https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nasdaq-climbs-chip-and-ai-linked-stocks-bounce-back The Business Times en 2026-10-20T05:51:57+08:00 Nasdaq climbs as chip and AI-linked stocks bounce back https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9ed05900195e85c5242b39aa74906a3d8f017eb30e83aad14945b5b3750e3d37 Closing up 1.6% on Oct 19, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index snapped an eight-day losing streak. Closing up 1.6% on Oct 19, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index snapped an eight-day losing streak. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/why-freight-rates-are-climbing-faster-oil-prices-asia-pacific?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T05:00:00+08:00 Why freight rates are climbing faster than oil prices in Asia-Pacific https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/13e7d71be6e1ba2e2ee85668eaa1441aefa3926270168703d7a406b494d0dbe6 What happens when oil prices spike, and shippers, sellers & buyers face higher costs? What happens when oil prices spike, and shippers, sellers & buyers face higher costs? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-sp-500-nasdaq-open-higher-ai-stocks-rebound-ahead-major-earnings The Business Times en 2026-10-19T21:57:29+08:00 US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as AI stocks rebound ahead of major earnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e83b62a05128024132936bfbcaac64987ac565f5f9f77423b09fc2a3c063004b The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 23.8 points, or 0.05 per cent, to 51,978.58 at the open.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 23.8 points, or 0.05 per cent, to 51,978.58 at the open.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mi-material-focusing-things-we-can-control-it-launches-s215-million-sgx-ipo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T21:56:37+08:00 Mi Material focusing on ‘things that we can control’ as it launches S$215 million SGX IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/31ba9850b6c7d6d255fa2e207b386c24cf629f5634ee6643a0b2a6950e1605d1 Mi Material CEO Kevin Tan (left) with the company’s executive director Heng Kok Lin. Mi Material CEO Kevin Tan (left) with the company’s executive director Heng Kok Lin. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/riyadh-airport-restricts-jet-traffic-wake-houthi-attacks The Business Times en 2026-10-19T21:48:00+08:00 Riyadh Airport restricts jet traffic in wake of Houthi attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/44966e5c8704fdfcc5526c62a293191f50ad35b9122ace8179b509586ffbf1c5 Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct 8, 2026. Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct 8, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/vietjet-hit-global-asset-freeze-fitzwalter-dispute The Business Times en 2026-10-19T21:19:30+08:00 VietJet hit with global asset freeze in FitzWalter dispute https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dce67cd5d88827ef6f49d6eec0ca43b40e063ff9c99f73c7393272a85428e8c2 A VietJet aircraft. The Vietnamese low-cost carrier has been hit with a global asset freeze by a UK court after continually refusing to pay a US$250 million of debt to a London investment firm.  The freeze applies to VietJet’s assets worth up to US$251.6 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/euro-drops-amid-high-energy-prices-and-street-riots-france The Business Times en 2026-10-19T20:58:52+08:00 Euro drops amid high energy prices and street riots in France https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1974bb73918335cd44dc917f716e7d97d589b16c6a4ac13630851ef9a15346ec The single currency tends to come under sustained pressure only if French political tensions spill beyond national borders and weigh on sentiment across the eurozone. The single currency tends to come under sustained pressure only if French political tensions spill beyond national borders and weigh on sentiment across the eurozone. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/fed-sees-ai-boom-adding-inflation-headache The Business Times en 2026-10-19T20:38:25+08:00 Fed sees AI boom adding to inflation headache https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e35240b944c29470b010349769b4bcc22d7b4606e44f490eaedeeb5f4c5a4967 Fed officials say further interest rate hikes are likely needed and are now debating the pace and extent. Fed officials say further interest rate hikes are likely needed and are now debating the pace and extent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-slip-french-unrest-earnings-focus The Business Times en 2026-10-19T20:01:42+08:00 European shares slip on French unrest; earnings in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 was down 0.79 per cent at 639.63 points by 0913 GMT on Monday. The Stoxx 600 was down 0.79 per cent at 639.63 points by 0913 GMT on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/asus-secures-us2-billion-hsbc-arranged-loan-support-ai-push?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T20:01:32+08:00 Asus secures US$2 billion HSBC-arranged loan to support AI push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fed692179301f0ae9d62bfb34e2df957af185c77e8dfec6891e7d623dfb98c3f Asus says it will develop an artificial intelligence strategy that spans cloud AI, edge AI and physical AI. Asus says it will develop an artificial intelligence strategy that spans cloud AI, edge AI and physical AI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/sinar-mas-app-says-most-fires-began-outside-3-supplier-concessions-amid-singapore-haze-scrutiny?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T19:48:27+08:00 Sinar Mas’ APP says most fires began outside 3 supplier concessions amid Singapore haze scrutiny https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4084e6f8172d472dba7282dd22355e642154c2b1365c3702d216d60ebe3e6eeb The recurring transboundary haze has led to the scrutiny of regional agriculture companies’ fire prevention measures and accountability. The recurring transboundary haze has led to the scrutiny of regional agriculture companies’ fire prevention measures and accountability. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/ai-agents-targeted-1200-websites-and-compromised-more-100-report The Business Times en 2026-10-19T19:28:59+08:00 AI agents targeted 1,200 websites and compromised more than 100: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a2f4ba21a67eab9b6f3f3445975eb828714906c9cadf88f8bcd273e0522e573 Snorre Fagerland said his find was real-life evidence that commercially available AI agents could pull off complex intrusions from start to finish without human intervention. Snorre Fagerland said his find was real-life evidence that commercially available AI agents could pull off complex intrusions from start to finish without human intervention. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-signals-overnight-rate-set-become-main-policy-benchmark The Business Times en 2026-10-19T19:00:17+08:00 China signals overnight rate set to become main policy benchmark https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fad8cfaab89d01cd5577b0112c074dbd6ff40a21ba19b319d50117cc26b5e8f Aligning the tenor of central bank operations with overnight repo rates would make the PBOC’s guidance more precise, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng said. Aligning the tenor of central bank operations with overnight repo rates would make the PBOC’s guidance more precise, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-shares-fall-local-banks-end-mixed-sti-down-0-11?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T18:46:26+08:00 Singapore shares fall as local banks end mixed; STI down 0.1% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de5515e91293ec27270fac7444f64a966a73c283b5680094107f6d0924980d99 Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 276 to 178, after 908.6 million securities worth S$1.6 billion change hands. Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 276 to 178, after 908.6 million securities worth S$1.6 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-191?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 19) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9590807badcdaa04f20e5b3cdb6cff740c9b381b18b67cf2dae7088d581855dd Government agencies are considering legal, regulatory and economic measures to exert pressure on companies responsible for the haze, said Senior Minister K Shanmugam. Government agencies are considering legal, regulatory and economic measures to exert pressure on companies responsible for the haze, said Senior Minister K Shanmugam. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-appreciates-efforts-prabowo-and-his-administration-solve-haze-issue-shanmugam?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T17:48:57+08:00 Singapore appreciates efforts by Prabowo and his administration to solve haze issue: Shanmugam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4084e6f8172d472dba7282dd22355e642154c2b1365c3702d216d60ebe3e6eeb A police officer and firefighters attempted to extinguish a wildfire at an oil palm plantation area in South Arut, Kalimantan, on Oct 18. A police officer and firefighters attempted to extinguish a wildfire at an oil palm plantation area in South Arut, Kalimantan, on Oct 18. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/asia-pulp-paper-tied-haze-linked-suppliers-given-temporary-restrictions-sec?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T17:27:07+08:00 Asia Pulp & Paper, tied to haze-linked suppliers, given temporary restrictions by SEC https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2635c784931cd6e76081a375e323e5eb5eac71a1fc8e28bb1fe674d3fed7399f Vessels in the distance shrouded in haze as smoke from regional forest fires reduces visibility across Singapore, Oct 17, 2026. Vessels in the distance shrouded in haze as smoke from regional forest fires reduces visibility across Singapore, Oct 17, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/lindt-ousts-ceo-after-poor-european-results-two-outlook-cuts The Business Times en 2026-10-19T17:13:11+08:00 Lindt ousts CEO after poor European results, two outlook cuts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ac6948059b6f6bd20e33e50ad99c4f3a3b1ef490eb8094222685add7ca5e3ccd Weaker customer sentiment in Lindt’s German-speaking markets has been a growing concern.  Weaker customer sentiment in Lindt’s German-speaking markets has been a growing concern.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-use-every-legal-and-regulatory-lever-against-companies-linked-haze-shanmugam?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T17:10:56+08:00 Singapore to use ‘every legal and regulatory lever’ against companies linked to haze: Shanmugam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7313a6be4f2ab565a577750007264703ad171de66a1db5609a3f6d206493d2d4 Senior Minister K Shanmugam said that government agencies are considering legal, regulatory and economic measures to exert pressure on companies responsible for the haze. Senior Minister K Shanmugam said that government agencies are considering legal, regulatory and economic measures to exert pressure on companies responsible for the haze. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/french-violence-raises-alert-protests-flare-across-europe The Business Times en 2026-10-19T16:08:38+08:00 French violence raises alert as protests flare across Europe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d42097bba6e01858f37db6a9002b47e83bad181c4710a3fcdbfb91a2742db4b0 Police officers in riot gear stand guard a day after demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, Paris, France, Oct 18, 2026. Police officers in riot gear stand guard a day after demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, Paris, France, Oct 18, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-issues-three-new-legal-notices-firms-responsible-haze-fires?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T15:24:27+08:00 Singapore issues three new legal notices to firms responsible for haze fires https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2635c784931cd6e76081a375e323e5eb5eac71a1fc8e28bb1fe674d3fed7399f A person walks near the breakwater at Marina East with vessels in the distance shrouded in haze as smoke from regional forest fires reduces visibility across Singapore. Singapore clocked 12 consecutive days of “unhealthy” Pollutant Standards Index readings until Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/london-home-sellers-boost-asking-prices-again-after-tough-year The Business Times en 2026-10-19T15:22:34+08:00 London home sellers boost asking prices again after tough year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6767e298d82aeae4e952b245f221fa4c0e4e23d3fd8b902b505f4fe0bd7c7eee Sellers in London are discounting around four in 10 listings, and the average time to find a buyer has increased to 78 days, up from just 68 in May. Sellers in London are discounting around four in 10 listings, and the average time to find a buyer has increased to 78 days, up from just 68 in May. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/australia-central-banker-sees-signs-labour-market-easing The Business Times en 2026-10-19T15:15:33+08:00 Australia central banker sees signs of labour market easing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/71992cbeead482e1d18348b817c1cdb0d903cc54d69b40f9c0de7c0e5f076492 RBA assistant governor Christopher Kent said: “I’d always be a bit cautious about the monthly numbers.” RBA assistant governor Christopher Kent said: “I’d always be a bit cautious about the monthly numbers.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/thailand-targets-us417-million-land-foreign-buyer-crackdown The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:59:17+08:00 Thailand targets US$417 million of land in foreign buyer crackdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2d46838d21279ae96549d251e486db3c267c275ba0eea9826290c50f6998c89c Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul said his government is stepping up investigations into proxy arrangements and tightening scrutiny of new purchases. Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul said his government is stepping up investigations into proxy arrangements and tightening scrutiny of new purchases. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-stock-exchange-meet-msci-monday-seeking-clarification-downgrade-warning The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:36:08+08:00 Indonesia stock exchange to meet MSCI on Monday, seeking clarification on downgrade warning https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c651d06fc172c5b5ed9a7ccd62ab7a94034bbdfa9bc643436ee7c8a082e631f MSCI said Indonesia could be downgraded to the “standalone” category due to significant concerns about dysfunctions in the marke. MSCI said Indonesia could be downgraded to the “standalone” category due to significant concerns about dysfunctions in the marke. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/iras-unveils-new-digital-tools-easier-corporate-income-tax-filing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:24:05+08:00 Iras unveils new digital tools for easier corporate income tax filing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aadfb29f1fd69262c91155b5fe07cebe2bea7ad667e6c2448b5f1b2d08e30eb7 Existing efforts to simplify tax filing have seen strong take-up, says the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. Existing efforts to simplify tax filing have seen strong take-up, says the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-september-exports-rise-54-5-year-fastest-more-five-years The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:18:37+08:00 Malaysia’s September exports rise 54.5% on year, fastest in more than five years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83d489483f6c2af95f2bf56f0432257dc2be0d89a94ebe0bb4170cfc3a1bb78b Export growth in September was the quickest since April 2021. Export growth in September was the quickest since April 2021. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/anthropics-ipo-dreams-may-be-eclipsed-cloud The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:12:41+08:00 Anthropic’s IPO dreams may be eclipsed by the cloud https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7137a6c675ed89a496c0c511a5c837c68dbb71862467ba749daf8015d9780859 Anthropic is on the runway to an initial public offering in November; targeting a US$2 trillion valuation in what will be the biggest test of continued investor appetite for the AI boom. Anthropic is on the runway to an initial public offering in November; targeting a US$2 trillion valuation in what will be the biggest test of continued investor appetite for the AI boom. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/robot-will-deliver-your-food-if-it-doesnt-get-smashed-first The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:11:52+08:00 This robot will deliver your food, if it doesn’t get smashed first https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/95a9bb629beeaeb2faf4b6cd380bdd915ee5613e7314b73cfd4d5bc7c7b00918 A delivery robot from Avride is helped over a cable ramp on a sidewalk in Jersey City, New Jersey, US. Food delivery robots have faced vandalism in cities across the United States. Food delivery robots have faced vandalism in cities across the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/employers-urged-give-lower-wage-workers-6-8-pay-rise-under-nwcs-2027-guidelines?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:00:00+08:00 Employers urged to give lower-wage workers 6%-8% pay rise under NWC’s 2027 guidelines https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c0b6c90e633f32236ebe9cd2eb5eb0632be51267bbb2c84a34703c4f73074c4c Office workers in the Central Business District, Singapore. The National Wages Council’s latest salary increase recommendations take into account uneven growth across sectors, with some benefiting from strong AI-related demand. The National Wages Council’s recommended pay increases account for uneven growth across sectors, with some benefiting from strong AI-related demand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/us-based-ai-prediction-unicorn-opens-singapore-office-target-regional-customers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:00:00+08:00 US-based AI prediction ‘unicorn’ opens Singapore office to target regional customers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fc8f72d29bd84cede6b7b40b7808f9a31e513221171d694340bea0e438e83df Ned Koh, president and founder of American AI prediction firm Aaru. He says the startup’s Singapore office will enable it to grow its partnerships with global firms and woo Asia-Pacific customers. Aaru’s president and founder Ned Koh says the startup’s Singapore office will enable it to grow its partnerships with global firms and woo Asia-Pacific customers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-us-and-ukraine-are-pulling-apart-and-what-comes-next?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T14:00:00+08:00 Why the US and Ukraine are pulling apart – and what comes next https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/048fef9f32ca52211c3a9efb7017d536b801bf0a56ae7c86379543cfd892c67d President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Oct 9 and announced a deal to buy Russian diesel, with a temporary sanctions relief attached. President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Oct 9 and announced a deal to buy Russian diesel, with a temporary sanctions relief attached. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/boj-chief-says-underlying-inflation-quite-close-price-goal The Business Times en 2026-10-19T13:53:10+08:00 BOJ chief says underlying inflation ‘quite close’ to price goal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/35209c3db46e3dec6528429d44c70c771755026ac2c7584c03a371abfaccbfa1 BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda has reiterated that emergency bond-buying would be reserved for episodes of sharp yield rises or serious market dysfunction. BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda has reiterated that emergency bond-buying would be reserved for episodes of sharp yield rises or serious market dysfunction. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-renews-rate-cut-push-more-10-lending-costs-challenge-growth-financing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T13:28:18+08:00 Vietnam renews rate-cut push as more than 10% lending costs challenge growth financing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/90ebd5b1478bb9c3552c468f4e4d8760d04fd6a5cb614799415cd218b4577f7c Vietnam’s economy expanded more than 9% in the first nine months of 2026, after accelerating to a near double-digit rate in the third quarter. Vietnam’s economy expanded more than 9% in the first nine months of 2026, after accelerating to a near double-digit rate in the third quarter. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/global-food-inflation-expected-intensify-supply-shocks-pile The Business Times en 2026-10-19T13:14:27+08:00 Global food inflation is expected to intensify as supply shocks pile up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a00e63c124ce5516ef9782e9e08f7064b0ee0ee80adea6c2fd9239ddf467aaba Food prices in the September quarter outpaced headline inflation in 22% of 150 countries the World Bank analysed, up from 14% in the prior quarter. Food prices in the September quarter outpaced headline inflation in 22% of 150 countries the World Bank analysed, up from 14% in the prior quarter. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/en-bloc-sales-old-condos-offer-affected-owners-absd-concessions-when-buying-replacement-homes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T12:50:51+08:00 En bloc sales of old condos: Offer affected owners ABSD concessions when buying replacement homes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f59171733c143d7e858645cc8f31a2474ca685c67455d4fa394c1dc28d046756 Private residential properties in Singapore. ABSD can pose a huge obstacle for an owner who wants to buy a replacement home after an en bloc sale. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/youtrip-functions-fully-restored-after-major-outage-report?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T12:32:45+08:00 YouTrip functions fully restored after major outage report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8965f0243ee9b10b06fc415ffb2bb9fb43f34cd4b69bfa434d3248075e56e9cd Multi-currency e-wallet YouTrip says that users’ funds and accounts are safe. Multi-currency e-wallet YouTrip says that users’ funds and accounts are safe. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/changi-airport-handles-17-4-million-passengers-q3-0-4-year-year?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T12:02:59+08:00 Changi Airport handles 17.4 million passengers in Q3, up 0.4% year on year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8bd8da6b9c5438069babd0718bac5adacea860fe87a78b3adac6da3d8f84fe77 Aircraft movements, comprising landings and take-offs, are up 2.5% from the period a year ago at 93,900. Aircraft movements, comprising landings and take-offs, are up 2.5% from the period a year ago at 93,900. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/mclaren-sell-five-f1-cars-all-driven-champions-and-one-brad-pitt The Business Times en 2026-10-19T11:43:24+08:00 McLaren to sell five F1 cars, all driven by champions and one by Brad Pitt  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3cbd9ebb670020e74ee2131eed869041d7a76b1a5f9812f94d524b6c3f7ed9e4 McLaren cars on the track at the Singapore Grand Prix. McLaren are selling five fully functioning F1 cars driven by champions, including Lewis Hamilton and Ayrton Senna, with one also tested by Brad Pitt. The cars are expected to fetch tens of millions of dollars in total. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesian-exchange-seeks-calm-market-after-record-two-day-rout The Business Times en 2026-10-19T11:17:48+08:00 Indonesian exchange seeks to calm market after record two-day rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/97da8757616ef2e30e2b0164d2de97fdc90eacb5b962b3614750313056b9258c MSCI said that a downgrade of Indonesia to “frontier” status, which it raised as a possibility in January, would not reflect the severity of its issues. MSCI said that a downgrade of Indonesia to “frontier” status, which it raised as a possibility in January, would not reflect the severity of its issues. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/canadas-fairfax-revives-indias-bank-privatisation-drive-us5-6-billion-idbi-deal?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T11:00:00+08:00 Canada’s Fairfax revives India’s bank privatisation drive with US$5.6 billion IDBI deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a25a18ffcb8df01cf52743396fd71ff9fad04dd18535f0ca891db1e18b70f85 A man rides his bicycle past the IDBI Bank headquarters in Mumbai, India. The deal is seen more as a measured opening of India’s banking sector than an immediate liberalisation or the beginning of an accelerated privatisation cycle. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-home-price-slump-eases-fuelling-hopes-market-recovery The Business Times en 2026-10-19T10:51:51+08:00 China home price slump eases, fuelling hopes for market recovery https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/773055d2406b65dc146b2763dc8101e8fe223ee873a3c4d705b2da766a29413d Some observers note a modest recovery since policymakers unveiled fresh support measures in September. Some observers note a modest recovery since policymakers unveiled fresh support measures in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-economic-growth-picks-exports-boom The Business Times en 2026-10-19T10:33:30+08:00 China’s economic growth picks up as exports boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de37b2c5454468c9d1e02d9275da447d0c0f1305b2dca20ef3434f0270c19862 China is on track to top last year’s US$1.2 trillion trade surplus despite rising global tensions.  China is on track to top last year’s US$1.2 trillion trade surplus despite rising global tensions.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/layoffs-and-firing-netflix-hurries-rewrite-its-narrative The Business Times en 2026-10-19T10:04:49+08:00 With layoffs and a firing, Netflix hurries to rewrite its narrative https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d774c6dc8e0f3e7555e6b378cd124b970b8871c44b6b31ae71457f32b0e31158 Netflix is struggling to find new global hits to replace blockbuster series such as Stranger Things, which ended in 2025. Netflix is struggling to find new global hits to replace blockbuster series such as Stranger Things, which ended in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/citi-asean-investment-banking-revenue-35-regional-dealmaking-picks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T10:00:00+08:00 Citi Asean investment banking revenue up 35% as regional dealmaking picks up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3939fcc134c8d62bea4d90c219ce30080aa9cca44a110c8b7afcc4d036f8a409 Citi’s 40% rise in Q3 profit was powered by higher investment banking revenue, transactions with MNCs and higher wealth management earnings. Citi’s 40% rise in Q3 profit was powered by higher investment banking revenue, transactions with MNCs and higher wealth management earnings. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-slip-wall-street-and-bonds-benefit-oil-dip The Business Times en 2026-10-19T09:37:12+08:00 Asian stocks slip, Wall Street and bonds benefit from oil dip https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b5d0c08c89684fb8787e50e6145a3ea503e229c9b0515a4b851fc9ec8c286517 Japan’s Nikkei fell 0.7%, South Korea stocks added 0.6% and Taiwan stocks declined 1.1%. Japan’s Nikkei fell 0.7%, South Korea stocks added 0.6% and Taiwan stocks declined 1.1%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/temasek-director-lee-theng-kiat-joins-sia-board?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T09:12:12+08:00 Temasek director Lee Theng Kiat joins SIA board https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ea308d648b39f459c3ab73797ef465d858081734c911875fdcb0932cc5377d2b Lee will serve as a non-independent, non-executive director. Lee will serve as a non-independent, non-executive director. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-edges-higher-traders-ease-rate-hike-bets-warsh-speech The Business Times en 2026-10-19T08:50:20+08:00 Gold edges higher as traders ease rate hike bets on Warsh speech https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c3f5df685852ed467f619c89b8a4f6515311b480efa34b01ff3688807b04a1b3 Higher borrowing costs are a headwind for gold, which does not pay interest. Higher borrowing costs are a headwind for gold, which does not pay interest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-bumitama-agri-wee-hur-holdings-indofood-agri-resources?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T08:48:56+08:00 Stocks to watch: Bumitama Agri, Wee Hur Holdings, Indofood Agri Resources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/16c876fabf46d6b84ef161bbab0cf4179f251d4829716b46fec6d92bd09501d6 Bumitama Agri said that preliminary investigations had found no evidence linking its operations to the forest fires in Indonesia or the haze affecting Singapore Bumitama Agri said that preliminary investigations had found no evidence linking its operations to the forest fires in Indonesia or the haze affecting Singapore https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indofood-agri-tracking-hot-spots-says-no-legal-notices-received-over-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T08:48:33+08:00 Indofood Agri tracking hot spots, says no legal notices received over haze https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/af02fe555c83ccdd909b6d3e500334994d70930b0a2b8ac66b3d062036c0b904 Smoke rising from wildfire burning in Indonesia. NEA has invoked the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act against seven other Indonesian forestry and agriculture companies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/sydneys-new-us4-billion-airport-opens-barely-any-flights The Business Times en 2026-10-19T08:05:38+08:00 Sydney’s new US$4 billion airport opens with barely any flights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ae838731a6257c4f1d3158cdc7aadfdcb7a1982618d7ec7dacd27c9197586c28 Western Sydney International has attracted only a handful of airlines for the next 12 months. Western Sydney International has attracted only a handful of airlines for the next 12 months. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/kioxia-shares-face-headwinds-margin-buying-gone-wrong The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:38:19+08:00 Kioxia shares face headwinds from margin-buying gone wrong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dc94be8f05dbbc5f618ba8a8d49a916cda723cdc6d38f31115e0e3e5fe93c484 Some margin traders risk being forced to close out their positions at a lower price than they bought in. Some margin traders risk being forced to close out their positions at a lower price than they bought in. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/future-of-work/5-internships-and-counting-internmaxxing-singapore-becoming-arms-race?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 5 internships and counting: Is ‘internmaxxing’ in Singapore becoming an arms race? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/25cdefab819b4924852ea70fa635e079a4d7572097ec20409f2a12ef2215bd45 Some graduates BT spoke to viewed internships as more important than a university education in helping them secure a job. Some graduates BT spoke to viewed internships as more important than a university education in helping them secure a job. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/asias-financiers-must-look-beyond-headlines-environmental-risks The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 Asia’s financiers must look beyond headlines on environmental risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57959883e947870ed64adcecd18ab20a56043bb4718343f45c56908c42fcf1a6 A photo of hazy Singapore. Banks and investors can help draw up more environmental criteria that businesses and supply chains are expected to meet. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/boards-should-get-ready-explain-why-amid-new-sgx-rules?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 Boards should get ready to explain ‘why’ amid new SGX rules https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a070778235cca3d3c0b3bee215610939393d00bcb62346f8ad78c32ca0901e5 SGX logo outside its building SGX RegCo’s new disclosure rules require boards to explain more clearly the reasoning behind important choices while preserving room for commercial judgment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/philadelphia-semiconductor-indexs-bullish-momentum-stalling?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 Philadelphia Semiconductor Index’s bullish momentum stalling https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1bf8819db90654a7729da0bb4b83ea680c141d6cb47eb45ee807b640e616c14b The recent weakness in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index came after growing concerns over potential intensifying competition, capital constraints and tightening lender exposure.  The recent weakness in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index came after growing concerns over potential intensifying competition, capital constraints and tightening lender exposure.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/debt-funding-s-e-asia-startups-ticks-it-gets-tough-raise-money-exits-equity?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 Debt funding for S-E Asia startups ticks up as it gets tough to raise money via exits, equity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd2d17922b2383ff5f34cb97de880c37e62572cd091f23a81ee19676ead2d6ce Singapore skyline as seen from the Marina Barrage. Debt funding for startups in South-east Asia has jumped to US$6.1 billion in 2025, from US$487.8 million in 2023, according to data from Tracxn. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights91?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4326017dd502cde2458969a91c3a124897ce67185dd5b7c3d492e51d16270914 A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Oct 16, 2026). A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Oct 16, 2026). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/future-of-work/bumpy-road-ahead-some-singapores-fresh-graduates-their-job-search?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 A bumpy road ahead for some of Singapore’s fresh graduates in their job search https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c25234bc0df866702f1f2d8a31959964ca3bb3bd35d2adf4fdc9aab038ae2313 A graduate survey released in March found that 88.9% of graduates secured employment within six months of graduating in 2025, down from 92.9% in 2023. A graduate survey released in March found that 88.9% of graduates secured employment within six months of graduating in 2025, down from 92.9% in 2023. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-cloud-firm-nscale-faces-investor-pushback-over-ipo-valuation The Business Times en 2026-10-19T06:57:56+08:00 AI cloud firm Nscale faces investor pushback over IPO valuation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dd5be2ca827767bf0dd5dd249cbbf8515f7466b0c94b4c69e1061178f09a3592 The Nvidia-backed data centre developer is said to seek an IPO valuation of about US$30 billion. The Nvidia-backed data centre developer is said to seek an IPO valuation of about US$30 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-falls-five-month-high-supply-intact-despite-fighting The Business Times en 2026-10-19T06:33:23+08:00 Oil falls from five-month high as supply intact despite fighting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/edc891b9bca30c6bb00493b5d2579f4a125d4693e0b55319507dc7f4ebcb191f US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Persian Gulf oil flows had recovered to about 80% of pre-conflict levels. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Persian Gulf oil flows had recovered to about 80% of pre-conflict levels. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bond-markets-big-short-bet-gets-wakeup-call-ai-trade-wobbles The Business Times en 2026-10-19T06:24:40+08:00 Bond market’s big short bet gets wakeup call as AI trade wobbles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a7c70cba625e8bcf4bd12e317dbe0dc018e88db4adc32e2fcd81fc2d4b56e520 As concerns mount across markets over the outlook for leading AI firms, 10-year yields fell about 17 basis points last week while the Nasdaq 100 Index tumbled 5.5%. As concerns mount across markets over the outlook for leading AI firms, 10-year yields fell about 17 basis points last week while the Nasdaq 100 Index tumbled 5.5%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-diesel-deal-aimed-keep-talks-russia-going The Business Times en 2026-10-19T06:03:49+08:00 Trump says diesel deal aimed to keep talks with Russia going https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f35b856dc4ef7d3c72e3dbced1bd11ca64834e74ceb3bb9d6b6317f03874d5ae Trump also accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of prolonging the Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fifth year. Trump also accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of prolonging the Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fifth year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropic-shift-some-shares-new-public-good-fund The Business Times en 2026-10-19T05:55:12+08:00 Anthropic to shift some shares into new ‘public good’ fund https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7137a6c675ed89a496c0c511a5c837c68dbb71862467ba749daf8015d9780859 This comes as the firm seeks to address rising concerns about AI safety and its potential unintended impact. This comes as the firm seeks to address rising concerns about AI safety and its potential unintended impact. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/navigating-retirement-planning-why-cash-your-riskiest-asset?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T05:00:00+08:00 Navigating retirement planning: Why cash is your riskiest asset https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/52564a5c9b2a1dc1bd5cf72b4767f4abb54d5f532195f60f9f0bb321341f706f Should we be rethinking our emergency funds in our basic savings accounts? Should we be rethinking our emergency funds in our basic savings accounts? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-rally-wobbles-stock-markets-spotlight-turns-earnings?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T22:05:07+08:00 As AI rally wobbles, stock market’s spotlight turns to earnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/80fd88b2a14f44eccf0584e3d25cb8b91908a2a9ce42c9b834ff40f2db0a9d57 Dragged down by the swoon in heavyweight tech and AI stocks, the S&P 500 posted its biggest weekly drop since June. Dragged down by the swoon in heavyweight tech and AI stocks, the S&P 500 posted its biggest weekly drop since June. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/samsung-use-tsmc-tech-nvidias-next-generation-memory-chips-says-seoul-newspaper?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T21:32:02+08:00 Samsung to use TSMC tech for Nvidia’s next-generation memory chips, says Seoul newspaper https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8b3ecde5e822e8a7f8731f46e471204cbb117213238e86f1106b0e3b1dbf51a5 NVHBM integrates Nvidia’s custom memory controller into the base die and is aimed at standardising implementation across multiple memory suppliers, said the company. NVHBM integrates Nvidia’s custom memory controller into the base die and is aimed at standardising implementation across multiple memory suppliers, said the company. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/far-east-organizations-serra-residences-sells-less-quarter-units-released-average-s3460-psf?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T21:21:51+08:00 Far East Organization’s The Serra Residences sells less than a quarter of units released at average S$3,460 psf https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fb47f11e0b1f3d447abbc7a2543b874cf65afab02965deae3b5b9ea20ed6f20a The Serra Residences is on the former site of Pastoral View and adjoining land at Bassein Road, which Far East Organization acquired 16 years ago. The Serra Residences is on the former site of Pastoral View and adjoining land at Bassein Road, which Far East Organization acquired 16 years ago. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/mas-sgx-must-address-our-ipo-problem?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T20:05:55+08:00 MAS, SGX must address our IPO problem https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6629227afa3727429284699ed1a61cd36943abfb2f69d90275f5c4809d3019f9 sgx logo outside its building Some market watchers say SGX should focus on drawing listing aspirants in fields already anchored by homegrown champions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/imfworld-bank-meetings-leave-developing-countries-more-questions-answers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T19:32:18+08:00 IMF/World Bank meetings leave developing countries with more questions than answers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/544cf40ffa0fd6ccfd1cc1708f0909ef1c22c048d9c4464fb6219e37b1542828 IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said many issues remained unresolved, especially around AI: “We are in a place where we have many more questions than we have answers.” IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said many issues remained unresolved, especially around AI: “We are in a place where we have many more questions than we have answers.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-urges-us-accept-proposal-reopen-strait-hormuz?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T19:00:08+08:00 Iran urges US to accept proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8713f3ee572722450b83ed04a193607856633a8badd1a1e35ae776e5c7b59dc7 Teheran said negotiations should initially focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which before the war carried about a fifth of the global trade in oil and liquefied natural gas. Teheran said negotiations should initially focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which before the war carried about a fifth of the global trade in oil and liquefied natural gas. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/microsoft-scraps-uk-data-centre-deal-nscale-telegraph-says?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T17:33:05+08:00 Microsoft scraps UK data centre deal with Nscale, Telegraph says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b191c8b64efb218ead5ddf9bf1902adc19adaac97a133b0227442578b5ad57a Microsoft’s withdrawal would mark a setback for Nscale, which is seeking to raise as much as US$3 billion in an IPO as soon as October. Microsoft’s withdrawal would mark a setback for Nscale, which is seeking to raise as much as US$3 billion in an IPO as soon as October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/sec-should-protect-investors-not-private-funds The Business Times en 2026-10-18T17:03:56+08:00 The SEC should protect investors, not private funds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/07d976c81c7bb4a00900bd5c82ed4709147977f92237cf5f0a2cd153399674fc The SEC proposes to allow private-fund managers to create, without any prior regulatory approval, multiple share classes in a closed-end fund. The SEC proposes to allow private-fund managers to create, without any prior regulatory approval, multiple share classes in a closed-end fund. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/two-killed-saudi-helicopter-crash-near-yemen-border-houthi-war-rages The Business Times en 2026-10-18T16:42:25+08:00 Two killed in Saudi helicopter crash near Yemen border as Houthi war rages https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7642d4f27d58a6e83142f3bda76e61ca93dd0519c6805a110ab99e88da592f41 The war has compounded an energy-supply crunch, with the Houthis targeting ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait – a key oil-export corridor. The war has compounded an energy-supply crunch, with the Houthis targeting ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait – a key oil-export corridor. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/greenback-falls-fed-hike-bets-fade-ai-jitters-linger The Business Times en 2026-10-18T16:14:36+08:00 Greenback falls as Fed hike bets fade, AI jitters linger https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fd31a6abb71bfe31cc0f3584fa0f5c6d659b88ad09080fe0051f66a640d2d53d At the International Monetary Fund-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok on Oct 16, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh offered no clues about future rate decisions, saying he does not “prejudge meetings”. At the International Monetary Fund-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok on Oct 16, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh offered no clues about future rate decisions, saying he does not “prejudge meetings”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/street-fighter-review-choose-your-fighter The Business Times en 2026-10-18T15:23:16+08:00 ‘Street Fighter’ review: Choose your fighter https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0fe3d58c8c28b60954260d1fbabcb249439c60390b77ff7e3d94c723a1da9ac9 Director Kitao Sakurai and cast members at the premiere for Street Fighter in Los Angeles; the cast knows not to humanise but instead to lean into the caricature and theatrics.  Director Kitao Sakurai and cast members at the premiere for Street Fighter in Los Angeles; the cast knows not to humanise but instead to lean into the caricature and theatrics.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/whats-ailing-group-medical-benefits-market-integrated-shield-plans-offer-clues?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T15:04:28+08:00 What’s ailing the group medical-benefits market? Integrated Shield Plans offer clues https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bfa2186230d120b501927bc82cbc39ade0d627c3b1c180ea80e372a2bc02c1ad Escalating claims and rising cost of care – usually in private-care settings – are causing companies’ group-health premiums to rise by an average of 15% to 20% a year. Escalating claims and rising cost of care – usually in private-care settings – are causing companies’ group-health premiums to rise by an average of 15% to 20% a year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/cracks-emerge-ai-borrowing-boom-coreweave-oracle-and-softbank-debt-worries-grow The Business Times en 2026-10-18T14:58:51+08:00 Cracks emerge in AI borrowing boom as CoreWeave, Oracle and SoftBank debt worries grow https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bc8062f2f0df693cf2c26034fb5e4ab205769887ed1ea5235faf7f1c7ef1fb9c Several investors said they worried about whether hyperscalers would even need to lease space from CoreWeave in the future. Several investors said they worried about whether hyperscalers would even need to lease space from CoreWeave in the future. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-signs-free-trade-pact-european-countries-including-norway-switzerland The Business Times en 2026-10-18T14:21:45+08:00 Vietnam signs free trade pact with European countries including Norway, Switzerland https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/084fcfc613b1b04a6d6581f131ed605febe4e638e1e37e5f31bbb0477fd0a396 Vietnam mainly exports seafood, footwear, textiles, machinery and equipment, electronics and components to the EFTA market. Vietnam mainly exports seafood, footwear, textiles, machinery and equipment, electronics and components to the EFTA market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/mass-protests-france-spiral-worst-riots-years The Business Times en 2026-10-18T13:29:10+08:00 Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/16ab96fd0582cfbfb3fcefee37d3f9032e44a627eb3e3fca7be2fc1327d780dd A fire destroyed the Limoges city hall after a group of individuals forced entry into the building during protests on Oct 17. A fire destroyed the Limoges city hall after a group of individuals forced entry into the building during protests on Oct 17. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/7-eleven-adds-hot-food-counters-16-singapore-stores-dfi-retail-sharpens-growth-focus?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T12:50:00+08:00 7-Eleven adds hot-food counters at 16 Singapore stores as DFI Retail sharpens growth focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce1ce63d1e0240bcb04fbf6824d35d05f16b4cb9887a8b95e2f6ce2706d4db06 The section for ready meals at the 7-Eleven outlet in East Coast Parkway. The section for ready meals at the 7-Eleven outlet in East Coast Parkway. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australian-home-auctions-decline-rate-hikes-dampen-activity The Business Times en 2026-10-18T12:10:15+08:00 Australian home auctions decline as rate hikes dampen activity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c9e59cc2b2305dbb0a519c36dc9b7c15c2c8a6eb9b03ff8bdf04f63dc98562d Auctions are a popular way of selling houses in Australia, particularly in the largest cities of Sydney and Melbourne. Auctions are a popular way of selling houses in Australia, particularly in the largest cities of Sydney and Melbourne. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/s-reits-commence-q3-earnings-season-interest-rates-remain-focus?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T12:00:00+08:00 S-Reits commence Q3 earnings season as interest rates remain in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/01d9962a16eae2e3c47bf2116fcb848aa3224e9910672673cca51ce89ad06432 PLQ Mall, a Lendlease Global Commercial Reit property. The Reit is scheduled to release its results on Oct 30. PLQ Mall, a Lendlease Global Commercial Reit property. The Reit is scheduled to release its results on Oct 30. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/insider-stakes-rise-alongside-s40-million-buybacks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T12:00:00+08:00 Insider stakes rise alongside S$40 million of buybacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/677fdd1a8b6c47e8ad72760f182f3348e9a0c3ff2b522dc0fe3cf9e7648d3409 Directors or CEOs reported 26 acquisitions and five disposals, while substantial shareholders recorded 15 acquisitions and three disposals over the five sessions to Oct 15. Directors or CEOs reported 26 acquisitions and five disposals, while substantial shareholders recorded 15 acquisitions and three disposals over the five sessions to Oct 15. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/assembly-place-expands-beyond-co-living-it-targets-10000-keys-2030?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T12:00:00+08:00 The Assembly Place expands beyond co-living as it targets 10,000 keys by 2030 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c2b583d849feaa7ee5672cc271b2f0d550d6781c25d6c6707a803fc83f056b2 For TAP CEO Eugene Lim, community connections are key to keeping members plugged into the network. For TAP CEO Eugene Lim, community connections are key to keeping members plugged into the network. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-take-60-days-assess-economic-impact-russia-sanctions-rubio The Business Times en 2026-10-18T11:34:52+08:00 Trump to take up to 60 days to assess economic impact of Russia sanctions: Rubio https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/048fef9f32ca52211c3a9efb7017d536b801bf0a56ae7c86379543cfd892c67d Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) with US President Donald Trump at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska in August last year. Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) with US President Donald Trump at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska in August last year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global-economy-resilient-no-room-complacency-imf-committee-head-says-amid-russia-tensions The Business Times en 2026-10-18T10:39:13+08:00 Global economy resilient but ‘no room for complacency’, IMF committee head says amid Russia tensions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bbc427a0e8f9f036aede48336205d3ae83f04853d32ba4ea7f01628ebc5087a4 International Monetary and Financial Committee chair Mohammed Al-Jadaan (left) and IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva in Bangkok on Oct 17. International Monetary and Financial Committee chair Mohammed Al-Jadaan (left) and IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva in Bangkok on Oct 17. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/ai-funding-fears-puncture-rally-asias-high-flying-picks-and-shovels-stocks The Business Times en 2026-10-18T09:49:30+08:00 AI funding fears puncture rally in Asia’s high-flying picks-and-shovels stocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdc1e2272fd97275410e0ff843adc6263d7fbfb5f0f2c87bd11f2bd47de59c95 The stakes are particularly high for Asian equities, where the AI build-out has become a dominant investment theme. The stakes are particularly high for Asian equities, where the AI build-out has become a dominant investment theme. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/why-killer-switch-tackle-europes-trade-issues-china-may-not-be-so-straightforward?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T09:12:30+08:00 Why a ‘killer switch’ to tackle Europe’s trade issues with China may not be so straightforward https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/967f56eedc7c5d69c00fbe0b180f62185d1531fe5c3af17023a8f38ee196fd7e China has volunteered to cut by almost half its exports of electric vehicles to Europe in a recent trade deal. China has volunteered to cut by almost half its exports of electric vehicles to Europe in a recent trade deal. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/limits-chinas-trade-concessions-europe?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T09:00:00+08:00 The limits of China’s trade concessions to Europe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e36aa15738560c0adcaf9ad7667a8cba8229d0df11c7850708666bf7b8ebd8ac An "In Europe For Europe" sign beside an XPeng EV at the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, on Oct 13. An "In Europe For Europe" sign beside an XPeng EV at the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, on Oct 13. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/sm-lee-calls-renewed-tripartite-ties-safeguard-port-jobs-amid-ai-trade-headwinds?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T08:39:04+08:00 SM Lee calls for renewed tripartite ties to safeguard port jobs amid AI, trade headwinds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4425e11411bf9d8041ab05f7e1099a68498f8dcfb162974b0288fa371a49f1ec Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong called on unions and leaders at the PSA to work with the government to help workers adapt through continuous reskilling just like in the past. Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong called on unions and leaders at the PSA to work with the government to help workers adapt through continuous reskilling just like in the past.