https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/big-techs-us750-billion-ai-bet-collides-slowing-growth-core-businesses The Business Times en 2026-10-30T11:04:56+08:00 Big Tech’s US$750 billion AI bet collides with slowing growth in core businesses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/93ad74dc9d0b68898c565417c5443f21000ac0f4a1bcb563eadd50002b1a6eba To stay relevant as chatbots get popular, Google wove more AI into its search engine. The popularity of that feature has hurt the profitability of Google Search. To stay relevant as chatbots get popular, Google wove more AI into its search engine. The popularity of that feature has hurt the profitability of Google Search. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/tuas-power-explore-importing-500-mw-year-hydropower-laos?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-30T11:00:00+08:00 Tuas Power to explore importing up to 500 MW a year of hydropower from Laos https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8b3fc7317417d1fad226cfe3fedbc5df4e81b9dbe341cacd888c69c22ad57d5d The potential long-term arrangement would see Tuas Power import renewable hydropower supplied by Electricite du Laos and the Phongsupthavy Group. The potential long-term arrangement would see Tuas Power import renewable hydropower supplied by Electricite du Laos and the Phongsupthavy Group. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/can-affordable-luxury-survive-and-thrive-vietnam?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-30T10:41:05+08:00 Can ‘affordable luxury’ survive – and thrive – in Vietnam? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c8caa2ba122deea6e246c62bc4018f07e58cee32ed8ac5ca6de5a1baf1881c93 Interior of The Capital Grille.  The US steakhouse chain opened at Ho Chi Minh City’s Bitexco Financial Tower in September 2026.  Experts say the “affordable luxury” trend is most visible in premium bubble tea, speciality coffee, beauty products, apparel and experiential dining. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-q3-retrenchments-rise-4800-resident-unemployment-edges-3-flash-data?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-30T10:30:48+08:00 Singapore Q3 retrenchments rise to 4,800; resident unemployment edges up to 3%: flash data https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62c57745abe6447f7bbcc26afaa082920a7e3096bbcefca291b2196d9ece4e67 Total employment grows by 27,700 in Q3, higher than the growth of 11,400 seen in Q2, and up by 10.4% year on year. Total employment grows by 27,700 in Q3, higher than the growth of 11,400 seen in Q2, and up by 10.4% year on year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/warshs-forward-silence-risks-bigger-treasury-market-swings The Business Times en 2026-10-30T10:19:07+08:00 Warsh’s ‘forward silence’ risks bigger treasury market swings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a45305777501f2f795e81f4d808106d65922de3ae807be54de6e847b29293094 The move may increase market turbulence, as bigger gaps between decisions could mean the Fed will need to occasionally deliver larger rate cuts or hikes. The move may increase market turbulence, as bigger gaps between decisions could mean the Fed will need to occasionally deliver larger rate cuts or hikes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/aem-tumbles-11-along-singapore-and-regional-chip-peers-following-alphabets-record-plunge?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-30T10:04:09+08:00 AEM tumbles 11% along with Singapore and regional chip peers following Alphabet’s record plunge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7057ba4234dd18205e6384471b9f973c79dfc9f613104ecaac743e6f912ef498 Shares of Alphabet slid over 12% after its third-quarter revenue of US$127.6 billion came in below expectations. Shares of Alphabet slid over 12% after its third-quarter revenue of US$127.6 billion came in below expectations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-prices-edge-lower-us-inflation-data-reinforces-fed-outlook The Business Times en 2026-10-30T09:55:00+08:00 Gold prices edge lower as US inflation data reinforces Fed outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5278943b83e03dfdd3cf83b26fe3d510645e33eea2b69ec2935e46bca65cedc5 Spot gold is down 0.4% at US$4,006.06 per ounce by 0036 GMT. Spot gold is down 0.4% at US$4,006.06 per ounce by 0036 GMT. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/my-ultimate-dream-bit-matrix-woman-bringing-next-gen-home-help-robots-life The Business Times en 2026-10-30T09:41:36+08:00 ‘My ultimate dream is a bit like The Matrix’: The woman bringing next gen home-help robots to life https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e780afde01c999578128d40bf88df3471c07f0ccab4360708daf370fc7187fc9 Home robots may need a higher level of dexterity and sensitivity than factory machines, said a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Home robots may need a higher level of dexterity and sensitivity than factory machines, said a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/fti-consulting-wongpartnership-among-seven-members-specialist-panel-haze-probes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-30T09:00:00+08:00 FTI Consulting, WongPartnership among seven members on specialist panel for haze probes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82111ec98513915fc3f8f02bea29d6d020391ae4138fe1dfd12a86a7859f8830 Senior Minister K Shanmugam (left, centre) at a meeting with the senior leadership of Singaporean companies allegedly linked to haze-related activities. Senior Minister K Shanmugam (left, centre) at a meeting with the senior leadership of Singaporean companies allegedly linked to haze-related activities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-beleaguered-shoppers-are-worry-convenience-stores-and-economy The Business Times en 2026-10-30T08:50:34+08:00 Japan's beleaguered shoppers are a worry for convenience stores and the economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b14df1747d29b9090ceada76304a23e956a361df116edbc136423487393934f7 The Japanese consumer’s desire to save has grown more than anticipated, said Seiji Kitamura, head of group merchandising strategy at 7-Eleven owner Seven & i. The Japanese consumer’s desire to save has grown more than anticipated, said Seiji Kitamura, head of group merchandising strategy at 7-Eleven owner Seven & i. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sheng-siong-q3-profit-1-9-s44-6-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-30T08:45:58+08:00 Sheng Siong Q3 profit up 1.9% at S$44.6 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/989b60e0582444f1216852e1f1b50e855b268505c4aa7537bc953480fd6cf266 Sheng Siong supermarket located in Woodleigh, Singapore. Sheng Siong currently has 92 stores in Singapore, up from 84 stores in Q3 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-clar-seatrium-sheng-siong-mpact-netlink-nbn-starhill-global-reit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-30T08:28:41+08:00 Stocks to watch: Clar, Seatrium, Sheng Siong, MPACT, NetLink NBN, Starhill Global Reit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/98129b9e565c519e93916e44b8c5ad9938bf1f474f93e072d8939432ea797e29 Clar on Thursday recorded higher rental reversion in the third quarter of 2026 amid its drive to reshape its industrial portfolio. Clar on Thursday recorded higher rental reversion in the third quarter of 2026 amid its drive to reshape its industrial portfolio. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mpact-q2-dpu-falls-3-5-s0-0194-weaker-overseas-contributions?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-30T08:03:57+08:00 MPACT Q2 DPU falls 3.5% to S$0.0194 on weaker overseas contributions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/00a76e47b4ec928db80c68694e89a234663a299a9432d84987e94dc3d3569426 VivoCity, which recently underwent refurbishment works at Basement 2, continues to underpin stability for the real estate investment trust. VivoCity, which recently underwent refurbishment works at Basement 2, continues to underpin stability for the real estate investment trust. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-receives-vance-letter-signals-no-shift-peace-deal-terms The Business Times en 2026-10-30T07:05:29+08:00 Iran receives Vance letter, signals no shift in peace deal terms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e752b31af19a57db768c997751d3418e9fb2e9436e76f4a7e1057b8d46f8c6c2 Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf added that conditions have been “repeatedly and clearly stated” to mediators. Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf added that conditions have been “repeatedly and clearly stated” to mediators. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/limited-tax-liability-challenges-beyond-funds-could-constrain-senior-work-recommendations-observers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-30T07:00:00+08:00 Limited tax liability, challenges beyond funds could constrain senior work recommendations: observers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d8b10aec3fb203cbee318017e9ee3eb9013a3f68167be372af5a3c0ff0157057 It is also worthwhile to look at how flexible work will fit with current employment regulations and frameworks, says Prof Walter Theseira. It is also worthwhile to look at how flexible work will fit with current employment regulations and frameworks, says Prof Walter Theseira. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/rise-student-hostels-helps-add-fuel-hong-kong-property-boom?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-30T07:00:00+08:00 Rise of student hostels helps add fuel to Hong Kong property boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/87742fa816bf4ed9a5c8bffeefe0cd71248bb692d1572f236a9ad157d2a6b219 Some international schools and tertiary education institutions have inked several of Hong Kong’s largest leasing deals in recent years.  Some international schools and tertiary education institutions have inked several of Hong Kong’s largest leasing deals in recent years.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/could-seasoning-period-after-ipos-help-newly-listed-companies The Business Times en 2026-10-30T07:00:00+08:00 Could a ‘seasoning period’ after IPOs help newly listed companies? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3469680fc516bdd99c8d24b010fd5b0db65eae5d6232d7e9ce6d1162899f4635 The Singapore Exchange logo outside the SGX Building. The Singapore Exchange and the Monetary Authority of Singapore could consider a three-month period when short-selling is restricted and “uptick rules” apply. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/intel-plunges-after-pc-slump-and-supply-snags-hurt-outlook The Business Times en 2026-10-30T06:41:58+08:00 Intel plunges after PC slump and supply snags hurt outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d23e09755f744257a0bd08df1070bc110eee443d27989bacea7657a395a4f415 “Intel’s earnings highlight the challenges the company faces in pushing its recent turnaround into a sustained recovery,” Emarketer senior analyst Asa Hiken said. “Intel’s earnings highlight the challenges the company faces in pushing its recent turnaround into a sustained recovery,” Emarketer senior analyst Asa Hiken said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/amazon-slides-light-q4-sales-estimates-high-cash-burn The Business Times en 2026-10-30T06:21:13+08:00 Amazon slides on light Q4 sales estimates, high cash burn https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d4a37301247ba5a47e53b7d557a5389b6c0004baf3660ab856d7af85f994cd0f Like rivals, Amazon has made a huge spending commitment to developing AI software and infrastructure. Like rivals, Amazon has made a huge spending commitment to developing AI software and infrastructure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-wavers-conflicting-reports-us-military-moves-iran The Business Times en 2026-10-30T06:09:21+08:00 Oil wavers on conflicting reports of US military moves in Iran https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e0dc4e52451b6a05b24fd5e622b4ec527968b2c54e329062ef95276666b166c Brent’s nearest contract, which expires on Oct 30, fell to settle near US$115 a barrel.  Brent’s nearest contract, which expires on Oct 30, fell to settle near US$115 a barrel.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-close-seven-week-high-after-ecb-pause-lagarde-resigns The Business Times en 2026-10-30T06:03:49+08:00 European shares close at seven-week high after ECB pause; Lagarde resigns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/745b560285a0503bbc70d2a3ea0f59cf0949d0cc23ec9e35d1521627c6447fbb Markets mulled European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde’s decision to step down, sparking speculation on her successor. Markets mulled European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde’s decision to step down, sparking speculation on her successor. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-ends-lower-alphabet-revenue-miss-revives-ai-capex-jitters The Business Times en 2026-10-30T05:57:57+08:00 Wall Street ends lower as Alphabet revenue miss revives AI capex jitters https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b1cd45343978fc99548a2170455a8d2bedcff64ff9ea5341f2fb10edd2b05785 Semiconductor stocks snapped their four-day winning streak. Semiconductor stocks snapped their four-day winning streak. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/microsoft-looks-raise-least-us25-billion-us-bond-sale?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T22:12:01+08:00 Microsoft looks to raise at least US$25 billion from US bond sale https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b191c8b64efb218ead5ddf9bf1902adc19adaac97a133b0227442578b5ad57a Microsoft is selling the debt in as many as 10 tranches, with maturities ranging from two to 40 years, sources said. Microsoft is selling the debt in as many as 10 tranches, with maturities ranging from two to 40 years, sources said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ecb-holds-rates-lagarde-exit-compounds-alarm-over-oil-france?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T21:56:33+08:00 ECB holds rates as Lagarde exit compounds alarm over oil, France https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1d7a5d8cfc18d5acd3f7f3ec641d4b57e4442b6ae20caa3099bca802dc2cf9ea On borrowing costs, the ECB is biding its time, having hiked twice since the Iran war jolted energy markets. On borrowing costs, the ECB is biding its time, having hiked twice since the Iran war jolted energy markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ecb-president-christine-lagarde-resigns-time-mounting-challenges-europe?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T21:24:43+08:00 ECB president Christine Lagarde resigns at time of mounting challenges for Europe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1e10b7ef92afab0631b4959650ab59b168389ca97fc2e7abda630b2f83114de9 ECB president Christine Lagarde’s term was scheduled to run until the end of October 2027, but speculation about an early departure had been mounting for months. ECB president Christine Lagarde’s term was scheduled to run until the end of October 2027, but speculation about an early departure had been mounting for months. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/netlink-nbn-trust-posts-1-1-increase-h1-dpu-s0-0274?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T20:28:37+08:00 NetLink NBN Trust posts 1.1% increase in H1 DPU to S$0.0274 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/994c830389b789504fe84493b63416458aa3690f3db816900973aba41e1b404c Netlink’s trustee-manager noted that ongoing cost pressures may weigh on the fibre network operator’s Ebitda margin. Netlink’s trustee-manager noted that ongoing cost pressures may weigh on the fibre network operator’s Ebitda margin. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/jios-blockbuster-debut-puts-valuation-earnings-focus?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T20:06:39+08:00 Jio’s blockbuster debut puts valuation, earnings in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/73a862c1554993f30c6230d438eeda0500f69bf24ecc515645607c448b66fee0 A view of a Jio pole kiosk on a street in Mumbai, India. Jio Platforms extended its post-listing gains on Oct 29. Investors will be looking for evidence that Jio can turn its vast subscriber base and expanding digital businesses into stronger earnings and cash flow. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-government-slaps-loan-curbs-individual-private-hire-car-buyers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T20:00:00+08:00 Singapore government slaps loan curbs on individual private-hire car buyers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/35b2b50a423da703a230be0b82e320f83f449d030ff3d223c925a878dc074c40 The loan restrictions will not apply to commercial vehicles (including goods vehicles and buses), PHCs owned by businesses, or motorcycles. The loan restrictions will not apply to commercial vehicles (including goods vehicles and buses), PHCs owned by businesses, or motorcycles. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/euro-stable-against-greenback-ahead-ecb-decision-investors-adjust-fed-view?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T19:59:49+08:00 Euro stable against greenback ahead of ECB decision; investors adjust Fed view https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b5161889e4d87ee38e2d911ee81dc261ab0140740be8e0e988d2b3a5c5ec32db ECB president Christine Lagarde’s decision to step down prematurely is likely to overshadow the central bank’s interest-rate decision. ECB president Christine Lagarde’s decision to step down prematurely is likely to overshadow the central bank’s interest-rate decision. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/starhill-global-reits-net-property-income-2-3-s38-8-million-q1-fy2027?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T19:59:46+08:00 Starhill Global Reit’s net property income up 2.3% at S$38.8 million in Q1 FY2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f912f958ffe21378c8a63825cf2a2352fbf0c61d6a1126ff259d619a40b5bf83 Profit is partially offset by loss of contribution from divested Wisma Atria office strata units, and lower contributions from the Wisma Atria property (retail). Profit is partially offset by loss of contribution from divested Wisma Atria office strata units, and lower contributions from the Wisma Atria property (retail). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-big-caring-eyes-singapore-expansion-yms-buyout-ahead-ipo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T19:56:52+08:00 Malaysia’s Big Caring eyes Singapore expansion with YMS buyout ahead of IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a98346df150326da18ac6005e15fb169a8c5021850683f9e8e48b838e3d8f937 From left: UBS Securities Malaysia managing director ⁠and head of global banking Lee Han Ping; RHB Investment Bank CEO ⁠Kevin Davies, Big Caring executive director Lim Sin Yin; Big Caring independent non-executive chairman Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah; Big Caring CEO and managing director Lee Meng Chuan; Maybank global banking group CEO John Chong; and AmInvestment Bank CEO Christopher Ng. Malaysia’s largest retail pharmacy chain has launched an IPO prospectus. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mainboard-newbie-mi-material-reports-q3-adjusted-profit-after-tax-us11-4-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T19:48:04+08:00 Mainboard newbie Mi Material reports Q3 adjusted profit after tax of US$11.4 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f1acbe967f163da9c3db8842809e4e6f3e5ebd538310780abef8ddd1ecf710b4 Mi Material CEO and executive director Kevin Tan says the company is entering what is traditionally its strongest quarter. Mi Material CEO and executive director Kevin Tan says the company is entering what is traditionally its strongest quarter. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/capitaland-ascendas-reit-scores-higher-rental-reversion-q3-occupancy-also?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T19:15:51+08:00 CapitaLand Ascendas Reit scores higher rental reversion in Q3; occupancy also up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/98129b9e565c519e93916e44b8c5ad9938bf1f474f93e072d8939432ea797e29 Kim Chuan Telecommunications Complex at 38 Kim Chuan Road is among three Singapore properties Clar plans to divest. Kim Chuan Telecommunications Complex at 38 Kim Chuan Road is among three Singapore properties Clar plans to divest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-292?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 29) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b173fd0d60669763b05fedbd7fb91fc086478fadf80738b4c4e7f6a6674c8bf9 The US Federal Reserve has kept the Fed funds target rate unchanged at 3.75% to 4%. The US Federal Reserve has kept the Fed funds target rate unchanged at 3.75% to 4%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/singapore-smes-investments-malaysia-handled-stanchart-quadrupled-past-year?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T18:42:56+08:00 Singapore SMEs’ investments into Malaysia handled by StanChart quadrupled in past year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e76beb42d71290203664067523e3f572440bcf2a5cf303c84068068704190da Standard Chartered’s Teresa Tah says SMEs expanding across the border needed support beyond financing, including in local market knowledge and links to business-service partners. Standard Chartered’s Teresa Tah says SMEs expanding across the border needed support beyond financing, including in local market knowledge and links to business-service partners. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hong-leong-tid-place-top-bid-s181-86-million-or-s1755-psf-ppr-orchard-plot?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T18:22:39+08:00 Hong Leong, TID place top bid of S$181.86 million or S$1,755 psf ppr for Orchard plot https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1312b59ec90cfbf0a117beb18f106e7575bf9c1abef0b9cb5f51e3e0fbf6ee7e The Orchard Boulevard site can yield about 110 private homes. The Orchard Boulevard site can yield about 110 private homes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-fall-amid-mixed-regional-showing-sti-closes-almost-flat?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T18:08:22+08:00 Singapore stocks fall amid mixed regional showing; STI down 0.03% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/645911eb6df5790002738f73e68d24e08887a9a9d25fa620b0edc61cbeb74953 The three local banks ended mixed on Thursday. The three local banks ended mixed on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/beachside-italian-fico-sentosa?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T18:00:00+08:00 Beachside Italian at Fico in Sentosa https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2d7df7dc3e62b89fa7370bd8d60c11e21a412c09e6675c51948be907ff93c80 Fico at Tanjong Beach Club is an offshoot of the original Fico Masseria in East Coast Park. Fico at Tanjong Beach Club is an offshoot of the original Fico Masseria in East Coast Park. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/toyota-monthly-sales-fall-china-slump-enters-eighth-month?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T17:39:29+08:00 Toyota monthly sales fall as China slump enters eighth month https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de64ba36e3eeee1135d7de113e0128c50db4956b8f95f5fc1484a86740564c1d Toyota had forecast a rare drop earlier this year, as it braced for higher raw material costs stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. Toyota had forecast a rare drop earlier this year, as it braced for higher raw material costs stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/europes-earnings-growth-rival-us-first-time-years?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T17:14:48+08:00 Europe’s earnings growth to rival US for the first time in years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27d2054581d9593998b7ef3735910c313ded6a30921e4e9f42e97a28d1949ebd The Stoxx Europe 600 Index is on track to outperform the S&P 500 in October, after lagging behind for two quarters in a row. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index is on track to outperform the S&P 500 in October, after lagging behind for two quarters in a row. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/volkswagens-q3-loss-widens-more-5-billion-euros-raising-restructuring-stakes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T16:47:13+08:00 Volkswagen’s Q3 loss widens to more than 5 billion euros, raising restructuring stakes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/594e5e10f0e867ee4f9d333cc0b8d9239fcabae8b213bef1c0324446da6e327b The results underscore the pressure on Volkswagen to overhaul its business model in the face of factors including brutal competition in China. The results underscore the pressure on Volkswagen to overhaul its business model in the face of factors including brutal competition in China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/when-scotch-worth-us36000-take-look-packaging?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T16:21:23+08:00 When is scotch worth US$36,000? Take a look at the packaging https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c373e50affa1272ef06dcc7fe04fa92698144002b853a7a4fd8ed8a510dc2c82 Distillers have spent the past seven years or so making their old whiskies stand out primarily via their packaging. Distillers have spent the past seven years or so making their old whiskies stand out primarily via their packaging. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/thrive/career-guide/tales-workplace-horror?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T16:21:19+08:00 Tales of workplace horror https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8190dee5dbba4984987ad6c8356fc9694f3a37ea29452d1485172ec431150e36 BT BT https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-budget-breathing-space-time-rising-energy-costs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T16:18:01+08:00 A UK Budget with ‘breathing space’ in a time of rising energy costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9c0ed251734cf0a259c5b0da15201031e89b4277d03a9089f2c09aecf23727fa Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey told lawmakers in parliament the Budget was “delivered at a time when global uncertainties and pressures are swirling worldwide”. Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey told lawmakers in parliament the Budget was “delivered at a time when global uncertainties and pressures are swirling worldwide”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/btluxe-edit-redefining-luxury-new-era-asia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T16:00:00+08:00 The BTLuxe Edit: Redefining luxury for a new era in Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8cd36c147f9a842ba56ef8b40c769bac96f728c9f2b8f2c0d68aaf4511025b40 Panellists Wee Teng Wen (managing partner, Lo & Behold) (left), Sandy Assakul (co-founder, Baan Trok Tua Ngork), and Ashish Manchharam (founder, Elevate Capital), discussed the art of reimagining overlooked historical spaces. Panellists Wee Teng Wen (managing partner, Lo & Behold) (left), Sandy Assakul (co-founder, Baan Trok Tua Ngork), and Ashish Manchharam (founder, Elevate Capital), discussed the art of reimagining overlooked historical spaces. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/hong-kongs-apartment-horror-films-skewer-its-ghastly-property-market The Business Times en 2026-10-29T15:36:56+08:00 Hong Kong’s ‘apartment horror’ films skewer its ghastly property market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe4e163d7f149ddedd3203215ae9dadcf566e2f1598b82be6196dabcc51ee59d Hong Kong is one of the least affordable property markets on the planet. The city’s topography gives its horror movies a distinct texture.  Hong Kong is one of the least affordable property markets on the planet. The city’s topography gives its horror movies a distinct texture.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/google-expand-ai-partnerships-public-healthcare-groups-establish-new-singapore-research-hub?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T15:27:26+08:00 Google to expand AI partnerships with public healthcare groups, establish new Singapore research hub https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0db1864d08d209137961e8b154435854368fe00941d93a16e4f12eeeca3f7678 Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How says Google’s initiative with NHG Health will help to move care beyond hospitals into communities and homes. Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How says Google’s initiative with NHG Health will help to move care beyond hospitals into communities and homes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singtels-ncs-more-triple-ai-specialist-workforce-over-300-two-years?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T15:09:10+08:00 Singtel’s NCS to more than triple AI specialist workforce to over 300 in two years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e227d2afc10a91c117ec57846e4d075c6c584b7e2412001f4e021f8a640b1d8b NCS CEO Sam Liew says the company aims to make Singapore a place where AI can be seen working at scale, strengthening industries and improving public services. NCS CEO Sam Liew says the company aims to make Singapore a place where AI can be seen working at scale, strengthening industries and improving public services. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/after-feds-expected-hold-rates-warsh-paints-sanguine-picture-us-economy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T14:41:33+08:00 After Fed’s expected hold on rates, Warsh paints sanguine picture of US economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cb4e4609c89c0e247ffa00c64c196283a90f6ec48dbd897694938b1392769f93 US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh holding a press conference in Washington, DC. Fed chair Kevin Warsh has sent signals that he is leaning against rate hikes in the near future, says one brokerage. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/alphabet-burning-cash-samsung-collecting-it?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T14:15:35+08:00 Alphabet is burning cash. Samsung is collecting it https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d294dc811d3c9f52550c91980b37d2574a45de82048af3bc38ad88a7962e29d6 Memory makes up more than 40% of a premium smartphone’s component cost, Counterpoint Research estimates. Memory makes up more than 40% of a premium smartphone’s component cost, Counterpoint Research estimates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-easy-wins-attracting-global-capital-are-over-say-panellists?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T14:12:46+08:00 Singapore’s easy wins in attracting global capital are over, say panellists https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/91684d197c16e680517eee4710ef2c5e84ca47c4ae8f0d7bb4f49347bb77468c Panellists at the Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2026. From left: Ng Chun Ying of Dentons Rodyk; Emily Low of Dentons Rodyk; Prof Dan W Puchniak from SMU; Gopi Mirchandani of Schroders; Selena Ling from OCBC; and Mark Wong of Dentons Rodyk. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/bruce-lee-ballet-hong-kong-bares-its-global-arts-ambitions?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T14:05:00+08:00 A Bruce Lee ballet? Hong Kong bares its global arts ambitions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/77cc8fd8a85883d7b4569f9e43b21c2cebe4b66a68ffdb6b51118f75b494baca The late Bruce Lee, seen here in Enter the Dragon (1973), will be the subject of a new ballet premiering in Hong Kong. The late Bruce Lee, seen here in Enter the Dragon (1973), will be the subject of a new ballet premiering in Hong Kong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-denies-rumours-indonesia-unit-merging-bank-central-asia-analysts-see-sense-deal?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T13:22:29+08:00 DBS denies rumours of Indonesia unit merging with Bank Central Asia; analysts see sense in a deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b446d5b76a1902621a1c15e7f094bc954ce621d4be7db8b3a25598eeb12ddb6 Shares of BCA surged more than 7% on Wednesday to close at 5,275 rupiah. By market close on Thursday, it had retreated to 4,950 rupiah.  Shares of BCA surged more than 7% on Wednesday to close at 5,275 rupiah. By market close on Thursday, it had retreated to 4,950 rupiah.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-outlook-energy-prices-drive-asian-markets-fed-holds-rate-steady?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T13:22:14+08:00 AI outlook, energy prices to drive Asian markets as Fed holds rate steady https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b173fd0d60669763b05fedbd7fb91fc086478fadf80738b4c4e7f6a6674c8bf9 The US Federal Reserve has kept the Fed funds target rate unchanged at 3.75% to 4%. The US Federal Reserve has kept the Fed funds target rate unchanged at 3.75% to 4%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/analysts-cut-mapletree-industrial-trust-targets-amid-murky-dpu-outlook-cgsi-downgrades-hold?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T13:17:57+08:00 Analysts cut Mapletree Industrial Trust targets amid ‘murky’ DPU outlook; CGSI downgrades to ‘hold’  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/66193dc107619b2dfe35a735c9cbe282ce0847c6a79e22dbd6fdcadb2778d7a1 Mapletree logo Mapletree Industrial Trust’s portfolio occupancy is down one percentage point quarter on quarter at 89.7%, dragged by its North America portfolio. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hyundai-motor-reports-5-5-rise-q3-operating-profit-beats-forecasts The Business Times en 2026-10-29T13:15:40+08:00 Hyundai Motor reports 5.5% rise in Q3 operating profit, beats forecasts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4f1e7b091579d2f60e190c3814592c48e46e14a91766ef4ada41264aa788d02d The results beat a 2.4 trillion won forecast by LSEG SmartEstimate. The results beat a 2.4 trillion won forecast by LSEG SmartEstimate. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-retain-stakes-strategic-sectors-through-2030-amid-push-cut-holdings-state-owned-firms The Business Times en 2026-10-29T13:01:34+08:00 Vietnam to retain stakes in strategic sectors through 2030 amid push to cut holdings in state-owned firms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3dc205769e4ee51188ecfd6640fa577c2431ca5a61c5a22d0dcced8266fde77d The government's campaign to make state-owned enterprises more efficient includes allowing greater private sector participation in selected businesses.   The government's campaign to make state-owned enterprises more efficient includes allowing greater private sector participation in selected businesses.   https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/sentosa-and-tada-kick-autonomous-vehicle-rides-early-2027?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T13:00:00+08:00 Sentosa and Tada to kick off autonomous vehicle rides in early 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ce0dd363395b629df2278e6d0813c108ccab8014f44d5b10a5fcdaffda48c8a The WeRide shuttle has room for eight passengers, and will ply predetermined routes around Sentosa. The WeRide shuttle has room for eight passengers, and will ply predetermined routes around Sentosa. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/cma-cgm-launches-its-first-electric-barge-vietnam-backed-nike-cargo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T12:50:18+08:00 CMA CGM launches its first electric barge in Vietnam, backed by Nike cargo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9ea0dbe81592458b8ffe2afdc2869516740a168448e0040d95686ad38005019 The vessel is Vietnam’s first fully electric inland container barge, operating without direct greenhouse gas emissions. The vessel is Vietnam’s first fully electric inland container barge, operating without direct greenhouse gas emissions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/rent-premiums-greening-offices-least-likely-singapore-among-major-cities The Business Times en 2026-10-29T12:43:09+08:00 Rent premiums from greening offices least likely in Singapore among major cities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dcc2cfaa16a8832c1112a4f5307fb602335268b6b9cb7d7976202bc8978dc71b Hong Kong offers average rent premiums of 23% for green upgrades, Savills data shows, followed by Amsterdam and London. Hong Kong offers average rent premiums of 23% for green upgrades, Savills data shows, followed by Amsterdam and London. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/sembcorp-dayone-sign-pact-explore-powering-data-centres-asia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T12:23:41+08:00 Sembcorp, DayOne sign pact to explore powering data centres in Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/06188a1ef33f56606f2a07c1588fc464ff1840f926b1ebd13b6094f5f2c50fe7 DayOne’s upcoming SG1 data centre DayOne has an existing power purchase agreement with Sembcorp for its upcoming SG1 data centre, where operations will be fully covered by renewable energy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wilmar-slides-almost-5-after-weaker-q3-earnings-indonesian-police-probe-plantation-fires?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T11:51:00+08:00 Wilmar slides almost 5% after weaker Q3 earnings; Indonesian police probe plantation fires https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4af06b8bd359b6547e23e91f66e4b995c43bd30d50b0fa6def0294e5b3ff856 image of wilmar logo The stock is trading at its lowest in more than 10 months. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sia-buy-4800-tonnes-sustainable-aviation-fuel-aethers-singapore-plant?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T11:32:36+08:00 SIA to buy up to 4,800 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel from Aether’s Singapore plant https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c70c0b497e50271508744bed1872731a43b492511333710f434cd732c561575 A Singapore Airlines plane prepares to land at Changi Airport in Singapore. Singapore Airlines is the first to buy sustainable aviation fuel from Project Beacon, which Aether Fuels is developing in Pulau Bukom. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/hows-us-china-tech-war-going-ask-ai The Business Times en 2026-10-29T11:18:34+08:00 How’s the US-China tech war going? Ask AI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/77281302e55816385cbef1ea5de7bee7e09c78bfce9ed8a662c257865e456dcb Code is displayed on computer screens. AI’s reading of C-suite disclosures matches independent sell-side assessments almost in lockstep, a study has found. AI’s reading of C-suite disclosures matches independent sell-side assessments almost in lockstep, a study has found. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-sees-only-unacceptable-ideas-latest-draft-deal-end-war-official-says The Business Times en 2026-10-29T10:39:14+08:00 Iran sees only ‘unacceptable ideas’ in latest draft deal to end war, official says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4d02bcd880249664053338ae0fe35707469bf096df24f09130f11b22522e8ba A mural depicts an Iranian drone on a street in Teheran, which is said to be considering the new peace proposal, with a response expected by the end of the week. A mural depicts an Iranian drone on a street in Teheran, which is said to be considering the new peace proposal, with a response expected by the end of the week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ultragreen-ai-shares-plunge-15-9-after-guiding-lower-fy2026-revenue?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T09:39:25+08:00 UltraGreen.ai shares plunge 15.9% after guiding for lower FY2026 revenue https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b0728047aace9923d5717d5dcbb6892fd3b30825fb401005c1637fe2bf98d40 UltraGreen.ai IPO on the SGX UltraGreen.ai was listed on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange in December 2025 at US$1.45. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/samsung-sees-ai-chip-shortage-worsening-keeps-investors-suspense-returns The Business Times en 2026-10-29T09:21:00+08:00 Samsung sees AI chip shortage worsening, keeps investors in suspense on returns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a6c2d1a05249c67a5a462c8aa2bf097f7d79311dde15c62ddd9ae0347d7917b Samsung said its high-bandwidth memory supply has been sold out for 2027, with key customers requesting more of the key chips used in AI data centres. Samsung said its high-bandwidth memory supply has been sold out for 2027, with key customers requesting more of the key chips used in AI data centres. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cdl-hospitality-trusts-q3-npi-rises-7-1-s36-7-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T08:55:23+08:00 CDL Hospitality Trusts Q3 NPI rises 7.1% to S$36.7 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3a811f731174a15ef1e24bae85b14e1afbfa43ef5ec4bdd7dddfdfd3ffea2d1e Its revenue rose 4.1% to S$72 million, from S$69.2 million previously. Its revenue rose 4.1% to S$72 million, from S$69.2 million previously. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ultragreen-ai-q3-revenue-43-9-expects-fy2026-revenue-fall-short-guidance?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T08:47:12+08:00 UltraGreen.ai Q3 revenue up 43.9% but expects FY2026 revenue to fall short of guidance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e143089776c5ddad68934b8bcc19a2b1e2ad188eaa84404708daacc66d14e4c Verdye UltraGreen.ai says the US operating environment has become more challenging with the entry of competing indocyanine green products. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/keppel-posts-20-rise-q3-net-profit-new-keppel-earnings-15?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T08:46:11+08:00 Keppel posts 20% rise in Q3 net profit; New Keppel earnings up 15% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/862481ff7b282531a8ad63c46197c1f7efb0563ddff280a3372fdff406b9a9aa The increase in New Keppel’s profit was underpinned by stronger performance in its connectivity segment and steady earnings from its infrastructure segment. The increase in New Keppel’s profit was underpinned by stronger performance in its connectivity segment and steady earnings from its infrastructure segment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/far-east-hospitality-trust-q3-net-property-income-6-3-s27-6-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T08:43:38+08:00 Far East Hospitality Trust Q3 net property income up 6.3% at S$27.6 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2e083dd81b64e8eb92dfa34fb927f0cf505df64522baa0d0775ea0d7da0267c FEHT’s property four points by sheraton nagoya Stronger performance at Four Points by Sheraton Nagoya has driven the increase in revenue. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-keppel-cict-mlt-golden-agri-wilmar-cdlht-feht-ultragreen-ai?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T08:38:15+08:00 Stocks to watch: Keppel, CICT, MLT, Golden-Agri, Wilmar, CDLHT, FEHT, UltraGreen.ai https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/862481ff7b282531a8ad63c46197c1f7efb0563ddff280a3372fdff406b9a9aa Keppel reported a 20 per cent increase in its net profit for the third quarter ended Sep 30, 2026. Keppel reported a 20 per cent increase in its net profit for the third quarter ended Sep 30, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-cuts-losses-fed-pauses-and-stays-silent-future-hikes The Business Times en 2026-10-29T08:23:44+08:00 Gold cuts losses as Fed pauses and stays silent on future hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3dd23cb4598c098cc6d0f1f5e96c2d5c8a0c9c163114424bc1453ae78b10ca0a The Fed’s rate outlook has largely dictated gold prices in recent months.  The Fed’s rate outlook has largely dictated gold prices in recent months.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cicts-q3-npi-rises-13-8-s334-9-million-contributions-paragon-and-other-acquisitions?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T08:11:07+08:00 CICT’s Q3 NPI rises 13.8% to S$334.9 million on contributions from Paragon and other acquisitions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d4b0cac810f4df71aadab423c50511788041530192234bca2bd467cc65ac952c The exterior of Paragon mall in Orchard Road, Singapore. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust acquired Paragon mall in July 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/jp-morgan-asset-management-drive-expansion-asia-pacific?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T08:00:00+08:00 JP Morgan Asset Management to drive expansion in Asia-Pacific https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/95846275e9609d90c4579aea7539712d62ed84ece1bd545b26e9355b8ab0c1dd Dan Watkins, JPMAM’s CEO for the Asia-Pacific, expects every market in the region – especially China, Australia and Japan – to contribute to the firm’s growth. Dan Watkins, JPMAM’s CEO for the Asia-Pacific, expects every market in the region – especially China, Australia and Japan – to contribute to the firm’s growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/vance-proposes-restarting-peace-talks-outreach-iranian-official The Business Times en 2026-10-29T07:20:38+08:00 Vance proposes restarting peace talks in outreach to Iranian official https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de7508e7db0004a2cbc97a26abf730c6b787deb047d37165dabe2049deb387eb In a letter to an Iranian official, Vance suggested that US and Iran officials meet soon, adding that he would lead the talks for the US. In a letter to an Iranian official, Vance suggested that US and Iran officials meet soon, adding that he would lead the talks for the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/maybank-extends-ringgit-current-account-eligible-singapore-corporate-clients?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T07:00:00+08:00 Maybank extends ringgit current account to eligible Singapore corporate clients https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b159b588de33316078fb4d8998930fa63c1798b52e8fac423c1e2a154497563 Remittances and transfers from Maybank Singapore to Maybank Malaysia will not incur fees. Remittances and transfers from Maybank Singapore to Maybank Malaysia will not incur fees. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapore-universities-could-do-more-shed-light-endowment-returns?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-29T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore universities could do more to shed light on endowment returns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e0a908b3d717511b45b584b1c40c0effbe79e6d57ee36010f96817b82e6c6f7 A common disclosure framework could strengthen public accountability and give stakeholders a clearer picture of how universities manage their endowment funds. A common disclosure framework could strengthen public accountability and give stakeholders a clearer picture of how universities manage their endowment funds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/alphabet-shares-fall-after-revenue-miss-cash-burn-worsens The Business Times en 2026-10-29T06:48:42+08:00 Alphabet shares fall after revenue miss, cash burn worsens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fdbee5cba0ed3fce6098f58befe9c8229dd072f1e38c6c1348562162a4cbb100 The tech giant’s total revenue for Q3 was US$127.6 billion, short of analysts’ US$128.2 billion estimate, according to LSEG data. The tech giant’s total revenue for Q3 was US$127.6 billion, short of analysts’ US$128.2 billion estimate, according to LSEG data. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/microsofts-cloud-growth-cash-flow-offer-respite-ai-spending-fears The Business Times en 2026-10-29T06:34:42+08:00 Microsoft's cloud growth, cash flow offer respite from AI spending fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fd4994d94b87c6599bef1866ae24b6fd32917bd04daf4b44496a2aaca24fea09 Microsoft generated US$18.6 billion in free cash flow as its Azure cloud computing business surged 48%. Microsoft generated US$18.6 billion in free cash flow as its Azure cloud computing business surged 48%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-declines-traders-parse-signs-fresh-diplomacy-iran The Business Times en 2026-10-29T06:18:41+08:00 Oil declines as traders parse signs of fresh diplomacy on Iran https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4e51121bd092e054cf661b8a24b6e3d03166f2d25b661deae84840b4e39c7995 Brent has rallied by 11% in October, touching the highest since April, as the conflict has dragged on.  Brent has rallied by 11% in October, touching the highest since April, as the conflict has dragged on.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-subdued-earnings-and-oil-prices-weigh The Business Times en 2026-10-29T06:11:35+08:00 Europe's Stoxx 600 subdued as earnings and oil prices weigh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/745b560285a0503bbc70d2a3ea0f59cf0949d0cc23ec9e35d1521627c6447fbb The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rises 0.07%, with the media and mining indices among the biggest laggards. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rises 0.07%, with the media and mining indices among the biggest laggards. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-ends-higher-fed-holds-key-rate-steady-focus-turns-earnings The Business Times en 2026-10-29T06:07:20+08:00 Wall Street ends higher as Fed holds key rate steady, focus turns to earnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/638e08411337ad831debb009011ad3f5a33e4ebe491ce3d7fe0e333434e13f07 The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index outperformed the broader market, bouncing back from its recent sell-off. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index outperformed the broader market, bouncing back from its recent sell-off. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/fed-leaves-rates-unchanged-it-awaits-more-information-delays-changes-until-after-us-midterms The Business Times en 2026-10-29T05:49:31+08:00 Fed leaves rates unchanged as it awaits ‘more information’, delays changes until after US midterms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/76264d79758767af96ffdc94e8bd7c9faa42471b8b75fa49fff96180013324b5 Fed chairman Kevin Warsh did not offer guidance on the outlook for monetary policy, but acknowledged that the central bank had not achieved price stability. Fed chairman Kevin Warsh did not offer guidance on the outlook for monetary policy, but acknowledged that the central bank had not achieved price stability. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/airbus-dodges-bad-news-after-boeing-tumbles-outlook-cut The Business Times en 2026-10-29T01:13:11+08:00 Airbus dodges bad news after Boeing tumbles on outlook cut https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e16859b6926350a4852880587f38ab804ea4038b00313cbaeb09b0e1d285a53 Airbus maintains its aircraft delivery target and financial outlook for the year. Airbus maintains its aircraft delivery target and financial outlook for the year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-giants-funding-ambitions-test-wall-streets-appetite-risk?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T23:04:56+08:00 AI giants’ funding ambitions test Wall Street’s appetite for risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/edbdb344a9d985f4aefddbaa70617a331a9ddf1a21a0ec189b999662e206ebf1 While Anthropic’s soaring revenue helped ease AI growth concerns, its mounting losses have raised fresh questions. While Anthropic’s soaring revenue helped ease AI growth concerns, its mounting losses have raised fresh questions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-choppy-mega-cap-losses-offset-chip-gains-fed-decision The Business Times en 2026-10-28T22:45:00+08:00 Wall Street choppy as mega-cap losses offset chip gains before Fed decision https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c5eef4a4cfa4ac716a741ff4c735e636234b5b12ef8ad297b3e856c5bd7732d Investors are focusing on hyperscaler earnings and the US Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest-rate decision. Investors are focusing on hyperscaler earnings and the US Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest-rate decision. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-finance-minister-vows-keep-fiscal-position-stable-through-economic-storms?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T22:26:47+08:00 UK finance minister vows to keep fiscal position stable through economic storms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cc0b578e3228ab2cdc003b5874bee340701d618d9773929d652a3ccc678f9bea UK Finance Minister John Healey announced measures including a three percentage point hike in the bank surcharge, starting in January and running for 15 months. UK Finance Minister John Healey announced measures including a three percentage point hike in the bank surcharge, starting in January and running for 15 months. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/singapore-indonesia-reach-political-commitment-address-transboundary-issues?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T21:27:47+08:00 Singapore, Indonesia reach political commitment to address transboundary issues https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ee29559f9b54883e70235fd373ea8f5084a1edd3e15fd2a5799fb9b124ef5a25 Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (left) met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in the latter’s private residence in Hambalang, Bogor on Oct 28, 2026. Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (left) met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in the latter’s private residence in Hambalang, Bogor. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/greenback-steady-ahead-fed-decision-focus-uk-budget?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T20:57:06+08:00 Greenback steady ahead of Fed decision; focus on UK Budget https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/161a183f52f90495c48261096267d4a8ec3b35be977d099b9c490fc7aa112f01 The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six other currencies, was trading at a two-week high of 102.37. The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six other currencies, was trading at a two-week high of 102.37. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/aoxin-qm-gets-sgxs-nod-mainboard-move?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T19:59:05+08:00 Aoxin Q&M gets SGX’s nod for mainboard move https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ebda91f78bddcdd903334ff0fdc1ca471fdf22c0f6b34e07c800bf2cce1fc456 A man wearing a mask walks past a Q&M Dental Surgery clinic in Singapore. Aoxin Q&M in March proposed a 150 million yuan acquisition of a 100% stake a dental group in central China. Aoxin Q&M in March proposed a 150 million yuan acquisition of a 100% stake a dental group in central China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hong-kong-listed-metasurface-launches-s9-72-million-placement-ahead-sgx-catalist-dual-listing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T19:47:53+08:00 Hong Kong-listed Metasurface launches S$9.72 million placement ahead of SGX Catalist dual listing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a250ebbfa3d4b2444d857057701ac8493b7682f543bcaa8b4eed2277903826e7 Founder and CEO Chua Chwee Lee’s deemed interest in Metasurface will fall to 33.02 per cent after the placement, from 37.02 per cent before. Founder and CEO Chua Chwee Lee’s deemed interest in Metasurface will fall to 33.02 per cent after the placement, from 37.02 per cent before. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/unilevers-sales-jump-indian-shoppers-snap-dove-soap?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T19:00:25+08:00 Unilever’s sales jump as Indian shoppers snap up Dove soap https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/38d740faac50a3c09b3f2acf1ffc0a10f13071a02ddcc15e20107983bda708a8 Unilever’s underlying sales increased 5.2% in its fiscal third quarter, the company said, led by developing markets. Unilever’s underlying sales increased 5.2% in its fiscal third quarter, the company said, led by developing markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-282?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 28) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82111ec98513915fc3f8f02bea29d6d020391ae4138fe1dfd12a86a7859f8830 Minister K Shanmugam (left, centre) says the government will publicly name the CEOs and companies that voluntarily agree to assessments of their operations and supply chains. Minister K Shanmugam (left, centre) says the government will publicly name the CEOs and companies that voluntarily agree to assessments of their operations and supply chains. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/coe-review-motor-traders-suggest-using-vehicle-length-engine-size-and-power-classify-cars?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:44:21+08:00 COE review: Motor traders suggest using vehicle length, engine size and power to classify cars https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a9fc96fcae0540ce858388b3e701c3c3652bf6e383f7f7b4214249dcebd8aa3b Suzuki cars at the Singapore Motorshow. Category A has seen an influx of higher-value models which have driven its COE premium to match – and at times even exceed – Category B’s premium in 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/about-11000-homes-planned-maju-forest-gillman-barracks-sites-more-greenery-be-retained?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:30:00+08:00 About 11,000 homes planned on Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks sites with more greenery to be retained  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/49912afdcce29e64a843e09966d6c6a816981cb88e2bd5665b9fe8db0c66076a A section of Maju Forest. At Maju Forest, land preparation works are slated to begin in the first half of 2028, with public access to the site restricted once works begin. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mas-urges-banks-limit-exposure-or-cut-ties-clients-over-clear-environmental-breaches-linked-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:20:38+08:00 MAS urges banks to limit exposure or cut ties with clients over clear environmental breaches linked to haze https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1219810974ce285ae5447aecf0d2d5fdd7463e4de420d1a8e4362b2de29d8b1c Earlier in October, banks in Singapore say that they could reduce funding or exit relationships with errant companies linked to the haze. Earlier in October, banks in Singapore say that they could reduce funding or exit relationships with errant companies linked to the haze. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mapletree-logistics-trust-q2-dpu-flat-s0-01816?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:18:18+08:00 Mapletree Logistics Trust Q2 DPU flat at S$0.01816 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/66193dc107619b2dfe35a735c9cbe282ce0847c6a79e22dbd6fdcadb2778d7a1 The Mapletree logo is displayed on a building in Singapore. The manager of Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) posted a distribution per unit of S$0.01816 for its second quarter ended Sep 30. The distribution will be paid out on Dec 17, after the record date of Nov 5. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/us-data-centre-divestments-top-priority-mapletree-industrial-trust-q2-income-slips?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:17:30+08:00 US data centre divestments top priority for Mapletree Industrial Trust as Q2 income slips https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/debba05757a1d0e6e6dfb8dfa4ea5ad2f50a714f72090132eec5b87326d22bca In Singapore, MIT achieved a positive weighted average rental reversion rate of 6.9% in Q2, up from 5.3 per cent in Q1. In Singapore, MIT achieved a positive weighted average rental reversion rate of 6.9% in Q2, up from 5.3 per cent in Q1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-end-flattish-even-local-banks-gain-sti-0-02?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:16:39+08:00 Singapore stocks end flattish even as local banks gain; STI up 0.02% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b2ff4fe33ac60028a4f1ea2356b4b551f5404941bd24c53591bde380bad4185d DBS was the most actively traded stock in terms of value, with a volume of three million shares and a value of S$219.5 million. DBS was the most actively traded stock in terms of value, with a volume of three million shares and a value of S$219.5 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wilmar-back-black-q3-profit-us281-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:14:16+08:00 Wilmar back in the black with Q3 profit of US$281 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4af06b8bd359b6547e23e91f66e4b995c43bd30d50b0fa6def0294e5b3ff856 The National Environment Agency on Oct 23 issued notices to 10 Singapore-registered companies, including Wilmar International. The National Environment Agency on Oct 23 issued notices to 10 Singapore-registered companies, including Wilmar International. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/sgx-needs-still-tougher-governance-rules-attract-smart-money?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:04:48+08:00 SGX needs still-tougher governance rules to attract the smart money https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6fa15060269532ea242e1d31d749be857965aa65ae6bcc0f1496db41233ea3ee SGX RegCo CEO Tan Boon Gin says: “Boilerplate disclosure is better than no disclosure at all.” SGX RegCo CEO Tan Boon Gin says: “Boilerplate disclosure is better than no disclosure at all.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/quantedge-foundation-commits-s50-million-advance-social-mobility-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T18:00:00+08:00 Quantedge Foundation commits S$50 million to advance social mobility in Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57b0368f062376600d6c6bffa7d1c9f8c257515352251db4004aa1f8308b8c4b artist’s impression of qolab, quantedge foundation’s new initiative An artist's impression of Quantedge Opportunity Lab, a new space for early stage non-profits that is scheduled to open in 2028. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/thailand-holds-key-rate-lifts-growth-outlook-ai-exports?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T17:18:26+08:00 Thailand holds key rate, lifts growth outlook on AI exports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/066827788c094780a44b2be76ed68f65a63a8ae8343a4c9139d04df8eebcf087 Thailand’s economy has shown signs of improvement, with exports rising 24% from the year-ago period in September, as the AI boom lifted demand for electronics. Thailand’s economy has shown signs of improvement, with exports rising 24% from the year-ago period in September, as the AI boom lifted demand for electronics. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/0-1-horsepower-push-how-scuderia-ferrari-hp-partnership-drives-shells-innovation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T17:12:21+08:00 The 0.1 horsepower push: How Scuderia Ferrari HP partnership drives Shell’s innovation  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/235577634f5e261d31ec126ec1e2e294eae4569a5e5c074402601412dcfec729 From left: Shell Singapore chairman Aw Kah Peng; Scuderia Ferrari HP drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton; Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng; and Shell president (trading and supply) Andrew Smith. From left: Shell Singapore chairman Aw Kah Peng; Scuderia Ferrari HP drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton; Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng; and Shell president (trading and supply) Andrew Smith. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/firms-linked-haze-pledge-cooperation-meeting-shanmugam-government-table-changes-haze-law?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T17:00:00+08:00 Firms linked to haze pledge cooperation in meeting with Shanmugam; government to table changes to haze law https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82111ec98513915fc3f8f02bea29d6d020391ae4138fe1dfd12a86a7859f8830 Minister K Shanmugam (left, centre) says the government will publicly name the CEOs and companies that voluntarily agree to assessments of their operations and supply chains. Minister K Shanmugam (left, centre) says the government will publicly name the CEOs and companies that voluntarily agree to assessments of their operations and supply chains. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/enterprisesg-lenovo-launch-24-month-accelerator-support-singapore-based-startups?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T16:30:38+08:00 EnterpriseSG, Lenovo launch 24-month accelerator to support Singapore-based startups https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0be65786f2a2f4a15927bcb67867fa3706d647f15e996760eb9bc2a0a4fa66a1 A humanoid robot by Lenovo. This is part of the company’s smart manufacturing solutions and is used for automated parcel sorting. Lenovo’s humanoid robot, which can be used for automated parcel sorting, is among the company’s smart manufacturing solutions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/pure-investment-vehicle-smu-backs-startup-ventures-us10-million-fund?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T16:25:34+08:00 ‘Pure investment vehicle’: SMU backs startup ventures with US$10 million fund https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0fbcc6c0584f76e49d02579a88687c7ba8b2d9f3f99186f77e91343f4023e404 Rony Palathinkal (extreme left) of the SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship says deep-tech startups can access a US$10 million fund to pilot and scale their ventures. Rony Palathinkal (extreme left) of the SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship says deep-tech startups can access a US$10 million fund to pilot and scale their ventures. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vinfast-mitsubishi-weigh-philippine-ev-production-state-incentives-near?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T16:23:00+08:00 VinFast, Mitsubishi weigh Philippine EV production as state incentives near https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1353229665e4d5640e4d9560f41d0546469baafe9e4404c1f91d1e24b4022811 Vingroup is planning a US$500 million production hub in the province of Batangas, around 94 km south of Manila. Vingroup is planning a US$500 million production hub in the province of Batangas, around 94 km south of Manila. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-payments-network-appoints-ceo-board?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T15:46:57+08:00 Singapore Payments Network appoints CEO, board https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fa650c6c65d75a6f1230844f2f686a4986f9056212e75c72b55c84541cdd6170 SPAN is a not-for-profit entity set up by MAS and the Association of Banks in Singapore to administer and govern Singapore’s national payment schemes. SPAN is a not-for-profit entity set up by MAS and the Association of Banks in Singapore to administer and govern Singapore’s national payment schemes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/oil-market-should-brace-forever-stalemate-iran The Business Times en 2026-10-28T15:35:39+08:00 The oil market should brace for a forever stalemate in Iran https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c8c0915fe1383023e476e1318370052e54b3b3877bae0b443fb9aa7db0a8e732 The market is anticipating that the conflict will resume soon, which has driven the West Texas Intermediate up by more than 10% this month. The market is anticipating that the conflict will resume soon, which has driven the West Texas Intermediate up by more than 10% this month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/skillsfuture-level-programme-cover-140-more-courses-including-finance-and-tech?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T15:08:00+08:00 SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme to cover 140 more courses, including in finance and tech https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9168db067503b59bba5bce545f50cb1bbc812fa2f0535218c403b8ae8f973e1f The expansion will broaden the programme beyond its initial focus on training at institutes of higher learning. The expansion will broaden the programme beyond its initial focus on training at institutes of higher learning. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/another-crash-landing-brazils-economy The Business Times en 2026-10-28T15:00:00+08:00 Another crash-landing for Brazil’s economy? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02272468a8d0359bb662b14afe543362b31787868aadabf1326ef47d573c2d96 Supporters waiting to hear Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speak in Sao Paulo, Brazil. During Lula’s re-election campaign, he promised additional benefits, subsidies and tax relief that could cost 0.4% to 0.6% of GDP in 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/philippines-will-defend-peso-hard-we-possibly-can-president The Business Times en 2026-10-28T14:53:32+08:00 Philippines will defend peso ‘as hard as we possibly can’: President https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0d56ee58cb4321bd5ac1f27b4ba2a9b1132a8c2b3005fb975ac4b794b6fa056 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says: “Our foreign exchange reserves are healthy. And that’s what we draw on to defend the peso.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mainboard-newbie-mi-material-ends-first-day-nearly-unchanged-s1-82-active-trading?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T14:43:07+08:00 Mainboard newbie Mi Material ends first day nearly unchanged at S$1.82 in active trading https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8fb1e60f125cee63151dd7fb68d7ac02ab9acc8556fcda9e1a9a3885f7223bfd Mi Material CEO and executive director Kevin Tan (left) with executive director Heng Kok Lin. Mi Material CEO and executive director Kevin Tan (left) with executive director Heng Kok Lin. The company’s IPO comprised 77.5 million shares at S$1.80 apiece. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ubs-meets-expectations-us2-7-billion-q3-profit The Business Times en 2026-10-28T14:38:24+08:00 UBS meets expectations with US$2.7 billion Q3 profit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c33943f306a91d55faf2e617366ec0b7019ceaf81532fd99e3fabaf2d8ff940e UBS repurchased US$1.8 billion of shares in Q3 and plans to complete its buyback programme of US$3 billion in February 2027. UBS repurchased US$1.8 billion of shares in Q3 and plans to complete its buyback programme of US$3 billion in February 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bnp-paribas-beats-q3-profit-forecast-unveils-us1-4-billion-share-buyback The Business Times en 2026-10-28T14:23:34+08:00 BNP Paribas beats Q3 profit forecast, unveils US$1.4 billion share buyback https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e356dd2d96d353a4f97316dbc1a6c2b5d959a89b6c5b87f2727148ad26d5fe1 BNP Paribas said its Q3 net income climbed 14% to 3.5 billion euros, which beat the 3.2 billion euro average forecasts of analysts polled by the bank. BNP Paribas said its Q3 net income climbed 14% to 3.5 billion euros, which beat the 3.2 billion euro average forecasts of analysts polled by the bank. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/keppel-seeks-us1-billion-vietnam-investments-it-joins-countrys-international-financial-centre?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T14:09:45+08:00 Keppel seeks US$1 billion for Vietnam investments as it joins country’s international financial centre https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/862481ff7b282531a8ad63c46197c1f7efb0563ddff280a3372fdff406b9a9aa Keppel has operated for about four decades in Vietnam and built a portfolio of 30 projects with total registered investment capital exceeding S$5 billion. Keppel has operated for about four decades in Vietnam and built a portfolio of 30 projects with total registered investment capital exceeding S$5 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sgx-regco-seeks-further-disclosures-plantation-firms-including-links-haze-notice-recipients?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T13:35:38+08:00 SGX RegCo seeks further disclosures from plantation firms, including links to haze notice recipients https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/92fdbaab4f33440cf2df1145733e6fc81bddf57604db649d3249a387048c1d66 SGX RegCo has asked the companies to explain their policies and measures to monitor, prevent and respond to fires. SGX RegCo has asked the companies to explain their policies and measures to monitor, prevent and respond to fires. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/childcare-leave-expands-s-esg-must-reflect-family-support The Business Times en 2026-10-28T12:30:00+08:00 As childcare leave expands, the ‘S’ in ESG must reflect family support https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c9d265965cf6869f2b2d039a21f2ca086ce992f6369036f8be8e1ae6201c577 For employers, the practical task is clear: equip managers to support fathers in taking parental leave, arrange reliable cover and make family-friendly policies safe to use. For employers, the practical task is clear: equip managers to support fathers in taking parental leave, arrange reliable cover and make family-friendly policies safe to use. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singpost-streamline-eu-bound-shipments-under-new-customs-rules-nov-1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T12:23:36+08:00 SingPost to streamline EU-bound shipments under new customs rules from Nov 1 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c82ec7fc496e53c1438acd6c072a26d0e69cd73fdb04c9370d0f2d673d03f0f3 The move aims to reduce shipping delays, border rejections and unexpected tax charges for recipients The move aims to reduce shipping delays, border rejections and unexpected tax charges for recipients https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/chinese-government-speed-bond-sales-stimulate-growth The Business Times en 2026-10-28T12:20:33+08:00 Chinese government to speed bond sales to stimulate growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ef96e1426d0548c02832f716d4bf2995c6d3e91c930cbf0a0a724b2de63c477 The push will give Beijing more fiscal firepower to shore up the economy, helping offset challenges from sluggish consumption and a weak job market. The push will give Beijing more fiscal firepower to shore up the economy, helping offset challenges from sluggish consumption and a weak job market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/style-society/precious-new-additions-favourite-jewellery-collections?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T12:00:00+08:00 Precious new additions to favourite jewellery collections https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/610f1d9af54fd4a2cdf451feb57ecc11c630fe1f4b083c4752198f09c1caf15e Tiffany HardWear medium link drop earrings in yellow gold with pearls and turquoise. Tiffany HardWear medium link drop earrings in yellow gold with pearls and turquoise. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/colour-separation-house-creative-producer-allegro-print-finds-its-niche-experimentation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-28T12:00:00+08:00 From colour separation house to creative producer: Allegro Print finds its niche with experimentation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d10998cc8cf807e58c66d1d9b1c90c2a97508de31fc87bb3bc68b48a2fd0bfb6 image of Ho Yeow Liang and Merlyn Tay, executive directors of Allegro Print Ho Yeow Liang (left), executive director of Allegro Print, and Merlyn Tay, executive director and founder of Allegro Print. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/australian-inflation-runs-hot-q3-cements-case-imminent-rate-rise The Business Times en 2026-10-28T11:45:28+08:00 Australian inflation runs hot in Q3, cements case for imminent rate rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4daf8c82ba83a7d348d2712e179208c3dd79798c08ddb0e816fb2b36e0ed6bd8 The consumer price index rose 1.3% in Q3, after an increase of 0.6% in Q2, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed. The consumer price index rose 1.3% in Q3, after an increase of 0.6% in Q2, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed.