https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/us-lawmakers-call-new-ai-rules-after-anthropic-researchers-safety-warnings The Business Times en 2026-09-11T07:18:01+08:00 US lawmakers call for new AI rules after Anthropic researchers’ safety warnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9621791b5d3b8aaac4a9d51bce8ae4948d660f37085d2a1b9dd350dd62960f9 Incidents in which AI models have accessed external systems during testing have prompted calls for tighter safety regulations. Incidents in which AI models have accessed external systems during testing have prompted calls for tighter safety regulations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-data-centre-reits-chase-japan-deals-power-crunch-raises-stakes The Business Times en 2026-09-11T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore data centre Reits chase Japan deals as power crunch raises stakes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/12f4ff9cda195337d6534a8f54dc8e50c965ba046ce388198626b472d2eada5f Japan’s data centre market is underpinned by increasing domestic enterprise workloads, cloud adoption and rising AI workloads. Japan’s data centre market is underpinned by increasing domestic enterprise workloads, cloud adoption and rising AI workloads. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/south-korea-bets-free-ai-can-loosen-chatgpts-grip The Business Times en 2026-09-11T07:00:00+08:00 South Korea bets free AI can loosen ChatGPT’s grip https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be52517ca841bf4068661797e28954059de5c2bbb830b6069262c6806f94d6f4 People walk in a business district in Seoul, South Korea, Aug 27 2026. South Korea is attempting something more unusual than other national technology programmes, by trying to turn AI into something closer to public infrastructure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/proptech-firm-real-estate-analytics-served-winding-application-creditor The Business Times en 2026-09-11T07:00:00+08:00 Proptech firm Real Estate Analytics served winding-up application by creditor https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b461279cb41be5791089ab24c9ec1a9cc3fd6fc523acef21f213f62a19efccbd Real Estate Analytics has been loss-making over the last five years, although its loss after tax from continuing operations narrowed to S$3.3 million in FY2025. Real Estate Analytics has been loss-making over the last five years, although its loss after tax from continuing operations narrowed to S$3.3 million in FY2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sgx-securities-trading-value-climbs-35-year-august-retail-buying-sti-rally The Business Times en 2026-09-11T07:00:00+08:00 SGX securities trading value climbs 35% on year in August on retail buying, STI rally https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b126a47caf48a4e294c3e05f86754a4fb98b03a7e5085e8d4bd1d258d9f0487 The benchmark STI ended August at a high of 5,755.36, up 35% from the year before, outperforming the rest of its regional Asean peers on a year-to-date basis. The benchmark STI ended August at a high of 5,755.36, up 35% from the year before, outperforming the rest of its regional Asean peers on a year-to-date basis. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/standing-cabernet-sauvignon The Business Times en 2026-09-11T07:00:00+08:00 Standing up for cabernet sauvignon https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/caa2f61ae829633ee60b5bcbdbc6b811606faac32df8b3c3e6c9589ba8a29e9a The world in which cabernet achieved its commanding presence has changed, but the wine remains too good to ignore, says the writer. The world in which cabernet achieved its commanding presence has changed, but the wine remains too good to ignore, says the writer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/nike-lululemon-shein-woes-silver-lining-singapores-lack-listed-consumer-brands The Business Times en 2026-09-11T07:00:00+08:00 Nike, Lululemon, Shein woes: A silver lining in Singapore’s lack of listed consumer brands https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/377dca1e1c5fe27fa7eb495803c122692c949271cccb99847c07ef505ad2520d Nike, which has shed more than US$200 billion in market value from its November 2021 peak, exits the S&P 100 index in September 2026. Nike, which has shed more than US$200 billion in market value from its November 2021 peak, exits the S&P 100 index in September 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/cashless-society-singapores-currency-circulation-still-hitting-new-highs-s69-billion The Business Times en 2026-09-11T07:00:00+08:00 Cashless society? Singapore’s currency in circulation still hitting new highs at S$69 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fcf5adc931853b53665b20d338edc49d2c8180b554b4b49c4c587fe3bbcbdd4f MAS stopped issuing the S$1,000 note in 2021 to mitigate “higher money laundering and terrorism financing risks”. MAS stopped issuing the S$1,000 note in 2021 to mitigate “higher money laundering and terrorism financing risks”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/opec-further-lowers-2026-global-oil-demand-growth-forecast1 The Business Times en 2026-09-11T06:51:49+08:00 Opec further lowers 2026 global oil demand growth forecast https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c7c1a555e5a6f30d351815f0dd18027576e4e26d3c3ee33bfde36e1ee0fa685 Opec continues to see a smaller impact on consumption since the Iran war started. Opec continues to see a smaller impact on consumption since the Iran war started. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/houthis-seize-strategic-yemeni-port-threatening-saudi-oil-exports-through-red-sea The Business Times en 2026-09-11T06:43:01+08:00 Houthis seize strategic Yemeni port, threatening Saudi oil exports through Red Sea https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a54197ffc60be12ba337c689800d7a9fac7e11fd4f27ea7be52133cb1b7b5067 A Houthi attack targeting trucks coming from Saudi territory at the Saudi-Yemen border on Sep 7. The Houthis have escalated attacks against Saudi Arabia in September. A Houthi attack targeting trucks coming from Saudi territory at the Saudi-Yemen border on Sep 7. The Houthis have escalated attacks against Saudi Arabia in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-close-two-month-low-ecb-hike-fuels-further-tightening-bets The Business Times en 2026-09-11T06:18:11+08:00 European shares close at two-month low as ECB hike fuels further tightening bets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed 6 0.7 per cent lower at 635.97 points on Thursday. The Stoxx 600 closed 6 0.7 per cent lower at 635.97 points on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/oracles-cloud-sales-beat-estimates-surging-ai-demand-outpaces-supply The Business Times en 2026-09-11T06:11:40+08:00 Oracle’s cloud sales beat estimates as surging AI demand outpaces supply https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4e71e234d0b7b3054b60cfe4f23e41e60a726d992b154caf75e101e850963cfd Oracle reported US$28.5 billion in capital expenditures, mostly on data centre equipment, in the three months ended Aug 31. Oracle reported US$28.5 billion in capital expenditures, mostly on data centre equipment, in the three months ended Aug 31. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-surges-6-brent-and-us-crude-both-surpass-us100-more-tanker-attacks The Business Times en 2026-09-11T05:56:11+08:00 Oil surges 6%, Brent and US crude both surpass US$100 on more tanker attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0d1f080fedbd8ecae54b06eaf18d72c61144a771ce933f73a5b8dbf189e9c3aa Brent crude futures settled US$6.42, or 6.34 per cent, higher at US$107.63 a barrel on Thursday.  Brent crude futures settled US$6.42, or 6.34 per cent, higher at US$107.63 a barrel on Thursday.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-sp-500-ends-down-treasury-yields-rise-and-traders-fret-about-inflation The Business Times en 2026-09-11T05:39:19+08:00 US stocks: S&P 500 ends down as Treasury yields rise and traders fret about inflation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/71a3378ccc0baa2609384f63b971120d3eb37c2c5ce22ba16bc42f1b8ca6023c The S&P 500 has lost 2 per cent in the past four sessions, its deepest four-day loss since June. The S&P 500 has lost 2 per cent in the past four sessions, its deepest four-day loss since June. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/lagarde-calls-ecb-hike-no-brainer-markets-bet-more-ahead The Business Times en 2026-09-10T23:30:00+08:00 Lagarde calls ECB hike ‘no brainer’ as markets bet on more ahead https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ebaf9a90a2238c711fbacc16065e37ad243171e008dd734bf6a74b90528119c8 The expansion between April and June was “broad-based across countries and sectors,” Lagarde told journalists in Berlin. The expansion between April and June was “broad-based across countries and sectors,” Lagarde told journalists in Berlin. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-existing-home-sales-slide-weakest-pace-more-year The Business Times en 2026-09-10T23:10:00+08:00 US existing home sales slide to weakest pace in more than a year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e68b0ab563c98e10a2a32f0faf6c93c3eb382977588c49928a052484745bae84 Home price growth cooled off from the pandemic era, when annual increases ran into the double digits, but affordability concerns remain a headwind for buyers. Home price growth cooled off from the pandemic era, when annual increases ran into the double digits, but affordability concerns remain a headwind for buyers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-opens-lower-after-hotter-expected-producer-inflation-data The Business Times en 2026-09-10T21:53:09+08:00 Wall St opens lower after hotter-than-expected producer inflation data  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab829f67b5d5a58922594ae4c19b7f2349bc0cb4976e8fde431aaec91b63f367 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 88.8 points, or 0.17 per cent, at the open to 52,291.85. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 88.8 points, or 0.17 per cent, at the open to 52,291.85. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/mary-chia-beauty-firm-appears-court-over-unpaid-cpf-contributions The Business Times en 2026-09-10T21:48:42+08:00 Mary Chia beauty firm appears in court over unpaid CPF contributions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be4a5ed2d48ca51a0ab88ca9a89edff47fbd106cfffdbb0976dcbdb186569f4d The State Courts heard that the beauty company made a payment of S$11,291 on Sept 9, a day before its hearing. The State Courts heard that the beauty company made a payment of S$11,291 on Sept 9, a day before its hearing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-producer-prices-increase-expected-august The Business Times en 2026-09-10T21:19:51+08:00 US producer prices increase as expected in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/70e14715393dcd09ffdd95bc6dc9ee3b7fa651ec22ebaea4dfc2f37c276d4154 The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rose 0.4 per cent last month after an upwardly revised 0.1 per cent gain in July. The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rose 0.4 per cent last month after an upwardly revised 0.1 per cent gain in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-weekly-jobless-claims-edge-down-layoffs-remain-low The Business Times en 2026-09-10T20:53:35+08:00 US weekly jobless claims edge down as layoffs remain low https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62727085caf0becde6f841151fdfe621fe321921dc5e5ebd5937345349216145 Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dipped 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 206,000 for the week ended September 5. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dipped 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 206,000 for the week ended September 5. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ecb-raises-interest-rates-iran-war-fuels-inflation-fears The Business Times en 2026-09-10T20:41:49+08:00 ECB raises interest rates as Iran war fuels inflation fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fed60cf0468ea0496a20fbfacb86785959fb87609b5d6855ce83ebec436cb2ea The logo of the European Central Bank outside its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. The ECB has raised its policy rate to 2.5% and expects inflation to stay above its 2% goal for some time. The European Central Bank has raised its policy rate to 2.5% and expects inflation to stay above its 2% goal for some time. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/greenback-crawls-higher-ahead-ecb-us-inflation-data The Business Times en 2026-09-10T20:07:48+08:00 Greenback crawls higher ahead of ECB, US inflation data https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce213f4f77755b2c87fb7aae3aa6830cc6d639fb160f64ff0d5552ddf98aa21c The dollar index, which tracks the US currency against major peers, is up 0.13%. The dollar index, which tracks the US currency against major peers, is up 0.13%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/pgim-turns-more-selective-japan-real-estate-rates-climb The Business Times en 2026-09-10T20:05:42+08:00 PGIM turns more selective on Japan real estate as rates climb https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2958d257cb3adea0c61fcb6d8f22290470fa660d57b986b635bb04128e11226d The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise its policy rate to 1.25% later this month as pressures from the Iran war and a weak yen fuel concerns about domestic inflation. The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise its policy rate to 1.25% later this month as pressures from the Iran war and a weak yen fuel concerns about domestic inflation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/top-hong-kong-developers-profit-increases-market-recovery The Business Times en 2026-09-10T20:05:36+08:00 Top Hong Kong developer’s profit increases on market recovery https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d5cdff2b514214b1263436a7217c6ca83962e6507c5fc58900a829094d93e83a The Henderson building, center, and the Bank of China Tower, centre right, in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is seeing a broad recovery in its prime office sector after years of sluggish demand and elevated vacancies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/xis-india-visit-help-diplomatic-thaw-business-ties-are-still-bound-suspicion The Business Times en 2026-09-10T19:20:26+08:00 Xi’s India visit to help diplomatic thaw, but business ties are still bound by suspicion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a7481ada6b63277859d7654e3dd73953baff95f12d7fb94090187e8806e13030 Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives at Cairo International Airport for an official visit to Egypt. China’s foreign ministry has confirmed that Xi will be in Delhi, India, for the annual Brics summit. China’s foreign ministry has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will be in Delhi for the annual Brics summit on Sep 12 and 13. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/can-trump-really-pay-every-adult-american-us5000-dividend The Business Times en 2026-09-10T19:01:28+08:00 Can Trump really pay every adult American a US$5,000 ‘dividend’? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8fa9ee8b5de4ed9ae6859fe72cfd1be06c9199c230e4f025adfd673ba8d4f3f3 US President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas. He has said he would pay every American adult a US$5,000 “Trump dividend” if the Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress after the November elections.  US President Donald Trump says the US$5,000 “dividend” would have to be spent in the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/political-salary-framework-flexible-goes-beyond-numbers-chan-chun-sing The Business Times en 2026-09-10T18:47:52+08:00 Political salary framework is flexible, goes beyond numbers: Chan Chun Sing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6508061bba2330ee3f87f3e647abd0d257ea1f00a199346701ae2feed2190dc6 Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing says: “The more political appointment holders are paid, the greater the scrutiny they will be under.” Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing says: “The more political appointment holders are paid, the greater the scrutiny they will be under.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-102 The Business Times en 2026-09-10T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 10) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/354e2396da69f97127be394bfbf222145ab28cf4f330c1c17361ef7544cbea3f Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the consequences of not attracting good people to politics may not become apparent immediately, but in 15 to 25 years. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the consequences of not attracting good people to politics may not become apparent immediately, but in 15 to 25 years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ministerial-duties-should-not-be-compared-priorities-responsibilities-private-sector-mps The Business Times en 2026-09-10T18:13:16+08:00 Ministerial duties should not be compared with priorities, responsibilities in private sector: MPs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59a5d334447135204323c85b3e4e72f66df6ba2e371004dbe97c5d00e8544b97 Singapore’s political salaries are benchmarked against the median income of the top 1,000 Singapore citizen earners, with a 40% discount to reflect the ethos of public service. Singapore’s political salaries are benchmarked against the median income of the top 1,000 Singapore citizen earners, with a 40% discount to reflect the ethos of public service. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sti-falls-0-7-oil-crosses-us100-mark-again-us-iran-turmoil The Business Times en 2026-09-10T18:08:35+08:00 STI falls 0.7% as oil crosses US$100 mark again on US-Iran turmoil https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b105e779aca49bc7719c5bd983e0989623dcc5023eeef644bcd50fde236ae34a A Petronas petrol station in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Even as oil prices fluctuate, Malaysia could be a “strong bastion” against the volatility, says one market observer. Even as oil prices fluctuate, Malaysia could be a “strong bastion” against the volatility, says one market observer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/thrive/personal-growth/why-not-finish-and-graduate-why-these-students-hit-pause-university The Business Times en 2026-09-10T18:04:49+08:00 ‘Why not finish and graduate?’: Why these students hit pause on university https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2568407c85ccb400fe8bfd536dc010abe3def93e4daf575c5f0eafc85ae0c0f1 BT BT https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/s88-tasting-menu-italian-fine-casual-assaggi The Business Times en 2026-09-10T18:00:00+08:00 S$88 tasting menu at Italian fine-casual Assaggi https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8dcf2d04d839eb0a7f529174e33d08f8f87b08d52e9b2c5cb89f77bccbc8ba56 Assaggi’s simplified interiors. Assaggi’s simplified interiors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/thai-central-bank-targets-money-flows-behind-scam-networks The Business Times en 2026-09-10T17:51:13+08:00 Thai central bank targets money flows behind scam networks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f27f33f31bd6552cae9c46a8dcf61b57a29c5d183bf6b668fcf8f76f93e59f00 BOT governor Vitai Ratanakorn says: “We cannot arrest them, but we can strengthen our systems, create bottlenecks and make it more difficult for them to move illicit funds.” BOT governor Vitai Ratanakorn says: “We cannot arrest them, but we can strengthen our systems, create bottlenecks and make it more difficult for them to move illicit funds.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/ai-music-startup-suno-launches-new-models-pay-labels The Business Times en 2026-09-10T17:37:45+08:00 AI music startup Suno launches new models that pay labels https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/543ef3df9202e8283a66cc8e64da7571b89c692a1c266d79d3d64c7d08509af2 Musical notes seen on sheet music. The new artificial intelligence music-making models being rolled out by AI technology company Suno will include new functions, such as being able to generate a song from audio, images and video inspirations. The new models being rolled out will include new functions, such as being able to generate a song from audio, images and video inspirations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ministerial-pay-rise-not-lure-politics-inaction-would-leave-singapore-suffer-consequences-pm-wong The Business Times en 2026-09-10T17:34:20+08:00 Ministerial pay rise not a lure into politics, but inaction would leave Singapore to ‘suffer the consequences’: PM Wong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6afdffdac2a049d6ee906aa7bf9827969734250fece20cacda499b39b6d00d5e Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the consequences of not attracting good people to politics may not become apparent immediately, but in 15 to 25 years. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the consequences of not attracting good people to politics may not become apparent immediately, but in 15 to 25 years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/europe-trying-gauge-how-much-pain-it-can-take-china The Business Times en 2026-09-10T17:04:52+08:00 Europe is trying to gauge how much pain it can take from China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9439f264e3146ab2aeb36ff7451610eb194fb138f229fcddf2ea1d6cf8d15538 EU companies are increasingly outmatched, outsmarted or outfunded by Chinese competitors. EU companies are increasingly outmatched, outsmarted or outfunded by Chinese competitors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hell-hath-no-fury-man-scorned-ceos-s468000-suit-against-ex-fails-after-relationship-sours The Business Times en 2026-09-10T16:59:14+08:00 Hell hath no fury like a man scorned: CEO’s S$468,000 suit against ex fails after relationship sours https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/16f21c511a681351803c40d5c7ab7351a13bfcb04a1fd169cb96dde4dc84b880 Senior Judge Lee Seiu Kin rejects Chander Agarwal’s characterisation of the expenses as loans, pointing to a pattern of lavish spending on Felicia Lee. Senior Judge Lee Seiu Kin rejects Chander Agarwal’s characterisation of the expenses as loans, pointing to a pattern of lavish spending on Felicia Lee. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/grab-said-be-talks-buy-singapore-fintech-firm-atome The Business Times en 2026-09-10T16:24:26+08:00 Grab said to be in talks to buy Singapore fintech firm Atome https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7372346a0a55fb2e99b0540336b889fc78f54441f16e4c942e07f1c16d2c6724 Grab is listed in the US, where its shares have dropped 39 per cent this year, giving the firm a market value of US$12.4 billion. Grab is listed in the US, where its shares have dropped 39 per cent this year, giving the firm a market value of US$12.4 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/vietnams-mortgage-rate-surge-putting-homeownership-out-reach The Business Times en 2026-09-10T16:22:00+08:00 Vietnam’s mortgage rate surge putting homeownership out of reach https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f9aab501cd30baeb4b2e2c4f715b9e1fef6d83aa3eb06694a7606348a2a082f7 Mortgage rates have climbed steeply in recent weeks, with average charges now around 12% to 14% and floating rates reaching as high as 15% to 16%. Mortgage rates have climbed steeply in recent weeks, with average charges now around 12% to 14% and floating rates reaching as high as 15% to 16%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/umno-hopeful-malaysia-ex-pm-najib-will-secure-royal-pardon The Business Times en 2026-09-10T15:52:12+08:00 Umno hopeful Malaysia ex-PM Najib will secure royal pardon https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3a8ae2fb0dee32d288e84bdd45ddfd980817582301a4179057c64ca732561e7c Najib’s pardon application is on the agenda for Friday’s meeting of the country’s Pardons Board, which is headed by Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar. Najib’s pardon application is on the agenda for Friday’s meeting of the country’s Pardons Board, which is headed by Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ubs-closes-china-fund-sales-unit-domestic-competition-proves-too-much The Business Times en 2026-09-10T15:02:25+08:00 UBS closes China fund sales unit as domestic competition proves too much https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/948022285507d54c9bd511dc03964136ff62e08de4cf69956f61db2864f10d6c UBS will rebrand WE.UBS and absorb it into its China securities unit under plans being discussed, a source said. UBS will rebrand WE.UBS and absorb it into its China securities unit under plans being discussed, a source said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/lost-us-open-find-super-cheerful-people-straw-hats The Business Times en 2026-09-10T15:00:11+08:00 Lost at the US Open? Find the super-cheerful people in straw hats https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0da0c8fc013c0e7f50380a5dc6e1c1d03add957040765a6d39aee5cfb995d68 US Open ambassadors directing people to the exit as they say goodbye to them at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sep 3. Ambassadors are, by design, easy to spot. They wear blue uniforms, bright yellow sneakers and the signature straw hats. US Open ambassadors directing people to the exit as they say goodbye to them at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sep 3. Ambassadors are, by design, easy to spot. They wear blue uniforms, bright yellow sneakers and the signature straw hats. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uk-housing-market-slowdown-bottoming-out The Business Times en 2026-09-10T14:58:11+08:00 UK housing market slowdown is bottoming out https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d584a23909b7ce0b461ec9a316d0b5a3431c95a26604d4feadd8a81b464195b4 RICS says the market is gradually finding its footing, with key activity indicators having become progressively less negative over recent months. RICS says the market is gradually finding its footing, with key activity indicators having become progressively less negative over recent months. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/singapore-sydney-route-gets-sixth-airline-egyptair-enters-market The Business Times en 2026-09-10T14:31:01+08:00 Singapore-Sydney route gets sixth airline as EgyptAir enters market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f24334960b9e11c06e9e342f710cb3c6aa435e64100fcdc21fa87170fc18ee81 An EgyptAir Airbus A350 airplane. EgyptAir’s upcoming service connecting Cairo to Sydney via Singapore is set to be launched in early 2027. EgyptAir’s upcoming service connecting Cairo to Sydney via Singapore is set to be launched in early 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/samsung-braces-visible-share-pressure-amid-apples-foldable-iphone-duo-challenge-counterpoint The Business Times en 2026-09-10T14:21:39+08:00 Samsung braces for ‘visible share pressure’ amid Apple's foldable iPhone Duo challenge: Counterpoint https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4ad741cbefe2dda9191607ddf3bf7fef079b9ddbb74f0c41ac2f9c079512ed0d Market research firm Counterpoint expects Apple to hold a 25% market share, catching up with Samsung, which is set to capture a 38% share in 2026. Market research firm Counterpoint expects Apple to hold a 25% market share, catching up with Samsung, which is set to capture a 38% share in 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/boj-policymaker-warns-price-risks-may-trigger-rapid-rate-hikes The Business Times en 2026-09-10T13:46:14+08:00 BOJ policymaker warns of price risks that may trigger rapid rate hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d717210db69c3b7ab00bd1a190eb90e1d225ef045e534b52a65e5a43577a5bab Analysts polled by Reuters expect the BOJ to hike rates to 1.25 per cent next week and then to 1.75 per cent in Q2 of 2027. Analysts polled by Reuters expect the BOJ to hike rates to 1.25 per cent next week and then to 1.75 per cent in Q2 of 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/europes-security-depends-clear-electrification-target The Business Times en 2026-09-10T13:29:30+08:00 Europe’s security depends on a clear electrification target https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8d27c32b043681f470b7ebb31738597d771931ee8690ca98626f87bbbc70ea1f Electrifying at least 50% of the European economy by 2040 would reduce fossil-fuel imports by as much as two-thirds. Electrifying at least 50% of the European economy by 2040 would reduce fossil-fuel imports by as much as two-thirds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/singapores-aster-plans-raise-naphtha-cracker-utilisation-executive-says The Business Times en 2026-09-10T13:19:48+08:00 Singapore's Aster plans to raise naphtha cracker utilisation, executive says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/426330414af75a1be515bd270a284f6793cbf1fa388606dfc2b94a50188914c8 Aster operates a steam cracker on Singapore’s Bukom Island. Aster operates a steam cracker on Singapore’s Bukom Island. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sobering-experience-embed-ceo-firm-being-hauled-court-cpf-arrears The Business Times en 2026-09-10T13:13:10+08:00 A ‘sobering’ experience: Embed CEO on firm being hauled to court for CPF arrears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/120b7c9785f1618c41921e3799f6cb27c0ecc6308df87aa6f0319dd34c3bfdb0 Dennis Ng, executive chairman of EFGH, says the company will settle the outstanding CPF contributions in full. Dennis Ng, executive chairman of EFGH, says the company will settle the outstanding CPF contributions in full. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-pushes-mandatory-national-ai-safety-rules The Business Times en 2026-09-10T12:51:52+08:00 OpenAI pushes for mandatory national AI safety rules https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aee04776d921dd5d06e536b2f73a976b343e07263821ad71c8c164e5dae5ab3a The call marks a major push by OpenAI for binding national AI safety rules with Congress yet to enact a federal framework on AI law. The call marks a major push by OpenAI for binding national AI safety rules with Congress yet to enact a federal framework on AI law. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/government-will-consider-accreditation-look-sick-bays-childcare-leave-implementation The Business Times en 2026-09-10T12:39:24+08:00 Government will consider accreditation, look into sick bays for childcare leave implementation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c9d265965cf6869f2b2d039a21f2ca086ce992f6369036f8be8e1ae6201c577 The government is supporting businesses by taking on the cost of child-related leaves. The government is supporting businesses by taking on the cost of child-related leaves. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/watch-live-parliament-debates-changes-political-salaries-framework The Business Times en 2026-09-10T12:32:10+08:00 Watch live: Parliament debates changes to political salaries framework https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd77f1d2459098a26533ea46bf816c0ade57c502998cdfad4f4295dbcee3def6 Monthly allowances for MPs will increase to S$18,500 from S$13,750, among other changes. Monthly allowances for MPs will increase to S$18,500 from S$13,750, among other changes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/style-society/how-singapore-parents-are-using-ai-give-their-kids-edge The Business Times en 2026-09-10T12:30:00+08:00 How Singapore parents are using AI to give their kids an edge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ea05faaa2a68bd8edc5bf811401b916aeb63e9557c88401fe80ea0e483b6ea74 Durgasena Thanabalan used ChatGPT to create Singapore-centric flashcards for her 18-month-old son. Durgasena Thanabalan used ChatGPT to create Singapore-centric flashcards for her 18-month-old son. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/payment-firms-co-develop-framework-recognise-ai-agents-purchase-users-behalf The Business Times en 2026-09-10T12:10:25+08:00 Payment firms to co-develop framework to recognise AI agents that purchase on users’ behalf https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d59a11c8f20575414d7b5d9de754eb999b5c0e601072aafa9005d7e752bac612 Visa, Mastercard and Ant International will collaborate via a Monetary Authority of Singapore platform that brings financial institutions and tech providers together. Visa, Mastercard and Ant International will collaborate via a Monetary Authority of Singapore platform that brings financial institutions and tech providers together. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-floats-us5000-payment-us-adults-if-gop-wins-midterms The Business Times en 2026-09-10T12:07:22+08:00 Trump floats US$5,000 payment to US adults if GOP wins midterms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7c070f4e3a293f7ac01d1a6768bc4d1f141a3ffbf81e6709c6540e59c0ccaa6a President Trump provided no information on how he would fund such an initiative. President Trump provided no information on how he would fund such an initiative. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/home-nature-and-art The Business Times en 2026-09-10T12:00:00+08:00 A home for nature and art https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f08b24c94b06a67a37dd23f0ddf95232e8f3e760d7d56124fcb04c1842626325 The house is designed around a 12 by 5 m internal courtyard. The house is designed around a 12 by 5 m internal courtyard. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-attacks-us-warships-show-limits-tanker-reprisals The Business Times en 2026-09-10T11:25:33+08:00 Iran attacks on US warships show limits of tanker reprisals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2df9a6bd41cff8a7d01f3d9f513133af8410d1fcde5042dd9d2fec4d32ab785f An Iranian crude oil carrier identified as M/T Riesco burns as it sinks after being struck, which US Central Command says it targeted after attempted Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship. An Iranian crude oil carrier identified as M/T Riesco burns as it sinks after being struck, which US Central Command says it targeted after attempted Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/global-money-trickles-back-indonesia-markets-recover The Business Times en 2026-09-10T11:16:15+08:00 Global money trickles back to Indonesia as markets recover https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f8a3f49a17bae9b62ec604aa37f7ebaa8004cff8981ab7bbeef2e5aea215255f Foreign funds are buying the nation’s bonds for a fourth straight month, the rupiah has appreciated more than 3.5% from June’s record low, and stocks look poised for their first quarterly inflow of 2026. Foreign funds are buying the nation’s bonds for a fourth straight month, the rupiah has appreciated more than 3.5% from June’s record low, and stocks look poised for their first quarterly inflow of 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/jefferies-fund-wins-singapore-asset-freeze-against-radiant-world The Business Times en 2026-09-10T11:12:33+08:00 Jefferies fund wins Singapore asset freeze against Radiant World https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/daa4fa3b4f1b310dcd6fd9ce9495844374bc950996effe89797732bd2da675b8 The UK court gave Jefferies permission to enforce a worldwide freezing order by applying for domestic freezing injunctions in Singapore and Hong Kong. The UK court gave Jefferies permission to enforce a worldwide freezing order by applying for domestic freezing injunctions in Singapore and Hong Kong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/phillips-web3-arm-symphony-bets-kazakhstan-central-asia-push The Business Times en 2026-09-10T11:00:00+08:00 Phillip’s Web3 arm Symphony bets on Kazakhstan for Central Asia push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d748c1e2116f6f890fb61f4843174c529e1bf1e78e7ab9189d8c4d79191e9736 Seh Huan Kiat, CEO of Symphony Digital Assets, hopes the company’s Kazakhstan unit can build on PhillipCapital’s business relationships in Central Asia. Seh Huan Kiat, CEO of Symphony Digital Assets, hopes the company’s Kazakhstan unit can build on PhillipCapital’s business relationships in Central Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-willing-hold-ai-talks-us-despite-row-over-models The Business Times en 2026-09-10T10:57:26+08:00 China ‘willing’ to hold AI talks with US despite row over models https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30b404ca38c213c8a65ccedf742fb2a4693d18a6c7d8b79c7233cdd9db467e4a Humanoid robots displayed at the Ant Group booth during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, Jul 17, 2026. Humanoid robots displayed at the Ant Group booth during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, Jul 17, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/samsung-sk-hynix-payouts-test-south-koreas-reform-drive-investors-seek-more The Business Times en 2026-09-10T10:15:58+08:00 Samsung, SK Hynix payouts test South Korea’s reform drive as investors seek more https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e3bdd0be6af00b5f77abfa223e5e270f332c14c1a20ad51eefca7939296b9626 Samsung’s and SK Hynix’s shareholder-return plans have not fully satisfied investors. Samsung’s and SK Hynix’s shareholder-return plans have not fully satisfied investors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-fall-oil-price-surge-stokes-inflation-fears The Business Times en 2026-09-10T10:03:35+08:00 Asian stocks fall as oil price surge stokes inflation fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe3002aadb6abc0efd2594746d73e485b4c90c62f46fc53a6ddf2ab930c3eabd The MSCI Asia Pacific Index slipped 0.8%, with benchmark gauges in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Australia all declining. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index slipped 0.8%, with benchmark gauges in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Australia all declining. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-edges-higher-weaker-greenback-us-inflation-data-focus The Business Times en 2026-09-10T09:51:26+08:00 Gold edges higher on weaker greenback, US inflation data in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4606f5f6973067359f95e2ddf5eac86e623d2cdb87d7043eaa6f239e6fedfe00 The US dollar remained subdued, making greenback-priced metals less expensive for holders of other currencies. The US dollar remained subdued, making greenback-priced metals less expensive for holders of other currencies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-firms-china-more-upbeat-outlook-profits-recover-survey The Business Times en 2026-09-10T09:28:01+08:00 US firms in China more upbeat on outlook as profits recover: survey  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/506c71870d9d87758d8234ab567683372aa9e374a13406fc389979c826e6b9e8 Some 78 per cent of respondents said their China operations were profitable last year, the highest level since 2019. Some 78 per cent of respondents said their China operations were profitable last year, the highest level since 2019. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/republican-lawmakers-criticise-ford-business-ties-china The Business Times en 2026-09-10T09:05:35+08:00 Republican lawmakers criticise Ford business ties to China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ecb628c7428fee3a2cdab62556939165367e01592acf0c6a645cd1c92c5c3b12 Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s comments come as US Congress is pushing to tighten a ban on Chinese vehicles in the US. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s comments come as US Congress is pushing to tighten a ban on Chinese vehicles in the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-advisers-warn-iran-conflict-may-last-through-end-his-term-wsj-reports The Business Times en 2026-09-10T08:27:56+08:00 Trump advisers warn Iran conflict may last through end of his term, WSJ reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e2e4c3ea0cb816604673fa6b2a11691c3db22695346c958ab4013520833a5ef9 US President Trump acknowledged diplomatic talks are still a possibility but were not preferred. US President Trump acknowledged diplomatic talks are still a possibility but were not preferred. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-dbs-sembcorp-kore-us-reit The Business Times en 2026-09-10T08:27:12+08:00 Stocks to watch: DBS, Sembcorp, Kore US Reit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fba9ab70ef7ada496f2905b511b4099810777de1a784e2ac45c2fa64a878bae Sembcorp has axed a deal to acquire full ownership of Philippine solar farm developer Puente Al Sol. Sembcorp has axed a deal to acquire full ownership of Philippine solar farm developer Puente Al Sol. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/citi-initiates-coverage-cse-global-buy-s1-70-target-price The Business Times en 2026-09-10T08:25:07+08:00 Citi initiates coverage on CSE Global with ‘buy’, S$1.70 target price https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdce7c1de4575680e9f466be7b884897a9323cfe83a1e714f86cb637debe0ae4 Citi expects room for further pipeline growth and forecasts a two-year revenue and earnings per share compound annual growth rate of 15% and 22%, respectively. Citi expects room for further pipeline growth and forecasts a two-year revenue and earnings per share compound annual growth rate of 15% and 22%, respectively. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ecb-set-hike-iran-war-fuels-fresh-inflation-fears The Business Times en 2026-09-10T07:13:39+08:00 ECB set to hike as Iran war fuels fresh inflation fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ed0cc75b2787d6db631f5d2c8bfd010ed354a6bdb2be38ebed28f5890afc5618 The Euro zone economy has been holding up better than anticipated despite higher fuel costs, competition from China and the impact of droughts. The Euro zone economy has been holding up better than anticipated despite higher fuel costs, competition from China and the impact of droughts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/warsh-talking-hawk-he-might-not-be-ready-deliver-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-09-10T07:00:00+08:00 Warsh is talking like a hawk. But he might not be ready to deliver a rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca37348a928dbad9625590d962dff353b4ef77e95346fabfae3378ed9f9258df At Jackson Hole last month, Warsh delivered the most consequential seven minutes of his young chairmanship. At Jackson Hole last month, Warsh delivered the most consequential seven minutes of his young chairmanship. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapores-s80-million-vertical-farm-must-pass-50-cent-test-succeed The Business Times en 2026-09-10T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s S$80 million vertical farm must pass the 50-cent test to succeed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6f33f916ad6432d80dbb92de2f899ff89ca91e6550b73e63404bed14d84040eb Domestic vegetable producers can band together under collective brands such as SG Farmers’ Market to pool reputation and shelf presence. Domestic vegetable producers can band together under collective brands such as SG Farmers’ Market to pool reputation and shelf presence. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/commodity-finance-risks-back-focus-amid-radiant-world-scrutiny The Business Times en 2026-09-10T07:00:00+08:00 Commodity-finance risks back in focus amid Radiant World scrutiny https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5d94c59c401615433efced8943d4e610111d8e951c5ec87063c4d4957f0ab154 A bucket wheel reclaimer at BHP’s iron ore loading facility in Port Hedland, Australia. Digital tools have made it easier to spot duplicate financing in commodity trading, but detecting fake invoices remains “notoriously difficult”. Digital tools have made it easier to spot duplicate financing, but detecting fake invoices remains “notoriously difficult”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-departs-dc-qatar-gifted-air-force-one-after-emergency-slide-accidentally-deploys The Business Times en 2026-09-10T06:56:37+08:00 Trump departs DC on Qatar-gifted Air Force One after emergency slide accidentally deploys https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/65faeb49789b2fbdb1c6a8ed9e34b65d38eda03ed19fd034d97f07cf4cbdb920 The emergency slide of Air Force One is deployed at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Sep 9, 2026. The emergency slide of Air Force One is deployed at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Sep 9, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-discloses-fourth-ai-hacking-incident-missed-earlier-review The Business Times en 2026-09-10T06:44:14+08:00 Anthropic discloses fourth AI hacking incident missed in earlier review https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/61fb8f7dd687444b68c59ad0a450eb9686fb77da1818257db9f0f7f458ce3492 Anthropic’s disclosure follows its July announcement that some of its Claude models had hacked into the systems of three companies during cybersecurity tests. Anthropic’s disclosure follows its July announcement that some of its Claude models had hacked into the systems of three companies during cybersecurity tests. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/apple-joins-foldable-phone-race-us1999-passport-shaped-iphone-duo The Business Times en 2026-09-10T06:26:51+08:00 Apple joins foldable phone race with US$1,999 passport-shaped iPhone Duo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/807f6ac0d01b40d585dd858dd23fd2dea5766af8255787dc7e0a9641faffdd05 Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is the company’s thinnest phone but is thicker than folding phones offered by Chinese rivals. Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is the company’s thinnest phone but is thicker than folding phones offered by Chinese rivals. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-hits-us105-middle-east-flareup-heightens-supply-worries The Business Times en 2026-09-10T06:07:05+08:00 Oil hits US$105 as Middle East flareup heightens supply worries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/49aefe827509e52ae06aaa50b810df179e00e127be69c8deb493560c4ed7c9a2 The crude benchmark extended a rally that saw futures jump to triple figures for the first time since July in the previous session. The crude benchmark extended a rally that saw futures jump to triple figures for the first time since July in the previous session. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-slide-over-one-month-lows-brent-breaches-us100 The Business Times en 2026-09-10T05:57:04+08:00 European shares slide to over-one-month lows as Brent breaches US$100 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed 1.4 per cent lower at 640.41 points on Wednesday. The Stoxx 600 closed 1.4 per cent lower at 640.41 points on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-sp-500-ends-down-oil-tops-us100-barrel The Business Times en 2026-09-10T05:45:42+08:00 US stocks: S&P 500 ends down as oil tops US$100 per barrel https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62b24664fde1f8e4ad154530b4f370525640624e186aa04a32072aed3013d5b8 The S&P 500 closed 0.48 per cent lower at 7,636.46 points on Wednesday. The S&P 500 closed 0.48 per cent lower at 7,636.46 points on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/khaw-boon-wan-step-down-sph-media-trust-chairman The Business Times en 2026-09-10T05:00:00+08:00 Khaw Boon Wan to step down as SPH Media Trust chairman https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3a0ac37a5bb9b00e0def731cd373b04267202ea42d0d4473e41b4a910cbc5dfd Khaw was coordinating minister for infrastructure and minister for transport when he retired from politics in 2020. Khaw was coordinating minister for infrastructure and minister for transport when he retired from politics in 2020. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/sim-lian-kicks-q4-launches-amberwood-holland-priced-s2-6-million The Business Times en 2026-09-10T05:00:00+08:00 Sim Lian kicks off Q4 launches with Amberwood at Holland, priced from S$2.6 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f96706a319275b4b143cbd3da914129acba589c19839f8547a40d6b619d1003f Prices for the three-bedroom units, 872 to 980 sq ft in size, start at S$2.6 million, or about S$2,945 psf. Prices for the three-bedroom units, 872 to 980 sq ft in size, start at S$2.6 million, or about S$2,945 psf. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/barclays-lifts-sp-500-indexs-year-end-target-7950-strong-earnings The Business Times en 2026-09-09T23:10:00+08:00 Barclays lifts S&P 500 index's year-end target to 7,950 on strong earnings  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fa4b36bb48d55e09917e901c5e86105851b5c2a92ac5771b2ecc79659dbe2903 Barclays said AI investment and healthy economic activity should support earnings momentum in the coming quarters. Barclays said AI investment and healthy economic activity should support earnings momentum in the coming quarters. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-mortgage-rates-rise-6-85-highest-more-year The Business Times en 2026-09-09T22:34:26+08:00 US mortgage rates rise to 6.85%, highest in more than a year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b223134d8453b3bfa6decae5389b8c229a4e324ad5c986e7d84a1c0199a125f The contract rate on a 30-year mortgage rose six basis points to 6.85% in the week ended Sept 4, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data. The contract rate on a 30-year mortgage rose six basis points to 6.85% in the week ended Sept 4, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-indexes-open-lower-oil-crosses-us100 The Business Times en 2026-09-09T21:47:24+08:00 Wall St indexes open lower as oil crosses US$100 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d59709cf6da506de6a6f8eec5f7ece094f96007213e7bc83201f2d908d43c295 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 78.2 points, or 0.15 per cent, at the open to 52,707.9. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 78.2 points, or 0.15 per cent, at the open to 52,707.9. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-categorically-rejects-s1-3-billion-claim-1mdb-linked-entities-under-liquidation The Business Times en 2026-09-09T20:54:45+08:00 DBS ‘categorically rejects’ S$1.3 billion claim by 1MDB-linked entities under liquidation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f4af91e7c19517c9d631a483923874ab0d5cbffa252d3e47d1b2d89914b413e DBS says that it will “vigorously resist the claim”. DBS says that it will “vigorously resist the claim”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/yen-rallies-over-us100-oil-rattles-greenback The Business Times en 2026-09-09T20:51:31+08:00 Yen rallies as over-US$100 oil rattles greenback https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c9f7a1300663ce9c389748d8b4e7bd6f6695265342fbb82729c99cb1597baf2d The yen has strengthened across the board, including against the likes of the euro and the sterling, as well as against popular carry-trade targets. The yen has strengthened across the board, including against the likes of the euro and the sterling, as well as against popular carry-trade targets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uber-seeking-4-5-billion-euros-debut-euro-bond-sale The Business Times en 2026-09-09T20:51:09+08:00 Uber seeking 4.5 billion euros from debut euro bond sale https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/19cc17b7ad467fb5dbd4c5f677a950af57568c6c4eeea6e400bce23b66e2c8b6 Uber, which has previously only raised debt in dollars, is joining a record rush by American companies to raise euro bonds this year. Uber, which has previously only raised debt in dollars, is joining a record rush by American companies to raise euro bonds this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/its-not-just-singapore-will-benefit-asean-power-grid-philanthropy-platform-ceo The Business Times en 2026-09-09T20:44:09+08:00 It’s not just Singapore that will benefit from the Asean Power Grid: philanthropy platform CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ec6f3c1e239442888803450bba5a4ff6dab26b131beafe863f75cba705590879 The APG has been in the works for at least 20 years, but progress towards achieving region-wide connectivity has been slow. The APG has been in the works for at least 20 years, but progress towards achieving region-wide connectivity has been slow. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/fertility-rates-pollution-income-inequality-what-could-quality-life-target-mean-ministers-bonuses The Business Times en 2026-09-09T20:13:38+08:00 Fertility rates, pollution, income inequality: What could a ‘quality of life’ target mean for ministers’ bonuses? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8154ca878313d0e7b94a7a4a71079db59c2e3c354410e716ce7e263666c8b95b Given that the decision to have children is “a very personal decision”, Eugene Tan, associate law professor at SMU, pushed back against the idea of using TFR as a measure. Given that the decision to have children is “a very personal decision”, Eugene Tan, associate law professor at SMU, pushed back against the idea of using TFR as a measure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/aseans-challenge-become-resilient-against-global-geopolitics-former-indonesia-trade-minister The Business Times en 2026-09-09T19:43:28+08:00 Asean’s challenge is to become resilient against global geopolitics: former Indonesia trade minister https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c0ff385cdee4e3fadd44167bb2876e5223bdfe95428ea5f6a27c294df0ffa594 Dr Mari Elka Pangestu says unilateralism is “concerning” as Asean’s growth model depends upon openness and a rules-based global order. Dr Mari Elka Pangestu says unilateralism is “concerning” as Asean’s growth model depends upon openness and a rules-based global order. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sembcorp-axes-s105-million-deal-buy-philippine-solar-farm-developer The Business Times en 2026-09-09T19:37:15+08:00 Sembcorp axes S$105 million deal to buy Philippine solar farm developer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fba9ab70ef7ada496f2905b511b4099810777de1a784e2ac45c2fa64a878bae The Sembcorp logo is displayed on a building. The Singapore-based energy company says it “remains committed to its disciplined investment approach and renewables pipeline execution strategy” even after axing a deal to fully acquire Philippine solar player Puente Al Sol. Sembcorp says that it “remains committed to its disciplined investment approach and renewables pipeline execution strategy”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-92 The Business Times en 2026-09-09T19:00:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 9) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/515fea586782d9e6bbd1e069e674773a2e74b361bab6935c9cea7d945d217251 The freehold mall’s current net lettable area is nearly 76,660 sq ft. The freehold mall’s current net lettable area is nearly 76,660 sq ft. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/longer-bidding-interval-pushes-coe-premiums-cat-all-time-high The Business Times en 2026-09-09T18:54:04+08:00 Longer bidding interval pushes up COE premiums; Cat A at all-time high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1179f02fd8c954e88fb10ba97b70182ccb5c7082c780eed3974b09a844c022c4 A Land Transport Authority spokesperson urges buyers and dealers to be prudent in bidding for COEs. A Land Transport Authority spokesperson urges buyers and dealers to be prudent in bidding for COEs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-blue-chip-index-down-0-7-wednesday-oil-hits-us100-barrel The Business Times en 2026-09-09T18:50:27+08:00 Singapore’s blue-chip index down 0.7% on Wednesday as oil hits US$100 a barrel https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a66c54782554dcabb03885a695070251eafccb413f706ee62a0c45eddfa99c0a With renewed tensions between Iran and the US, the “spectre of an even more prolonged disruption looms over markets”, says one observer. With renewed tensions between Iran and the US, the “spectre of an even more prolonged disruption looms over markets”, says one observer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/google-invest-13-billion-euros-ai-infrastructure-finland The Business Times en 2026-09-09T18:32:13+08:00 Google to invest 13 billion euros in AI infrastructure in Finland https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5560d1dad16c737c6101193182455239c12f34de46550c74011b52cd34c4e3ed Google’s move is part of a large-scale build-out of computing capacity in the Nordic country. Google’s move is part of a large-scale build-out of computing capacity in the Nordic country. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/royal-holdings-rb-capital-buy-scotts-square-s310-million The Business Times en 2026-09-09T17:09:19+08:00 Royal Holdings, RB Capital buy Scotts Square for S$310 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/515fea586782d9e6bbd1e069e674773a2e74b361bab6935c9cea7d945d217251 The freehold mall’s current net lettable area is nearly 76,660 sq ft. The freehold mall’s current net lettable area is nearly 76,660 sq ft. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/coe-premiums-across-board-cat-price-hits-all-time-high-s133009 The Business Times en 2026-09-09T17:00:29+08:00 COE premiums up across the board; Cat A price hits all-time high of S$133,009 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/513ca934ca4739ee1f0845a391f8a25a8a95179bdf790de0b9f6c184dc283809 The latest Category A COE price was 3.5% higher than the S$128,501 posted at the previous tender. The latest Category A COE price was 3.5% higher than the S$128,501 posted at the previous tender. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/china-curbs-humanoid-ipos-after-unitrees-volatile-debut The Business Times en 2026-09-09T16:57:24+08:00 China curbs humanoid IPOs after Unitree’s volatile debut https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ce2ea4be8c9cec0f75f31a70bb35aa146917bf7ff906dbde2399468fdc494c1 The China Securities Regulatory Commission is lifting the bar for approving humanoid startups that plan to go public. The China Securities Regulatory Commission is lifting the bar for approving humanoid startups that plan to go public. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-sours-debt-equity-tool-helped-property-firms-overhaul-debt The Business Times en 2026-09-09T16:53:25+08:00 China sours on debt-to-equity tool that helped property firms overhaul debt https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3e0f340aec30b8b5c3e5570565e69c79de58a2a1fa6625368cd5dd07f924d24a Firms including Country Garden and Sino-Ocean Group were told the China Securities Regulatory Commission will not support them issuing such bonds. Firms including Country Garden and Sino-Ocean Group were told the China Securities Regulatory Commission will not support them issuing such bonds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/haidilao-billionaires-us350-million-surprise-sale-sinks-shares The Business Times en 2026-09-09T16:42:06+08:00 Haidilao billionaire’s US$350 million surprise sale sinks shares https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/23c25e79b3d8c14a7de261dd5e2061791e67d34470ffbd0122234ff6dc85aa4c The move sent Haidilao’s shares down as much as 12%, the lowest level since March 2022. The move sent Haidilao’s shares down as much as 12%, the lowest level since March 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/uk-flights-resume-after-major-air-traffic-outage The Business Times en 2026-09-09T16:30:17+08:00 UK flights resume after major air traffic outage https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c52b055741846471b8f890666b997c5503dcdbee51fe1e32b2d145cbc4ca74f3 Stranded passengers at Heathrow Airport‘s Terminal 5 in London. Flights from British airports resumed early on Wednesday (Sep 9) after a major air traffic control failure. Stranded passengers at Heathrow Airport‘s Terminal 5 in London. Flights from British airports resumed early on Wednesday (Sep 9) after a major air traffic control failure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/what-causing-global-bond-sell The Business Times en 2026-09-09T16:27:16+08:00 What is causing the global bond sell-off? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/39e70edf1ea45e950f09a2e45663b38b32660a6a51904ac05c4ce27c41e14746 Since the Reserve Bank of India set an inflation target of 4% with a two-percentage-points margin on either side, prices have risen by an average of 4.6% a year. Since the Reserve Bank of India set an inflation target of 4% with a two-percentage-points margin on either side, prices have risen by an average of 4.6% a year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/stressed-philippine-builder-vista-land-mulls-how-pay-bond The Business Times en 2026-09-09T16:10:54+08:00 Stressed Philippine builder Vista Land mulls how to pay bond https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/202a7d07f97002c9eb0cdd8fb50c93354c519da454a4b7e282273426342afbec Consumer spending and investment in the Philippines have been hit by the Iran war and a domestic corruption scandal, dragging economic growth to one of the slowest in the region and its inflation to one of the fastest.  Consumer spending and investment in the Philippines have been hit by the Iran war and a domestic corruption scandal, dragging economic growth to one of the slowest in the region and its inflation to one of the fastest.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/style-society/print-magazine-teens-economy The Business Times en 2026-09-09T16:05:46+08:00 A print magazine for teens? In this economy? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fafb084b6ca671bd69c75b92d81bab59450715d53bb9b96c4bcb039a56db9957 Magazines, including fashion magazines Vogue, Vanity Fair, Allure, Cosmopolitan and Elle, are displayed in stacks. Print editions of magazines have declined in recent years. Bucking the trend, W magazine has increased the frequency of its print editions and is putting out a new teen magazine, WYouth. The once-flourishing landscape of tween magazines has grown barren. Fashion titles have not fared much better. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hanoi-seeks-woo-red-river-residents-doubling-compensation The Business Times en 2026-09-09T15:54:59+08:00 Hanoi seeks to woo Red River residents by doubling compensation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f1fc4656c42f59ba4858a2aedbf691eb93abfae75e093768bed5a270236095db Hanoi’s government is looking to build six urban cities along the river by 2030 for displaced residents. Hanoi’s government is looking to build six urban cities along the river by 2030 for displaced residents. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/adani-airport-raise-us1-billion-temasek-blackrock-among-others The Business Times en 2026-09-09T15:52:13+08:00 Adani Airport to raise US$1 billion from Temasek, BlackRock, among others https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e6d3ac6fa69287b9edd3d1b7134c13308166b9a38beb6107319f82592ae43335 The deal marks the first foreign investment into the airport unit, a milestone for a business that has become central to the group’s infrastructure strategy. The deal marks the first foreign investment into the airport unit, a milestone for a business that has become central to the group’s infrastructure strategy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/sia-seek-tougher-terms-any-fresh-air-india-funding The Business Times en 2026-09-09T15:38:40+08:00 SIA to seek tougher terms for any fresh Air India funding https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3a3350afd1fa7b27024049828df6928dbe30e0a4ade246d3f373f641c1da7401 Singapore Airlines says it will carefully evaluate any request for additional capital, taking into account Air India’s business strategy, the group’s operating cash flow and its other capital requirements. Singapore Airlines says it will carefully evaluate any request for additional capital, taking into account Air India’s business strategy, the group’s operating cash flow and its other capital requirements. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/are-chinas-rare-earths-really-potent-weapon The Business Times en 2026-09-09T15:13:55+08:00 Are China’s rare earths really a potent weapon? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6479c69f2a35a3a6e20e0f7ec572ac32a3a16131be7c72625ef82c8361e6b88c Even if alternative supplies cannot fully replace Chinese exports, they can ensure that the highest-value uses are covered. Even if alternative supplies cannot fully replace Chinese exports, they can ensure that the highest-value uses are covered. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/tung-chee-hwa-who-led-hong-kong-after-its-return-china-dies-89 The Business Times en 2026-09-09T14:54:11+08:00 Tung Chee Hwa, who led Hong Kong after its return to China, dies at 89 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e35aec3a78bb100937e4a57e9d8366da5a3d2f49e6367d6798c5d48084d571d2 Tung Chee Hwa at a news conference in 2005. His supporters described him as the victim of difficult times, troubled by problems largely not of his own making. Tung Chee Hwa at a news conference in 2005. His supporters described him as the victim of difficult times, troubled by problems largely not of his own making. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/2-sia-flights-cancelled-2-diverted-after-air-traffic-control-glitch-major-british-airports The Business Times en 2026-09-09T14:49:04+08:00 2 SIA flights cancelled, 2 diverted after air traffic control glitch at major British airports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ca0b2a43699fd02fe3a250161f7e03de2ffbfb9c3731bb92b574e9ddbaed35c Travellers continued to face chaos at airports across Britain for a second day, with more than 150 flights scrapped on Sep 9 due to the glitch. Travellers continued to face chaos at airports across Britain for a second day, with more than 150 flights scrapped on Sep 9 due to the glitch. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-bessent-warns-nothing-would-matter-if-china-wins-ai-race The Business Times en 2026-09-09T14:26:39+08:00 US’ Bessent warns ‘nothing would matter’ if China wins the AI race https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f56f7ae6fd22032a7901b48929109f145dc2d48c15c002093c11899e9381ddbf “There is no day after tomorrow if China wins at this,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at a Breitbart News event in Washington on Sep 8. “There is no day after tomorrow if China wins at this,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at a Breitbart News event in Washington on Sep 8. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/japan-home-retreating-and-rents-are-rising-singapore-retail-could-pay-price The Business Times en 2026-09-09T14:02:18+08:00 Japan Home is retreating and rents are rising. Singapore retail could pay the price https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/39e149032a485a82e8ee1c31784b6a1900e56760b1a3ee993b6029f3cf5a47f9 The more difficult question is what physical retail provides that an app cannot – and how to make that value commercially viable. The more difficult question is what physical retail provides that an app cannot – and how to make that value commercially viable. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/singapore-founded-intimates-brand-embrace-grows-north-america-footprint-major-nordstrom-deal The Business Times en 2026-09-09T14:01:21+08:00 Singapore-founded intimates brand Embrace grows North America footprint with major Nordstrom deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08b6ba04161b80b4dd891448bde6bcf070d88f300c4ba92ee6f3ac7364802b94 Embrace founder Claire Mercieca says up to 75% of sales currently come from North America, with the rest mainly from Singapore and Hong Kong. Embrace founder Claire Mercieca says up to 75% of sales currently come from North America, with the rest mainly from Singapore and Hong Kong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singdollar-hits-10-month-high-against-ringgit-investors-take-refuge-traditional-safe-haven The Business Times en 2026-09-09T13:36:13+08:00 Singdollar hits 10-month high against ringgit as investors take refuge in traditional safe haven https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d586137c02d9eed27cf8d38e2e5a466c1f59610629f602c8ed2735c667675564 Despite the current sell-off, currency strategists view the ringgit’s slide as temporary. Despite the current sell-off, currency strategists view the ringgit’s slide as temporary. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/najib-said-seek-1mdb-pardon-anwars-coalition-pushes-back The Business Times en 2026-09-09T13:27:40+08:00 Najib said to seek 1MDB pardon as Anwar’s coalition pushes back https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6258d39286072186351c7a0ff52fea3c72197456a884e140a722790387b8e0b0 Najib Razak’s pardon application is on the agenda for a meeting scheduled this Friday by the country’s Pardons Board. Najib Razak’s pardon application is on the agenda for a meeting scheduled this Friday by the country’s Pardons Board. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/amara-puts-sentosa-luxury-resort-hotel-sale-s200-million-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-09T12:36:26+08:00 Amara puts Sentosa luxury resort hotel up for sale at S$200 million: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/efccfc9a48e3e0cfb9954db65a9cd88b1d094d3fb03e52e4cb0aad34aefcb267 The hotel is being marketed in an expression of interest exercise by property brokers Jones Lang LaSalle and Knight Frank. The hotel is being marketed in an expression of interest exercise by property brokers Jones Lang LaSalle and Knight Frank. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/new-bizsg-initiative-give-smes-easier-access-government-support-and-services The Business Times en 2026-09-09T12:10:41+08:00 New BizSG initiative to give SMEs easier access to government support and services https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e27637bdc0d4cb88ce60da8b72abbfd5a3e91531d8f360e8efb962ceaa067153 Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling says the goal is for BizSG to become a trusted digital concierge for SMEs, freeing more time and energy for them to focus on business growth. Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling says the goal is for BizSG to become a trusted digital concierge for SMEs, freeing more time and energy for them to focus on business growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-monetary-policy-accommodative-and-there-space-cut-if-needed-central-bank-minutes The Business Times en 2026-09-09T12:00:22+08:00 Thai monetary policy is accommodative and there is space to cut if needed: central bank minutes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f3c06c0e1cd3fba9218e9784552e66b072f486aca511aa09fa4f34463e3bf35 BOT governor Vitai Ratanakorn said he expected the Thai economy to grow 2.3 per cent this year. BOT governor Vitai Ratanakorn said he expected the Thai economy to grow 2.3 per cent this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/big-fat-tickets-china-ipo-frenzy-nets-lucky-individuals-six-months-pay-one-day The Business Times en 2026-09-09T11:49:47+08:00 ‘Big fat tickets’: China IPO frenzy nets lucky individuals six months’ pay in one day https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/26ae7743bc8c6ed70d053e8eabc86fb69e438f35cf65d10de1300823d3d61506 This has fuelled a rush for new shares, even as soaring demand makes allocations increasingly difficult to secure. This has fuelled a rush for new shares, even as soaring demand makes allocations increasingly difficult to secure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/tuv-sud-launches-s30-million-singapore-decarbonisation-centre-boost-carbon-market-trust The Business Times en 2026-09-09T11:00:00+08:00 TUV SUD launches S$30 million Singapore decarbonisation centre to boost carbon market trust https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3696216a1d78b140303951caab246cbe387172bf6ff16aeabe790a398a775108 Supported by EDB, the Global Decarbonisation Centre of Excellence will serve companies in Singapore and across South-east Asia. Supported by EDB, the Global Decarbonisation Centre of Excellence will serve companies in Singapore and across South-east Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/google-blackstone-cloud-venture-faces-delays-data-centre-sites The Business Times en 2026-09-09T10:52:39+08:00 Google, Blackstone cloud venture faces delays at data centre sites https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4bb66c3eb0a34979b696ec0d7515d35d85e43d9f1396dbd8195d032de1af22e4 The venture, known as “Project Braid”, was launched with US$5 billion from Blackstone and aims to rent Google AI processors to customers in 2027. The venture, known as “Project Braid”, was launched with US$5 billion from Blackstone and aims to rent Google AI processors to customers in 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/manufacturers-turn-johor-singapore-corridor-supply-chains-diversify The Business Times en 2026-09-09T10:38:15+08:00 Manufacturers turn to Johor-Singapore corridor as supply chains diversify https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b058b6070b74e739a2930d721c7829ad775864a17a2723f3ab36b67f6fd54d70 FedEx’s South Pacific Regional Hub in Singapore connects shipments moving through South-east Asia to its international air network. FedEx’s South Pacific Regional Hub in Singapore connects shipments moving through South-east Asia to its international air network. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/rising-energy-costs-lift-chinas-producer-consumer-inflation-august The Business Times en 2026-09-09T10:37:50+08:00 Rising energy costs lift China’s producer, consumer inflation in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/121041da8dfb9352500a348ec4d4b861b0c4ce7c149e3e5dcef4485ec8198baa A worker sets up fabric on an automated embroidery machine at a garment factory in Panyu District, Guangdong, China, July 27, 2026. A worker sets up fabric on an automated embroidery machine at a garment factory in Panyu District, Guangdong, China, July 27, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/kioxia-dismisses-sk-hynix-tie-vows-ease-chip-price-rises The Business Times en 2026-09-09T10:02:16+08:00 Kioxia dismisses SK Hynix tie-up, vows to ease chip price rises https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/221fa5dc3b504f64da09b916dce1230c60c61d6c93ca47db217a315d40c49ddd Kioxia CEO Hiroo Ota says the firm must find other ways to restrain runaway memory prices. Kioxia CEO Hiroo Ota says the firm must find other ways to restrain runaway memory prices. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-ban-canadian-motorcycle-dairy-alcohol-imports-trade-war-sizzles The Business Times en 2026-09-09T09:32:43+08:00 US to ban Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports as trade war sizzles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b2d4d7607305e7667d64fded373f871d96805dfe41bff0ee7d5dda84186a4be Vehicles crossing the Blue Water Bridge, connecting Sarnia, Ontario and Port Huron, Michigan, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, Sep 2, 2026. Vehicles crossing the Blue Water Bridge, connecting Sarnia, Ontario and Port Huron, Michigan, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, Sep 2, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sk-hynix-samsung-lead-south-koreas-kospi-higher-asian-chip-stocks-gain The Business Times en 2026-09-09T09:14:30+08:00 SK Hynix, Samsung lead South Korea’s Kospi higher as Asian chip stocks gain https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ce75ff83248a0573a083a62246e0bc75465ba90a753298bddcbf8f2441450f2 South Korea’s Kospi climbed 1.3%. The broad MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 0.4%, as the information technology sector made the biggest contribution. South Korea’s Kospi climbed 1.3%. The broad MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 0.4%, as the information technology sector made the biggest contribution. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-food-inflation-will-hit-6-el-nino-and-drought-firms-warn The Business Times en 2026-09-09T08:49:03+08:00 UK food inflation will hit 6% on El Nino and drought, firms warn https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/583509634e52e78f1258b3493b92cee792eff29ad72d48f6ee3a8cc4f03dfdbb A £100 (US$135) weekly grocery budget in 2020 would cost almost £150 by next summer should prices rise as fast as it forecasts. A £100 (US$135) weekly grocery budget in 2020 would cost almost £150 by next summer should prices rise as fast as it forecasts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-firms-softer-us-dollar-inflation-data-and-mideast-risks-focus The Business Times en 2026-09-09T08:46:17+08:00 Gold firms on softer US dollar; inflation data and Mideast risks in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1dea99b6412cdbb5162d6a2b840397b3a6b1916b1955ceb75d9a8c550819c870 Although gold is widely regarded as an inflation hedge, elevated rates weigh on the appeal of non-interest-bearing bullion. Although gold is widely regarded as an inflation hedge, elevated rates weigh on the appeal of non-interest-bearing bullion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-mapletree-logistics-trust-sia-centurion The Business Times en 2026-09-09T08:33:20+08:00 Stocks to watch: Mapletree Logistics Trust, SIA, Centurion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bf15c8d39bc6989188a2e8be4245438c35bc17f9a75e30a9fbc12f7a7fffc466 MLT has agreed to sell a vacant logistics property in Australia for A$28 million (US$20.2 million). MLT has agreed to sell a vacant logistics property in Australia for A$28 million (US$20.2 million). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/mapletree-logistics-trust-issues-inaugural-us74-5-million-dim-sum-bond The Business Times en 2026-09-09T08:28:23+08:00 Mapletree Logistics Trust issues inaugural US$74.5 million dim sum bond https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b594b35759d26c6f4a2305b1c2f9e6d6932bc3ccbde0c8945fd2f021c262e700 Proceeds for the bond will be used for general corporate purposes including refinancing the existing borrowings of MLT. Proceeds for the bond will be used for general corporate purposes including refinancing the existing borrowings of MLT. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-says-it-destroyed-iranian-tankers-after-us-navy-ship-targeted The Business Times en 2026-09-09T08:25:48+08:00 US says it destroyed Iranian tankers after US navy ship targeted https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/65e18728e6c3ec6a6bc60cb8f8a918b39ab4db34a39e6883a19844b10ddd7fba An Iranian crude oil carrier burns after being struck. US Central Command says it targeted the carrier after Iran attempted attacks on a US navy warship. An Iranian crude oil carrier burns after being struck. US Central Command says it targeted the carrier after Iran attempted attacks on a US navy warship. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/new-zealand-allow-wealthy-migrants-build-rental-housing The Business Times en 2026-09-09T08:25:23+08:00 New Zealand to allow wealthy migrants to build rental housing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/11a9339863d7e028a44a28035a1ed9ce7d475a0e7637efbd7fe1e55fa77e2580 Changes to the scheme designed to attract wealthy foreigners come as New Zealand experiences record net migration and weak growth. Changes to the scheme designed to attract wealthy foreigners come as New Zealand experiences record net migration and weak growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/show-me-market-ultragreen-ai-should-ditch-its-share-buybacks-proactive-engagement The Business Times en 2026-09-09T08:12:28+08:00 ‘Show me’ market: UltraGreen.ai should ditch its share buybacks for proactive engagement https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b0728047aace9923d5717d5dcbb6892fd3b30825fb401005c1637fe2bf98d40 In August alone, UltraGreen.ai scooped up nearly 2.2 million shares from the market for US$1.6 million, or US$0.748 apiece. In August alone, UltraGreen.ai scooped up nearly 2.2 million shares from the market for US$1.6 million, or US$0.748 apiece. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/coming-food-price-shock-how-war-weather-and-fuel-are-colliding The Business Times en 2026-09-09T08:00:00+08:00 The coming food price shock: How war, weather and fuel are colliding https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e8741e6bafc5087e25735bd672c7813598703086606de4ee0023cb167fbf9e17 Price increases are still working their way through the system, with much of the underlying cost pressures yet to show up on supermarket shelves. Price increases are still working their way through the system, with much of the underlying cost pressures yet to show up on supermarket shelves.