https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/last-board-why-travel-may-be-ais-final-frontier?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-19T16:37:50+08:00 Last to board: why travel may be AI’s final frontier https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e952a3ce1cbb6d40aa8f40c23fe86eb45b152eebc17118cecce8154369c10591 For AI agents to work reliably across travel, the industry needs greater standardisation, says Raunak Mehta, CEO of Singapore-based insurtech startup Igloo. For AI agents to work reliably across travel, the industry needs greater standardisation, says Raunak Mehta, CEO of Singapore-based insurtech startup Igloo. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-arabia-issues-rare-air-raid-alerts-riyadh The Business Times en 2026-09-19T15:40:00+08:00 Saudi Arabia issues rare air raid alerts for Riyadh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d60fbe627b429800a331e93289ff96715ac58dda12bd3ac788c999bf86c3b11 Satellite imagery shows damage to pumping stations in Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, which the Saudi government says closed due to an attack from Iraq. Satellite imagery shows damage to pumping stations in Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, which the Saudi government says closed due to an attack from Iraq. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-says-theres-0-chance-world-will-end-2030 The Business Times en 2026-09-19T14:50:00+08:00 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says there’s ‘0% chance’ that world will end in 2030 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bf5bbfa93509a57c83a6e870e49eefb56205347bc7e1449165c6f98dc6041c18 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (pictured at Dreamforce 2026 summit in San Francisco on Sep 16) has also argued against the need for new regulations. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (pictured at Dreamforce 2026 summit in San Francisco on Sep 16) has also argued against the need for new regulations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-opens-probes-four-online-travel-booking-platforms The Business Times en 2026-09-19T14:00:00+08:00 China opens probes into four online travel booking platforms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1fb30167e0ae0823a663eede0a24ebba830fd899b956d4f12dd177716bd03980 Tourism in Beijing’s Forbidden City. The probe, backed by The China Hospitality Association, follows a sector-wide regulatory review. Tourism in Beijing’s Forbidden City. The probe, backed by The China Hospitality Association, follows a sector-wide regulatory review. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/how-ai-and-satellites-are-helping-rebuild-sandy-beaches The Business Times en 2026-09-19T13:22:14+08:00 How AI and satellites are helping rebuild sandy beaches https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/287f82d98171020a1135f1eb508f233876eaa1d5b58c4b8fea2e17dd6c9bb194 A project uses AI, satellite and ocean current data to predict coastal erosion patterns and create structures that harness currents to coax the beach back. A project uses AI, satellite and ocean current data to predict coastal erosion patterns and create structures that harness currents to coax the beach back. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/morgan-stanley-caps-private-credit-exits-again-11-want-out The Business Times en 2026-09-19T12:03:58+08:00 Morgan Stanley caps private credit exits again as 11% want out https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/65fc85ffdbf29641210b0d70135ada644222ae1f64f39c63616c5689304cc087 Redemption requests at major funds largely fell in the latest quarter, but remain elevated as investors persist in efforts to pull cash from the US$1.8 trillion market.  Redemption requests at major funds largely fell in the latest quarter, but remain elevated as investors persist in efforts to pull cash from the US$1.8 trillion market.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/why-cheaper-no-longer-wins-development-deals-vietnam?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-19T11:15:00+08:00 Why ‘cheaper’ no longer wins development deals for Vietnam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3dc205769e4ee51188ecfd6640fa577c2431ca5a61c5a22d0dcced8266fde77d The country’s cheap engineering labour is becoming less differentiated, and AI is accelerating that change. The country’s cheap engineering labour is becoming less differentiated, and AI is accelerating that change. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/warren-buffett-steps-down-berkshire-chair-and-names-son-replace-him The Business Times en 2026-09-19T10:30:00+08:00 Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair and names son to replace him https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/26b210bd99e0291ecf4737a6a85f6b5e03ecf6ba6e310fdc1d1aed7bdd12db15 His older son, Howard Buffett, will become chair under the company’s succession plan. His older son, Howard Buffett, will become chair under the company’s succession plan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/openai-sees-burning-through-us278-billion-2030-ft The Business Times en 2026-09-19T09:45:00+08:00 OpenAI sees burning through US$278 billion by 2030: FT https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/063e3e3131fe0f5153485b580a017844afeefa420724e7f3f380ff73ab4e0b86 The figures were part of a private company presentation in July related to a computing deal, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The figures were part of a private company presentation in July related to a computing deal, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-ups-stakes-ai-can-china-win-over-world-open-weight-models?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-19T09:00:00+08:00 As US ups stakes on AI, can China win over the world with open-weight models? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27ee27a538c9e96d18861becd2071647e0f342e649596657945b3c240e87361c The Moonshot booth promoting its Kimi K3 AI model, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, on Jul 17. The Moonshot booth promoting its Kimi K3 AI model, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, on Jul 17. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/google-joins-openai-anthropic-meta-disclosing-ai-hacks The Business Times en 2026-09-19T08:47:31+08:00 Google joins OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta in disclosing AI hacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f5e5c16be82e76c8636f57bd80a74c928de4a20a5175609de06106ce37ce25e One of the breaches occurred when Gemini was asked to retrieve information from a fictional company that happened to have the same name as a real firm. One of the breaches occurred when Gemini was asked to retrieve information from a fictional company that happened to have the same name as a real firm. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-dips-choppy-session-mixed-outlook-saudi-exports The Business Times en 2026-09-19T08:02:15+08:00 Oil dips in choppy session on mixed outlook for Saudi exports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b461eb3b6f46d79b580f98d74e9244204e54e7e32ca155434e5345529f489a34 An area near Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline. Saudi Aramco is working to partially restart its East-West pipeline days after Iran war done attacks. An area near Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline. Saudi Aramco is working to partially restart its East-West pipeline days after Iran war done attacks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sp-500-nasdaq-advance-turning-page-tumultuous-week The Business Times en 2026-09-19T07:56:02+08:00 S&P 500, Nasdaq advance, turning the page on a tumultuous week https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b60dc00d0f2fa4c4c0ad8e5b6d195de057c8b761675b61e5fd6792758b3731da The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.18% to 51,682.64, the S&P 500 gained 0.17% to 7,650.50 and the Nasdaq Composite gained or 0.4% to 26,522.55. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.18% to 51,682.64, the S&P 500 gained 0.17% to 7,650.50 and the Nasdaq Composite gained or 0.4% to 26,522.55. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-falls-autos-telecoms-lead-broad-sell The Business Times en 2026-09-19T07:48:08+08:00 Europe's Stoxx 600 falls as autos, telecoms lead broad sell-off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/846ee9c73cbc406152cc186d53a4fbf926e164aa6fb33f32c40fab4434f32bef Regional bourses also ended the session in the red, with London’s FTSE 100 and Germany’s DAX down 1.5% and 1.6%, respectively. Regional bourses also ended the session in the red, with London’s FTSE 100 and Germany’s DAX down 1.5% and 1.6%, respectively. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/todays-business-environment-purpose-path-enduring-profit The Business Times en 2026-09-19T07:00:00+08:00 In today’s business environment, purpose is the path to enduring profit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/250475f550eb6f6f19d52be148b88c4003c411a12fe9d362bfc27b246efb25dd Companies have spent years talking about ESG and running a responsible business, but often, these ideas have existed alongside business strategy rather than at its centre. Companies have spent years talking about ESG and running a responsible business, but often, these ideas have existed alongside business strategy rather than at its centre. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/super-aged-singapore-society-we-must-learn-differentiate-independence-dignity The Business Times en 2026-09-19T07:00:00+08:00 In a super-aged Singapore society, we must learn to differentiate independence from dignity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2ca1aea44208ee2b1e21d494f80316e3c592f7b9aaac1cb0a0465622b7fb44f4 Elderly men watch office workers pass by during lunchtime in the CBD area, Jul 5, 2023. In a society that prizes self-reliance, dependence can feel like a loss of worth, but dependence is not a failure of ageing – it is part of being human. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/why-asia-pacific-sport-tourisms-next-growth-frontier?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-19T07:00:00+08:00 Why Asia-Pacific is sport tourism’s next growth frontier https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/88011d682b729ca675e76acf604f2bb7ae1330d9b671ce0d6722803f78334c14 The F1 drivers in action at the 2025 edition of the Singapore Grand Prix last October. The F1 drivers in action at the 2025 edition of the Singapore Grand Prix last October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/why-global-oil-market-hinges-saudi-arabias-east-west-pipeline The Business Times en 2026-09-18T20:41:53+08:00 Why the global oil market hinges on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/21fd27fd78ce644ea014125ac25a9553912c059961889734c6ae0863ad0e6f3f The East-West pipeline has been a key relief valve for Saudi Arabia, allowing it to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and have oil shipments go through the Red Sea instead. The East-West pipeline has been a key relief valve for Saudi Arabia, allowing it to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and have oil shipments go through the Red Sea instead. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-212-banking-asean-power-grid-mobile-operators-gridlocked-emissions?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 212: Banking the Asean Power Grid; mobile operators’ gridlocked emissions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c1f64b4644c067e4c93445b73b1ce5f666d77fb39ed48d09e9dfefdc3b1a9c25 It’s time for South-east Asia to turn intent into implementation on the Asean Power Grid, says the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association. It’s time for South-east Asia to turn intent into implementation on the Asean Power Grid, says the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-182?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 18) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30febff149c4bdc69ad7234ca15d38a2cb7f5b7a97f0c708599868cbc8899ad3 The yen’s fall on Sep 18, 2026, comes after the Bank of Japan raised rates to a 31-year high. The yen’s fall comes after the Bank of Japan raised rates to a 31-year high. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-shares-edge-lower-dfi-retail-slides-sti-down-0-08?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T18:18:24+08:00 Singapore shares edge lower as DFI Retail slides; STI down 0.08% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb Across the broader market on Friday (Sep 18), gainers outnumbered losers 303 to 273. Across the broader market on Friday (Sep 18), gainers outnumbered losers 303 to 273. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/proton-e-mas-5-review-little-ev-beat-tesla?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T18:00:00+08:00 Proton e.Mas 5 review: The little EV that beat Tesla https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a1f5ca3dd84262151952c720d1b87622d48d6822d74a68e598b3fedfae160762 The Proton’s appeal lies in its ability to balance simplicity with functionality. The Proton’s appeal lies in its ability to balance simplicity with functionality. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/unpacking-macro-shifts-and-ai-realities?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T17:46:00+08:00 Unpacking macro shifts and AI realities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e24653843b649b2869cfe15f288953a91fe3749206827d875a8eade8ac536ca How much further does the Fed need to go with rate hikes? How much further does the Fed need to go with rate hikes? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/yen-slumps-1-against-singdollar-greenback-after-boj-hikes-rates?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T16:38:29+08:00 Yen slumps 1% against Singdollar, greenback after BOJ hikes rates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30febff149c4bdc69ad7234ca15d38a2cb7f5b7a97f0c708599868cbc8899ad3 The yen is down after both the US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan hiked rates. The yen is down after both the US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan hiked rates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/yen-extends-declines-after-bank-japan-hikes-rates-two-dissents The Business Times en 2026-09-18T16:24:00+08:00 Yen extends declines after Bank of Japan hikes rates with two dissents https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30febff149c4bdc69ad7234ca15d38a2cb7f5b7a97f0c708599868cbc8899ad3 The yen pared some losses to trade 0.5% lower at 156.75 per US dollar after BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda said the stage for policy setting has shifted.  The yen pared some losses to trade 0.5% lower at 156.75 per US dollar after BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda said the stage for policy setting has shifted.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/alexander-zverev-evolved-beat-alcaraz-and-sinner-instead-he-beat-everyone-else?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T16:23:01+08:00 Alexander Zverev evolved to beat Alcaraz and Sinner. Instead, he beat everyone else https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83a61171dfc5549cf45d0fd5de212478a37bcfe71958481a0e2e7e437db0eb28 Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates with the US Open trophy on Sep 13 after winning the final against American Ben Shelton. Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates with the US Open trophy on Sep 13 after winning the final against American Ben Shelton. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/trx-and-labuan-ibfc-join-forces-boost-malaysias-regional-financial-ambitions?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T16:11:37+08:00 TRX and Labuan IBFC join forces to boost Malaysia’s regional financial ambitions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ce08b1aa5ffe233a82f7bc896bc4f90efb2eb76b95f2fbf355a68bf2984a8a6 TRX is KL’s premier onshore financial district, designed to cluster leading banks, tech innovators, professional services and top-tier talent. TRX is KL’s premier onshore financial district, designed to cluster leading banks, tech innovators, professional services and top-tier talent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-new-finance-minister-touts-policy-continuity-keeps-deficit-outlook The Business Times en 2026-09-18T15:46:14+08:00 Indonesia’s new finance minister touts policy continuity, keeps deficit outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/10920efadba236d02676f7fdbbd15de339a719fa89ea032baea8d6cc9e8dfb18 Indonesia’s finance minister Suahasil Nazara reiterated his commitment to abide by the legislated fiscal deficit ceiling of 3% of GDP. Indonesia’s finance minister Suahasil Nazara reiterated his commitment to abide by the legislated fiscal deficit ceiling of 3% of GDP. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/why-best-annuity-singapore-may-not-be-enough The Business Times en 2026-09-18T15:00:00+08:00 Why the best annuity in Singapore may not be enough https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b915bd6d94034c3453a6d2a1b15027e345c56c1c6f61d416ade0b8e58a99f490 Unlike CPF Life, private annuities allow you to nominate your spouse to continue receiving payouts after you have passed. Unlike CPF Life, private annuities allow you to nominate your spouse to continue receiving payouts after you have passed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/sc-capital-partners-sells-rivervale-mall-sengkang-around-s276-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T14:13:43+08:00 SC Capital Partners sells Rivervale Mall in Sengkang for around S$276 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a6b10734900eff85e56491ac7f61b06881db13c592c7930f1413c0cd3209b92d Rivervale Mall is at the junction of Rivervale Crescent and Rivervale Drive in north-eastern Singapore. Rivervale Mall is at the junction of Rivervale Crescent and Rivervale Drive in north-eastern Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-core-consumer-prices-aug-1-7-year-below-2-8th-month The Business Times en 2026-09-18T14:06:43+08:00 Japan core consumer prices in Aug up 1.7% on year, below 2% for 8th month https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/137062d1b241170c90fe56dc72cc43762d715debea3b383a8434ad518efdd0c3 Rising fuel costs from the Middle East conflict and higher import prices from a weak yen have added price pressure to Japan’s economy. Rising fuel costs from the Middle East conflict and higher import prices from a weak yen have added price pressure to Japan’s economy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/thanks-trump-why-canada-may-become-eus-first-ever-associate-member The Business Times en 2026-09-18T14:00:00+08:00 Thanks, Trump: Why Canada may become EU’s first-ever ‘associate member’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/61473eccbc510b4b3fdb822f13f03571b1fdee1130ad773798f45efc9fcfa16f Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to be careful to ensure steps are taken to prevent Canadian populists from finding a new distant target in Brussels. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to be careful to ensure steps are taken to prevent Canadian populists from finding a new distant target in Brussels. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/no-smoke-without-fire-smallholders-view-ground-zero-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T14:00:00+08:00 No smoke without fire: Smallholders’ view from ground zero of the haze https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/314318cc04ff6b8d014f412edf5858bb0882a66cca414dad4e4c8000c6259715 A farmer from West Kalimantan whose plot was damaged after a fire in the neighbouring land spread to the area. A farmer from West Kalimantan whose plot was damaged after a fire in the neighbouring land spread to the area. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/fed-hiked-rates-first-time-2023-will-t-bills-make-comeback?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T13:42:13+08:00 The Fed hiked rates for the first time since 2023. Will T-bills make a comeback? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2b2c3b9359e8b3e38a829354526b9af1fbc750af448626b60e1e27079fda14f image of us federal reserve The US Federal Reserve has tightened its monetary policy on Wednesday, raising interest rates to a range of 3.75 to 4%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/five-ways-us100-oil-cuts-both-ways-malaysia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T13:17:13+08:00 Five ways US$100 oil cuts both ways for Malaysia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e020adde008911cd0ed42cd425d1f62d882d8357659be908ec6d9cc8e1e82bc7 Higher crude oil prices can increase Malaysia’s fuel-subsidy costs. Higher crude oil prices can increase Malaysia’s fuel-subsidy costs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/goldman-sachs-initiates-coverage-st-engineering-stock-ends-2-4?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T13:03:33+08:00 Goldman Sachs initiates coverage on ST Engineering; stock ends 2.4% up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a8ed28acb06e97febde4fb988f3fdf2a6683bcd624c434b69175520b38d2e86b ST Engineering’s share price touches S$10.70 within two minutes of market open, gaining S$0.51. ST Engineering’s share price touches S$10.70 within two minutes of market open, gaining S$0.51. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/keppel-link-indonesia-solar-project-jurong-island-power-plant-eyes-data-centre-customers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T13:00:00+08:00 Keppel to link Indonesia solar project with Jurong Island power plant, eyes data centre customers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/faefe64e90229b9a37747de66bf5c42dfb8e6cc482d42f73e83075093b743c3a Janice Bong, managing director for power and renewables at Keppel’s infrastructure division, also highlighted the hydrogen-ready Keppel Sakra Cogen facility as a key investment. Janice Bong, managing director for power and renewables at Keppel’s infrastructure division, also highlighted the hydrogen-ready Keppel Sakra Cogen facility as a key investment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/we-do-not-need-rescue-airasias-fernandes-denies-reports-malaysian-government-seeking-rivals-help The Business Times en 2026-09-18T12:36:29+08:00 ‘We do not need rescue’: AirAsia's Fernandes denies reports on Malaysian government seeking rivals’ help https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83d05061af61c74bc4af85983b19db6bb072a1373a8b0c9e9ffeb5b405f119aa “I can say confidently the government said we never said anything like that,” said Tony Fernandes, co-founder of South-east Asia’s largest low-cost carrier. “I can say confidently the government said we never said anything like that,” said Tony Fernandes, co-founder of South-east Asia’s largest low-cost carrier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-power-demand-growth-set-nine-year-high-ai-boom The Business Times en 2026-09-18T11:23:43+08:00 Thailand power demand growth set for nine-year high on AI boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1cd58f32f2a5d70bca7c1589a5ca39b6a0e31bd8638f9cb038983391f38e78d4 Overall energy use is also expected to rise, supported by electronics exports, public investment and domestic consumption. Overall energy use is also expected to rise, supported by electronics exports, public investment and domestic consumption. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/cash-strapped-airasia-takes-unusual-step-unloading-new-planes The Business Times en 2026-09-18T11:00:16+08:00 Cash-strapped AirAsia takes unusual step of unloading new planes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/baabc837ef897b2e7d4f4ff91628f1d340241fc06a428958105704e96b109d65 AirAsia had fallen behind on payments to suppliers and has asked for deferrals on at least a dozen planes, Bloomberg reported in June. AirAsia had fallen behind on payments to suppliers and has asked for deferrals on at least a dozen planes, Bloomberg reported in June. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/hong-kongs-ambitious-5-year-plan-boost-role-global-financial-hub-wins-industry-backing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T11:00:00+08:00 Hong Kong’s ‘ambitious’ 5-year plan to boost role as global financial hub wins industry backing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/34e7d036415720bcf12289cb1718b63ccdeaa26d3210c04de68e102e8dd33c26 John Lee, Hong Kong’s chief executive, delivering the five-year plan, the success of which observers stressed would hinge on overcoming practical delivery risks. John Lee, Hong Kong’s chief executive, delivering the five-year plan, the success of which observers stressed would hinge on overcoming practical delivery risks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-king-permits-ex-pm-najib-razak-serve-remainder-term-under-house-arrest The Business Times en 2026-09-18T10:54:33+08:00 Malaysia king permits ex-PM Najib Razak to serve remainder of term under house arrest https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/989c814132d8866c9409cc76139b4ec56c438bb5d35918bde2de31d54bbdd18c Najib Razak was found guilty of corruption relating to the embezzlement of billions of dollars linked to 1MDB. Najib Razak was found guilty of corruption relating to the embezzlement of billions of dollars linked to 1MDB. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/alphabets-waymo-start-offering-driverless-ride-share-car-services-singapore-2028?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T10:43:47+08:00 Alphabet’s Waymo to start offering driverless ride-share car services in Singapore in 2028 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/72bf6e2b61e60722d3ed2a0c727edc5b8e0c2b5cb0287e2b15bdb82ab6237549 Waymo’s initial fleet will be made up of Jaguar I-PACE sports utility vehicles. Waymo’s initial fleet will be made up of Jaguar I-PACE sports utility vehicles. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesian-tycoon-creates-coal-mining-giant-30-bayan-stake-deal The Business Times en 2026-09-18T10:30:31+08:00 Indonesian tycoon creates coal mining giant with 30% Bayan stake deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/352f033b98f978e76440da8b172b7606f7475e01df2b2c364b9469eeae710725 The combined mining quotas of Bayan and Haji Isam’s Jhonlin Group, a coal producer, would place him above industry giants like Glencore. The combined mining quotas of Bayan and Haji Isam’s Jhonlin Group, a coal producer, would place him above industry giants like Glencore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-female-workers-still-get-lower-bonuses-males-data-firm The Business Times en 2026-09-18T10:21:39+08:00 UK female workers still get lower bonuses than males: data firm https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5edc3c9a5b7e0c02ef60753055ad3956062fd67fa82d927179344bb984a337c1 Some of the biggest pay gaps were in finance and in professional and business services. Some of the biggest pay gaps were in finance and in professional and business services. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sk-hynix-samsung-climb-asian-stocks-bonds-gain-oil-extends-decline The Business Times en 2026-09-18T10:01:52+08:00 SK Hynix, Samsung climb as Asian stocks, bonds gain; oil extends decline https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4397299097b48bea004c728d6681c5e9e603e9d55fdb811ec0898e9f92cd92bc South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix climbed after a key US semiconductor gauge rallied.  South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix climbed after a key US semiconductor gauge rallied.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-arabia-houthis-trade-fresh-strikes-spreading-middle-east-war-threatens-oil-supplies The Business Times en 2026-09-18T09:59:28+08:00 Saudi Arabia, Houthis trade fresh strikes as spreading Middle East war threatens oil supplies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7fc00351cccc78bf81105ce9252a530d79a4210dff2f8f2befda67e1b615fc80 At least 125,000 Yemenis have been displaced amid the country’s renewed fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces. At least 125,000 Yemenis have been displaced amid the country’s renewed fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cpib-hauls-multi-chem-ceo-coo-questioning-stock-hits-circuit-breaker?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T09:52:34+08:00 CPIB hauls Multi-Chem CEO, COO in for questioning; stock hits ‘circuit breaker’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9287ad038e6e47414216fac59ef9ff2f03d245ef6b3a435607014a68b40d3bf7 CPIB officers visited the premises of Multi-Chem and seized several documents under the probe. CPIB officers visited the premises of Multi-Chem and seized several documents under the probe. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/addvalue-shareholders-seek-answers-spinoff-unit-nasdaq-listing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T09:37:09+08:00 Addvalue shareholders seek answers on spinoff of unit for Nasdaq listing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/756ba9d6a1c7b608811329402fd8d168b63db1750eae63d90f6d9ace8d9e1385 The proposed spinoff and Nasdaq listing of Addvalue Solutions was first announced in April. The proposed spinoff and Nasdaq listing of Addvalue Solutions was first announced in April. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-surges-along-us-treasuries-oil-price-slide-deepens The Business Times en 2026-09-18T09:33:01+08:00 Gold surges along with US treasuries as oil price slide deepens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f8509e6a7deeb181aa72becb2cf4aac702c03f3ee08eefe19581047ffd50690c The recovery in Treasuries lifted some pressure on gold, which usually performs worse when bond yields are high because it does not pay interest. The recovery in Treasuries lifted some pressure on gold, which usually performs worse when bond yields are high because it does not pay interest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/cdl-release-strategic-review-outcome-sep-28?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T09:30:05+08:00 CDL to release strategic review outcome on Sep 28 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e2ee318ea88d777666d00ef5ff6a5fa97770116e9d258b8fee78885c095be7f The strategic review was first announced at CDL’s earnings briefing in February. The strategic review was first announced at CDL’s earnings briefing in February. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/qantas-ground-workers-strike-over-pay-and-conditions-next-week The Business Times en 2026-09-18T09:24:14+08:00 Qantas ground workers to strike over pay and conditions next week https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e653d94eaed0e90e413986213650beea07d64917be6b77c691a18f08c978117c Qantas planes at Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney, Australia, March 18, 2020. Qantas planes at Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney, Australia, March 18, 2020. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/un-mission-cites-possible-us-war-crimes-iran-strikes-crimes-against-humanity-teherans-protest The Business Times en 2026-09-18T09:16:59+08:00 UN mission cites possible US war crimes in Iran strikes, crimes against humanity in Teheran’s protest crackdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2c26f064e081c5172ecd73f98fb0e666c48654ce9c0664e7fcd2323774ab66a More than 150 people were killed, including around 120 schoolchildren, were killed in the Minal school strike, according to Iranian officials. More than 150 people were killed, including around 120 schoolchildren, were killed in the Minal school strike, according to Iranian officials. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-said-hold-tariffs-until-after-xi-trump-summit The Business Times en 2026-09-18T08:56:07+08:00 US said to hold off on tariffs until after Xi-Trump summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/45e723cc6787a5d3c0a9d1e2a96caa7cd192d00fe901659557c9915a1e70e7ad The Trump administration planned to release a report on excess capacity before the two leaders’ meeting, which would recommend a 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods.  The Trump administration planned to release a report on excess capacity before the two leaders’ meeting, which would recommend a 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/rba-must-decide-if-rate-sufficient-cool-prices-governor The Business Times en 2026-09-18T08:49:24+08:00 RBA must decide if rate sufficient to cool prices: Governor https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a5d30b2211a3bdbcefb266ea60ae8acf6291b37986c7f8e7090ce29874871b3 “Reducing inflation is essential,” Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock said. “Reducing inflation is essential,” Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/suspended-glencore-executive-told-radiant-say-nothing-email The Business Times en 2026-09-18T08:37:12+08:00 Suspended Glencore executive told Radiant ‘say nothing on email’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a66580bf99d4458dbb86d8a7c9a5e12d3c1ecc388b898f98a47c579e3e3c96a0 Glencore has publicly accused the Radiant World group of fraud while Radiant World has filed a US$2 billion lawsuit against Glencore. Glencore has publicly accused the Radiant World group of fraud while Radiant World has filed a US$2 billion lawsuit against Glencore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-cdl-addvalue-tech-banyan-group-multi-chem?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-18T08:35:57+08:00 Stocks to watch: CDL, Addvalue Tech, Banyan Group, Multi-Chem https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f0d6c765e5f18f7716932af94220c3870d471eb0e8b4793ad7848bb5680986a8 CDL said that it will be releasing the outcome of its strategic review before trading hours on Sep 28.  CDL said that it will be releasing the outcome of its strategic review before trading hours on Sep 28.