https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/qualcomm-cut-jobs-worldwide-performance-focused-layoffs-internal-memo The Business Times en 2026-10-20T22:13:36+08:00 Qualcomm to cut jobs worldwide in performance-focused layoffs: internal memo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c0efbaec88924a32b8947491afa873aefe79905ebfc44ad0fe08bd5fe85dc24a Qualcomm has been hit this year by a slump in consumer electronics sales as soaring memory prices weigh on demand in key markets. Qualcomm has been hit this year by a slump in consumer electronics sales as soaring memory prices weigh on demand in key markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-opens-lower-ai-stocks-decline-oil-prices-rise The Business Times en 2026-10-20T21:58:49+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street opens lower as AI stocks decline, oil prices rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/33fc994405d09788b6617dab29d74e9bd9e3e96dc0ca3adba744f8d71b640b9c The Nasdaq Composite dropped 98.0 points, or 0.37 per cent, to 26,332.921 on Tuesday morning. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 98.0 points, or 0.37 per cent, to 26,332.921 on Tuesday morning. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/hasbro-raises-annual-revenue-forecast-strong-demand-digital-games The Business Times en 2026-10-20T21:07:21+08:00 Hasbro raises annual revenue forecast on strong demand for digital games https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e7ec6ed89d482d0eb216cb5dc66e9b8253180d20fcec208785d07eb87b2e0e89 Hasbro is outperforming its rival Mattel. Hasbro is outperforming its rival Mattel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/chinas-catl-profit-growth-slows-third-quarter-competition-intensifies The Business Times en 2026-10-20T20:46:45+08:00 China’s CATL profit growth slows in third quarter as competition intensifies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08f5b368515dbecf5d83b59b55989e654033820864ee511e3ab724f7902eb673 Net profit at the world’s largest EV battery maker rose 14.5 per cent from a year earlier. Net profit at the world’s largest EV battery maker rose 14.5 per cent from a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/google-cloud-services-down-uk-revolut-other-banks-and-public-services-report-issues The Business Times en 2026-10-20T20:29:59+08:00 Google Cloud services down in UK; Revolut, other banks and public services report issues https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/639a4ba840e710605d4cdb52a66958def0df38fc02cdb940c71bcec684953d84 Google Cloud was among 19 companies designated by EU regulators last year as critical third-party computing providers on which the bloc’s finance industry depends. Google Cloud was among 19 companies designated by EU regulators last year as critical third-party computing providers on which the bloc’s finance industry depends. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/fewer-one-20-singapore-listed-firms-disclose-external-board-evaluations-study?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T20:24:25+08:00 Fewer than one in 20 Singapore-listed firms disclose external board evaluations: study https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ee0b89d6817c586842c6a19dbaebdf52053287c075bbc95da8523efee63860b1 Just 10% of listed companies surveyed disclose information on succession planning for boards and senior management. Just 10% of listed companies surveyed disclose information on succession planning for boards and senior management. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/greenback-slips-euro-rebounds-french-protests-ease?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T20:05:11+08:00 Greenback slips, euro rebounds as French protests ease https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7c4e3e38569651791578f0bb34d5f499a113ddb2109c96dc2fc0af59c4073a00 Investors were still watching oil prices, with Brent crude futures near a five-month high above US$110 per barrel on little signs of progress in efforts to end the Middle East war. Investors were still watching oil prices, with Brent crude futures near a five-month high above US$110 per barrel on little signs of progress in efforts to end the Middle East war. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/gm-shares-sink-full-year-profit-forecast-misses-wall-street-estimates The Business Times en 2026-10-20T20:01:08+08:00 GM shares sink as full-year profit forecast misses Wall Street estimates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a900a59f0a102d82c23aee76bd426d34aa375124ecf13c47e1d0d41f397c4c94 GM said it expected to end 2026 with adjusted EBIT in the range of US$14.5 billion to US$15.5 billion. GM said it expected to end 2026 with adjusted EBIT in the range of US$14.5 billion to US$15.5 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/faster-delivery-easier-credit-fuel-south-east-asia-e-commerce-survey?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T19:42:54+08:00 Faster delivery, easier credit fuel South-east Asia e-commerce: survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6861918b994353a3c72a37261635a0ecd215a528e273f09224c082d1b6273e64 Lazada Malaysia CEO Kaya Qin (left) and Cube Asia co-founder Simon Torring. From left: Lazada Malaysia CEO Kaya Qin and Cube Asia co-founder Simon Torring. Torring says that buy now, pay later schemes serve as a major catalyst in the region. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/13-19-art-prize-opens-takashimaya-works-teens-and-persons-special-needs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T19:12:21+08:00 13-19 Art Prize opens at Takashimaya with works by teens and persons with special needs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4191b3dcf59887b446704da27ed859ca5332957feb06ef6d93d71c7c73436a45 The top prizes of the 13-19 Art Prize went to Zhou Shanwei, 16, for Under Pressure (left), and Zhao Manxu, 14, for Lost Memories. The top prizes of the 13-19 Art Prize went to Zhou Shanwei, 16, for Under Pressure (left), and Zhao Manxu, 14, for Lost Memories. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wee-hur-secures-option-acquire-sydney-site-471-bed-student-accommodation-project?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T19:12:06+08:00 Wee Hur secures option to acquire Sydney site for 471-bed student accommodation project https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83704050eb5dadc7ad244cfc25a41bc5a24345bf9826e1cc00a0b09b7adae0d7 The site of Wee Hur’s latest accommodation project is a three-minute walk from Crows Nest metro station, and near key Australian universities. The site of Wee Hur’s latest accommodation project is a three-minute walk from Crows Nest metro station, and near key Australian universities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/free-trade-agreements-may-be-out-fashion-apec-can-further-existing-deals-jeffrey-siow?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T19:09:10+08:00 Free trade agreements may be out of fashion, but Apec can further existing deals: Jeffrey Siow https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d380416f26f9b8ee872bbbb610fa8bbe3d9abf47bbe2e046b988982eab6a3867 Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow said that inking free trade agreements may no longer be in trend. Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow said that inking free trade agreements may no longer be in trend. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-shares-end-lower-local-banks-decline-sti-slips-0-2?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T18:48:33+08:00 Singapore shares end lower as local banks decline; STI slips 0.2% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0d21f955ffa1cae520c0a97ace8159dce30a119ea26e4277101fe130b72e5a6d Across the broader market, gainers trail losers 180 to 388, after 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.6 billion change hands. Across the broader market, gainers trail losers 180 to 388, after 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.6 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-20?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 20) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1219810974ce285ae5447aecf0d2d5fdd7463e4de420d1a8e4362b2de29d8b1c Singapore has issued legal notices to 10 companies in Indonesia for contributing to the haze affecting the city-state. Singapore has issued legal notices to 10 companies in Indonesia for contributing to the haze affecting the city-state. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/mtr-bets-us5-billion-hong-kong-city-doesnt-exist-yet The Business Times en 2026-10-20T18:41:35+08:00 MTR bets US$5 billion on a Hong Kong city that doesn’t exist yet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c42b33f630116a675d4f9abc9544fc328cf4aa23ada1f245ac82531eb695b71c MTR was established in 1975 with the British colonial government as sole shareholder to build Hong Kong’s metro system after the population swelled by almost four million in three decades. MTR was established in 1975 with the British colonial government as sole shareholder to build Hong Kong’s metro system after the population swelled by almost four million in three decades. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/monetary-policy-could-turn-accommodative-ai-productivity-gains-take-hold-mas-chief-economist?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T18:02:43+08:00 Monetary policy could turn accommodative as AI productivity gains take hold: MAS chief economist https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e5f8d49a34601517df7bd3ac60902b4f15d037d240f1332a51957a41458a9651 MAS logo outside its building MAS tightened monetary policy in April and July this year amid rising inflation risks, before leaving its policy settings unchanged in October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/bytedance-alibaba-tencent-place-over-us35-billion-worth-nvidia-chip-orders The Business Times en 2026-10-20T17:42:02+08:00 ByteDance, Alibaba, Tencent place over US$35 billion worth of Nvidia chip orders https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/94341a659587cd0debe5ed7ae1640c9e266044acd914dab1c5cfb3535d607edd One source said Nvidia told partners they might receive only 5 per cent to 10 per cent of the quantities requested, due to overwhelming demand. One source said Nvidia told partners they might receive only 5 per cent to 10 per cent of the quantities requested, due to overwhelming demand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singtel-fined-s1-million-over-march-outages-affecting-720000-subscribers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T17:30:00+08:00 Singtel fined S$1 million over March outages affecting 720,000 subscribers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a5022a53246e8562e248aa8fa136ee516019ffec0db519c00a4a472f05361852 IMDA says the outages could have been prevented had Singtel implemented more robust systems to monitor operations. IMDA says the outages could have been prevented had Singtel implemented more robust systems to monitor operations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-banks-may-curb-financing-firms-zero-tolerance-approach-open-burning-deforestation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T17:27:51+08:00 Singapore banks may curb financing of firms in ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to open burning, deforestation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57959883e947870ed64adcecd18ab20a56043bb4718343f45c56908c42fcf1a6 Under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, Singapore has issued legal notices to 10 companies in Indonesia for contributing to the haze. Under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, Singapore has issued legal notices to 10 companies in Indonesia for contributing to the haze. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/fake-commute-how-chinas-unemployed-save-face The Business Times en 2026-10-20T17:08:08+08:00 The fake commute: How China’s unemployed save face https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2015e67338c77884a0634b7d06260395968499e660d17e2ef30799e0666cc21e Most social media posts share tips on how to spend the day away from home, drifting through parks, libraries, cafes and shopping malls. Most social media posts share tips on how to spend the day away from home, drifting through parks, libraries, cafes and shopping malls. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-faces-growing-pressure-hold-companies-accountable-forest-fires-haze-worsens?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T17:04:25+08:00 Indonesia faces growing pressure to hold companies accountable for forest fires as haze worsens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b26863894ff98ce4ce3c6585b2a492aadfc324913bba97558dcd6f9447e985d Greenpeace Indonesia activists unfurl a banner at Jakarta’s Bundaran Hotel Indonesia, criticising the government’s handling of forest fires and climate inaction. Greenpeace Indonesia activists unfurl a banner at Jakarta’s Bundaran Hotel Indonesia, criticising the government’s handling of forest fires and climate inaction. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-de-registers-main-opposition-bloc-elections-loom The Business Times en 2026-10-20T17:01:21+08:00 Malaysia de-registers main opposition bloc as elections loom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a24c8f8bb359ad495080a5e0d16478902a3b93c01b690f23cd3c1850de644b48 Perikatan Nasional is facing growing rifts of its own. Perikatan Nasional is facing growing rifts of its own. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/whats-so-wrong-high-interest-rates The Business Times en 2026-10-20T16:54:12+08:00 What’s so wrong with high interest rates? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/05ffb83c940dc9b8742111027384c6a48ea23379beac942663db01044ba81916 Singapore’s Central Business District. Banks could benefit as their net interest margins widen, thanks to higher rates.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/rich-flyers-splurges-are-saving-airlines-margin-collapse The Business Times en 2026-10-20T15:59:11+08:00 Rich flyers’ splurges are saving airlines from a margin collapse https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/07f28b9d5540f75b4fe1a35a24f466689b373735380e7747cad7d66cbf290667 Delta Air Lines has revamped its Delta One business class as it prioritises “consistent investment in premium experiences”. Delta Air Lines has revamped its Delta One business class as it prioritises “consistent investment in premium experiences”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-extend-slide-french-protests-dent-risk-appetite The Business Times en 2026-10-20T15:58:54+08:00 European stocks extend slide as French protests dent risk appetite https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index was down 0.27 per cent at 637.84 points by 0709 GMT on Tuesday. The Stoxx 600 index was down 0.27 per cent at 637.84 points by 0709 GMT on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-jobs-market-shows-some-recovery-signs-boe-mulls-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-10-20T15:55:10+08:00 UK jobs market shows some recovery signs as BOE mulls rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c35e025f7ee49f0e43c3e1f8f2f96e4fef70a0a124087fb88eb330e1fe3f6723 Job vacancies in the three months to September fell to 691,000 from 704,000 in the three months to August. Job vacancies in the three months to September fell to 691,000 from 704,000 in the three months to August. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-flags-apecs-role-key-challenged-global-economy The Business Times en 2026-10-20T15:53:52+08:00 China flags Apec’s role as key for a challenged global economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2e965b2f46813c41686f698c40f74bf6460c5273edef8101c8ca0f510c059001 China’s Finance Minister Lan Foan called on governments to cooperate on AI, the digital economy and green sector development. China’s Finance Minister Lan Foan called on governments to cooperate on AI, the digital economy and green sector development. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/upcycle-intact-singapore-semiconductor-stocks-despite-sharp-sell The Business Times en 2026-10-20T15:35:31+08:00 Upcycle is intact for Singapore semiconductor stocks despite sharp sell-off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a12682dfab73a56d88989b5d1e2fb03b3081cb0abd73aaa9f4372fa4f741b49d On the SGX, UMS (logo pictured), AEM and Frencken offer the most direct exposure to the semiconductor cycle from different angles. On the SGX, UMS (logo pictured), AEM and Frencken offer the most direct exposure to the semiconductor cycle from different angles. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/battle-against-rising-us-treasury-yields?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T15:34:59+08:00 The battle against rising US Treasury yields https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/afefc38608c4fb7d66d3b4a0dd3d6a28085d3033b47f6f2808c3e7b8d37dfc3a US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been successful only at smoothing the back-up in bond yields. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been successful only at smoothing the back-up in bond yields. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/cpf-keeps-grade-global-ranking-pension-systems-second-year-overall-score-goes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T15:23:35+08:00 CPF keeps ‘A’ grade in global ranking of pension systems for second year; overall score goes up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b6e71a187cf58b6486d30fd27fd81751622b262f321737aa8f6d8210a44fd1b Singapore’s CPF has scored 82 on the Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index. Singapore’s CPF has scored 82 on the Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-set-special-committee-probe-corporate-crime-chaired-attorney-general The Business Times en 2026-10-20T15:16:00+08:00 Malaysia to set up special committee to probe corporate crime, chaired by attorney-general https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1498cf17c2e4723f4361c3011ad631b233d6699898482cea54a4a7d2ad798c1c Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement revives discussion of a topic that had gone largely silent for months. Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement revives discussion of a topic that had gone largely silent for months. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/taobao-deepens-singapore-presence-us14-9-million-marketing-push?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T14:58:19+08:00 Taobao deepens Singapore presence with US$14.9 million marketing push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1a6da9e78aee13cad73d64db364a31d7434d917d2ef622032097d2152de67f35 Cora Cai, Singapore country head for Taobao. She says the company’s continued investment in Singapore plays a big role in its overseas business expansion. Cora Cai, Singapore country head for Taobao, says the company’s continued investment in Singapore plays a big role in its overseas business expansion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sea-starts-enterprise-cloud-foray-while-eyeing-fintech-arm-ipo The Business Times en 2026-10-20T14:45:58+08:00 Sea starts enterprise cloud foray while eyeing a fintech arm IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd7755479d956dad44ef05288006fcd94684c939bcc94b5d6d96abedf5c98c01 Last year, Forrest Li pledged to double down on AI, betting that this would help the company hit a trillion-dollar market capitalisation. Last year, Forrest Li pledged to double down on AI, betting that this would help the company hit a trillion-dollar market capitalisation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/japan-pursues-chip-industry-reboot-its-being-pressed-build-americas The Business Times en 2026-10-20T14:13:01+08:00 As Japan pursues a chip-industry reboot, it’s being pressed to build America’s https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/17346ee74c11221bbbca5609db2cb455a2ea79210c18294f085236c8fdc04079 Japan will invest up to US$21 billion to build two chip factories in New York state, under a deal announced last week by GlobalFoundries. Japan will invest up to US$21 billion to build two chip factories in New York state, under a deal announced last week by GlobalFoundries. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/data-centre-infrastructure-firm-elices-33-plunge-ugly-debut-rekindles-ai-spending-doubts The Business Times en 2026-10-20T13:27:05+08:00 Data centre infrastructure firm Elice’s 33% plunge in ‘ugly debut’ rekindles AI spending doubts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/acc722c051cf9ffc68fc089ffaf3f214270105666a4787650cc416ec0ef31a3e Elice’s plunge signals the environment surrounding neocloud firms “has yet to fully improve”, said Kazuyuki Muramatsu from Nagomi Capital. Elice’s plunge signals the environment surrounding neocloud firms “has yet to fully improve”, said Kazuyuki Muramatsu from Nagomi Capital. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-economy-five-takeaways-gdp-trade-and-inflation-figures?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T13:00:00+08:00 Malaysia’s economy: Five takeaways from GDP, trade and inflation figures https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5387f499c163fa0f0713ac27a38b2445bd6a65711fb3da2343d7780195b2ee30 Pedestrians pass a garment outlet in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia’s Q3 GDP has expanded 5.3% year on year, slowing from 6% in Q2, official advance estimates show. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/australia-sue-facebook-tiktok-alleged-breaches-ban The Business Times en 2026-10-20T12:48:26+08:00 Australia to sue Facebook, TikTok for alleged breaches of ban https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b800acd3d981df07a86abcdda3fff5f73b2f40c88c0b5306d2dc827840e74a9 The country’s online safety regulator said it was investigating Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube for potential failure to observe the law. The country’s online safety regulator said it was investigating Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube for potential failure to observe the law. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/end-abundance The Business Times en 2026-10-20T12:00:00+08:00 The end of abundance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e1bfa3e5881e25549b489383cde2b14ac67853022975a88fedc572f1c09cc470 A worker assembles motors for electric vehicles at a factory in Berlin. Stagflation lacks a straightforward monetary-policy remedy; fiscal policy, if targeted well, can be more effective, says the writer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/ai-tool-predicts-cancer-survival-chances-single-face-photo The Business Times en 2026-10-20T11:56:55+08:00 AI tool predicts cancer survival chances with single face photo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/43a2edc1a464fde6ce3428e45e4a28c34ed3a0cde0cd1142b079573c0b0448c1 The AI tool could estimate age with a margin of error of about 5 years and reliably allocate patients to higher- or lower-risk groups, with different risks of death. The AI tool could estimate age with a margin of error of about 5 years and reliably allocate patients to higher- or lower-risk groups, with different risks of death. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-has-made-no-commitment-provide-financing-support-airasia-says-ministry The Business Times en 2026-10-20T11:20:11+08:00 Malaysia has made no commitment to provide financing support to AirAsia, says ministry https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b40984d52a6c5c79673f32859687daf67677c7e266fb37ae4c3583baa39ab1e1 AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes said the government talks focused on aviation-related costs, not financial assistance. AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes said the government talks focused on aviation-related costs, not financial assistance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/gcash-parent-mynts-steady-debut-after-us1-billion-ipo-offers-hope-philippine-market-revival?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T10:45:54+08:00 GCash parent Mynt’s steady debut after US$1 billion IPO offers hope for Philippine market revival https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e53ee2a384e80cfe77b3e25795cd6b5c9a3b7f67c37f5c1f7923bcf17b4003ae Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr was present at the start of trading in Mynt shares at the Philippine Stock Exchange on Tuesday (Oct 20). Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr was present at the start of trading in Mynt shares at the Philippine Stock Exchange on Tuesday (Oct 20). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/rhb-cuts-sgx-target-price-s20-30-after-softer-expected-q1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T10:32:00+08:00 RHB cuts SGX target price to S$20.30 after softer-than-expected Q1 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de5515e91293ec27270fac7444f64a966a73c283b5680094107f6d0924980d99 SGX’s implied securities and derivatives activity for the first half of FY2027 track 7.4% and 10.2% below RHB’s expectations, respectively. SGX’s implied securities and derivatives activity for the first half of FY2027 track 7.4% and 10.2% below RHB’s expectations, respectively. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/most-singapore-households-expect-inflation-rise-over-next-year-survey?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T10:20:00+08:00 Most Singapore households expect inflation to rise over next year: survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69a9acf8c58fdb7231cdb9cbdc9af1e85074d529a445191b0c5dc2982257fcda Expectations for price increases vary across spending categories, with transport recording the largest rise. Expectations for price increases vary across spending categories, with transport recording the largest rise. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-korea-japan-shares-fall-asian-stocks-decline-break-us-chip-rally The Business Times en 2026-10-20T09:58:26+08:00 South Korea, Japan shares fall as Asian stocks decline in break from US chip rally https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4cd66ac9dbbeeace8c09c5de9380a89665aa29438240e28fd8cf7672ebb39315 As at 9.35 am Tokyo time, the Nikkei 225 futures (OSE) fell 0.8% and Japan’s Topix retreated 0.9%. As at 9.35 am Tokyo time, the Nikkei 225 futures (OSE) fell 0.8% and Japan’s Topix retreated 0.9%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/asias-ultra-wealthy-next-gen-have-least-say-post-sale-plans-family-business-julius-baer?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T09:30:00+08:00 Asia’s ultra-wealthy next-gen have least say in post-sale plans for family business: Julius Baer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3d82dc5fa81d2c20c85766506bed14b82d6d6e981a847c725fc59631f1fe53a8 In a Julius Baer report, only 8.4% of respondents advising UHNW families in Asia say the next generation is active in post-exit plans. In a Julius Baer report, only 8.4% of respondents advising UHNW families in Asia say the next generation is active in post-exit plans. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/two-horse-race-openai-seeks-accelerate-fundraising-ahead-anthropic-ipo-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-10-20T09:23:06+08:00 ‘Two-horse race’: OpenAI seeks to accelerate fundraising ahead of Anthropic IPO, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9621791b5d3b8aaac4a9d51bce8ae4948d660f37085d2a1b9dd350dd62960f9 The rapid timetable partly reflects a desire to get ahead of Anthropic as both frontier labs increasingly tap a similar investor base. The rapid timetable partly reflects a desire to get ahead of Anthropic as both frontier labs increasingly tap a similar investor base. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nearly-half-singapore-workers-put-least-six-unpaid-hours-week-survey?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T08:41:44+08:00 Nearly half of Singapore workers put in at least six unpaid hours a week: survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b7cb418018ae9805a23a9f0e9ae649724b2cf77939d7a2355fc24af4fab7c44c Workers who reported 16 or more unpaid hours are more likely to be fully engaged in their jobs, the survery indicated. Workers who reported 16 or more unpaid hours are more likely to be fully engaged in their jobs, the survery indicated. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-declines-bond-yields-stay-elevated-despite-oil-drop The Business Times en 2026-10-20T08:36:47+08:00 Gold declines as bond yields stay elevated despite oil drop https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dcad67d854b2bf218ddf72d5bc009255827e01550757a14033af0418407774d4 Higher rates are generally a headwind for gold as it pays no interest.  Higher rates are generally a headwind for gold as it pays no interest.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-first-resources-keppel-reit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T08:27:36+08:00 Stocks to watch: First Resources, Keppel Reit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/91b843d5bf79272ed7f631ee23dd4ccde034cffbac889f6bca69085a033bbd1d First Resources said it was confident an objective review would establish that it does not engage in land clearing by fire. First Resources said it was confident an objective review would establish that it does not engage in land clearing by fire. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/first-resources-confident-clearing-name-haze-allegations?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T08:25:22+08:00 First Resources confident of clearing name in haze allegations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/92fdbaab4f33440cf2df1145733e6fc81bddf57604db649d3249a387048c1d66 Firefighters spray water in an attempt to extinguish a wildfire at a palm oil plantation area in Central Kalimantan. First Resources has been linked to plantation areas in Indonesia where fires and smoke were detected. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-allows-dark-fleet-oil-tankers-shed-sanctions-amid-bid-boost-oil-supply The Business Times en 2026-10-20T08:24:55+08:00 US allows dark-fleet oil tankers to shed sanctions amid bid to boost oil supply https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f540bc738e242b6ec2184a485eebd99b92305d67f004f4db4441bbe72057cd94 The Trump administration is undertaking an approval process to grant sanctioned ships legitimate status so they can be used to transport non-sanctioned oil. The Trump administration is undertaking an approval process to grant sanctioned ships legitimate status so they can be used to transport non-sanctioned oil. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/keppel-reit-buy-51-stake-keppel-south-central-s610-9-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T08:12:40+08:00 Keppel Reit to buy 51% stake in Keppel South Central for S$610.9 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/21cd75a8f38a3cd20ad9159e645ebcf2deffbab3eecd59b69e2657cbb4425172 Keppel South Central in Hoe Chiang Road. The acquisition of Keppel South Central offers a pro forma distribution per unit accretion of 2.01%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/france-imposes-curfews-parts-paris-other-cities-after-nationwide-rioting The Business Times en 2026-10-20T07:45:08+08:00 France imposes curfews in parts of Paris, other cities after nationwide rioting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2bc2b03e89da0b292f51d8140d9d5e2f2f31370fbb412ad1c9525a3b111ee908 In Paris, a shopping hub hit by looters and the Place de la République, which saw weekend violence, were under curfew from 11 pm on Oct 19 to 6 am on Oct 20. In Paris, a shopping hub hit by looters and the Place de la République, which saw weekend violence, were under curfew from 11 pm on Oct 19 to 6 am on Oct 20. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/grid-transition-why-aseans-next-energy-challenge-coordination The Business Times en 2026-10-20T07:15:00+08:00 The grid is the transition: Why Asean’s next energy challenge is coordination https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b3a847e1dcc5ee3d404f9f0a4d3a0ff98568a5ac90832876590d120953a93543 The International Energy Agency projects renewables could rise from under 30% of Asean’s power mix to over 70% by 2050 with stronger interconnection. The International Energy Agency projects renewables could rise from under 30% of Asean’s power mix to over 70% by 2050 with stronger interconnection. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/goto-makes-its-indonesian-language-ai-available-public?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T07:00:00+08:00 GoTo makes its Indonesian-language AI available to the public https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe61e86d668663732f03d835234afd0af6e6d5516d8f190822d08d59b28894ba GoTo logo GoTo is making its artificial intelligence model available for free on AI platform Hugging Face. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/real-purpose-waico-chinas-ai-club The Business Times en 2026-10-20T07:00:00+08:00 The real purpose of Waico, China’s AI club https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dd5be2ca827767bf0dd5dd249cbbf8515f7466b0c94b4c69e1061178f09a3592 China launched the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization in July. China launched the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/indonesia-shields-consumers-oil-shock-energy-import-bill-jumps-40?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T07:00:00+08:00 Indonesia shields consumers from oil shock as energy import bill jumps 40% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/807cb086de2ef668d5f34d2d4af179da06ab2557290d1477e3642a93ac0f3c61 Jakarta’s skyline. Keeping domestic energy prices low protects household purchasing power and helps contain inflation, but requires Indonesia to devote more of its Budget to subsidies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/future-of-work/age-ai-what-university-education?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T07:00:00+08:00 In the age of AI, what is a university education for? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/63a71c249d1853e6af4968c8a53801c62755a1bb95a0eed44b16ec548448317b Universities see their role in equipping students with a foundation that can sustain them beyond their first job. Universities see their role in equipping students with a foundation that can sustain them beyond their first job. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ipos-are-not-only-vehicle-kkr-heads-record-exits-even-firms-stay-private-longer?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T07:00:00+08:00 ‘IPOs are not the only vehicle’: KKR heads for record exits even as firms stay private for longer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0567d3f8482a65fb8d93f5342501f052c979269cc5920b45d0e834140475698 In Asia, KKR has larger portfolio allocations in Japan and India relative to other markets, though allocation trends shift every few years. In Asia, KKR has larger portfolio allocations in Japan and India relative to other markets, though allocation trends shift every few years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/when-it-too-late-financial-planning?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T07:00:00+08:00 When is it too late for financial planning? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/99bc70e4f1da4c3aa4a5d61481571f43038e23099bf15cab593abaf9facc1354 When it comes to retirement adequacy, longevity is sobering because of the risk of outliving one’s resources When it comes to retirement adequacy, longevity is sobering because of the risk of outliving one’s resources https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nvidia-backed-nscale-anthropic-talks-new-us45-billion-ai-cloud-deal-source-says The Business Times en 2026-10-20T06:54:48+08:00 Nvidia-backed Nscale, Anthropic in talks for new US$45 billion AI cloud deal, source says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/425b8ea1adbcf4db110646854f46445fff222e1a3e6b3ddafe6283140621b69c Nscale is seeking another major deal with the AI lab for a second facility at its Monarch data centre campus in West Virginia. Nscale is seeking another major deal with the AI lab for a second facility at its Monarch data centre campus in West Virginia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/houthi-attack-kills-53-yemen-government-training-camp-officials-say The Business Times en 2026-10-20T06:36:22+08:00 Houthi attack kills 53 at Yemen government training camp, officials say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ea9abcfc4093faa01dcc88915de984f49918261278f43e744680a9bafe7135e Houthi forces (pictured) and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces have traded attacks since the Houthis’ September advance towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Houthi forces (pictured) and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces have traded attacks since the Houthis’ September advance towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-wavers-near-five-month-high-irans-hormuz-threats-vie-flows The Business Times en 2026-10-20T06:15:41+08:00 Oil wavers near five-month high as Iran’s Hormuz threats vie with flows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2bbc907c3b1d240d98220896742fd636f51e3248af1a000d912e2803c650a6cd Iran has “no choice” but to assert control over Hormuz for security, said the country’s vice-president on Oct 19. Iran has “no choice” but to assert control over Hormuz for security, said the country’s vice-president on Oct 19. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-slip-france-unrest-dents-sentiment The Business Times en 2026-10-20T06:05:07+08:00 European shares slip as France unrest dents sentiment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/846ee9c73cbc406152cc186d53a4fbf926e164aa6fb33f32c40fab4434f32bef Protests have soured investor sentiment towards a country grappling with weak growth and rising debt. Protests have soured investor sentiment towards a country grappling with weak growth and rising debt. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nasdaq-climbs-chip-and-ai-linked-stocks-bounce-back The Business Times en 2026-10-20T05:51:57+08:00 Nasdaq climbs as chip and AI-linked stocks bounce back https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9ed05900195e85c5242b39aa74906a3d8f017eb30e83aad14945b5b3750e3d37 Closing up 1.6% on Oct 19, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index snapped an eight-day losing streak. Closing up 1.6% on Oct 19, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index snapped an eight-day losing streak. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/why-freight-rates-are-climbing-faster-oil-prices-asia-pacific?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T05:00:00+08:00 Why freight rates are climbing faster than oil prices in Asia-Pacific https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/13e7d71be6e1ba2e2ee85668eaa1441aefa3926270168703d7a406b494d0dbe6 What happens when oil prices spike, and shippers, sellers & buyers face higher costs? What happens when oil prices spike, and shippers, sellers & buyers face higher costs? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-sp-500-nasdaq-open-higher-ai-stocks-rebound-ahead-major-earnings The Business Times en 2026-10-19T21:57:29+08:00 US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as AI stocks rebound ahead of major earnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e83b62a05128024132936bfbcaac64987ac565f5f9f77423b09fc2a3c063004b The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 23.8 points, or 0.05 per cent, to 51,978.58 at the open.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 23.8 points, or 0.05 per cent, to 51,978.58 at the open.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mi-material-focusing-things-we-can-control-it-launches-s215-million-sgx-ipo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T21:56:37+08:00 Mi Material focusing on ‘things that we can control’ as it launches S$215 million SGX IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/31ba9850b6c7d6d255fa2e207b386c24cf629f5634ee6643a0b2a6950e1605d1 Mi Material CEO Kevin Tan (left) with the company’s executive director Heng Kok Lin. Mi Material CEO Kevin Tan (left) with the company’s executive director Heng Kok Lin. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/riyadh-airport-restricts-jet-traffic-wake-houthi-attacks The Business Times en 2026-10-19T21:48:00+08:00 Riyadh Airport restricts jet traffic in wake of Houthi attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/44966e5c8704fdfcc5526c62a293191f50ad35b9122ace8179b509586ffbf1c5 Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct 8, 2026. Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct 8, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/vietjet-hit-global-asset-freeze-fitzwalter-dispute The Business Times en 2026-10-19T21:19:30+08:00 VietJet hit with global asset freeze in FitzWalter dispute https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dce67cd5d88827ef6f49d6eec0ca43b40e063ff9c99f73c7393272a85428e8c2 A VietJet aircraft. The Vietnamese low-cost carrier has been hit with a global asset freeze by a UK court after continually refusing to pay a US$250 million of debt to a London investment firm.  The freeze applies to VietJet’s assets worth up to US$251.6 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/euro-drops-amid-high-energy-prices-and-street-riots-france The Business Times en 2026-10-19T20:58:52+08:00 Euro drops amid high energy prices and street riots in France https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1974bb73918335cd44dc917f716e7d97d589b16c6a4ac13630851ef9a15346ec The single currency tends to come under sustained pressure only if French political tensions spill beyond national borders and weigh on sentiment across the eurozone. The single currency tends to come under sustained pressure only if French political tensions spill beyond national borders and weigh on sentiment across the eurozone. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/fed-sees-ai-boom-adding-inflation-headache The Business Times en 2026-10-19T20:38:25+08:00 Fed sees AI boom adding to inflation headache https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e35240b944c29470b010349769b4bcc22d7b4606e44f490eaedeeb5f4c5a4967 Fed officials say further interest rate hikes are likely needed and are now debating the pace and extent. Fed officials say further interest rate hikes are likely needed and are now debating the pace and extent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-slip-french-unrest-earnings-focus The Business Times en 2026-10-19T20:01:42+08:00 European shares slip on French unrest; earnings in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 was down 0.79 per cent at 639.63 points by 0913 GMT on Monday. The Stoxx 600 was down 0.79 per cent at 639.63 points by 0913 GMT on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/asus-secures-us2-billion-hsbc-arranged-loan-support-ai-push?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T20:01:32+08:00 Asus secures US$2 billion HSBC-arranged loan to support AI push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fed692179301f0ae9d62bfb34e2df957af185c77e8dfec6891e7d623dfb98c3f Asus says it will develop an artificial intelligence strategy that spans cloud AI, edge AI and physical AI. Asus says it will develop an artificial intelligence strategy that spans cloud AI, edge AI and physical AI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/sinar-mas-app-says-most-fires-began-outside-3-supplier-concessions-amid-singapore-haze-scrutiny?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T19:48:27+08:00 Sinar Mas’ APP says most fires began outside 3 supplier concessions amid Singapore haze scrutiny https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4084e6f8172d472dba7282dd22355e642154c2b1365c3702d216d60ebe3e6eeb The recurring transboundary haze has led to the scrutiny of regional agriculture companies’ fire prevention measures and accountability. The recurring transboundary haze has led to the scrutiny of regional agriculture companies’ fire prevention measures and accountability. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/ai-agents-targeted-1200-websites-and-compromised-more-100-report The Business Times en 2026-10-19T19:28:59+08:00 AI agents targeted 1,200 websites and compromised more than 100: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a2f4ba21a67eab9b6f3f3445975eb828714906c9cadf88f8bcd273e0522e573 Snorre Fagerland said his find was real-life evidence that commercially available AI agents could pull off complex intrusions from start to finish without human intervention. Snorre Fagerland said his find was real-life evidence that commercially available AI agents could pull off complex intrusions from start to finish without human intervention. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-signals-overnight-rate-set-become-main-policy-benchmark The Business Times en 2026-10-19T19:00:17+08:00 China signals overnight rate set to become main policy benchmark https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fad8cfaab89d01cd5577b0112c074dbd6ff40a21ba19b319d50117cc26b5e8f Aligning the tenor of central bank operations with overnight repo rates would make the PBOC’s guidance more precise, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng said. Aligning the tenor of central bank operations with overnight repo rates would make the PBOC’s guidance more precise, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-shares-fall-local-banks-end-mixed-sti-down-0-11?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T18:46:26+08:00 Singapore shares fall as local banks end mixed; STI down 0.1% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de5515e91293ec27270fac7444f64a966a73c283b5680094107f6d0924980d99 Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 276 to 178, after 908.6 million securities worth S$1.6 billion change hands. Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 276 to 178, after 908.6 million securities worth S$1.6 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-191?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 19) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9590807badcdaa04f20e5b3cdb6cff740c9b381b18b67cf2dae7088d581855dd Government agencies are considering legal, regulatory and economic measures to exert pressure on companies responsible for the haze, said Senior Minister K Shanmugam. Government agencies are considering legal, regulatory and economic measures to exert pressure on companies responsible for the haze, said Senior Minister K Shanmugam. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-appreciates-efforts-prabowo-and-his-administration-solve-haze-issue-shanmugam?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T17:48:57+08:00 Singapore appreciates efforts by Prabowo and his administration to solve haze issue: Shanmugam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4084e6f8172d472dba7282dd22355e642154c2b1365c3702d216d60ebe3e6eeb A police officer and firefighters attempted to extinguish a wildfire at an oil palm plantation area in South Arut, Kalimantan, on Oct 18. A police officer and firefighters attempted to extinguish a wildfire at an oil palm plantation area in South Arut, Kalimantan, on Oct 18. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/asia-pulp-paper-tied-haze-linked-suppliers-given-temporary-restrictions-sec?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T17:27:07+08:00 Asia Pulp & Paper, tied to haze-linked suppliers, given temporary restrictions by SEC https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2635c784931cd6e76081a375e323e5eb5eac71a1fc8e28bb1fe674d3fed7399f Vessels in the distance shrouded in haze as smoke from regional forest fires reduces visibility across Singapore, Oct 17, 2026. Vessels in the distance shrouded in haze as smoke from regional forest fires reduces visibility across Singapore, Oct 17, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/lindt-ousts-ceo-after-poor-european-results-two-outlook-cuts The Business Times en 2026-10-19T17:13:11+08:00 Lindt ousts CEO after poor European results, two outlook cuts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ac6948059b6f6bd20e33e50ad99c4f3a3b1ef490eb8094222685add7ca5e3ccd Weaker customer sentiment in Lindt’s German-speaking markets has been a growing concern.  Weaker customer sentiment in Lindt’s German-speaking markets has been a growing concern.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-use-every-legal-and-regulatory-lever-against-companies-linked-haze-shanmugam?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T17:10:56+08:00 Singapore to use ‘every legal and regulatory lever’ against companies linked to haze: Shanmugam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7313a6be4f2ab565a577750007264703ad171de66a1db5609a3f6d206493d2d4 Senior Minister K Shanmugam said that government agencies are considering legal, regulatory and economic measures to exert pressure on companies responsible for the haze. Senior Minister K Shanmugam said that government agencies are considering legal, regulatory and economic measures to exert pressure on companies responsible for the haze. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/french-violence-raises-alert-protests-flare-across-europe The Business Times en 2026-10-19T16:08:38+08:00 French violence raises alert as protests flare across Europe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d42097bba6e01858f37db6a9002b47e83bad181c4710a3fcdbfb91a2742db4b0 Police officers in riot gear stand guard a day after demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, Paris, France, Oct 18, 2026. Police officers in riot gear stand guard a day after demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, Paris, France, Oct 18, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-issues-three-new-legal-notices-firms-responsible-haze-fires?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T15:24:27+08:00 Singapore issues three new legal notices to firms responsible for haze fires https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2635c784931cd6e76081a375e323e5eb5eac71a1fc8e28bb1fe674d3fed7399f A person walks near the breakwater at Marina East with vessels in the distance shrouded in haze as smoke from regional forest fires reduces visibility across Singapore. Singapore clocked 12 consecutive days of “unhealthy” Pollutant Standards Index readings until Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/london-home-sellers-boost-asking-prices-again-after-tough-year The Business Times en 2026-10-19T15:22:34+08:00 London home sellers boost asking prices again after tough year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6767e298d82aeae4e952b245f221fa4c0e4e23d3fd8b902b505f4fe0bd7c7eee Sellers in London are discounting around four in 10 listings, and the average time to find a buyer has increased to 78 days, up from just 68 in May. Sellers in London are discounting around four in 10 listings, and the average time to find a buyer has increased to 78 days, up from just 68 in May. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/australia-central-banker-sees-signs-labour-market-easing The Business Times en 2026-10-19T15:15:33+08:00 Australia central banker sees signs of labour market easing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/71992cbeead482e1d18348b817c1cdb0d903cc54d69b40f9c0de7c0e5f076492 RBA assistant governor Christopher Kent said: “I’d always be a bit cautious about the monthly numbers.” RBA assistant governor Christopher Kent said: “I’d always be a bit cautious about the monthly numbers.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/thailand-targets-us417-million-land-foreign-buyer-crackdown The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:59:17+08:00 Thailand targets US$417 million of land in foreign buyer crackdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2d46838d21279ae96549d251e486db3c267c275ba0eea9826290c50f6998c89c Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul said his government is stepping up investigations into proxy arrangements and tightening scrutiny of new purchases. Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul said his government is stepping up investigations into proxy arrangements and tightening scrutiny of new purchases. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-stock-exchange-meet-msci-monday-seeking-clarification-downgrade-warning The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:36:08+08:00 Indonesia stock exchange to meet MSCI on Monday, seeking clarification on downgrade warning https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c651d06fc172c5b5ed9a7ccd62ab7a94034bbdfa9bc643436ee7c8a082e631f MSCI said Indonesia could be downgraded to the “standalone” category due to significant concerns about dysfunctions in the marke. MSCI said Indonesia could be downgraded to the “standalone” category due to significant concerns about dysfunctions in the marke. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/iras-unveils-new-digital-tools-easier-corporate-income-tax-filing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:24:05+08:00 Iras unveils new digital tools for easier corporate income tax filing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aadfb29f1fd69262c91155b5fe07cebe2bea7ad667e6c2448b5f1b2d08e30eb7 Existing efforts to simplify tax filing have seen strong take-up, says the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. Existing efforts to simplify tax filing have seen strong take-up, says the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-september-exports-rise-54-5-year-fastest-more-five-years The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:18:37+08:00 Malaysia’s September exports rise 54.5% on year, fastest in more than five years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83d489483f6c2af95f2bf56f0432257dc2be0d89a94ebe0bb4170cfc3a1bb78b Export growth in September was the quickest since April 2021. Export growth in September was the quickest since April 2021. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/anthropics-ipo-dreams-may-be-eclipsed-cloud The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:12:41+08:00 Anthropic’s IPO dreams may be eclipsed by the cloud https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7137a6c675ed89a496c0c511a5c837c68dbb71862467ba749daf8015d9780859 Anthropic is on the runway to an initial public offering in November; targeting a US$2 trillion valuation in what will be the biggest test of continued investor appetite for the AI boom. Anthropic is on the runway to an initial public offering in November; targeting a US$2 trillion valuation in what will be the biggest test of continued investor appetite for the AI boom. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/robot-will-deliver-your-food-if-it-doesnt-get-smashed-first The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:11:52+08:00 This robot will deliver your food, if it doesn’t get smashed first https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/95a9bb629beeaeb2faf4b6cd380bdd915ee5613e7314b73cfd4d5bc7c7b00918 A delivery robot from Avride is helped over a cable ramp on a sidewalk in Jersey City, New Jersey, US. Food delivery robots have faced vandalism in cities across the United States. Food delivery robots have faced vandalism in cities across the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/us-based-ai-prediction-unicorn-opens-singapore-office-target-regional-customers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:00:00+08:00 US-based AI prediction ‘unicorn’ opens Singapore office to target regional customers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fc8f72d29bd84cede6b7b40b7808f9a31e513221171d694340bea0e438e83df Ned Koh, president and founder of American AI prediction firm Aaru. He says the startup’s Singapore office will enable it to grow its partnerships with global firms and woo Asia-Pacific customers. Aaru’s president and founder Ned Koh says the startup’s Singapore office will enable it to grow its partnerships with global firms and woo Asia-Pacific customers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-us-and-ukraine-are-pulling-apart-and-what-comes-next?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:00:00+08:00 Why the US and Ukraine are pulling apart – and what comes next https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/048fef9f32ca52211c3a9efb7017d536b801bf0a56ae7c86379543cfd892c67d President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Oct 9 and announced a deal to buy Russian diesel, with a temporary sanctions relief attached. President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Oct 9 and announced a deal to buy Russian diesel, with a temporary sanctions relief attached. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/employers-urged-give-lower-wage-workers-6-8-pay-rise-under-nwcs-2027-guidelines?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:00:00+08:00 Employers urged to give lower-wage workers 6%-8% pay rise under NWC’s 2027 guidelines https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c0b6c90e633f32236ebe9cd2eb5eb0632be51267bbb2c84a34703c4f73074c4c Office workers in the Central Business District, Singapore. The National Wages Council’s latest salary increase recommendations take into account uneven growth across sectors, with some benefiting from strong AI-related demand. The National Wages Council’s recommended pay increases account for uneven growth across sectors, with some benefiting from strong AI-related demand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/boj-chief-says-underlying-inflation-quite-close-price-goal The Business Times en 2026-10-19T13:53:10+08:00 BOJ chief says underlying inflation ‘quite close’ to price goal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/35209c3db46e3dec6528429d44c70c771755026ac2c7584c03a371abfaccbfa1 BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda has reiterated that emergency bond-buying would be reserved for episodes of sharp yield rises or serious market dysfunction. BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda has reiterated that emergency bond-buying would be reserved for episodes of sharp yield rises or serious market dysfunction. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-renews-rate-cut-push-more-10-lending-costs-challenge-growth-financing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T13:28:18+08:00 Vietnam renews rate-cut push as more than 10% lending costs challenge growth financing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/90ebd5b1478bb9c3552c468f4e4d8760d04fd6a5cb614799415cd218b4577f7c Vietnam’s economy expanded more than 9% in the first nine months of 2026, after accelerating to a near double-digit rate in the third quarter. Vietnam’s economy expanded more than 9% in the first nine months of 2026, after accelerating to a near double-digit rate in the third quarter. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/global-food-inflation-expected-intensify-supply-shocks-pile The Business Times en 2026-10-19T13:14:27+08:00 Global food inflation is expected to intensify as supply shocks pile up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a00e63c124ce5516ef9782e9e08f7064b0ee0ee80adea6c2fd9239ddf467aaba Food prices in the September quarter outpaced headline inflation in 22% of 150 countries the World Bank analysed, up from 14% in the prior quarter. Food prices in the September quarter outpaced headline inflation in 22% of 150 countries the World Bank analysed, up from 14% in the prior quarter. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/en-bloc-sales-old-condos-offer-affected-owners-absd-concessions-when-buying-replacement-homes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T12:50:51+08:00 En bloc sales of old condos: Offer affected owners ABSD concessions when buying replacement homes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f59171733c143d7e858645cc8f31a2474ca685c67455d4fa394c1dc28d046756 Private residential properties in Singapore. ABSD can pose a huge obstacle for an owner who wants to buy a replacement home after an en bloc sale. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/youtrip-functions-fully-restored-after-major-outage-report?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T12:32:45+08:00 YouTrip functions fully restored after major outage report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8965f0243ee9b10b06fc415ffb2bb9fb43f34cd4b69bfa434d3248075e56e9cd Multi-currency e-wallet YouTrip says that users’ funds and accounts are safe. Multi-currency e-wallet YouTrip says that users’ funds and accounts are safe. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/changi-airport-handles-17-4-million-passengers-q3-0-4-year-year?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T12:02:59+08:00 Changi Airport handles 17.4 million passengers in Q3, up 0.4% year on year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8bd8da6b9c5438069babd0718bac5adacea860fe87a78b3adac6da3d8f84fe77 Aircraft movements, comprising landings and take-offs, are up 2.5% from the period a year ago at 93,900. Aircraft movements, comprising landings and take-offs, are up 2.5% from the period a year ago at 93,900. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/mclaren-sell-five-f1-cars-all-driven-champions-and-one-brad-pitt The Business Times en 2026-10-19T11:43:24+08:00 McLaren to sell five F1 cars, all driven by champions and one by Brad Pitt  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3cbd9ebb670020e74ee2131eed869041d7a76b1a5f9812f94d524b6c3f7ed9e4 McLaren cars on the track at the Singapore Grand Prix. McLaren are selling five fully functioning F1 cars driven by champions, including Lewis Hamilton and Ayrton Senna, with one also tested by Brad Pitt. The cars are expected to fetch tens of millions of dollars in total. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesian-exchange-seeks-calm-market-after-record-two-day-rout The Business Times en 2026-10-19T11:17:48+08:00 Indonesian exchange seeks to calm market after record two-day rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/97da8757616ef2e30e2b0164d2de97fdc90eacb5b962b3614750313056b9258c MSCI said that a downgrade of Indonesia to “frontier” status, which it raised as a possibility in January, would not reflect the severity of its issues. MSCI said that a downgrade of Indonesia to “frontier” status, which it raised as a possibility in January, would not reflect the severity of its issues. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/canadas-fairfax-revives-indias-bank-privatisation-drive-us5-6-billion-idbi-deal?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T11:00:00+08:00 Canada’s Fairfax revives India’s bank privatisation drive with US$5.6 billion IDBI deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a25a18ffcb8df01cf52743396fd71ff9fad04dd18535f0ca891db1e18b70f85 A man rides his bicycle past the IDBI Bank headquarters in Mumbai, India. The deal is seen more as a measured opening of India’s banking sector than an immediate liberalisation or the beginning of an accelerated privatisation cycle. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-home-price-slump-eases-fuelling-hopes-market-recovery The Business Times en 2026-10-19T10:51:51+08:00 China home price slump eases, fuelling hopes for market recovery https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/773055d2406b65dc146b2763dc8101e8fe223ee873a3c4d705b2da766a29413d Some observers note a modest recovery since policymakers unveiled fresh support measures in September. Some observers note a modest recovery since policymakers unveiled fresh support measures in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-economic-growth-picks-exports-boom The Business Times en 2026-10-19T10:33:30+08:00 China’s economic growth picks up as exports boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de37b2c5454468c9d1e02d9275da447d0c0f1305b2dca20ef3434f0270c19862 China is on track to top last year’s US$1.2 trillion trade surplus despite rising global tensions.  China is on track to top last year’s US$1.2 trillion trade surplus despite rising global tensions.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/layoffs-and-firing-netflix-hurries-rewrite-its-narrative The Business Times en 2026-10-19T10:04:49+08:00 With layoffs and a firing, Netflix hurries to rewrite its narrative https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d774c6dc8e0f3e7555e6b378cd124b970b8871c44b6b31ae71457f32b0e31158 Netflix is struggling to find new global hits to replace blockbuster series such as Stranger Things, which ended in 2025. Netflix is struggling to find new global hits to replace blockbuster series such as Stranger Things, which ended in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/citi-asean-investment-banking-revenue-35-regional-dealmaking-picks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T10:00:00+08:00 Citi Asean investment banking revenue up 35% as regional dealmaking picks up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3939fcc134c8d62bea4d90c219ce30080aa9cca44a110c8b7afcc4d036f8a409 Citi’s 40% rise in Q3 profit was powered by higher investment banking revenue, transactions with MNCs and higher wealth management earnings. Citi’s 40% rise in Q3 profit was powered by higher investment banking revenue, transactions with MNCs and higher wealth management earnings. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-slip-wall-street-and-bonds-benefit-oil-dip The Business Times en 2026-10-19T09:37:12+08:00 Asian stocks slip, Wall Street and bonds benefit from oil dip https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b5d0c08c89684fb8787e50e6145a3ea503e229c9b0515a4b851fc9ec8c286517 Japan’s Nikkei fell 0.7%, South Korea stocks added 0.6% and Taiwan stocks declined 1.1%. Japan’s Nikkei fell 0.7%, South Korea stocks added 0.6% and Taiwan stocks declined 1.1%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/temasek-director-lee-theng-kiat-joins-sia-board?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T09:12:12+08:00 Temasek director Lee Theng Kiat joins SIA board https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ea308d648b39f459c3ab73797ef465d858081734c911875fdcb0932cc5377d2b Lee will serve as a non-independent, non-executive director. Lee will serve as a non-independent, non-executive director. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-edges-higher-traders-ease-rate-hike-bets-warsh-speech The Business Times en 2026-10-19T08:50:20+08:00 Gold edges higher as traders ease rate hike bets on Warsh speech https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c3f5df685852ed467f619c89b8a4f6515311b480efa34b01ff3688807b04a1b3 Higher borrowing costs are a headwind for gold, which does not pay interest. Higher borrowing costs are a headwind for gold, which does not pay interest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-bumitama-agri-wee-hur-holdings-indofood-agri-resources?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T08:48:56+08:00 Stocks to watch: Bumitama Agri, Wee Hur Holdings, Indofood Agri Resources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/16c876fabf46d6b84ef161bbab0cf4179f251d4829716b46fec6d92bd09501d6 Bumitama Agri said that preliminary investigations had found no evidence linking its operations to the forest fires in Indonesia or the haze affecting Singapore Bumitama Agri said that preliminary investigations had found no evidence linking its operations to the forest fires in Indonesia or the haze affecting Singapore https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indofood-agri-tracking-hot-spots-says-no-legal-notices-received-over-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T08:48:33+08:00 Indofood Agri tracking hot spots, says no legal notices received over haze https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/af02fe555c83ccdd909b6d3e500334994d70930b0a2b8ac66b3d062036c0b904 Smoke rising from wildfire burning in Indonesia. NEA has invoked the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act against seven other Indonesian forestry and agriculture companies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/sydneys-new-us4-billion-airport-opens-barely-any-flights The Business Times en 2026-10-19T08:05:38+08:00 Sydney’s new US$4 billion airport opens with barely any flights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ae838731a6257c4f1d3158cdc7aadfdcb7a1982618d7ec7dacd27c9197586c28 Western Sydney International has attracted only a handful of airlines for the next 12 months. Western Sydney International has attracted only a handful of airlines for the next 12 months. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/kioxia-shares-face-headwinds-margin-buying-gone-wrong The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:38:19+08:00 Kioxia shares face headwinds from margin-buying gone wrong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dc94be8f05dbbc5f618ba8a8d49a916cda723cdc6d38f31115e0e3e5fe93c484 Some margin traders risk being forced to close out their positions at a lower price than they bought in. Some margin traders risk being forced to close out their positions at a lower price than they bought in. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights91?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4326017dd502cde2458969a91c3a124897ce67185dd5b7c3d492e51d16270914 A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Oct 16, 2026). A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Oct 16, 2026). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/future-of-work/bumpy-road-ahead-some-singapores-fresh-graduates-their-job-search?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 A bumpy road ahead for some of Singapore’s fresh graduates in their job search https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c25234bc0df866702f1f2d8a31959964ca3bb3bd35d2adf4fdc9aab038ae2313 A graduate survey released in March found that 88.9% of graduates secured employment within six months of graduating in 2025, down from 92.9% in 2023. A graduate survey released in March found that 88.9% of graduates secured employment within six months of graduating in 2025, down from 92.9% in 2023. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/boards-should-get-ready-explain-why-amid-new-sgx-rules?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 Boards should get ready to explain ‘why’ amid new SGX rules https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a070778235cca3d3c0b3bee215610939393d00bcb62346f8ad78c32ca0901e5 SGX logo outside its building SGX RegCo’s new disclosure rules require boards to explain more clearly the reasoning behind important choices while preserving room for commercial judgment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/philadelphia-semiconductor-indexs-bullish-momentum-stalling?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 Philadelphia Semiconductor Index’s bullish momentum stalling https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1bf8819db90654a7729da0bb4b83ea680c141d6cb47eb45ee807b640e616c14b The recent weakness in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index came after growing concerns over potential intensifying competition, capital constraints and tightening lender exposure.  The recent weakness in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index came after growing concerns over potential intensifying competition, capital constraints and tightening lender exposure.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/debt-funding-s-e-asia-startups-ticks-it-gets-tough-raise-money-exits-equity?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 Debt funding for S-E Asia startups ticks up as it gets tough to raise money via exits, equity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd2d17922b2383ff5f34cb97de880c37e62572cd091f23a81ee19676ead2d6ce Singapore skyline as seen from the Marina Barrage. Debt funding for startups in South-east Asia has jumped to US$6.1 billion in 2025, from US$487.8 million in 2023, according to data from Tracxn. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/future-of-work/5-internships-and-counting-internmaxxing-singapore-becoming-arms-race?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 5 internships and counting: Is ‘internmaxxing’ in Singapore becoming an arms race? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/25cdefab819b4924852ea70fa635e079a4d7572097ec20409f2a12ef2215bd45 Some graduates BT spoke to viewed internships as more important than a university education in helping them secure a job. Some graduates BT spoke to viewed internships as more important than a university education in helping them secure a job. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/asias-financiers-must-look-beyond-headlines-environmental-risks The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 Asia’s financiers must look beyond headlines on environmental risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57959883e947870ed64adcecd18ab20a56043bb4718343f45c56908c42fcf1a6 A photo of hazy Singapore. Banks and investors can help draw up more environmental criteria that businesses and supply chains are expected to meet. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-cloud-firm-nscale-faces-investor-pushback-over-ipo-valuation The Business Times en 2026-10-19T06:57:56+08:00 AI cloud firm Nscale faces investor pushback over IPO valuation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dd5be2ca827767bf0dd5dd249cbbf8515f7466b0c94b4c69e1061178f09a3592 The Nvidia-backed data centre developer is said to seek an IPO valuation of about US$30 billion. The Nvidia-backed data centre developer is said to seek an IPO valuation of about US$30 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-falls-five-month-high-supply-intact-despite-fighting The Business Times en 2026-10-19T06:33:23+08:00 Oil falls from five-month high as supply intact despite fighting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/edc891b9bca30c6bb00493b5d2579f4a125d4693e0b55319507dc7f4ebcb191f US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Persian Gulf oil flows had recovered to about 80% of pre-conflict levels. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Persian Gulf oil flows had recovered to about 80% of pre-conflict levels. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bond-markets-big-short-bet-gets-wakeup-call-ai-trade-wobbles The Business Times en 2026-10-19T06:24:40+08:00 Bond market’s big short bet gets wakeup call as AI trade wobbles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a7c70cba625e8bcf4bd12e317dbe0dc018e88db4adc32e2fcd81fc2d4b56e520 As concerns mount across markets over the outlook for leading AI firms, 10-year yields fell about 17 basis points last week while the Nasdaq 100 Index tumbled 5.5%. As concerns mount across markets over the outlook for leading AI firms, 10-year yields fell about 17 basis points last week while the Nasdaq 100 Index tumbled 5.5%.