https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-business-activity-expands-prices-surge-most-2022?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T22:32:09+08:00 US business activity expands, prices surge by most since 2022 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b6ca535f79f91205d633bd72e1fd5b77a642109cefe43e6daa72373548a1b7f The composite index for employment was the second-highest in four years, and the manufacturing index showed factory headcount advancing at the fastest pace since 2012. The composite index for employment was the second-highest in four years, and the manufacturing index showed factory headcount advancing at the fastest pace since 2012. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/tech-sell-relents-oil-five-month-high?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T22:06:01+08:00 Tech sell-off relents, oil at five-month high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c5391ba46db4897cc129729430ec3f35f099f6cc9a7abafc8fb61cda0fb4f61 For the jittery Wall Street bulls, Nasdaq futures were off 0.5%, while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.25% after the Nasdaq’s 2.6% tumble on Thursday, its biggest slump since June. For the jittery Wall Street bulls, Nasdaq futures were off 0.5%, while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.25% after the Nasdaq’s 2.6% tumble on Thursday, its biggest slump since June. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/nea-issues-notices-10-singapore-based-companies-including-wilmar-and-app-over-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T21:23:14+08:00 NEA issues notices to 10 Singapore-based companies, including Wilmar and APP, over haze https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/56ac8f546419703e2ec987cf50ea4df7fc093523646c3e58043691f32f13cfaf NEA has issued notices to 10 Singapore-registered companies seeking information on their operations and potential links to the haze affecting Singapore. NEA has issued notices to 10 Singapore-registered companies seeking information on their operations and potential links to the haze affecting Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/jios-record-ipo-draws-strong-demand-defying-india-market-rout?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T21:18:22+08:00 Jio’s record IPO draws strong demand, defying India market rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1fe04b2cdccdd88ee904f83b6c0c2e56d15ab5ea1524d9f4a1e3aeee7ed063f4 The offering was fully sold within 100 minutes despite a bruising week for local equities, setting up a challenging debut for Jio on Oct 28. The offering was fully sold within 100 minutes despite a bruising week for local equities, setting up a challenging debut for Jio on Oct 28. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/net-demand-singapore-office-space-doubles-q3-central-region-rents-rise-0-8?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T21:09:31+08:00 Net demand for Singapore office space doubles in Q3 as central region rents rise 0.8% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e3ff09141b3381a0dee1e7e3c4aa90c41a406ca70bcc4b6f1b1d3cdef0d95064 The closure of HarbourFront Centre in July for redevelopment is likely to have been the major factor behind the 775,000 sq ft contraction of islandwide office stock in Q3 2026. The closure of HarbourFront Centre in July for redevelopment is likely to have been the major factor behind the 775,000 sq ft contraction of islandwide office stock in Q3 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/davinder-singh-chambers-appointed-adviser-government-haze-linked-company-probes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T21:00:00+08:00 Davinder Singh Chambers appointed adviser to government on haze-linked company probes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d70f89c8b848b2cfa0b43b1e5aedb7c65354ce97c3ecb40c2dbe105d0b0784df Singapore has been grappling with haze, prompting efforts to identify firms linked to fires in Indonesia. Singapore has been grappling with haze, prompting efforts to identify firms linked to fires in Indonesia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/visa-stb-sign-three-year-mou-boost-singapores-destination-appeal-and-growth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T20:57:23+08:00 Visa, STB sign three-year MOU to boost Singapore’s destination appeal and growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/824161606970cf7cc09019fe5cbf89f3553c5109551043efb9342fb73f45eb8a From left: Adeline Kim, group country manager, regional South-east Asia, and senior vice-president, global clients, Asia-Pacific, Visa; and Melissa Ow, CEO, Singapore Tourism Board, at the signing of an MOU between Visa and STB on Oct 22, 2026. The MOU was signed by Visa’s Adeline Kim (left) and STB’s Melissa Ow. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/oue-reit-buys-another-50-stake-sydneys-salesforce-tower-us606-4-million-deal?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T20:46:27+08:00 OUE Reit buys another 50% stake in Sydney’s Salesforce Tower in US$606.4 million deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c49ded0cec2d6ed25e4a39f4e8318ec5564dd7ceb2fc269244b270ebd68bedc Han Khim Siew, CEO of OUE Reit’s manager, says Singapore remains the trust’s core market, complemented by selective investments in Australia. Han Khim Siew, CEO of OUE Reit’s manager, says Singapore remains the trust’s core market, complemented by selective investments in Australia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/kkr-founders-among-investors-buying-42-peter-lims-valencia-club-valued-us1-4-billion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T20:42:24+08:00 KKR founders among investors buying 42% of Peter Lim’s Valencia; club valued at US$1.4 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6c046c893cfe9342e6ff9e894aa805df25568a6312bf6a6ceb37a23a955cbd17 Valencia president Kiat Lim. Valencia president Kiat Lim says there “has been no shortage of interest in Valencia”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-south-korean-officials-estimate-little-chance-trump-kim-meeting-year?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T20:29:10+08:00 US, South Korean officials estimate little chance of Trump-Kim meeting this year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f35b856dc4ef7d3c72e3dbced1bd11ca64834e74ceb3bb9d6b6317f03874d5ae US President Donald Trump, the only US president to have met a North Korean leader, has been eager to jump-start talks with North Korea. US President Donald Trump, the only US president to have met a North Korean leader, has been eager to jump-start talks with North Korea. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/singapores-central-gas-buyer-affirms-indonesias-role-important-partner-amid-export-review-warning?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T20:01:17+08:00 Singapore’s central gas buyer affirms Indonesia’s role as ‘important partner’ amid export review warning https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b044ba5bd9a215a6c743bc2ab652d09e47ba8f075557ce53f43fa27d875a4a7c Singapore GasCo’s procurement strategy “focuses on building a diversified and flexible portfolio”, says its CEO Alan Heng. Singapore GasCo’s procurement strategy “focuses on building a diversified and flexible portfolio”, says its CEO Alan Heng. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-217-time-face-palm-oils-transboundary-problem?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 217: Time to face palm oil’s transboundary problem https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/696dc7f065799274958d29233ce214e73b0fc958374e41e5976a793609b5bcdc Sustainability certification of palm oil is lagging in South-east Asia, data from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil suggests. Sustainability certification of palm oil is lagging in South-east Asia, data from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil suggests. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eurozone-business-activity-slowed-france-unrest-weighs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T18:50:33+08:00 Eurozone business activity slowed as France unrest weighs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1d7a5d8cfc18d5acd3f7f3ec641d4b57e4442b6ae20caa3099bca802dc2cf9ea The European Central Bank is widely expected to keep borrowing costs unchanged at the Oct 28 to 29 meeting. The European Central Bank is widely expected to keep borrowing costs unchanged at the Oct 28 to 29 meeting. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/home-sales-set-recover-q4-prices-seen-rising-further-new-launch-momentum?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T18:29:00+08:00 Home sales set to recover in Q4 with prices seen rising further on new launch momentum https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3ca362300c4135a1efa80ebc374a001bc782bc470e3243dde3aa567d91a1c941 Developers sold 1,183 new private homes (excluding executive condominiums) in Q3, down 44.7% from Q2. Developers sold 1,183 new private homes (excluding executive condominiums) in Q3, down 44.7% from Q2. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-232?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T18:19:02+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 23) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02e2341f78e480fc5288d68fb048fb63e570af6dac2b39189b8aa23bd733185b SGX’s Loh Boon Chye says there is “ample time... to plan thoughtfully and work through the arrangements” for a transition in the CEO role. SGX’s Loh Boon Chye says there is “ample time... to plan thoughtfully and work through the arrangements” for a transition in the CEO role. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bank-japan-warns-risks-ai-market-shock-cyberattacks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T18:14:19+08:00 Bank of Japan warns of risks from AI market shock, cyberattacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9c60f23fb2fe02222175665dbb4441e5ea6cc022e66e9a1a4bd61d4e81770fe5 The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1.25% in September, and signalled its readiness to keep increasing borrowing costs. The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1.25% in September, and signalled its readiness to keep increasing borrowing costs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-shares-edge-higher-despite-losses-local-banks-sti-0-1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T18:02:16+08:00 Singapore shares edge higher despite losses in local banks; STI up 0.1% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6629227afa3727429284699ed1a61cd36943abfb2f69d90275f5c4809d3019f9 Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 331 to 258, after 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion change hands. Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 331 to 258, after 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/ai-spending-and-higher-longer-rates-what-asian-investors-should-watch?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T17:46:00+08:00 AI spending and higher-for-longer rates: What Asian investors should watch https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9c92c99738e62ada78f6331a003090fad3c9967368a56828fea01ea9d2bc5a8d Are Asian tech suppliers looking at a structural growth engine or an unsustainable spending bubble? Are Asian tech suppliers looking at a structural growth engine or an unsustainable spending bubble? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/tuan-sing-buy-westgate-tower-jurong-s600-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T17:41:30+08:00 Tuan Sing to buy Westgate Tower in Jurong for S$600 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/05fd27be55934ea14d966a8ffd2c79279166b5d49d4c2b64f42d0eac991cda12 The agreed property value of S$600 million is 6.25% below an independent valuation of S$640 million as at Oct 1. The agreed property value of S$600 million is 6.25% below an independent valuation of S$640 million as at Oct 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/citigroup-wins-licence-set-fully-owned-china-securities-unit-after-nearly-5-year-wait?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T17:38:11+08:00 Citigroup wins licence to set up fully-owned China Securities unit after nearly 5-year wait https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/035ae399cb23d78472f4ed0c9b579d6ebd58b88d8150da188b698460edf1780f A late entrant to China’s domestic securities market, Citi has to rebuild its footprint after dissolving its investment-banking joint venture with Orient Securities in 2019. A late entrant to China’s domestic securities market, Citi has to rebuild its footprint after dissolving its investment-banking joint venture with Orient Securities in 2019. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/manilas-us113-5-billion-budget-battle-becomes-test-fiscal-discipline?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T17:11:07+08:00 Manila’s US$113.5 billion Budget battle becomes test of fiscal discipline https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ca22c8f5d435db51d4ab25dc19f64400b60885763aa95c0fefbdee5b6c8faa7 The Light Rail Transit (LRT) passes by in Manila, Philippines Analysts cautioned that weaker public infrastructure spending could weigh on medium-term growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/newest-tennis-kid-block-meteoric-rise-rafael-jodar?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T17:00:00+08:00 Newest tennis kid on the block: The meteoric rise of Rafael Jodar https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02fe54aeb7823495088bb30e2e14b83e1f12edbec7d862cba8cb6c5538ad41f2 Rafael Jodar joined the Rolex family on Oct 9, just as the Rolex Shanghai Masters tournament got underway. The 20-year-old finished runner-up. Rafael Jodar joined the Rolex family on Oct 9, just as the Rolex Shanghai Masters tournament got underway. The 20-year-old finished runner-up. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-january-september-fiscal-revenue-5-1-year-year?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T16:54:07+08:00 China’s January-to-September fiscal revenue up 5.1% year on year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8020e2ae13b49f362b74bbd89a4d326cc12d3732e26e2cd4bdaef05c8482ce12 China has accelerated local special bond issuance this year and plans to front-load part of its 2027 quota, finance ministry official Zhao Zeyong said on Friday. China has accelerated local special bond issuance this year and plans to front-load part of its 2027 quota, finance ministry official Zhao Zeyong said on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/what-php-why-are-government-and-business-websites-going-offline The Business Times en 2026-10-23T16:27:35+08:00 What is PHP? Why are government and business websites going offline? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6522189108e7d4b9ce5d71f2d9d133c9118c4cd9e1cad0e68913148f2ed8e6b7 PHP is estimated to be used by 70% of all sites and web applications. PHP is estimated to be used by 70% of all sites and web applications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hermes-and-cartiers-last-reliable-shoppers-are-retreating-china?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T16:25:10+08:00 Hermes and Cartier’s last reliable shoppers are retreating in China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7b07313c144577e1bababeebae89a838cfe0e2392772e1fb8e0e9ebbd63ab0a6 Global brands, including Hermes, are facing the possibility of both their key customers and aspirational shoppers spending less at the same time. Global brands, including Hermes, are facing the possibility of both their key customers and aspirational shoppers spending less at the same time. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/crisis-revival-sgx-ceo-loh-boon-chye-plans-exit-after-lucrative-decade-long-pivot?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T15:58:23+08:00 From crisis to revival: SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye plans exit after lucrative decade-long pivot https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02e2341f78e480fc5288d68fb048fb63e570af6dac2b39189b8aa23bd733185b SGX’s Loh Boon Chye says there is “ample time... to plan thoughtfully and work through the arrangements” for a transition in the CEO role. SGX’s Loh Boon Chye says there is “ample time... to plan thoughtfully and work through the arrangements” for a transition in the CEO role. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/style-travel/end-era-how-hermes-birkin-losing-its-scarcity-appeal The Business Times en 2026-10-23T15:37:00+08:00 End of an era? How the Hermes Birkin is losing its scarcity appeal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b6f80589b8e1b55a616e30dedac6196ea217eaa5100e2bf110f38d7506368435 Director and founder of London Bear Cai Baochun holds a Hermes Birkin bag at his exclusive boutique for authenticated, pre-owned luxury fashion in London. A growing supply of Birkin bags in the second-hand market is said to be depressing resale premiums. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-retail-sales-fall-0-4-september-more-forecast?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T15:30:12+08:00 UK retail sales fall 0.4% in September, more than forecast https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8519f923b6c0441f838da6dac01f3c80fa6fc146f00573d1d63e5089186ca23d British consumers are bracing for a New Year surge in energy bills that is expected to drive inflation above 4 per cent. British consumers are bracing for a New Year surge in energy bills that is expected to drive inflation above 4 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/features/cabin-fever-airlines-are-rushing-refurbish-plane-interiors-will-their-bets-pay?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T15:30:00+08:00 Cabin fever: Airlines are rushing to refurbish plane interiors, but will their bets pay off? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c32a760aa899d10eb1f6080ac34552ddafe1be753e9f391c6876141a46f517e Numerous airlines have embarked on or announced makeovers for their aircraft interiors in recent years. Numerous airlines have embarked on or announced makeovers for their aircraft interiors in recent years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/how-vietjets-us250-million-global-asset-freeze-complicates-its-600-aircraft-financing-plans?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T15:25:57+08:00 How Vietjet’s US$250 million global asset freeze complicates its 600-aircraft financing plans https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8653a903bc91df688b937d54739e1496f822eeeb698c0cdf9299f8bd1ae7cb8a Vietjet’s aircraft orders are split between European planemaker Airbus and US rival Boeing. Vietjet’s aircraft orders are split between European planemaker Airbus and US rival Boeing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/geely-auto-key-byd-rival-primed-re-enter-singapore-market?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T15:25:41+08:00 Geely Auto, a key BYD rival, primed to re-enter Singapore market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/092bc7162832a004d46c38e03e5e949f63219e3340a866456dd0be04c54c54c9 The Geely logo is seen during the launching of Geely Auto France in Paris. Geely first entered the Singapore market in 2006, but made a quiet exit after a few years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hedge-funds-log-widest-daily-drawdown-covid-stock-rout?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T15:01:37+08:00 Hedge funds log widest daily drawdown since Covid in stock rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5b23de8cfe9ad350b87f529c1c5bbe34aa69ea3ec3b62b9452c39919db131cd5 Tech stocks in the US were sold heavily on Thursday on mounting concerns over whether massive spending on artificial intelligence will bear fruit. Tech stocks in the US were sold heavily on Thursday on mounting concerns over whether massive spending on artificial intelligence will bear fruit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/equity-rallys-next-test-wider-participation The Business Times en 2026-10-23T15:00:00+08:00 The equity rally’s next test of wider participation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e83b62a05128024132936bfbcaac64987ac565f5f9f77423b09fc2a3c063004b Positive guidance still outnumbers negative guidance, and sell-side forecasts continue to point towards S&P 500 earnings per share of about US$420 by 2027. Positive guidance still outnumbers negative guidance, and sell-side forecasts continue to point towards S&P 500 earnings per share of about US$420 by 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-catl-baic-target-1-million-cars-new-battery-swap-network?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T14:40:12+08:00 China’s CATL, BAIC target 1 million cars with new battery swap network https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08f5b368515dbecf5d83b59b55989e654033820864ee511e3ab724f7902eb673 The deal underscores CATL’s intensifying effort to make battery swapping a larger part of China’s EV market. The deal underscores CATL’s intensifying effort to make battery swapping a larger part of China’s EV market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-mortgage-rates-decline-first-time-9-weeks-7-32?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T14:30:22+08:00 US mortgage rates decline for first time in 9 weeks to 7.32% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f4a82ecd4ed135110af36d99f0d8f193f07e03641cadfe58b927abbe112a91cc Borrowing costs that have surged over the past two months have strained housing affordability, a key issue for voters with the midterm elections less than two weeks away. Borrowing costs that have surged over the past two months have strained housing affordability, a key issue for voters with the midterm elections less than two weeks away. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/waymo-founder-predicts-landslide-robotaxi-adoption-singapore-driven-high-car-costs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T14:00:00+08:00 Waymo founder predicts ‘landslide’ robotaxi adoption in Singapore, driven by high car costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f17b389e8d22df1573e02498ac502db18a052993d542844555842670f925c970 A Waymo Ojai autonomous vehicle, a China-made EV manufactured by Zeekr, on the road in Los Angeles, California. A Waymo Ojai autonomous vehicle, a China-made EV manufactured by Zeekr, on the road in Los Angeles, California. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/volvo-car-deepen-job-cuts-china-sales-slump?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T13:59:08+08:00 Volvo Car to deepen job cuts as China sales slump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b640b574297eba356a8991bc869b9ac08aba6e3ccf3cc6df02bd61c9237bb5e5 Volvo’s measures are meant to save five billion kronor and build on an earlier restructuring with around 3,000 job cuts. Volvo’s measures are meant to save five billion kronor and build on an earlier restructuring with around 3,000 job cuts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ocbc-mobile-online-banking-services-restored-after-friday-afternoon-disruption?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T13:49:13+08:00 OCBC mobile, online banking services restored after Friday afternoon disruption https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c410198ff508bdd3c4c0164e387ea62bbe6cb9e705143f6cca1da4a30f9d490a The OCBC logo. From around 12.31 pm, more than 700 OCBC service outage reports were lodged on tracking site Downdetector. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/pap-internal-election-will-there-be-new-faces-and-what-changes-can-we-expect-oct-25?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T13:43:09+08:00 PAP internal election: Will there be new faces and what changes can we expect on Oct 25? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0266db3d48da4678b68fddfefc0f2af07246ebf141898503f3ed214697a587d3 The PAP Awards and Convention on Nov 9, 2025. The PAP will meet on Oct 25 to elect its top leadership body for another two-year term. The PAP Awards and Convention on Nov 9, 2025. The PAP will meet on Oct 25 to elect its top leadership body for another two-year term. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/petronas-totalenergies-mitsui-ink-jv-pact-develop-malaysia-carbon-storage-sites?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T13:31:59+08:00 Petronas, TotalEnergies, Mitsui ink JV pact to develop Malaysia carbon storage sites https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ecb1486f06bd6cd9aad1afe79d8b382a4a67d1f4c5ee786116483e2a70a159ec The logo of Malaysian energy group Petronas is displayed at its booth during Gastech Bangkok 2026. The initial phase will focus on a depleted offshore gas field with an injection capacity of up to five million tonnes of CO2 per year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/new-hospitality-and-tourism-chapter-give-ite-and-polytechnic-students-more-industry-exposure?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T13:19:11+08:00 New hospitality and tourism chapter to give ITE and polytechnic students more industry exposure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5cc3eb6427bf276f4f570a8a1fbf21edb8d8adae83f82769a6b32580d8aea19a Representatives from IHLs, STB, SHA and Saceos at the signing ceremony to launch the new joint chapter for students from ITE and five polytechnics. Representatives from IHLs, STB, SHA and Saceos at the signing ceremony to launch the new joint chapter for students from ITE and five polytechnics. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/little-known-south-korean-shipowner-dominates-hormuz-transits-oil-flows-rebound The Business Times en 2026-10-23T13:04:34+08:00 Little-known South Korean shipowner dominates Hormuz transits as oil flows rebound https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fbe029f099890539f4a59605ef65554410b5e721cadd142ec32c2a9d5d718ff9 Sinoko gained prominence from the early weeks of the Iran war, having amassed a huge tanker fleet in the run up to the conflict through purchases or time charters.  Sinoko gained prominence from the early weeks of the Iran war, having amassed a huge tanker fleet in the run up to the conflict through purchases or time charters.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economists-mixed-near-term-mas-policy-tightening-after-core-headline-inflation-ease-september?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T13:00:00+08:00 Economists mixed on near-term MAS policy tightening after core, headline inflation ease in September https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/85bfc3facbf3441385a021e39ba10012a04ad793e6a0ea38487e16634c3eb255 A shopper at a supermarket in Singapore. Both core and headline inflation figures undershoot consensus estimates in the latest update. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cgsi-cuts-genting-singapore-target-price-s0-63-hazy-tourism-outlook?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T12:47:48+08:00 CGSI cuts Genting Singapore target price to S$0.63 on hazy tourism outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e9c6da046fd0563285d0abf3ed2afe8496ec36fd9e4140314641275d48c50da image of Genting Singapore’s casino More haze from Indonesian hotspots, alongside ongoing El Nino conditions, is set to keep visitor numbers subdued through Q4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-tracking-no-burn-policies-how-sgx-listed-plantation-firms-are-responding-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T12:23:33+08:00 AI tracking, no-burn policies: How SGX-listed plantation firms are responding to haze https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1219810974ce285ae5447aecf0d2d5fdd7463e4de420d1a8e4362b2de29d8b1c Singapore has been grappling with haze, prompting scrutiny on businesses linked to the issue in Indonesia. Singapore has been grappling with haze, prompting scrutiny on businesses linked to the issue in Indonesia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/deepseek-minimax-win-approval-deploy-models-overseas-state-media-says The Business Times en 2026-10-23T12:23:21+08:00 DeepSeek, MiniMax win approval to deploy models overseas, state media says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/435e897978566ccbc1d5ec5a8a87f3f35555fb9f2064a8769c6b64e3779bb5b6 The post addressed Beijing’s draft proposal last week for export control measures that would restrict certain AI tools and services. The post addressed Beijing’s draft proposal last week for export control measures that would restrict certain AI tools and services. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sgx-ceo-loh-boon-chye-step-down-succession-planning-under-way?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T12:20:17+08:00 SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye to step down; succession planning under way https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02e2341f78e480fc5288d68fb048fb63e570af6dac2b39189b8aa23bd733185b SGX’s Loh Boon Chye is preparing to step down after more than a decade at the helm. SGX’s Loh Boon Chye is preparing to step down after more than a decade at the helm. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-thailand-central-banks-join-mas-cross-border-payment-initiative?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T11:58:03+08:00 Malaysia, Thailand central banks join MAS cross-border payment initiative https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/930de98d0cdd789ac93a2e709a9c9588a409378c56c774fc4ce41b49f15d9c2c image of MAS logo They will partner industry players across their respective jurisdictions to develop common approaches for cross-border use of digital money. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sk-groups-data-centre-arm-talks-fund-us350-billion-ai-buildout The Business Times en 2026-10-23T11:49:52+08:00 SK Group’s data centre arm in talks to fund US$350 billion AI buildout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b07796df576155892a7231b122905b38a7b1844a53bb37566efe2c46743a9189 The first 5 GW phase of the project alone would require US$350 billion including equipment, said Chung Suk-geun, CEO of SK Hyper, SK Group’s data centre arm. The first 5 GW phase of the project alone would require US$350 billion including equipment, said Chung Suk-geun, CEO of SK Hyper, SK Group’s data centre arm. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/knight-franks-tan-tee-khoon-leaves-firm-nicholas-keong-takes-over-auction-business?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T11:14:47+08:00 Knight Frank’s Tan Tee Khoon leaves firm, Nicholas Keong takes over auction business https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f55474883759bb5bb5aed0f1d1e47d3dd97cf4a036a4b5358a6d06ed809bb231 Tan Tee Khoon (left) and Nicholas Keong. Tan Tee Khoon (left) has left the firm to pursue other interests; Nicholas Keong will take on the role of head, auction, residential and private office. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-heads-sharpest-weekly-decline-four-months-fed-rate-outlook The Business Times en 2026-10-23T11:01:44+08:00 Gold heads for sharpest weekly decline in four months on Fed rate outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0e418c4f433d0a0d04c7e38239377f5b9034afe811f55c7e45a75b2ce019e841 US gold futures for December delivery dropped 0.6% to US$4,033.70.  US gold futures for December delivery dropped 0.6% to US$4,033.70.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/taiwan-shuts-down-ahead-typhoon-champi-nearly-1000-flights-cancelled The Business Times en 2026-10-23T10:33:53+08:00 Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, nearly 1,000 flights cancelled https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/81862f4e25a51b65548b95be18091a4053f1716d8fd7fb085f6646772e180322 The storm’s forecast track shows it will pass just off northeastern Taiwan, turn north towards the Chinese coast and eventually move into southern Japan. The storm’s forecast track shows it will pass just off northeastern Taiwan, turn north towards the Chinese coast and eventually move into southern Japan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/openai-shifts-value-us1-25-trillion-funding-talks-finalise The Business Times en 2026-10-23T10:02:46+08:00 OpenAI shifts value to US$1.25 trillion as funding talks finalise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f5453ec6526ba3e001a6c09781a97b9c3aa150e4b1d6a2bc6f71f7d75f0b3b79 OpenAI has been in talks with multiple investment funds from the United Arab Emirates, among other firms including BlackRock. OpenAI has been in talks with multiple investment funds from the United Arab Emirates, among other firms including BlackRock. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/singapore-commits-s143-million-fund-rd-industrial-decarbonisation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T10:00:00+08:00 Singapore commits S$143 million to fund R&D for industrial decarbonisation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/830e47fd100e311424c83e7274bc7647292264f6c33cc2612776263ab4479c7b DPM Gan Kim Yong says the transition of Singapore’s industries is key to the city-state achieving its climate goals. DPM Gan Kim Yong says the transition of Singapore’s industries is key to the city-state achieving its climate goals. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/keppel-energy-sembcorp-utilities-and-tuas-power-supply-biomethane-pilot-project?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T09:59:12+08:00 Keppel Energy, Sembcorp Utilities and Tuas Power to supply biomethane in pilot project https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a5ea06c3545e2805ed0493618d1d0e49282218c0c7cb8253bbbf1608a9aabafe Plans to set up the biomethane regulatory sandbox were first announced in October 2025. Plans to set up the biomethane regulatory sandbox were first announced in October 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/spacex-talks-access-80000-cell-sites-new-network The Business Times en 2026-10-23T09:34:00+08:00 SpaceX in talks to access 80,000 cell sites for new network https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d043321797d976b947c9dcf79d075ab53fec028f06cac2a8b3505cdca6d96652 The creation of a standalone wireless carrier threatens existing dominant providers with increased competition from a well-funded, politically potent new rival.  The creation of a standalone wireless carrier threatens existing dominant providers with increased competition from a well-funded, politically potent new rival.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/take-new-private-homes-dives-45-q3-prices-accelerate-1-4-rise?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T09:28:31+08:00 Take-up of new private homes dives 45% in Q3 as prices accelerate with 1.4% rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e474690a322b4b6042bc3cbcfdcc7933e17d8ed5ad47ba504459e52ffebc02b5 Singapore residential property. The stock of completed private residential units, excluding ECs, grows by 3,491 units in Q3. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/office-rents-singapores-central-region-rise-0-8-q3-over-q2-ura-data-shows?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T09:10:11+08:00 Office rents in Singapore’s central region rise 0.8% in Q3 over Q2, URA data shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0850cb6e4baf4404dbc77bcd2490a8dfa40128716421110b3a2ee279c8bc9e09 The URA released data on the Singapore office market on Friday (Oct 23). The URA released data on the Singapore office market on Friday (Oct 23). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sk-hynix-samsung-fall-asian-tech-sell-deepens-and-crude-oil-extends-gains The Business Times en 2026-10-23T08:57:36+08:00 SK Hynix, Samsung fall as Asian tech sell-off deepens and crude oil extends gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e2286b7c40a8f5584a1843d113665dcb7e9441830bef6adb72da8bd3b1443719 As at 12.28 pm Tokyo time, Japan’s Topix fell 1.8%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.2%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.5% and the Shanghai Composite fell 1.1%. As at 12.28 pm Tokyo time, Japan’s Topix fell 1.8%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.2%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.5% and the Shanghai Composite fell 1.1%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-seatrium-capitaland-investment-keppel-dc-reit-suntec-reit-clct-tsh-resources?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T08:42:33+08:00 Stocks to watch: Seatrium, CapitaLand Investment, Keppel DC Reit, Suntec Reit, CLCT, TSH Resources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8d3cad55d3a869a71dbb834194b9cdb9c391f5108e97355bb238ddccfe8b7671 CapitaLand Investment names banking veteran Hsieh Fu Hua as independent chairman, effective Jan 1, 2027. CapitaLand Investment names banking veteran Hsieh Fu Hua as independent chairman, effective Jan 1, 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capitaland-china-trusts-q3-npi-falls-5-1-us38-9-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T08:36:12+08:00 CapitaLand China Trust’s Q3 NPI falls 5.1% to US$38.9 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ddfe8ef8f07784bbecedd4cca971d275080f8dbb09f8575440835118ecfa833 CapitaMall Xuefu in China. CapitaLand China Trust posted net property income of 259.6 million yuan (US$38.9 million) for its third quarter ended Sep 30. CLCT’s retail occupancy stands at 97.2% as at Sep 30, up slightly from 97.1% a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sk-hynix-scraps-solidigm-us-ipo-after-shareholder-opposition-duplicate-listing-concerns The Business Times en 2026-10-23T08:28:12+08:00 SK Hynix scraps Solidigm US IPO after shareholder opposition, ‘duplicate listing’ concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/125186ba27b65799e5fcfe6c97371dd9cece264f27e06a9c5f8b4daecde15922 SK Hynix has also halted a pre-IPO investment process that was pursued alongside the listing, according to a regulatory filing on Oct 23. SK Hynix has also halted a pre-IPO investment process that was pursued alongside the listing, according to a regulatory filing on Oct 23. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/keppel-dc-reit-9m-dpu-11-7-s0-08571-organic-growth-acquisitions?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T08:12:35+08:00 Keppel DC Reit 9M DPU up 11.7% at S$0.08571 on organic growth, acquisitions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff0c65f863f57b2b3d14ced4dbe7be3f1130527694d8594897813908d40017b1 Keppel DC Reit’s aggregate leverage rose to 36.2% as at end-September, due to a partial drawdown of yen loans to fund the acquisition of Tokyo Data Centre 4 and 5. Keppel DC Reit’s aggregate leverage rose to 36.2% as at end-September, due to a partial drawdown of yen loans to fund the acquisition of Tokyo Data Centre 4 and 5. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/most-beautiful-bike-money-cant-buy-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T08:00:00+08:00 The most beautiful bike that money can’t buy in Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/730616244b57a0a4850d73480c1550e4cc80922c3cef9dee4be38e208cf7e6e6 Simon Skinner, head of design at Norton Motorcycles, compares the Manx R to the Aston Martin of bikes. Simon Skinner, head of design at Norton Motorcycles, compares the Manx R to the Aston Martin of bikes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/apple-bets-iphone-duo-can-remake-foldable-market-sales-begin The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:02:10+08:00 Apple bets iPhone Duo can remake foldable market as sales begin https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/63652e044923ee5f2ddf89ff421d1491a49c1f331fc74b034d977649c8ec9dc6 Within minutes of pre-orders opening on Oct 16, Apple’s estimated delivery dates for the Duo had slipped to late January as demand outpaced supply.  Within minutes of pre-orders opening on Oct 16, Apple’s estimated delivery dates for the Duo had slipped to late January as demand outpaced supply.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/audemars-piguet-women-gem-set-and-match?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Audemars Piguet for women: Gem, set and match https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7405c8491a17a7ce37bb814b544e13fa6c66f2e9954c0c149f16c16c39f65096 For over a decade, Audemars Piguet and tennis star, entrepreneur and producer Serena Williams have nurtured a relationship grounded in a shared belief: that time is crafted, not simply measured. For over a decade, Audemars Piguet and tennis star, entrepreneur and producer Serena Williams have nurtured a relationship grounded in a shared belief: that time is crafted, not simply measured. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-offshore-colour-ceramic-complication?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore: Colour, ceramic, complication https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fb22af2843229740293555238c07e01b14507f9175ed2f6aa42b0f43f00ecbe3 The 42 mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph explores a vitalising colour palette through three new models. The 42 mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph explores a vitalising colour palette through three new models. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/akio-naito-taking-grand-seiko-world?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Akio Naito is taking Grand Seiko to the world https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b98eeb9e975c5cbb64adb0231532e3446bfbe7d827aa7c61de043cb59bb85ce Akio Naito formally took over as president of Seiko Watch Corporation in 2021. Akio Naito formally took over as president of Seiko Watch Corporation in 2021. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/watches/the-business-of-time-2026/rolex-oyster-100th-anniversary-inside-2026-centennial-celebration?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Rolex Oyster 100th anniversary: Inside the 2026 centennial celebration https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a8bf21df41ad283ac2496132aa34a57480941bbc23ab3abaafcf28ef92dd2901 The Oyster Perpetual 41 is unveiled in a reinterpreted yellow Rolesor – a mix of yellow gold and Oystersteel. The Oyster Perpetual 41 is unveiled in a reinterpreted yellow Rolesor – a mix of yellow gold and Oystersteel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/singaporean-ex-biomedical-research-officer-who-makes-watches-home?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Singaporean ex-biomedical research officer who makes watches at home https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f8d50666766deea480e4673bd9eff128bf2d75bb2353d9f50cad9abd08f9836a Demand for the 12-piece series Watch 1, a manually wound timepiece with a German-silver dial and hand-finished movement bridges, exceeded supply by more than 1,000 per cent. Demand for the 12-piece series Watch 1, a manually wound timepiece with a German-silver dial and hand-finished movement bridges, exceeded supply by more than 1,000 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/tissot-brings-historical-legacy-lineage-gravitas-its-new-timepieces?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Tissot brings historical legacy, lineage, gravitas to its new timepieces https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/270f1b003af110f874776635f9a92ee679966280e1c1de7aad91c382e00a7556 British actor Daniel Ings is the face of the Tissot Gentleman 38 mm watch. British actor Daniel Ings is the face of the Tissot Gentleman 38 mm watch. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/easy-rent-out-hard-sell-are-buyers-losing-interest-singapores-one-bedroom-condos?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Easy to rent out, hard to sell: Are buyers losing interest in Singapore’s one-bedroom condos? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2d69c22afafe4aecb1d300f5077e7760d6cfc28a22deb86b877bfea75767b34f The generally lower price for smaller resale properties makes them more accessible to buyers priced out of new projects or larger homes. The generally lower price for smaller resale properties makes them more accessible to buyers priced out of new projects or larger homes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/iwc-brings-colour-singapore-grand-prix-ceramic-ingenieur-and-more?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 IWC brings colour to the Singapore Grand Prix, ceramic Ingenieur and more https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4eca5dfa23165b318031d6918b3c8852f3173e96b52200384153742ee38a42e1 (From left) F1 drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli wearing the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team (Ref IW388121). (From left) F1 drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli wearing the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team (Ref IW388121). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/lange-sohne-shows-saxonian-sophistication?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 A. Lange & Sohne shows off Saxonian sophistication https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/175353735ae2956faee65d57028aaee9c3b33c24da76ce8c33389d80d069fcf5 Inspired by classic pocket watches made by Lange’s founder, Ferdinand Adolph Lange, the 1815 collection brims with elegant, old-world allure.  Inspired by classic pocket watches made by Lange’s founder, Ferdinand Adolph Lange, the 1815 collection brims with elegant, old-world allure.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/sea-gull-revisits-its-military-heritage-six-new-1963-chronographs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Sea-Gull revisits its military heritage with six new 1963 chronographs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fd8847a1464ac333d0299ac9d16f55da582a0d51e816fef40b4880f46178b7f1 The Sea-Gull 1963 Aurora Edition Chronograph in Deep Blue. The Sea-Gull 1963 Aurora Edition Chronograph in Deep Blue. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/omega-shrinks-iconic-watch-size-everyone-loves?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Omega shrinks an iconic watch to a size everyone loves https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d8e56a365965af9b46ff1151a2b42130f352cc4647de945f398256e3f92f068c The only no-date display Speedmaster steel model with a black varnished dial and a black aluminium bezel that recalls the look of the original Moonwatch. The only no-date display Speedmaster steel model with a black varnished dial and a black aluminium bezel that recalls the look of the original Moonwatch. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/horizons-horology?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Horizons in horology https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/24fddada0e22a0e3dd3659629cd9f06bb94228584db0dc1707cd42726f508519 With its instantaneous annual calendar, the new Perpetual Padellone from Rolex brings precision and poetry together in a new way. With its instantaneous annual calendar, the new Perpetual Padellone from Rolex brings precision and poetry together in a new way. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/tudor-lives-its-born-dare-manifesto?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Tudor lives up to its Born To Dare manifesto https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/410ba220d405e123de62663c171b06fe34c3f1d5ef3ce4aa98454ec28ec94169 Tudor has released black ceramic watch cases before, but this is the first time the material runs to the bracelet for the Black Bay Ceramic. Tudor has released black ceramic watch cases before, but this is the first time the material runs to the bracelet for the Black Bay Ceramic. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/pascal-raffy-ready-write-next-chapter-bovet-his-children?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Pascal Raffy is ready to write the next chapter of Bovet with his children https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d0775f72cb6dc84bcf1b532cb19a2b6fd4c2d4b462f564d693a48e1937a14d61 Bovet owner Pascal Raffy came to the watchmaking industry as a collector of fine timepieces and an accomplished entrepreneur. Bovet owner Pascal Raffy came to the watchmaking industry as a collector of fine timepieces and an accomplished entrepreneur. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/watches/the-business-of-time-2026/franck-muller-puts-bling-complications?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Franck Muller puts the bling in complications https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c8e1581045915d0fa3b8916ce030980e0180092cc443cda231cbd1f97bae8dcf The Long Island Master Jumper Skeleton is a reminder that Franck Muller is the true master of complications. The Long Island Master Jumper Skeleton is a reminder that Franck Muller is the true master of complications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/history-details-always-longines?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 History in the details as always for Longines https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/38a754a3042623c93911746fa02cc16040c6a6ab8a5b60efeaefd4dd4b19c0c4 The redesigned Master Collection line introduces its first monopusher chronograph in 41 mm steel versions. The redesigned Master Collection line introduces its first monopusher chronograph in 41 mm steel versions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/apple-emerges-wall-streets-favourite-ai-haven-spending-fears-hit The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Apple emerges as Wall Street’s favourite AI haven as spending fears hit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d19a78dd6804a5e918f99630145a5dfc8d3efc7e81be299ad01dcd0d789281ca A person holds iPhones at the Apple Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York, US. Apple’s stock is up 28% in 2026, making it the biggest contributor to the S&P 500’s climb. While most mega-cap tech companies are spending wildly on AI infrastructure, Apple is focusing on creating products that get consumers buzzing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/urwerk-bids-farewell-icons-while-welcoming-bold-new-era?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Urwerk bids farewell to icons while welcoming a bold new era https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6b4fbbb4b4ba14ac0c7896d4f26a2a2df8a4a442c8c4aa89c07c40450e98f6ec The UR-10 SpaceMeter Blue Final Edition The UR-10 SpaceMeter Blue Final Edition https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/patek-philippe-annual-calendar-continues-win-new-admirers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Patek Philippe annual calendar continues to win new admirers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c17eed6cad08947b5f0e7204831c6affb7a475fb243ea65736ce8af707fed773 The Patek Philippe Ref 4946G-001 radiates casual luxury as the kind of watch that goes perfectly with a linen jacket and a pair of sunglasses for leisurely weekends. The Patek Philippe Ref 4946G-001 radiates casual luxury as the kind of watch that goes perfectly with a linen jacket and a pair of sunglasses for leisurely weekends. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/vacheron-constantin-celebrates-30-years-overseas?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Vacheron Constantin celebrates 30 years of the Overseas https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ba744eec6ddbeb617d97e919ef86e91baa0ee94a36393a8e27bc2348846c6c1 The Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points is a quartet of titanium travel watches created around the theme of exploration. The Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points is a quartet of titanium travel watches created around the theme of exploration. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/the-business-of-time-2026/grand-seiko-pays-tribute-japanese-nature-new-evolution-9-watches?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T07:00:00+08:00 Grand Seiko pays tribute to Japanese nature in new Evolution 9 watches https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fa46f3bf86908941fb61c145b94c012fa1a98ed8d6550a3fda044e40adfa503e At first, the dial of the SLGB007 appears almost uniformly black, but as light moves across its sunray finish, warm undertones and individual ripples come into focus. At first, the dial of the SLGB007 appears almost uniformly black, but as light moves across its sunray finish, warm undertones and individual ripples come into focus. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-proposes-curbs-investment-chinese-biotech-firms The Business Times en 2026-10-23T06:51:18+08:00 US proposes curbs on investment in Chinese biotech firms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e30f251958c66b5dfd4f37ffc0d778d3e8c00ee9bf01a262678a0ac03f82d30b The US Treasury Department on Oct 22 proposed adding biotechnology to a list of sensitive technologies subject to restrictions on American investment. The US Treasury Department on Oct 22 proposed adding biotechnology to a list of sensitive technologies subject to restrictions on American investment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropic-ipo-drive-blockbuster-gains-iconiq-spark-gic The Business Times en 2026-10-23T06:37:11+08:00 Anthropic IPO to drive blockbuster gains for Iconiq, Spark, GIC https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3da69eea81348654f08c272e1bf0da597caa3f42ed5a1b473b508d903b354569 The IPO may bolster the net worth of Anthropic’s seven billionaire co-founders and turn many of its staff into millionaires. The IPO may bolster the net worth of Anthropic’s seven billionaire co-founders and turn many of its staff into millionaires. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-tops-us115-5-month-high-middle-east-supply-risks-mount The Business Times en 2026-10-23T06:14:12+08:00 Oil tops US$115 to 5-month high as Middle East supply risks mount https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a966100e60f5af7c1f21e1f8314b66b2577b5ef0ac620ce071afb44c93cc4da Oil prices have posted a sharp gain ahead of last weekend as traders were reluctant to hold short positions while markets were closed. Oil prices have posted a sharp gain ahead of last weekend as traders were reluctant to hold short positions while markets were closed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-posts-biggest-drop-three-weeks-banks-tumble-and-oil-climbs The Business Times en 2026-10-23T06:01:59+08:00 Europe's Stoxx 600 posts biggest drop in three weeks as banks tumble and oil climbs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3842468f086d4d17c472c73ed5d487ac678dd8f3561e7892e88f8b36ae4ac5cd Investor worries about the sustainability and profitability of massive AI spending revived concerns that triggered several tech sell-offs in 2026.  Investor worries about the sustainability and profitability of massive AI spending revived concerns that triggered several tech sell-offs in 2026.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sp-500-nasdaq-end-sharply-lower-revived-ai-doubts-ignite-tech-sell The Business Times en 2026-10-23T05:55:46+08:00 S&P 500, Nasdaq end sharply lower as revived AI doubts ignite tech sell-off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/23a8bb26e80e5179c4e2c669b8d64e49c19d65d9bec192550be7b19baafdb2b3 “Investors are starting to realise that there are some holes in the AI story,” said a senior wealth adviser & market strategist at Murphy & Sylvest. “Investors are starting to realise that there are some holes in the AI story,” said a senior wealth adviser & market strategist at Murphy & Sylvest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/asean-youth-employment-rebuilding-bargain-young-workers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T05:00:00+08:00 Asean youth employment: Rebuilding the bargain with young workers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d1a6bc7135390a43c0a40c74a51ea3bf2032b5e9341b8c2df8e5b9b4b2dd8f9d Has the employment bargain between companies and younger people fundamentally changed? Has the employment bargain between companies and younger people fundamentally changed? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/tabla-launches-leadership-exchange-series-dialogue-singapore-india-bilateral-relations?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T23:32:21+08:00 tabla! launches Leadership Exchange Series with dialogue on Singapore-India bilateral relations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b53bb5248adccdc6fb92f60948a52d177af2d07869b05052864ae44e4eebced Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Energy, Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang (centre) speaking at the tabla! Leadership Exchange Series on Oct 21. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Energy, Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang (centre) speaking at the tabla! Leadership Exchange Series on Oct 21. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/tsh-resources-reports-274-hot-spots-within-estate-boundaries-after-sgx-queries-over-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T22:23:37+08:00 TSH Resources reports 274 hot spots within estate boundaries after SGX queries over haze https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0846d0eb2e7f0897dac176d6b955c0eee4e82a11b2bf37082092fa56cf802da Smoke rises from a wildfire in a peat forest in Mempawah in West Kalimantan province, Indonesia. TSH Resources operates 36,000 hectares of planted areas in Kalimantan and Sumatra, according to its 2025 annual report. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-opens-lower-ai-jitters-return-oil-rises The Business Times en 2026-10-22T22:16:27+08:00 Wall Street opens lower as AI jitters return, oil rises https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff905eddd4323b836d50a6d89ebd04b929ca1d91612e0b6c85f0b59425c40529 The Nasdaq Composite dropped 394.5 points, or 1.48 per cent, to 26,308.407 on Thursday. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 394.5 points, or 1.48 per cent, to 26,308.407 on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/ebay-axe-9-staff-second-round-job-cuts-2026 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T22:07:12+08:00 eBay to axe 9% of staff in second round of job cuts in 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/67eb41d958d604b9ba3d9154759ff32705921dd33b59a7e9022951665d9e9ac6 The retrenchments will affect around 1,000 employees. The retrenchments will affect around 1,000 employees. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-weekly-jobless-claims-near-57-year-lows The Business Times en 2026-10-22T21:51:51+08:00 US weekly jobless claims near 57-year lows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cf00f3ed1ba4de3e10462d3bf13e51a8826f28924a31e61cfe0f91d5b1ab6648 Economists say rising profits amid strong domestic demand were shielding workers from layoffs. Economists say rising profits amid strong domestic demand were shielding workers from layoffs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/govtech-retrenches-another-38-staff-second-round-layoffs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T21:49:16+08:00 GovTech retrenches another 38 staff in second round of layoffs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7012e8ffc25819372c90f6ae66ea3fa556150aedf762ceb774fbcde30253cfec A GovTech office in Mapletree Business City, Singapore. The Government Technology Agency has retrenched another 38 employees in the second phase of its two-year workforce transformation exercise. The 38 officers leaving GovTech were primarily in roles structured around traditional project delivery. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/millions-hacking-attempts-companies-governments-rush-patch-php-flaws The Business Times en 2026-10-22T21:32:36+08:00 Millions of hacking attempts as companies, governments rush to patch PHP flaws https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e4fe0ba45b37e2466dda981bda2aff8e39c2ffe420fd4da177f8ebf9e91f144 PHP code and the words “cyber attack” are displayed on a screen. Companies and governments worldwide rushed on Oct 22 to patch critical flaws in the widely used PHP programming language. The emergency shutdowns of banking, airline, rail, tax and government services worldwide show how much public and corporate systems rely on PHP. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/firms-here-should-act-now-fix-critical-php-vulnerabilities-singapores-cybersecurity-chief?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T21:16:55+08:00 Firms here should ‘act now’ to fix critical PHP vulnerabilities: Singapore’s cybersecurity chief https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9dcdb0a23531512a790b5d3115fdad608c5d800fb4a8d2afff3b5d3e5a7b68cd PHP developers released urgent fixes on Oct 21 for vulnerabilities that had resided in the software for years until they were uncovered by artificial intelligence tools. PHP developers released urgent fixes on Oct 21 for vulnerabilities that had resided in the software for years until they were uncovered by artificial intelligence tools. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sgx-eyes-asian-dual-listings-philippine-stock-exchange The Business Times en 2026-10-22T21:04:25+08:00 SGX eyes Asian dual listings with Philippine Stock Exchange https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dcf9d47705604858bc873dc0d32cc68022eb30b1368cabc32681689ee653b37e The exchange operators will explore offering products including depository receipts, ETFs and derivatives. The exchange operators will explore offering products including depository receipts, ETFs and derivatives. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/suntec-reit-q3-dpu-rises-13-4-stronger-singapore-portfolio-performance?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T21:04:22+08:00 Suntec Reit Q3 DPU rises 13.4% on stronger Singapore portfolio performance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2867497c8f8194c42308719ab87ec5bf2d230ae25a2a9b0fdea6cdbccc9c3fbd Suntec Reit’s manager says the rise in gross revenue was due to stronger operating performance across its Singapore office and retail portfolio.  Suntec Reit’s manager says the rise in gross revenue was due to stronger operating performance across its Singapore office and retail portfolio.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/pg-flags-bigger-hit-annual-profit-higher-commodity-costs-beats-revenue-estimates The Business Times en 2026-10-22T20:56:23+08:00 P&G flags bigger hit to annual profit from higher commodity costs, beats revenue estimates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b47934a43f98ad21bc6825b8d260f025826d28470bb66197085f19eb4f041399 Higher fuel prices have pushed up transportation and freight costs for packaged-goods companies such as P&G. Higher fuel prices have pushed up transportation and freight costs for packaged-goods companies such as P&G. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/yen-set-biggest-rally-month-investors-seek-safe-havens?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T20:51:41+08:00 Yen set for biggest rally in a month as investors seek safe havens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/000a69b4708710dddf14bd34a855afb6a128e89f95cb7d54f533a1d7d027d308 The yen, which has spent much of October in a tight range, strengthened sharply, leaving the dollar down 0.9% at 156.8. The yen, which has spent much of October in a tight range, strengthened sharply, leaving the dollar down 0.9% at 156.8. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capitaland-investment-appoints-banking-veteran-hsieh-fu-hua-chairman-jan-1-2027?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T20:39:16+08:00 CapitaLand Investment appoints banking veteran Hsieh Fu Hua as chairman from Jan 1, 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8d3cad55d3a869a71dbb834194b9cdb9c391f5108e97355bb238ddccfe8b7671 Banking veteran Hsieh Fu Hua (above) will succeed Miguel Ko, who will retire as non-executive chairman and non-independent director on Dec 31. Banking veteran Hsieh Fu Hua (above) will succeed Miguel Ko, who will retire as non-executive chairman and non-independent director on Dec 31. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mbs-adjusted-property-ebitda-falls-20-6-q3-fewer-high-roller-visits-weaker-hold?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T20:37:35+08:00 MBS adjusted property Ebitda falls 20.6% in Q3 with fewer high-roller visits, weaker hold https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/806946aa10b6382e34cc169ba15d0d2783da918b704bf76031306c6f2212bded The casino at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. MBS’ net revenue for Q3 is down 9.9% year on year at US$1.29 billion. MBS’ net revenue is down 9.9% year on year at US$1.29 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-warns-it-could-review-energy-exports-countries-disrespect-it?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T20:35:49+08:00 Indonesia warns it could review energy exports to countries that ‘disrespect’ it https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f069c40c60ce2d9544639136aa89338c471aa4f520e0f7551888ce0b2141153e Indonesia exported natural gas to several countries in 2025, including Japan, China, Singapore and South Korea. Indonesia exported natural gas to several countries in 2025, including Japan, China, Singapore and South Korea. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-xi-calls-qualitative-improvement-measurable-growth-economy The Business Times en 2026-10-22T20:04:30+08:00 China’s Xi calls for qualitative improvement, measurable growth in economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/77c42bc79e55ed1e93b124030d5cf2cfa8f29a7a6e2d93c9ac2e263609a6cf9c Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised upholding the CCP’s “absolute leadership” over the armed forces and advancing the “political building of the military”. Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised upholding the CCP’s “absolute leadership” over the armed forces and advancing the “political building of the military”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/worlds-largest-offshore-wind-platform-seatrium-consortium-track-be-completed-2028?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T19:46:46+08:00 World’s largest offshore wind platform by Seatrium consortium on track to be completed by 2028 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b3b140f886939ffb5c59673ba1cdf2457a75b327423bbf6ed1011a4bc72fc34 Construction of a 2 GW converter platform for the Netherlands’ national grid operator Tennet at Seatrium’s yard in Admiralty, Singapore. Construction of a 2 GW converter platform for the Netherlands’ national grid operator Tennet at Seatrium’s yard in Admiralty, Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/koh-brothers-eco-engineering-transfer-sgx-mainboard-oct-29?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T19:06:51+08:00 Koh Brothers Eco Engineering to transfer to SGX mainboard on Oct 29 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f83e9becbc25e5f2e845175e4994eb26e098f6c0aace6a9b2f23742f44317b5 Koh Brothers Eco Engineering says a mainboard listing on SGX will better reflect its stage of development and growth prospects. Koh Brothers Eco Engineering says a mainboard listing on SGX will better reflect its stage of development and growth prospects. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-222?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 22) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b31a07b42f012add6d1c1dd00e433a79c36fc222f9052a95eee1bd833bf8cc6c The divestment of White Sands for S$467 million has created debt headroom for FCT to recycle proceeds. The divestment of White Sands for S$467 million has created debt headroom for FCT to recycle proceeds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/johanne-siy-brings-filipino-touch-aro-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T18:30:00+08:00 Johanne Siy brings a Filipino touch to Aro Singapore  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cb324f9db28b1cd2eb9007830281dbadbfbcc0bd721cbe73e5b8881d919b76a0 Aro’s understated interiors. Aro’s understated interiors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippines-fdi-slowdown-exposes-uneven-investment-prospects-across-s-e-asia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T18:24:36+08:00 Philippines’ FDI slowdown exposes uneven investment prospects across S-E Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ca22c8f5d435db51d4ab25dc19f64400b60885763aa95c0fefbdee5b6c8faa7 Estimates from UNCTAD put 2025 Asean FDI at US$244 billion, with the Philippines attracting US$9 billion. Estimates from UNCTAD put 2025 Asean FDI at US$244 billion, with the Philippines attracting US$9 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-shares-end-lower-local-banks-decline-sti-down-0-4?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T18:14:35+08:00 Singapore shares end lower as local banks decline; STI down 0.4% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f9b02b7b9689e31cb7d712826139553f4651ed73088cee432c07d7476cd7c6e Investors will be watching the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on Oct 28. Investors will be watching the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on Oct 28. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/energy-security-fears-could-spur-development-asias-upstream-gas-assets-mckinsey?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T18:00:00+08:00 Energy security fears could spur development of Asia’s upstream gas assets: McKinsey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d301de4fdf1ad13ede3cf58cbbc25867e0ab80fad79f9abd0c8673ee4a868419 Gas exploration projects in Asia could become economically viable with the support of resilience-linked incentives or government subsidies. Gas exploration projects in Asia could become economically viable with the support of resilience-linked incentives or government subsidies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/evergrande-liquidators-plan-first-payout-creditors-next-year-less-1-recovered The Business Times en 2026-10-22T17:59:12+08:00 Evergrande liquidators plan first payout to creditors next year; less than 1% recovered https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8230282605867b2229c0bea2db10e80b6e5cf265843ab6b0c933e4eee0d8a3a4 An abandoned residential site developed by China Evergrande Group in the outskirts of Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, China, Feb 1, 2024. An abandoned residential site developed by China Evergrande Group in the outskirts of Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, China, Feb 1, 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/mutual-fund-ownership-among-singapores-wealthy-nearly-trebles-2022-citi-report?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T17:45:56+08:00 Mutual fund ownership among Singapore’s wealthy nearly trebles since 2022: Citi report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/facc97434b242f948ef07fb125bfabba1859344a33dbc3a97bde2eda0ea7572a A Citi Wealth report found that at 41%, Indonesia accounted for the highest proportion of affluent cross-border banking customers using Singapore. A Citi Wealth report found that at 41%, Indonesia accounted for the highest proportion of affluent cross-border banking customers using Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/ai-related-demand-powers-prices-rents-singapore-industrial-space-q3?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T17:29:02+08:00 AI-related demand powers prices, rents of Singapore industrial space in Q3 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f2541addf096f6f77519252fd21673ab871b8b0f77e7dd4d8f2a47bacbb88b4 Prices of industrial real estate are up 1% quarter on quarter and 4.2% year on year. Prices of industrial real estate are up 1% quarter on quarter and 4.2% year on year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippine-central-bank-delivers-larger-expected-50-bps-hike-combat-inflation The Business Times en 2026-10-22T17:21:31+08:00 Philippine central bank delivers larger-than-expected 50 bps hike to combat inflation  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ff08df98997d0961f623df93758e6d295eb3715b67a9bc19a24202c68dc58df The Philippine peso gained after the central bank delivered an outsized interest rate hike but later gave up those gains. The Philippine peso gained after the central bank delivered an outsized interest rate hike but later gave up those gains. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-slip-barclays-hermes-disappoint-oil-climbs The Business Times en 2026-10-22T17:10:06+08:00 European stocks slip as Barclays, Hermes disappoint; oil climbs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index fell 0.84 per cent to 639.05 points by 0712 GMT on Thursday. The Stoxx 600 index fell 0.84 per cent to 639.05 points by 0712 GMT on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/barclays-cut-5000-jobs-ai-fuelled-push-lower-costs The Business Times en 2026-10-22T16:47:11+08:00 Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs in AI-fuelled push to lower costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/73c65d0d94076e5005d4f367b880c62f0d6bb00f8ed4e27c339e45a7cb289bb2 About 60 per cent of the job cuts are coming within support functions, including among developers. About 60 per cent of the job cuts are coming within support functions, including among developers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/singapore-dollar-gains-yen-carry-funder-analysts The Business Times en 2026-10-22T16:22:55+08:00 Singapore dollar gains on yen as carry funder: analysts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c7d69683ca389d9503f4ace6ac77b04d84e8869339984979340ebe4a3fd5e7ef The Singapore dollar has become less volatile, reducing the risk that exchange-rate moves wipe out extra yield investors earn from a carry trade.  The Singapore dollar has become less volatile, reducing the risk that exchange-rate moves wipe out extra yield investors earn from a carry trade.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/asx-needs-bolster-tech-shortening-trade-settlement-experts-say The Business Times en 2026-10-22T16:04:41+08:00 ASX needs to bolster tech before shortening trade settlement, experts say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/89e64f5914671f0efb841ca79ea6d070cb66c90f7c92847fb5315ea34b18ed1a The plan comes even as the ASX is looking to move on from its technology problems. The plan comes even as the ASX is looking to move on from its technology problems. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-biggest-labour-group-seeks-midpoint-target-6-2027-wage-increase-talks The Business Times en 2026-10-22T15:37:51+08:00 Japan’s biggest labour group seeks midpoint target of 6% for 2027 wage increase talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/622daab7c2cb2c63f83a396d76e18b789d1e45d7a16ddf3de47ea0e721bc1d3b Japanese wages were stagnant for decades until 2022, when rising raw material costs pushed up inflation and piled pressure on firms to pay better wages. Japanese wages were stagnant for decades until 2022, when rising raw material costs pushed up inflation and piled pressure on firms to pay better wages. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/thrive/personal-growth/government-played-cupid-did-sparks-fly?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T15:25:05+08:00 The government played Cupid. Did sparks fly? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1f8187704d003d8ac6afa7539ac41298e9015ea8ef2e4513cace584f5f078ee7 BT BT https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesian-stocks-high-shareholding-concentrations-be-excluded-index-starting-nov-2 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T14:55:52+08:00 Indonesian stocks with high shareholding concentrations to be excluded from index starting Nov 2 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fbbcc124bab5f343ea113fba29c0f17b17eeca7053c342b7b677bdc3ae0d515 MSCI has raised concerns that some transactions were allegedly being manipulated by dominant shareholders. MSCI has raised concerns that some transactions were allegedly being manipulated by dominant shareholders. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/danantara-ready-deploy-more-capital-indonesian-stocks-after-msci-triggered-rout?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T14:24:48+08:00 Danantara ready to deploy more capital into Indonesian stocks after MSCI-triggered rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bed695689864f452b6191ef2db30a5dcc51b472887da29294f552eb22600a66a Danantara oversees about US$900 billion in state assets across roughly 1,000 companies. Danantara oversees about US$900 billion in state assets across roughly 1,000 companies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-snaps-australian-canola-improved-ties-lower-tariffs-fuel-demand The Business Times en 2026-10-22T14:21:54+08:00 China snaps up Australian canola as improved ties, lower tariffs fuel demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/609222d2a6dcf06c73f51b13e409353c963e2970e018da22682af515b1977658 A header machine (right) deposits harvested canola seeds into a receiving "chaser" truck in a field in Point Wilson, near Melbourne, Australia. A header machine (right) deposits harvested canola seeds into a receiving "chaser" truck in a field in Point Wilson, near Melbourne, Australia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ntuc-kpmg-ink-partnership-help-companies-adopt-ai-and-create-better-jobs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T14:13:24+08:00 NTUC, KPMG ink partnership to help companies adopt AI and create better jobs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/af2f0eeebc1f75ea25867215ad6b1976ec98a7c26e30892ceeb14421cf84586e As AI reshapes jobs and workplaces, NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng says it is taking action to ensure workers can adapt and benefit from new opportunities. As AI reshapes jobs and workplaces, NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng says it is taking action to ensure workers can adapt and benefit from new opportunities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/national-museum-singapore-shows-its-funny-side-hello-kitty-plastic-bags-and-mrt-misery?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T14:05:00+08:00 National Museum of Singapore shows its funny side: Hello Kitty, plastic bags and MRT misery https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e91017b8d49ce7f363eebcc966963db690f04a57c972c185214ae966c35b176f Nation-building stories aside, the new Singapore History Gallery has some odd, eccentric objects. Nation-building stories aside, the new Singapore History Gallery has some odd, eccentric objects. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/musks-public-endorsement-spacex-tesla-deal-may-throw-wrench-talks The Business Times en 2026-10-22T14:03:45+08:00 Musk’s public endorsement of SpaceX-Tesla deal may throw a wrench in talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/22e9aedfecf46bfee7500ceee37505651ad0d854f51dc55c3076ea4a2cb81580 Elon Musk has acknowledged that as a conflicted party he cannot be part of the discussions of the special committees to evaluate the merger. Elon Musk has acknowledged that as a conflicted party he cannot be part of the discussions of the special committees to evaluate the merger. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/indo-pacific-middle-powers-are-building-strategic-space-offering-europe-lesson The Business Times en 2026-10-22T14:00:00+08:00 Indo-Pacific middle powers are building strategic space, offering Europe a lesson https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/034702eeeea0105098c77b312c1f2631a9c0fb1c885229a2a22adbf3e659b0c9 Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is meeting leaders in the Middle East to exchange views on regional security and beef up economic ties. Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is meeting leaders in the Middle East to exchange views on regional security and beef up economic ties. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-lower-age-threshold-it-expands-mask-distribution-will-help-retailers-restock?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T14:00:00+08:00 Singapore to lower age threshold as it expands mask distribution, will help retailers restock https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7d8f678f258b44bf8e543a6c9724c32899f806cf77c3d0f78049f0cdf8500b4a Minister for Sustainability and Environment Grace Fu speaking to the media at Beo Crescent Market. Minister Grace Fu says that the decision to include those aged 60 and above for the mask collection was made after considering public feedback. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/how-made-china-became-status-symbol The Business Times en 2026-10-22T13:51:55+08:00 How ‘made in China’ became a status symbol https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a1378d243bc2a1036471a0629fe789a70b2f6f36526f4b00b1bbd639de48abe Chinese brands are undermining perceptions of customers who are historically resistant to the “Made in China” label. Chinese brands are undermining perceptions of customers who are historically resistant to the “Made in China” label. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-korea-holds-rates-upbeat-outlook-points-future-hikes The Business Times en 2026-10-22T13:41:11+08:00 Bank of Korea holds rates; upbeat outlook points to future hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54d6983566897d57ad1bc575d10de0b47b2185ca34164930ead016fd0eff426a BOK governor Shin Hyun-song said: “We will refine our own thinking and continue to conduct monetary policy with an open mind.” BOK governor Shin Hyun-song said: “We will refine our own thinking and continue to conduct monetary policy with an open mind.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-allows-first-export-unprocessed-rare-earths-under-new-rules The Business Times en 2026-10-22T13:21:56+08:00 Malaysia allows first export of unprocessed rare earths under new rules https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9827590a1ecdaa37d15c33556dffc7c26e49aa891b0c740d24a6fde5f8cf7f66 A rock sample containing rare earth elements. The Department of Mineral and Geoscience Malaysia has permitted a single export application for R&D purposes. A rock sample containing rare earth elements. The Department of Mineral and Geoscience Malaysia has permitted a single export application for R&D purposes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-security-robotics-firm-kabam-cease-operations-nov-20?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T13:03:19+08:00 Singapore security robotics firm Kabam to cease operations on Nov 20 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6573a4b58bc56f2cb0dbc61e4641a22fe813243c9bd78f052489c1b780951003 Kabam Robotics co-founders Kelvin Wee (left) and Benjamin Chia with the company’s robots. Kabam Robotics co-founders Kelvin Wee (left) and Benjamin Chia with the company’s robots in 2023. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/style-society/personalise-your-longchamp-bag-time-christmas?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T13:00:00+08:00 Personalise your Longchamp bag – in time for Christmas https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b7722ef3736aa4be036d6a3a4b5939a3c171fee7ea15e3f858a48520e40e962 Longhamp’s bright and welcoming My Pliage Personalisation Pop-Up. Longhamp’s bright and welcoming My Pliage Personalisation Pop-Up. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/japan-korea-stocks-fall-asian-markets-dip-while-investors-weigh-tech-earnings-gulf-tensions The Business Times en 2026-10-22T12:08:13+08:00 Japan, Korea stocks fall as Asian markets dip while investors weigh tech earnings, Gulf tensions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a535e8141f6462fb8b20c78dc6642df19ebb57d35d3a655e9cf2b7e0d88d8d0b Japan’s Nikkei stock index gave up earlier gains to trade 0.4% lower as Korean shares fell more than 1%. Japan’s Nikkei stock index gave up earlier gains to trade 0.4% lower as Korean shares fell more than 1%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/cimb-categorically-denies-it-will-privatise-indonesian-unit-niaga?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T12:04:06+08:00 CIMB ‘categorically denies’ that it will privatise Indonesian unit Niaga https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/770a048b90225fcc5b1447d989bff69fd3ca619267140ad9d71a2a71b3b78972 The statement followed reports that cited analysts who attended a briefing with CIMB group chief financial officer Khairul Rifaie. The statement followed reports that cited analysts who attended a briefing with CIMB group chief financial officer Khairul Rifaie. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/how-asean-can-ramp-regional-cooperation-disaster-relief The Business Times en 2026-10-22T12:00:00+08:00 How Asean can ramp up regional cooperation on disaster relief https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57959883e947870ed64adcecd18ab20a56043bb4718343f45c56908c42fcf1a6 Smoke and smog from fires in Indonesia have crossed national borders and degraded air quality in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Smoke and smog from fires in Indonesia have crossed national borders and degraded air quality in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/stamp-collecting-enjoying-analogue-revival-or-are-its-best-days-over?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T12:00:00+08:00 Is stamp collecting enjoying an analogue revival or are its best days over? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62bb58396942c00f24e6c0b1612c7638fb40338ed46923cad9fec34168c24039 Stanley Gibbons will hold its inaugural philatelic live auction, The Orchard Road Collection of Malaya Revenues, on Oct 29. Stanley Gibbons will hold its inaugural philatelic live auction, The Orchard Road Collection of Malaya Revenues, on Oct 29. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/deepseek-raises-us15-billion-challenge-leading-us-labs The Business Times en 2026-10-22T11:34:42+08:00 DeepSeek raises US$15 billion in challenge to leading US labs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/55ff087199e6f988ad8332eae43b6230fed1f4f555ff0d493f275c9449f9d077 WeChat-operator Tencent and Battery pioneer CATL are among the biggest investors in the round, say sources. WeChat-operator Tencent and Battery pioneer CATL are among the biggest investors in the round, say sources. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-eases-investors-await-fed-signals-rate-path The Business Times en 2026-10-22T11:11:03+08:00 Gold eases as investors await Fed signals on rate path https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab68fa0b15a0d6d032c88c368f59719018adb5c133aba349febf1e66b1d78f23 US gold futures for December delivery dropped 0.4%to US$4,132.30.  US gold futures for December delivery dropped 0.4%to US$4,132.30.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/carro-establishes-s450-million-financing-facility-backed-car-loans?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T11:00:00+08:00 Carro establishes S$450 million financing facility backed by car loans https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/05ff01433253b9266bd650ed6d71c23d6623031354a1b139ae99bb77aad4366d Carro’s co-founder and CEO Aaron Tan says: “We are setting a new standard for automotive financing in South-east Asia.” Carro’s co-founder and CEO Aaron Tan says: “We are setting a new standard for automotive financing in South-east Asia.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/euro-nears-3-month-low-against-singdollar-amid-political-unrest-europe-may-weaken-further?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T10:49:57+08:00 Euro nears 3-month low against Singdollar amid political unrest in Europe, may weaken further https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1974bb73918335cd44dc917f716e7d97d589b16c6a4ac13630851ef9a15346ec Analysts said continued political uncertainty could put further pressure on the euro against the Singdollar. Analysts said continued political uncertainty could put further pressure on the euro against the Singdollar. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/over-3000-taxpayers-made-false-claims-employment-expenses-iras-warns-misleading-tax-advice?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T10:30:09+08:00 Over 3,000 taxpayers made false claims for employment expenses; Iras warns of misleading tax advice https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/718e866301647f8f8580863ba1910d4131ff6d3ed67d9aca0b35f5714a80c55e In a statement on Oct 21, Iras said it had identified the taxpayers who made false claims through ongoing compliance reviews. In a statement on Oct 21, Iras said it had identified the taxpayers who made false claims through ongoing compliance reviews. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-tells-us-prove-it-wants-peace-lifting-blockade The Business Times en 2026-10-22T10:08:14+08:00 Iran tells US to prove it wants peace by lifting blockade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eafe49147a977efc38b31945bd8c3ad8ea692556d51bf360d6306ae25f0ab3eb Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged the US to return to the memorandum of understanding signed in June that has collapsed.  Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged the US to return to the memorandum of understanding signed in June that has collapsed.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-israel-plan-renewed-iran-strikes-after-midterm-elections-step-military-exercises-sources The Business Times en 2026-10-22T09:35:07+08:00 US, Israel plan renewed Iran strikes after midterm elections, step up military exercises: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/129ba4226c785360ac10867d68cf6fc1d4a8d39c71ebd818544f5b4b4e802632 The site of a strike in Teheran. A White House official said on Oct 21 that the Trump administration does not comment on military plans “that may or may not exist”. The site of a strike in Teheran. A White House official said on Oct 21 that the Trump administration does not comment on military plans “that may or may not exist”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/no-direct-exposure-indonesia-fires-olam?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T09:32:00+08:00 No direct exposure to Indonesia fires: Olam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b1492665d273ca2c71e8f4d1923b7ba0d76156869b1a6753af86fc704d5c8bef Olam Group’s office at Marina One East Tower in Singapore. As part of its monitoring process, Olam Group has reviewed recent fire alerts and stakeholder reports, it notes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/tesla-cuts-spending-potential-spacex-deal-even-musk-bets-future-ai-robots The Business Times en 2026-10-22T09:01:22+08:00 Tesla cuts spending before potential SpaceX deal even as Musk bets future on AI, robots https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d23a5254ea269ed4a137687197365ece14d3ef8ce169e1aee136569c9b7ebff7 Tesla’s downward revision of its 2026 capex expectations to roughly US$20 billion, from over US$25 billion, may undermine its growth story. Tesla’s downward revision of its 2026 capex expectations to roughly US$20 billion, from over US$25 billion, may undermine its growth story. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-fct-olam-oue-reit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T08:42:34+08:00 Stocks to watch: FCT, Olam, OUE Reit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c981addde2436a6e4eea1e2a79e666b083ccf0073dda14081b69681be4a6bb75 Frasers Centrepoint Trust’s FY2026 DPU hit a record S$0.1235. Frasers Centrepoint Trust’s FY2026 DPU hit a record S$0.1235. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/fct-posts-2-6-higher-h2-dpu-hit-new-full-year-record-payout?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T08:17:33+08:00 FCT posts 2.6% higher H2 DPU to hit new full-year record payout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/883bcb975991729bf5ecf473134533ae01aa45797802b3f595792f079c54d659 White Sands mall in Pasir Ris, Singapore. The divestment of White Sands for S$467 million has created debt headroom for FCT to recycle proceeds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/capitaland-malaysia-trusts-q3-dpu-21-6-rm0-0135-industrial-logistics?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T08:00:37+08:00 CapitaLand Malaysia Trust’s Q3 DPU up 21.6% at RM0.0135 on industrial, logistics https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/99272e7d8ef18e154c0b6be1705ceb9b47a421d95725542a95466bdcb19dec4d Logo of CapitaLand seen on the facade of a building. Distributable income for the quarter increases 32.2% to RM46.3 million (US$11.3 million). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/investing-health-small-habits-lifetime-returns?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T07:00:00+08:00 Investing in health: Small habits for a lifetime of returns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d57903c057112f8e30bf76bce1324ca7eebc0bc82d7a256ce686ec9b72227a71 At Healthspan: The Longevity Challenge were (from left): BT editorial projects editor Dylan Tan; Novi Health CEO and co-founder Dr Sue-Anne Toh; NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine vice-dean (research) and NUHS group director (research), Professor Roger Foo; and Temasek International chief operating officer Yeoh Keat Chuan. From left: BT’s Dylan Tan; Dr Sue-Anne Toh of Novi Health; Prof Roger Foo from Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine; and Yeoh Keat Chuan of Temasek International. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/financing-growth-how-smes-can-tap-digital-banks-working-capital?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T07:00:00+08:00 Financing growth: How SMEs can tap digital banks for working capital https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d4f2ad0c504a4e0dc5030363c624ec774adbbc688a1a2cb308ffb94e440a3f67 From left: Claressa Monteiro, BT audio head; Tan Yee Hern, Capstone Aluminium assistant managing director; Sharon Teo, Inspire-Tech CEO; and Tiger Wang, MariBank Singapore consulting director for SME business solutions. From left: Claressa Monteiro, BT audio head; Tan Yee Hern, Capstone Aluminium assistant managing director; Sharon Teo, Inspire-Tech CEO; and Tiger Wang, MariBank Singapore consulting director for SME business solutions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/teslas-flying-roadster-cold-rockets-mostly-hot-air?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T07:00:00+08:00 Tesla’s flying Roadster with cold rockets is mostly hot air https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b463c6b4aff287598796f7e6c7a6fbb090ff0be35d451ba98026486dd3370077 image of Tesla’s Roadster Tesla unveils its long-delayed Roadster nearly a decade after revealing a next-generation version of its original electric sports ​car. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/donald-trump-human-wrecking-ball The Business Times en 2026-10-22T07:00:00+08:00 Donald Trump, human wrecking ball https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ff0b708f1897fa768c621858e12c3cb46c64b9170c7367b50501fdf3a9db15d It is clear that traditional foreign-policy theories are a poor guide to US President Donald Trump. It is clear that traditional foreign-policy theories are a poor guide to US President Donald Trump. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-favours-chinese-banks-flags-hsbc-long-term-buy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T07:00:00+08:00 DBS favours Chinese banks; flags HSBC as long-term buy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c71ebd771bfd468078fc3225374ed485a3a4ed5f5145a084f3a72584b81e2f0 HSBC fell about 15% from its August peak to a trough in mid-October, amid surging global bond yields and potential increases in UK banking taxes. HSBC fell about 15% from its August peak to a trough in mid-October, amid surging global bond yields and potential increases in UK banking taxes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/two-killed-attack-aramco-oil-field-saudi-eastern-region The Business Times en 2026-10-22T06:58:04+08:00 Two killed in attack on Aramco oil field in Saudi eastern region https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/432e24fec699cbfe2d751ed80033fac72c8a9d2e4e3e796693e40a2ea75e5529 Attacks on Saudi Aramco’s oil field in Shaybah follow repeated Houthi strikes on Saudi airports and facilities. Attacks on Saudi Aramco’s oil field in Shaybah follow repeated Houthi strikes on Saudi airports and facilities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ibm-posts-5-sales-growth-tops-estimates-says-infrastructure-deals-came-back The Business Times en 2026-10-22T06:45:17+08:00 IBM posts 5% sales growth that tops estimates, says infrastructure deals came back https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/df3564adf360c967632dce07656a9c946311123b9426f3abcd996191aff223e8 Some two-thirds of IBM’s mainframe and associated software deals that slipped earlier in 2026 have since been inked, CFO Jim Kavanaugh said. Some two-thirds of IBM’s mainframe and associated software deals that slipped earlier in 2026 have since been inked, CFO Jim Kavanaugh said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/meta-boosts-bet-ai-spending-outlook-new-stock-class-q3-results-beat-estimates The Business Times en 2026-10-22T06:28:43+08:00 Meta boosts bet on AI with spending outlook, new stock class; Q3 results beat estimates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2daf60b876398b023c6024887f819be7e7ad998025d113c11073790a4baa7a6 Capital expenditures will be US$135 billion to US$145 billion in 2026, Meta said on Oct 21, raising the bottom end of the range from US$130 billion. Capital expenditures will be US$135 billion to US$145 billion in 2026, Meta said on Oct 21, raising the bottom end of the range from US$130 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-rises-us-orders-diplomats-leave-saudi-arabia-amid-escalating-tensions The Business Times en 2026-10-22T06:08:27+08:00 Oil rises as US orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5bb138fdf0f6ae034eaa3fb69112e5e9a8112a722a66daaed06d5cab385be290 US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 1% to US$98.12.  US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 1% to US$98.12.