https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/tpgs-asia-onehealthcare-said-confidentially-file-us2-5-billion-ipo The Business Times en 2026-09-03T15:18:35+08:00 TPG’s Asia OneHealthcare said to confidentially file for US$2.5 billion IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bb4ecec73a5671026e1b26933a0155af06b2add570bcf7a6728420832cca8818 TPG-backed Asia OneHealthcare submitted a draft registration to the Securities Commission Malaysia last week, according to sources. TPG-backed Asia OneHealthcare submitted a draft registration to the Securities Commission Malaysia last week, according to sources. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/tech-hub-seattles-luxury-homes-languish-ai-job-cuts-and-taxes-hit The Business Times en 2026-09-03T15:04:19+08:00 Tech hub Seattle’s luxury homes languish as AI job cuts and taxes hit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a66a6f36199a05d2a9d4d6bdec282b8f2a21e8ab17ca9d639c13c6bf57be8378 Homes languishing on the market are rare for the Seattle area, long attractive for its plentiful jobs, lush scenery and lower cost of living. Homes languishing on the market are rare for the Seattle area, long attractive for its plentiful jobs, lush scenery and lower cost of living. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/venezuela-oil-deal-historic-win-or-deferred-reckoning The Business Times en 2026-09-03T15:00:00+08:00 The Venezuela oil deal: Historic win or deferred reckoning? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e47919ea051b13e8cf8efc33d958e73337c8d3096ec9dfc8ad26a62f0fdcf1f Venezuela’s reserves have sat largely undeveloped for two decades under a state oil company hollowed out by mismanagement, sanctions and capital flight. Venezuela’s reserves have sat largely undeveloped for two decades under a state oil company hollowed out by mismanagement, sanctions and capital flight. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capitaland-investment-retrenches-90-singapore-staff-2026-part-restructuring The Business Times en 2026-09-03T14:22:47+08:00 CapitaLand Investment retrenches 90 Singapore staff in 2026 as part of restructuring https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0fed9365ac8d7135ed430788db2d7e69d9acab9f1a60d6115cf0dd247d9f15a5 The firm said it “periodically reviews its organisational structure” to ensure it remains aligned with its strategic priorities and long-term business needs. The firm said it “periodically reviews its organisational structure” to ensure it remains aligned with its strategic priorities and long-term business needs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/stratospheric-us127-billion-indias-diaspora-aid-rupee The Business Times en 2026-09-03T14:22:01+08:00 ‘Stratospheric’ US$127 billion from India’s diaspora to aid rupee https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ae11f63e483991fac8944f4f6b8b5b54e972e6275824c391514bb9efd0216ab The lenders used the RBI-backed incentives to make foreign-currency deposits more attractive by passing on rates as high as 7.75% to overseas Indians.  The lenders used the RBI-backed incentives to make foreign-currency deposits more attractive by passing on rates as high as 7.75% to overseas Indians.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/vinfast-linked-taxi-firm-gsm-eyes-us-eu-expansion-ahead-hong-kong-ipo The Business Times en 2026-09-03T14:13:29+08:00 VinFast-linked taxi firm GSM eyes US, EU expansion ahead of Hong Kong IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82f6feec2736b8bf61e8b0087db84a369fc9d425b442178d60e2cc2ea535a8b9 A VinFast electric taxi operated by Vietnam-based fleet operator Green and Smart Mobility in Hanoi. GSM’s turquoise-coloured taxis are a common sight in Vietnamese cities. GSM’s turquoise-coloured taxis are a common sight in Vietnamese cities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/gillman-barracks-reminds-us-why-singapore-still-needs-arts-cluster The Business Times en 2026-09-03T14:10:00+08:00 Gillman Barracks reminds us why Singapore still needs an arts cluster https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/73b6892969559c71ea87a153c4fd6615926d873d2008a290947c0ddb202a85f7 Walk from one Gillman Barracks gallery to the next and something happens that’s difficult to replicate elsewhere – how one show builds on another, and opinions quietly form. Walk from one Gillman Barracks gallery to the next and something happens that’s difficult to replicate elsewhere – how one show builds on another, and opinions quietly form. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/beyond-childcare-leave-building-family-friendly-workplaces-work-critical-step The Business Times en 2026-09-03T14:00:48+08:00 Beyond childcare leave: Building family-friendly workplaces that work is the critical step https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2bb218cbedf770907dfb2f5673b6d05a7736642fda3a12333f7801b5373dba45 In a recent SNEF survey of employers, 83% cited rising manpower cost pressures as a top concern.  In a recent SNEF survey of employers, 83% cited rising manpower cost pressures as a top concern.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/us-open-now-food-festival-side-tennis The Business Times en 2026-09-03T13:55:09+08:00 The US Open is now a food festival with a side of tennis https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2af918a369a85ddbc094554e43e71cd1feea5aa62a99047fd0bfb2c66c0914f People wait in line for Coqodaq during the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. In recent years, the tennis tournament has become a destination for New Yorkers and tourists, as much for the food and drink as the action on the courts. In recent years, the US Open has become a destination for New Yorkers and tourists, as much for the food and drink as the action on the courts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/australian-dollar-hovers-near-13-year-high-kiwi-rate-outlooks-diverge The Business Times en 2026-09-03T13:32:48+08:00 Australian dollar hovers near 13-year high on kiwi as rate outlooks diverge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c0df3d369fbcc4ce29891155238dcc8de1ce1e6f16b58be36a704852ba1a664b The Australian dollar slipped 0.1 per cent to NZ$1.2227, jumping 1 per cent overnight to hit a 13-year peak of NZ$1.2285. The Australian dollar slipped 0.1 per cent to NZ$1.2227, jumping 1 per cent overnight to hit a 13-year peak of NZ$1.2285. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-puts-tariffs-100-foreign-made-drones The Business Times en 2026-09-03T12:43:05+08:00 Trump puts tariffs of up to 100% on foreign-made drones https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad03fd0147591f8f206e93af732ecb7683bc28b7e9dc3e813f1cc37c99bdfe16 But critics say that the domestic drone industry cannot fill the gap and that the administration’s abrupt policy changes will do more harm than good. But critics say that the domestic drone industry cannot fill the gap and that the administration’s abrupt policy changes will do more harm than good. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/uob-artbeat-turns-banks-art-collection-inside-out The Business Times en 2026-09-03T12:30:00+08:00 UOB Artbeat turns the bank’s art collection inside out https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69210e1bbdf173693babb55aa47448ac67ee90735edd38da327a7aaaa13b2e5d Veteran artist Goh Beng Kwan, who won the UOB Painting of the Year in 1982, has a selection of his works on display at UOB Artbeat. Veteran artist Goh Beng Kwan, who won the UOB Painting of the Year in 1982, has a selection of his works on display at UOB Artbeat. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/keeping-golf-clubs-financially-sustainable The Business Times en 2026-09-03T12:00:00+08:00 Keeping golf clubs financially sustainable https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c105f771e5d4f45eb21ce154470f6d66d97bce9f5b5ab25a0e52744b2740e1cb TMCC launched its Millennium Term Membership to a warm reception. TMCC launched its Millennium Term Membership to a warm reception. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/tokens-outcomes-google-clouds-global-startups-head-sees-ai-cost-shift-expands-singapore-push The Business Times en 2026-09-03T12:00:00+08:00 From tokens to outcomes: Google Cloud’s global startups head sees AI cost shift, expands Singapore push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a2ebb48300ad6e92d41f3e36f5b4377570dcf706a456ee378fe02b9691f38f6c Darren Mowry, head of global startups at Google Cloud, says startups are now moving from a single AI model to a multi-modal approach. Darren Mowry, head of global startups at Google Cloud, says startups are now moving from a single AI model to a multi-modal approach. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/yen-traders-brace-holiday-intervention-risk-around-bank-japan The Business Times en 2026-09-03T11:59:58+08:00 Yen traders brace for holiday intervention risk around Bank of Japan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62503f05f236fb2979e05ebeebb9e25507ea3b80923f875675bc9ed708c345d1 The yen gained as much as 0.5 per cent to 157.99 on Thursday (Sep 3). The yen gained as much as 0.5 per cent to 157.99 on Thursday (Sep 3). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/over-half-employers-plan-hiring-freeze-wage-moderation-despite-better-outlook-snef-poll The Business Times en 2026-09-03T11:52:08+08:00 Over half of employers plan hiring freeze, wage moderation despite better outlook: SNEF poll https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59a5d334447135204323c85b3e4e72f66df6ba2e371004dbe97c5d00e8544b97 Workers in the Central Business District, Singapore. For employers with lower-wage workers, 86% say they are committed to giving built-in wage increases in 2027, according to the Singapore National Employers Federation’s 2026 wage and employment outlook survey. Among employers with lower-wage workers, 86% say they are committed to giving built-in wage increases in 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hongkong-land-eyes-billion-dollar-property-deals-blackstone-asset-amid-japan-push The Business Times en 2026-09-03T11:41:38+08:00 Hongkong Land eyes billion-dollar property deals, Blackstone asset amid Japan push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7dedd2414a353da0ceb96836c69d55dc3845347a3701cf5f9077f887daecce39 Hongkong Land has approached Blackstone and Hulic regarding assets centered around an office skyscraper in Tokyo’s central business districts. Hongkong Land has approached Blackstone and Hulic regarding assets centered around an office skyscraper in Tokyo’s central business districts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-singapores-50-richest-diverges-ocbc-sheng-siong-boom-offsets-tech-slide The Business Times en 2026-09-03T11:19:19+08:00 Wealth of Singapore’s 50 richest diverges as OCBC, Sheng Siong boom offsets tech slide https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a64baac0e0518b1529a95cea958b492712addf2b60589a60e9dfc097596ea06 Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin retains his title as Singapore’s richest individual despite a US$10.1 billion drawdown. Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin retains his title as Singapore’s richest individual despite a US$10.1 billion drawdown. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysian-banks-post-mixed-mid-2026-results-record-loan-growth-offsets-margin-squeeze The Business Times en 2026-09-03T11:18:42+08:00 Malaysian banks post mixed mid-2026 results as record loan growth offsets margin squeeze https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/feb8bad056f365344f7562719fb429a5cd91376f7150174f3c1df750d02e1d31 Loan applications and approvals in the sector hit record highs in July, reaching RM167.4 billion and RM90.4 billion, respectively, notes CGSI. Loan applications and approvals in the sector hit record highs in July, reaching RM167.4 billion and RM90.4 billion, respectively, notes CGSI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/massive-tax-bill-clouds-sale-singapore-land-malaysian-kings-son The Business Times en 2026-09-03T11:07:56+08:00 Massive tax bill clouds sale of Singapore land by Malaysian king’s son https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/68b70b283750f60e33fab5b673f2b091a78f5124f26011dec73dd3660894200b The Johor royal family has owned land in an area known as Tyersall Park for more than a century.  The Johor royal family has owned land in an area known as Tyersall Park for more than a century.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-services-activity-quickens-stronger-domestic-demand-august-private-pmi-shows The Business Times en 2026-09-03T10:49:11+08:00 China services activity quickens on stronger domestic demand in August, private PMI shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/01c59161e742d94bb979203bbc9267c8cd5910dc9e68bc92398163230e7f21e9 The RatingDog China General Services PMI rose to 51.4 in August from 50.4 in July, remaining above the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction. The RatingDog China General Services PMI rose to 51.4 in August from 50.4 in July, remaining above the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/pension-investor-ifm-sets-singapore-office-deploy-private-debt-capital-asia The Business Times en 2026-09-03T10:08:18+08:00 Pension investor IFM sets up Singapore office to deploy private debt capital in Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a4462b469773ca3267e941f7c4e5e2b1d91118f7dc498dd456c63819af27b749 Hiran Wanigasekera, executive director and co-head of Apac diversified credit, says IFM aspires for the business in Asia “to be just as big as it is in Australia and New Zealand”. Hiran Wanigasekera, executive director and co-head of Apac diversified credit, says IFM aspires for the business in Asia “to be just as big as it is in Australia and New Zealand”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-15-years-behind-top-chipmaking-tools-says-asml-supplier The Business Times en 2026-09-03T10:05:49+08:00 China 15 years behind in top chipmaking tools, says ASML supplier https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1e653bef6a4a62617635ed90544ab92e7083e31867a3d78a5fb54e8da79659f0 It is a “reasonable assumption” that Beijing needs 15 years to develop extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, says Germany’s Zeiss Group. It is a “reasonable assumption” that Beijing needs 15 years to develop extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, says Germany’s Zeiss Group. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-set-hold-rates-investors-bet-tightening-ahead The Business Times en 2026-09-03T09:50:51+08:00 Malaysia set to hold rates as investors bet on tightening ahead https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ba0d8e959c5652ea1ed6ea5404f0cd6e2c6b9d9c9d0067ce2c475cdb7474f430 Malaysia’s economy expanded 6 per cent in Q2, exceeding the central bank’s 4 to 5 per cent growth forecast for 2026. Malaysia’s economy expanded 6 per cent in Q2, exceeding the central bank’s 4 to 5 per cent growth forecast for 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-services-growth-hits-five-month-high-pmi-shows The Business Times en 2026-09-03T09:14:40+08:00 Japan services growth hits five-month high, PMI shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e60153b67d38a68b049f667db9830b94af95f576507741d1e8e6149bd3644bc New business increased for a 26th straight month and at a faster pace than in July, helped by strong underlying customer demand. New business increased for a 26th straight month and at a faster pace than in July, helped by strong underlying customer demand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sk-hynix-other-chip-stocks-climb-asian-equities-advance The Business Times en 2026-09-03T09:11:32+08:00 SK Hynix, other chip stocks climb as Asian equities advance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/db13761f7948562cf17985f4127a44f43a1090a6ab0b65c06c9a26cac564f1a6 Japan’s Topix rose 1%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.5%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was little changed and the Shanghai Composite rose 0.4%. Japan’s Topix rose 1%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.5%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was little changed and the Shanghai Composite rose 0.4%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ubs-opens-institutional-fund-strategies-asias-wealthy-us5-million-buy The Business Times en 2026-09-03T09:00:00+08:00 UBS opens institutional fund strategies to Asia’s wealthy – with US$5 million buy-in https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b5fe506d821b7ce48a8a70b7ff33a8502a35c5ba9811eb74c77af0f390668461 More active management does not mean taking on unnecessary risks, says Jansen Phee, UBS Global Wealth Management’s Apac head of fund investment solutions. More active management does not mean taking on unnecessary risks, says Jansen Phee, UBS Global Wealth Management’s Apac head of fund investment solutions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-holds-gain-trumps-war-comments-ease-inflation-jitters The Business Times en 2026-09-03T08:51:04+08:00 Gold holds gain as Trump’s war comments ease inflation jitters https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4606f5f6973067359f95e2ddf5eac86e623d2cdb87d7043eaa6f239e6fedfe00 The US dollar edged lower on Sep 3; a weaker greenback can increase gold’s appeal for investors holding foreign currencies.  The US dollar edged lower on Sep 3; a weaker greenback can increase gold’s appeal for investors holding foreign currencies.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/tech-pilgrims-flock-china-global-innovation-race-heats The Business Times en 2026-09-03T08:33:58+08:00 Tech pilgrims flock to China as global innovation race heats up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02cf789e13d4b644b1bc4853453333e518713f4e311fc060342464c63ef16c6e Western boardrooms and capitals confront the possibility of Chinese firms seizing the lead in advanced manufacturing and cutting-edge technologies. Western boardrooms and capitals confront the possibility of Chinese firms seizing the lead in advanced manufacturing and cutting-edge technologies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-meets-travel-industry-ceos-push-boost-foreign-tourism The Business Times en 2026-09-03T08:28:08+08:00 Trump meets with travel industry CEOs on push to boost foreign tourism https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d681bcf7c1c22c91b9566e88d6a3f42ad231def3d1b5965059ab7deb9260770e The US welcomed 68 million tourists in 2025, which was down 5.5 per cent from 2024. The US welcomed 68 million tourists in 2025, which was down 5.5 per cent from 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-renewed-us-campaign-against-iran-wont-last-long The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:32:17+08:00 Trump says renewed US campaign against Iran won’t last long https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fd0f8998cc266925ea58727222716c7c0ff46be5c9474bffcf8a39663c1ff3a3 Rubble lies around damaged houses following a reported US strike near a wedding gathering in Kuhistik, Iran, Sep 2, 2026 Rubble lies around damaged houses following a reported US strike near a wedding gathering in Kuhistik, Iran, Sep 2, 2026 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-fed-survey-shows-economic-activity-edged-prices-rose-moderately-recent-weeks The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:10:33+08:00 US Fed survey shows economic activity edged up, prices rose moderately in recent weeks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/43b2a91aab89ba39958024c55992eb5cb58d0c455106b53f1ae723ed1833593e The pace of price increases slowed in three of the 12 Fed districts, increased in one, and was unchanged in eight, the report said. The pace of price increases slowed in three of the 12 Fed districts, increased in one, and was unchanged in eight, the report said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-more-sustainability-disclosures-doesnt-mean-greater-insight-businesses The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:00:00+08:00 Why more sustainability disclosures doesn’t mean greater insight into businesses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ef17dce980c19bcc61dd51e67d39b01ca0f2d2e1cf4398097116784f36ed17d The next era of sustainability reporting is about making disclosure credible, financially connected and useful enough to change decisions. The next era of sustainability reporting is about making disclosure credible, financially connected and useful enough to change decisions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/sceptics-q50-are-asking-right-questions-about-singapores-newest-etf The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:00:00+08:00 Sceptics of the Q50 are asking the right questions about Singapore’s newest ETF https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7b23d7f618e6736361ed85605c0b1c6c26f16d1754285f52f596e1f503a7dfd8 The Q50, which debuts on the Singapore Exchange on Sep 3, benefits from the expertise of its investment adviser Fullgoal Asset Management Hong Kong. The Q50, which debuts on the Singapore Exchange on Sep 3, benefits from the expertise of its investment adviser Fullgoal Asset Management Hong Kong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/bringing-better-linings-pharma-and-energy-industries The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:00:00+08:00 Bringing better linings to the pharma and energy industries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3dffab40272df83c3e8e388e35acbdd0e8fb75eb6cd0414fad3f695176355ba7 Almarc Engineering’s staff at a sustainability workshop. An in-house sustainability consultant trains staff in waste management and ensures environmental compliance. Almarc Engineering’s staff at a sustainability workshop. An in-house sustainability consultant trains staff in waste management and ensures environmental compliance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/keppel-dc-reits-tokyo-drift-easy-yen-trade-over The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:00:00+08:00 Keppel DC Reit’s Tokyo drift: The easy yen trade is over https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/12f4ff9cda195337d6534a8f54dc8e50c965ba046ce388198626b472d2eada5f The real win for Keppel DC Reit could be diversification, as contribution from Japan jumps to 23%, from 9%. The real win for Keppel DC Reit could be diversification, as contribution from Japan jumps to 23%, from 9%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/boards-need-pay-attention-their-invisible-balance-sheet The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:00:00+08:00 Boards need to pay attention to their invisible balance sheet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/18cd2d77fac9af325f1e9b52bee2ce8c2f751841e02d2ae31304aedc35f11863 Boards seldom destroy companies in a single meeting. They erode trust one choice at a time. Boards seldom destroy companies in a single meeting. They erode trust one choice at a time. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapore-companies-should-report-esg-impacts-financial-statements-are-they-ready The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore companies should report ESG impacts in financial statements. Are they ready? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5b2a8c959e8cf016bd1aff9b15d7a204107fccbbba630654f313fc3ef6992325 General view of refineries and petrochemical facilities on Jurong Island. Rising carbon taxes might affect forecast cash flows for asset valuations and impairment testing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singtel-leads-august-buybacks-s55-6-million-purchase-nearly-13-million-shares The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:00:00+08:00 Singtel leads August buybacks with S$55.6 million purchase of nearly 13 million shares https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb Over 70 primary-listed companies in Singapore have spent a total of almost S$2.1 billion on share buybacks on the open market in the first eight months of 2026. Over 70 primary-listed companies in Singapore have spent a total of almost S$2.1 billion on share buybacks on the open market in the first eight months of 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/us-sanctions-iran-wont-splinter-washingtons-trade-truce-beijing The Business Times en 2026-09-03T07:00:00+08:00 US sanctions on Iran won’t splinter Washington’s trade truce with Beijing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02a2ac5e167aa3d70154de6761331a63dd8134e9df112dab853711b79cb823ad US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions on close to 60 entities, individuals and vessels tied to Iran’s oil-revenue and weapons-procurement networks. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions on close to 60 entities, individuals and vessels tied to Iran’s oil-revenue and weapons-procurement networks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/microsoft-reveals-azure-cloud-sales-financial-reporting-shift The Business Times en 2026-09-03T06:40:38+08:00 Microsoft reveals Azure cloud sales in financial reporting shift https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c45cceb05c148d8f424e1c78e8686bdc7b1029fb2e176d7d3c5f6ca0a5918297 Microsoft shares rose about 1.4 per cent in after-hours trading after the company disclosed the change.  Microsoft shares rose about 1.4 per cent in after-hours trading after the company disclosed the change.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/broadcom-forecasts-quarterly-sales-below-estimates-amid-rising-custom-ai-chip-competition The Business Times en 2026-09-03T06:25:29+08:00 Broadcom forecasts quarterly sales below estimates amid rising custom AI chip competition https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8769cb3d1c6259c6922eedee70461b7c62b6ae9c4b12ea4b31ae85526c55807f Broadcom signed a long-term agreement to supply Google with custom AI chips through 2031. Broadcom signed a long-term agreement to supply Google with custom AI chips through 2031. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-edges-down-investors-weigh-uncertainty-over-us-iran-strikes The Business Times en 2026-09-03T06:08:51+08:00 Oil edges down as investors weigh uncertainty over US-Iran strikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7c0946c2f00c258b66e88eb5aa8aa25e0be44397c50dfd4a2037a50bd05a5c0a The latest attacks were the most substantial exchange of fire between the US and Iran since July, with the war now in its seventh month. The latest attacks were the most substantial exchange of fire between the US and Iran since July, with the war now in its seventh month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-hit-rising-bond-yields-energy-driven-inflation-concerns The Business Times en 2026-09-03T05:55:50+08:00 European shares hit by rising bond yields, energy-driven inflation concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed 0.2 per cent lower at 645.94 points on Wednesday. The Stoxx 600 closed 0.2 per cent lower at 645.94 points on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-higher-stocks-reclaim-some-shine The Business Times en 2026-09-03T05:48:08+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends higher as stocks reclaim some shine https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab829f67b5d5a58922594ae4c19b7f2349bc0cb4976e8fde431aaec91b63f367 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 295.01 points, or 0.56 per cent, to 53,061.89 on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 295.01 points, or 0.56 per cent, to 53,061.89 on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/rise-us-factory-orders-beats-expectations-july The Business Times en 2026-09-02T23:26:42+08:00 Rise in US factory orders beats expectations in July https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ec2e437ac5ea4793c13f9e22160a96c574c750f3d1e55ebf2cf4a316e4012c55 The rebound in factory orders in July was led by a 12.7 per cent surge in orders for civilian aircraft and parts. The rebound in factory orders in July was led by a 12.7 per cent surge in orders for civilian aircraft and parts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/yen-surges-traders-high-alert-further-intervention The Business Times en 2026-09-02T23:07:32+08:00 Yen surges with traders on high alert for further intervention https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a92ce86b20be6652b926da534527fa6dc5647ecf1bb9467f571d9d79dd005e30 Wednesday’s (Sep 2) moves ricocheted across the US$9.5-trillion-a-day currency market. Wednesday’s (Sep 2) moves ricocheted across the US$9.5-trillion-a-day currency market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/american-airlines-boosts-premium-seating-777-jets-upscale-travel-grows The Business Times en 2026-09-02T22:28:03+08:00 American Airlines boosts premium seating on 777 jets as upscale travel grows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eccda0e6d41aee3d39222ae86554ce0c8d2f9cbcdab90ef04961b94a8e3efeea The airline is also phasing out first class on the aircraft, while increasing the number of business-class seats. The airline is also phasing out first class on the aircraft, while increasing the number of business-class seats. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sp-500-dow-post-slim-gains-open The Business Times en 2026-09-02T21:54:17+08:00 S&P 500, Dow post slim gains at open https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d59709cf6da506de6a6f8eec5f7ece094f96007213e7bc83201f2d908d43c295 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 62.7 points, or 0.12 per cent, at the open to 52,829.58. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 62.7 points, or 0.12 per cent, at the open to 52,829.58. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/radiant-world-facing-uk-lawsuit-jefferies-run-fund The Business Times en 2026-09-02T21:47:49+08:00 Radiant World facing UK lawsuit from Jefferies-run fund https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6785762bcf16171ad075ede9be76b2b1928b7c4712d5360ce835672672d42ab9 Radiant World, which became one of the leading players in iron ore trading in recent years, is also facing probes in the US and Singapore. Radiant World, which became one of the leading players in iron ore trading in recent years, is also facing probes in the US and Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-private-payrolls-growth-slows-august-adp-says The Business Times en 2026-09-02T21:16:42+08:00 US private payrolls growth slows in August, ADP says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3d98e119aa0acb585b4f20abcf604223700e57fd2391eed20ba18f3339a90c29 Private employment rose by 38,000 jobs last month after an upwardly revised 46,000 in July. Private employment rose by 38,000 jobs last month after an upwardly revised 46,000 in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-factories-keep-humming-ai-boom-pmi-rises-51-5 The Business Times en 2026-09-02T21:00:00+08:00 Singapore factories keep humming on AI boom as PMI rises to 51.5 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d0dd0265d3b8640a9e8c4e0e3ffedd3f3845a5c774e1182a926a5bc9a504b51d An electronic manufacturing worker in a factory. Within manufacturing, the PMI for the linchpin electronics sector is up 0.2 points at 52.6, marking the 15th consecutive month of growth. Within manufacturing, the PMI for the linchpin electronics sector is up 0.2 points at 52.6, marking the 15th consecutive month of growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-dollar-rises-2-week-high-middle-east-conflict-and-rate-paths-focus The Business Times en 2026-09-02T20:58:55+08:00 US dollar rises to 2-week high; Middle East conflict and rate paths in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2623892ba6b558b0fdea1c15188725791342985550560c4fad479713a166a50e The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, is up 0.2% at 99.865. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, is up 0.2% at 99.865. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-singapore-deploy-ai-advisory-platform-help-smes-find-new-export-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-02T20:56:09+08:00 Indonesia, Singapore to deploy AI advisory platform to help SMEs find new export markets  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/55cfc50c33a639a7603c99c03e908aab3bff725ff9b069c6c5734d1a56e3bed0 Kadin chairman Anindya Bakrie (left) and SBF chairman Mark Lee in Jakarta on Sep 2. Kadin chairman Anindya Bakrie (left) and SBF chairman Mark Lee in Jakarta on Sep 2. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uber-cut-3300-jobs-company-overhaul-reduce-management-layers The Business Times en 2026-09-02T20:33:17+08:00 Uber to cut 3,300 jobs in company overhaul to reduce management layers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cb56baf624ed621389e5bf289ee2ac6e43d204a75c9e262e3af95daf45a85d5d CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says Uber’s growth in recent years has created “more layers, more coordination, more fragmented ownership, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says Uber’s growth in recent years has created “more layers, more coordination, more fragmented ownership, https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/uk-fines-citibank-london-us6-million-over-russia-sanctions-breaches The Business Times en 2026-09-02T19:45:00+08:00 UK fines Citibank London US$6 million over Russia sanctions breaches https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/22a2e77939b16ee2688c557536b1076890084b7f0193a9a9786132a4dfcba7f1 The US bank’s CBNA London unit had made funds available for the benefits of those covered by sanctions. The US bank’s CBNA London unit had made funds available for the benefits of those covered by sanctions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/iraqs-oil-exports-rose-around-2-34-million-bpd-august The Business Times en 2026-09-02T19:14:00+08:00 Iraq's oil exports rose to around 2.34 million bpd in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bbc01dd89a93bda67d7de84b691058aec25e10b1a3c3240375e36c2b8499cdf8 An increase in the number of tankers reaching Iraq’s oil export terminals and loading crude helped boost shipments in August. An increase in the number of tankers reaching Iraq’s oil export terminals and loading crude helped boost shipments in August. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-28 The Business Times en 2026-09-02T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 2) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0dbd64f09b968e431657371443225584e66367c5745adb65f569a60cfec3d3a One respondent sees a downward re-centring of the policy band at MAS’ upcoming meeting. One respondent sees a downward re-centring of the policy band at MAS’ upcoming meeting. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sti-0-6-even-asian-markets-slump-amid-bond-sell-inflation-fears The Business Times en 2026-09-02T18:33:18+08:00 STI up 0.6% even as Asian markets slump amid bond sell-off, inflation fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08b86b8c8a8ba1d789811bf618e7dc27f23b519d1bd66a871b6c08bb791634b5 Across the broader market on Sep 2, losers outnumbered gainers 323 to 231, after 1.5 billion securities worth S$1.9 billion changed hands. Across the broader market on Sep 2, losers outnumbered gainers 323 to 231, after 1.5 billion securities worth S$1.9 billion changed hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/25-years-singapore-photography The Business Times en 2026-09-02T18:30:00+08:00 25 years of Singapore photography https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b577e6119b1b1c4c6f0dc851422dd22b06b7a69492b1682987e71d30e7221603 Tan Pin Pin’s 1992 photograph titled School Funfair is one of 63 black-and-white photographs showcased in her solo exhibition. Tan Pin Pin’s 1992 photograph titled School Funfair is one of 63 black-and-white photographs showcased in her solo exhibition. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/falling-ai-token-costs-could-fuel-next-leg-singapore-semiconductor-rally-analysts The Business Times en 2026-09-02T18:21:43+08:00 Falling AI token costs could fuel next leg of Singapore semiconductor rally: analysts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/169fe2c840257473c6b659dc90496fbd7803c94f07bcfea615a1329765cb86b6 However, even as all three companies expect to continue riding the AI boom, the extent and pace of earnings growth are likely to vary among them. However, even as all three companies expect to continue riding the AI boom, the extent and pace of earnings growth are likely to vary among them. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/singapore-thailand-develop-multi-year-agenda-successive-asean-chairmanships The Business Times en 2026-09-02T17:50:50+08:00 Singapore, Thailand to develop multi-year agenda for successive Asean chairmanships https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9bf7f7bb46fee200fbf85b51b4b8a9956f45feddca65005999e89041f2bffc3b PM Lawrence Wong (left) with Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul. On emerging tech such as AI, the Singapore leader says there is scope for closer collaboration on practical applications. PM Lawrence Wong (left) with Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul. On emerging tech such as AI, the Singapore leader says there is scope for closer collaboration on practical applications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ipo-booms-can-spell-trouble-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-02T17:16:03+08:00 IPO booms can spell trouble for markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/449443b143fc664cd6864b21bdd920af8508242ed4d3f0845f069a705e07b89e The “primary” market for initial public offerings is performing sweetly in Hong Kong, but the secondary one, where existing shares are traded, has fallen flat. The “primary” market for initial public offerings is performing sweetly in Hong Kong, but the secondary one, where existing shares are traded, has fallen flat. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hong-kong-court-rejects-lawyers-request-use-evergrande-founders-funds-legal-costs The Business Times en 2026-09-02T16:35:11+08:00 Hong Kong court rejects lawyer's request to use Evergrande founder's funds for legal costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ef738eefe97f4390d4f3a16d2e5d69d1fae7e6e9a8a5d2df755292261752d64f Evergrande, which was once China’s top property developer, has defaulted on most of its US$300 billion in liabilities.  Evergrande, which was once China’s top property developer, has defaulted on most of its US$300 billion in liabilities.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnams-vingroup-plans-won-bond-debut-broaden-investor-base-after-shares-hit-record The Business Times en 2026-09-02T16:17:38+08:00 Vietnam’s Vingroup plans won bond debut to broaden investor base after shares hit record https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e07f0196d87b6f7349b92fd86328c9dddccdeb09253723e14d3c3d24a4289a2d Vietnamese firms are turning more offshore for funding as the government aims to steer the economy, one of Asia’s fastest growing, to high-income status by 2045.  Vietnamese firms are turning more offshore for funding as the government aims to steer the economy, one of Asia’s fastest growing, to high-income status by 2045.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/singapore-airlines-unveil-new-cabin-products-november The Business Times en 2026-09-02T16:12:25+08:00 Singapore Airlines to unveil new cabin products in November https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff0fe5f122e020667315ba4307b3d2f0d03d2ffb774da7f704559d9719a54bbc The in-flight entertainment system across all cabin classes, as well as the in-flight entertainment screens in first class and business class, will be upgraded. The in-flight entertainment system across all cabin classes, as well as the in-flight entertainment screens in first class and business class, will be upgraded. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/heavy-ev-incentive-cut-will-slow-adoption-could-ease-coe-premiums-observers The Business Times en 2026-09-02T16:09:03+08:00 Heavy EV incentive cut will slow adoption but could ease COE premiums: observers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2d91a251e2f1fb019113d00c50b9af5405fb61d01d53d14a8caacd24527aad5c Electric heavy vehicles such as the BYD T35 (pictured) made up 30% of heavy vehicle registrations in July. Electric heavy vehicles such as the BYD T35 (pictured) made up 30% of heavy vehicle registrations in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/og-rejects-lawsuit-hao-mart-linked-company-abuse-process The Business Times en 2026-09-02T16:00:48+08:00 OG rejects lawsuit from Hao Mart-linked company as an ‘abuse of process’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b86bba83966ad9892720ac6e7ee7bfb28eefbb8977d031dd6d8ef1396614e15f Taste Orchard opened in February 2024 before its 7.5-year lease was terminated by landlord OG in September 2025. Taste Orchard opened in February 2024 before its 7.5-year lease was terminated by landlord OG in September 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-business-group-raises-2026-gdp-growth-forecast-range-2-1-2-5 The Business Times en 2026-09-02T15:47:11+08:00 Thai business group raises 2026 GDP growth forecast to range of 2.1% to 2.5% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ec7e84dc934668f34919e9dacce51f1e69461cb5e16d8be5b490007b6591b9ce Exports, a key driver of Thai growth, are now expected to rise 12 per cent to 16 per cent, up from a previously projected rise of 8 per cent to 10 per cent. Exports, a key driver of Thai growth, are now expected to rise 12 per cent to 16 per cent, up from a previously projected rise of 8 per cent to 10 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/luxury-stocks-set-better-performance-ahead-recovery-likely-progressive-not-linear-analysts The Business Times en 2026-09-02T15:36:20+08:00 Luxury stocks set for ‘better performance ahead’ but recovery likely progressive, not linear: analysts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab754e8e806d826d921f9e442c11f331d61e706e2015ad80ecad5e4a02ba37b9 Investors have moved on from rewarding diversification and now prefer recovery stories and specific trends, with watches favoured over handbags, say analysts. Investors have moved on from rewarding diversification and now prefer recovery stories and specific trends, with watches favoured over handbags, say analysts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-house-passes-funding-bill-avert-government-shutdown-midterm-elections The Business Times en 2026-09-02T15:11:01+08:00 US House passes funding Bill to avert government shutdown before midterm elections https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/74753f00fb63c15860f598eb449f89bec1d44e81e4407e859cc1b1d44fe4f6eb The House passed the extension of current spending through December 11 by a vote of 370-48. The Senate passed the measure on August 8. The House passed the extension of current spending through December 11 by a vote of 370-48. The Senate passed the measure on August 8. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/insolvent-bathla-faces-24-hour-deadline-creditor-deal-source The Business Times en 2026-09-02T15:09:22+08:00 Insolvent Bathla faces 24-hour deadline for creditor deal: source https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/040adef883a0d169bff363168266eab1fd0de0a6545b49c00437bcb84e8b50c6 In August, Bathla appointed an administrator after struggling to pay its debts in the face of a slowdown in Australia’s property market and higher construction costs. In August, Bathla appointed an administrator after struggling to pay its debts in the face of a slowdown in Australia’s property market and higher construction costs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/hunting-yield-dbs-analysts-bet-s-reits-over-bank-dividends The Business Times en 2026-09-02T14:39:23+08:00 Hunting for yield? DBS analysts bet on S-Reits over bank dividends https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdc473d0c779464c09bb6219efeccb90dc1fd46779e81e73e6c2b4a5271e5d93 Mapletree Logistics Trust has been cited as offering “valuation appeal” as it trades at a “below-average” price-to-book value multiple. Mapletree Logistics Trust has been cited as offering “valuation appeal” as it trades at a “below-average” price-to-book value multiple. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/dubai-developer-binghatti-talks-multibillion-dollar-pact-chairman The Business Times en 2026-09-02T14:29:11+08:00 Dubai developer Binghatti in talks on multibillion-dollar pact: chairman https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/279e356935933beaa341a93f6500565feea54249d7a87d3e19599ad3f6d0dfcf Many of Dubai’s biggest development firms are state-backed, and any formal tie-up could signal the city’s willingness to support what has for years been one of the world’s best-performing property markets. Many of Dubai’s biggest development firms are state-backed, and any formal tie-up could signal the city’s willingness to support what has for years been one of the world’s best-performing property markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/un-says-global-warming-will-cross-1-5-deg-c-soon-hit-least-1-8-deg-c The Business Times en 2026-09-02T13:44:29+08:00 UN says global warming will cross 1.5 deg C soon, hit at least 1.8 deg C https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f45dbc9f7359186b410e109f561dbad294777423acb5723906b14f659ed9728 Current forecasts predict that all glaciers in Germany will vanish within the next decades. The Noerdliche Schneeferner will lose its classification as a glacier, presumably around 2030. Current forecasts predict that all glaciers in Germany will vanish within the next decades. The Noerdliche Schneeferner will lose its classification as a glacier, presumably around 2030. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/grand-theft-auto-vi-exclusive-peek-tops-netflix-viewing-charts The Business Times en 2026-09-02T13:41:09+08:00 ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ exclusive peek tops Netflix viewing charts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3e4efd89e06a2725f903008ede5d5de2323f1a8cd1b365ecbda828bfe2deffe4 The near-27-minute video, showing off the open-world crime game ahead of its planned Nov 19 release, was exclusive to Netflix for six hours before it was released on other video platforms.  The near-27-minute video, showing off the open-world crime game ahead of its planned Nov 19 release, was exclusive to Netflix for six hours before it was released on other video platforms.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/taiwan-says-its-companies-plan-invest-another-us20-billion-us The Business Times en 2026-09-02T13:33:32+08:00 Taiwan says its companies plan to invest another US$20 billion in US https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f1ebb75709af619afbc7dddf7649da497475f0f51f383b36f9fa616e64688d49 A TSMC plant in Taiwan (pictured). The firm in July said it will invest a further US$100 billion in the US state of Arizona. A TSMC plant in Taiwan (pictured). The firm in July said it will invest a further US$100 billion in the US state of Arizona. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global-data-centre-spending-reach-us31-6-trillion-2050-ai-boom-pwc The Business Times en 2026-09-02T13:02:31+08:00 Global data centre spending to reach US$31.6 trillion by 2050 on AI boom: PwC https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59caf2b73d3ce20389c6ffcd29c3796013758d57222979bf47db56d003b85b38 With growing AI use, tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon and smaller data centre providers are rapidly building new computing facilities around the globe. With growing AI use, tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon and smaller data centre providers are rapidly building new computing facilities around the globe. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/10-luxury-apartments-linked-s3-billion-money-laundering-case-sep-23-auction-block The Business Times en 2026-09-02T12:49:13+08:00 10 luxury apartments linked to S$3 billion money laundering case on Sep 23 auction block https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cabe5ba1e037c48a2e7b2411276762bbdbb0b31f5569e05ea4830fd5ba86b2d8 SRI’s portfolio comprises six luxury apartments at Martin Modern across two, three, and four-bedroom units, with prices starting from $2,874psf. SRI’s portfolio comprises six luxury apartments at Martin Modern across two, three, and four-bedroom units, with prices starting from $2,874psf. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/honda-tells-suppliers-cut-costs-us9-billion-push-fend-china-documents-show The Business Times en 2026-09-02T12:32:11+08:00 Honda tells suppliers to cut costs in US$9 billion push to fend off China, documents show  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fa251dfe20268faf7469a8b574cca28118f7af1e13cd0f49e6fe4df3b93878d Honda, the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, is trying to fix its struggling car business.  Honda, the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, is trying to fix its struggling car business.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/xiplomacy-chinas-xi-begins-busiest-travel-month-2019-diplomatic-push-trump-talks The Business Times en 2026-09-02T12:16:55+08:00 ‘Xiplomacy’: China’s Xi begins busiest travel month since 2019 in diplomatic push before Trump talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/492b5dfdab5bc19d537e96894fc46bd8e188cd792ed181da90d009a9c82446ac Xi’s move underscores what Beijing calls Xiplomacy – a diplomatic approach emphasising face-to-face meetings and strong engagement with the Global South. Xi’s move underscores what Beijing calls Xiplomacy – a diplomatic approach emphasising face-to-face meetings and strong engagement with the Global South. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/millions-face-rising-himalayan-glacial-flood-risk-climate-change-speeds-melting-un The Business Times en 2026-09-02T12:06:45+08:00 Millions face rising Himalayan glacial flood risk as climate change speeds melting: UN https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ab47d2754023f27911466018e3d336e1948dd067680f4d22ad4a83d00b50642 Aug 26’s devastating flood in Nepal was triggered when parts of a glacier near the Langtang Lirung mountain peak collapsed and fell to the valley floor. Aug 26’s devastating flood in Nepal was triggered when parts of a glacier near the Langtang Lirung mountain peak collapsed and fell to the valley floor. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economists-raise-singapore-2026-growth-forecast-5-more-see-ai-bubble-top-risk The Business Times en 2026-09-02T12:00:00+08:00 Economists raise Singapore 2026 growth forecast to 5%; more see AI bubble as a top risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0dbd64f09b968e431657371443225584e66367c5745adb65f569a60cfec3d3a One respondent sees a downward re-centring of the policy band at MAS’ upcoming meeting. One respondent sees a downward re-centring of the policy band at MAS’ upcoming meeting. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/new-zealand-flags-gradual-policy-tightening-after-hiking-rates The Business Times en 2026-09-02T11:26:02+08:00 New Zealand flags gradual policy tightening after hiking rates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d052b2be95289d834a135544bda06da92e5abc4c8c57b0b9b85080a35c3d0c98 RBNZ governor Anna Breman said: “We do think that it’s likely there may be a future OCR increase, but the timing is highly uncertain.” RBNZ governor Anna Breman said: “We do think that it’s likely there may be a future OCR increase, but the timing is highly uncertain.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/shein-shares-slide-over-3-after-lacklustre-hong-kong-trading-debut The Business Times en 2026-09-02T11:25:56+08:00 Shein shares slide over 3% after lacklustre Hong Kong trading debut https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8cf1f9e2ef43ac7571a9cbd36dbd4504783ce1fa76bfc81dc3c16e653d72b392 Executives at Shein’s Sep 1 listing ceremony at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The firm raised US$1.7 billion in its IPO that valued the firm at US$26.5 billion. Executives at Shein’s Sep 1 listing ceremony at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The firm raised US$1.7 billion in its IPO that valued the firm at US$26.5 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-sec-preps-plan-widen-investor-access-private-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-02T10:59:29+08:00 US SEC preps plan to widen investor access to private markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ea48f3ee2d119b29faad0e003adbf1aefd019f2baf2e5d7fb3ee94036ab4ccdc The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) headquarters in Washington, DC, Nov 25, 2024. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) headquarters in Washington, DC, Nov 25, 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/crypto-alternative-assets/goldman-sachs-bofa-among-21-firms-planning-joint-us-dollar-stablecoin-launch-2027 The Business Times en 2026-09-02T10:34:24+08:00 Goldman Sachs, BofA among 21 firms planning joint US dollar stablecoin launch in 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b30ca16873bda86e07b70078d9125bf1e30a8e601a124ee6bf7d2d5ffb10655 The group said it also aims to expand into stablecoins pegged to other G7 currencies, including the euro as a priority. The group said it also aims to expand into stablecoins pegged to other G7 currencies, including the euro as a priority. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/why-high-yields-government-bonds-are-causing-alarm The Business Times en 2026-09-02T10:19:43+08:00 Why high yields on government bonds are causing alarm https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8bcd4c17b6b73ba5b40ca7f92082d42e9ca8240861f152feaa3a62e035f82fb1 Governments must also compete for investor attention as tech firms issue massive amounts of debt to fund the buildout of AI infrastructure. Governments must also compete for investor attention as tech firms issue massive amounts of debt to fund the buildout of AI infrastructure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/boj-chief-signals-chance-september-rate-hike-debate-price-risks The Business Times en 2026-09-02T09:48:00+08:00 BOJ chief signals chance of September rate hike, debate on price risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a8a3c4e5d5f7a113c0755912c1477394e26058e48220b777d10364e7d9c7f6e BOJ chief Kazuo Ueda says: “We will scrutinise whether the economy and prices are moving in line with our baseline scenario, as well as risks.”  BOJ chief Kazuo Ueda says: “We will scrutinise whether the economy and prices are moving in line with our baseline scenario, as well as risks.”  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-korea-japan-stocks-slide-asian-equities-fall-amid-oil-gains-fed-rate-hike-bets The Business Times en 2026-09-02T09:32:04+08:00 South Korea, Japan stocks slide as Asian equities fall amid oil gains, Fed rate hike bets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/84d1756f88ccc3eba56b33b406fe9659070e2d54d71a9c3e7ba2c6f9d63b7826 Higher yields present a clear headwind for Asian equities, especially “longer duration tech stocks”, said a Gama Asset Management portfolio manager.  Higher yields present a clear headwind for Asian equities, especially “longer duration tech stocks”, said a Gama Asset Management portfolio manager.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-hits-over-3-week-low-iran-war-tensions-fan-us-rate-hike-fears The Business Times en 2026-09-02T09:24:34+08:00 Gold hits over 3-week low as Iran war tensions fan US rate hike fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e16a3482d9eeee0ebdaffd081de66cf26bd71c6c82181e2c043351b7dd8a319f The US dollar held firm, making greenback-priced metals costlier for buyers using other currencies.  The US dollar held firm, making greenback-priced metals costlier for buyers using other currencies.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/g20-finance-chiefs-back-action-against-trade-distorting-policies-china-holds-out The Business Times en 2026-09-02T09:03:42+08:00 G20 finance chiefs back action against trade-distorting policies; China holds out https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/28fe8d5222895f431e0e72a5d1a14947b8eeee5c5b6cb84ac5d530c5a58cea0c The G20 meeting of finance chiefs came amid a global bond market sell-off on worries over growing debt levels and inflation pressures. The G20 meeting of finance chiefs came amid a global bond market sell-off on worries over growing debt levels and inflation pressures. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/putin-says-russia-seeks-end-not-freeze-ukraine-conflict-and-ready-talks The Business Times en 2026-09-02T08:58:13+08:00 Putin says Russia seeks to end, not freeze, Ukraine conflict and is ready for talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/63fd64666c953cf17609d16e352e1b71b03a3bab50fc961851a9fadd7b993beb Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia was winning the war in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia was winning the war in Ukraine. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-keppel-dc-reit-frasers-property-centurion-nio-egp-energy The Business Times en 2026-09-02T08:39:17+08:00 Stocks to watch: Keppel DC Reit, Frasers Property, Centurion, Nio, EGP Energy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a324475ffb8d57655c00bed16467702eef1dfcb9bd3398791853c5ae910eeca Keppel DC Reit’s private placement to partially fund the majority acquisitions of two Japan data centres has been upsized to S$625 million. Keppel DC Reit’s private placement to partially fund the majority acquisitions of two Japan data centres has been upsized to S$625 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/keppel-dc-reits-private-placement-upsized-s625-million-after-strong-demand The Business Times en 2026-09-02T08:37:09+08:00 Keppel DC Reit’s private placement upsized to S$625 million after ‘strong demand’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/499385061fe15b832f574f55b21289dda9591ae217a6582a22101f26bb4efa8d Tokyo Data Centre 4 and Tokyo Data Centre 5 are freehold, hyperscale fully fitted co-location data centres. Tokyo Data Centre 4 and Tokyo Data Centre 5 are freehold, hyperscale fully fitted co-location data centres. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bessent-urges-boj-chief-combat-weak-yen-decisive-monetary-steps The Business Times en 2026-09-02T08:23:29+08:00 Bessent urges BOJ chief to combat weak yen with ‘decisive’ monetary steps https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/442ebaf2ea62ca244ba91407a6ac11760a50bc4db53a0d28a7a31e23556b63b3 A weak yen has pushed up import prices and broader inflation, causing headaches for Japanese policymakers by increasing households’ cost of living. A weak yen has pushed up import prices and broader inflation, causing headaches for Japanese policymakers by increasing households’ cost of living. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-economic-outlook-improves-firms-wary-investment-bcc-says The Business Times en 2026-09-02T08:20:49+08:00 UK economic outlook improves but firms wary of investment, BCC says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fdb45fe782d6360ae09815e72784fa9ec99a2158a24cba7b23a70068e777452f The BCC said it expects the economy to expand by 1 per cent in 2026. The BCC said it expects the economy to expand by 1 per cent in 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/frasers-property-redevelop-yishun-10-mixed-use-complex-mid-2031 The Business Times en 2026-09-02T08:10:25+08:00 Frasers Property to redevelop Yishun 10 into mixed-use complex by mid-2031 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a3f5a78c3bcba63c0ca8bd1622bee78aab34e06f9462a5cfdfa1254c9d47dec Yishun 10 was opened on May 28, 1992, and renovated in 2010, after which it was renamed GV Yishun.  Yishun 10 was opened on May 28, 1992, and renovated in 2010, after which it was renamed GV Yishun.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/what-do-rising-us-treasury-yields-mean-singapore-investors The Business Times en 2026-09-02T08:00:00+08:00 What do rising US Treasury yields mean for Singapore investors? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca37348a928dbad9625590d962dff353b4ef77e95346fabfae3378ed9f9258df Flagging concerns over persistent inflation, US Fed chair Kevin Warsh suggests monetary policy may need to stay restrictive or tighten more if price pressures fail to ease. Flagging concerns over persistent inflation, US Fed chair Kevin Warsh suggests monetary policy may need to stay restrictive or tighten more if price pressures fail to ease. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/cook-hands-over-apples-reins-temus The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:58:25+08:00 Cook hands over Apple’s reins to Temus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/41a86ad978a796d4e12928d287104fe007cb9a125a4548527a1589e4a40b4502 Tim Cook (right) will pass the baton to Apple hardware chief John Ternus (left), who will be steering the company in the AI age. Tim Cook (right) will pass the baton to Apple hardware chief John Ternus (left), who will be steering the company in the AI age. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/global-bond-rout-deepens-oil-fuelled-inflation-fears-drive-yields-multi-decade-highs The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:18:06+08:00 Global bond rout deepens as oil-fuelled inflation fears drive yields to multi-decade highs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f0dcdd0d66df9bd161f2b431c2732202b480c80550b19c99a0f5afe68ee05b6b The yield on 10-year US Treasury notes rose to a near three-year high of 4.81%, and a further climb toward 5% is likely to unsettle already jittery stock markets The yield on 10-year US Treasury notes rose to a near three-year high of 4.81%, and a further climb toward 5% is likely to unsettle already jittery stock markets https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nokia-set-rejoin-euro-stoxx-50-volkswagen-dropped The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:05:30+08:00 Nokia set to rejoin Euro Stoxx 50, Volkswagen dropped https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c53afc2ba49c2f11062b0d1d094cd40c01df0b6087a921d267c5253e83282096 Nokia has shifted its focus to sell fibre-optic equipment to companies building AI data centres. Nokia has shifted its focus to sell fibre-optic equipment to companies building AI data centres. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/asia-needs-new-energy-security-architecture The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:00:00+08:00 Asia needs new energy security architecture https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dbe3d8a7fc0bdfff44dd4d2f9e3446be9a77a349f0c0682d1722de52f803ea6f The Golden Violet oil tanker docked at a PT Pertamina facility in Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia. Asia’s new energy security architecture should have a support mechanism to help Asian countries build emergency oil reserves through financing and technical assistance. The Golden Violet oil tanker docked at a PT Pertamina facility in Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia. Asia’s new energy security architecture should have a support mechanism to help Asian countries build emergency oil reserves through financing and technical assistance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapores-ai-future/bringing-tech-and-people-together-singapores-ai-future The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:00:00+08:00 Bringing tech and people together for Singapore’s AI future https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2da335f9fc2a64520b4cfe6d89921721fb2741d3f804a51c014ce17e20c962d6 From left: Claressa Monteiro, head of audio, The Business Times; Mark Tham, country managing director, Accenture Singapore; Dilys Boey, chief executive, Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Kok Ping Soon, chief executive officer, Singapore Business Federation; Lee Yan Hong, head of group human resources, DBS. From left: Claressa Monteiro, head of audio, The Business Times; Mark Tham, country managing director, Accenture Singapore; Dilys Boey, chief executive, Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Kok Ping Soon, chief executive officer, Singapore Business Federation; Lee Yan Hong, head of group human resources, DBS. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapores-ai-future/true-ai-transformation-go-beyond-deployment-and-using-tools The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:00:00+08:00 For true AI transformation, go beyond deployment and using tools https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b220e4ae18c5278e7b676952e452a1a2cd116ef4a1e24e7a9bfd7ce1f6083ff0 Roundtable participants (from left) Claressa Monteiro, head of audio, The Business Times; Mark Tham, country managing director, Accenture Singapore; Dilys Boey, chief executive, Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Kok Ping Soon, chief executive officer, Singapore Business Federation; Lee Yan Hong, head of group human resources, DBS. Roundtable participants (from left) Claressa Monteiro, head of audio, The Business Times; Mark Tham, country managing director, Accenture Singapore; Dilys Boey, chief executive, Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Kok Ping Soon, chief executive officer, Singapore Business Federation; Lee Yan Hong, head of group human resources, DBS. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/when-evaluating-ipos-retail-investors-should-really-resist-fomo The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:00:00+08:00 When evaluating IPOs, retail investors should really resist Fomo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb Buoyant market conditions might encourage issuers to push valuations towards the upper limit. Buoyant market conditions might encourage issuers to push valuations towards the upper limit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/us-urges-hands-approach-ai-regulation-g20-tech-meeting The Business Times en 2026-09-02T06:48:48+08:00 US urges hands-off approach to AI regulation at G20 tech meeting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/477f5064dce604d4ee6825933047bf90787c9b02db14a9eab4cb6f1cc8ac0e13 Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks virtually during the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Sep 1, 2026. Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks virtually during the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Sep 1, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-pounds-iran-teheran-strikes-back-bases-biggest-exchange-july The Business Times en 2026-09-02T06:20:50+08:00 US pounds Iran; Teheran strikes back at bases in biggest exchange since July https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b932016366201126106873b193b24fbcd4fa5dfcc40e72d968b6a903d2c3aa91 A missile launch by US Central Command as American forces carried out strikes on an Iranian military target on Sep 1. A missile launch by US Central Command as American forces carried out strikes on an Iranian military target on Sep 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/oil-prices-extend-gains-us-and-iran-trade-fresh-strikes The Business Times en 2026-09-02T06:12:17+08:00 Oil prices extend gains as US and Iran trade fresh strikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e751f49cf4e6cb56641fe336eb0ce4cebaf5d530bc7931f373d27d2d00eaeecb Attacks on two tankers departing the Hormuz strait on Aug 31 caused further disruptions to oil supplies and forced traders to seek alternative crude shipments. Attacks on two tankers departing the Hormuz strait on Aug 31 caused further disruptions to oil supplies and forced traders to seek alternative crude shipments. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-hits-one-month-low-inflation-rising-yields-pressure-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-02T05:56:52+08:00 Europe’s Stoxx 600 hits one-month low as inflation, rising yields pressure markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 slipped 0.6 per cent to a more than one-month low of 647.08 on Tuesday. The Stoxx 600 slipped 0.6 per cent to a more than one-month low of 647.08 on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-lower-due-higher-yields-rising-oil-prices The Business Times en 2026-09-02T05:47:01+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends lower due to higher yields, rising oil prices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fce8eb028b2aa697495837e4dfe69fb8c97d8b2ed7d6c1539e7f84b496b1b780 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 418.97 points, or 0.79 per cent, to 52,766.93 on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 418.97 points, or 0.79 per cent, to 52,766.93 on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/paid-press-release/v-aesthetics-holdings-commits-sdollar400000-to-support-dogs-in-sosds-care The Business Times en 2026-09-02T00:00:00+08:00 V Aesthetics Holdings Commits S$400,000 to Support Dogs in SOSD’s Care https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c05e72e0550676ff0dde2e433098f70f99cd35e144a0b3739dbfcf5d4026aa9d Dr Ian Tan, Founder and Medical Director of V Aesthetics Holdings and May Ngu, President of SOSD with Mira, a dog under SOSD’s care. Dr Ian Tan, Founder and Medical Director of V Aesthetics Holdings and May Ngu, President of SOSD with Mira, a dog under SOSD’s care. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/volkswagen-expects-2026-sales-8-5-million-vehicles-plans-asset-divestments The Business Times en 2026-09-01T23:27:24+08:00 Volkswagen expects 2026 sales of 8.5 million vehicles, plans asset divestments https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f257449300dbb650059a94a31c21888918be2819d95f6d9205956a161118adb The German carmaker, whose supervisory board is set to meet on Friday, is also planning extensive divestments of business units. The German carmaker, whose supervisory board is set to meet on Friday, is also planning extensive divestments of business units. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-job-openings-rise-july-after-sharp-downward-revision-previous-month The Business Times en 2026-09-01T22:55:00+08:00 US job openings rise in July after sharp downward revision in previous month https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62727085caf0becde6f841151fdfe621fe321921dc5e5ebd5937345349216145 The labour market is generally viewed as stable, which economists say should allow the Federal Reserve to keep its eye on stubbornly high inflation. The labour market is generally viewed as stable, which economists say should allow the Federal Reserve to keep its eye on stubbornly high inflation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-manufacturing-activity-slows-august-input-prices-still-elevated The Business Times en 2026-09-01T22:22:32+08:00 US manufacturing activity slows in August; input prices still elevated https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/70e14715393dcd09ffdd95bc6dc9ee3b7fa651ec22ebaea4dfc2f37c276d4154 Manufacturing, which accounts for about 9.4 per cent of the economy, remains supported by an artificial intelligence buildout. Manufacturing, which accounts for about 9.4 per cent of the economy, remains supported by an artificial intelligence buildout. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us-stock-indexes-open-lower-high-yields-oil-prices-dent-sentiment The Business Times en 2026-09-01T21:44:09+08:00 US stock indexes open lower as high yields, oil prices dent sentiment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/411ff7dd1e459b45618ac39cafd74d7332bdf18ddf6636fa19d68f2f8fc9b38e The S&P 500 fell 50.7 points, or 0.66 per cent, at the open to 7,635.47​, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 339.2 points, or 1.29 per cent, to 26,031.67. The S&P 500 fell 50.7 points, or 0.66 per cent, at the open to 7,635.47​, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 339.2 points, or 1.29 per cent, to 26,031.67. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/dollar-gains-iran-tensions-fuel-bond-sell-yen-weakens-past-160-again The Business Times en 2026-09-01T21:12:56+08:00 Dollar gains as Iran tensions fuel bond sell-off; yen weakens past 160 again https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30f573482744e3d0e4995439b6853df99ad64dd0d1a6eb8b91804007360a06e8 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he believes Japan’s government and central bank will take action that leads to a stronger yen. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he believes Japan’s government and central bank will take action that leads to a stronger yen. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/former-uk-prime-minister-starmer-steps-down-parliament The Business Times en 2026-09-01T20:55:49+08:00 Former UK prime minister Starmer steps down from Parliament https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e4cff5ef49bdf381bb1c225964b02cdd5bbeb2a411aff18094cfb21e1d1b3c6a Keir Starmer told his local newspaper, the Camden New Journal, that it’s the “right time” to leave the House of Commons after 11 years in Westminster. Keir Starmer told his local newspaper, the Camden New Journal, that it’s the “right time” to leave the House of Commons after 11 years in Westminster. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nio-q2-net-loss-narrows-89-4-528-million-yuan-higher-revenue The Business Times en 2026-09-01T20:35:27+08:00 Nio Q2 net loss narrows 89.4% to 528 million yuan on higher revenue https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f9ea52ed3084d0d0fa8d810a6d3d31548bc65bfb36ca011245aab3352854b7e5 The narrower year-on-year loss was driven by top-line growth, with total revenues rising 69.1% year on year to 32.1 billion yuan. The narrower year-on-year loss was driven by top-line growth, with total revenues rising 69.1% year on year to 32.1 billion yuan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/mapletree-closes-first-round-emerging-asia-logistics-development-fund-over-us500-million The Business Times en 2026-09-01T20:00:00+08:00 Mapletree closes first round of emerging Asia logistics development fund at over US$500 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0807aa2107b8641469572fef215542c72fd1fa97f260356aabc228a6aafeb0c3 An artist’s impression of Mapletree Logistics Hub – Utas Shah Alam. The fund has an initial seeded portfolio comprising four development projects in Malaysia. An artist’s impression of Mapletree Logistics Hub – Utas Shah Alam. The fund has an initial seeded portfolio comprising four development projects in Malaysia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/egp-energy-unit-secures-transmission-and-distribution-project-valued-s6-2-million The Business Times en 2026-09-01T19:25:22+08:00 EGP Energy unit secures transmission and distribution project valued at S$6.2 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f83e9becbc25e5f2e845175e4994eb26e098f6c0aace6a9b2f23742f44317b5 Generic image of SGX logo This is the group’s third contract announcement since its trading debut on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange on Jul 29. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/china-tells-carmakers-keep-price-war-away-export-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-01T19:04:00+08:00 China tells carmakers to keep price war away from export markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/701d12f5d02cc0f6dd1232e27360e4a8029faa3081503f79aec39854ab5e7e25 Automakers should avoid frequent and substantial price fluctuations that could harm consumer interests and damage brand image. Automakers should avoid frequent and substantial price fluctuations that could harm consumer interests and damage brand image. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-close-lower-amid-mixed-regional-showing-sti-down-0-8 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T18:55:05+08:00 Singapore shares close lower amid mixed regional showing; STI down 0.8% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 324 to 238, as 1.4 billion securities worth S$2.1 billion change hands. Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 324 to 238, as 1.4 billion securities worth S$2.1 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-13 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 1) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/28fa0cc193b1aa6e9c6c5f4f138432c0b83db0a50858ee3cff561f7e36951b26 The former Temasek Primary and Secondary schools have made way for the 1,010-unit New Upper Changi Road residential project. The former Temasek Primary and Secondary schools have made way for the 1,010-unit New Upper Changi Road residential project. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/weighing-higher-bond-yields-against-influx-ai-debt The Business Times en 2026-09-01T18:35:35+08:00 Weighing higher bond yields against influx of AI debt https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e07a0061d04e46ebcd79c0d4526b8a34c5c6408562b6d59620d4b042c82a9bc5 Even as the AI investment cycle is creating opportunities, it is also reshaping corporate financing. Even as the AI investment cycle is creating opportunities, it is also reshaping corporate financing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/marina-bay-sands-raises-record-s7-million-sands-singapore-charity-festival-2026 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T18:24:33+08:00 Marina Bay Sands raises record S$7 million from Sands for Singapore Charity Festival 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/24e0747b58305c45b5ad234de45bcb5be34d579f8b4ca6fc2fd3650fc9c15dc5 performers standing on a stage Inclusive arts group Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities Brave Hearts Ensemble and Wheelsmith performing at the opening ceremony. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uol-capitaland-aim-high-s1-4-billion-or-s1537-psf-ppr-bid-new-upper-changi-site The Business Times en 2026-09-01T17:36:21+08:00 UOL, CapitaLand aim high with S$1.4 billion or S$1,537 psf ppr bid for New Upper Changi site https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d6354c20366aa31d4a9adb1cc3b987a120ca00cc10a4b65d291c6fe837efd6ba The former Temasek Primary and Secondary schools have made way for the 1,010-unit New Upper Changi Road residential project. The former Temasek Primary and Secondary schools have made way for the 1,010-unit New Upper Changi Road residential project. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/real-world-trial-work-age-ai The Business Times en 2026-09-01T17:36:18+08:00 A real-world trial for work in the age of AI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/37ce8663f254549bc63a7011d0ba1705050ebb351b967fa16fd19b7f29c9c10e One response – articulated last week by Bill Gates – is that we should have jobs that are “human reserved” and cannot be filled by robots.  One response – articulated last week by Bill Gates – is that we should have jobs that are “human reserved” and cannot be filled by robots.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eurozone-factory-growth-more-four-year-high-august The Business Times en 2026-09-01T16:31:23+08:00 Eurozone factory growth at more than four-year high in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c5db4ada6d092cdf68cfc7c5c5cd6b39f37fbc211cf23a8647c563a8e0b06206 S&P Global’s Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 52.7 in August from 51.9 in July, its highest reading since May 2022. S&P Global’s Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 52.7 in August from 51.9 in July, its highest reading since May 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/odyssey-scholar-emily-wilson-critic-film-redoing-her-translation The Business Times en 2026-09-01T16:07:47+08:00 ‘Odyssey’ scholar Emily Wilson, a critic of the film, is redoing her translation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5b2dcb0577a172bac4483dd77c0966a643e9c67d0b26f714b38ab5dc2e384507 A social media influencer shows a T-shirt on the red carpet during the Mumbai premiere of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in Mumbai, India. In an unusual reboot, Homer’s The Odyssey will be retranslated by Emily Wilson, though the project is a few years from completion. A social media influencer displays a T-shirt that refers to Christopher Nolan’s movie Inception during the Mumbai premiere of the director’s latest film The Odyssey. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/how-much-gene-edited-dog-window The Business Times en 2026-09-01T16:07:37+08:00 How much is that gene-edited dog in the window? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c84ab41e460685248f3af8ad6d4c3feef231eddd35686e1110b36a42eef06ee6 Bailey, a beagle, has had a gene which codes for one of the main canine allergens disabled. Bailey, a beagle, has had a gene, which codes for one of the main canine allergens, disabled. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/leverage-fire-use-it-your-advantage-beware-burn The Business Times en 2026-09-01T16:03:59+08:00 Leverage is like fire. Use it to your advantage, but beware the burn https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e327e207ecaf4685dc7e4df15f501bef28b7595383e2a6fbf25ed72b67536835 Authorities in South Korea have imposed curbs on single-stock leveraged ETFs linked to stocks such as SK Hynix. Authorities in South Korea have imposed curbs on single-stock leveraged ETFs linked to stocks such as SK Hynix. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/pm-wong-visit-bangkok-first-leaders-retreat-thailands-anutin-sep-2 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T16:00:00+08:00 PM Wong to visit Bangkok for first Leaders’ Retreat with Thailand’s Anutin on Sep 2 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/683f42598975bcfd9a9e843cb3390068af424c82d7af2c7e2026397f64d4334e Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Thai premier Anutin Charnvirakul at lunch in Singapore Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) hosted Thai premier Anutin Charnvirakul to lunch during his official visit to Singapore in November 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/nio-delivers-35836-vehicles-august-14-5-year-year The Business Times en 2026-09-01T15:55:42+08:00 Nio delivers 35,836 vehicles in August, up 14.5% year on year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/97e8bb7b5e2c88f663861db69e83d404169e42f70654235101b65b944146c924 Nio is also set to report its Q2 earnings on Tuesday. Nio is also set to report its Q2 earnings on Tuesday.