unlock the potential of South-east Asia with a better product market fit.”  Plaud CEO Nathan Xu says: “We can unlock the potential of South-east Asia with a better product market fit.”  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eu-opens-door-canada-become-its-first-associate-member The Business Times en 2026-09-16T16:46:44+08:00 EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate member https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8f1c0d1fdd79726b9df6a589a3a465645d4f8298e8995130e9f8892e8033db97 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU and Canada will work together on across sectors from manufacturing to AI, critical minerals and energy. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU and Canada will work together on across sectors from manufacturing to AI, critical minerals and energy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/chipmaker-stocks-will-weather-any-ai-slowdown The Business Times en 2026-09-16T16:20:09+08:00 Chipmaker stocks will weather any AI slowdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1bf8819db90654a7729da0bb4b83ea680c141d6cb47eb45ee807b640e616c14b Bank of America analysts note sky-high memory costs – a key indicator of demand for the AI buildout – are unchanged. Bank of America analysts note sky-high memory costs – a key indicator of demand for the AI buildout – are unchanged. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/aseans-diversity-does-not-mean-its-integration-stalling-tan-see-leng?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T15:30:45+08:00 Asean’s diversity does not mean its integration is stalling: Tan See Leng https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0534b0871a3bcb46125007b2ce447d5e01b2005479c10280a0b21fe440260e6 Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng (right) and DBS Singapore country head Lim Him Chuan speaking at the launch of a South-east Asia regional outlook report. Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng (right) and DBS Singapore country head Lim Him Chuan speaking at the launch of a South-east Asia regional outlook report. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/moodys-city-london-head-office-sale-us445-million The Business Times en 2026-09-16T15:22:08+08:00 Moody’s City of London head office on sale for US$445 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e475d547b77e94754d289e4ab1a650a178bf7626064ba52a3c81b5c56f468be8 London’s office market effectively froze when interest rates started to rise a few years ago. London’s office market effectively froze when interest rates started to rise a few years ago. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/former-cathay-cinema-operator-mm2-asia-subsidiary-owe-s213000-cpf-arrears?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T14:50:06+08:00 Former Cathay cinema operator mm2 Asia, subsidiary owe S$213,000 in CPF arrears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7234cd6fb4b786761c963a6c3af75947ece7711c16d2931f3ef939c1a08f56be About S$15,000 is owed by mm2 Asia, while about S$198,000 is owed by its wholly owned subsidiary mm2 Entertainment. About S$15,000 is owed by mm2 Asia, while about S$198,000 is owed by its wholly owned subsidiary mm2 Entertainment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/sydney-housing-slump-creates-pandemic-sized-hole-state-tax-take The Business Times en 2026-09-16T14:46:19+08:00 Sydney housing slump creates pandemic-sized hole in state tax take https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a09b2411b3e142d052f96bad9b805bcc064de1dffc82b9c526e7f7513df511d5 New South Wales is bracing for a A$5.3 billion hit to stamp duty receipts over ​the next four years. New South Wales is bracing for a A$5.3 billion hit to stamp duty receipts over ​the next four years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinese-investors-rush-us-stocks-beijing-opens-wider-path-overseas The Business Times en 2026-09-16T14:45:11+08:00 Chinese investors rush into US stocks as Beijing opens wider path overseas https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2e16239a6ab7f2c3f5696ff35158888af4aa1dfc8905819b87b6a0d494bb9329 China’s local stock market has broadly lagged the double-digit gains delivered by US equities this year. China’s local stock market has broadly lagged the double-digit gains delivered by US equities this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-warns-blackouts-2027-power-projects-stutter The Business Times en 2026-09-16T14:35:07+08:00 Vietnam warns of blackouts from 2027 as power projects stutter https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6cc0ad67bacd00451a55f8175c9ae7f069083bcb97f13849719fd452a4ff0693 Factories at an industrial park in Vietnam’s Bac Giang province (pictured). The nation’s trade ministry said power projects progressed slowly in recent years. Factories at an industrial park in Vietnam’s Bac Giang province (pictured). The nation’s trade ministry said power projects progressed slowly in recent years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/chinas-slower-loan-growth-new-normal-says-central-bank-governor The Business Times en 2026-09-16T14:05:26+08:00 China’s slower loan growth is new normal, says central bank governor https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/65a599216b53589838f5607ec83bb55c3d86ca3a17549e1ea6e26cd3ee45e6ec PBOC governor Pan Gongsheng says slower growth in aggregate financing will help stabilise leverage after years of rapid debt accumulation. PBOC governor Pan Gongsheng says slower growth in aggregate financing will help stabilise leverage after years of rapid debt accumulation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hong-kong-sets-first-five-year-plan-tech-goals-expands-baby-bonus The Business Times en 2026-09-16T13:51:22+08:00 Hong Kong sets first five-year plan tech goals, expands baby bonus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/408b380e220c7563705f25b7931dcc0156923d825fcc92de4d4428e230230f9d John Lee, Hong Kong's chief executive, did not set a hard target for GDP growth, saying only that the economy should expand at a pace “within a reasonable range” through 2030. John Lee, Hong Kong's chief executive, did not set a hard target for GDP growth, saying only that the economy should expand at a pace “within a reasonable range” through 2030. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/sense-and-sensibility-stars-champion-sisterhood-new-jane-austen-adaptation The Business Times en 2026-09-16T13:48:55+08:00 ‘Sense and Sensibility’ stars champion sisterhood in new Jane Austen adaptation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/544f4ddf1a3042a20f0883c0605d990fd7f39f67f8380758aa669c10e81bbc15 Actors Esme Creed-Miles (left) and Daisy Edgar-Jones at the world premiere of “Sense and Sensibility” in London on Sep 15. Actors Esme Creed-Miles (left) and Daisy Edgar-Jones at the world premiere of “Sense and Sensibility” in London on Sep 15. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/its-not-just-louvre-museums-across-france-are-ripe-targets-thieves The Business Times en 2026-09-16T13:34:31+08:00 It’s not just the Louvre. Museums across France are ripe targets for thieves https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6c1e51dbd764490188e8ed0db51d03bd964a888a9d07112cac9b7f3dd3841c17 Visitors at the Apollo Gallery in the Louvre Museum in Paris on the day of its reopening to the public on Jul 22. French crown jewels were stolen from here in 2025 in a heist. Visitors at the Apollo Gallery in the Louvre Museum in Paris on the day of its reopening to the public on Jul 22. French crown jewels were stolen from here in 2025 in a heist. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-defence-minister-urges-nations-step-ai-oversight-amid-tech-rivalry-us The Business Times en 2026-09-16T13:07:09+08:00 China defence minister urges nations to step up AI oversight amid tech rivalry with US https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bb47facc90e8a519db1228c50c345abcc7b5c74afd01c09899cada4a2ad19c96 At the Xiangshan Forum on Sep 16, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun urged nations to strengthen the establishment of AI rules and governance. At the Xiangshan Forum on Sep 16, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun urged nations to strengthen the establishment of AI rules and governance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/marcos-cousin-romualdez-pleads-not-guilty-plundering-flood-project-funds The Business Times en 2026-09-16T12:47:23+08:00 Marcos’ cousin Romualdez pleads not guilty of plundering flood project funds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ca9821afb36ded35e72b8642f451703a7cb4813cd80c51baa5d8d056e21f8b7 Martin Romualdez at his arraignment via video conference at the Quezon City Jail, Quezon City, Philippines, Sep 16, 2026. Martin Romualdez at his arraignment via video conference at the Quezon City Jail, Quezon City, Philippines, Sep 16, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/cdl-launch-570-unit-jurong-project-lucerne-grand-prices-s1-5-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T12:33:02+08:00 CDL to launch 570-unit Jurong project Lucerne Grand with prices from S$1.5 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ab0215f6979aa6b42506245aa0848bda14f74ef5bf01e37169653d44c55ef29 Previews for the October launch of Lucerne Grand will begin on Sep 18. Previews for the October launch of Lucerne Grand will begin on Sep 18. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/susquehanna-insider-trading-case-called-doubt-us-judge The Business Times en 2026-09-16T12:30:08+08:00 Susquehanna insider trading case called into doubt by US judge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e4ba5210e4da44b646249747a11a88d086be9bdf85492337021158762f90d69 A US judge granted the firm’s initial request to freeze accounts at Interactive Brokers and platforms of Futu and Up Fintech, firms targeted in a Chinese crackdown. A US judge granted the firm’s initial request to freeze accounts at Interactive Brokers and platforms of Futu and Up Fintech, firms targeted in a Chinese crackdown. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/uobkh-cuts-sti-target-downgrades-banks-prolonged-middle-east-conflict?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T12:28:47+08:00 UOBKH cuts STI target, downgrades banks on prolonged Middle East conflict https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f68cfe29430e47cab1e43191c6adb8cfbc7c3760e68ded3ee38b53ac6cb5f268 UOBKH notes that the banking sector could be affected if the economy and loan growth slows down due to weak business sentiment. UOBKH notes that the banking sector could be affected if the economy and loan growth slows down due to weak business sentiment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/shrinking-china-fuel-stockpiles-raise-chance-export-curbs The Business Times en 2026-09-16T12:01:47+08:00 Shrinking China fuel stockpiles raise chance of export curbs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8b390305f09d92e53933ad5a9edf4013e672e8d41a639825a45183136c466a1f Petrol stockpiles at Chinese state-owned fuel suppliers dropped 2.9 per cent last week to the lowest since 2022. Petrol stockpiles at Chinese state-owned fuel suppliers dropped 2.9 per cent last week to the lowest since 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/defining-frontier-law-today-human-striving The Business Times en 2026-09-16T12:00:00+08:00 The defining frontier of law today is human striving https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9087d9cf9b1dede7dd6577aac13e22aa911adae9a916716121916afdbb871040 Implementation of AI must be adaptive rather than driven by the fear of appearing backward. The legal profession must strike their own path. Implementation of AI must be adaptive rather than driven by the fear of appearing backward. The legal profession must strike their own path. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/bilateral-agreements-key-mitigating-risks-asean-power-grid-projects-ocbc?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T12:00:00+08:00 Bilateral agreements key to mitigating risks of Asean Power Grid projects: OCBC https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dd58e08e14a6024578f211d28e0ff4e356957e9dc7cb6660ff9683b7f5a56ddf picture of singapore skyscrapers lit up The success of APG is particularly crucial for Singapore, as the city-state aims to import 6 GW of low-carbon electricity from its neighbours by 2035. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/new-skills-agency-opens-one-stop-career-hub-rolls-out-free-premium-ai-tools-course-takers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T12:00:00+08:00 New skills agency opens one-stop career hub, rolls out free premium AI tools for course-takers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f55f514d4918acd6b8d7a995845d66aeccf3495a4b9956bbe48f31a9b8ae9e6e Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (centre) viewing an interactive station at the opening of Connect by SWDA. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (centre) viewing an interactive station at the opening of Connect by SWDA. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/south-koreas-sk-hynix-union-approves-tentative-wage-deal-management The Business Times en 2026-09-16T11:05:48+08:00 South Korea’s SK Hynix union approves tentative wage deal with management https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e327e207ecaf4685dc7e4df15f501bef28b7595383e2a6fbf25ed72b67536835 Under the revised deal, the portion paid in company shares will be reduced to 50% from 60%. Under the revised deal, the portion paid in company shares will be reduced to 50% from 60%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-talks-rival-airlines-it-monitors-airasias-financial-health-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-09-16T10:47:36+08:00 Malaysia talks to rival airlines as it monitors AirAsia’s financial health, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0022d14424307e0e5b8c81fb268666b8dfd0433f14c9fff20b4bb29d49dbfa8 AirAsia reported a net loss of RM831 million for Q2 ended Jun 30, hit by rising jet fuel costs and heavy foreign-exchange losses of RM331 million. AirAsia reported a net loss of RM831 million for Q2 ended Jun 30, hit by rising jet fuel costs and heavy foreign-exchange losses of RM331 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-workers-spend-nearly-ps1-billion-their-own-money-ai-work-deloitte-finds The Business Times en 2026-09-16T10:32:15+08:00 UK workers spend nearly £1 billion of their own money on AI for work, Deloitte finds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2ee67b212be61fcb2d7126073b2f659c7253d2147160614bff4fb66f39e30999 Workers were adopting AI faster than their employers were making tools available, responses suggested. Workers were adopting AI faster than their employers were making tools available, responses suggested. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/why-us100-oil-5-us-yields-affect-singdollar-ringgit-differently-vs-other-asean-currencies?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T10:03:14+08:00 Why US$100 oil, 5% US yields affect Singdollar, ringgit differently vs other Asean currencies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fcb071aae0fef34b6523efc72b2ee5563adcdc14dd101dadb2b4e9cd8df5005b As demand for US bonds falls and yields rise, capital is typically drawn into the greenback, causing capital outflows from emerging market currencies. As demand for US bonds falls and yields rise, capital is typically drawn into the greenback, causing capital outflows from emerging market currencies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/hong-kongs-data-centre-ambitions-face-us2-6-billion-funding-test The Business Times en 2026-09-16T09:58:36+08:00 Hong Kong’s data centre ambitions face US$2.6 billion funding test https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5456a75f1e77a2f56f387c9144ef27368aa6b495c580536ec29e6f7a1609e84e Hong Kong’s live data centre capacity is expected to roughly double to more than 1,100 megawatts by 2030, requiring at least US$7 billion of investment. Hong Kong’s live data centre capacity is expected to roughly double to more than 1,100 megawatts by 2030, requiring at least US$7 billion of investment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-august-imports-jump-oil-prices-lift-costs-exports-stay-firm The Business Times en 2026-09-16T09:20:46+08:00 Japan’s August imports jump as oil prices lift costs, exports stay firm https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c50d735f7574f113c97cd3123d55c4a22352cd09f1af0066753f5c55bcbcc4ec Exports to the US rose 24.9 per cent in August from a year earlier, while those to China were up 20.6 per cent. Exports to the US rose 24.9 per cent in August from a year earlier, while those to China were up 20.6 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-steady-runup-fed-oil-declines The Business Times en 2026-09-16T09:19:35+08:00 Asian stocks steady in runup to Fed, oil declines https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/41e7a59142848cc6feec2c851b0ca83379ed73b0b69d0b397af9767398498405 Japan’s Topix rose 0.8%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was little changed, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.3% and the Shanghai Composite fell 0.3%.  Japan’s Topix rose 0.8%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was little changed, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.3% and the Shanghai Composite fell 0.3%.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/cryptos-push-wall-street-suffers-setback-after-bill-fails The Business Times en 2026-09-16T09:00:26+08:00 Crypto’s push Into Wall Street suffers setback after bill fails https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60297a1d598afa2c56c1a15ffd04a39d3327520e5dcdd8526b848cd178decd05 US Senate Majority Leader John Thune at a news conference in Washington. Senators from both parties blocked a landmark digital asset market structure bill in a procedural vote, marking a major setback for the industry. US Senate Majority Leader John Thune at a news conference in Washington. Senators from both parties blocked a landmark digital asset market structure bill in a procedural vote, marking a major setback for the industry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/metas-zuckerberg-weighs-ai-safety-favours-evaluators-over-slowdown The Business Times en 2026-09-16T08:50:14+08:00 Meta’s Zuckerberg weighs in on AI safety; favours evaluators over slowdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e825af3ac535ab91349ecf68e850d6c554e9005b151267c6beed91ec6f9dcf96 Meta decided on its own to slow work on Muse AI tool, rather than ask peers to also check their own progress first, Zuckerberg said. Meta decided on its own to slow work on Muse AI tool, rather than ask peers to also check their own progress first, Zuckerberg said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-sia-egp-energy-qm-dental?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T08:47:29+08:00 Stocks to watch: SIA, EGP Energy, Q&M Dental https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/22a07b2173c12004fc438ec3d57439ea80e678564702cacf3c0742007fba66a9 The national carrier says its passenger traffic for August was up 1.5% year on year at 13.8 million revenue passenger-kilometre on “healthy demand”. The national carrier says its passenger traffic for August was up 1.5% year on year at 13.8 million revenue passenger-kilometre on “healthy demand”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropic-open-singapore-office-october-sees-it-standout-market-claude?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T08:39:49+08:00 Anthropic to open Singapore office in October, sees it as a ‘standout market’ for Claude https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/237d4d54820b54f153a491f09f0293a139ae57bd26656c1a13ddea9d60ec1090 Anthropic has initiated local hiring across several operational roles to support the new entity. Anthropic has initiated local hiring across several operational roles to support the new entity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/starbucks-snoopy-cup-resells-us200-showing-power-merchandise-drops The Business Times en 2026-09-16T08:33:19+08:00 Starbucks Snoopy cup resells for US$200, showing the power of merchandise drops https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c064c504147395f8a8d00e801b238d09e8bab62e127e8970ff60e6593a28fa3 The cup was part of a limited-time run of Peanuts merchandise that launched at select stores on Tuesday. The cup was part of a limited-time run of Peanuts merchandise that launched at select stores on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-steadies-below-us4300-markets-await-fed-rate-decision The Business Times en 2026-09-16T08:27:40+08:00 Gold steadies below US$4,300 as markets await Fed rate decision https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dcad67d854b2bf218ddf72d5bc009255827e01550757a14033af0418407774d4 Higher borrowing costs are typically negative for gold, which does not pay interest. Higher borrowing costs are typically negative for gold, which does not pay interest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-mulls-funding-round-us1-2-trillion-valuation-ahead-ipo-ft-reports The Business Times en 2026-09-16T07:56:53+08:00 OpenAI mulls funding round at US$1.2 trillion valuation ahead of IPO, FT reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cfea427b4c980b3b93aaaac43f25963e1a873820a09b892759f7e2f3ea373f7e OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Saturday that the company would not go public in 2026, citing safety concerns over artificial intelligence. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Saturday that the company would not go public in 2026, citing safety concerns over artificial intelligence. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/emirates-airline-says-well-hedged-jet-fuel-working-contain-ticket-prices The Business Times en 2026-09-16T07:05:21+08:00 Emirates airline says well hedged on jet fuel, working to contain ticket prices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b5855dc02e01fff7ffff69e8e03e448ce8abfe52638e19a773cd92d8bc35450c The Iran war disrupted travel earlier this year, driving up fuel prices. The Iran war disrupted travel earlier this year, driving up fuel prices. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-covered-bond-boom-largely-dbs-story?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s covered bond boom is largely a DBS story https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54e991d301dbd5db5bcb42ea92a115fbe190e198de518e663c5932a68540f5d7 Covered bonds issuance hit a record S$11 billion in 2025, while the outstanding market has expanded at a compound annual growth rate of 15% since 2021. Covered bonds issuance hit a record S$11 billion in 2025, while the outstanding market has expanded at a compound annual growth rate of 15% since 2021. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-chip-goals-morph-multi-state-model-are-they-outgrowing-penang?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T07:00:00+08:00 As Malaysia’s chip goals morph into a multi-state model, are they outgrowing Penang? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e74996f5f30f8b0845884828181fa5b2ba0710b41d88a7caec333130b6025628 Intel Malaysia's Penang facility. A multi-state semiconductor push is driving Malaysia's advanced packaging and IC design ambitions. Intel Malaysia's Penang facility. A multi-state semiconductor push is driving Malaysia's advanced packaging and IC design ambitions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/s70000-big-number-ndr-baby-package-it-might-not-be-enough-boost-fertility-rate The Business Times en 2026-09-16T07:00:00+08:00 S$70,000 is a big number for the NDR baby package. It might not be enough to boost fertility rate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/13c11aa54422bed6eae7332c95a561aa0a0fe10822120810cf80f9c19c611c06 Policy cannot tell people how many children to have, but it can narrow the distance between how many children they want and they feel able to have. Policy cannot tell people how many children to have, but it can narrow the distance between how many children they want and they feel able to have. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/financial-plays-make-genuine-improvement-asia-equity-markets-alongside-tech-ai-counters-jpmorgan?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T07:00:00+08:00 Financial plays make ‘genuine improvement’ in Asia equity markets alongside tech, AI counters: JPMorgan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3c2bf3c8d11212e93d14fa181ad7ac64809ff82c1d8a8fb1b292dcc5c96b5ec6 The JPMorgan report indicates that, despite the competitive strength in financials, Asia tech plays will not be backing down in 2026. The JPMorgan report indicates that, despite the competitive strength in financials, Asia tech plays will not be backing down in 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-agents-were-going-need-see-some-id?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T07:00:00+08:00 AI agents, we’re going to need to see some ID https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b947eede83fade31c1e57d5db454b1bfdb564f88f99d6f8b7a607e80f618348 In recent weeks, OpenAI and Anthropic have issued portentous warnings about the dangers their own products pose to civilisation, making vague noises about collectively slowing down development. In recent weeks, OpenAI and Anthropic have issued portentous warnings about the dangers their own products pose to civilisation, making vague noises about collectively slowing down development. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/unlock-shareholder-value-singapore-conglomerates-can-learn-japans-trading-houses The Business Times en 2026-09-16T07:00:00+08:00 To unlock shareholder value, Singapore conglomerates can learn from Japan’s trading houses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9ad3edbdc0639febdd4d8491b549d69ba49019c44273f54294bda7eb7f39672e Marubeni, one of Japan’s largest conglomerates, created an investment platform designed to drive the company’s consumer business. Marubeni, one of Japan’s largest conglomerates, created an investment platform designed to drive the company’s consumer business. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/bessent-defends-trumps-economic-policies-reveals-plans-meet-chinese-official The Business Times en 2026-09-16T06:52:46+08:00 Bessent defends Trump’s economic policies, reveals plans to meet Chinese official https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e81fa4d348bc4002ec16746f36caac710cfe402ed74a792d0a2b7a26d7dd5cbf Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, during a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., Sep 15, 2026. Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, during a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., Sep 15, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-war-cost-hits-us38-billion-forecast-rise-us3-billion-month The Business Times en 2026-09-16T06:36:33+08:00 Iran war cost hits US$38 billion, forecast to rise US$3 billion a month https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6d771d9937a5fc4855eabdede9da9c034bc687c4a67057463debedeccda4a4c8 Eighteen US military service members have died in the Iran war. Eighteen US military service members have died in the Iran war. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/glencore-faces-s2-5-billion-lawsuit-it-alleges-radiant-world-fraud The Business Times en 2026-09-16T06:18:49+08:00 Glencore faces S$2.5 billion lawsuit as it alleges Radiant World fraud https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c7f408b92b357ccee8022706d467a6c3b2ad28ba1633beea230c6de90824dfc Glencore said on Tuesday it had ended all business with Radiant World and associated companies including Sapphire Minmetals. Glencore said on Tuesday it had ended all business with Radiant World and associated companies including Sapphire Minmetals. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-settles-us3-higher-yanbu-disruption-saudi-cargo-cancellations The Business Times en 2026-09-16T06:02:57+08:00 Oil settles US$3 higher on Yanbu disruption, Saudi cargo cancellations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9d4d48c59b8e42e7ee731ef38b6bcbba39ae00153a7c184a9ccb095cef79c7b Brent finished US$3.07, or 2.9 per cent, higher at US$108.75 a barrel on Tuesday. Brent finished US$3.07, or 2.9 per cent, higher at US$108.75 a barrel on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-hit-three-month-low-oil-spike-revives-inflation-and-rate-worries The Business Times en 2026-09-16T05:53:09+08:00 European shares hit three-month low as oil spike revives inflation and rate worries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index closed 0.3 per cent lower at 634.18 points on Tuesday. The Stoxx 600 index closed 0.3 per cent lower at 634.18 points on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-lower-oil-spikes-and-benchmark-treasury-yield-breaches-5 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T05:44:06+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends lower as oil spikes and the benchmark Treasury yield breaches 5% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2e0958c7e917ee2ef0188265855315cb137e5db6c737e6526d7f091f6685d7f The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 328.09 points, or 0.63 per cent, to 52,093.11 on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 328.09 points, or 0.63 per cent, to 52,093.11 on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/ice-zeekr-what-its-drive-future-new-zealand-winter?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T05:00:00+08:00 On ice with Zeekr: what it’s like to drive the future in a New Zealand winter https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27b72e11a071285fd661b0efee8ae02862032d1f79fa9386d3c3fc8f4076e888 Zeekr’s line-up at the South Island of New Zealand. Zeekr’s line-up at the South Island of New Zealand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/deutsche-bank-becomes-title-partner-singapore-open-2027-2029?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T01:00:00+08:00 Deutsche Bank becomes title partner of Singapore Open from 2027 to 2029 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3aa29088c2b6f85b2fa441a6d68def9d7348dad0569afe97561356a52a565b73 South Korea’s Ham Jeong-woo won the Singapore Open in 2026 at Sentosa Golf Club’s Serapong Course. South Korea’s Ham Jeong-woo won the Singapore Open in 2026 at Sentosa Golf Club’s Serapong Course. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-and-us-discuss-cutting-tariffs-agriculture-and-energy The Business Times en 2026-09-15T23:16:22+08:00 China and US discuss cutting tariffs on agriculture and energy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/050e7cb941b5c68938c1214a10c908d4946c641055a7066947475ac6c54baee9 The meetings between the two sides are also likely to result in an agreement to lower duties on Chinese inputs for manufacturers. The meetings between the two sides are also likely to result in an agreement to lower duties on Chinese inputs for manufacturers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/latest-optus-outage-less-severe-could-affect-singtels-minority-stake-sale-analysts?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T22:27:39+08:00 Latest Optus outage less severe than before, but could affect Singtel’s minority stake sale: Analysts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a5022a53246e8562e248aa8fa136ee516019ffec0db519c00a4a472f05361852 Analysts say Singtel may have to sell a minority stake in Optus at a lower price if the Australian telco continues to experience outages. Analysts say Singtel may have to sell a minority stake in Optus at a lower price if the Australian telco continues to experience outages. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/fujian-money-launderers-super-luxe-condos-panoramic-singapore-skyline-views-auction-block?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T22:10:34+08:00 Fujian money launderers’ super-luxe condos with panoramic Singapore skyline views on auction block https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fb1ed4d223965f7e1069c05be4a483f44078ddc817676566d8fb707b32c3a95 Taking centre stage at a South Beach Residences unit owned by Su Yongcan are a raindrop chandelier and a ceiling art installation made of coloured tubes. Taking centre stage at a South Beach Residences unit owned by Su Yongcan are a raindrop chandelier and a ceiling art installation made of coloured tubes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/wall-st-tepid-open-oil-prices-treasury-yields-rise The Business Times en 2026-09-15T21:46:38+08:00 Wall St tepid at open as oil prices, treasury yields rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab829f67b5d5a58922594ae4c19b7f2349bc0cb4976e8fde431aaec91b63f367 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 118.0 points, or 0.23 per cent, at the open to 52,303.24. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 118.0 points, or 0.23 per cent, at the open to 52,303.24. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/metrocon-closes-s0-235-17-5-above-placement-price-sgx-catalist-debut?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T21:27:52+08:00 Metrocon closes at S$0.235, 17.5% above placement price on SGX Catalist debut  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9aff7f4ad083b9a273008fd9852a7760e530b87329c8763bc3611e5d0ec373dc A Metrocon site at Alexandra Vista in Singapore. A Metrocon site at Alexandra Vista in Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/inside-asean-whats-shaping-vietnams-economy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T21:04:02+08:00 Inside Asean: What’s shaping Vietnam’s economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/99da81452b90246bbee2091a12f7ea0053f550f85b5a6a8597845241814bd96c In 2025, Vietnam’s economy grew 8%, its second-fastest pace in 15 years. It is targeting economic growth of 10% this year.  In 2025, Vietnam’s economy grew 8%, its second-fastest pace in 15 years. It is targeting economic growth of 10% this year.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-dollar-ticks-oil-prices-climb-fed-rate-hike-chances-firm The Business Times en 2026-09-15T20:26:20+08:00 US dollar ticks up as oil prices climb, Fed rate hike chances firm https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fbb5fd5f43c745be7a23e646a40008c83a88fc1dbc1521b4d95dc4e60be9c87d Surging oil prices have lifted Treasury yields and reinforced expectations that the Fed will hike interest rates this week. Surging oil prices have lifted Treasury yields and reinforced expectations that the Fed will hike interest rates this week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/grab-acquire-majority-stake-bnpl-platform-atome-us1-5-billion The Business Times en 2026-09-15T19:55:21+08:00 Grab to acquire majority stake in BNPL platform Atome for US$1.5 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7b80bb180b93938e3fbf25cbbceacdb94a05e23a700493ebe004246c0b5be5f1 Grab will first acquire a 60% stake in Atome Financial, and then the other 40% stake about two years after the transaction closes, subject to regulatory approvals. Grab will first acquire a 60% stake in Atome Financial, and then the other 40% stake about two years after the transaction closes, subject to regulatory approvals. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/egp-energy-subsidiary-malaysia-listed-uue-holdings-unit-form-jv-initial-paid-capital-rm1-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T19:39:54+08:00 EGP Energy subsidiary, Malaysia-listed UUE Holdings unit form JV with initial paid-up capital of RM1 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f0fb95eea454464cd918aa392eac4c330666de80fb6379548d286199cb4b2965 Frankie Fan (right), executive chairman and chief executive officer of EGP Energy, noted that Malaysia’s grid investment cycle is entering a “period of sustained growth.” Frankie Fan (right), executive chairman and chief executive officer of EGP Energy, noted that Malaysia’s grid investment cycle is entering a “period of sustained growth.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-tightens-travel-curbs-citizens-deemed-potential-tech-security-threats The Business Times en 2026-09-15T19:00:00+08:00 China tightens travel curbs for citizens deemed potential tech security threats https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4560cea87701468d1b8c0d078e7c064ca38fb7aa1672acdbe99479b576069c20 The new travel curbs imposed by China are said to target violations of export controls or technology import and ​export rules in a way that may endanger ⁠industrial or technological security. The travel curbs are said to target violations of export controls or technology import and ​export rules in a way that may endanger ⁠industrial or technological security. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-151?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 15) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/173c1bcbbcf22ea7b861bf49815bcc5ebef7c2fa3528775ef5d8ce367680b1bd The 46,106 sq ft site in Lorong Puntong/Sin Ming Avenue can generate about 140 private housing units. The 46,106 sq ft site in Lorong Puntong/Sin Ming Avenue can generate about 140 private housing units. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-asia-markets-fall-tuesday-amid-calls-ai-slowdown-sti-down-1-4?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T18:35:25+08:00 Singapore, Asia markets fall on Tuesday amid calls for AI slowdown; STI down 1.4% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8aca3d510d1014a441c3c8fb7673069c567ad868f8e4cbcc9f39eaf82e34f131 Across the broader market on Sep 15, losers outnumbered gainers 346 to 176, after 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion changed hands. Across the broader market on Sep 15, losers outnumbered gainers 346 to 176, after 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion changed hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/more-smes-successfully-build-sustainability-capabilities-under-dbs-enterprisesg-programme?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T18:33:32+08:00 More SMEs successfully build sustainability capabilities under DBS, EnterpriseSG programme https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/90e2aa0b3de51f462569d0a211fbd87b527e277c612ed8ac6a93fa0dc79fbd63 Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling says: “For many businesses, the question is no longer whether sustainability matters, but how to turn it into practical business action.” Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling says: “For many businesses, the question is no longer whether sustainability matters, but how to turn it into practical business action.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sia-group-passenger-traffic-1-5-august?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T18:19:02+08:00 SIA Group passenger traffic up 1.5% in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e833c01d38d4c1400d244808c10b3ac023d3a488ab9b2b859fe894dcf7ab9981 Cargo load for the group was up 2.8% to 533.8 million tonne-km in August; gross cargo capacity was down 0.7% to 933.5 million tonne-km due to aircraft maintenance. Cargo load for the group was up 2.8% to 533.8 million tonne-km in August; gross cargo capacity was down 0.7% to 933.5 million tonne-km due to aircraft maintenance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/portfolio-life-answer-longevity-challenge?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T18:09:41+08:00 A ‘portfolio life’ as the answer to the longevity challenge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fde5b9f409f7e4161f08d8b45167b9c4a8721645000a32a3b7bc2b05679b3f2b More high-net-worth individuals believe they will live to 100. This is reshaping approaches to work, retirement and wealth planning. More high-net-worth individuals believe they will live to 100. This is reshaping approaches to work, retirement and wealth planning. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/vietjet-partners-thales-and-cfm-bolster-expanding-asia-pacific-network?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T18:03:00+08:00 Vietjet partners Thales and CFM to bolster expanding Asia-Pacific network https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e20dc28bbfd9371568b6a5a8fb0239c73488f74d1ca2db7d065f24f5d6e9835 Vietjet operates a fleet of around 100 aircraft, most of them from French manufacturer Airbus. Vietjet operates a fleet of around 100 aircraft, most of them from French manufacturer Airbus. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/malaysian-developer-eco-world-tops-bids-sin-ming-area-housing-plot-s1612-psf-ppr-offer?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T17:51:40+08:00 Malaysian developer Eco World tops bids for Sin Ming area housing plot with S$1,612 psf ppr offer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/173c1bcbbcf22ea7b861bf49815bcc5ebef7c2fa3528775ef5d8ce367680b1bd The 46,106 sq ft site in Lorong Puntong/Sin Ming Avenue can generate about 140 private housing units. The 46,106 sq ft site in Lorong Puntong/Sin Ming Avenue can generate about 140 private housing units. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/india-trade-deficit-narrows-august-even-oil-risks-loom The Business Times en 2026-09-15T17:48:05+08:00 India trade deficit narrows in August even as oil risks loom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8cd909b3f9b6db5f908e665e133294ef0fbe1df7a8da8d46be6deb611296d012 Exports rose 26.1 per cent from a year earlier to US$43.81 billion in August, while imports rose 14.1 per cent to US$70.67 billion. Exports rose 26.1 per cent from a year earlier to US$43.81 billion in August, while imports rose 14.1 per cent to US$70.67 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/junk-debt-asia-beating-bonds-almost-everywhere-2026 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T16:43:17+08:00 Junk debt from Asia is beating bonds almost everywhere in 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a0e8b544c67c29fa73a6d6749437181c054a14cd5d9161fe64f8e94bb78e9704 The Asian notes extended their outperformance over the last month as the gap between Chinese and US benchmark yields widened to the most on record. The Asian notes extended their outperformance over the last month as the gap between Chinese and US benchmark yields widened to the most on record. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/internet-connection-about-2000-bishan-thomson-restored-netlink-trust?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T16:12:21+08:00 Internet connection for about 2,000 in Bishan, Thomson restored: NetLink Trust https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d86e9c9068ed5da98bbd0a30b45bb34e0debcce6a31d252245f209609a05a88a NetLink Trust said it would conduct a review of the incident. NetLink Trust said it would conduct a review of the incident. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/thelma-louise-makes-london-stage-debut-creator-says-tale-remains-timely The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:57:18+08:00 ‘Thelma & Louise’ makes London stage debut as creator says tale remains timely https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8543be44877dca827103dec146cf3c30321470ada67b845d1321094c4b51364a “Thelma & Louise” creator Callie Khouri (seen here in 2012) says that she remains grateful to the many women who have told her that the iconic film has changed their lives. “Thelma & Louise” creator Callie Khouri (seen here in 2012) says that she remains grateful to the many women who have told her that the iconic film has changed their lives. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/can-you-trust-family-run-businesses-your-money The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:57:10+08:00 Can you trust family-run businesses with your money? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/28cd417aef5fdaa0261a7f703424efe2ecc9f53ea4af86d8db8f1103815b26ed The Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. US vehicle sales collapsed in 2008 and 2009, but Ford survived the worst of the storm and came out stronger on the other side. The Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. US vehicle sales collapsed in 2008 and 2009, but Ford survived the worst of the storm and came out stronger on the other side. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/australian-shares-close-over-three-month-low The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:55:50+08:00 Australian shares close at over three-month low https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/50c5fce48cf45e6002fc130d34e995316462f4fdb1e84ebfe08af9d350212d0b The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.9 per cent to close at 8,672.50 points, its lowest close since early June. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.9 per cent to close at 8,672.50 points, its lowest close since early June. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-deal-china-could-get-trump-his-nobel-prize The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:53:40+08:00 An AI deal with China could get Trump his Nobel Prize https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/45e723cc6787a5d3c0a9d1e2a96caa7cd192d00fe901659557c9915a1e70e7ad US President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a visit to Beijing, China, on May 15, 2026. If US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are open to making progress on collaboration, a breakthrough would most likely be in medicine, particularly cancer research. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-centenarian-ranks-reach-100000-welfare-costs-rise The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:40:30+08:00 Japan’s centenarian ranks reach 100,000 as welfare costs rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3ce241792bdcd9f4405167028dfee981dcddfeec7efd90f87003edbc6af14aa0 The number of people who are 100 years old or older climbed to a record 107,677 as at Sep 15, according to a Health Ministry report released that day.  The number of people who are 100 years old or older climbed to a record 107,677 as at Sep 15, according to a Health Ministry report released that day.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/what-bubble-us-equities-have-room-run The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:39:28+08:00 What bubble? US equities have room to run https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e9c53ac4824ab2235555fb0550ae771a063394d566b0f0952152a12d4190d8bd US stocks’ PE ratio decline stems not from falling share prices, but from robust earnings growth. US stocks’ PE ratio decline stems not from falling share prices, but from robust earnings growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/gold-and-gas-oil-are-helping-build-indias-economic-resilience The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:37:30+08:00 Gold and gas oil are helping to build India’s economic resilience https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b6272c4015434b8280d66f905aff4ebe7672850c6f927e1a73af2407323653b6 A jewellery showroom in Kolkata, India. Indian households hold the world’s largest private stock of gold in the form of jewellery, coins and bars. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/vietnam-considering-first-sovereign-us-dollar-bond-sale-2014-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:12:58+08:00 Vietnam considering first sovereign US dollar bond sale since 2014: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3dc205769e4ee51188ecfd6640fa577c2431ca5a61c5a22d0dcced8266fde77d Vietnam is pursuing annual economic growth of at least 10% through 2030. Vietnam is pursuing annual economic growth of at least 10% through 2030. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-payrolls-drop-more-expected-weak-jobs-market The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:02:07+08:00 UK payrolls drop more than expected in weak jobs market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69db1873ea6ffe4ea2afdefd14ba2adfe8f4270f26b68783d481ec88c9c66c97 The number of employees on company payrolls slipped 26,000 in August after a downwardly revised 19,000 fall the previous month. The number of employees on company payrolls slipped 26,000 in August after a downwardly revised 19,000 fall the previous month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/micron-taiwan-union-presses-profit-sharing-demand-keeps-strike-preparations-alive The Business Times en 2026-09-15T14:47:27+08:00 Micron Taiwan union presses profit-sharing demand, keeps strike preparations alive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/786e7d0a499a2d6435a90692dc20eb93b2f1b7ad543a10028c94f1ee9a80f7a2 Taiwan is a crucial production centre for Micron’s DRAM and high-bandwidth memory chips, key components in AI servers.  Taiwan is a crucial production centre for Micron’s DRAM and high-bandwidth memory chips, key components in AI servers.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/he-built-vingroup-empire-now-south-east-asias-richest-man-handing-some-key-roles-his-sons?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T13:54:05+08:00 He built the Vingroup empire. Now South-east Asia’s richest man is handing some key roles to his sons https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/403fbaf0e9f6104032a4c021f907c3d24b1a6bd248784b950ad737d459ae1bbe From left: Pham Nhat Quan Anh, Pham Nhat Vuong, Pham Thu Huong and Pham Nhat Minh Hoang. The couple (centre) remain senior figures in Vingroup, with their children’s presence in the ecosystem growing. From left: Pham Nhat Quan Anh, Pham Nhat Vuong, Pham Thu Huong and Pham Nhat Minh Hoang. The couple (centre) remain senior figures in Vingroup, with their children’s presence in the ecosystem growing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/portfolio-reviews-client-meeting-prep-anthropic-launches-claude-tool-financial-advisers The Business Times en 2026-09-15T13:32:33+08:00 Portfolio reviews, client meeting prep: Anthropic launches Claude tool for financial advisers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/abd671ff88e513fb08fc6089927e12f7ca93070f2b4488b84a8db013fe571fe0 Anthropic’s new offering connects Claude with data and software from firms including Envestnet, iCapital, Orion, Wealthbox, Wealth.com and Zocks. Anthropic’s new offering connects Claude with data and software from firms including Envestnet, iCapital, Orion, Wealthbox, Wealth.com and Zocks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/august-new-home-sales-slow-launches-dry-during-ghost-month?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T13:28:32+08:00 August new home sales slow as launches dry up during Ghost Month https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e474690a322b4b6042bc3cbcfdcc7933e17d8ed5ad47ba504459e52ffebc02b5 The August tally brings developers’ sales to 5,038 units for the first eight months of 2026. The August tally brings developers’ sales to 5,038 units for the first eight months of 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/waymo-start-tokyo-robotaxi-service-next-year-asia-push The Business Times en 2026-09-15T13:27:31+08:00 Waymo to start Tokyo robotaxi service next year in Asia push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15bcd8f47c25ba453e73b7b8ff5bf6175962706e98d1dbbdf0e6e791bbd351fe Waymo will partner with Japanese taxi firms Go and Nihon Kotsu to start a fully autonomous service in Tokyo in 2027. Waymo will partner with Japanese taxi firms Go and Nihon Kotsu to start a fully autonomous service in Tokyo in 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/chinese-state-media-dismisses-self-serving-ai-slowdown-call The Business Times en 2026-09-15T13:01:01+08:00 Chinese state media dismisses ‘self-serving’ AI slowdown call https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a28d9c4c9eb5699f603317fd9c5774c43d499ad6e38ef8f1bb0b8f90cf6f7fc9 The editorial published on Sep 14 by state-owned China Daily also said that China and the US should cooperate “where neither can manage the consequences alone”. The editorial published on Sep 14 by state-owned China Daily also said that China and the US should cooperate “where neither can manage the consequences alone”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/clifton-partners-puts-townshend-road-shophouses-sale-s60-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T12:58:16+08:00 Clifton Partners puts Townshend Road shophouses up for sale at S$60 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b6be955bc92859f8241eec45d72fa0bbd9ba6957a6a5284595ec05959b9e4ac6 The Townshend Road property is fully occupied by a mix of commercial tenants. The Townshend Road property is fully occupied by a mix of commercial tenants. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/airbus-sees-no-softening-demand-despite-geopolitical-headwinds The Business Times en 2026-09-15T12:52:16+08:00 Airbus sees no softening in demand despite geopolitical headwinds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7579004abc7ed0609c0bbc98434ad3f5590d5c671386228957195c2682f3be6f India remains the world’s fastest-growing air travel market, Airbus said. India remains the world’s fastest-growing air travel market, Airbus said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/not-trying-solve-world-hunger-goto-takes-pragmatic-approach-ai?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T12:38:57+08:00 ‘Not trying to solve world hunger’: GoTo takes pragmatic approach to AI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3c8005f6cfc50183a4d3ee3016e19e3d14bf3a56ac6d79c390de7907f85f1050 Hans Patuwo (left), GoTo’s president director and group CEO, at Tuesday’s fireside chat with Maria Li, former chief operating officer of Tech in Asia. Hans Patuwo (left), GoTo’s president director and group CEO, at Tuesday’s fireside chat with Maria Li, former chief operating officer of Tech in Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-facing-strategic-inventory-munitions-shortfalls-due-attacks-iran-pentagon-says The Business Times en 2026-09-15T12:17:06+08:00 US facing strategic inventory munitions shortfalls due to attacks on Iran, Pentagon says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/67cb75fb0eeec34e64c6de54b538fd29c8f0383ddcb2a69d5b6f7cc4bb0ec80a Flames rising at a site of a strike in Iran. Flames rising at a site of a strike in Iran. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/pitt-and-widows-bay-claim-top-honours-tvs-emmy-awards The Business Times en 2026-09-15T12:00:29+08:00 ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Widow’s Bay’ claim top honours at TV’s Emmy Awards https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/742a5120f023185bbd03f72bbc83ebd26373da8f93d5d4c9966f11936924d4f6 Emergency room drama “The Pitt” won Outstanding Drama Series. Emergency room drama “The Pitt” won Outstanding Drama Series. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/google-deepmind-staffer-says-ai-may-kill-us-all-exit-post The Business Times en 2026-09-15T11:40:07+08:00 Google DeepMind staffer says AI may ‘kill us all’ in exit post https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b77b25e1839f2a87bb7e2372c97bcf5f2271e403d88fa1e94e7c190a088d3e33 Former Google DeepMind staff Bilal Chughtai wrote on Sep 14 on both X and LinkedIn that he is “extremely concerned by the default trajectory” of AI. Former Google DeepMind staff Bilal Chughtai wrote on Sep 14 on both X and LinkedIn that he is “extremely concerned by the default trajectory” of AI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/chinas-consumption-falters-investment-slump-deepens-despite-factory-rebound The Business Times en 2026-09-15T11:15:40+08:00 China’s consumption falters, investment slump deepens despite factory rebound https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ea7ae4a2e45703576b295b2f4cfe722949ebe0d3d7c00f0e6b633fe3083e9bb5 The phasing out of car purchase subsidies in 2026 weighed on consumers, who are also contending with a worsening job market and falling property values. The phasing out of car purchase subsidies in 2026 weighed on consumers, who are also contending with a worsening job market and falling property values. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/how-should-we-price-political-stewardship The Business Times en 2026-09-15T11:00:00+08:00 How should we price political stewardship? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d89eceadc10c8fd35f22f710caeeb05ef5726f9386b779da2b0f4f5b577d2bc9 image of singapore prime minister lawrence wong The real question, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong argues, is whether capable people will still put their names on a ballot 20 or 30 years from now. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/oil-tankers-earn-us1-million-day-iran-war-leaves-ship-shortage The Business Times en 2026-09-15T10:34:23+08:00 Oil tankers earn US$1 million a day as Iran war leaves ship shortage https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7160cb9d237c5c19c1806b817c0d6acabb889f578fd60954d09234f57fc2256c The main means of exporting Persian Gulf oil has shifted to shuttling barrels via Hormuz for collection outside by tankers that do not want to navigate the strait. The main means of exporting Persian Gulf oil has shifted to shuttling barrels via Hormuz for collection outside by tankers that do not want to navigate the strait. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/anz-ceo-says-high-taxes-prevent-australia-being-top-asian-financial-hub?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T10:15:16+08:00 ANZ CEO says high taxes prevent Australia from being top Asian financial hub https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3a2f17f8c639e315e4f7f258cf8383b011c68ab83d02f6a5f983981ddafc91c9 Nuno Matos, CEO of ANZ Group, says that workers who fail to adopt AI will be left behind. Nuno Matos, CEO of ANZ Group, says that workers who fail to adopt AI will be left behind. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-new-home-prices-fall-third-straight-month-prolonged-property-slump-weighs-economy The Business Times en 2026-09-15T10:10:55+08:00 China new home prices fall for third straight month as prolonged property slump weighs on economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9bf71b1e181f09a2b138790d0ce9ae483ab9820bd7fd78d3a7716d06b76c68d9 New home prices in tier-one cities rose 0.1% in August from July, snapping a prior monthly drop, while tier-two and tier-three cities saw declines. New home prices in tier-one cities rose 0.1% in August from July, snapping a prior monthly drop, while tier-two and tier-three cities saw declines. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/obama-calls-ai-safety-measures-rebuking-trump-approach The Business Times en 2026-09-15T10:04:36+08:00 Obama calls for AI safety measures, rebuking Trump approach https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8ebd2a36055d49c034c50e86aac38ba913a50fe72d2a6c8f102027f14c3ac78d The comments position Obama and his Democratic party as champions of AI safety ahead of November’s midterm elections. The comments position Obama and his Democratic party as champions of AI safety ahead of November’s midterm elections. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-claims-russia-ukraine-energy-truce-kyiv-says-not-yet The Business Times en 2026-09-15T09:43:35+08:00 Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy truce; Kyiv says not yet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4da4c507a96b0c85279829df2949eba2103337b8f45a696df42030149ff5a5f0 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) said no deal had been finalised, though he acknowledged a “strong US proposal for a mutual halt to strikes on critical infrastructure.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) said no deal had been finalised, though he acknowledged a “strong US proposal for a mutual halt to strikes on critical infrastructure.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/abbott-pay-us385-million-us-settlement-over-contaminated-infant-formula-allegations The Business Times en 2026-09-15T09:42:36+08:00 Abbott to pay US$385 million in US settlement over contaminated infant formula allegations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e64ac252e12c5f6bb00269da6dfee0f2536809b4a48dee8ddb69c15fe5d6d9f In a statement provided to The New York Times on Sep 14, Abbott did not admit liability or fault in the settlement. In a statement provided to The New York Times on Sep 14, Abbott did not admit liability or fault in the settlement. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-eyes-us600-million-tourism-boost-travel-subsidies The Business Times en 2026-09-15T09:23:00+08:00 Thailand eyes US$600 million tourism boost with travel subsidies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/53c29b64d5d6eae8353dec8a45788e905c2e1c189729b55b477016062884e2f5 Tourism is a major source of jobs and foreign exchange for Thailand, making the slowdown a broader concern for an economy grappling with sluggish growth. Tourism is a major source of jobs and foreign exchange for Thailand, making the slowdown a broader concern for an economy grappling with sluggish growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/only-guardrail-ai-needs-high-iq-president-trump-says-dismissing-calls-more-safeguards The Business Times en 2026-09-15T09:09:31+08:00 The only guardrail AI needs is a ‘high IQ’ president, Trump says, dismissing calls for more safeguards https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a25c303e0afee8be40b3e8ce96019afb43a39a72232e74f8fdd2c0f8bfba48e4 Trump said on Truth Social that China would benefit from the doubt being cast on AI development. Trump said on Truth Social that China would benefit from the doubt being cast on AI development. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-justice-department-says-millions-iran-oil-proceeds-laundered-binance The Business Times en 2026-09-15T09:08:19+08:00 US Justice Department says millions in Iran oil proceeds laundered on Binance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b9b26660862a808c93bd5040572e9b981a68d1661c3a5089e60b3f6a8b733451 Federal prosecutors in Manhattan allege that Iran used cryptocurrency to launder more than US$1.5 billion in illicit oil money.  Federal prosecutors in Manhattan allege that Iran used cryptocurrency to launder more than US$1.5 billion in illicit oil money.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/business-takeover-how-can-landlords-singapore-protect-themselves?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T09:00:00+08:00 In a business takeover, how can landlords in Singapore protect themselves? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1efa455266c1dc3cafc3fba0c5339cb12fd82854efe28319301f8bdc395ea62e A security deposit or banker’s guarantee is one way for landlords to safeguard themselves. A security deposit or banker’s guarantee is one way for landlords to safeguard themselves. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-korea-japan-stocks-fall-asian-stocks-edge-lower-ai-woes The Business Times en 2026-09-15T08:48:14+08:00 South Korea, Japan stocks fall as Asian stocks edge lower on AI woes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de368cb6cdd283c2cafe1b28b226489e6ccc25209a2d7ced5bd6f71ee5e05e35 On Wall Street, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index tumbled 5.9%, with Nvidia and Intel among the decliners. On Wall Street, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index tumbled 5.9%, with Nvidia and Intel among the decliners. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/california-governor-newsom-says-he-wont-run-us-president-if-kamala-harris-does The Business Times en 2026-09-15T08:37:54+08:00 California Governor Newsom says he won’t run for US president if Kamala Harris does https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fdcaec1169b43557ebc3096c2fa865f2da109f12606610c7461c4d5b845f5357 Gavin Newsom (left) suggested that a contest between him and Kamala Harris (right) would limit both their chances at winning. Gavin Newsom (left) suggested that a contest between him and Kamala Harris (right) would limit both their chances at winning. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-holds-ground-investors-await-fed-policy-cues The Business Times en 2026-09-15T08:35:48+08:00 Gold holds ground as investors await Fed policy cues https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/802d8338bea9ffdddb57b14631febddd61fc82365bd59aa990ede1265db1125b Gold often loses appeal when rates increase as they raise the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion. Gold often loses appeal when rates increase as they raise the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudis-seek-boost-hormuz-oil-exports-key-pipeline-attacked The Business Times en 2026-09-15T08:28:43+08:00 Saudis seek to boost Hormuz oil exports as key pipeline attacked https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54283252119e42b9ce2e11a7051cbc6a0f57a255a88bb924553189d143866cab A satellite image of damage at the East-West pipeline closed by Saudi Arabia, which helped the country circumvent Iran war-induced turmoil in Hormuz. A satellite image of damage at the East-West pipeline closed by Saudi Arabia, which helped the country circumvent Iran war-induced turmoil in Hormuz.