https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-manufacturing-output-rises-september?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T22:53:51+08:00 US manufacturing output rises in September https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f11b31b47a6667f2789de28114881e10ad3ff2e8eb0191b13a1e05e13ad4bbd0 Factory production was previously estimated to have dropped 0.3% in August. Output advanced 1.1% on a year-over-year basis in September. Factory production was previously estimated to have dropped 0.3% in August. Output advanced 1.1% on a year-over-year basis in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bank-america-taps-high-grade-bond-market-after-turbulent-week?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T22:16:09+08:00 Bank of America taps high-grade bond market after turbulent week https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a1561b92c8e496ebf29cff64a2177330e1941079ed6592c5816fb719dcc0d2e1 The Bank of America was the only one of the six big Wall Street banks that did not tap the market in the third quarter, raising just US$17 billion so far in 2026. The Bank of America was the only one of the six big Wall Street banks that did not tap the market in the third quarter, raising just US$17 billion so far in 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/nvidia-backed-coreweave-stock-bond-set-weekly-plunge-rate-hike-fears-hit-ai-bet?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T21:53:30+08:00 Nvidia-backed CoreWeave stock, bond set for weekly plunge as rate-hike fears hit AI bet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b9a5ffb2af06f011aff759b7fabd590ab56cef70dfbcb1584bf31e12a40a7a8 CoreWeave’s stock has already lost about a fifth of its value, or nearly 9.6 billion, so far in October. CoreWeave’s stock has already lost about a fifth of its value, or nearly 9.6 billion, so far in October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/deluge-shares-close-6-7-higher-first-day-mainboard-listing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T21:51:58+08:00 Deluge shares close 6.7% higher on first day of mainboard listing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2a612e3da492ad1e8ae57c45c3f5d90e6f1a6bf8e9bdb190f189b58e010c05ec Deluge chairman Vincent Cheo (left) and CEO Lee Wai Wah at the company’s listing ceremony at the Singapore Exchange. Deluge chairman Vincent Cheo (left) and CEO Lee Wai Wah at the company’s listing ceremony at the Singapore Exchange. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bank-japan-chief-cant-tolerate-underlying-inflation-further-over-2?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T21:39:10+08:00 Bank of Japan chief ‘can’t tolerate’ underlying inflation further over 2% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/72f21122f924f2c9f29dc60a36fb6fb4dc90f25ecf2c5293d2bcb34f126623f7 Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda’s comments come as investors closely scrutinise the central bank’s trajectory, following its September rate hike. Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda’s comments come as investors closely scrutinise the central bank’s trajectory, following its September rate hike. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/wall-street-futures-subdued-tech-wobbles-again-tesla-gains?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T20:51:23+08:00 Wall Street futures subdued as tech wobbles again; Tesla gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/373b0f83c86e27c8f0d28ea503aa5822cf7f05bb4983ff5d1e3f396a47e76c4d A nearly 1% fall in oil prices offers some support, though Brent crude remains above the US$100-a-barrel mark. A nearly 1% fall in oil prices offers some support, though Brent crude remains above the US$100-a-barrel mark. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-treasuries-slide-global-stocks-recovery-clips-haven-rally?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T20:32:54+08:00 US Treasuries slide as global stocks recovery clips haven rally https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f7b556875ebde2b8202a703c121d531dc812b57c2d26672a729d6f8d3cc0f06 US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh has done nothing to dispel market expectations that the US central bank will hold interest rates steady when it meets at the end of October. US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh has done nothing to dispel market expectations that the US central bank will hold interest rates steady when it meets at the end of October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/greenback-heads-weekly-fall-investors-gauge-ai-sell-impact?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T20:09:22+08:00 Greenback heads for weekly fall as investors gauge AI sell-off impact https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b173fd0d60669763b05fedbd7fb91fc086478fadf80738b4c4e7f6a6674c8bf9 Markets assign an 87% probability to the US Federal Reserve keeping rates unchanged later in October, going by the CME FedWatch Tool. Markets assign an 87% probability to the US Federal Reserve keeping rates unchanged later in October, going by the CME FedWatch Tool. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sgx-regco-engages-listed-plantation-firms-over-haze-warns-regulatory-action?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T20:08:34+08:00 SGX RegCo engages listed plantation firms over haze, warns of regulatory action https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a8e2106467e343a7791a0da534600b59a4bcce40ed323415f35e7f7285810c4a Air quality has deteriorated sharply across Singapore, with the central region’s 24-hour PSI reaching the “very unhealthy” range at midnight on Friday. Air quality has deteriorated sharply across Singapore, with the central region’s 24-hour PSI reaching the “very unhealthy” range at midnight on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-imposes-us116-million-fines-over-manipulation-sinar-mas-prajogo-linked-stocks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T20:06:17+08:00 Indonesia imposes US$116 million in fines over manipulation of Sinar Mas, Prajogo-linked stocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e7b45fc387ef78df9ed1d878449f21b1871b34fdbf419927f35cc2f76c967931 Global index provider MSCI has flagged concerns over Indonesian markets’ transparency, ownership concentration and investability. Global index provider MSCI has flagged concerns over Indonesian markets’ transparency, ownership concentration and investability. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wee-hur-enters-singapore-student-housing-market-1398-bed-ntu-project?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T19:31:55+08:00 Wee Hur enters Singapore student housing market with 1,398-bed NTU project https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/61081f7b0930db23e130bad21df5247ac44622c68a1fecce1c5f2b7b8278af1f The project is expected to be Singapore’s largest privately developed and operated student accommodation facility within an autonomous university campus. The project is expected to be Singapore’s largest privately developed and operated student accommodation facility within an autonomous university campus. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/moe-consider-closing-schools-o-level-exams-may-be-postponed-if-haze-turns-hazardous-desmond-lee?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T19:12:33+08:00 MOE to consider closing schools, O-level exams may be postponed if haze turns hazardous: Desmond Lee https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0df59d749e53c07adf20c6eba7055de3016a8bf9adf1f6a07c7927413d0fbdb Education Minister Desmond Lee said on Oct 16 that the ministry wants to minimise disruption for students. Education Minister Desmond Lee said on Oct 16 that the ministry wants to minimise disruption for students. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-216-singapores-multi-fuel-bunkering-bet-listed-companies-hazy-haze-risk?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 216: Singapore’s multi-fuel bunkering bet; listed companies hazy on haze risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c9cb6ad47c646ea93027ac71e7db669e352aae10175d2f89093e2ef6b416338a Global shipping vessels are increasingly set up with dual-fuel engines. Global shipping vessels are increasingly set up with dual-fuel engines. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-162?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 16) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57959883e947870ed64adcecd18ab20a56043bb4718343f45c56908c42fcf1a6 Singapore will issue preventive measure notices to firms found to be causing fires contributing to the current haze episode. Singapore will issue preventive measure notices to firms found to be causing fires contributing to the current haze episode. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-moves-prop-equity-market-selling-curbs-buybacks The Business Times en 2026-10-16T18:34:00+08:00 China moves to prop up equity market with selling curbs, buybacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e2cf801310e5b237b6b082bd20347380df2961fdfae7b76e4ece8b8c708eb150 An investor looks at an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in Beijing, China. China has moved to stabilise its equity market by urging companies and state funds to buy shares while guiding some investors to curb selling, sources said. The interventions reflect mounting concern in Beijing over market fragility and an urgent push to prevent selling pressure from cascading into a downward spiral. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-should-prepare-prolonged-haze-until-november-says-grace-fu?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T18:06:19+08:00 Singapore should prepare for prolonged haze until November, says Grace Fu https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/576ff49a0b91b6b7f8e0475d3391ea2a8790e0029a7d5bb695054a23cbd1a5e1 Singapore’s mask stocks are sufficient, despite temporary shortages at some retail outlets due to increased demand. Singapore’s mask stocks are sufficient, despite temporary shortages at some retail outlets due to increased demand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sumitomo-life-targets-acquisitions-south-east-asia-us The Business Times en 2026-10-16T17:54:10+08:00 Sumitomo Life targets acquisitions in South-east Asia, US https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4965171ac9339b53aeae62996acee80906919ac17028e9c5d908caf41a10e8a2 Sumitomo Life’s Yukinori Takada says the firm has set aside as much as one trillion yen for investment under its mid-term plan. Sumitomo Life’s Yukinori Takada says the firm has set aside as much as one trillion yen for investment under its mid-term plan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-rise-0-2-friday-exports-surge-palm-oil-counters-slide?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T17:54:09+08:00 Singapore stocks rise 0.2% on Friday as exports surge; palm oil counters slide https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a40e35e8ae3d2e7cffa9e420fc5817afbbfbc7663fff62094062e8fa9c3736f Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 366 to 193.  Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 366 to 193.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uk-watchdog-proposes-tougher-scrutiny-microsoft-software?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T17:54:08+08:00 UK watchdog proposes tougher scrutiny of Microsoft software https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b191c8b64efb218ead5ddf9bf1902adc19adaac97a133b0227442578b5ad57a Microsoft says it “does not share (the Competition and Markets Authority’s) views in its proposed decision on business software solutions”. Microsoft says it “does not share (the Competition and Markets Authority’s) views in its proposed decision on business software solutions”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/higher-longer-testing-asias-ai-trade?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T17:46:00+08:00 Higher for longer is testing Asia’s AI trade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c90fd81e01bd9b3d4f4e70940a546d567144af37f409ca6218ccc020fcb5d60f Is there a widening chasm between AI infrastructure hype and actual cash flow generation? Is there a widening chasm between AI infrastructure hype and actual cash flow generation? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-identifies-7-firms-responsible-haze-fires-notices-issued-urging-action-grace-fu?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T17:31:50+08:00 Singapore identifies 7 firms responsible for haze fires, notices issued urging action: Grace Fu https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6267df0b04c6ba8ea81149dda47e2525b7c0b31199c7a2ebf5ba7354f4f85ecd Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau has reminded employers of their legal obligations to protect workers from the haze. Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau has reminded employers of their legal obligations to protect workers from the haze. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-high-sulphur-marine-fuel-market-seeing-supply-squeeze-argus?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T17:28:30+08:00 Singapore’s high-sulphur marine fuel market seeing supply squeeze: Argus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a92465ccf752b3598942c031fbcd98eac394e0d4c6a5dc2959dc9e3a0f19e431 The tight supply in Singapore’s high-sulphur marine fuel market is fuelled by a sharp drop of supply from Russia and disruption to Middle Eastern tanker flows. The tight supply in Singapore’s high-sulphur marine fuel market is fuelled by a sharp drop of supply from Russia and disruption to Middle Eastern tanker flows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/snef-names-poon-hong-yuen-next-ceo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T17:05:43+08:00 SNEF names Poon Hong Yuen as next CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/90d8cb7c8eae8f82b6b141057a567ec16205e4b0ac6780e433fcdd558254b881 SNEF chief executive Hao Shuo (left) and Poon Hong Yuen, who takes over as CEO on Dec 1. SNEF chief executive Hao Shuo (left) and Poon Hong Yuen, who takes over as CEO on Dec 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-risks-may-exceed-opportunities-without-safeguards-and-ethical-framework-imf-chief?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T16:55:10+08:00 AI risks may exceed opportunities without safeguards and ethical framework: IMF chief https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2a77fc84f075352312a1cb39be64dd82e06a54e1d5ae446794f2de0e9b34c180 International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva says the bigger question now is how to create guardrails for a technology that is evolving so rapidly. International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva says the bigger question now is how to create guardrails for a technology that is evolving so rapidly. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/celine-dion-harry-styles-concerts-get-ai-sound-upgrade The Business Times en 2026-10-16T16:41:40+08:00 Celine Dion, Harry Styles concerts get an AI sound upgrade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/78698f3064af206fbf4e0814d6a5df9312981af2e6c6c78d2740c0b852d4e59c Celine Dion on stage at the Plenitude Arena near Paris. The whole audiovisual and acoustic system used at the Canadian singer’s concert reportedly cost north of one million euros.  Celine Dion on stage at the Plenitude Arena near Paris. The whole audiovisual and acoustic system used at the Canadian singer’s concert reportedly cost north of one million euros.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/toyota-debut-its-own-version-tesla-ev-making-tech-china?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T15:58:42+08:00 Toyota to debut its own version of Tesla EV-making tech in China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de64ba36e3eeee1135d7de113e0128c50db4956b8f95f5fc1484a86740564c1d Toyota and its European peers have been contending with a shrinking market in China, where consumers are shying away from expensive purchases due to an ongoing real-estate crisis. Toyota and its European peers have been contending with a shrinking market in China, where consumers are shying away from expensive purchases due to an ongoing real-estate crisis. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/singapore-smes-expansionary-mode-despite-uneven-outlook-ocbc?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T15:33:08+08:00 Singapore SMEs in expansionary mode despite uneven outlook: OCBC https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1edf0e5d9a76dd8415479f7181392e89c6f8315f295d05375b911ae9d88fc57c The OCBC SME Index is up at 51.9 in Q3, from 51.3 in the previous quarter. The OCBC SME Index is up at 51.9 in Q3, from 51.3 in the previous quarter. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-remains-analysts-pick-ahead-q3-earnings-after-singapore-banks-share-slump?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T15:26:22+08:00 DBS remains analysts’ pick ahead of Q3 earnings after Singapore banks’ share slump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e7022a681fd05dfb036e1c8db6c04acb7590f7d2c5b32a06a96463bef3931ca9 People walk past ATMs of UOB, OCBC and DBS in Singapore. Analysts have flagged that the Q3 earnings of Singapore’s three banks might miss market forecasts. Analysts have flagged that the Q3 earnings of Singapore’s three banks might miss market forecasts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/feds-warsh-sees-us-resilience-mum-rate-path-view?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T15:24:58+08:00 Fed’s Warsh sees US resilience, mum on rate-path view https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e6df68af1c862510a18df0806c7b744e4a8e7e324e549af23cab5e40205bdd2 US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh’s decision to skirt the near-term policy decision and stick to broader economic themes leaves intact the expectation of the Fed not hiking in October. US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh’s decision to skirt the near-term policy decision and stick to broader economic themes leaves intact the expectation of the Fed not hiking in October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/malaysia-budget-2027-key-sector-winners-and-laggards-amid-wage-hikes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T15:13:55+08:00 Malaysia Budget 2027: Key sector winners and laggards amid wage hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e5ebad70a6a03d89d3d611b600afb498810e801a0af490532f78c2f8cbd469e5 Plantations sector are among the hardest hit by rising labour costs resulting from the higher minimum wage. Plantations sector are among the hardest hit by rising labour costs resulting from the higher minimum wage. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/renewed-policy-support-lifts-rupee-record-low-brink-best-week-march?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T15:01:09+08:00 Renewed policy support lifts rupee from record-low brink to best week since March https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2404b76539cbbd1d3678700fb2405005865faad508a3f9c389e062525c4b3c30 The Reserve Bank of India will further tighten monetary conditions to counter capital outflows and raise the cost of betting against the rupee, sources and analysts say. The Reserve Bank of India will further tighten monetary conditions to counter capital outflows and raise the cost of betting against the rupee, sources and analysts say. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/how-three-couples-may-plan-their-annuities The Business Times en 2026-10-16T15:00:00+08:00 How three couples may plan their annuities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/824b1bb0c59d1ecb1f2488cffb346e5d87a368b12c1837571cb8578fdb991125 Maximising CPF Ordinary Account and Retirement Account balances may suit wealthier families in that it does not compromise these individuals’ flexibility or liquidity. Maximising CPF Ordinary Account and Retirement Account balances may suit wealthier families in that it does not compromise these individuals’ flexibility or liquidity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mpa-chairman-loh-khum-yean-join-mas-board-nov-1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T14:54:59+08:00 MPA chairman Loh Khum Yean to join MAS board from Nov 1 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4735695c3153e48d9ab783fb7b876c3353c6e892bad7abdda0b8a2e8d2b1f88c Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore chairman Loh Khum Yean. Loh is a former permanent secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (Public Service Division), Ministry of Law, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Manpower. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapores-worsening-haze-threatens-business-activity-gdp-impact-limited-analysts?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T14:35:09+08:00 Singapore’s worsening haze threatens business activity, but GDP impact ‘limited’: analysts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/41345d7cd72152060229f73e84d0f94a565eede4cbbe96f98e7eaf4b84d2c7d6 Haze seen in Singapore’s Central Business District. Singapore has registered “unhealthy” PSI readings for 12 days in a row – the longest continuous stretch of poor air quality in the country since a 14-day streak in 2015. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/middle-east-war-affects-singapores-september-bunker-sales?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T14:15:30+08:00 Middle East war affects Singapore’s September bunker sales https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab1e7055450421a2f6967a1146a8fe195a3224858b1dc20aa66d47935bd3fbe1 Singapore’s sales of marine fuel are down 1% both month on month and year on year, at over 4.7 million tonnes. Singapore’s sales of marine fuel are down 1% both month on month and year on year, at over 4.7 million tonnes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/good-class-bungalow-market-activity-picks-pace-realistic-pricing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T14:00:00+08:00 Good Class Bungalow market activity picks up pace on ‘realistic’ pricing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d70705038e6a0b06fd0484c33e3f68523b2a28af7e8706586f5585c37151079 A house in White House Park that is currently on the market. Bungalows in GCB Areas are subject to strict planning conditions. A house in White House Park that is currently on the market. Bungalows in GCB Areas are subject to strict planning conditions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-growth-tops-forecasts-ai-boom-drives-export-surge The Business Times en 2026-10-16T13:39:12+08:00 Malaysia’s growth tops forecasts as AI boom drives export surge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e2ab837552b0c5ea9e21eb1d72354f421cc793518945aaa17a57e75064ae48f The better-than-expected reading underscores the resilience of Malaysia’s economy, even as growth moderates from a strong first half.  The better-than-expected reading underscores the resilience of Malaysia’s economy, even as growth moderates from a strong first half.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/reliance-pushes-back-musk-questions-starlinks-delay-india The Business Times en 2026-10-16T13:18:21+08:00 Reliance pushes back as Musk questions Starlink’s delay in India https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1fe04b2cdccdd88ee904f83b6c0c2e56d15ab5ea1524d9f4a1e3aeee7ed063f4 Reliance Industries Jio telecoms logo is displayed on a screen during a cricket match at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, India Reliance said Jio entered India’s crowded telecom market in 2016 as the newest player, with no customers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mazda-opens-dedicated-ev-showroom-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T12:30:00+08:00 Mazda opens dedicated EV showroom in Singapore  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fd0a89b13ba189b77cc9a75abfb6c9743e9a0cf8d4dd2f0d967b253860cc0422 The carmaker’s 6e sedan at the Mazda EV Studio. Located near the Alexandra/Leng Kee automotive belt, the 322 sq m facility can display five cars. The carmaker’s 6e sedan at the Mazda EV Studio. Located near the Alexandra/Leng Kee automotive belt, the 322 sq m facility can display five cars. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/fund-managers-quit-trade-their-own-money-taiwan-stock-boom The Business Times en 2026-10-16T12:15:27+08:00 Fund managers quit to trade their own money in Taiwan stock boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/43ac9644ec26c8096a9017d098970125aadbbf25e091fb1d44a5fe22aabe0db4 Taiwan’s benchmark stock index soared 62% this year to become the world’s best-performing major equity gauge, adding about US$1.8 trillion in market capitalisation. Taiwan’s benchmark stock index soared 62% this year to become the world’s best-performing major equity gauge, adding about US$1.8 trillion in market capitalisation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/wealth-accumulates-attention-does-not The Business Times en 2026-10-16T12:00:00+08:00 Wealth accumulates. Attention does not https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c8ba9448aca217c5b86f9116a9209b1f86fbbd79e5ed5ad9cb9d01ecee3cb3a7 Senior executives, founders and business owners tend to accumulate financial complexity during the same years in which their professional lives become more demanding. Senior executives, founders and business owners tend to accumulate financial complexity during the same years in which their professional lives become more demanding. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/tesla-showcases-long-awaited-roadster-aerial-tricks The Business Times en 2026-10-16T11:18:51+08:00 Tesla showcases long-awaited Roadster with aerial tricks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b463c6b4aff287598796f7e6c7a6fbb090ff0be35d451ba98026486dd3370077 The demonstration of the Roadster, held at a SpaceX rocket testing facility and livestreamed online, came after years of promises to bring back the model. The demonstration of the Roadster, held at a SpaceX rocket testing facility and livestreamed online, came after years of promises to bring back the model. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/why-haze-so-bad-south-east-asia-year The Business Times en 2026-10-16T11:00:58+08:00 Why is the haze so bad in South-east Asia this year? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/86787e07ec659798d8213eeadd6519cd936d4ad69a73928d1dd9a941df7997b8 A burned palm-oil plantation in West Kalimantan, Indonesia on Aug 30. Emissions from Indonesia’s fires have been the highest in the world for a month. A burned palm-oil plantation in West Kalimantan, Indonesia on Aug 30. Emissions from Indonesia’s fires have been the highest in the world for a month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/spore-experiencing-its-12th-consecutive-day-unhealthy-air-longest-2015-haze-crisis?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T10:40:28+08:00 S’pore is experiencing its 12th consecutive day of unhealthy air, the longest since 2015 haze crisis https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2e96b961ddebc51fd9aee638745131b0980f62b951c7c31f7dd7e968dc9f291 Singapore’s air quality index breached hazardous levels in 2015, with readings above 300. In 2026, air quality has so far reached very unhealthy levels. Singapore’s air quality index breached hazardous levels in 2015, with readings above 300. In 2026, air quality has so far reached very unhealthy levels. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/palm-oil-stocks-slide-after-singapore-begins-looking-which-firms-responsible-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T10:02:02+08:00 Palm oil stocks slide after Singapore begins looking into which firms responsible for haze https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e36dc2e12e1aa58e3f11b07215c65ad8a3be0baa37fbc0880b4c8a92e2f2f100 The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index stood at 227 in central Singapore at 9 am – a new high for the year. The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index stood at 227 in central Singapore at 9 am – a new high for the year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/asia-must-seize-opportunities-securing-its-food-future The Business Times en 2026-10-16T10:00:00+08:00 Asia must seize the opportunities in securing its food future https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5b6c26fd237dc3ba28c0fc2f610a1a341d6e7c015d9233bb26ec86150e3e9f00 An Indian street vendor prepares local chats and food flavours at VV Puram Food Street in Bangalore, India, 09 October 2026 Many traditional Asian proteins are affordable, familiar and nutritious. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/porsches-first-south-east-asian-experience-centre-will-leverage-singapores-air-hub-turbocharge?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T10:00:00+08:00 Porsche’s first South-east Asian experience centre will leverage Singapore’s air hub to turbocharge numbers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a0dbaa54061cf4ec28b4c9b1ae5b7711965ff230000d9aa77ffde64462403d34 STB’s Ashlynn Loo (left) and Porsche Asia Pacific’s Yannick Ott. Earlier this month, the centre opened bookings to the public for driving experiences. STB’s Ashlynn Loo (left) and Porsche Asia Pacific’s Yannick Ott. Earlier this month, the centre opened bookings to the public for driving experiences. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/cambodia-wants-shed-its-scam-image-will-it-go-after-powerful-individuals?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T09:57:09+08:00 Cambodia wants to shed its scam image, but will it go after powerful individuals? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4b24b72ace518205a95dc6c59625daa2352381d7e40575f9bcc19454c06011d Cambodia’s anti-scam chief Chhay Sinarith concedes that despite ongoing eradication efforts, fraudulent activities remain. Cambodia’s anti-scam chief Chhay Sinarith concedes that despite ongoing eradication efforts, fraudulent activities remain. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-set-weekly-drop-traders-assess-fed-signals The Business Times en 2026-10-16T09:07:37+08:00 Gold set for a weekly drop as traders assess Fed signals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fa6f5dfafb88a809f9cdb0464e61a01cd5729ef7782f435d86fa7e7e02721b28 Spot gold was up 0.1% at US$4,175.34 per ounce by 1.44 pm GMT and was down 0.4% so far in the week. Spot gold was up 0.1% at US$4,175.34 per ounce by 1.44 pm GMT and was down 0.4% so far in the week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/fintech-platform-icapital-plans-more-singapore-hires-even-ai-takes-75-coding-work?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T09:00:00+08:00 Fintech platform iCapital plans more Singapore hires even as AI takes on 75% of coding work https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/898408bf9bd7e1e7208c586bfd3f7c14177719b193e0dbb7ddcc6598a37b7286 Lawrence Calcano, CEO of iCapital, says AI now writes 75% of the firm’s code, spanning code generation, testing and quality assurance. Lawrence Calcano, CEO of iCapital, says AI now writes 75% of the firm’s code, spanning code generation, testing and quality assurance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-key-exports-jump-higher-expected-68-4-september-led-non-electronics?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T08:30:00+08:00 Singapore key exports jump by higher-than-expected 68.4% in September, led by non-electronics https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9f1cdd52b28b7690449a3f61ae3e96aa54f4df6c7b0f5479f02cb88d612a83fa Non-oil domestic exports to Singapore’s top 10 markets – except India – rose last month. Non-oil domestic exports to Singapore’s top 10 markets – except India – rose last month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-sia-capitaland-india-trust-first-resources?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T08:29:32+08:00 Stocks to watch: SIA, CapitaLand India Trust, First Resources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b8116103d44e825c63cf28f6d94fae19829527cb6319e12b20bb3b8f034347f SIA Group passenger traffic rises 2.8% year on year in September, supported by healthy demand across most regions. SIA Group passenger traffic rises 2.8% year on year in September, supported by healthy demand across most regions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-stocks-suffer-worst-plunge-nearly-30-years-msci-proposes-standalone-status?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T08:26:27+08:00 Indonesia stocks suffer worst plunge in nearly 30 years as MSCI proposes standalone status https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5190bf7e3692aa9a522e5271c79ca4a0a218bf4dc0f6847aa95545eaea431c24 Stock prices displayed on an LCD board at the Indonesia Stock Exchange building in Jakarta on Oct 16, 2026. The Indonesia Stock Exchange says it has taken concrete steps with the Financial Services Authority to improve market transparency, integrity and quality. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/jpmorgan-goldman-boost-yield-volta-ai-loan-lure-investors The Business Times en 2026-10-16T08:07:15+08:00 JPMorgan, Goldman boost yield on Volta AI loan to lure investors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f425da76c3ccb1e673c25c959be64170e6b51c9b5e9b7dff5ef411727d56e33b The deal also offered greater investor protections and included structural changes that would require the borrower to pay a penalty if the debt is repaid early. The deal also offered greater investor protections and included structural changes that would require the borrower to pay a penalty if the debt is repaid early. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/investors-temper-anthropic-ipo-valuation-expectations-over-revenue-growth-slowdown-sources The Business Times en 2026-10-16T08:02:44+08:00 Investors temper Anthropic IPO valuation expectations over revenue growth slowdown: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/41202e130e8c3cb26b07d116137308d96f7e9df996db291dd7f6833aa4de1ae0 Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei (left) at a conference in San Francisco on Sep 15. Prominent investors met with him and CFO Krishna Rao on Oct 14, the firm’s investor day. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei (left) at a conference in San Francisco on Sep 15. Prominent investors met with him and CFO Krishna Rao on Oct 14, the firm’s investor day. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/first-resources-blames-el-nino-outside-fires-kalimantan-hotspots-amid-haze-scrutiny?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T08:02:42+08:00 First Resources blames El Nino, outside fires for Kalimantan hotspots amid haze scrutiny https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/da9699f4e2fb04e5e9fd72a868463835d91c11a304750e78f30708e7ea386a25 The response follows a Straits Times report citing a recent Greenpeace investigation, which named First Resources among entities with concession areas registering haze source points. The response follows a Straits Times report citing a recent Greenpeace investigation, which named First Resources among entities with concession areas registering haze source points. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/we-were-born-very-privileged-what-do-we-do-next-gen-heirs-want-more-say-family-offices?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T08:00:00+08:00 ‘We were born very privileged. What do we do with that?’: Next-gen heirs want more say in family offices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0a29c7465834697c9ec21320fcfd87cc579e72d604adcaa1ff31bbe52064dfd0 From left: Moderator Yvonne Chan, Russell Wee of Jean Yip Group,  Angel S Kurnia of Icon Cozmo Realty and Shareen Sandhu of Takahe at the BDO Global Private Client Symposium. From left: Moderator Yvonne Chan, Russell Wee of Jean Yip Group,  Angel S Kurnia of Icon Cozmo Realty and Shareen Sandhu of Takahe at the BDO Global Private Client Symposium. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/chinas-plan-make-yuan-global-currency-enters-faster-phase The Business Times en 2026-10-16T07:44:40+08:00 China’s plan to make yuan a global currency enters faster phase https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7d0e0991b3f008e49834369c4d922df467833b08c6b11d8aba8d4675ef2f8b24 China’s challenge is no longer simply to persuade its trading partners to settle transactions in yuan.  China’s challenge is no longer simply to persuade its trading partners to settle transactions in yuan.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/high-court-rules-against-julius-baers-singapore-trust-arm-us50-million-family-trust-dispute?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T07:00:00+08:00 High Court rules against Julius Baer’s Singapore trust arm in US$50 million family trust dispute https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6acf26aa1057ca36c4e3793e2c75e890037dcae315e7c86560cd3267634447f4 The facade of Singapore’s Supreme Court. The High Court has ruled against the Singapore trust arm of Julius Baer in a case involving a family trust with assets worth more than US$50 million.  The court has struck down a clause giving the trust’s protectors the final say on resolving conflicts, which could have wider ramifications for the trust industry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/two-way-and-integrated-financial-professional-services-firms-see-more-singapore-indonesia-work?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T07:00:00+08:00 ‘Two-way and integrated’: Financial professional services firms see more Singapore-Indonesia work  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1e6383fdfb10565840ea34702ce44d38a8505aa1434967e066cd1d829df437fc Singapore received about S$981 million of FDI from Indonesia in 2025. Singapore received about S$981 million of FDI from Indonesia in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/netflix-names-ex-disney-tv-chair-peter-rice-content-chief The Business Times en 2026-10-16T06:57:31+08:00 Netflix names ex-Disney TV chair Peter Rice content chief https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aa85e74f2be929e51a6183b1602ec748cd9fc32025cbf99366159bbb370249ee Recent Netflix shows have seen their audiences decline in their second seasons.  Recent Netflix shows have seen their audiences decline in their second seasons.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/elon-musk-agrees-settle-lawsuits-over-2024-election-lottery The Business Times en 2026-10-16T06:47:09+08:00 Elon Musk agrees to settle lawsuits over 2024 election lottery https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7c16a40cca175b2c3b164af4dda646610933c5832a930958eb04e4d1a04d8a5f  Elon Musk and his America PAC political action committee are promising voters a lottery-style daily US$1 million giveaway.  Elon Musk and his America PAC political action committee are promising voters a lottery-style daily US$1 million giveaway. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/kfc-picks-coca-cola-us-soda-supplier-ditches-longtime-partner-pepsico The Business Times en 2026-10-16T06:31:31+08:00 KFC picks Coca-Cola as US soda supplier, ditches longtime partner PepsiCo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cf761130c8f61157c8b11f05f94237d1c247556e3df0751aa710261080d4dce0 The loss of the beverage partnership with KFC could be a setback for PepsiCo as it works to improve soda sales in the country. The loss of the beverage partnership with KFC could be a setback for PepsiCo as it works to improve soda sales in the country. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/brent-steady-us-weighs-easing-sanctions-global-shadow-fleet The Business Times en 2026-10-16T06:13:23+08:00 Brent steady as US weighs easing sanctions on global 'shadow fleet' https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cc2f9f9e0175e0adc4e487b1b235165aef5724dfeed8c63ec1db62f54e011921 The international benchmark settled down 14 US cents, or 0.1 per cent, at US$105.92 a barrel. The international benchmark settled down 14 US cents, or 0.1 per cent, at US$105.92 a barrel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/lange-sohne-brings-chronograph-expertise-and-classic-motoring-ion-orchard?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T06:00:00+08:00 A Lange & Sohne brings chronograph expertise and classic motoring to Ion Orchard https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3d4b0915970c5716016e59dcc246e1936ab8d1cddb8c804e765e3f2b936afdfb With its flyback mechanism, precisely jumping minute counter and outsized date display, the Datograph Up/Down is in a league of its own. With its flyback mechanism, precisely jumping minute counter and outsized date display, the Datograph Up/Down is in a league of its own. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/market-sell-rising-rates-test-ai-data-centre-deal-boom The Business Times en 2026-10-16T06:00:00+08:00 Market sell-off, rising rates test AI data centre deal boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/91cea58a2f4ef8321661730a1b99cbba6f70bc05e0d5a79b75f06b9fe670e887 Cooling systems at the Merlin Edged Data Centre Bilbao-Arasur in Rivabellosa, Spain. Investors are reassessing whether AI infrastructure companies can generate returns that justify soaring spending on computing power, land and energy. Investors are reassessing whether AI infrastructure companies can generate returns that justify soaring spending on computing power, land and energy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-hit-more-two-week-high-sturdy-earnings-lift-sentiment The Business Times en 2026-10-16T05:52:43+08:00 European shares hit more than two-week high as sturdy earnings lift sentiment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3842468f086d4d17c472c73ed5d487ac678dd8f3561e7892e88f8b36ae4ac5cd Investors have pinned their hopes on a robust earnings season to pull the Stoxx 600 out of the narrow range it has been confined to over the past month. Investors have pinned their hopes on a robust earnings season to pull the Stoxx 600 out of the narrow range it has been confined to over the past month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sp-500-ends-higher-traders-shift-ai-healthcare The Business Times en 2026-10-16T05:45:07+08:00 S&P 500 ends higher as traders shift from AI to healthcare https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8fdb3066bcec2d5113c322b9ab07f74da28bf1280a457f7bfacacb2a16dba408 Several technology stocks fell, as investors scrutinized AI-related companies whose debt loads leave them vulnerable to rising interest rates. Several technology stocks fell, as investors scrutinized AI-related companies whose debt loads leave them vulnerable to rising interest rates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iea-speed-release-oil-stocks-including-over-20-million-barrels-diesel The Business Times en 2026-10-15T23:35:19+08:00 IEA to speed up release of oil stocks, including over 20 million barrels of diesel https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0d2421c33a43f273bd8664905f45146c502d241010896948f18468af91ec4497 A semi drives past a sign advertising gas and diesel prices along Interstate 5 in Williams, California Prices of diesel have surged to record highs in many markets, including the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/deluge-ipo-3-86-times-subscribed-ahead-sgx-debut?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T23:26:49+08:00 Deluge IPO 3.86 times subscribed ahead of SGX debut https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/673345476932b97a4530f78e465170680754db3c6778bcf5c3450689613c9d95 Deluge will selectively pursue regional expansion opportunities, with Malaysia as its initial focus, says its CEO Lee Wai Wah. Deluge will selectively pursue regional expansion opportunities, with Malaysia as its initial focus, says its CEO Lee Wai Wah. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-looking-which-companies-responsible-haze-causing-fires-pm-wong?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T23:12:25+08:00 Singapore looking into which companies responsible for haze-causing fires: PM Wong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e36dc2e12e1aa58e3f11b07215c65ad8a3be0baa37fbc0880b4c8a92e2f2f100 At 7 am on Oct 16, the 24-hour PSI in the central region of Singapore hit a season high 224. At 7 am on Oct 16, the 24-hour PSI in the central region of Singapore hit a season high 224. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-ready-accept-foreign-firefighting-assistance-haze-says-foreign-minister?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T23:02:03+08:00 Indonesia ready to accept foreign firefighting assistance on haze, says foreign minister https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/da9699f4e2fb04e5e9fd72a868463835d91c11a304750e78f30708e7ea386a25 Forest fires across Indonesia, particularly in the islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan, made worse by a strong El Nino, have sent haze across the region. Forest fires across Indonesia, particularly in the islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan, made worse by a strong El Nino, have sent haze across the region. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-airlines-flight-returns-san-francisco-after-unruly-passenger-incident?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T22:35:50+08:00 Singapore Airlines flight returns to San Francisco after ‘unruly’ passenger incident https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/382a2e73c8b724dd2925ee2f9d66639893ab21bf8eab68ea576d69ac8a6d11ff A Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 at Changi Airport. Flight SQ31, which returned to San Francisco on Oct 14, was operated using the same aircraft model. A Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 at Changi Airport. Flight SQ31, which returned to San Francisco on Oct 14, was operated using the same aircraft model. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-producer-prices-most-2022-energy-pain-worsens The Business Times en 2026-10-15T22:26:29+08:00 US producer prices up by most since 2022 as energy pain worsens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62b9751ed68fbc27c32af934d401932617b481b0c9b10b8d9e8cb440e408a4ae A shopper in a supermarket in Washington, US. American producer prices rose in September 2026 at the fastest pace in more than four years as higher energy costs reverberated through the US economy. The producer price index is up 1.3% month on month and 6.3% year on year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nasdaq-nears-one-month-low-ai-stocks-slide-debt-concerns The Business Times en 2026-10-15T21:56:17+08:00 Nasdaq nears one-month low as AI stocks slide on debt concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54b3e1baf74adcd0fe0bfceb5274b0084f4b47df3ef9fbee87c7433229f25ef5 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 266.74 points, or 0.52 per cent, to 51,888.22 in early trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 266.74 points, or 0.52 per cent, to 51,888.22 in early trading. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-retail-sales-beat-expectations-september-higher-petrol-prices The Business Times en 2026-10-15T21:50:59+08:00 US retail sales beat expectations in September on higher petrol prices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8033c402f237c602d3526a4a8092e2722626001e431d65b65b1b62e32888a12d Petrol prices soared 7.1 per cent in September, official data showed. Petrol prices soared 7.1 per cent in September, official data showed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-weekly-jobless-claims-rise-marginally-amid-low-layoffs The Business Times en 2026-10-15T21:35:48+08:00 US weekly jobless claims rise marginally amid low layoffs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/487826736d063d9aec5d58a89402ab33412856f3eb3fa6ef406100fdf8aeb371 Labour market conditions were “little changed” between late August and early October, with labour supply “generally adequate to meet demand.” Labour market conditions were “little changed” between late August and early October, with labour supply “generally adequate to meet demand.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/two-singapore-listed-palm-oil-firms-named-greenpeace-report-indonesian-plantation-fires?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T21:27:29+08:00 Two Singapore-listed palm oil firms named in Greenpeace report on Indonesian plantation fires https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fc3bf37603dcf87958d356868aee4157f27d71b2b8d33ca6594fe7b74bcc115 The report identified plantation concessions associated with the three companies where fires and smoke were detected between August and September. The report identified plantation concessions associated with the three companies where fires and smoke were detected between August and September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-boosted-uk-economy-beats-forecasts-giving-healey-pre-budget-lift The Business Times en 2026-10-15T20:50:27+08:00 AI-boosted UK economy beats forecasts, giving Healey pre-budget lift https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4affa3c58c519b3d3b865848a8739e9c01570b72e09cef56c9e96c053f1e462b Britain’s annual growth rate increased to 2.1 per cent, the highest reading since October 2022, Britain’s annual growth rate increased to 2.1 per cent, the highest reading since October 2022, https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-new-disaster-mitigation-chief-plans-assess-foreign-aid-tackle-wildfires The Business Times en 2026-10-15T20:28:03+08:00 Indonesia‘s new disaster mitigation chief plans to assess foreign aid to tackle wildfires https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b995d2789a7f27a304ec71d339bfcbfa32bcd25e5ff17bf3da3c0754401eda8 The Kahayan river shrouded in haze, Palangka Raya, Kalimantan, Indonesia, Oct 15, 2026. The Kahayan river shrouded in haze, Palangka Raya, Kalimantan, Indonesia, Oct 15, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ey-ex-managing-partner-max-loh-appointed-chair-singapore-institute-directors?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T20:13:57+08:00 EY ex-managing partner Max Loh appointed chair of Singapore Institute of Directors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/db317c3bf7b633426b412d4ec62f1ce166a2bd0c2664555073e720d8b4f958f9 Max Loh (left) has served on the SID Governing Council since 2019; Yeoh Oon Jin is stepping down after three years as chair. Max Loh (left) has served on the SID Governing Council since 2019; Yeoh Oon Jin is stepping down after three years as chair. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/greenback-eases-18-month-high-us-treasury-yields-fall-fed-hike-bets-ease The Business Times en 2026-10-15T20:08:58+08:00 Greenback eases from 18-month high as US Treasury yields fall; Fed hike bets ease https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ec3d62de029b0dfe2e1a0f1fd73b0eda7c28a34b715f71c450970f95dc2a29c Remarks from Fed officials including chair Kevin Warsh at the International Monetary Fund-World Bank meetings on Friday will be closely watched for clues on the Fed’s next move. Remarks from Fed officials including chair Kevin Warsh at the International Monetary Fund-World Bank meetings on Friday will be closely watched for clues on the Fed’s next move. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/ao-restaurant-more-aiyo-aha-orchard-towers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T20:00:00+08:00 AO Restaurant – more ‘aiyo’ than ‘aha’ at Orchard Towers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/66699959c7c14a90b3af8b30fec8638db457b2ef77bf3354f9d17f4a8ed8efd8 AO’s warm, wood-filled interiors. AO’s warm, wood-filled interiors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-q2-tourism-receipts-down-6-2-s7-21-billion-amid-global-uncertainty?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T19:52:26+08:00 Singapore Q2 tourism receipts down 6.2% at S$7.21 billion amid global uncertainty https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/825d3b5a750e228359fbfa3cc8e124d470fb195275900e33c8ea4687aef2ee80 Tourists in Singapore. Tourism receipts for the first six months of 2026 are down just 0.3% from the year-ago period. Tourism receipts for the first six months of 2026 are down just 0.3% from the year-ago period. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/low-rates-may-weigh-singdollar-after-mas-policy-hold?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T19:35:17+08:00 Low rates may weigh on Singdollar after MAS policy hold https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/474045237b02194bf281150902edb0b5f7359fdbeacf56932d0430bdefd945f2 The Singdollar remains firm within its policy band, though low interest rates could weigh on it, analysts said. The Singdollar remains firm within its policy band, though low interest rates could weigh on it, analysts said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eu-leaders-kick-summit-wrangles-over-high-energy-prices-and-spending The Business Times en 2026-10-15T19:21:10+08:00 EU leaders kick off summit with wrangles over high energy prices and spending https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/db0093ed597e0230bf1bce2e4e5297853de56d738d8c2c5d573d7c12dd7a6025 European Parliament President Roberta Metsola at a European Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium, Oct 15, 2026. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola at a European Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium, Oct 15, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/taiwans-fic-global-targets-us2-billion-revenue-johor-operation-2027?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T19:07:40+08:00 Taiwan’s FIC Global targets US$2 billion revenue from Johor operation in 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdd3c4a62cc36ce26fb6a7f07b5b91e9f8acd39661240e7989425d2b80a82791 FIC Global’s plant in Senai FIC Global's plant in Senai is run by its subsidiary PRO3C; the plant currently has one customer, US-listed optical company Coherent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/capitaland-india-trust-unveils-us203-2-million-chennai-data-centre?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T19:07:02+08:00 CapitaLand India Trust unveils US$203.2 million Chennai data centre https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d8ec7ff864c2a63a4e9a7375b7248f8c69c7d4149fb00b60ce8a870dda19dac5 CapitaLand India Trust’s data centre development in Navi Mumbai, which has been fully leased to a leading global hyperscaler. CapitaLand India Trust’s data centre development in Navi Mumbai, which has been fully leased to a leading global hyperscaler. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/9-must-have-design-solutions-chic-wearable-tech-mobility-aid-climbs-stairs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T19:05:00+08:00 9 must-have design solutions – from chic wearable tech to a mobility aid that climbs stairs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9d6a785c9980e8ed59ff9b91c48ab5edfe1581b0077776168f3e2c9beafc5b25 Behind each winning idea is a distinct sense of wonderment. Behind each winning idea is a distinct sense of wonderment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-152?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 15) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/88fd71f4c5166236fa8381e2afe464b0afc2521a053f0efff17202d938ec1e9e The global chip-stock sell-off has deepened despite positive results for Dutch giant ASML. The global chip-stock sell-off has deepened despite positive results for Dutch giant ASML. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/thrive/money-talk/proposed-coe-changes-what-they-could-mean-your-first-car?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T18:33:35+08:00 Proposed COE changes: What they could mean for your first car https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1bd89ee3cd9a634286b40896547630aa5595d270d7d86d131ed9269119fb0e24 BT BT https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-fall-global-chip-rout-hits-regional-markets-sti-down-0-4?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T18:17:51+08:00 Singapore shares fall as global chip rout hits regional markets; STI down 0.4% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f83e9becbc25e5f2e845175e4994eb26e098f6c0aace6a9b2f23742f44317b5 Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 455 to 190, as 1.4 billion securities worth S$2.6 billion change hands. Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 455 to 190, as 1.4 billion securities worth S$2.6 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sia-passenger-traffic-2-8-september-cargo-demand-jumps-ai-chip-shipments?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T18:08:31+08:00 SIA passenger traffic up 2.8% in September; cargo demand jumps on AI, chip shipments https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/22a07b2173c12004fc438ec3d57439ea80e678564702cacf3c0742007fba66a9 Singapore Airlines’ passenger traffic grows 3% in September, while capacity rises 3.6%. Singapore Airlines’ passenger traffic grows 3% in September, while capacity rises 3.6%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/manila-asias-new-dining-hot-spot?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T18:00:00+08:00 Is Manila Asia’s new dining hot spot? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7c7337672d5a365f7a9ef5d8479e2baf77999190fb579e1582572ce927232ccf Some of the dishes at Gallery by Chele in Metro Manila. Some of the dishes at Gallery by Chele in Metro Manila. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-boom-threatened-epidemic-unreliable-numbers The Business Times en 2026-10-15T18:00:00+08:00 The AI boom is threatened by an epidemic of unreliable numbers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/73f79bded2074c87d94658445f0906f82676e3078015a438e528b531d253a551 On Oct 14, Anthropic reportedly told investors that it had revenues of US$16.8 billion in the third quarter and that, on its own adjusted measure, it was profitable. On Oct 14, Anthropic reportedly told investors that it had revenues of US$16.8 billion in the third quarter and that, on its own adjusted measure, it was profitable. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-slip-tech-rout-offsets-earnings-support The Business Times en 2026-10-15T17:49:18+08:00 European shares slip as tech rout offsets earnings support https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index dropped 0.16 per cent to 636.73 points by 0901 GMT on Thursday. The Stoxx 600 index dropped 0.16 per cent to 636.73 points by 0901 GMT on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/el-development-puts-sole-bid-marina-gardens-lane-site-s450-million-or-s1243-psf-ppr?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T17:44:31+08:00 EL Development puts in sole bid for Marina Gardens Lane site at S$450 million or S$1,243 psf ppr https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ebc497e8cde61efd5fafe19e70c83055a4f24253bda9b650042bd36fb06368c The new Marina South precinct will have over 10,000 new homes in the coming years. The new Marina South precinct will have over 10,000 new homes in the coming years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-blames-peatland-degradation-raging-fires-vows-restoration The Business Times en 2026-10-15T17:26:27+08:00 Indonesia blames peatland degradation for raging fires, vows restoration https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d8364c11a296f4d01b6930d5856dfd703e86b59ba292f74163a501195bb50fd2 A firefighter sprays water to a wildfire near a residential area in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Sep 25, 2026. A firefighter sprays water to a wildfire near a residential area in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Sep 25, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/prabowo-replaces-indonesia-disaster-chief-day-after-brothers-graft-arrest?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T16:47:57+08:00 Prabowo replaces Indonesia disaster chief a day after brother’s graft arrest https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7b281ef8d4edef0ad6d600d92739ae8db92a89e038c0f8a2742e1bf7cea6312a Indonesia’s anti-graft agency has arrested five people, including the younger brother of the country’s disaster management chief, over alleged corruption involving emergency relief funds. Indonesia’s anti-graft agency has arrested five people, including the younger brother of the country’s disaster management chief, over alleged corruption involving emergency relief funds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-central-bank-chief-signals-room-act-inflation-risks-rise The Business Times en 2026-10-15T16:38:29+08:00 Malaysia central bank chief signals room to act as inflation risks rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b2b1e24696d5ff71edc9c509b7267d2dc644c891378b30b3480cda729be50bb3 Bank Negara Malaysia governor Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says the country’s resilient growth, strong fundamentals and policies are attractive to investors, even as a general election looms.  Bank Negara Malaysia governor Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says the country’s resilient growth, strong fundamentals and policies are attractive to investors, even as a general election looms.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/prints-democratise-art-and-can-be-surprising-collectors-items The Business Times en 2026-10-15T16:15:51+08:00 Prints democratise art – and can be surprising collector’s items https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e3573efe61c96a850922ab9605c7be3e53163b78f279651e9f6664884ae76ff1 The most expensive print ever sold at auction is a silkscreen, Andy Warhol’s Shot Sage Blue Marilyn, which fetched US$195 million at Christie’s in 2022. The most expensive print ever sold at auction is a silkscreen, Andy Warhol’s Shot Sage Blue Marilyn, which fetched US$195 million at Christie’s in 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/mufg-wades-back-japanese-bonds-eye-policy-risks The Business Times en 2026-10-15T16:00:15+08:00 MUFG wades back into Japanese bonds with eye on policy risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83c3ac16b5b21d7fe1f11363f6ed39473a2bb4ed347aba33b2e00f81347be1f5 MUFG Bank’s Atsushi Yamashita says: “It is important from the standpoint of maintaining market confidence to conduct fiscal policy without relying too heavily on optimistic growth scenarios.” MUFG Bank’s Atsushi Yamashita says: “It is important from the standpoint of maintaining market confidence to conduct fiscal policy without relying too heavily on optimistic growth scenarios.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/south-east-asia-fintech-funding-trebles-us2-3-billion-9m-2026-even-deal-volume-sinks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T15:49:25+08:00 South-east Asia fintech funding trebles to US$2.3 billion in 9M 2026 even as deal volume sinks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/beae162a3f6cc36761c6ab46759ec0791bb8a9d15fb9c3dc6a11514db5dc975b A phone screen displays the Atome logo, with the Atome website in the background. Acquirers closed 12 fintech deals in South-east Asia in the first nine months of 2026, including Grab’s US$1.5 billion acquisition of Atome. Acquirers closed 12 deals in the first nine months of 2026, including Grab’s US$1.5 billion acquisition of Atome. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-katayama-renews-fx-warnings-after-us-cpi-heats The Business Times en 2026-10-15T15:45:19+08:00 Japan’s Katayama renews FX warnings after US CPI heats up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3bc99b2ddda3612bc2492fe19ee76c9c437ea39c65a6c9830be4c2e2a1e94de0 The yen touched its weakest level against the dollar this month. The yen touched its weakest level against the dollar this month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ubs-mulls-moving-headquarters-switzerland-if-capital-rules-tighten-wsj The Business Times en 2026-10-15T15:33:43+08:00 UBS mulls moving headquarters from Switzerland if capital rules tighten: WSJ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/af49b7bb123f4e431680a78b2822311f7bdbc5667f17348a96b07ceae4f8707e UBS has been fending off the idea of leaving Switzerland, with CEO Sergio Ermotti telling CNBC last week that staying in Switzerland was good for both the economy and shareholders. UBS has been fending off the idea of leaving Switzerland, with CEO Sergio Ermotti telling CNBC last week that staying in Switzerland was good for both the economy and shareholders. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/bentley-debuts-its-first-and-most-accessible-electric-vehicle-asia-pacific?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T15:23:11+08:00 Bentley debuts its first and most accessible electric vehicle in Asia-Pacific https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/edae1e6da92ada9e0b2d46d3640a398e12cb72bee3ed5b95f90bb9a6f8194edd Bentley Motors CEO and chairman Frank-Steffen Walliser introducing the Torcal, the company's first electric vehicle, at its regional debut in Seoul. Bentley Motors CEO and chairman Frank-Steffen Walliser introducing the Torcal, the company's first electric vehicle, at its regional debut in Seoul. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-ioi-properties-eyes-chijmes-capitol-kempinski-hotel-potentially-us760-million-deal The Business Times en 2026-10-15T14:56:39+08:00 Malaysia’s IOI Properties eyes Chijmes, Capitol Kempinski hotel in potentially US$760 million deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bfcca0d20d3acb55b55f603774020e5725ac5c5cb4344e79aec31dc9a3e38e73 “I’m a latecomer and I want to catch up with the rest,” said Lee. The 47-year-old property tycoon’s firm has splurged on Singapore properties in recent years.  “I’m a latecomer and I want to catch up with the rest,” said Lee. The 47-year-old property tycoon’s firm has splurged on Singapore properties in recent years.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/imf-urges-china-deploy-bigger-fiscal-stimulus The Business Times en 2026-10-15T14:56:14+08:00 IMF urges China to deploy bigger fiscal stimulus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6b972b16d84b7e1413b9ff775496fd23b3115692c3435c76e054f208fb70703e IMF now expects China’s growth to slow further to 4 per cent in 2027. IMF now expects China’s growth to slow further to 4 per cent in 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/asia-pacific-office-demand-withstand-ai-disruption-growth-moderates-cbre?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T14:52:12+08:00 Asia-Pacific office demand to withstand AI disruption as growth moderates: CBRE https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/712b726f29865082a08fb1a3530b3d822ee6c44b602f80b18a17fcda6fc2b7b3 Office buildings in Singapore’s Central Business District. Demand for office space is forecast to be concentrated in top-quality buildings in core districts that support collaborative and knowledge-intensive work. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/tsmc-posts-6th-straight-quarter-record-profit-market-cap-jumps-double-samsung-electronics The Business Times en 2026-10-15T14:23:08+08:00 TSMC posts 6th straight quarter of record profit; market cap jumps to double Samsung Electronics’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02a09d4c057154a22c44ee5d8fb922aeb7b6db4b8a1631332a2f8f2ce27c72da TSMC’s net profit in the July-to-September quarter is up 69% year on year, beating analysts’ estimates. TSMC’s net profit in the July-to-September quarter is up 69% year on year, beating analysts’ estimates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/imf-warns-slowing-asian-growth-spillover-rising-yields The Business Times en 2026-10-15T14:10:21+08:00 IMF warns of slowing Asian growth, spillover from rising yields https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/807cb086de2ef668d5f34d2d4af179da06ab2557290d1477e3642a93ac0f3c61 Emerging Asia remains the region’s main growth engine but will likely see growth moderate. Emerging Asia remains the region’s main growth engine but will likely see growth moderate. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/paid-press-release/kpay-granted-major-payment-institution-mpi-licence-by-the-monetary-authority-of-singapore-mas The Business Times en 2026-10-15T14:00:00+08:00 KPay Granted Major Payment Institution (MPI) Licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Expanding its Payments and Commerce Ecosystem in Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aabfdaa559f62bdf0180d82ebcd69f7f430af1ce424a986627d984386dd7793d KPay Granted Major Payment Institution Licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore KPay Granted Major Payment Institution Licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/new-private-home-sales-nearly-double-september-296-units?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T13:58:43+08:00 New private home sales nearly double in September to 296 units https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/da6d3f7c360c307a65705e086e0c9eaf83a33f001f1e8e0e8e89866805089d4c Developers launched 158 units excluding executive condominiums in September, up from 116 units in August.  Developers launched 158 units excluding executive condominiums in September, up from 116 units in August.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-englands-chief-economist-says-rate-hike-need-not-be-start-long-series The Business Times en 2026-10-15T13:53:48+08:00 Bank of England’s chief economist says a rate hike need not be start of long series https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/571f23828ba403c3c2b65bbbc4bbe78822eca1cbab884440c73ba00a99a8f987 The BoE has kept rates on hold since the outbreak of the US-Iran war in February. The BoE has kept rates on hold since the outbreak of the US-Iran war in February. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/new-york-citys-plaza-hotel-shut-four-year-clean-its-celebrated-facade The Business Times en 2026-10-15T13:49:31+08:00 New York City’s Plaza Hotel to shut for four-year clean-up of its celebrated facade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d19813468851f9dbefe1a305178227b08ca911f86cb16baa3f90b5c239e07229 The Plaza Hotel, which has had at least half a dozen owners over the years – including Donald Trump, who took it into bankruptcy in the 1990s – has undergone several rounds of renovation. The Plaza Hotel, which has had at least half a dozen owners over the years – including Donald Trump, who took it into bankruptcy in the 1990s – has undergone several rounds of renovation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/tsmc-sk-hynix-among-5-new-sdrs-be-launched-sgx?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T12:45:53+08:00 TSMC, SK Hynix among 5 new SDRs to be launched by SGX https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad91b730f61507c7291431626b48abce0e575091303a13bdeb48f276e9226b3d Including the five new additions, SGX’s SDR offering comprises 43 counters across Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia and the US. Including the five new additions, SGX’s SDR offering comprises 43 counters across Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia and the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/global-debt-crisis-looming The Business Times en 2026-10-15T12:33:59+08:00 A global debt crisis is looming https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3bc99b2ddda3612bc2492fe19ee76c9c437ea39c65a6c9830be4c2e2a1e94de0 Wherever and whenever it is feasible, countries should diversify the currencies in which they borrow. Wherever and whenever it is feasible, countries should diversify the currencies in which they borrow. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-north-korea-open-new-yalu-river-bridge-after-more-decade-long-delay-boosting-trade The Business Times en 2026-10-15T12:05:03+08:00 China, North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge after more than decade-long delay, boosting trade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ac64b16cbb9b720dba292205a96f4c304532759371821e59f713ff73dc85b8e Construction for the crossing was completed in 2014, but the bridge went unused for 12 years. Construction for the crossing was completed in 2014, but the bridge went unused for 12 years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-korea-shares-fall-asian-stocks-slide-global-sell-chip-rout The Business Times en 2026-10-15T11:25:27+08:00 South Korea shares fall as Asian stocks slide on global sell-off, chip rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/120e437cd4156fe780aa54e7e1b31e8e72539bc78d96d673224d18604294502d South Korea’s Kospi Index led regional losses with a 7% drop as chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both sank more than 8%. South Korea’s Kospi Index led regional losses with a 7% drop as chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both sank more than 8%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/singapore-semiconductors-slide-continues-global-chip-stock-rout-deepens?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T11:12:47+08:00 Singapore semiconductors’ slide continues as global chip-stock rout deepens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/11fb713fec2f12c11ec4ffaa98e80d5532c42ccd60852e5f5f4f041602b28e3a The global chip-stock sell-off has deepened despite positive results for Dutch giant ASML. The global chip-stock sell-off has deepened despite positive results for Dutch giant ASML. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uol-and-capitaland-launch-thomson-reserve-s2608-psf?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T11:06:51+08:00 UOL and CapitaLand to launch Thomson Reserve from S$2,608 psf https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ac1737ce2b4fad4878c2445661f1fd2aa858c7daa2b6ec70ac357927660d3d6 The 99-year leasehold development along Bright Hill Drive in Upper Thomson will comprise 1,268 units, with two, three, four and five-bedroom layouts. The 99-year leasehold development along Bright Hill Drive in Upper Thomson will comprise 1,268 units, with two, three, four and five-bedroom layouts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/why-tech-data-centre-ipos-are-facing-delays-and-what-investors-can-expect-market-now?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T11:06:46+08:00 Why tech, data centre IPOs are facing delays – and what investors can expect of the market now https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c481eec0adb7654935e5084fffcb8ead6371536b8f4dcd64bd45fc309c6ef190 Rendering of AirTrunk’s hyperscale data centre campus in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The company is postponing a planned listing of its S-Reit. Rendering of AirTrunk’s hyperscale data centre campus in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The company is postponing a planned listing of its S-Reit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/noontalk-needs-continued-financial-support-ceo-dasmond-koh-auditors-warn?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T10:32:04+08:00 NoonTalk needs continued financial support from CEO Dasmond Koh, auditors warn https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a845227e09453ad14051c20903bbb8a78229291a9ab2217b67f07d5a06d5a42c The group reported a loss of S$2.55 million for the financial year ended Jun 30, and used S$2.16 million in cash in its operations.  The group reported a loss of S$2.55 million for the financial year ended Jun 30, and used S$2.16 million in cash in its operations.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/how-your-ai-agent-may-level-playing-field-against-companies?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T10:19:21+08:00 How your AI agent may level the playing field against companies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0861f37836be78f5fb325dddecaff76bae34ee8740bd93c68f90c71cfc84c1c6 A worker in New York unloading packages from online agent Amazon, which has blocked agentic shopping. A worker in New York unloading packages from online agent Amazon, which has blocked agentic shopping. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/moneyowl-launches-planning-tool-gauge-income-sufficiency-retirement?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T10:07:41+08:00 MoneyOwl launches planning tool to gauge income sufficiency in retirement https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b535e4f349c2c583ea404d5b9a763ac3f656e04147e3115c3d9fa2aca0841a55 Financial advisory firm MoneyOwl seeks to define retirement adequacy beyond a dollar target. Financial advisory firm MoneyOwl seeks to define retirement adequacy beyond a dollar target. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/should-young-americans-study-china-xis-invitation-reignites-debate-over-risks-and-rewards?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T09:49:30+08:00 Should young Americans study in China? Xi’s invitation reignites debate over risks and rewards https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d577f0a9c72014aaadcd5c1d9d9c73fb310714ed2323e8220706a6b037b6ccf0 Others, including Americans whose careers were shaped by years in China, question whether the benefits of being there now outweigh the risks. Others, including Americans whose careers were shaped by years in China, question whether the benefits of being there now outweigh the risks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-relaxes-tariffs-china-child-car-seat-maker-sees-opportunity?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T09:23:16+08:00 As US relaxes tariffs, a China child car seat maker sees opportunity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fcecc7d8c2cd61b138022abb9519f588e19f5db31890377fc5e01f87bf90947e Baby car seats made by Chinese company Welldon drawing visitors at a trade fair in Cologne, Germany, in September. Baby car seats made by Chinese company Welldon drawing visitors at a trade fair in Cologne, Germany, in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/netflix-cuts-film-and-tv-executives-hint-programming-woes The Business Times en 2026-10-15T09:07:25+08:00 Netflix cuts of film and TV executives hint at programming woes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3e4efd89e06a2725f903008ede5d5de2323f1a8cd1b365ecbda828bfe2deffe4 The cuts also involved staffers in series development, independent film acquisition and publicity.  The cuts also involved staffers in series development, independent film acquisition and publicity.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/comfortdelgro-appoints-two-new-independent-directors?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T08:54:39+08:00 ComfortDelGro appoints two new independent directors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/87134d4f9829bf3b24649d6d15c173724a27c5682bdf9dcc03115ecb928a826f Ang Fung Fung (left) and Chew Hock Yong will join as independent non-executive directors on Nov 1. Ang Fung Fung (left) and Chew Hock Yong will join as independent non-executive directors on Nov 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-hpl-aims-apac-reit-zico-advanced-systems-automation-comfortdelgro?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T08:42:41+08:00 Stocks to watch: HPL, Aims Apac Reit, Zico, Advanced Systems Automation, ComfortDelGro https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/597def38bdeec12d08dc6348016fb34adad5fef69bdcc66aed30432a9e2f10b0 HPL says it has not made any decision to sell or redevelop its properties, following a report that Hongkong Land is in talks to acquire a majority stake in three of its buildings. HPL says it has not made any decision to sell or redevelop its properties, following a report that Hongkong Land is in talks to acquire a majority stake in three of its buildings. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-slumps-faster-us-inflation-stokes-fed-rate-hike-wagers The Business Times en 2026-10-15T08:31:31+08:00 Gold slumps as faster US inflation stokes Fed rate hike wagers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c55c523616410248da13af53e6b7e91d174be43cc2c999620d16a402e2ae0bcf Gold is nearing key support around US$4,000 an ounce, a level that held in September before softer US inflation and jobs data fuelled a rally. Gold is nearing key support around US$4,000 an ounce, a level that held in September before softer US inflation and jobs data fuelled a rally. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/aims-apac-reit-q2-dpu-5-4-s0-02571?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T08:25:37+08:00 Aims Apac Reit Q2 DPU up 5.4% at S$0.02571 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5e7673e5f13944bd82372c7a1cdf6bf84e17d93e06d86b571c0dedd5de5459fc Aims Apac Reit’s property at 1 Bukit Batok Street 22. A Singapore asset in AA Reit’s portfolio. The trust’s net property income for H1 has grown 11.1% on the year to S$75.9 million, from S$68.4 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/why-asias-sovereign-wealth-funds-go-direct-co-invest-pe-deals-and-whos-risk?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T08:00:00+08:00 Why Asia’s sovereign wealth funds go direct, co-invest in PE deals – and who’s at risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9ede28a30390e51b6de9435f85a4c72ff547b18ce4bef56709a0fbfdbcae0142 The value of sovereign-backed deals is up three times year on year, at US$200 billion globally in 2025. The value of sovereign-backed deals is up three times year on year, at US$200 billion globally in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/nvidia-ceo-says-he-would-cut-buyers-who-build-unsafe-ai-bubble-fears-overdone The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:54:54+08:00 Nvidia CEO says he would cut off buyers who build unsafe AI, bubble fears overdone https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ce7dc65a27fb54be4db893d9401c921dc51a4142384ee908bd4b3a3ff4cd613 Demand for AI infrastructure will continue to outrun the supply of components for years to come, says Nvidia’s Huang. Demand for AI infrastructure will continue to outrun the supply of components for years to come, says Nvidia’s Huang. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/if-europe-goes-war-fallout-will-be-felt-east-asia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:00:00+08:00 If Europe goes to war, the fallout will be felt in East Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6edba720b18a45b9bc2951987f630ef571074fc64469e1b4c8e6ca663106869a German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the German president’s official residence in Berlin, Oct 13. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Europe is facing “the most decisive moments... in defending the freedom and peace of (the) continent”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/pwc-will-keep-hiring-even-ai-reshapes-junior-roles-global-chairman?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:00:00+08:00 PwC will keep hiring even as AI reshapes junior roles: global chairman https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b17718bc22595ebddc7a334dcab12b0ba601943f7a3e4fbbe481e5aa809de65b PwC’s global chairman Mohamed Kande. PwC’s Mohamed Kande says the firm is placing greater weight on skills such as judgment, relationship building, systems thinking and the ability to learn. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/south-korea-solved-its-food-waste-problem-making-recycling-irritating The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:00:00+08:00 South Korea solved its food waste problem by making recycling irritating https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83efa94e0cc97e2e36987d443f4fe5686be19dcd9d3f7ef14ff8bd5d4d04dd30 The United Nations estimates the world wasted 1.1 billion tonnes of food in 2022, even as 783 million people faced hunger. The United Nations estimates the world wasted 1.1 billion tonnes of food in 2022, even as 783 million people faced hunger. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/smaller-board-lots-cant-fix-market-run-three-banks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:00:00+08:00 Smaller board lots can’t fix a market run by three banks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb The three local banks make up a third of SGX’s September turnover, up from 26% a year earlier; STI stocks account for 80% of all trading value. The three local banks make up a third of SGX’s September turnover, up from 26% a year earlier; STI stocks account for 80% of all trading value. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/great-eastern-lions-befrienders-engage-2000-seniors-active-ageing-health-education?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:00:00+08:00 Great Eastern, Lions Befrienders to engage 2,000 seniors in active ageing, health education https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b62f12ecc925fb4224a3b3441969f238f70616fb41c49838298f5383770a0b41 Great Eastern group CEO Greg Hingston (left) with Lions Befrienders chairman Alex Lim at the signing of the MOU on the two organisations’ latest partnership on Oct 8, 2026. Great Eastern group CEO Greg Hingston (left) with Lions Befrienders chairman Alex Lim at the signing of the MOU on the two organisations’ latest partnership. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/four-star-industries-helping-singapore-sleep-better-1968 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:00:00+08:00 Four Star Industries: Helping Singapore sleep better since 1968 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30ad78552ded391764ad4791ed45074ab050238f0703ebc2e93eaed499c6358d Four Star has an innovative range of mattress models including its Detense ArcticSilk, Tencel and Chiro+ series. Four Star has an innovative range of mattress models including its Detense ArcticSilk, Tencel and Chiro+ series. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/emerging-enterprise-2026/developing-green-solutions?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:00:00+08:00 Developing green solutions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69a9acf8c58fdb7231cdb9cbdc9af1e85074d529a445191b0c5dc2982257fcda Five companies among the finalists of the 2026 Emerging Enterprise Sustainability Award show how sustainable practices can contribute to the economy. Five companies among the finalists of the 2026 Emerging Enterprise Sustainability Award show how sustainable practices can contribute to the economy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/south-east-asias-new-battery-dependency-needs-close-attention?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-15T07:00:00+08:00 South-east Asia’s new battery dependency needs close attention https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ea149e463db2d16f5025be4d1a33f30fcebe4277f02cef9a67260bcf11776fb0 The world added 108 gigawatts of battery storage in 2025, 40% more than in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency. The world added 108 gigawatts of battery storage in 2025, 40% more than in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropic-revenue-jumps-us16-8-billion-quarter-ipo The Business Times en 2026-10-15T06:59:48+08:00 Anthropic revenue jumps to US$16.8 billion in quarter before IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d250a943b4613980a1225b1811224d419d95d8455ed1685ebf0a206345bb1eef Anthropic is set to begin formally marketing for its IPO as soon as the week of Nov 9, putting it in line to begin trading before Thanksgiving. Anthropic is set to begin formally marketing for its IPO as soon as the week of Nov 9, putting it in line to begin trading before Thanksgiving. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/tesla-spacex-deal-news-possible-2026-barclays-analyst-says The Business Times en 2026-10-15T06:43:23+08:00 Tesla-SpaceX deal news possible in 2026, Barclays analyst says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4a1f656dd726dc5768b0f077a888af7e17cbf8934801ebb49e9a6bf5d680e851 “The possibility of a Tesla/SpaceX merger has increasingly become the consensus expectation,” the analysts wrote in a note on Oct 14.  “The possibility of a Tesla/SpaceX merger has increasingly become the consensus expectation,” the analysts wrote in a note on Oct 14.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/yemens-houthis-vow-more-attacks-saudi-airports-oil-facilities-after-aramco-hq-hit The Business Times en 2026-10-15T06:30:18+08:00 Yemen’s Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a0a4d3ccae60a15711375baa1ba8d02555b349abfcdfaf8c524f07cf37a4885a The Houthis describe their attacks on Saudi Aramco’s base in the eastern city of Dhahran (pictured) as retaliation for Saudi strikes on Yemen. The Houthis describe their attacks on Saudi Aramco’s base in the eastern city of Dhahran (pictured) as retaliation for Saudi strikes on Yemen. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-holds-gain-middle-east-and-russia-strikes-threaten-supply The Business Times en 2026-10-15T06:08:35+08:00 Oil holds gain as Middle East and Russia strikes threaten supply https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/09316760ca4d16f12836618893dad3336ea56b85d54d8cae1bdc0815dedde0d5 In the Middle East, more oil tankers are avoiding areas they would normally collect crude at, suggesting increased Iran attacks are complicating export logistics. In the Middle East, more oil tankers are avoiding areas they would normally collect crude at, suggesting increased Iran attacks are complicating export logistics.