https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/paid-press-release/arcapita-and-hines-to-explore-gcc-industrial-and-logistics-real-estate-investments The Business Times en 2026-06-26T00:00:00+08:00 Arcapita and Hines to explore GCC industrial and logistics real estate investments https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-first-quarter-gdp-revised-sharply-higher-consumer-spending-nearly-stalls The Business Times en 2026-06-25T23:22:36+08:00 US first-quarter GDP revised sharply higher; but consumer spending nearly stalls https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-weekly-jobless-claims-drop-more-expected The Business Times en 2026-06-25T22:14:25+08:00 US weekly jobless claims drop more than expected https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-consumer-spending-picks-inflation-hits-three-year-high The Business Times en 2026-06-25T22:06:54+08:00 US consumer spending picks up as inflation hits three-year high https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-opens-higher-after-micron-revives-ai-optimism-upbeat-economic-data The Business Times en 2026-06-25T21:50:23+08:00 Wall St opens higher after Micron revives AI optimism, upbeat economic data https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-core-capital-goods-orders-rebound-sharply-may The Business Times en 2026-06-25T21:37:52+08:00 US core capital goods orders rebound sharply in May https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-airlines-ceos-pay-package-rises-s9-7m-revenue-hits-record-s20-5b The Business Times en 2026-06-25T21:30:49+08:00 Singapore Airlines CEO’s pay package rises to S$9.7m as revenue hits record S$20.5b https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/chinese-banks-move-rein-retail-gold-trading-volatility The Business Times en 2026-06-25T21:11:24+08:00 Chinese banks move to rein in retail gold trading on volatility https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-protests-china-visa-rules-snubbing-apec-meet-macau The Business Times en 2026-06-25T20:55:48+08:00 US protests China visa rules by snubbing Apec meet in Macau https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/airbus-unions-stage-rare-strikes-over-office-attendance-increase The Business Times en 2026-06-25T20:55:13+08:00 Airbus unions stage rare strikes over office attendance increase https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-upgrade-paynow-launch-new-finance-institute-drive-innovation The Business Times en 2026-06-25T20:32:54+08:00 Singapore to upgrade PayNow, launch new finance institute to drive innovation https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-introduce-new-corporate-structure-insurance-speed-approval-new-fund-types-dpm-gan The Business Times en 2026-06-25T20:31:55+08:00 Singapore to introduce new corporate structure for insurance, speed up approval of new fund types: DPM Gan https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/del-monte-pacifics-q4-net-profit-sinks-76-9 The Business Times en 2026-06-25T20:27:16+08:00 Del Monte Pacific’s Q4 net profit sinks 76.9% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-ocbc-uob-nets-expand-atm-cash-access-network-after-years-rationalisation The Business Times en 2026-06-25T20:10:45+08:00 DBS, OCBC, UOB, Nets to expand ATM, cash access network after years of rationalisation https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/startups/airwallex-raises-us320-million-series-h-round-aims-be-ipo-ready-year The Business Times en 2026-06-25T19:30:00+08:00 Airwallex raises US$320 million Series H round, aims to be IPO-ready this year https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sti-0-1-amid-ai-stock-rally-easing-oil-prices The Business Times en 2026-06-25T19:25:49+08:00 STI up 0.1% amid AI-stock rally, easing oil prices https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/justcos-boring-office-open-first-cbd-co-working-space The Business Times en 2026-06-25T19:24:20+08:00 JustCo’s the boring office to open first CBD co-working space https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/moneymax-prices-rm200-million-3-year-fixed-rate-notes-5-7 The Business Times en 2026-06-25T18:51:58+08:00 MoneyMax prices RM200 million 3-year fixed-rate notes at 5.7% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/ibm-unveils-tech-chip-smaller-1-nanometer-ai-computing-push The Business Times en 2026-06-25T18:44:36+08:00 IBM unveils tech for chip smaller than 1 nanometer in AI computing push https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-jun-252 The Business Times en 2026-06-25T18:30:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Jun 25) https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iraq-consider-all-options-if-opec-quota-not-raised-weighs-exit-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-06-25T18:29:17+08:00 Iraq to consider all options if Opec quota not raised, weighs exit, sources say https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-investors-are-reshaping-portfolios-focus-capital-preservation-survey The Business Times en 2026-06-25T18:24:31+08:00 Singapore investors are reshaping portfolios with a focus on capital preservation: survey https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/staying-power-scandinavian-design The Business Times en 2026-06-25T18:00:00+08:00 The staying power of Scandinavian design https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9bd3fc0c0073d23b1c4b124fc773401ad50f7151463c0103282162a7a3fafd3e At 3daysofdesign, Danish design brand Fritz Hansen threw a street party dubbed the Fritz Hansen Sound Club. At 3daysofdesign, Danish design brand Fritz Hansen threw a street party dubbed the Fritz Hansen Sound Club. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/willin-low-makes-mod-sin-comeback-casa-mori The Business Times en 2026-06-25T18:00:00+08:00 Willin Low makes mod-Sin comeback at Casa Mori https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/future-tv-lots-choice-lots-hassle The Business Times en 2026-06-25T18:00:00+08:00 The future of TV: lots of choice, lots of hassle https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/ura-releases-two-smaller-housing-sites-sin-ming-kallang-sale The Business Times en 2026-06-25T17:22:47+08:00 URA releases two smaller housing sites in Sin Ming, Kallang for sale https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/europe-roasts-heatwave-asias-air-con-makers-grab-some-cool-cash The Business Times en 2026-06-25T17:07:10+08:00 As Europe roasts in a heatwave, Asia’s air-con makers grab some cool cash https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bordeaux-was-once-toast-world-now-even-locals-dont-drink-it The Business Times en 2026-06-25T17:00:00+08:00 Bordeaux was once the toast of the world. Now, even the locals don’t drink it https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02efc4c15ddf4db83befa565436a06ea52a020f07bdeb60b4685eba8e4e6e11d Francois Perville, the proprietor of Au Bistrot, attributes the absence of bordeaux on Bordeaux’s tables more to demographics than to taste or cost. Francois Perville, the proprietor of Au Bistrot, attributes the absence of bordeaux on Bordeaux’s tables more to demographics than to taste or cost. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/valley-point-could-be-hidden-gem-frasers-propertys-s2-1-billion-hospitality-asset-light-proposal The Business Times en 2026-06-25T16:47:22+08:00 Valley Point could be the hidden gem in Frasers Property’s S$2.1 billion hospitality ‘asset-light’ proposal https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nikkei-marks-record-closing-high-ai-shares-rally-micron-forecast The Business Times en 2026-06-25T16:44:35+08:00 Nikkei marks record closing high as AI shares rally on Micron forecast https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/european-shares-gain-upbeat-micron-forecast-revives-ai-rally The Business Times en 2026-06-25T16:36:01+08:00 European shares gain as upbeat Micron forecast revives AI rally https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/apple-intel-chip-deal-makes-strategic-sense-production-years-away The Business Times en 2026-06-25T16:03:04+08:00 Apple-Intel chip deal makes strategic sense but production is years away https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/scientists-seek-clues-longevity-three-brazilian-sisters-over-100 The Business Times en 2026-06-25T15:58:23+08:00 Scientists seek clues to longevity from three Brazilian sisters over 100 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/renault-plans-800-engineering-job-cuts-france-amid-intense-chinese-competition The Business Times en 2026-06-25T15:57:34+08:00 Renault plans 800 engineering job cuts in France amid intense Chinese competition https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/e-commerce-job-cuts-signal-s-e-asias-shift-scaling-deeper-user-engagement The Business Times en 2026-06-25T15:56:34+08:00 E-commerce job cuts signal S-E Asia’s shift from scaling to deeper user engagement https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-government-blueprint-nudges-boj-fuel-demand-clouding-rates-path The Business Times en 2026-06-25T15:36:58+08:00 Japan’s government blueprint nudges BOJ to fuel demand, clouding rates path https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/swiss-cinemas-offer-seniors-refuge-heatwave-hits The Business Times en 2026-06-25T15:35:19+08:00 Swiss cinemas offer seniors a refuge as heatwave hits https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/large-us-banks-can-weather-hypothetical-downturn-several-raise-dividends-fed The Business Times en 2026-06-25T15:31:35+08:00 Large US banks can weather hypothetical downturn, several raise dividends: Fed https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hm-reports-q2-profit-miss-tighter-inventory-hit-sales The Business Times en 2026-06-25T15:18:31+08:00 H&M reports Q2 profit miss as tighter inventory hit sales  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/its-too-soon-breathe-easy-chinas-economy The Business Times en 2026-06-25T15:07:26+08:00 It’s too soon to breathe easy on China’s economy https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/singpost-expects-huge-dip-low-value-parcels-eu-initially-customs-duty-takes-effect The Business Times en 2026-06-25T15:00:00+08:00 SingPost expects huge dip in low-value parcels to EU initially as customs duty takes effect https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-weighing-us2-billion-cut-prabowos-signature-free-meals-programme-sources The Business Times en 2026-06-25T14:48:37+08:00 Indonesia weighing US$2 billion cut to Prabowo’s signature free meals programme: sources https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/china-raise-refined-fuel-export-allowance-july-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-06-25T14:44:59+08:00 China to raise refined fuel export allowance in July, sources say https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australias-housing-slump-wipes-us128-billion-top-two-markets The Business Times en 2026-06-25T14:44:01+08:00 Australia’s housing slump wipes US$128 billion off top two markets https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australia-home-prices-may-fall-8-after-surging-years The Business Times en 2026-06-25T14:21:23+08:00 Australia home prices may fall up to 8% after surging for years https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/73-dana-lam-opens-her-first-solo-art-exhibition The Business Times en 2026-06-25T14:10:00+08:00 At 73, Dana Lam opens her first solo art exhibition https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-export-growth-slightly-below-forecast-may-shipments-china-fall The Business Times en 2026-06-25T13:32:55+08:00 Thai export growth slightly below forecast in May, shipments to China fall https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-forest-city-family-office-push-gains-traction-ecosystem-gaps-remain The Business Times en 2026-06-25T13:23:20+08:00 Malaysia’s Forest City family office push gains traction, but ecosystem gaps remain https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-pushes-rating-firms-review-aaa-glut-bond-market The Business Times en 2026-06-25T13:03:28+08:00 China pushes rating firms to review AAA glut in bond market https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/chinas-central-bank-add-tool-better-manage-short-term-liquidity The Business Times en 2026-06-25T12:55:04+08:00 China’s central bank to add tool to better manage short-term liquidity https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/hong-kong-dollar-nears-weak-end-low-volatility-cheap-rates The Business Times en 2026-06-25T12:02:16+08:00 Hong Kong dollar nears weak end on low volatility, cheap rates https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/travel-wellness/short-term-monitoring-method-s-driving-habit-change-singapores-diabetics The Business Times en 2026-06-25T12:00:00+08:00 A short-term monitoring method that’s driving habit change for Singapore’s diabetics https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-takaichi-unveils-370-trillion-yen-long-term-spending-plan The Business Times en 2026-06-25T11:59:04+08:00 Japan’s Takaichi unveils 370 trillion yen long-term spending plan https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-koreas-surging-equity-volatility-draws-meme-stock-comparisons The Business Times en 2026-06-25T11:44:59+08:00 South Korea’s surging equity volatility draws meme-stock comparisons https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/chinas-future-industries-push-triggers-flood-venture-capital-bubble-concerns The Business Times en 2026-06-25T11:28:14+08:00 China’s ‘future industries’ push triggers flood of venture capital, bubble concerns https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/digitalbridge-said-explore-options-malaysias-aims-data-centre The Business Times en 2026-06-25T11:25:06+08:00 DigitalBridge is said to explore options for Malaysia’s Aims Data Centre https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/china-flags-top-state-financial-firms-tax-evasion-improper-loans The Business Times en 2026-06-25T10:43:23+08:00 China flags top state financial firms for tax evasion, improper loans https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/sk-hynix-micron-solidify-memory-chips-runaway-stars-ai The Business Times en 2026-06-25T10:42:08+08:00 SK Hynix, Micron solidify memory chips as runaway stars of AI https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/aseans-gift-world-hormuz-crisis-sharpens-philippines-push-south-china-sea-code The Business Times en 2026-06-25T10:31:54+08:00 ‘Asean’s gift to the world’: Hormuz crisis sharpens Philippines’ push for South China Sea code https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-emerges-south-east-asias-surprise-ai-stock-winner The Business Times en 2026-06-25T10:15:25+08:00 Thailand emerges as South-east Asia’s surprise AI stock winner https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bank-japan-sees-ai-export-boom-cushioning-economy-oil-price-shock The Business Times en 2026-06-25T10:07:34+08:00 Bank of Japan sees AI export boom cushioning economy from oil price shock https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-starts-marketing-record-5-billion-euros-sovereign-bonds The Business Times en 2026-06-25T09:49:58+08:00 China starts marketing record 5 billion euros of sovereign bonds https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-steadies-near-us4000-stronger-dollar-rate-outlook-weigh The Business Times en 2026-06-25T09:41:16+08:00 Gold steadies near US$4,000 as stronger dollar, rate outlook weigh https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/sk-hynix-jumps-12-us-listing-plan-boosts-valuation-hopes The Business Times en 2026-06-25T09:36:49+08:00 SK Hynix jumps 12% as US listing plan boosts valuation hopes https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asia-stocks-jump-us-futures-micron-outlook The Business Times en 2026-06-25T09:36:24+08:00 Asia stocks jump with US futures on Micron outlook https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/hormuz-reopening-quickly-flooding-oil-markets-supply The Business Times en 2026-06-25T09:12:48+08:00 Hormuz reopening is quickly flooding oil markets with supply https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/micron-soars-after-ai-fuelled-sales-forecast-shatters-estimates The Business Times en 2026-06-25T08:59:30+08:00 Micron soars after AI-fuelled sales forecast shatters estimates https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-oue-reit-oue-ltd-frasers-property-vicom-uob The Business Times en 2026-06-25T08:39:42+08:00 Stocks to watch: OUE Reit, OUE Ltd, Frasers Property, Vicom, UOB https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/oue-reit-selling-crowne-plaza-changi-airport-s500-million-unitholders-get-special-payout The Business Times en 2026-06-25T08:26:52+08:00 OUE Reit selling Crowne Plaza Changi Airport for S$500 million; unitholders to get special payout https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/frasers-property-proposes-s2-1-billion-restructuring-hospitality-portfolio The Business Times en 2026-06-25T08:25:32+08:00 Frasers Property proposes S$2.1 billion restructuring of hospitality portfolio https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/thailand-philippines-primed-next-supply-chain-rising-stars The Business Times en 2026-06-25T08:25:00+08:00 Thailand, Philippines primed as next supply chain ‘rising stars’ https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/higher-longer-us-rates-could-boost-singapore-banks-earnings-beyond-2026-analysts The Business Times en 2026-06-25T08:00:00+08:00 Higher-for-longer US rates could boost Singapore banks’ earnings beyond 2026: analysts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a37fa56ab5d71f211a52622214e47817caa956a89f44ad3ec8a1cf420b342760 Generics of Singapore Banks ATM Higher rates generally support profitability by lifting interest income earned on loans and other assets, analysts say. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-accuses-alibaba-illicitly-accessing-ai-models The Business Times en 2026-06-25T07:43:18+08:00 Anthropic accuses Alibaba of ‘illicitly’ accessing AI models https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/unitrees-ipo-will-test-embodied-ai-valuation-shortcut The Business Times en 2026-06-25T07:30:00+08:00 Unitree’s IPO will test the ‘embodied AI’ valuation shortcut https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/68107a2a9a63b61c2928f5bbfcc852303ef18701cc22fec9e37c47f88782abfd Unitree Robotics' humanoid robots put up a martial arts display in the company's headquarters in Hangzhou, China. Unitree Robotics' humanoid robots put up a martial arts display in the company's headquarters in Hangzhou, China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/employers-want-ai-fluent-employees-hiring-them-challenge The Business Times en 2026-06-25T07:15:00+08:00 Employers want AI-fluent employees. Hiring them is the challenge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fae26947cc0a753347e90cac625959371f7bac2c87b2464c848acf0ad743adfa In hiring for AI-fluent users, companies will do well to better define and test applicants on their capacity for human oversight. In hiring for AI-fluent users, companies will do well to better define and test applicants on their capacity for human oversight. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/asian-consumers-face-higher-food-prices-war-disruptions-trigger-plastics-shortages The Business Times en 2026-06-25T07:05:16+08:00 Asian consumers face higher food prices as war disruptions trigger plastics shortages https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-threat-already-within-banks The Business Times en 2026-06-25T07:00:00+08:00 The AI threat is already within banks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1402c5ecf75d7066ee9f1be21cbb4e49b8ff7d450a3b489c93496d78cfb82461 Controls that regulators still treat as the gold standard, such as SMS one-time passwords, are now near obsolete. Controls that regulators still treat as the gold standard, such as SMS one-time passwords, are now near obsolete. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trump-republican-senator-engage-shouting-match-over-iran-war The Business Times en 2026-06-25T06:27:23+08:00 Trump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over Iran war https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/oil-erases-wartime-gains-more-tankers-transit-hormuz The Business Times en 2026-06-25T06:01:17+08:00 Oil erases wartime gains as more tankers transit Hormuz https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nasdaq-sp-end-lower-tech-stocks-fall The Business Times en 2026-06-25T05:43:25+08:00 Nasdaq, S&P end lower as tech stocks fall https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-tread-water-iran-uncertainty-weighs-rheinmetall-slumps The Business Times en 2026-06-25T05:30:30+08:00 European shares tread water as Iran uncertainty weighs, Rheinmetall slumps https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/has-singapore-dream-become-harder-reach The Business Times en 2026-06-25T05:00:00+08:00 Has the Singapore dream become harder to reach? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c563078d49b98e9e2934ef07db6bb6c0f37d87f70bba001de2628f508da72318 (From right) Professor Wei-Jun Jean Yung, Associate Professor Walter Theseira and host Claressa Monteiro. (From right) Professor Wei-Jun Jean Yung, Associate Professor Walter Theseira and host Claressa Monteiro. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-broadcom-unveil-chip-run-models-faster-cheaper The Business Times en 2026-06-24T23:07:57+08:00 OpenAI, Broadcom unveil chip to run models faster, cheaper https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6699589f2c16751946f3320f8182778febf4dac91b96dc1b0d8a6c75b70e31db OpenAI plans to spend tens of billions of dollars on Broadcom chips. OpenAI plans to spend tens of billions of dollars on Broadcom chips. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-new-single-family-home-sales-post-second-straight-monthly-decline The Business Times en 2026-06-24T22:40:41+08:00 US new single-family home sales post second straight monthly decline https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-online-spending-hits-us8-3-billion-amazon-prime-day-kicks-adobe-says The Business Times en 2026-06-24T22:01:37+08:00 US online spending hits US$8.3 billion as Amazon Prime Day kicks off, Adobe says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f94e65426c319d9f2410f14509b9a78f3521b65efdba7c40c8788d6449b536b6 Online spending on Tuesday is tracking ahead of its projections and marks the biggest e-commerce day so far in 2026, Adobe said. Online spending on Tuesday is tracking ahead of its projections and marks the biggest e-commerce day so far in 2026, Adobe said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-subdued-tech-steadies-micron-earnings-focus The Business Times en 2026-06-24T21:45:27+08:00 Wall St subdued as tech steadies, Micron earnings in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/25a5fc96c59d26410ae771691bb92cdb06233b135975d8bea17c8fedeeb3715d The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 6.1 points, or 0.01 per cent, at the open to 51,660.75. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 6.1 points, or 0.01 per cent, at the open to 51,660.75. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/brent-hits-lowest-start-iran-war-expectations-smoother-oil-flows-hormuz The Business Times en 2026-06-24T21:18:39+08:00 Brent hits lowest since before start of Iran war on expectations of smoother oil flows via Hormuz https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d03c3ed880a855787b67e5c114bb105b25f2dd75fa09daf3799aea6e174df736 Brent crude futures were down US$2.32, or 3.01 per cent, at US$74.76 a barrel by 1218 GMT on Wednesday. Brent crude futures were down US$2.32, or 3.01 per cent, at US$74.76 a barrel by 1218 GMT on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/binance-vows-stay-europe-despite-licence-setback The Business Times en 2026-06-24T21:16:10+08:00 Binance vows to stay in Europe despite licence setback https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9f8af68b0829f9d8ffbd2f25b9ee9eb2c67bb5760d9143160a7abc231e50dc56 Officials are concerned about the company’s past penalties for money laundering, its complex international structure and what they viewed as a risk-taking culture. Officials are concerned about the company’s past penalties for money laundering, its complex international structure and what they viewed as a risk-taking culture. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-energy-shock-cut-eurozone-growth-0-4-percentage-point-ecb The Business Times en 2026-06-24T21:11:41+08:00 Iran energy shock to cut eurozone growth by 0.4 percentage point: ECB https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ede6d921ba117bf5bfdd01362c535edda0cdd080a56e7e901bc6b8853220825 The European Central Bank expects the eurozone economy to grow by 0.8% this year, 1.2% in 2027 and 1.5% in 2028. The European Central Bank expects the eurozone economy to grow by 0.8% this year, 1.2% in 2027 and 1.5% in 2028. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/quest-global-capital-vietnam-eyes-msci-upgrade-indonesia-fights-downgrade-risk The Business Times en 2026-06-24T21:05:58+08:00 The quest for global capital: Vietnam eyes MSCI upgrade as Indonesia fights downgrade risk https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinese-ev-makers-are-shut-out-india-their-tech-isnt The Business Times en 2026-06-24T20:13:41+08:00 Chinese EV makers are shut out of India – but their tech isn’t https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cb2deefa3d0d8a62f460feb5bd31b98913b98a91a665d194273fabed52ff280b Tata Motors says that it will use Chery’s carmaking platform to manufacture premium EVs in India. Tata Motors says that it will use Chery’s carmaking platform to manufacture premium EVs in India. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/meta-microsoft-lead-us850-billion-boom-data-centre-leases The Business Times en 2026-06-24T20:07:47+08:00 Meta, Microsoft lead US$850 billion boom in data centre leases https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/93299bad7a3029e3aabf05a1c49a2735104e18cec398878bcf34283995060723 Meta added US$79 billion in new data centre commitments, bringing the total to US$182.9 billion as of March 31. Meta added US$79 billion in new data centre commitments, bringing the total to US$182.9 billion as of March 31. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/ringgit-sinks-seven-month-low-despite-record-bond-inflows-fed-fears-dominate The Business Times en 2026-06-24T19:49:25+08:00 Ringgit sinks to seven-month low despite record bond inflows as Fed fears dominate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7cf4ae899545bec22ff5196393111252dcf6a904df2d26fac455303ea6854e5b CMG20251118-HengYY01 /王彦燕/ 马币、令吉[SPH] Singapore Dollars & Malaysia Ringgit bills,Singapore’s strong exchange rate，currency兑换率、马币、新元 Malaysia Ringgit 马来西亚令吉、马币 The ringgit has weakened in spite of robust domestic fundamentals, including stronger trade data and steady inflation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/qualcomm-talks-provide-custom-chip-design-services-bytedance-sources The Business Times en 2026-06-24T19:36:31+08:00 Qualcomm in talks to provide custom chip-design services to ByteDance: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/05cd1fab7596826786808f6c2c6508a0a0ea79b1efd4f7b7d95d15afeae71acd Qualcomm is the world’s largest supplier of smartphone modem chips, which manage cellular communications. Qualcomm is the world’s largest supplier of smartphone modem chips, which manage cellular communications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-coal-power-rise-again-2026-reversing-first-decade-decline The Business Times en 2026-06-24T19:33:39+08:00 China's coal power on the rise again in 2026, reversing first-in-a-decade decline https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0fb5eea431acddc91cbf7e2ebb92bd7c309fcc16d4934123b84eb51ee84850d4 The world’s biggest power consumer increased its usage of thermal power by 3.4 per cent year-on-year in the first five months of the year to 2.53 trillion kilowatt-hours. The world’s biggest power consumer increased its usage of thermal power by 3.4 per cent year-on-year in the first five months of the year to 2.53 trillion kilowatt-hours. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/buyer-england-striker-harry-kanes-former-mansion-must-pay-ps3-4-million-after-abandoning-deal The Business Times en 2026-06-24T19:27:19+08:00 Buyer for England striker Harry Kane’s former mansion must pay £3.4 million after abandoning deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/70808f351c0fb9cb8ba0dcd4eeeb20c730b361009cd9ca4982bd6004102e40be The house sits on a road just off Bishops Avenue, a north London street known as “Billionaire’s Row”. The house sits on a road just off Bishops Avenue, a north London street known as “Billionaire’s Row”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uob-sets-tech-oversight-committee-board-reshuffle The Business Times en 2026-06-24T19:26:45+08:00 UOB sets up tech oversight committee in board reshuffle https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/df950fcf8582cd03f2456e2d0521e464e5582e12d40baecb304e4286556d31aa UOB's new Board Technology Committee will guide the bank's technology and digital strategy. UOB's new Board Technology Committee will oversee the bank's technology risk management, operational resilience and governance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/deadly-heatwave-grips-europe The Business Times en 2026-06-24T19:23:12+08:00 Deadly heatwave grips Europe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a6075dc70411cd2e483e4abea3b10384a7acf74dbcd20344b69eab1faa3ce0f In Britain, on course for its hottest June day ever, the Met Office weather service issued only the second extreme-heat weather warning in history. In Britain, on course for its hottest June day ever, the Met Office weather service issued only the second extreme-heat weather warning in history. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-close-higher-sti-0-2 The Business Times en 2026-06-24T19:09:31+08:00 Singapore stocks close higher; STI up 0.2% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f80d777cd140e0693f6ee3f7305f299f93706bde0fca256a228bcab1b4539304 Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 306 to 251, after 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.9 billion change hands. Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 306 to 251, after 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.9 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/jpmorgan-appoints-new-co-heads-south-east-asia-investment-banking The Business Times en 2026-06-24T18:58:57+08:00 JPMorgan appoints new co-heads for South-east Asia investment banking https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/vicoms-long-serving-ceo-sim-wing-yew-retire-deputy-step The Business Times en 2026-06-24T18:45:45+08:00 Vicom’s long-serving CEO Sim Wing Yew to retire, deputy to step up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c242e0cfdb7ec93a789bd46f98dcc8c7288b27e0598fcec34f66bf3ec82ba92 Sim Wing Yew, chief executive of Vicom, will be stepping down as chief executive office after 14 years at the helm. Sim Wing Yew, chief executive of Vicom, will be stepping down after 14 years at the helm. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-jun-241 The Business Times en 2026-06-24T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Jun 24) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/292c0f4975702eb2d50e4aee4a3967170534471b52a61aefe0eccb151c7d99d3 From left: Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, and Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo at a press briefing on the Economic Strategy Review's midterm update in January. From left: Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, and Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo at a press briefing on the Economic Strategy Review's midterm update in January. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ceo-sing-lun-industrial-mark-lee-succeeds-teo-siong-seng-sbf-chairman The Business Times en 2026-06-24T18:38:06+08:00 CEO of Sing Lun Industrial Mark Lee succeeds Teo Siong Seng as SBF chairman https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54cb602ebcca50e1b0b820f9077a6526a8bc40d0eb32b43f0a58ea2584a0d528 Above: CEO of Sing Lun Industrial Mark lee. Mark Lee, CEO of Sing Lun Industrial, was elected chairman of the Singapore Business Federation at the federation's annual general meeting on Wednesday (Jun 24). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/ai-cant-match-human-advisers-wealthy-clients-hsbc-survey-shows The Business Times en 2026-06-24T18:01:20+08:00 AI can’t match human advisers for wealthy clients, HSBC survey shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd30163a85726733adbb10bdd58cd7c6d6074873984d6ec1cebe629bbbdaec14 The HSBC survey shows that 62 per cent of wealthy people still turn to human professionals as the main source of investment ideas. The HSBC survey shows that 62% of wealthy people still turn to human professionals as the main source of investment ideas. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/andy-burnham-wants-change-define-his-leadership The Business Times en 2026-06-24T18:00:00+08:00 Andy Burnham wants change to define his leadership https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/436aae3e11fb08b75902cd5c4a94f3aa99c2767b504cdf35f473300c0a4851d5 It is unclear how much Andy Burnham's popularity in north-west England, home to Manchester, will extend to other areas of the UK. It is unclear how much Andy Burnham's popularity in north-west England, home to Manchester, will extend to other areas of the UK. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/german-business-sentiment-rises-june-ifo-says The Business Times en 2026-06-24T17:54:05+08:00 German business sentiment rises in June, Ifo says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cf958e12f6cba28d83ceba0e67263bcc47f929c9ccafc19a0bf2e8f9262439a4 The rise suggests that the impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran on activity is easing. The rise suggests that the impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran on activity is easing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/australias-central-bank-still-has-work-do-reduce-inflation-deputy-governor-says The Business Times en 2026-06-24T17:44:34+08:00 Australia’s central bank still has work to do to reduce inflation, deputy governor says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a7d69839432e90ae3efb9bd945fbb57c76f05804eac34a1b1b16bc92b4a70032 Signs show that the labour market in Australia is cooling, with the unemployment rate edging up to a 4½-year high of 4.5 per cent in April. Signs show that the labour market in Australia is cooling, with the unemployment rate edging up to a 4½-year high of 4.5 per cent in April. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-releases-economic-strategy-review-final-report-more-detailed-proposals The Business Times en 2026-06-24T17:37:46+08:00 Singapore releases Economic Strategy Review Final Report with more detailed proposals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce5a4d663b0566aa50fd8149dd342c3f4684113bb899ccf3b6dea90275c0aef4 Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow (left), Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong (middle), and Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo (right) at a press briefing during the mid-term update of the Economic Strategy Review. From left: Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo meeting the media to deliver the midterm update on the Economic Strategy Review in January. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/intense-ai-use-still-rare-among-eurozone-firms-ecb-researchers-find The Business Times en 2026-06-24T17:34:12+08:00 Intense AI use still rare among eurozone firms, ECB researchers find https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e72f8df09b22ee89f70a698d3b14986c83065e9d881fe908491e01751c06769 Younger firms used AI more intensely than older companies and use was skewed towards high-tech, knowledge-intensive services, the survey found. Younger firms used AI more intensely than older companies and use was skewed towards high-tech, knowledge-intensive services, the survey found. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/sk-hynix-seeks-45-45-trillion-won-us-listing-fund-ai-boom The Business Times en 2026-06-24T17:18:00+08:00 SK Hynix seeks 45.45 trillion won with US listing to fund AI boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5442302fb4013954b0b4a48f425c7de45fc754e82d0517e2dd5ff012b83155b6 SK Hynix expects trading to start on Jul 10, according to a regulatory filing on Wednesday (Jun 24). SK Hynix expects trading to start on Jul 10, according to a regulatory filing on Wednesday (Jun 24). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-calls-probe-petrol-price-gouging The Business Times en 2026-06-24T17:09:31+08:00 Trump calls for probe into petrol price ‘gouging’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/78d4b4d3df3776a849bc9c28d772a72fdb9c92e59988d2cb37e2790b62695e29 The average price of petrol in the US is US$3.906 a gallon on Jun 24, GasBuddy data shows, down more than 14% from May. The average price of petrol in the US is US$3.906 a gallon on Jun 24, GasBuddy data shows, down more than 14% from May. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/dont-park-bus-s-reits-now-time-goal-rush The Business Times en 2026-06-24T17:08:27+08:00 Don’t ‘park the bus’ with S-Reits. Now is the time for a goal rush https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/06bde422a27b07e41d25f485ac0c845875eed732537f9feb9be650ecf2155926 Uruguay were stunned by Cape Verde's defending heroics. But investors should consider going on the offensive. Uruguay were stunned by Cape Verde's defending heroics at the World Cup. But investors should consider going on the offensive. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/singapore-tech-unfazed-global-sell-low-ai-exposure-supportive-macro-data The Business Times en 2026-06-24T17:05:59+08:00 Singapore tech unfazed by global sell-off on low AI exposure, supportive macro data https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c56a1e15fbe81abbc5fcc873d2d37f8f19e2e3df6bb953f39f89ea7adfd273c Asian stocks fell sharply on Tuesday, with the drop particularly stark in South Korea, where the Kospi plunged over 6% before rebounding on Wednesday morning. Asian stocks fell sharply on Tuesday, with the drop particularly stark in South Korea, where the Kospi plunged over 6% before rebounding on Wednesday morning. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-defends-unfreezing-iran-funds-part-deal The Business Times en 2026-06-24T17:00:41+08:00 Trump defends unfreezing Iran funds as part of deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2a6ebd6cf7f627fc0283a9e72e65b03873f88faae9db8ac1c42cca394726e0b US President Donald Trump has said in a social media post that Iran had agreed to the "highest level nuclear inspections long into the future". US President Donald Trump has said in a social media post that Iran had agreed to the "highest level nuclear inspections long into the future". https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/haze-beckons-south-east-asias-planters-come-under-strain-godzilla-el-nino-may-just-be-start The Business Times en 2026-06-24T16:55:56+08:00 Haze beckons as South-east Asia’s planters come under strain. A ‘Godzilla’ El Nino may just be the start https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/edf07f9cae2e7951bb36415e8dce6340cc5fd4d0a17ceb5f23f7722035b4d49b Market pressures have squeezed margins for agricultural producers, which could prompt growers to turn to the cost-cutting “slash-and-burn” methods of clearing land. Market pressures have squeezed margins for agricultural producers, which could prompt growers to turn to cost-cutting “slash-and-burn” methods of clearing land. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/netherlands-lobbies-us-drop-chip-curbs-targeting-asml-sales-china The Business Times en 2026-06-24T16:48:51+08:00 Netherlands lobbies US to drop chip curbs targeting ASML sales to China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b054ca87a61cc40f442167e3223aeb449f4c88b3813bce0721cfc987d89c95a1 The Dutch government is keen to protect Veldhoven, Netherlands-based ASML, which is Europe’s most valuable company. The Dutch government is keen to protect Veldhoven, Netherlands-based ASML, which is Europe’s most valuable company. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-provides-us210-million-loan-energy-transition-partnership-under-singapores-blended-finance The Business Times en 2026-06-24T16:39:03+08:00 DBS provides US$210 million loan to energy transition partnership under Singapore’s blended finance initiative https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/db76227e27247060315e8b2d2877f652bf4e4c384aefe910f33d44aa16b0430b Earlier in May, DBS contributed US$75 million to Fast-P's flagship Green Investments Partnership fund. Earlier in May, DBS contributed US$75 million to Fast-P's flagship Green Investments Partnership fund. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nikkei-falls-fed-rate-hike-bets-tech-valuation-concerns The Business Times en 2026-06-24T16:37:34+08:00 Nikkei falls on Fed rate-hike bets, tech valuation concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/99ac7c0d311ba251ea1541b29f1333e1f7c588cc28cda3cc7d5aecd320fcee5f The Nikkei 225 slid 0.88 per cent to close at 69,174.97 on Wednesday, retreating further from a record high reached on Monday. The Nikkei 225 slid 0.88 per cent to close at 69,174.97 on Wednesday, retreating further from a record high reached on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/airpods-maker-luxshare-gauges-interest-us3-billion-hong-kong-listing The Business Times en 2026-06-24T16:34:15+08:00 AirPods maker Luxshare gauges interest for US$3 billion Hong Kong listing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a6d62667694d36201e7b0b988e3292ac1d1c795aec57d90ed0d93c5143607bcc The firm's shares in Shenzhen have more than doubled over the past year, giving it a market capitalisation of more than US$77 billion. The firm's shares in Shenzhen have more than doubled over the past year, giving it a market capitalisation of more than US$77 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/airbus-a380-aircraft-require-checks-possible-wing-cracks The Business Times en 2026-06-24T16:17:28+08:00 Airbus A380 aircraft require checks for possible wing cracks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5eca3bc15697478f45904369e549dd0d3d2aab5abd03a13aa381420e3b86cf0d “It has been determined that the cracks found on certain aeroplanes could reduce the structural integrity of the wing,” the European Union Aviation Agency said. “It has been determined that the cracks found on certain aeroplanes could reduce the structural integrity of the wing,” the European Union Aviation Agency said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bank-japans-governor-ueda-reiterates-risk-inflation-exceeding-2-target-signals-further-rate-hikes The Business Times en 2026-06-24T16:15:50+08:00 Bank of Japan’s governor Ueda reiterates risk of inflation exceeding 2% target, signals further rate hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4eeeecbae3a64b388a29e2ade0f60674f635bb7b9d757e52f8384df3f7516143 “With underlying inflation moving towards 2 per cent and financial conditions remaining accommodative," BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda said in speech. “With underlying inflation moving towards 2 per cent and financial conditions remaining accommodative," BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda said in speech. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-developer-shimaos-hong-kong-hotels-seized-and-put-sale-lenders The Business Times en 2026-06-24T16:10:15+08:00 China developer Shimao’s Hong Kong hotels seized and put on sale by lenders https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d3e4f7cceaa3c88a2714db130747e02e9764e0277ca10ec2e3626dbdef145337 The Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Hong Kong. The Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Hong Kong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/asias-demand-middle-eastern-oil-slows-after-three-week-buying-spree The Business Times en 2026-06-24T15:50:23+08:00 Asia’s demand for Middle Eastern oil slows after three-week buying spree https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3eef416f385deb93ae1aac5814d472811736d9d2a2b8cd6462ba6b15d7267480 Some in the market are assessing whether storing crude could be an option for the impending wave of supply. Some in the market are assessing whether storing crude could be an option for the impending wave of supply. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-muted-investors-assess-us-iran-talks The Business Times en 2026-06-24T15:45:38+08:00 European shares muted as investors assess US-Iran talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d82e0c3caf8baa2c817b9560d50165e38c160a12ed7118439558d7b3e89dc50d The Stoxx 600 index edged 0.02 per cent lower to 634.50 points by 0715 GMT on Wednesday. The Stoxx 600 index edged 0.02 per cent lower to 634.50 points by 0715 GMT on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/japan-plans-better-manage-war-chest-yen-intervention The Business Times en 2026-06-24T15:33:18+08:00 Japan plans to better manage war chest for yen intervention https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/876e61945c5872729985df4d63c466a477c6ae1040eee245967ccbb5e66663b4 The plans reflect the government’s desire to boost returns on the reserves and help replenish its tattered finances. Tokyo resumed massive intervention in late April when the currency slid past 160 per dollar, with a US$73 billion yen-buying operation, leading to a record 5.6% drop in reserves in May, https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/rbi-governor-says-it-premature-discuss-rate-hikes The Business Times en 2026-06-24T15:28:32+08:00 RBI governor says it is premature to discuss rate hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c366c3106d4baafcc5052f0e06e689c9ed23bdc7459183cd8d02b0413b5d3d4 Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra says the monetary policy committee is keeping a close eye on both monsoon and crude prices.  Reserve Bank of India governor Sanjay Malhotra says the monetary policy committee is keeping a close eye on both monsoon and crude prices. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/temaseks-seatown-oman-wealth-fund-invest-vinpearls-us255-million-private-credit The Business Times en 2026-06-24T15:25:45+08:00 Temasek’s SeaTown, Oman wealth fund invest in Vinpearl’s US$255 million private credit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/20fc635e1eb90700537152e3e4b41c5058700d7c2ec3e95794212c1e01d03710 The proceeds will provide additional resources for the long-term expansion plans of Vinpearl, Vingroup’s hospitality arm. The proceeds will provide additional resources for the long-term expansion plans of Vinpearl, Vingroup’s hospitality arm. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/targeted-credit-relief-vietnam-steers-funding-vingroup-sun-group-masterise-megaprojects The Business Times en 2026-06-24T15:12:32+08:00 Targeted credit relief: Vietnam steers funding to Vingroup, Sun Group, Masterise megaprojects https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d1b396e1584ec087f3becbef7df0dd33f04aef7cd083dd09e6083551affba061 An artist’s impression of some infrastructure projects being developed by Sun Group in preparation for the Apec summit in 2027, on Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island. The developments are among eligible projects under the State Bank of Vietnam's new credit relief scheme. The eligible projects include Sun Group’s developments linked to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Phu Quoc in 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/who-captures-value-singapores-s37-billion-frontier-tech-bet The Business Times en 2026-06-24T14:48:05+08:00 Who captures the value in Singapore’s S$37 billion frontier tech bet? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/londoners-complain-unbearable-heat-citys-modern-housing The Business Times en 2026-06-24T14:34:58+08:00 Londoners complain of ‘unbearable heat’ in city’s modern housing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f9c86d5cd4566c4d3cb5dc4a80b2650108b4a3a6fc12f5f9eab70b610e0ce90 The Greater London Authority has tried to create more and denser housing in tight urban sites. The Greater London Authority has tried to create more and denser housing in tight urban sites. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/emperador-sets-2026-capex-2-4-billion-pesos-more-half-go-towards-whisky-business The Business Times en 2026-06-24T14:27:00+08:00 Emperador sets 2026 capex at 2.4 billion pesos, more than half to go towards whisky business https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/827a64393caa51e4891376aa2c7f7f44af0897ce067836cc8cf9264d69b3246a In 2025, the firm had earmarked 4 billion pesos for its capex. In 2025, the spirits manufacturer earmarked four billion pesos for its capex. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/japans-ntt-targets-us10-billion-offering-largest-asian-corporate-bond-sale-2026 The Business Times en 2026-06-24T14:17:33+08:00 Japan’s NTT targets US$10 billion offering in largest Asian corporate bond sale of 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d78dadbbf0cac5ed8d350b27a0e42dc69f9dddf4a8f5f8e31be5ecd50ba54f61 NTT priced Asia’s largest bond deal offshore in July 2025, raising nearly US$18 billion. NTT priced Asia’s largest bond deal offshore in July 2025, raising nearly US$18 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/aip-backed-blackrock-and-temasek-said-be-interested-stack-data-centres The Business Times en 2026-06-24T13:47:19+08:00 AIP, backed by BlackRock and Temasek, said to be interested in Stack data centres https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08fc6ac3f499063520d43f473099809d8660eb3c9572778f3e3ba6a04d8d5069 Stack’s Apac data centres are in Tokyo, Osaka, Melbourne, Sydney and Johor Bahru in Malaysia. Stack’s Apac data centres are in Tokyo, Osaka, Melbourne, Sydney and Johor Bahru in Malaysia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/collective-stronger-society-adds-4-programmes-extend-wrap-around-support-lower-income-families The Business Times en 2026-06-24T13:39:34+08:00 Collective for a Stronger Society adds 4 programmes to extend ‘wrap-around support’ to lower-income families https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9cfa1383ce308685842e3118bf76ad4397081fc19c5541196a7c0fd7958ea03f CSS now has a total of 21 programmes. Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling (middle, in blue) with CSS’ charity and social service partners at the event announcing the onboarding of the new programmes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/bytedance-seeks-us20-billion-its-largest-ever-offshore-loan The Business Times en 2026-06-24T13:15:36+08:00 ByteDance seeks US$20 billion in its largest-ever offshore loan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/599c76a1d9fdb70d242cb33054bc63a8be2cdcaab3eb03d9788bcf99c9bb3627 ByteDance is weighing plans to boost capital spending to as much as US$70 billion this year to expand its data centres and other AI infrastructure. ByteDance is weighing plans to boost capital spending to as much as US$70 billion this year to expand its data centres and other AI infrastructure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/sia-engineerings-lim-sim-seng-chair-new-skills-and-workforce-development-agency The Business Times en 2026-06-24T13:05:36+08:00 SIA Engineering’s Lim Sim Seng to chair new Skills and Workforce Development Agency https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/db51652efe4be9606abbc2515a87d095c7a4e158006a0612ddbec5dfb32146ca Lim Sim Seng will be supported by 11 other board members representing local enterprises, multinational corporations, the public sector and tripartite partners. Lim Sim Seng will be supported by 11 other board members representing local enterprises, multinational corporations, the public sector and tripartite partners. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/china-gorges-home-grown-foie-gras-france-faces-new-rival The Business Times en 2026-06-24T13:02:07+08:00 As China gorges on home-grown foie gras, France faces a new rival https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/266bd079f882f18f100841c723b799184cbb03dc8c83c102a0d51ad815c9a658 Geese are raised at a farm owned by foie gras producer Changhao Biotechnology in Huoqiu County, Anhui province, China. Geese are raised at a farm owned by foie gras producer Changhao Biotechnology in Huoqiu County, Anhui province, China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-premier-li-downplays-global-trade-disruption-fears-amid-surge-exports The Business Times en 2026-06-24T12:50:27+08:00 China’s Premier Li downplays global trade disruption fears amid surge in exports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/703bdff4dc653171c7312faa5118dc47239e923e0eb978ad9e54e77b4a5e4555 “It should not be China Shock 2.0 – it should be China Opportunity 2.0,” Chinese Premier Li Qiang said. Premier Li Qiang says: “China has a complete industrial system and a vast market space. Any niche product can become a big business and a big industry in our huge market of 1.4 billion people.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/startups/zhipu-said-weigh-multibillion-dollar-share-sale-hong-kong-after-2000-gain The Business Times en 2026-06-24T12:32:11+08:00 Zhipu said to weigh multibillion-dollar share sale in Hong Kong after 2,000% gain https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c25368926be8d1de1bf2aa9d3ed50d4c7f2142aa19adb528f77992859b145b8a A six-month lock-up from its IPO expires on Jul 8. A six-month lock-up from Zhipu's IPO expires on Jul 8. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capitaland-investment-secures-approval-its-second-c-reit-4-8-billion-yuan The Business Times en 2026-06-24T12:30:03+08:00 CapitaLand Investment secures approval for its second C-Reit at 4.8 billion yuan https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/world-cup-turnout-defies-concerns-americans-flock-spectacle The Business Times en 2026-06-24T12:25:07+08:00 World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eb13bac35b1a68522d4965901f3f0571df231578cb63908f79f32454ccca5771 While this year’s World Cup is bigger than its predecessors – totalling 104 matches, up from 64 – attendance is on pace to break the all-time record well before this year’s 64th game. While this year’s World Cup is bigger than its predecessors – totalling 104 matches, up from 64 – attendance is on pace to break the all-time record well before this year’s 64th game. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/softbanks-masayoshi-son-scraps-plan-retire-his-sixties The Business Times en 2026-06-24T12:01:23+08:00 SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son scraps plan to retire in his sixties https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0200118d8c60bbfb79c84149fc3f43ffe42584f6fb356628b2309f65554aff3f Son says that he’s now eager to help accelerate artificial intelligence proliferation and make SoftBank into the world’s preeminent AI-powered robotics company. Masayoshi Son says that he’s now eager to help accelerate AI proliferation and make SoftBank into the world’s preeminent AI-powered robotics company. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/tank-tap-how-people-people-turning-local-beer-production-experience-led-business The Business Times en 2026-06-24T12:00:00+08:00 From tank to tap: How People People is turning local beer production into an experience-led business https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e1fdbab4c94e0618edae44fa6ac45cbae2057ea882606d5a4f192acb1749c576 Head brewer Nick Calder-Scholes leads the brewing programme at People People Brewing Co in Singapore. Head brewer Nick Calder-Scholes leads the brewing programme at People People Brewing Co. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-korea-says-higher-rates-needed-amid-housing-debt-risks The Business Times en 2026-06-24T11:15:43+08:00 Bank of Korea says higher rates needed amid housing, debt risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e7b01a21f64899a71907b253b5a4f425ea13e3e5703e9a9534bf0f3fc6bc4fd6 Policymakers also say that authorities should remain vigilant over potential spillovers from global oil prices, interest rates and currency markets. The BOK says the nation’s financial system remains broadly stable despite heightened uncertainty at home and abroad. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-house-passes-historic-housing-affordability-bill-sending-it-trump The Business Times en 2026-06-24T11:09:56+08:00 US House passes historic housing affordability Bill, sending it to Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0747695317419ca041f858cd38052e65407a04dbad79927e40a192f3c76eb665 The high cost of housing can be traced to a supply shortage nearly 20 years in the making, as construction rates cratered in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis. The high cost of housing can be traced to a supply shortage nearly 20 years in the making, as construction rates cratered in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-central-bank-pledges-stronger-measures-boost-fx-inflows The Business Times en 2026-06-24T10:43:35+08:00 Malaysia central bank pledges stronger measures to boost FX inflows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0371e73f18d8587ca195f14ee50a339d8195e5c04dae18000e4334485cc94ae5 The country’s solid economic fundamentals will continue to underpin the ringgit, Bank Negara Malaysia said in a statement on Jun 24. This is the latest in a string of measures across emerging Asia to bolster currencies, as surging oil prices put pressure on regional exchange rates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/meta-launches-cheaper-range-ai-smart-glasses-starting-299 The Business Times en 2026-06-24T10:43:06+08:00 Meta launches cheaper range of AI smart glasses starting at $299 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/29d0ec4192c56ae2bac0d0895ac71fb832033f04d1583d86beeeec3b06cb90f1 The success of Meta’s glasses has spurred other tech companies to explore the development of similar devices. The success of Meta’s glasses has spurred other tech companies to explore the development of similar devices. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/australia-consumer-prices-slip-may-core-inflation-tops-forecasts The Business Times en 2026-06-24T10:35:25+08:00 Australia consumer prices slip in May, but core inflation tops forecasts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b00b142b89f4c762b4da89dc231ede982c673ebad3ea13f3c8d949f04d50a4fc The RBA has raised interest rates three times this year to 4.35% to head off a war-driven energy shock. The RBA has raised interest rates three times this year to 4.35% to head off a war-driven energy shock. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/samsung-electronics-plans-90-trillion-won-share-buyback The Business Times en 2026-06-24T10:32:27+08:00 Samsung Electronics plans 90 trillion won share buyback https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/47abcd54667d17fb0fdc288bdeeef2ddbb33f9615cc3d4aaa414cf175e7a7fab Samsung is estimated to have to spend 154 trillion won on the bonus, including 40% in taxes. Samsung is estimated to have to spend 154 trillion won on the bonus, including 40% in taxes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-launches-plan-commercial-cargo-and-passenger-drone-services-2030 The Business Times en 2026-06-24T10:21:10+08:00 Malaysia launches plan for commercial cargo and passenger drone services by 2030 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d397514a7ce2767e6be1efc5984d1c3ede265fe251e9f9efac904ca944d9f9de Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the aviation regulator has been instructed to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework. Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the aviation regulator has been instructed to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/tesla-holders-bet-spacex-merger-elon-musks-real-endgame The Business Times en 2026-06-24T10:14:57+08:00 Tesla holders bet on SpaceX merger as Elon Musk’s real endgame https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/77e05ac4e8d844903629670bdf0c18d8e16d5bc7892511a26fd232b33a0f5d72 Tesla’s market capitalisation is roughly US$1.5 trillion, while SpaceX was around US$2 trillion as at Monday’s close, down from US$2.6 trillion a week ago. Tesla’s market capitalisation is roughly US$1.5 trillion, while SpaceX was around US$2 trillion as at Monday’s close, down from US$2.6 trillion a week ago. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/supply-chain-shocks-labour-and-power-constraints-weighing-apac-building-boom-report The Business Times en 2026-06-24T10:10:15+08:00 Supply chain shocks, labour and power constraints weighing on Apac building boom: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69e75c5db24fa1855a6c7e063a17626ba92f90a2cda143ee9b42b5539227439f Delivery risk has become the construction industry's most pressing challenge to navigate amid supply chain disruptions, labour shortages and power constraints. In Singapore, resource constraints are increasing contractor prices and tightening subcontractor capacity as multiple large projects “move forward at pace”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-central-bank-keeps-key-interest-rate-unchanged-expected The Business Times en 2026-06-24T10:01:30+08:00 Thai central bank keeps key interest rate unchanged, as expected https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ae48e07a37281e4f786f4528b4bec37b060bbc0438b755d401235ab19846d710 Thailand could be among the last major Asian economies to raise interest rates as Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines have tightened policy in June. The surge in global energy prices means inflation will remain high this year and moderate next year as supply-side pressures ease, says the central bank. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/ship-insurers-set-major-claims-iran-war-allianz-says The Business Times en 2026-06-24T09:29:17+08:00 Ship insurers set for major claims from Iran War, Allianz says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/48e46ea65c7286afccee24962a766c8ee2e5df82c22f0bd6c7e07a0836cbd67e Allianz has received claims due to the Iran war, some of which could include total losses of vessels, according to its annual safety and shipping review. Allianz has received claims due to the Iran war, some of which could include total losses of vessels, according to its annual safety and shipping review. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/gamestop-ceo-drops-us35-billion-pay-plan-focus-ebay-bid The Business Times en 2026-06-24T09:27:01+08:00 GameStop CEO drops US$35 billion pay plan to focus on eBay bid https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4a1f915eaa31bdc57150bbd5f1103a44b07c7a6864293fbdeb648a2ce042c9d GameStop said that when its board approved the CEO pay plan it had not yet decided to pursue eBay. GameStop said that when its board approved the CEO pay plan it had not yet decided to pursue eBay. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stock-rebound-loses-steam-tsmc-declines The Business Times en 2026-06-24T09:20:09+08:00 Asian stock rebound loses steam as TSMC declines https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e6f0dc58019f5148b333d6953a3c3e46474b71a893d84e0ce4a2bb5066212a75 South Korean stocks opened higher despite massive sell-offs in US semiconductor shares. South Korean stocks opened higher despite massive sell-offs in US semiconductor shares. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/mark-zuckerberg-directed-meta-create-prediction-markets-app The Business Times en 2026-06-24T08:56:56+08:00 Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6149c3ba0e100c99d02e68834eb08f31f83856e4395bd1436b05fe6ee0f01dc0 Staff say Meta aims to direct its social networking audiences towards using the app, which is in development and may not be released. Staff say Meta aims to direct its social networking audiences towards using the app, which is in development and may not be released. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-drops-below-us4100-tech-led-sell-spurs-liquidation The Business Times en 2026-06-24T08:41:05+08:00 Gold drops below US$4,100 as tech-led sell-off spurs liquidation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27275315779eb0708ec3db90553f44649d062674e3de9dfedc9607d3bd7e2aac The tech slump has heaped further pressure on gold, which is already weighed down by concern that lingering inflation risks mean the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates. The tech slump has heaped further pressure on gold, which is already weighed down by concern that lingering inflation risks mean the Fed will hike interest rates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/alibaba-sues-us-being-linked-chinese-military The Business Times en 2026-06-24T08:28:18+08:00 Alibaba sues US for being linked to Chinese military https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ead17e7317b6e39caef3058be8380bbf2296febd8e1e4c0cdb7f23f1d3a5b502 The Pentagon says that Alibaba is indirectly affiliated with China’s state asset regulator, known as Sasac. The Pentagon says that Alibaba is indirectly affiliated with China’s state asset regulator, known as Sasac. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-singtel-sia-mpact-starhub-ho-bee-land-propnex The Business Times en 2026-06-24T08:27:02+08:00 Stocks to watch: Singtel, SIA, MPACT, StarHub, Ho Bee Land, PropNex https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5531fab825eb9869ecfb0932a17f1be8ddf43a88d081584ee6cf8afeb369583a Singtel's wholly owned Australian subsidiary Optus has priced S$200 million 10-year fixed-rate notes at 2.84 per cent. Singtel's wholly owned Australian subsidiary Optus has priced S$200 million 10-year fixed-rate notes at 2.84%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/starhub-deputy-ceo-matthew-williams-succeed-nikhil-eapen-chief-executive The Business Times en 2026-06-24T08:15:27+08:00 StarHub deputy CEO Matthew Williams to succeed Nikhil Eapen as chief executive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/374e22f9c6cf8453b75a8ef28f01c325b7a126ab1cc2f3a103b2caf43b5dfb13 Matthew Williams joined StarHub in May 2025 as chief of the consumer business group, and was appointed deputy CEO on May 1, 2026. Williams, 55, joined StarHub in May 2025 as chief of the consumer business group, and was appointed deputy CEO on May 1, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/airasia-missing-payments-some-suppliers-fuel-costs-bite The Business Times en 2026-06-24T08:03:38+08:00 AirAsia is missing payments to some suppliers as fuel costs bite https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/802033378588c50718d250379453966d4f7f4e8d6564aff69f9b27de7850208a FILE PHOTO: AirAsia planes stand on the tarmac at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA2) in Sepang, Malaysia, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/File Photo AirAsia, which does not hedge fuel prices, has seen its shares fall more than 30% since the onset of conflict in Iran, making it among the worst performers on the Bloomberg World Airlines Index during that time. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-iran-odds-nuclear-inspections-frozen-assets-deal-end-war The Business Times en 2026-06-24T07:50:27+08:00 US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ed9f26e892908940d7036b8c8eee6b1d8c7ad2b00b206f0be1a09b6ae699a4a1 The agreement calls for Iran to allow traffic to flow freely for 60 days, but Iran has said it might impose tolls or other fees on shipping after that point. The agreement calls for Iran to allow traffic to flow freely for 60 days, but Iran has said it might impose tolls or other fees on shipping after that point. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singaporeans-should-keep-watch-australian-politics-turn-right The Business Times en 2026-06-24T07:00:00+08:00 Singaporeans should keep watch as Australian politics turn right https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c3cd70116f24e5c8ce0d1a1b7450530411678d86ab82f62e2f70a0a42d3c4c00 Australian politician Pauline Hanson’s party, One Nation, is the most popular in Australia in terms of primary support, a poll by Roy Morgan shows. Pauline Hanson’s party, One Nation, is the most popular in terms of primary support, a poll shows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/britains-second-thoughts-about-brexit-are-only-growing-stronger The Business Times en 2026-06-24T07:00:00+08:00 Britain’s second thoughts about Brexit are only growing stronger https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/deba307dd262f7c70c31cf7dacc277c6b41d9c605bff2f65823a7f7b6d66714f Brexit, as the process of leaving the EU came to be known, is itself now the status quo, but the country has quietly turned against it. Brexit, as the process of leaving the EU came to be known, is itself now the status quo, but Britain has quietly turned against it. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/bright-side-cse-global-clash The Business Times en 2026-06-24T07:00:00+08:00 The bright side to the CSE Global clash https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0fbf7351a25ef3e42d0c9858b1b5326cc2023ac1ae9193a8eb271ff2001de8ec 新加坡交易所（Singapore Exchange，SGX）标志。 Generics of SGX stock exchange. As Singapore’s stock market regulation shifts further towards a “buyer beware” approach, greater transparency on potentially material matters is essential to enabling sound decisions in the market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/what-qantas-project-sunrise-really-means-singapore The Business Times en 2026-06-24T07:00:00+08:00 What Qantas’ Project Sunrise really means for Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d7154b488b1da561cf46da594aa9a4e68c9e368c6f09ff23a3c78c58cefb03d7 From October 2027 Qantas will fly Sydney to London nonstop – the world’s longest scheduled flight taking up to 22 hours – aboard a specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR. From October 2027, Qantas will fly Sydney to London non-stop – the world’s longest scheduled flight, taking up to 22 hours. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/china-can-be-useful-bogeyman-american-politics The Business Times en 2026-06-24T07:00:00+08:00 China can be a useful bogeyman in American politics https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/015c56d82b99315f75ad5dcc1995c940e454207578db29f8cdc7e696fe48c2a0 China wants international influence to counter Western biases, so as to win the “battle for global public opinion” and “safeguard national interests”. China wants international influence to counter Western biases, so as to win the “battle for global public opinion” and “safeguard national interests”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/asia-pacific-investors-outpace-us-and-europe-private-credit-push-state-street The Business Times en 2026-06-24T07:00:00+08:00 Asia-Pacific investors outpace US and Europe in private credit push: State Street https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/81e40d81df8dbb836ee813f1b07e98f761591c935196d3b5f99b8e73995d80c7 Private market appetite has held up even amid heightened market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, State Street's survey shows. Private market appetite has held up even amid heightened market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, State Street's survey shows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/singapore-investigating-2-men-linked-prince-group-after-us-sanctions-600m-assets-seized-so-far The Business Times en 2026-06-24T06:28:10+08:00 Singapore investigating 2 men linked to Prince Group after US sanctions; $600m in assets seized so far https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c48f82ed5cb3b3cdd54da354214334610d3944446499df189074234ee0f6d37f Chen Zhi’s troubles started on Oct 14, 2025, after the US and Britain announced sweeping sanctions on him, his Prince Group and his close associates. The US Treasury Department’s OFAC in October 2025 imposed sanctions on the Prince Group, Chen Zhi and his affiliates in one of the largest financial fraud take-downs in history. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-eases-while-tankers-openly-enter-hormuz-after-peace-deal The Business Times en 2026-06-24T06:04:28+08:00 Oil eases while tankers openly enter Hormuz after peace deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2ed7df686e2049b20110c5fd6567e66ed3ee984c2593b8878ae4756c38217a72 Oil has fallen precipitously since the US and Iran inked an interim peace deal last week that promised to reopen the strait, a vital chokepoint for seaborne oil trade. Oil futures have retreated by more than a third from their wartime highs, driven in part by expectations of an impending increase in crude supply. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australias-tax-overhaul-chills-nations-long-love-affair-property The Business Times en 2026-06-24T06:00:00+08:00 Australia’s tax overhaul chills nation’s long love affair with property https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/51f33fd8b8b835ee4794f4c5b6f44dec1e77b43bdf05157955cf6324319cf39d A person walks past an auction sign outside a property in Sydney, Australia, June 22, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams More than two million people, or roughly 10% of working-age Australians, own an investment property. The central bank estimates around 70% of them own one investment property, while the remainder own several. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-ends-lower-semiconductor-sell-ai-spending-concerns-mount The Business Times en 2026-06-24T05:53:09+08:00 Wall Street ends lower on semiconductor sell-off as AI spending concerns mount https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a7fbe38eb33de1d106440d8b52a8db7bc85dcf4e207c41a2bc0e4bdddd44dc9 Traders are increasingly betting on a second interest rate hike by the Fed by December, according to LSEG data. Traders are increasingly betting on a second interest rate hike by the Fed by December, according to LSEG data. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-ends-lower-tech-sell-rising-us-fed-hike-bets-weigh The Business Times en 2026-06-24T05:38:31+08:00 Europe’s Stoxx 600 ends lower as tech sell-off, rising US Fed hike bets weigh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7d171b78dc082f1c08e4aed90b5c00e96a5b51be2cb7fb8ca963b3138d7b68f4 Markets are also holding on to bets that the ECB will lift borrowing costs by another 25 bps later this year. Markets are also holding on to bets that the ECB will lift borrowing costs by another 25 bps later this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-clings-emerging-markets-mantle-msci-extends-review The Business Times en 2026-06-24T05:31:07+08:00 Indonesia clings to emerging markets mantle as MSCI extends review https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/743a7584fb5062007362f0cec3944d9fd5092b2ba7af8e246be942958d6f6313 Indonesia has held MSCI’s emerging-market status since 1989, and remains one of South-east Asia’s largest equity markets. Indonesia has been besieged by setbacks this year, with credit-rating firms Moody’s and Fitch cutting their debt rating outlooks for the country to negative earlier this year.