https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-settles-lower-after-europe-agrees-tap-diesel-reserves The Business Times en 2026-10-03T09:14:31+08:00 Oil settles lower after Europe agrees to tap diesel reserves https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69faea95cf0c647eca6d692ec870f885d1ef2452d15ef5039bd696d8e12c941f Brent settled down US$0.06, or 0.1%, at US$102.25 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate finished down US$1.76, or 1.9%, at US$91.11 a barrel. Brent settled down US$0.06, or 0.1%, at US$102.25 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate finished down US$1.76, or 1.9%, at US$91.11 a barrel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-equities-close-higher-softer-jobs-data-quiets-rate-hike-expectations The Business Times en 2026-10-03T08:58:47+08:00 US: Equities close higher as softer jobs data quiets rate-hike expectations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/73e2e31c3675311f9255cc3deba5a542206308131b98625d1dd2fa07c3617ee3 Despite Friday’s gains, both the Dow and S&P 500 recorded a fourth weekly decline in the past five, but the Nasdaq secured a weekly gain, its fifth in the last six. Despite Friday’s gains, both the Dow and S&P 500 recorded a fourth weekly decline in the past five, but the Nasdaq secured a weekly gain, its fifth in the last six. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/2026-lexus-rz-350e-review-pure-electric-suv-has-surprising-rivals?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-03T07:00:00+08:00 2026 Lexus RZ 350e review: This pure electric SUV has surprising rivals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ec34f3d3928bd3ba95e49ea92f21b0f5f14bdece6e5e6a55c1c3daca5d805d52 The Lexus RZ 350e's slightly upsized battery pack stretches its claimed range to a credible 509 km. The Lexus RZ 350e's slightly upsized battery pack stretches its claimed range to a credible 509 km. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-corporate-award-winners-should-pay-it-forward The Business Times en 2026-10-03T07:00:00+08:00 Why corporate award winners should pay it forward https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/96d07c397266cc4ec083644b21443f79fb2f6d0967af08f0f1913221e9ecc43e Behind each achievement are decisions made with incomplete information, disagreements worked through and practices refined over time. Behind each achievement are decisions made with incomplete information, disagreements worked through and practices refined over time. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/range-rovers-boss-says-brand-has-one-thing-no-one-can-copy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-03T07:00:00+08:00 Range Rover’s boss says the brand has one thing no one can copy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/124913d57fda5de5841adfa5a48c21c987c21d805107d539a9861e8b06e296ab Range Rover’s global managing director Martin Limpert keeps the brand’s production lines deliberately flexible. Range Rover’s global managing director Martin Limpert keeps the brand’s production lines deliberately flexible. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/range-rover-sport-electric-review-uncovering-plane-truth-behind-marques-sporty-new-ev?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-03T07:00:00+08:00 Range Rover Sport Electric review: Uncovering the plane truth behind the marque’s sporty new EV https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ef72e44d54a6a3e863ccbaa9713a456a64ef45d9fe9350bfabecaea5f725804f The Range Rover Sport Electric has more torque than any of its predecessors, and sprints to 100 kmh in a sportscar-rivalling 4.5 seconds. The Range Rover Sport Electric has more torque than any of its predecessors, and sprints to 100 kmh in a sportscar-rivalling 4.5 seconds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/g7-release-100-million-barrels-diesel-and-other-reserves-prices-soar The Business Times en 2026-10-02T23:28:30+08:00 G7 to release 100 million barrels of diesel and other reserves as prices soar https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7b751ea8f45a4a048bacde000ffba696433ce2f1a9470a41006ace1ddebd16af A fuel nozzle refuels a vehicle at a petrol station in Berlin, Germany. The Group of Seven nations will undertake a coordinated release of 100 million barrels of diesel and other reserves through the International Energy Agency to try and stabilise world energy markets. The G7 nations will make a “substantial” release of diesel within 20 days. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-street-opens-higher-softer-payrolls-data-lower-yields-lift-sentiment The Business Times en 2026-10-02T22:07:31+08:00 Wall Street opens higher as softer payrolls data, lower yields lift sentiment  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/51c74620da8df6fa812c4dd38298b46b939afbba0dff092ffc824c59516b317c At 9.30 am ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 340.08 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 51,266.64. At 9.30 am ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 340.08 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 51,266.64. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/teslas-ev-sales-top-estimates-auto-business-rebounding The Business Times en 2026-10-02T21:54:37+08:00 Tesla’s EV sales top estimates with auto business rebounding https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd4f2119b43624d391fe843057a0603ed8fb3cee7a5eaa0146033c7edca77435 The results are a boon for Tesla following a period of declining auto sales and a lagging stock. The results are a boon for Tesla following a period of declining auto sales and a lagging stock. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-job-growth-slows-sharply-september-unemployment-rate-rises-4-2 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T21:13:20+08:00 US job growth slows sharply in September; unemployment rate rises to 4.2% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c02bbc13e58cd9bb79362b3e35e7b756158667e3abef86ee0189e96546ef270 Volatility linked to seasonal adjustment factors probably accounted for both the meagre payroll gains last month and the downward revision to August’s count. Volatility linked to seasonal adjustment factors probably accounted for both the meagre payroll gains last month and the downward revision to August’s count. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-pmi-ticks-51-7-continued-ai-related-demand?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T21:00:00+08:00 Singapore PMI ticks up to 51.7 on continued AI-related demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60839cc9ec22672aa4b83afa7aacee2382826e87fe5c64a9a46aea99cb869b5d AEIM Pte Ltd’s advanced electronics manufacturing facility at Mapletree Hi-Tech Park, Singapore. In Singapore, the PMI for the linchpin electronics sector within manufacturing is up 0.3 point at 52.9, marking a 16th straight month of growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/microsoft-amazon-cloud-arms-set-face-deeper-scrutiny-under-eus-tech-rules The Business Times en 2026-10-02T20:51:57+08:00 Microsoft, Amazon cloud arms set to face deeper scrutiny under EU’s tech rules https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cc7098ffd31c1cef3e201cbf45364d89a58fb23e4b43b7713bae970b18ff4244 The move marks a strengthening of the EU’s regulatory scrutiny of the cloud sector. The move marks a strengthening of the EU’s regulatory scrutiny of the cloud sector. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/prabowo-taps-tycoons-religious-leaders-presidential-advisers The Business Times en 2026-10-02T20:12:08+08:00 Prabowo taps tycoons, religious leaders as presidential advisers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/148491464673db6e2f9f06203c3fc7174ce2c6c0a4dfed3a97567319aea1a70d The appointments, which add to several panels that advise the president on economic and other matters, extended a broader shake-up of Prabowo’s administration. The appointments, which add to several panels that advise the president on economic and other matters, extended a broader shake-up of Prabowo’s administration. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uob-rolls-out-online-booking-branch-appointments?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T19:45:09+08:00 UOB rolls out online booking for branch appointments https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/42c690b5edb08278229cf560cba757f780cccaae2fa07bf997278cc71ebcae48 Customers can use the platform for more than 25 services, ranging from everyday transactions to advisory and wealth services. Customers can use the platform for more than 25 services, ranging from everyday transactions to advisory and wealth services. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/oil-fuel-prices-slide-europe-mulls-strategic-reserve-release The Business Times en 2026-10-02T19:16:31+08:00 Oil, fuel prices slide as Europe mulls strategic reserve release https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a3382b198740091138e4d8285628d7d246f7cd829211e25b07034655a04e6d16 Fuel markets have been flashing signs of distress, as diesel in particular has been roiled by both the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine conflicts. Fuel markets have been flashing signs of distress, as diesel in particular has been roiled by both the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine conflicts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/indonesia-launches-pilot-commodity-export-monitoring-platform The Business Times en 2026-10-02T19:06:24+08:00 Indonesia launches pilot commodity export monitoring platform https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fd7994108415f8ea0a2b0086c1712d148c603583907de2e8bbe37edf7e0509a DSI has collected data on export volumes, prices, shipments and settlement reconciliations, and will analyse it to identify any discrepancies. DSI has collected data on export volumes, prices, shipments and settlement reconciliations, and will analyse it to identify any discrepancies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-214-singapores-gas-power-pipeline-south-east-asias-renewables-pivot?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 214: Singapore’s gas power pipeline; South-east Asia’s renewables pivot https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2e78985cac1589fedb9ef1f89be5c411a17371485a8b16bc072ee5f3b7174a3 Natural gas remains the dominant fuel in Singapore’s electricity generation mix. Natural gas remains the dominant fuel in Singapore’s electricity generation mix. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ultragreen-ai-appoints-two-new-independent-directors-hsieh-fu-hua-steps-down-independent-director?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T18:58:58+08:00 Ultragreen.ai appoints two new independent directors; Hsieh Fu Hua steps down as independent director https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e143089776c5ddad68934b8bcc19a2b1e2ad188eaa84404708daacc66d14e4c Verdye, a product of biotech company Ultragreen.ai. Verdye, a product of biotech company Ultragreen.ai. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/world-food-prices-near-four-year-high-september-un The Business Times en 2026-10-02T18:45:46+08:00 World food prices near four-year high in September: UN https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/883f66114d475aa7bab98e86860ff14a452731226d3ac5cf58d4ca4045863de6 A shopper looks at produce at the supermarket in Sydney, Australia. The FAO Food Price Index is up two points from August 2026 at 136.0, marking the highest reading since November 2022. The FAO Food Price Index is up two points from August at 136.0, marking the highest reading since November 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-210?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 2) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c6cf7abf1c3843e2cc38422de38a659b54c73ba92068cede151a31cd5333662a The RTS will have eight trains manufactured by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation Zhuzhou Locomotive. The RTS will have eight trains manufactured by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation Zhuzhou Locomotive. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/bain-exploring-investment-hong-kongs-new-world-sources The Business Times en 2026-10-02T18:18:16+08:00 Bain exploring investment in Hong Kong’s New World: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fdeff055c2e95ad58390952c4c628f9f8acd8ba974dd039609120b183cde625 The construction site of State Pavilia, a residential complex developed by New World Development, in Hong Kong. The property giant has numerous residential, office and mall projects across the city and in mainland China. The construction site of State Pavilia, a residential complex developed by New World Development, in Hong Kong. The property giant has numerous residential, office and mall projects across the city and in mainland China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-continue-losing-streak-friday-sti-falls-0-6?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T18:07:55+08:00 Singapore stocks continue losing streak on Friday; STI falls 0.6% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb The STI continued to falter on Friday, mirroring regional indices. The STI continued to falter on Friday, mirroring regional indices. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/boards-concerned-about-climate-resilience-face-information-gap-singtel-sustainability-executive?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T18:03:30+08:00 Boards concerned about climate resilience, but face information gap: Singtel sustainability executive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b8fe6c7559f358651481e60eee41643daf26db270972641fd03f94031768147b (From left) Amandeep Bedi, partner at climate change and sustainability services, EY; Lee Cheh Hsien, vice-president of group sustainability at Singtel; Melissa Low, head of the National University of Singapore’s sustainability academy; Calvin Chong, divisional director for energy and climate policy at the Ministry of Sustainability and Environment; Jackie Surtani, regional director and head of the Asian Development Bank’s Singapore office. (From left) Amandeep Bedi, partner at climate change and sustainability services, EY; Lee Cheh Hsien, vice-president of group sustainability at Singtel; Melissa Low, head of the National University of Singapore’s sustainability academy; Calvin Chong, divisional director for energy and climate policy at the Ministry of Sustainability and Environment; Jackie Surtani, regional director and head of the Asian Development Bank’s Singapore office. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/10-year-treasury-hits-5-3-oil-surges-and-gold-stumbles-mgs-vikas-pershad-market-under-pressure?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T17:46:00+08:00 10-year Treasury hits 5.3%, oil surges and gold stumbles: M&G’s Vikas Pershad on a market under pressure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/38ab539ccb1173a25b8cc8ad407a4fd2b587eff808bf0e09771104031c3b6e59 The 10-year US Treasury yield touched two-decade highs above 5.3 per cent, capping off its worst quarter since 1994. The 10-year US Treasury yield touched two-decade highs above 5.3 per cent, capping off its worst quarter since 1994. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/jackspeed-buys-2-jalan-kilang-barat-s39-million-house-new-car-dealership?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T17:42:16+08:00 Jackspeed buys 2 Jalan Kilang Barat for S$39 million to house new car dealership https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8b3eec4e793f786f5cc78a9610b983f1642284c81221652ebe578e8d32b19d68 The property was briefly listed for sale in December 2025, but taken off the market when its owner came under a police probe. The property was briefly listed for sale in December 2025, but taken off the market when its owner came under a police probe. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/amazon-invest-us1-billion-over-five-years-us-data-centre-communities The Business Times en 2026-10-02T17:38:59+08:00 Amazon to invest US$1 billion over five years in US data centre communities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e347caa51ec9d17e397f3ad85296f95f1738c458e500e8dea0cb564c3ad2c6c9 Data centres have drawn opposition over concerns about electricity demand, utility costs and other local impacts. Data centres have drawn opposition over concerns about electricity demand, utility costs and other local impacts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/jb-singapore-rts-link-delayed-month-due-safety-testing-needs-start-feb-2027?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T17:14:24+08:00 JB-Singapore RTS Link delayed by a month due to safety, testing needs; to start in Feb 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c6cf7abf1c3843e2cc38422de38a659b54c73ba92068cede151a31cd5333662a The Rapid Transit System Link will run on eight trains manufactured by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation Zhuzhou Locomotive. The Rapid Transit System Link will run on eight trains manufactured by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation Zhuzhou Locomotive. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/story-around-racing-why-f1-continues-make-such-compelling-viewing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T17:00:00+08:00 The story around the racing: Why F1 continues to make for such compelling viewing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d4af0b54d494dbe16baf053988359619475cfbbbaebacab7b7902d2c9b9b7771 Red Bull mechanics hard at work with the car of driver Max Verstappen ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia on Oct 1. Red Bull mechanics hard at work with the car of driver Max Verstappen ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia on Oct 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapores-first-ai-related-data-breach-underscores-catch-22-smes-are The Business Times en 2026-10-02T17:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s first AI-related data breach underscores the catch-22 SMEs are in https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a9cd88020c11a3096d070eae53c73e68d456e2d0b4052280235d70ba4b7cf02 The next generation of AI products should compete on how easily a non-technical user can understand, verify and control what the system does. The next generation of AI products should compete on how easily a non-technical user can understand, verify and control what the system does. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/fuel-subsidies-may-top-us1-trillion-iran-war-drags-un-study The Business Times en 2026-10-02T16:57:07+08:00 Fuel subsidies may top US$1 trillion as Iran war drags on: UN study https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3f71e4c2cbd65f350cade9bbc4baf090fba1163a39dd66854ddb5d71514c72c1 The UNDP warned that the next couple of months will be particularly important for governments that have deployed price caps, subsidies and tax rebates, as oil near US$100 a barrel and elevated borrowing costs squeeze already strained budgets. The UNDP warned that the next couple of months will be particularly important for governments that have deployed price caps, subsidies and tax rebates, as oil near US$100 a barrel and elevated borrowing costs squeeze already strained budgets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-launchpad-part-aseans-deep-tech-and-ai-advancement-heng-swee-keat?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T16:39:16+08:00 Singapore is a launchpad, part of Asean’s deep tech and AI advancement: Heng Swee Keat https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/244d14eea526d7ca8ef18b101e47409a8fb8b93b1f501c518a5da78887de63c1 Heng Swee Keat, chairman, National Research Foundation (left), with BT editor Chen Huifen at the fireside chat on innovation during the BT50 gala dinner. Heng Swee Keat, chairman, National Research Foundation (left), with BT editor Chen Huifen at the fireside chat on innovation during the BT50 gala dinner. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/volvo-cars-pulls-sales-guidance-chinese-outlook-and-slow-us-rebound The Business Times en 2026-10-02T16:36:50+08:00 Volvo Cars pulls sales guidance on Chinese outlook and slow US rebound https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b640b574297eba356a8991bc869b9ac08aba6e3ccf3cc6df02bd61c9237bb5e5 Volvo says it sold 141,609 cars in the third quarter, down 11% from a year earlier. Volvo says it sold 141,609 cars in the third quarter, down 11% from a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/rajah-tann-donates-s650000-support-legal-education-children-developmental-needs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T16:21:49+08:00 Rajah & Tann donates S$650,000 to support legal education, children with developmental needs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/743997d28a6b97339335b2b3b9037ea184d0b502ab1dcffc0e399e5c82cc4b42 image of Rajah & Tann volunteers and beneficiaries of Fei Yue at Curiosity Cove The law firm has sponsored an outing for children at Mandai Wildlife Reserve’s Curiosity Cove, with its own lawyers volunteering at the event. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dysons-us995-million-dividend-reverses-years-falling-payouts The Business Times en 2026-10-02T16:06:09+08:00 Dyson’s US$995 million dividend reverses years of falling payouts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b88204b131be82fcec4e2ac55b58d34d3cde6bad80384a29458b70f02f665325 James Dyson has repeatedly shifted large sums out of his namesake firms in recent years as he expands investments across finance, real estate and agriculture. James Dyson has repeatedly shifted large sums out of his namesake firms in recent years as he expands investments across finance, real estate and agriculture. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/businesses-need-detect-online-impersonations-customers-do The Business Times en 2026-10-02T15:51:42+08:00 Businesses need to detect online impersonations before customers do https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f1b3454e914e81f12cb1f96128bd4eb3c15e12aceae1e7e0c52ddd78cbcd718b The Singapore Police Force disrupted 52,200 malicious websites in the first half of 2026, which shows the scale of online impersonation. The Singapore Police Force disrupted 52,200 malicious websites in the first half of 2026, which shows the scale of online impersonation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/far-east-organization-launch-serra-residences-novena-priced-s3120-psf?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T15:40:33+08:00 Far East Organization to launch The Serra Residences in Novena, priced from S$3,120 psf https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2827ca99fb05e649a8c85e3c553abf9dfb3a0a524578c7a94e3715239c66c677 The 28-storey development will sit on a 51,396 sq ft, freehold site near Novena’s healthcare and lifestyle precinct. The 28-storey development will sit on a 51,396 sq ft, freehold site near Novena’s healthcare and lifestyle precinct. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/singapore-mortgage-rates-rise-after-fed-hike-what-homeowners-should-look-out?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T15:09:43+08:00 Singapore mortgage rates rise after Fed hike: What homeowners should look out for https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2892da987103faa8449fd7ec6268c2b91558e97258b782fc089549d6e9a99e86 At least four fixed-rate mortgages for a S$500,000 loan on new private properties and HDB flats have crossed the 2% mark.  At least four fixed-rate mortgages for a S$500,000 loan on new private properties and HDB flats have crossed the 2% mark.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-mortgage-rate-rises-7-28-highest-november-2023 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T15:05:58+08:00 US mortgage rate rises to 7.28%, highest since November 2023 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a1cc0ebe77fe7c97a3fc096b7fb2b20911e9bdd5660b20de6ae657edacf1a452 Higher mortgage rates have been pushing more home sellers to reduce prices. Pending sales fell 4.1% in September from a year earlier, while the share of listings with price cuts increased to its highest September level since 2018. Higher mortgage rates have been pushing more home sellers to reduce prices. Pending sales fell 4.1% in September from a year earlier, while the share of listings with price cuts increased to its highest September level since 2018. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/heymax-wants-challenge-miles-game-fly-now-earn-later-model?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T15:05:09+08:00 HeyMax wants to challenge the miles game with ‘fly now, earn later’ model https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8f8a93aa17965b2985402acd073282b971e41eb437dc734df60bb30b022f6506 Joe Lu, HeyMax CEO and co-founder, says HeyMax First is the outcome of the aspiration to fly comfortably, cheaper and faster. Joe Lu, HeyMax CEO and co-founder, says HeyMax First is the outcome of the aspiration to fly comfortably, cheaper and faster. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/why-tomorrows-winners-may-not-be-todays-index-leaders The Business Times en 2026-10-02T15:00:00+08:00 Why tomorrow’s winners may not be today’s index leaders https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a29aa2ae87935155712799058ddc96c04d1a24a65b66b9e80db314105939282 Beyond capex, AI is reshaping industries, redirecting profit pools and challenging business models. Beyond capex, AI is reshaping industries, redirecting profit pools and challenging business models. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-ai-push-has-led-problems-too-much-usage-social-challenges The Business Times en 2026-10-02T14:49:58+08:00 China’s AI push has led to problems: Too much usage, ‘social challenges’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f30537eea7e300b8276c64bc52776cef052e317c24efab906cbb58b14b82df60 Cautionary examples of overreliance on AI include children growing overly attached to chatbots such as ByteDance’s Doubao (pictured). Cautionary examples of overreliance on AI include children growing overly attached to chatbots such as ByteDance’s Doubao (pictured). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/singapore-based-ryde-accused-pump-and-dump-fraud-class-action-lawsuit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T14:19:52+08:00 Singapore-based Ryde accused of pump-and-dump fraud in class action lawsuit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0a1545fdde5b44207cf2a9903303b34086d43378d4115f1f70d9d0268f3ab443 Terence Zou, the CEO and chairman of Ryde Group. Ryde was founded in 2014 by Singaporean Terence Zou as Ryde Technologies. He is currently the CEO and chairman of Ryde Group. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/many-happy-returns-resale-homes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T14:00:00+08:00 Many happy returns for resale homes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1eca6e302cdfe8f74c402a0030ca4b7392f7392ee11a9eb3332193484276d5bd Data crunched by property players for BT shows that buyers of resale properties tend to turn a bigger profit than those of new builds. Data crunched by property players for BT shows that buyers of resale properties tend to turn a bigger profit than those of new builds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/judge-approves-extradition-singaporean-wanted-us-links-global-insider-trading-ring?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T13:52:58+08:00 Judge approves extradition of Singaporean wanted by the US for links to global insider trading ring https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d613a96febd7fb3a07968cf3ffeee659d035479a8b10fbbcd499577b8a7434eb To hide the scheme from law enforcement, the network Ge was in used disposable or “burner” phones, coded language and encrypted messaging applications. To hide the scheme from law enforcement, the network Ge was in used disposable or “burner” phones, coded language and encrypted messaging applications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/fed-policymakers-lean-against-october-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-10-02T13:25:04+08:00 Fed policymakers lean against October rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08a8d54441db7e147e15de2a6e17f78cdcc8f6b298f0603ee8408452c325d976 US President Donald Trump (left) said he wants Fed Chair Kevin Warsh (right) to “vote the way he wants.” US President Donald Trump (left) said he wants Fed Chair Kevin Warsh (right) to “vote the way he wants.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/gcash-parent-mynt-prices-us845-million-ipo-set-bolster-philippine-share-market The Business Times en 2026-10-02T13:14:53+08:00 GCash parent Mynt prices US$845 million IPO, set to bolster Philippine share market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/49114da64c3f25a11ac8be2025c042db1e899aa5bd5a2d8a722dfd335d7df597 Mynt plans to sell up to 8.03 billion shares and could raise as much as 60.9 billion Philippine pesos. Mynt plans to sell up to 8.03 billion shares and could raise as much as 60.9 billion Philippine pesos. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/heat-deaths-western-europe-top-34600-during-warmest-summer-ever The Business Times en 2026-10-02T12:31:25+08:00 Heat deaths in Western Europe top 34,600 during warmest summer ever https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d6d83d054bc5d6de2c39f766f4fcac7b686ac6c08a5388ae86ea605fece53e12 Spain recorded 5,805 excess deaths attributable to heat between May 15 and Sep 30, data from the Instituto de Salud Carlos III shows. Spain recorded 5,805 excess deaths attributable to heat between May 15 and Sep 30, data from the Instituto de Salud Carlos III shows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dfi-retails-starbucks-deal-offers-earnings-stability-despite-near-term-hit-analysts?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T12:26:13+08:00 DFI Retail’s Starbucks deal offers ‘earnings stability’ despite near-term hit: analysts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f021a3058c644828e389fb388187f87600f16c383c910c8849c547d399493e27 A woman walks past a building with the logo of Starbucks on its facade. Meanwhile, CGS International reiterates its “add” call and US$5.50 target price. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/japan-does-not-need-excessively-loose-monetary-policy-economy-minister-says The Business Times en 2026-10-02T12:03:57+08:00 Japan does not need excessively loose monetary policy, economy minister says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/89ccef7207ec28202bca1d07bf71dfce9d476000ee8f7b51277fe8d9e2f61a15 Monetary policy decisions are the jurisdiction of the Bank of Japan, Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said. Monetary policy decisions are the jurisdiction of the Bank of Japan, Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapore-recycles-are-we-actually-recovering-enough The Business Times en 2026-10-02T12:00:00+08:00 Singapore recycles, but are we actually recovering enough? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2dc68c0d44ea604f1c542f5b8433906afd1e1815d93e65e0cd80e93dc683f858 A customer uses a reverse vending machine for Singapore’s Beverage Container Return Scheme at a Sheng Siong supermarket in Tampines. Key concerns about BCRS include identifying the deposit logo, using the reverse vending machines and ease of refund. Key concerns about BCRS include identifying the deposit logo, using the reverse vending machines and ease of refund. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/worlds-top-lng-buyer-doesnt-see-qatar-supply-coming-back-soon The Business Times en 2026-10-02T11:27:30+08:00 World’s top LNG buyer doesn’t see Qatar supply coming back soon https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62ff28f3c002d893c4efe0e7364d97f37972a18ea8356b71b6e8aa3975ff0401 Kani, who is also chairman of Jera, said LNG spot prices now are double what they were this time in 2025. Kani, who is also chairman of Jera, said LNG spot prices now are double what they were this time in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/only-common-thing-s-e-asia-we-all-eat-rice-ciscos-asean-president?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T11:17:11+08:00 The only common thing in S-E Asia is that we all eat rice: Cisco’s Asean president https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/25c97984cc6d64813a96eb389dbe8563a2ad4ff50fec13736638b0847ecf6ee3 image of Cisco’s Asean president Tay Bee Kheng at Cisco’s Singapore office Cisco’s Tay Bee Kheng says that her value-add as the tech giant’s Asean chief lies in identifying what each regional market needs specifically, and presenting that to her global bosses. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/investigators-seek-motive-flydubai-cockpit-attack The Business Times en 2026-10-02T10:54:46+08:00 Investigators seek motive in FlyDubai cockpit attack https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a73e9aa11af3d3c2611622a6d3110263e3cdad3d21d5fec4ec3345561c83be1b Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) meets with Yaniv Hayoun, Or Fradilov, Dr Shota Musayev and his wife, Sigalit, who he described as "heroes". Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) meets with Yaniv Hayoun, Or Fradilov, Dr Shota Musayev and his wife, Sigalit, who he described as "heroes". https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-korea-japan-stocks-slide-asian-shares-fall-bonds-focus-after-rally The Business Times en 2026-10-02T10:42:59+08:00 South Korea, Japan stocks slide as Asian shares fall, bonds in focus after rally https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8d3fb818e15f4791b936c1c4c48c4011bc0d706b8cf099df3d50251624c37be9 As at 9.06 am Tokyo time, the Hang Seng futures were unchanged, Japan’s Topix fell 0.9% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.3%. As at 9.06 am Tokyo time, the Hang Seng futures were unchanged, Japan’s Topix fell 0.9% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.3%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/why-uob-has-most-gain-stronger-singdollar-rates-macquarie?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T10:40:02+08:00 Why UOB has the most to gain from stronger Singdollar rates: Macquarie https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a1209f0f38e19e72a71223c3ab43cbe0bd2921a41824d469e58a030783a4275 ATMs of Singapore’s three major banks: UOB, OCBC and DBS. UOB’s price-to-earnings multiple is about 28% lower than the average between DBS and OCBC. UOB’s price-to-earnings multiple is about 28% lower than the average between DBS and OCBC. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/pandora-opens-us150-million-vietnam-plant-singapore-hub-drives-asia-growth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T10:39:35+08:00 Pandora opens US$150 million Vietnam plant as Singapore hub drives Asia growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a74acd8a77065b80d1733b6578f612daa0bcb6a9390484bac1a16557a554e7a2 Pandora’s Vietnam factory is located in the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park III north of Ho Chi Minh City. Pandora’s Vietnam factory is located in the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park III north of Ho Chi Minh City. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/crystal-jade-holding-companies-spore-hong-kong-placed-under-receivership?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T10:26:01+08:00 Crystal Jade holding companies in S’pore, Hong Kong placed under receivership https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/73ea077143a63e110eee2c1323fa1a083b8c7dd5eac883b1c268f0f9558980bf Receivership generally involves independent parties being appointed to take control of some or all of a firm’s assets, when it cannot meet financial obligations. Receivership generally involves independent parties being appointed to take control of some or all of a firm’s assets, when it cannot meet financial obligations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-steadies-easing-us-bond-yields-reduce-rate-hike-bets The Business Times en 2026-10-02T09:54:21+08:00 Gold steadies as easing US bond yields reduce rate hike bets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8f4846fc302849f5df2dcc70492ed2b1fa617bedc2108ecb7f8672c9250a39d8 Higher yields, typically a headwind for gold which does not pay interest, helped drive its 6% drop in September. Higher yields, typically a headwind for gold which does not pay interest, helped drive its 6% drop in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/man-charged-us-illegally-shipping-nvidia-chips-china The Business Times en 2026-10-02T09:15:38+08:00 Man charged by US with illegally shipping Nvidia chips to China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/87af6afc3c342d150a68c79bba064a351e4bc886cb793e08626beb58ac4cb369 This marks the latest in a series of efforts to keep advanced US-made chips out of Chinese hands over national security concerns. This marks the latest in a series of efforts to keep advanced US-made chips out of Chinese hands over national security concerns. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/south-koreas-september-inflation-eases-2-9-yy-matches-forecast The Business Times en 2026-10-02T09:12:46+08:00 South Korea’s September inflation eases to 2.9% y/y, matches forecast https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0fe67cb070df00b502d9bcba59baaee10fce0abc7d0d243da664c48370b20e9e Consumer prices in South Korea edged up 0.3 per cent in September, picking up slightly after a 0.2 per cent gain in the previous month. Consumer prices in South Korea edged up 0.3 per cent in September, picking up slightly after a 0.2 per cent gain in the previous month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stock-watch-sgx?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T08:36:10+08:00 Stock to watch: SGX https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8aca3d510d1014a441c3c8fb7673069c567ad868f8e4cbcc9f39eaf82e34f131 SGX and Vietnam Exchange aim to enhance cross-border investment opportunities between the two markets. SGX and Vietnam Exchange aim to enhance cross-border investment opportunities between the two markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropic-targets-mega-ipo-thanksgiving-holiday The Business Times en 2026-10-02T08:32:05+08:00 Anthropic targets mega-IPO before Thanksgiving holiday https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9054ea1a7bbddd9943c3f6f46c939b9b7cbd3d0ef982088453e17b6c75857b17 The firm behind Claude could start formal marketing for its IPO as soon as the week of Nov 9, putting it in line to begin trading before Thanksgiving. The firm behind Claude could start formal 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/international/tokyo-core-inflation-jumps-september-bolsters-case-more-boj-hikes The Business Times en 2026-10-02T08:18:11+08:00 Tokyo core inflation jumps in September, bolsters case for more BOJ hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b31419a1a4f438536298f0b8c84e9c3a4a90fb91f69a0e40deb0de473c67ed0 Core consumer price index, which excludes fresh food but includes fuel costs, in Tokyo rose 2.7 per cent in September from a year earlier. Core consumer price index, which excludes fresh food but includes fuel costs, in Tokyo rose 2.7 per cent in September from a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-sanctions-target-irans-auto-rail-sectors-blockade-chokes-ship-lanes The Business Times en 2026-10-02T08:03:47+08:00 US sanctions target Iran’s auto, rail sectors as blockade chokes ship lanes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f426d78bb9d900ae4a5c5da8c5791967ade2dc666e231250ec9537c96e0a4890 The sanctions aims to cut Teheran’s funding for the war, missile construction, cyberattacks and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The sanctions aims to cut Teheran’s funding for the war, missile construction, cyberattacks and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-alerts-more-100-groups-about-rogue-ai-agent-activity The Business Times en 2026-10-02T07:16:21+08:00 OpenAI alerts more than 100 groups about rogue AI agent activity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/302ac876fff8513c6a75fddd2fd4cb2ce2d589006da1e3cc4600da578848d8dd OpenAI is searching through roughly 50 petabytes of data as it works to understand the full scope of its rogue agent activity. OpenAI is searching through roughly 50 petabytes of data as it works to understand the full scope of its rogue agent activity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-f1-return-low-cost-second-chance-possible-singapore-boost?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T07:00:00+08:00 Malaysia’s F1 return: A low-cost second chance, possible Singapore boost https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e51349b3d2fd9e406f1f7df6aad06e48cca18d8290df789e7fdfb47804ee2a2a Malaysia was a permanent stop on the F1 circuit from 1999 to 2017, and exited due to high costs and limited returns after Singapore’s 2008 debut. Malaysia was a permanent stop on the F1 circuit from 1999 to 2017, and exited due to high costs and limited returns after Singapore’s 2008 debut. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/after-eu-philippines-trade-deal-asean-could-be-next?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T07:00:00+08:00 After EU-Philippines trade deal, Asean could be next https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3314646af8efb01dc7a1231f24cebe918fd360f0c00143326b19906e94cf29f9 European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen rings the bell to start the weekly meeting of the College of Commissioners in Brussels, Belgium. The EU’s agreement with Manila shows that its pace of closing trade deals is changing in EC chief Ursula von der Leyen’s second term. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/us-tells-france-and-germany-release-diesel-stocks-or-face-us-export-ban-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-10-02T06:53:08+08:00 US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c476708afb8964620ebf27be1c4c256482433e4652312bbce98d3f71ad9319e9 A sign advertising the price of diesel in Williams, California, Sep 28, 2026. A sign advertising the price of diesel in Williams, California, Sep 28, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/mattel-attracts-takeover-interest-authentic-brands-group-source The Business Times en 2026-10-02T06:34:16+08:00 Mattel attracts takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group: source https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e155ca9b82ea5cd37026e5fe0707b7f5d5fbedf8e9e025f919d6956e037432b2 Mattel’s shares have dropped 33 per cent so far this year. Mattel’s shares have dropped 33 per cent so far this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-feds-cook-sees-ai-inflationary-push-top-2027-risk The Business Times en 2026-10-02T06:25:16+08:00 US Fed’s Cook sees AI inflationary push as a top 2027 risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cf1de1de3e514e66d646b618d731be5259c18de8df3f820bd3228daf2c6972ee Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook joined a unanimous vote last month to raise the policy rate by a quarter of a point to bring down inflation. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook joined a unanimous vote last month to raise the policy rate by a quarter of a point to bring down inflation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/nike-plans-more-job-cuts-geographic-changes-after-forecasting-sharp-revenue-drop The Business Times en 2026-10-02T06:05:38+08:00 Nike plans more job cuts, geographic changes after forecasting sharp revenue drop https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8ef9e4cae8bfd42e13a27f95022c68a4307f240f9f8b6c6ed567cd7e0aa3f90e Nike’s challenges will likely persistent for at least several more quarters — particularly in China. Nike’s challenges will likely persistent for at least several more quarters — particularly in China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/emerging-enterprise-2026/turning-sustainability-competitive-business-advantage?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-02T06:00:00+08:00 Turning sustainability into a competitive business advantage https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d658d34d9d3535380bf7e741c29e45b34c7a5b4ebd1b27ebef905d79bed719e5 The true test of sustainability is whether it remains a priority when conditions become challenging. The true test of sustainability is whether it remains a priority when conditions become challenging. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-rises-slightly-market-weighs-mixed-supply-signals The Business Times en 2026-10-02T05:59:32+08:00 Oil rises slightly as market weighs mixed supply signals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/317082808d783678d3859132cff3347537e372d1e7dcac3c1988dfe810094c7f Brent was up 29 cents, or 0.28 per cent, to US$102.60 per barrel at 0022 GMT on Friday. Brent was up 29 cents, or 0.28 per cent, to US$102.60 per barrel at 0022 GMT on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-close-three-month-lows-surging-bond-yields-hammer-banks The Business Times en 2026-10-02T05:49:29+08:00 European stocks close at three-month lows as surging bond yields hammer banks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed 1.3 per cent lower at 626.65 on Thursday, its biggest one-day drop in three weeks. The Stoxx 600 closed 1.3 per cent lower at 626.65 on Thursday, its biggest one-day drop in three weeks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-rebound-close-higher-surging-treasury-yields-recede The Business Times en 2026-10-02T05:43:39+08:00 US stocks rebound to close higher as surging Treasury yields recede https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/066a0bcc1f9d2aaadf15c0680c918da9b65854c40ab0b6a9f8628efe2ccea61c The Nasdaq Composite gained 10.53 points, or 0.04 per cent, to 26,871.60 on Thursday. The Nasdaq Composite gained 10.53 points, or 0.04 per cent, to 26,871.60 on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/google-wins-dismissal-chegg-penske-media-lawsuits-over-ai-overviews The Business Times en 2026-10-01T22:57:30+08:00 Google wins dismissal of Chegg, Penske Media lawsuits over AI overviews https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6c8aac23c9df62fa54c6b56f2b17cd17d325b04539e69fc242d4212a6906fcec Google says that it has no obligation to index publishers’ content on their preferred terms. Google says that it has no obligation to index publishers’ content on their preferred terms. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-manufacturing-steady-september-input-prices-increase The Business Times en 2026-10-01T22:26:59+08:00 US manufacturing steady in September, input prices increase https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aec8104f386bf2944ede335a16c29a345eafad4bc67e927380e9e9ff711c3495 The PMI has held above the 50 threshold this year, indicating growth in manufacturing, which accounts for about 9.4% of the US economy. The PMI has held above the 50 threshold this year, indicating growth in manufacturing, which accounts for about 9.4% of the US economy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us-stocks-open-higher-software-strength-offsets-bond-market-pressure The Business Times en 2026-10-01T22:11:59+08:00 US stocks open higher as software strength offsets bond-market pressure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/63dfa0c15f1102686339b6eec1ea4cd68afadbd98c047915b185c0daaeaca526 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rises 91.75 points, or 0.18%, to 50,997.80. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rises 91.75 points, or 0.18%, to 50,997.80. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/euro-slides-17-month-low-hit-rates-and-inflation-mix?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T21:10:20+08:00 Euro slides to 17-month low, hit by rates and inflation mix https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/80bb9a644c45be9023b4f93cb70b63c0e087f72f89a58e25ed67f297f64fff7c Europe is facing a range of political uncertainties, including increasing pressure on Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, after the Alternative for Germany Party’s gains in regional elections. Europe is facing a range of political uncertainties, including increasing pressure on Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, after the Alternative for Germany Party’s gains in regional elections. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-weekly-jobless-claims-fall-layoffs-drop-september The Business Times en 2026-10-01T20:59:16+08:00 US weekly jobless claims fall, layoffs drop in September https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9149951554c6134a977831bb1cacc9b510672df2c924a14276f0bb738cab595c Initial claims for state unemployment benefits slipped 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 197,000 for the week ended Sep 26. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits slipped 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 197,000 for the week ended Sep 26. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nuclear-fusion-conference-spotlights-singapore-potential-hub-spinoffs-supply-chain?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T20:44:05+08:00 Nuclear fusion conference spotlights Singapore as potential hub for spinoffs, supply chain https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4872124e90ac6a429e615a55806dd91365cab8414ad7f5bcb761bad3c1dc64f8 From left: BT correspondent Sharanya Pillai, Holonomy Systems CEO Jim Chiu, Liberty Fusion co-founder Ashwin Nandapurkar, StandardX CEO Richard Pearson, Earth VC principal Duc Pham, Vickers Venture Partners’ Vadim Shpak. From left: BT correspondent Sharanya Pillai, Holonomy Systems CEO Jim Chiu, Liberty Fusion co-founder Ashwin Nandapurkar, StandardX CEO Richard Pearson, Earth VC principal Duc Pham, Vickers Venture Partners’ Vadim Shpak. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/good-business-publications-must-provide-trust-judgment-and-perspective-jeffrey-siow?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T20:13:05+08:00 Good business publications must provide trust, judgment and perspective: Jeffrey Siow https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bac1ec30cf6fd379cd67c964173819af6b63e9e4f35bb4c804b9d44f49bbe90f Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow says information is now abundant and anyone can publish to a global audience, but there is more noise to cut through. Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow says information is now abundant and anyone can publish to a global audience, but there is more noise to cut through. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/canberra-drive-ec-site-draws-crowd-13-bids-top-offer-s825-psf-ppr-santarli-led-jv-sets-record?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T19:32:35+08:00 Canberra Drive EC site draws crowd of 13 bids; top offer of S$825 psf ppr from Santarli-led JV sets record https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f8066e7d99dbe101fe60fe4070009a68dfb4f13e50e042e7236122fa37aa69e The 99-year leasehold site in Canberra Drive is expected to yield some 185 homes. The 99-year leasehold site in Canberra Drive is expected to yield some 185 homes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/tsmc-mulls-multibillion-dollar-texas-campus-more-ai-chips The Business Times en 2026-10-01T19:10:21+08:00 TSMC mulls multibillion-dollar Texas campus for more AI chips https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f1ebb75709af619afbc7dddf7649da497475f0f51f383b36f9fa616e64688d49 TSMC has already committed to spending US$265 billion at an expansive site in Arizona, where it is developing several fabrication plants. TSMC has already committed to spending US$265 billion at an expansive site in Arizona, where it is developing several fabrication plants. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/twg-tea-opens-largest-flagship-changi-airport-amid-global-expansion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T19:00:00+08:00 TWG Tea opens largest flagship at Changi Airport amid global expansion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/68e30353f8dcd08d51d0f35fc8fdc11efe9378ac2a532f0f2bf7d3a05cf6655e Spanning 2,700 sq ft, TWG Tea’s new Changi Airport T3 store features rare teaware and round-the-clock operations. Spanning 2,700 sq ft, TWG Tea’s new Changi Airport T3 store features rare teaware and round-the-clock operations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-19?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 1) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/405fca9a29120035cad3807b63b47db0a0502b2d065298192f3ae83251d76b0a Prices of non-landed private residences in the Outside Central Region increased by 2.2%, reversing from a 0.1% dip in Q2. Prices of non-landed private residences in the Outside Central Region increased by 2.2%, reversing from a 0.1% dip in Q2. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-continue-falter-thursday-sti-falls-0-1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T18:21:53+08:00 Singapore shares continue to falter on Thursday; STI falls 0.1% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f83e9becbc25e5f2e845175e4994eb26e098f6c0aace6a9b2f23742f44317b5 Across the broader market, losers outnumber gainers 298 to 177, after 1.3 billion securities worth S$2.6 billion change hands. Across the broader market, losers outnumber gainers 298 to 177, after 1.3 billion securities worth S$2.6 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dividends-or-growth-eqdp-fund-managers-say-capital-allocation-key-valuations?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T18:13:47+08:00 Dividends or growth? EQDP fund managers say capital allocation is key to valuations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/342f6bb49a3441bf16b5cf54cb6a750d0d0601910c357680bab96d5b6de24956 Panellists at the SID Chairperson Guild Forum. From left: UBS’ Lee Wen Ching, Avanda’s Sherman Lim, LGI’s Tan Lee Tee and Fullerton Fund Management’s Shawn Ang. Panellists at the SID Chairperson Guild Forum. From left: UBS’ Lee Wen Ching, Avanda’s Sherman Lim, LGI’s Tan Lee Tee and Fullerton Fund Management’s Shawn Ang. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/singapore-edition-replaces-fysh-asian-inspired-tanica?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T18:00:00+08:00 The Singapore Edition replaces Fysh with Asian-inspired Tanica https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/24be4ffc838767ad1bda4cf2d6c74086dbb0f4a1d9ddbd04f881ddb74c608775 Tanica’s bucolic surroundings. Tanica’s bucolic surroundings. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/indonesias-prabowo-appoints-new-foreign-minister?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T17:53:11+08:00 Indonesia’s Prabowo appoints new foreign minister https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2d6f8c4c34d0f13e8492593d975a9600c76c3ee4e9eef0f70dc6b8abeb94a68 Arrmanatha says his priorities include maintaining stability in the region and promoting multilateralism. Arrmanatha says his priorities include maintaining stability in the region and promoting multilateralism. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/jacqueline-loh-step-down-mas-deputy-md-senior-leadership-reshuffle?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T16:38:47+08:00 Jacqueline Loh to step down as MAS deputy MD in senior leadership reshuffle https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3964055648aa34b1e99995fee641a0ee283eb5f46c95103a01796bbeccb05d54 MAS' leadership changes take effect on Nov 1. MAS' leadership changes take effect on Nov 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/airtel-money-plans-uk-ipo-may-rank-biggest-five-years The Business Times en 2026-10-01T15:59:21+08:00 Airtel Money plans UK IPO that may rank as biggest in five years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d5b624abccdc0dafca9b16ad5ab741c22eb91cfe3657fa0456803dff54c4b1e0 Airtel Money operates a range of branches and kiosks across Africa that are used to pay utility bills, arrange microloans and buy goods, its website says. Airtel Money operates a range of branches and kiosks across Africa that are used to pay utility bills, arrange microloans and buy goods, its website says. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-aviation-group-acquire-sepang-aircraft-engineering-airbus?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T15:54:25+08:00 Malaysia Aviation Group to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering from Airbus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/432ac977f37e05101cb559a56302f7fdbbf731790a70b8347313decbf94b89e6 MAB Engineering, the MRO arm of Malaysia Aviation Group, will be able to leverage Sepang Aircraft Engineering’s Airbus A320 expertise and dedicated paint hangar. MAB Engineering, the MRO arm of Malaysia Aviation Group, will be able to leverage Sepang Aircraft Engineering’s Airbus A320 expertise and dedicated paint hangar. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/so-how-are-wine-shops-doing-these-days-it-depends The Business Times en 2026-10-01T15:44:59+08:00 So, how are wine shops doing these days? It depends https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/faa35640428df0f7711cb374e34bfde3e047a4b5c682ad78aae9e6d28ca53d6f Chris Leon, the owner of Leon & Son Wine and Spirits in Brooklyn, New York. In the US, richer, well-diversified wine operations are thriving. Small, storefront shops are struggling. And those in the middle are hustling harder than ever. Chris Leon, the owner of Leon & Son Wine and Spirits in Brooklyn, says that growing a business just doing retail is “becoming less and less sustainable”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/thai-airways-battles-10000-bag-backlog-after-bangkok-floods The Business Times en 2026-10-01T15:42:42+08:00 Thai Airways battles 10,000-bag backlog after Bangkok floods https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c17aa895056e633c4d410d96a1cc0ae29711709c4df13381b3e579e81030b739 Rows of luggage have spilt into the arrivals area at Suvarnabhumi Airport as passengers search for missing bags. Rows of luggage have spilt into the arrivals area at Suvarnabhumi Airport as passengers search for missing bags. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/thrive/money-talk/will-i-ever-feel-financially-ready-kids?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T15:25:44+08:00 Will I ever feel financially ready for kids? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9479dc721a8c07a34386f5ba5728175f65aa0b7526aaef40271baefcbb707500 BT BT https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/billion-dollar-business-plan-dfi-expand-starbucks-footprint-thailand-vietnam?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T15:23:32+08:00 ‘Billion-dollar business’ plan: DFI to expand Starbucks footprint in Thailand, Vietnam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fa55207e4afd304cb21491c0d7fb457650567e3690fcd2afa40da5f9f59f3c7b For Starbucks, DFI plans to introduce dedicated category menus like matcha and chai, and protein drinks. For Starbucks, DFI plans to introduce dedicated category menus like matcha and chai, and protein drinks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uk-annual-house-price-growth-weakest-december-2025-after-surprise-september-drop The Business Times en 2026-10-01T15:16:17+08:00 UK annual house price growth weakest since December 2025 after surprise September drop https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be47f43b3bca720a32b676651d6075b98c64c94ff49b6a038db08852285d30e6 In monthly terms, prices dropped at the joint-fastest pace since May. In monthly terms, prices dropped at the joint-fastest pace since May. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/sph-media-announces-changes-leadership-and-board-including-new-managing-director?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T14:38:48+08:00 SPH Media announces changes to leadership and board, including new managing director https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/93b697b14ea1df5d301b801259f564b7b538d17498e9bb5e455c588ce3cd0343 SPH Media CEO Chan Yeng Kit (left) will be executive chairman of SPH Media Trust and SPH Media Holdings. Kuek Yu Chuang, deputy CEO of SPH Media, is appointed managing director of SPH Media. SPH Media CEO Chan Yeng Kit (left) will be executive chairman of SPH Media Trust and SPH Media Holdings. Kuek Yu Chuang, deputy CEO of SPH Media, is appointed managing director of SPH Media. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/car-leasing-director-jailed-more-5-years-over-evasion-s11-1-million-duties-taxes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T14:00:46+08:00 Car-leasing director jailed for more than 5 years over evasion of S$11.1 million in duties, taxes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/641b2c8f576fcc1d1f5331dec796fa6e36761122c9bfa68d3826c8841c135c1f Under the Customs Act, fraudulent evasion of duty or GST carries a fine of up to 20 times the amount evaded, imprisonment for up to two years, or both. Under the Customs Act, fraudulent evasion of duty or GST carries a fine of up to 20 times the amount evaded, imprisonment for up to two years, or both. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/poor-liquidity-share-3-5-year-plan-investors-koh-boon-hwee-urges-listco-chairs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T13:55:55+08:00 Poor liquidity? Share 3-5 year plan with investors, Koh Boon Hwee urges listco chairs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c6fb22023f3f643e1234ea4684c2d9b580c5004a4f3b162fbea9c02e1138fddc Koh says the role of a company chair is to work with executive management to establish a vision for the company. Koh says the role of a company chair is to work with executive management to establish a vision for the company. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/eu-questions-binance-over-continued-operations-despite-wind-down-order-ft-reports The Business Times en 2026-10-01T13:51:12+08:00 EU questions Binance over continued operations despite wind-down order, FT reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b9b26660862a808c93bd5040572e9b981a68d1661c3a5089e60b3f6a8b733451 Binance lost permission to offer services to EU clients after its application under a new licence regime was rejected earlier this year Binance lost permission to offer services to EU clients after its application under a new licence regime was rejected earlier this year https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/two-coliwoo-holdings-serviced-apartment-properties-river-valley-being-sold-s45-8-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T13:49:22+08:00 Two Coliwoo Holdings serviced-apartment properties in River Valley being sold for S$45.8 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cb570e16de7dc119f7a0d5807a3b07759b48c54c9df8069636c45ab74a95fac5 288 River Valley Road, one of the assets sold, is changing hands for S$31.5 million. 288 River Valley Road, one of the assets sold, is changing hands for S$31.5 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/sia-scoot-extend-cancellations-middle-east-flights-december?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T13:45:36+08:00 SIA, Scoot extend cancellations of Middle East flights to December https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b8116103d44e825c63cf28f6d94fae19829527cb6319e12b20bb3b8f034347f Customers affected by the flight cancellations can seek a full refund of the unused portion of their ticket, said Singapore Airlines. Customers affected by the flight cancellations can seek a full refund of the unused portion of their ticket, said Singapore Airlines. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/bangkok-floods-bring-instant-pain-debt-laden-households The Business Times en 2026-10-01T13:19:28+08:00 Bangkok floods bring instant pain to debt-laden households https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1e877c52c6fe73309889a68352d2d04b6e0d8e1aff66b64db01b500f741a2aba Thai residents wade through floodwater to collect food and necessities in Lat Krabang district, Bangkok, Thailand, Sep 29, 2026. Thai residents wade through floodwater to collect food and necessities in Lat Krabang district, Bangkok, Thailand, Sep 29, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-posts-biggest-trade-surplus-nearly-year-us3-55-billion-august The Business Times en 2026-10-01T13:16:23+08:00 Indonesia posts biggest trade surplus in nearly a year at US$3.55 billion in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/729cb8783d1294a474acad72186224a286175215c7154b26d043f5d03877560b Resource-rich Indonesia has benefited from rising prices of some of its top commodity exports in 2026. Resource-rich Indonesia has benefited from rising prices of some of its top commodity exports in 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/travel-wellness/why-1-2-young-singaporeans-who-said-no-kids-now-say-yes-please-new-study?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T13:01:00+08:00 Why 1 in 2 young Singaporeans who said ‘no kids’ now say ‘yes, please’: new study https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1720f726cf04e323246d62b5ce31f01bb052ff8807711234862962c1f3ec28e7 Like many, Patrina Tan and Johnathan Chua weren’t sure they wanted to be parents at first. They are finally expecting their first child after eight years of trying. Like many, Patrina Tan and Johnathan Chua weren’t sure they wanted to be parents at first. They are finally expecting their first child after eight years of trying. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/singapore-leads-apac-wealth-hub-ranking-next-gen-rethink-real-estate-allocations-savills?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T12:54:19+08:00 Singapore leads Apac wealth hub ranking as next-gen rethink real estate allocations: Savills https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b9f55876ad892d3ea0fe17c2e98de7d662ed3f1b1a95a8d5d70b4fd88ac5ecff image of singapore skyline While prime property remains a trusted store of value, it is viewed alongside broader allocations to equities, private markets and more. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/chinas-tencent-leases-100000-chips-oracle-accelerate-ai-push-report The Business Times en 2026-10-01T12:37:03+08:00 China’s Tencent leases 100,000 chips from Oracle to accelerate AI push: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab7fb8274833f2359895ca5c06e79a2b2606b69ccffe202149463562314709aa Tencent recently released a preview version of its new AI image-generation model for professional creators. Tencent recently released a preview version of its new AI image-generation model for professional creators. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/singapore-explores-nuclear-fusion-clean-energy-option-under-new-meti?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T12:09:59+08:00 Singapore explores nuclear fusion as clean energy option under new METI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c0843c19351dba8daa71502988888da04745958c953eb8feda24f306be90c86 While nuclear fusion is still in its early stages, Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng says significant progress has been made on the technology. While nuclear fusion is still in its early stages, Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng says significant progress has been made on the technology. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/safer-ai-through-more-powerful-models-paradox-heart-anthropics-ipo-pitch The Business Times en 2026-10-01T12:03:26+08:00 Safer AI through more powerful models? The paradox at the heart of Anthropic’s IPO pitch https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e18a09f06013497ac0bc498773c057211081714a9b66bdc1ffec473d2abb1322 Joined by his counterparts at DeepMind, OpenAI and xAI, Anthropic’s Dario Amodei in September called for a slowdown in AI development to focus on safety. Joined by his counterparts at DeepMind, OpenAI and xAI, Anthropic’s Dario Amodei in September called for a slowdown in AI development to focus on safety. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-chinas-firms-opt-singapore-based-strategic-core-limbs-south-east-asia The Business Times en 2026-10-01T12:00:00+08:00 Why China’s firms opt for a Singapore-based strategic core with ‘limbs’ in South-east Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b9f55876ad892d3ea0fe17c2e98de7d662ed3f1b1a95a8d5d70b4fd88ac5ecff Singapore remains the strongest all-round choice for many asset-light businesses.  Singapore remains the strongest all-round choice for many asset-light businesses.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/more-layoffs-higher-productivity-or-bust-how-singapores-prime-office-market-could-take-ai-trends?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T12:00:00+08:00 More layoffs, higher productivity or a bust? How Singapore’s prime office market could take to AI trends https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cabba1a5d5d1281c8d21c692e9c1a012c35ec9239b0f23ae597c8fd43cd5b237 A view of office buildings in part of the Central Business District, Singapore. Demand for quality office space has held up, even as consultants expect AI to reshape the mix of occupiers over time. Demand for quality office space has held up, even as consultants expect AI to reshape the mix of occupiers over time. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/huawei-unveils-mate-90-phones-leans-homegrown-chip-design-offset-us-curbs The Business Times en 2026-10-01T11:39:37+08:00 Huawei unveils Mate 90 phones, leans on homegrown chip design to offset US curbs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b23fc156615d339f946907226523d5b5bfa6503002082bd78964217078f10c02 The Mate 90 series succeeds the Mate 80 line launched in November 2025. The Mate 90 series succeeds the Mate 80 line launched in November 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-dip-bonds-focus-after-torrid-september The Business Times en 2026-10-01T11:18:59+08:00 Asian stocks dip, bonds in focus after torrid September  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8649843e9ee430d58f7b55b664789367b1f45099c07454a56b6563316d57084d Japan’s Nikkei was up over 1 per cent on Thursday as chip-related shares rose. Japan’s Nikkei was up over 1 per cent on Thursday as chip-related shares rose. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-budget-2027-anwar-faces-cost-living-and-deficit-test-election?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T11:08:04+08:00 Malaysia Budget 2027: Anwar faces cost-of-living and deficit test before election https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c07072bd0f3a31edf0a53dce780aa1bf8e8a46ae721ffb76ec5844870fdf74e The coming Budget 2027 will be the second under the 13th Malaysia Plan, the country’s five-year development blueprint. The coming Budget 2027 will be the second under the 13th Malaysia Plan, the country’s five-year development blueprint. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/south-koreas-monthly-exports-top-us120-billion-first-time-record-chip-sales The Business Times en 2026-10-01T10:37:21+08:00 South Korea’s monthly exports top US$120 billion for the first time on record chip sales https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/58675c9be8bce17e4291c83c12fd7e7f0c725f5132663d638d6cf1bb34a3c75a Exports for January to September reached US$814.5 billion, the first time it’s topped US$800 billion over the period.  Exports for January to September reached US$814.5 billion, the first time it’s topped US$800 billion over the period.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/sustainability-impact-awards/capital-was-yesterdays-problem-aseans-energy-transition-where-it-lands-todays-challenge?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-01T10:35:34+08:00 Capital was yesterday’s problem in Asean’s energy transition. Where it lands is today’s challenge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e488b97cdba7b07f2a6d16f5db9d488867fcdd4e1232d88d8a5c753c1853d4b Panel discussion on Asean’s energy transition at the Sustainability Impact Dialogue in Bangkok. Policymakers and business leaders discuss investment opportunities and how to share the costs of lower-carbon production.