https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/bangkok-floods-force-disaster-declaration-across-all-districts The Business Times en 2026-09-26T16:19:47+08:00 Bangkok floods force disaster declaration across all districts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f93b74bcf00b7c300a8227841b12f0ac745edc39339d9b6c1eaf30c03030a43f Bangkok’s governor said conditions could begin improving within six hours if there is no further rainfall. Bangkok’s governor said conditions could begin improving within six hours if there is no further rainfall. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trump-xi-summit-buys-100-days-calm-south-east-asia-could-use The Business Times en 2026-09-26T15:53:03+08:00 Trump-Xi summit buys 100 days of calm that South-east Asia could use https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ed9a92751d2b9911731b8afbc2375d7c2bd51338dea0d111aea3db8b49fb29c4 South-east Asian countries want a steadier US-China relationship, but fear deals struck over their heads, argued Hunter Marston of the Lowy Institute. South-east Asian countries want a steadier US-China relationship, but fear deals struck over their heads, argued Hunter Marston of the Lowy Institute. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-says-china-buy-10-million-tonnes-coal-2027-and-2028 The Business Times en 2026-09-26T14:44:39+08:00 US says China to buy 10 million tonnes of coal in 2027 and 2028 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/11bd7915037f6cbb0b37885d11278d4af989a7a8fdb873cfaef8c885be3b796e US products eligible for preferential tariffs include agricultural goods, seafood, timber, cosmetics and medical devices, the White House said. US products eligible for preferential tariffs include agricultural goods, seafood, timber, cosmetics and medical devices, the White House said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-coalition-says-it-intercepts-houthi-missiles-drones The Business Times en 2026-09-26T13:58:44+08:00 Saudi coalition says it intercepts Houthi missiles, drones https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fc97e57e818081c82e7dccdd794a956468c5f0e2999a306caf1bf9272d1c399c Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman (right) said he affirmed with Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir continued joint efforts against attacks on the kingdom. Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman (right) said he affirmed with Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir continued joint efforts against attacks on the kingdom. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-awaits-us-move-after-wsj-report-says-trump-rejects-peace-plan The Business Times en 2026-09-26T12:36:48+08:00 Iran awaits US move after WSJ report says Trump rejects peace plan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/73d7da79812f40b98478db69e1f1ea44252e7a05fbbece346723e560510c7223 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said at the UN that the deal would trigger a seven-day countdown to the strait’s reopening and a pause in regional fighting. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said at the UN that the deal would trigger a seven-day countdown to the strait’s reopening and a pause in regional fighting. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openais-models-accessed-public-us-census-sec-data The Business Times en 2026-09-26T11:45:22+08:00 OpenAI’s models accessed public US census, SEC data https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3c56c543f4d03782b7ccf7c06770c888d5343d8bba32ea511f601f2859fa23c6 OpenAI separately confirmed that its models accessed publicly available information from the websites during training and evaluation of the technology. OpenAI separately confirmed that its models accessed publicly available information from the websites during training and evaluation of the technology. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-seeks-withhold-us800-million-congress-approved-funds The Business Times en 2026-09-26T11:38:31+08:00 Trump seeks to withhold US$800 million in Congress-approved funds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5f541c23716c69d1f606c69c8e5e89c11ce9745cc7330ff72c6036a97c3173d7 The Supreme Court last year declined to block Trump from using the same tactic to withhold US$4.9 billion in foreign aid Congress had approved. The Supreme Court last year declined to block Trump from using the same tactic to withhold US$4.9 billion in foreign aid Congress had approved. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/pandas-are-cute-us-needs-rare-earth-magnets-trump-xi-meet-so-far-leaves-analysts-wanting-more?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-26T11:22:30+08:00 ‘Pandas are cute but US needs rare earth magnets’: Trump-Xi meet so far leaves analysts wanting more https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/70f1168c3b63d47667f07baaf8bb5e2be0f102bbd741bdccfe0fe2c816b97447 Trump talked of their “truly great friendship” as he hosted Xi on Sept 24, the second day of the visit that began with a ceremonial welcome at the White House. Trump talked of their “truly great friendship” as he hosted Xi on Sept 24, the second day of the visit that began with a ceremonial welcome at the White House. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/sk-hynixs-solidigm-weighs-ipo-could-value-unit-us150-billion-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-09-26T09:06:08+08:00 SK Hynix's Solidigm weighs IPO that could value the unit at up to US$150 billion, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e327e207ecaf4685dc7e4df15f501bef28b7595383e2a6fbf25ed72b67536835 The listing could provide a standalone valuation for a business that has become a key part of SK Hynix’s storage portfolio. The listing could provide a standalone valuation for a business that has become a key part of SK Hynix’s storage portfolio. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/yen-rises-japanese-officials-say-weak-currency-problem The Business Times en 2026-09-26T08:43:40+08:00 Yen rises as Japanese officials say weak currency is problem https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60aa9a0b34e34819290b535bd46e918c4f78f5574f595b52d04bd40d48aa4161 The yen has recently come under renewed pressure as expectations for further Federal Reserve rate increases threaten to keep the US-Japan interest-rate gap wide. The yen has recently come under renewed pressure as expectations for further Federal Reserve rate increases threaten to keep the US-Japan interest-rate gap wide. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/xi-seizes-trump-detente-seek-lasting-gains-trade-taiwan The Business Times en 2026-09-26T08:35:05+08:00 Xi seizes Trump detente to seek lasting gains on trade, Taiwan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b6eab287fffc5a27aae3df65734273d28ab5599fb82d28e846d3af7a4290e3e8 Trump declared they have “never gotten along better,” while Xi hailed their “unprecedented” timetable of meetings this year.  Trump declared they have “never gotten along better,” while Xi hailed their “unprecedented” timetable of meetings this year.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/tiktok-settles-alabama-ahead-trial-over-teen-mental-health-harms The Business Times en 2026-09-26T08:23:37+08:00 TikTok settles with Alabama ahead of trial over teen mental health harms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/609386146a075cfa782aab06650b1dd48f5f9d117517702bb5ad29e6e3401c6a TikTok also agreed to make changes to its platform, including implementing a two-hour daily time limit and pauses after 15 minutes of use. TikTok also agreed to make changes to its platform, including implementing a two-hour daily time limit and pauses after 15 minutes of use. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/manchester-city-found-guilty-nearly-all-115-premier-league-charges The Business Times en 2026-09-26T08:10:57+08:00 Manchester City found guilty of nearly all 115 Premier League charges https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27c06aa9b5d13e8aae7cdef2baa37860bfda08fc46c0f0194bc7dd92e0221438 Punishments could include a points deduction in the standings, a fine, or even expulsion from the Premier League. Punishments could include a points deduction in the standings, a fine, or even expulsion from the Premier League. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-log-weekly-gains-oil-prices-ease-mideast-tensions-linger The Business Times en 2026-09-26T08:06:39+08:00 European shares log weekly gains as oil prices ease, Mideast tensions linger https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fccdff3922620f9d3e49525da992841c75d04d284da07dbdcff139fe416b808 Among individual stocks, Finland’s Konecranes jumped to the top of the Stoxx 600, up 7.4%. Among individual stocks, Finland’s Konecranes jumped to the top of the Stoxx 600, up 7.4%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-prices-slide-about-2-us-iran-explore-path-out-war The Business Times en 2026-09-26T07:55:31+08:00 Oil prices slide about 2% as US, Iran explore path out of war https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a0edc3859ad7e3f6b2a57c59038593a3f9fa946a746a3f2c0ef58591fb20446 The premium of Brent crude over WTI rose to its highest since May for a third day in a row. The premium of Brent crude over WTI rose to its highest since May for a third day in a row. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-higher-investors-buy-ai-stocks-microsoft-rallies The Business Times en 2026-09-26T07:35:00+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends higher as investors buy AI stocks; Microsoft rallies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d2e598597211a8e67a912da144b2e95955a241e6e7545e5ae27f471b93f9f9b The S&P 500 gained 1.2% for the week, while the Nasdaq rose 2% for the week after it notched a record-high close on Tuesday. The S&P 500 gained 1.2% for the week, while the Nasdaq rose 2% for the week after it notched a record-high close on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/retirement-we-dont-have-earn The Business Times en 2026-09-26T07:00:00+08:00 The retirement we don’t have to earn https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e1980682e70d4ae6899a442c71746262e80755d9ffe021855f18404267f7278e For someone who has spent decades measuring their worth through targets, promotions and performance reviews, retirement should not require another scorecard, says the author. For someone who has spent decades measuring their worth through targets, promotions and performance reviews, retirement should not require another scorecard, says the author. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/next-ai-bottleneck-leadership-credibility The Business Times en 2026-09-26T07:00:00+08:00 The next AI bottleneck is leadership credibility https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1433af865aa31ad184a6200b83ebfb7c06a0b9382ca0942778ff68c1277571ec Credible leaders should explain how AI is expected to affect tasks and roles – who will be affected, and by roughly when – before speculation fills the gap. Credible leaders should explain how AI is expected to affect tasks and roles – who will be affected, and by roughly when – before speculation fills the gap. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/chery-icaur-v23-review-reveals-chinas-next-move-auto-game?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-26T07:00:00+08:00 Chery iCaur V23 review: This reveals China’s next move in the auto game https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/04eb4246a9fb9b8cd889ed9a33f931e907dfbcde4a9b290a0bce4fbd24537708 The iCaur V23’s energy consumption is rated at 22 kWh/100 km. The iCaur V23’s energy consumption is rated at 22 kWh/100 km. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ais-nuclear-power-push-runs-cost-and-regulatory-hurdles?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-26T00:03:49+08:00 AI’s nuclear power push runs into cost and regulatory hurdles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0527adecc71c40fb21deb80ffdf82814ec08b4c6c37566070401a1af79cb1b09 The complex reality of the US nuclear industry is that rising investor interest may not result in more electricity in time to meet the first wave of demand. The complex reality of the US nuclear industry is that rising investor interest may not result in more electricity in time to meet the first wave of demand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/why-trump-xi-summit-washington-could-be-considered-win-beijing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T23:47:22+08:00 Why the Trump-Xi summit in Washington could be considered a win for Beijing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2d0ce440abd3eb93ac2074e99e454fba1478ce5075196d0244b928264781fef China’s strategy is to ride out Trump’s term, which ends in 2029, unscathed as far as possible, notes US-China relations expert Dr Hoo Tiang Boon. China’s strategy is to ride out Trump’s term, which ends in 2029, unscathed as far as possible, notes US-China relations expert Dr Hoo Tiang Boon. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/why-high-bond-yields-look-new-normal?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T22:34:24+08:00 Why high bond yields look like the new normal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe6467f382021a2a8d4534c7bac88da1877eea7e54b192977fe645c5c076a539 In September, yields on 30-year US Treasuries hit their highest level since 2004, while Japanese peers were close to all-time highs. In September, yields on 30-year US Treasuries hit their highest level since 2004, while Japanese peers were close to all-time highs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-truce-trump-buys-valuable-time The Business Times en 2026-09-25T22:11:45+08:00 For China, a truce with Trump buys valuable time https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2d0ce440abd3eb93ac2074e99e454fba1478ce5075196d0244b928264781fef From left: Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump at a state dinner hosted by Trump for Xi in Washington. The summit has given Xi a chance to portray himself at home as a powerful and respected world leader. The summit with US President Donald Trump (right) has given Chinese President Xi Jinping a chance to portray himself at home as a powerful and respected world leader. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-dollar-falls-oil-cools-set-weekly-gain-yen-rallies?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T22:09:32+08:00 US dollar falls as oil cools but set for weekly gain; yen rallies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2cd5677c6454abee3329b56f5addb45a09d717eecc04aad72bbc75d04b2dcd1 The greenback also received a leg up from the bond sell-off, which sent long-dated US Treasury yields to their highest in more than 20 years. The greenback also received a leg up from the bond sell-off, which sent long-dated US Treasury yields to their highest in more than 20 years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/three-ex-employees-envy-group-join-ng-yu-zhi-bankruptcy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T21:59:54+08:00 Three ex-employees of Envy group join Ng Yu Zhi in bankruptcy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2ab6ece962284ff933f542572d659035ad1a707bfe53dea009ce7d1a5894e2f The Supreme Court has made bankruptcy orders against Lau Lee Sheng, Shen Xuhuai and Guo Yujia. The Supreme Court has made bankruptcy orders against Lau Lee Sheng, Shen Xuhuai and Guo Yujia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-finance-minister-sees-2-5-growth-next-year-investment-led-policies?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T21:44:12+08:00 Thai finance minister sees 2.5% growth next year on investment-led policies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c1d700b6dc15d19292d96443d7ed0938c4828d313f0dfd20799642b0451691a7 The baht has weakened by 5.6% against the US dollar so far this year. The baht has weakened by 5.6% against the US dollar so far this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-edges-ai-enthusiasm-eases-worries-over-higher-oil-prices-yields The Business Times en 2026-09-25T21:43:33+08:00 Wall Street edges up as AI enthusiasm eases worries over higher oil prices, yields https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a0e3c42838caa1e116b6715104f40678411ad1c7b6a6adeefcb4dd4a53fa17a Artificial intelligence optimism has offset worries regarding high oil prices and rising US Treasury yields. Artificial intelligence optimism has offset worries regarding high oil prices and rising US Treasury yields. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/long-term-renewable-energy-policies-accelerate-asean-result-iran-war-report?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T21:32:52+08:00 Long-term renewable energy policies accelerate in Asean as a result of Iran war: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9eff7323b5cfa4bc8380aed95fb64579476039ddd96e763cfbc550076786d100 Most of the policies in the six states focus on expanding solar capacity, with policies designed to lower the costs of rooftop solar systems. Most of the policies in the six states focus on expanding solar capacity, with policies designed to lower the costs of rooftop solar systems. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/income-insurance-appoints-former-manulife-singapore-top-man-new-ceo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T20:15:26+08:00 Income Insurance appoints former Manulife Singapore top man as new CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/01edd6643ae8a997158e5fdc312b3f5080a0d06f883e0078fd5d2282e5d8ad22 Khoo Kah Siang, who helmed Manulife Asia’s emerging markets division, will assume his new position on Jan 23, 2027 Khoo Kah Siang, who helmed Manulife Asia’s emerging markets division, will assume his new position on Jan 23, 2027 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/talk-diesel-export-ban-deepens-us-crude-futures-discount-global-benchmark The Business Times en 2026-09-25T19:54:52+08:00 Talk of diesel export ban deepens US crude futures’ discount to global benchmark https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5046b43583c3ae30f542971492e396501a719e17774895f21499d801cd7d5453 The price of diesel fuel is shown at a petrol kiosk in Encinitas, California, US. The widening WTI-Brent spread could be an indicator of higher petrol prices to come, while in the longer term, diesel prices could also begin rising again. The widening WTI-Brent spread could be an indicator of higher petrol prices to come, while in the longer term, diesel prices could also begin rising again. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/crypto-alternative-assets/bitget-suspends-withdrawals-after-hackers-take-us352-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T19:54:45+08:00 Bitget suspends withdrawals after hackers take US$352 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ac248312eb580d87da4e6977617badcc15c45bc048244bdd3fe50fb99a1c4454 The hack continues a spate of recent attacks that have put crypto cybersecurity in the spotlight. The hack continues a spate of recent attacks that have put crypto cybersecurity in the spotlight. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/centurion-acquire-yan-woo-building-hong-kong-us46-4-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T19:09:22+08:00 Centurion to acquire Yan Woo building in Hong Kong for US$46.4 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b166f1877dfaeac795595bed7e38fdffe9f756a4c23a553155f0a7c409d35a91 Completed in 2000, Yan Woo Building comprises 42 apartment units and 9 commercial units. Completed in 2000, Yan Woo Building comprises 42 apartment units and 9 commercial units. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-213-singapore-public-sector-green-bond-issuance-nears-limit-companies-lag-physical-climate?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 213: Singapore public-sector green bond issuance nears limit; companies lag on physical climate risk assessment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/267452e79ac80893bd46018f5d9115e5ca272351dabb2fb849f0ea35da0b293e Annual issuance of Singapore sovereign green bonds averaged about S$3.2 billion between 2022 and 2026. Annual issuance of Singapore sovereign green bonds averaged about S$3.2 billion between 2022 and 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-251?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 25) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60dd699d2c77dff56a7d0f24b6628727bca86e621fe61b1de0286652cd16fca7 The government is undertaking a review to address assertions made in a recently published research paper. The government is undertaking a review to address assertions made in a recently published research paper. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/incidence-civil-servants-buying-property-near-unannounced-mrt-stations-concern-may-not-establish?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T18:30:00+08:00 Incidence of civil servants buying property near unannounced MRT stations ‘a concern’, but may not establish misconduct: PSD https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60dd699d2c77dff56a7d0f24b6628727bca86e621fe61b1de0286652cd16fca7 The government is reviewing civil servants’ property purchase transactions to address assertions made in a recently published research paper. The government is reviewing civil servants’ property purchase transactions to address assertions made in a recently published research paper. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-rise-banks-lead-gains-sti-adds-1-week?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T18:24:33+08:00 Singapore shares rise as banks lead gains; STI adds 1% for the week https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a40e35e8ae3d2e7cffa9e420fc5817afbbfbc7663fff62094062e8fa9c3736f Across the broader market, losers outnumbered gainers 275 to 232 on Sep 25. Across the broader market, losers outnumbered gainers 275 to 232 on Sep 25. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/upgraded-singapore-tennis-open-has-plenty-potential-be-even-bigger?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T18:00:00+08:00 Upgraded Singapore Tennis Open has plenty of potential to be even bigger https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4a73f86d407e20d839615361da0a6b862854ed8a12909bf0a06069e517ac2d7b Laura Ceccarelli says: “As tournament directors, we are responsible for the planning, the preparation and coordination, and to ensure the event goes ahead smoothly.” Laura Ceccarelli says: “As tournament directors, we are responsible for the planning, the preparation and coordination, and to ensure the event goes ahead smoothly.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/bonds-oil-ai-and-copper-decoding-divergent-signals-shifting-global-economy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T17:46:00+08:00 Bonds, oil, AI and copper - Decoding divergent signals in a shifting global economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd8e3edc5ac2835450d46c9ec67b83e8159ecd0d9de6032423734002488a7f0e Are markets pricing in genuine productivity gains or just riding another hype cycle? Are markets pricing in genuine productivity gains or just riding another hype cycle? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ceo-wanted-law-society-puts-out-job-ad-chief-executive-role-lead-institutional-renewal-amid-police?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T17:34:56+08:00 CEO wanted: Law Society puts out job ad for chief executive role to lead ‘institutional renewal’ amid police probe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/991d0942c99d5187ff45424b95d96dc520d3a452a97cbba4b1933fcde9412d73 LawSoc weathered a leadership row in 2025, with Tan Cheng Han of WongPartnership becoming president. LawSoc weathered a leadership row in 2025, with Tan Cheng Han of WongPartnership becoming president. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-population-rises-1-6-6-21-million-driven-construction-workers-key-projects-t5?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T17:20:21+08:00 Singapore population rises 1.6% to 6.21 million, driven by construction workers for key projects like T5 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9168db067503b59bba5bce545f50cb1bbc812fa2f0535218c403b8ae8f973e1f Office workers cross Robinson Road near McCallum Street in Singapore. Singapore’s total population is up by 97,300 from a year earlier, with non-residents adding 70,300, citizens 24,200 and permanent residents 2,800. Singapore’s total population is up by 97,300 from a year earlier, with non-residents adding 70,300, citizens 24,200 and permanent residents 2,800. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ubs-gains-report-it-mulling-ways-avoid-swiss-bank-rules?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T17:19:37+08:00 UBS gains on report of it mulling ways to avoid Swiss bank rules https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/948022285507d54c9bd511dc03964136ff62e08de4cf69956f61db2864f10d6c UBS has estimated that the new rules would require it to hold an extra US$16 billion in CET1 capital. UBS has estimated that the new rules would require it to hold an extra US$16 billion in CET1 capital. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/billions-collateral-damage-hidden-cost-australias-housing-slowdown The Business Times en 2026-09-25T17:04:09+08:00 Billions in collateral damage: The hidden cost of Australia’s housing slowdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/18d36a87b7701fe3cb0b7c2a5fd40f381961378fa7ce01a7fa6ae5caec7a5c16 The abrupt slowdown illustrates how Australia’s housing slump is rippling far beyond real estate agents and mortgage lenders. The abrupt slowdown illustrates how Australia’s housing slump is rippling far beyond real estate agents and mortgage lenders. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-exports-surge-most-four-years-ai-china-demand?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T16:49:58+08:00 Thai exports surge most in four years on AI, China demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/70a8c724a848c98659bec52408c857cbb01221d3a135832b3561b5f41bcd01d3 A cargo ship is loaded with containers while docked at the port of Bangkok, in Bangkok, Thailand, Apr 3, 2025. Thailand’s trade deficit narrowed to US$2.5 billion from US$3.6 billion in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/lifting-wait-out-period-unlikely-trigger-price-surge-hdb-resale-market-nus-survey?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T16:30:59+08:00 Lifting of wait-out period unlikely to trigger price surge in HDB resale market: NUS survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/db96590ea7cb94142cd6609bbce219e52e3518e3cea5a9cb90f55dd79184b68a Property players expect the Outside Central Region to experience the strongest price and volume growth from transitioning private homeowners.  Property players expect the Outside Central Region to experience the strongest price and volume growth from transitioning private homeowners.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/anz-bankers-hong-kong-singapore-australia-exit-revamp The Business Times en 2026-09-25T16:30:22+08:00 ANZ bankers in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia to exit in revamp https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/81f67ca6479e272a5e1416c65f19c338644ad6c710b6c586cfe4b71aecad426e People walk past an ANZ Bank building in the Sydney Central Business District. As part of its overhaul, the lender will discontinue its non-bank ESG origination and independent financial advisory function. As part of its overhaul, ANZ will discontinue its non-bank ESG origination and independent financial advisory function. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/jpmorgan-chase-halogen-ite-partner-provide-mentoring-practical-skills-students?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T16:12:41+08:00 JPMorgan Chase, Halogen, ITE partner to provide mentoring, practical skills to students https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8ea808cefe28a7bda9edfab906bd1342aad7d39adb79ebada46d7c57a41476b0 image of jpmorgan mentors and ITE student mentees together (From left) Mentor Kristof Trautwein with mentees Firmansyah Rohaizat and Pearlyn Puar, and mentor Tan Chiew Sze. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-smes-set-bigger-role-chipmakers-localise-supply-chains-star-deputy-chief?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T16:06:17+08:00 Singapore SMEs set for bigger role as chipmakers localise supply chains: A*Star deputy chief https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ae94b30ef70d2dfa23c8a942edad7b49626ead8fdeb2a38ecbeda9c4efd7edb1 A*Star’s Yeo Yee Chia leads Singapore’s first research innovation and enterprise flagship in semiconductors. A*Star’s Yeo Yee Chia leads Singapore’s first research innovation and enterprise flagship in semiconductors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/workplace-war-over-iced-coffee-reveals-bigger-issue The Business Times en 2026-09-25T16:01:01+08:00 The workplace war over iced coffee reveals a bigger issue https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/93e6646f0923c4fccb9b5e29219becd25ac5320285c4d26a844f45dcb7a41f98 A woman drinks an iced coffee in a plastic takeaway cup. To bosses from older generations, bringing an iced coffee to a job interview can signal a complete lack of understanding of the workplace’s unwritten rules. To bosses from older generations, bringing an iced coffee to a job interview can signal a complete lack of understanding of the workplace’s unwritten rules. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/sia-engineering-rolls-royce-jv-saesl-offer-30-work-study-places-2027?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T15:52:25+08:00 SIA Engineering, Rolls-Royce JV SAESL to offer 30 work-study places from 2027  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6042ff780c79aed61d12e6a259b2ff95817db43cd8458c1b1fddcb84ef7f8ef2 Chris Pattinson, chief executive, SAESL (front left), and Dr David Low, chief executive, A*Star Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (front right), signing one of the four MOUs on Wednesday. Chris Pattinson, chief executive, SAESL (front left), and Dr David Low, chief executive, A*Star Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (front right), signing one of the four MOUs on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/after-gold-rush-malaysias-durian-industry-gets-thornier?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T15:30:00+08:00 After the gold rush: Malaysia’s durian industry gets thornier https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a9ce56122227d830cb7c736e07021fc883898eed3c152e6324ebd73957b847f Malaysia’s durian market is confronting a supply surge, as years of heavy plantation investments yield a domestic glut and test farmgate prices. Malaysia’s durian market is confronting a supply surge, as years of heavy plantation investments yield a domestic glut and test farmgate prices. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asian-stocks-weather-bond-storm-oil-retreats-slightly1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T15:07:19+08:00 Asian stocks weather bond storm, oil retreats slightly https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2b2c3b9359e8b3e38a829354526b9af1fbc750af448626b60e1e27079fda14f The Fed’s return to rate hikes on Sep 16 is rippling across global markets, with smaller central banks shifting to a more hawkish stance. The Fed’s return to rate hikes on Sep 16 is rippling across global markets, with smaller central banks shifting to a more hawkish stance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/finding-success-female-portfolio-manager-think-logically-independently-and-communicate?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T15:00:00+08:00 Finding success as a female portfolio manager: Think logically, independently and communicate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be210116f2f012dc4b972797407c94f9858d9f949d0d7e0f97ea71ac07a50158 Low Guan Yi, head of Asia fixed income at M&G Investments, covers 10 markets as portfolio manager. Low Guan Yi, head of Asia fixed income at M&G Investments, covers 10 markets as portfolio manager. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/tissot-looks-past-shape-future?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T14:15:00+08:00 Tissot looks to the past to shape the future https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fd22fea87f1073edebe74dbfe59421068aff9345229b2814cedbce00c87957ab PRX Quartz Chronograph PRX Quartz Chronograph https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hdb-reviewing-jumbo-flat-scheme-after-telok-blangah-unit-listed-sale-s2-18m?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T14:09:15+08:00 HDB reviewing ‘jumbo’ flat scheme after Telok Blangah unit listed for sale at S$2.18m https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e079c9f0f7cd08442cd295705c7d14a9e089851549c5d2665091c59e67f33ad HDB said the listed price of S$2.18 million for the flat at 93B Telok Blangah Street 31 was “significantly higher” than comparable transactions in the area. HDB said the listed price of S$2.18 million for the flat at 93B Telok Blangah Street 31 was “significantly higher” than comparable transactions in the area. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/ode-century-watchmaking?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T14:00:00+08:00 An ode to a century of watchmaking https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dedc8fed454b83b193a76793ea8e3e91d3d33863a740e2bc166810713ef0bb3f Tudor Northflag Tudor Northflag https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/patek-philippe-reimagines-tradition-through-innovation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T13:45:00+08:00 Patek Philippe reimagines tradition through innovation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1bf57eeaf5b642239d8552952ff01f7fe7162274d14ff75896e48d60a45c2acf The Cubitus Perpetual Calendar Skeleton The Cubitus Perpetual Calendar Skeleton https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/shedding-new-light-alhambra?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T13:30:00+08:00 Shedding new light on Alhambra https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1d275cd3af527064dd564a09413d6639414dfe22614f3e28b90a7ded215dbb56 Joining the Alhambra collection are pieces in pink enamel. Joining the Alhambra collection are pieces in pink enamel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trump-welcomes-chinas-xi-fanfare-no-breakthroughs-emerge The Business Times en 2026-09-25T13:22:14+08:00 Trump welcomes China’s Xi with fanfare, but no breakthroughs emerge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/053730ed9ba8093de170fa95b2d89f483ca2ba9566b5c23824bee762e518c8b8 From left: China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan, China’s President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Sep 24. From left: China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan, China’s President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Sep 24. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/celebration-serpent?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T13:15:00+08:00 In celebration of the Serpent https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9313cea56894fa26e11d836e4ec1b5f6787219cc627ac12014f2bb917dddbd8c Serpenti Tubogas brooch. Serpenti Tubogas brooch. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/omega-and-golf-silver-jubilee-set-swiss-alps?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T13:00:00+08:00 Omega and golf: A silver jubilee set in the Swiss Alps https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/abe95ce3e2bc49122da0e9f7838e0cbde56d1aedc7cb274488125baa89b3a666 The Omega European Masters is one of the continent’s most prestigious golf tournaments. The Omega European Masters is one of the continent’s most prestigious golf tournaments. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/singapore-judge-raises-doubts-iron-ore-trader-radiant-world-owed-us1-billion The Business Times en 2026-09-25T12:53:09+08:00 Singapore judge raises doubts iron ore trader Radiant World is owed US$1 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62ff2141d6ca5c60d855701f993030dadf4d472390327ec30da9c79e5e01681d The judge also rejected Radiant World’s argument that a claim against Glencore for about US$2 billion should be regarded as a “realisable asset”. The judge also rejected Radiant World’s argument that a claim against Glencore for about US$2 billion should be regarded as a “realisable asset”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-court-case-risks-election-rerun-renewed-political-turmoil The Business Times en 2026-09-25T12:51:05+08:00 Thai court case risks election rerun, renewed political turmoil https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b5cf9fe76246b51f08b61974b87c537fd29a2e196828124c08472e49c8f4bcc6 Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party has formed one of the country’s most politically secure governments in years since its February win. Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party has formed one of the country’s most politically secure governments in years since its February win. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hsbc-scraps-us25500-members-club-perk-hong-kong-bankers The Business Times en 2026-09-25T12:35:27+08:00 HSBC scraps US$25,500 members’ club perk for Hong Kong bankers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2f0d25484520eda2bbc3a4a8eb050aa2c2d0254625e4cbed03a54e3e35b5d4a HSBC said it expects its restructuring effort to yield US$2 billion in total cost savings, up from US$1.5 billion.  HSBC said it expects its restructuring effort to yield US$2 billion in total cost savings, up from US$1.5 billion.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/rising-yields-oil-prices-put-asian-equities-tug-war-ai-boom-hsbc?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T12:27:44+08:00 Rising yields, oil prices put Asian equities in ‘tug of war’ with AI boom: HSBC https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/120e437cd4156fe780aa54e7e1b31e8e72539bc78d96d673224d18604294502d A financial data screen showing the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea. South Korea is a market that has benefited from the phenomenal growth in AI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/turkey-pakistan-rally-behind-saudi-arabia-under-joint-defence-pact-houthi-attacks-intensify The Business Times en 2026-09-25T12:10:33+08:00 Turkey, Pakistan rally behind Saudi Arabia under joint defence pact as Houthi attacks intensify https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/da4d6bff95bbbd5462085058d216586984f61a33b5d4b52dcd4457d3853bcd7b Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif in Saudi Arabia on Aug 7. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif in Saudi Arabia on Aug 7. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-katayama-says-trump-voiced-concern-over-weak-yen-summit-takaichi The Business Times en 2026-09-25T12:03:11+08:00 Japan’s Katayama says Trump voiced concern over weak yen in summit with Takaichi https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62503f05f236fb2979e05ebeebb9e25507ea3b80923f875675bc9ed708c345d1 The yen briefly strengthened in overseas markets on Friday after Japanese authorities conducted rate checks. The yen briefly strengthened in overseas markets on Friday after Japanese authorities conducted rate checks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/rolex-oyster-100-years-watchmaking-history?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T12:00:00+08:00 The Rolex Oyster – 100 years of watchmaking history https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/958f0aee5875c042fb2412d1a263c5db615945056f419dab514c8bd005665ae0 The new Oyster Perpetual 41 celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Oyster. The new Oyster Perpetual 41 celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Oyster. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/productivity-question-digital-investment-has-yet-answer The Business Times en 2026-09-25T12:00:00+08:00 The productivity question that digital investment has yet to answer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b7cfad7b06e924548c22973b6c94237d1b904a14522bc88e85a6e399e69c2de Few firms have examined technology’s impact on their workforce, and whether the changed environment is working for the people it was built around. Few firms have examined technology’s impact on their workforce, and whether the changed environment is working for the people it was built around. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/rsp-building-strength-upon-strength?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:45:00+08:00 RSP: Building strength upon strength https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e6806ef21322bba8b5a8a5df942b6e30c205baf9351a3805a541d2014c6ac19f RSP is designing Armani Hotel & Residences Diriyah, the brand’s debut residential and hotel project in Saudi Arabia. RSP is designing Armani Hotel & Residences Diriyah, the brand’s debut residential and hotel project in Saudi Arabia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/living-your-best-life-holistic-way?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:30:00+08:00 Living your best life the Holistic Way https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d00721a3cac315699b6e00e531846fda938638fc0358eb93f9d5c9927efa49ac Holistic Way’s Bio-NMN range combines the breakthrough molecule with complementary ingredients to create a complete formulation for healthy ageing. Holistic Way’s Bio-NMN range combines the breakthrough molecule with complementary ingredients to create a complete formulation for healthy ageing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/artist-who-reimagined-tiffany?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:15:00+08:00 The artist who reimagined Tiffany https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d8a70e6642f348ff6f13f4e23903e3b61df48eed95a06b386a9dce836784ea35 Jean Schlumberger joined Tiffany & Co in 1956 and ushered in an unprecedented chapter in the jewellery house. Jean Schlumberger joined Tiffany & Co in 1956 and ushered in an unprecedented chapter in the jewellery house. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/woman-reigniting-tiffanys-imagination?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:15:00+08:00 The woman reigniting Tiffany’s imagination https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/03d30e9c4ecfe4534d792c2c83fd2f7d1fa5daee2292abcd0d893f391bd73c9f Nathalie Verdeille is Tiffany & Co’s chief artistic officer of jewellery and high jewellery, redefining modern luxury by bridging heritage with bold, contemporary design. Nathalie Verdeille is Tiffany & Co’s chief artistic officer of jewellery and high jewellery, redefining modern luxury by bridging heritage with bold, contemporary design. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/eras-tiffany?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:15:00+08:00 The eras of Tiffany https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0be79b246a560b59de5d16eb5230da1b327914eeaa25c4cfa3e2cf358e788635 The first Tiffany & Co store opened in New York in 1837. The first Tiffany & Co store opened in New York in 1837. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-weather-bond-storm-oil-retreats-slightly The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:07:23+08:00 Asian stocks weather bond storm, oil retreats slightly https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8649843e9ee430d58f7b55b664789367b1f45099c07454a56b6563316d57084d Japan’s Nikkei rose 1 per cent on Friday morning. Japan’s Nikkei rose 1 per cent on Friday morning. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/finance-aspirant-asean-ceo-tuv-suds-jonas-strahberger-finding-people-who-believe-you?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:00:00+08:00 From finance aspirant to Asean CEO: TUV SUD’s Jonas Strahberger on finding people who believe in you https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3ed812cd7444e4b3ef1f265aca3ec049cc13339fb92c7efbbe7d21196af6fb51 landscape image of Jonas Strahberger, CEO of TUV SUD Asean Jonas Strahberger, CEO of TUV SUD Asean, says young jobseekers should look for organisations that are willing to invest in their growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-launches-national-semicon-brand-initiative-inks-rd-deals?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:00:00+08:00 Singapore launches national semicon brand initiative, inks R&D deals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/11fb713fec2f12c11ec4ffaa98e80d5532c42ccd60852e5f5f4f041602b28e3a The aim of SG Semiconductor is to pitch Singapore’s chip ecosystem to international investors and talent, says A*Star. The aim of SG Semiconductor is to pitch Singapore’s chip ecosystem to international investors and talent, says A*Star. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/reinventing-icon?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:00:00+08:00 Reinventing an icon https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0899923f7cfef94a9b6664fe2c7f5df6293dc95513e69fa2dd0db99ddae3f37 For Raffles Hotel, staying relevant means deciding what should remain unchanged – and what can be reinterpreted for a new generation. For Raffles Hotel, staying relevant means deciding what should remain unchanged – and what can be reinterpreted for a new generation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/johors-investment-boom-real-actual-contribution-js-sez-unclear?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T10:53:04+08:00 Johor’s investment boom is real, but actual contribution from JS-SEZ unclear https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/47ad28c7c0528ab0aeeabf4405f19a1e086e1b9631af56f53685622eea389738 Singapore and Malaysia signed a memorandum of understanding to set up the JS-SEZ in January 2024, and a formal agreement a year later. Singapore and Malaysia signed a memorandum of understanding to set up the JS-SEZ in January 2024, and a formal agreement a year later. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/nomad-singapore-marks-brands-arrival-asia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T10:45:00+08:00 NoMad Singapore marks brand’s arrival in Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d20d032d34176697c0070aeffa71bfa2d1e24e19ea541c27837e4e1296052d79 NoMad’s rooms blend Art Deco style and Peranakan traditions. NoMad’s rooms blend Art Deco style and Peranakan traditions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/salina-chai-mopping-restaurant-floors-luxury-leather-handbag-restoration?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T10:30:00+08:00 Salina Chai: From mopping restaurant floors to luxury leather handbag restoration https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d62929dec1ad875d30efe26db75f7298ca8176688beaafec821675176c06736d Chai, with her personalised My Pliage bag, wears a leather jacket, knit top, shirt dress and boots from Longchamp. Chai, with her personalised My Pliage bag, wears a leather jacket, knit top, shirt dress and boots from Longchamp. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-administration-says-banned-media-outlets-allowed-return The Business Times en 2026-09-25T10:21:00+08:00 Trump administration says banned media outlets allowed to return https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2722452493e3fc29fcc9486c6da38936bfa5d4b21eb199d98bf029a8b653394a CNN, MS Now and Politico said they were turned away from the White House on Thursday, despite a court order hours earlier that temporarily restored their access. CNN, MS Now and Politico said they were turned away from the White House on Thursday, despite a court order hours earlier that temporarily restored their access. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/how-louis-vuitton-keeps-its-trunk-making-heritage-alive?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T10:15:00+08:00 How Louis Vuitton keeps its trunk-making heritage alive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cbdb5250bdc801cdc6be436384d53ab4744ffc6f1444c4042486b34a66e1597d The Chrome Wave Courrier Lozine 110 reimagines Louis Vuitton’s classic trunk in a rippled metallic finish. The Chrome Wave Courrier Lozine 110 reimagines Louis Vuitton’s classic trunk in a rippled metallic finish. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/conversation-about-luxury?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T10:00:00+08:00 A conversation about luxury  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/18026d2128505d02ac8ddd5596860adb5646255515225a12ed3859e62caf25b1 The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy explores what luxury means today, and celebrates those who have helped build Singapore’s luxury identity. The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy explores what luxury means today, and celebrates those who have helped build Singapore’s luxury identity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/new-york-polymarket-sue-each-other-over-whether-prediction-markets-us-are-illegal-gambling The Business Times en 2026-09-25T09:48:27+08:00 New York, Polymarket sue each other over whether prediction markets in US are illegal gambling https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a1a4d49003d6f2e1c784a727aa5fa4a505663d8a7f6073aac2d9aac2a059d178 Founded in 2020, Polymarket bills itself as “the world’s largest prediction market”. Founded in 2020, Polymarket bills itself as “the world’s largest prediction market”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/stronger-asean-should-be-shared-priority-singapore-and-china-dpm-gan?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T09:46:06+08:00 ‘Stronger Asean’ should be shared priority for Singapore and China: DPM Gan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e2c6b7890f824c302323961f3e5c4f0999218b2e7f918ddd2ae4aea01f918399 Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaks at the FutureChina Global Forum at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Sep 25. DPM said that connectivity and openness “have been a powerful growth driver for Asia”. DPM says connectivity and openness “have been a powerful growth driver for Asia”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/8-furniture-icons-have-been-updated-modern-twist?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T09:45:00+08:00 8 furniture icons that have been updated with a modern twist https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ccb95423445f0d350dd4c9e101f0e4dce12aeed1958832e1702c8cf685523953 Introduced in 1970, the Eames Moulded Plastic Dining Chair is a symbol of mid-century modern design.  Introduced in 1970, the Eames Moulded Plastic Dining Chair is a symbol of mid-century modern design.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-heads-weekly-decline-dollar-firms-fed-rate-outlook-weighs The Business Times en 2026-09-25T09:30:01+08:00 Gold heads for weekly decline as dollar firms, Fed rate outlook weighs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f8509e6a7deeb181aa72becb2cf4aac702c03f3ee08eefe19581047ffd50690c Spot gold was down 0.2 per cent at US$4,270.40 per ounce, as of 0035 GMT on Friday. Spot gold was down 0.2 per cent at US$4,270.40 per ounce, as of 0035 GMT on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/inside-singapore-house-dedicated-kinship?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T09:30:00+08:00 Inside a Singapore house dedicated to kinship https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/057ea4f5a01976c65a81609a592dc28b3a4122859d691a214daa3e0275c1efb6 The house’s frontage is about a storey lower than the rear, so the side that is level with the road is considered the basement. The house’s frontage is about a storey lower than the rear, so the side that is level with the road is considered the basement. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/treehouse-grown-ups?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T09:15:00+08:00 A treehouse for grown-ups  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a02f9a602c94504a7170537f6f8a7b618a5aaf844898ed5b2dcb6e139afd990 The owners of this Good Class Bungalow in Bukit Timah wanted “the garden to be woven right into the house itself”. The owners of this Good Class Bungalow in Bukit Timah wanted “the garden to be woven right into the house itself”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/somni-making-aitor-zabalas-american-dream?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T09:00:00+08:00 Somni: The making of Aitor Zabala’s American Dream https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/58be324e94e3f162e3d1dcd2146447dfbb24c30307df39eb7ad29b6ec09390f2 Somni’s courtyard is a key feature of the restaurant’s space. Somni’s courtyard is a key feature of the restaurant’s space. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-preview-gpt-6-cyber-within-days-fortune-reports The Business Times en 2026-09-25T08:58:28+08:00 OpenAI to preview GPT-6 Cyber within days, Fortune reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3c56c543f4d03782b7ccf7c06770c888d5343d8bba32ea511f601f2859fa23c6 GPT-6 Cyber could be unveiled at the company’s DevDay event in San Francisco next Tuesday. GPT-6 Cyber could be unveiled at the company’s DevDay event in San Francisco next Tuesday.