https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/xi-seizes-trump-detente-seek-lasting-gains-trade-taiwan The Business Times en 2026-09-26T08:35:05+08:00 Xi seizes Trump detente to seek lasting gains on trade, Taiwan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b6eab287fffc5a27aae3df65734273d28ab5599fb82d28e846d3af7a4290e3e8 Trump declared they have “never gotten along better,” while Xi hailed their “unprecedented” timetable of meetings this year.  Trump declared they have “never gotten along better,” while Xi hailed their “unprecedented” timetable of meetings this year.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/tiktok-settles-alabama-ahead-trial-over-teen-mental-health-harms The Business Times en 2026-09-26T08:23:37+08:00 TikTok settles with Alabama ahead of trial over teen mental health harms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/609386146a075cfa782aab06650b1dd48f5f9d117517702bb5ad29e6e3401c6a TikTok also agreed to make changes to its platform, including implementing a two-hour daily time limit and pauses after 15 minutes of use. TikTok also agreed to make changes to its platform, including implementing a two-hour daily time limit and pauses after 15 minutes of use. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/manchester-city-found-guilty-nearly-all-115-premier-league-charges The Business Times en 2026-09-26T08:10:57+08:00 Manchester City found guilty of nearly all 115 Premier League charges https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27c06aa9b5d13e8aae7cdef2baa37860bfda08fc46c0f0194bc7dd92e0221438 Punishments could include a points deduction in the standings, a fine, or even expulsion from the Premier League. Punishments could include a points deduction in the standings, a fine, or even expulsion from the Premier League. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-log-weekly-gains-oil-prices-ease-mideast-tensions-linger The Business Times en 2026-09-26T08:06:39+08:00 European shares log weekly gains as oil prices ease, Mideast tensions linger https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fccdff3922620f9d3e49525da992841c75d04d284da07dbdcff139fe416b808 Among individual stocks, Finland’s Konecranes jumped to the top of the Stoxx 600, up 7.4%. Among individual stocks, Finland’s Konecranes jumped to the top of the Stoxx 600, up 7.4%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-prices-slide-about-2-us-iran-explore-path-out-war The Business Times en 2026-09-26T07:55:31+08:00 Oil prices slide about 2% as US, Iran explore path out of war https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a0edc3859ad7e3f6b2a57c59038593a3f9fa946a746a3f2c0ef58591fb20446 The premium of Brent crude over WTI rose to its highest since May for a third day in a row. The premium of Brent crude over WTI rose to its highest since May for a third day in a row. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-higher-investors-buy-ai-stocks-microsoft-rallies The Business Times en 2026-09-26T07:35:00+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends higher as investors buy AI stocks; Microsoft rallies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d2e598597211a8e67a912da144b2e95955a241e6e7545e5ae27f471b93f9f9b The S&P 500 gained 1.2% for the week, while the Nasdaq rose 2% for the week after it notched a record-high close on Tuesday. The S&P 500 gained 1.2% for the week, while the Nasdaq rose 2% for the week after it notched a record-high close on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/chery-icaur-v23-review-reveals-chinas-next-move-auto-game?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-26T07:00:00+08:00 Chery iCaur V23 review: This reveals China’s next move in the auto game https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/04eb4246a9fb9b8cd889ed9a33f931e907dfbcde4a9b290a0bce4fbd24537708 The iCaur V23’s energy consumption is rated at 22 kWh/100 km. The iCaur V23’s energy consumption is rated at 22 kWh/100 km. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/retirement-we-dont-have-earn The Business Times en 2026-09-26T07:00:00+08:00 The retirement we don’t have to earn https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e1980682e70d4ae6899a442c71746262e80755d9ffe021855f18404267f7278e For someone who has spent decades measuring their worth through targets, promotions and performance reviews, retirement should not require another scorecard, says the author. For someone who has spent decades measuring their worth through targets, promotions and performance reviews, retirement should not require another scorecard, says the author. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/next-ai-bottleneck-leadership-credibility The Business Times en 2026-09-26T07:00:00+08:00 The next AI bottleneck is leadership credibility https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1433af865aa31ad184a6200b83ebfb7c06a0b9382ca0942778ff68c1277571ec Credible leaders should explain how AI is expected to affect tasks and roles – who will be affected, and by roughly when – before speculation fills the gap. Credible leaders should explain how AI is expected to affect tasks and roles – who will be affected, and by roughly when – before speculation fills the gap. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ais-nuclear-power-push-runs-cost-and-regulatory-hurdles?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-26T00:03:49+08:00 AI’s nuclear power push runs into cost and regulatory hurdles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0527adecc71c40fb21deb80ffdf82814ec08b4c6c37566070401a1af79cb1b09 The complex reality of the US nuclear industry is that rising investor interest may not result in more electricity in time to meet the first wave of demand. The complex reality of the US nuclear industry is that rising investor interest may not result in more electricity in time to meet the first wave of demand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/why-trump-xi-summit-washington-could-be-considered-win-beijing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T23:47:22+08:00 Why the Trump-Xi summit in Washington could be considered a win for Beijing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2d0ce440abd3eb93ac2074e99e454fba1478ce5075196d0244b928264781fef China’s strategy is to ride out Trump’s term, which ends in 2029, unscathed as far as possible, notes US-China relations expert Dr Hoo Tiang Boon. China’s strategy is to ride out Trump’s term, which ends in 2029, unscathed as far as possible, notes US-China relations expert Dr Hoo Tiang Boon. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/why-high-bond-yields-look-new-normal?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T22:34:24+08:00 Why high bond yields look like the new normal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe6467f382021a2a8d4534c7bac88da1877eea7e54b192977fe645c5c076a539 In September, yields on 30-year US Treasuries hit their highest level since 2004, while Japanese peers were close to all-time highs. In September, yields on 30-year US Treasuries hit their highest level since 2004, while Japanese peers were close to all-time highs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-truce-trump-buys-valuable-time The Business Times en 2026-09-25T22:11:45+08:00 For China, a truce with Trump buys valuable time https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2d0ce440abd3eb93ac2074e99e454fba1478ce5075196d0244b928264781fef From left: Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump at a state dinner hosted by Trump for Xi in Washington. The summit has given Xi a chance to portray himself at home as a powerful and respected world leader. The summit with US President Donald Trump (right) has given Chinese President Xi Jinping a chance to portray himself at home as a powerful and respected world leader. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-dollar-falls-oil-cools-set-weekly-gain-yen-rallies?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T22:09:32+08:00 US dollar falls as oil cools but set for weekly gain; yen rallies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2cd5677c6454abee3329b56f5addb45a09d717eecc04aad72bbc75d04b2dcd1 The greenback also received a leg up from the bond sell-off, which sent long-dated US Treasury yields to their highest in more than 20 years. The greenback also received a leg up from the bond sell-off, which sent long-dated US Treasury yields to their highest in more than 20 years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/three-ex-employees-envy-group-join-ng-yu-zhi-bankruptcy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T21:59:54+08:00 Three ex-employees of Envy group join Ng Yu Zhi in bankruptcy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2ab6ece962284ff933f542572d659035ad1a707bfe53dea009ce7d1a5894e2f The Supreme Court has made bankruptcy orders against Lau Lee Sheng, Shen Xuhuai and Guo Yujia. The Supreme Court has made bankruptcy orders against Lau Lee Sheng, Shen Xuhuai and Guo Yujia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-finance-minister-sees-2-5-growth-next-year-investment-led-policies?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T21:44:12+08:00 Thai finance minister sees 2.5% growth next year on investment-led policies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c1d700b6dc15d19292d96443d7ed0938c4828d313f0dfd20799642b0451691a7 The baht has weakened by 5.6% against the US dollar so far this year. The baht has weakened by 5.6% against the US dollar so far this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-edges-ai-enthusiasm-eases-worries-over-higher-oil-prices-yields The Business Times en 2026-09-25T21:43:33+08:00 Wall Street edges up as AI enthusiasm eases worries over higher oil prices, yields https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a0e3c42838caa1e116b6715104f40678411ad1c7b6a6adeefcb4dd4a53fa17a Artificial intelligence optimism has offset worries regarding high oil prices and rising US Treasury yields. Artificial intelligence optimism has offset worries regarding high oil prices and rising US Treasury yields. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/long-term-renewable-energy-policies-accelerate-asean-result-iran-war-report?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T21:32:52+08:00 Long-term renewable energy policies accelerate in Asean as a result of Iran war: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9eff7323b5cfa4bc8380aed95fb64579476039ddd96e763cfbc550076786d100 Most of the policies in the six states focus on expanding solar capacity, with policies designed to lower the costs of rooftop solar systems. Most of the policies in the six states focus on expanding solar capacity, with policies designed to lower the costs of rooftop solar systems. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/income-insurance-appoints-former-manulife-singapore-top-man-new-ceo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T20:15:26+08:00 Income Insurance appoints former Manulife Singapore top man as new CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/01edd6643ae8a997158e5fdc312b3f5080a0d06f883e0078fd5d2282e5d8ad22 Khoo Kah Siang, who helmed Manulife Asia’s emerging markets division, will assume his new position on Jan 23, 2027 Khoo Kah Siang, who helmed Manulife Asia’s emerging markets division, will assume his new position on Jan 23, 2027 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/talk-diesel-export-ban-deepens-us-crude-futures-discount-global-benchmark The Business Times en 2026-09-25T19:54:52+08:00 Talk of diesel export ban deepens US crude futures’ discount to global benchmark https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5046b43583c3ae30f542971492e396501a719e17774895f21499d801cd7d5453 The price of diesel fuel is shown at a petrol kiosk in Encinitas, California, US. The widening WTI-Brent spread could be an indicator of higher petrol prices to come, while in the longer term, diesel prices could also begin rising again. The widening WTI-Brent spread could be an indicator of higher petrol prices to come, while in the longer term, diesel prices could also begin rising again. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/crypto-alternative-assets/bitget-suspends-withdrawals-after-hackers-take-us352-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T19:54:45+08:00 Bitget suspends withdrawals after hackers take US$352 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ac248312eb580d87da4e6977617badcc15c45bc048244bdd3fe50fb99a1c4454 The hack continues a spate of recent attacks that have put crypto cybersecurity in the spotlight. The hack continues a spate of recent attacks that have put crypto cybersecurity in the spotlight. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/centurion-acquire-yan-woo-building-hong-kong-us46-4-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T19:09:22+08:00 Centurion to acquire Yan Woo building in Hong Kong for US$46.4 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b166f1877dfaeac795595bed7e38fdffe9f756a4c23a553155f0a7c409d35a91 Completed in 2000, Yan Woo Building comprises 42 apartment units and 9 commercial units. Completed in 2000, Yan Woo Building comprises 42 apartment units and 9 commercial units. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-213-singapore-public-sector-green-bond-issuance-nears-limit-companies-lag-physical-climate?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 213: Singapore public-sector green bond issuance nears limit; companies lag on physical climate risk assessment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/267452e79ac80893bd46018f5d9115e5ca272351dabb2fb849f0ea35da0b293e Annual issuance of Singapore sovereign green bonds averaged about S$3.2 billion between 2022 and 2026. Annual issuance of Singapore sovereign green bonds averaged about S$3.2 billion between 2022 and 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-251?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 25) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60dd699d2c77dff56a7d0f24b6628727bca86e621fe61b1de0286652cd16fca7 The government is undertaking a review to address assertions made in a recently published research paper. The government is undertaking a review to address assertions made in a recently published research paper. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/incidence-civil-servants-buying-property-near-unannounced-mrt-stations-concern-may-not-establish?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T18:30:00+08:00 Incidence of civil servants buying property near unannounced MRT stations ‘a concern’, but may not establish misconduct: PSD https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60dd699d2c77dff56a7d0f24b6628727bca86e621fe61b1de0286652cd16fca7 The government is reviewing civil servants’ property purchase transactions to address assertions made in a recently published research paper. The government is reviewing civil servants’ property purchase transactions to address assertions made in a recently published research paper. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-rise-banks-lead-gains-sti-adds-1-week?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T18:24:33+08:00 Singapore shares rise as banks lead gains; STI adds 1% for the week https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a40e35e8ae3d2e7cffa9e420fc5817afbbfbc7663fff62094062e8fa9c3736f Across the broader market, losers outnumbered gainers 275 to 232 on Sep 25. Across the broader market, losers outnumbered gainers 275 to 232 on Sep 25. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/upgraded-singapore-tennis-open-has-plenty-potential-be-even-bigger?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T18:00:00+08:00 Upgraded Singapore Tennis Open has plenty of potential to be even bigger https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4a73f86d407e20d839615361da0a6b862854ed8a12909bf0a06069e517ac2d7b Laura Ceccarelli says: “As tournament directors, we are responsible for the planning, the preparation and coordination, and to ensure the event goes ahead smoothly.” Laura Ceccarelli says: “As tournament directors, we are responsible for the planning, the preparation and coordination, and to ensure the event goes ahead smoothly.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/bonds-oil-ai-and-copper-decoding-divergent-signals-shifting-global-economy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T17:46:00+08:00 Bonds, oil, AI and copper - Decoding divergent signals in a shifting global economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd8e3edc5ac2835450d46c9ec67b83e8159ecd0d9de6032423734002488a7f0e Are markets pricing in genuine productivity gains or just riding another hype cycle? Are markets pricing in genuine productivity gains or just riding another hype cycle? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ceo-wanted-law-society-puts-out-job-ad-chief-executive-role-lead-institutional-renewal-amid-police?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T17:34:56+08:00 CEO wanted: Law Society puts out job ad for chief executive role to lead ‘institutional renewal’ amid police probe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/991d0942c99d5187ff45424b95d96dc520d3a452a97cbba4b1933fcde9412d73 LawSoc weathered a leadership row in 2025, with Tan Cheng Han of WongPartnership becoming president. LawSoc weathered a leadership row in 2025, with Tan Cheng Han of WongPartnership becoming president. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-population-rises-1-6-6-21-million-driven-construction-workers-key-projects-t5?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T17:20:21+08:00 Singapore population rises 1.6% to 6.21 million, driven by construction workers for key projects like T5 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9168db067503b59bba5bce545f50cb1bbc812fa2f0535218c403b8ae8f973e1f Office workers cross Robinson Road near McCallum Street in Singapore. Singapore’s total population is up by 97,300 from a year earlier, with non-residents adding 70,300, citizens 24,200 and permanent residents 2,800. Singapore’s total population is up by 97,300 from a year earlier, with non-residents adding 70,300, citizens 24,200 and permanent residents 2,800. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ubs-gains-report-it-mulling-ways-avoid-swiss-bank-rules?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T17:19:37+08:00 UBS gains on report of it mulling ways to avoid Swiss bank rules https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/948022285507d54c9bd511dc03964136ff62e08de4cf69956f61db2864f10d6c UBS has estimated that the new rules would require it to hold an extra US$16 billion in CET1 capital. UBS has estimated that the new rules would require it to hold an extra US$16 billion in CET1 capital. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/billions-collateral-damage-hidden-cost-australias-housing-slowdown The Business Times en 2026-09-25T17:04:09+08:00 Billions in collateral damage: The hidden cost of Australia’s housing slowdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/18d36a87b7701fe3cb0b7c2a5fd40f381961378fa7ce01a7fa6ae5caec7a5c16 The abrupt slowdown illustrates how Australia’s housing slump is rippling far beyond real estate agents and mortgage lenders. The abrupt slowdown illustrates how Australia’s housing slump is rippling far beyond real estate agents and mortgage lenders. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-exports-surge-most-four-years-ai-china-demand?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T16:49:58+08:00 Thai exports surge most in four years on AI, China demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/70a8c724a848c98659bec52408c857cbb01221d3a135832b3561b5f41bcd01d3 A cargo ship is loaded with containers while docked at the port of Bangkok, in Bangkok, Thailand, Apr 3, 2025. Thailand’s trade deficit narrowed to US$2.5 billion from US$3.6 billion in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/lifting-wait-out-period-unlikely-trigger-price-surge-hdb-resale-market-nus-survey?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T16:30:59+08:00 Lifting of wait-out period unlikely to trigger price surge in HDB resale market: NUS survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/db96590ea7cb94142cd6609bbce219e52e3518e3cea5a9cb90f55dd79184b68a Property players expect the Outside Central Region to experience the strongest price and volume growth from transitioning private homeowners.  Property players expect the Outside Central Region to experience the strongest price and volume growth from transitioning private homeowners.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/anz-bankers-hong-kong-singapore-australia-exit-revamp The Business Times en 2026-09-25T16:30:22+08:00 ANZ bankers in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia to exit in revamp https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/81f67ca6479e272a5e1416c65f19c338644ad6c710b6c586cfe4b71aecad426e People walk past an ANZ Bank building in the Sydney Central Business District. As part of its overhaul, the lender will discontinue its non-bank ESG origination and independent financial advisory function. As part of its overhaul, ANZ will discontinue its non-bank ESG origination and independent financial advisory function. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/jpmorgan-chase-halogen-ite-partner-provide-mentoring-practical-skills-students?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T16:12:41+08:00 JPMorgan Chase, Halogen, ITE partner to provide mentoring, practical skills to students https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8ea808cefe28a7bda9edfab906bd1342aad7d39adb79ebada46d7c57a41476b0 image of jpmorgan mentors and ITE student mentees together (From left) Mentor Kristof Trautwein with mentees Firmansyah Rohaizat and Pearlyn Puar, and mentor Tan Chiew Sze. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-smes-set-bigger-role-chipmakers-localise-supply-chains-star-deputy-chief?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T16:06:17+08:00 Singapore SMEs set for bigger role as chipmakers localise supply chains: A*Star deputy chief https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ae94b30ef70d2dfa23c8a942edad7b49626ead8fdeb2a38ecbeda9c4efd7edb1 A*Star’s Yeo Yee Chia leads Singapore’s first research innovation and enterprise flagship in semiconductors. A*Star’s Yeo Yee Chia leads Singapore’s first research innovation and enterprise flagship in semiconductors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/workplace-war-over-iced-coffee-reveals-bigger-issue The Business Times en 2026-09-25T16:01:01+08:00 The workplace war over iced coffee reveals a bigger issue https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/93e6646f0923c4fccb9b5e29219becd25ac5320285c4d26a844f45dcb7a41f98 A woman drinks an iced coffee in a plastic takeaway cup. To bosses from older generations, bringing an iced coffee to a job interview can signal a complete lack of understanding of the workplace’s unwritten rules. To bosses from older generations, bringing an iced coffee to a job interview can signal a complete lack of understanding of the workplace’s unwritten rules. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/sia-engineering-rolls-royce-jv-saesl-offer-30-work-study-places-2027?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T15:52:25+08:00 SIA Engineering, Rolls-Royce JV SAESL to offer 30 work-study places from 2027  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6042ff780c79aed61d12e6a259b2ff95817db43cd8458c1b1fddcb84ef7f8ef2 Chris Pattinson, chief executive, SAESL (front left), and Dr David Low, chief executive, A*Star Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (front right), signing one of the four MOUs on Wednesday. Chris Pattinson, chief executive, SAESL (front left), and Dr David Low, chief executive, A*Star Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (front right), signing one of the four MOUs on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/after-gold-rush-malaysias-durian-industry-gets-thornier?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T15:30:00+08:00 After the gold rush: Malaysia’s durian industry gets thornier https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a9ce56122227d830cb7c736e07021fc883898eed3c152e6324ebd73957b847f Malaysia’s durian market is confronting a supply surge, as years of heavy plantation investments yield a domestic glut and test farmgate prices. Malaysia’s durian market is confronting a supply surge, as years of heavy plantation investments yield a domestic glut and test farmgate prices. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asian-stocks-weather-bond-storm-oil-retreats-slightly1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T15:07:19+08:00 Asian stocks weather bond storm, oil retreats slightly https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2b2c3b9359e8b3e38a829354526b9af1fbc750af448626b60e1e27079fda14f The Fed’s return to rate hikes on Sep 16 is rippling across global markets, with smaller central banks shifting to a more hawkish stance. The Fed’s return to rate hikes on Sep 16 is rippling across global markets, with smaller central banks shifting to a more hawkish stance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/finding-success-female-portfolio-manager-think-logically-independently-and-communicate?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T15:00:00+08:00 Finding success as a female portfolio manager: Think logically, independently and communicate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be210116f2f012dc4b972797407c94f9858d9f949d0d7e0f97ea71ac07a50158 Low Guan Yi, head of Asia fixed income at M&G Investments, covers 10 markets as portfolio manager. Low Guan Yi, head of Asia fixed income at M&G Investments, covers 10 markets as portfolio manager. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/tissot-looks-past-shape-future?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T14:15:00+08:00 Tissot looks to the past to shape the future https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fd22fea87f1073edebe74dbfe59421068aff9345229b2814cedbce00c87957ab PRX Quartz Chronograph PRX Quartz Chronograph https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hdb-reviewing-jumbo-flat-scheme-after-telok-blangah-unit-listed-sale-s2-18m?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T14:09:15+08:00 HDB reviewing ‘jumbo’ flat scheme after Telok Blangah unit listed for sale at S$2.18m https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e079c9f0f7cd08442cd295705c7d14a9e089851549c5d2665091c59e67f33ad HDB said the listed price of S$2.18 million for the flat at 93B Telok Blangah Street 31 was “significantly higher” than comparable transactions in the area. HDB said the listed price of S$2.18 million for the flat at 93B Telok Blangah Street 31 was “significantly higher” than comparable transactions in the area. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/ode-century-watchmaking?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T14:00:00+08:00 An ode to a century of watchmaking https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dedc8fed454b83b193a76793ea8e3e91d3d33863a740e2bc166810713ef0bb3f Tudor Northflag Tudor Northflag https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/patek-philippe-reimagines-tradition-through-innovation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T13:45:00+08:00 Patek Philippe reimagines tradition through innovation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1bf57eeaf5b642239d8552952ff01f7fe7162274d14ff75896e48d60a45c2acf The Cubitus Perpetual Calendar Skeleton The Cubitus Perpetual Calendar Skeleton https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/shedding-new-light-alhambra?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T13:30:00+08:00 Shedding new light on Alhambra https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1d275cd3af527064dd564a09413d6639414dfe22614f3e28b90a7ded215dbb56 Joining the Alhambra collection are pieces in pink enamel. Joining the Alhambra collection are pieces in pink enamel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trump-welcomes-chinas-xi-fanfare-no-breakthroughs-emerge The Business Times en 2026-09-25T13:22:14+08:00 Trump welcomes China’s Xi with fanfare, but no breakthroughs emerge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/053730ed9ba8093de170fa95b2d89f483ca2ba9566b5c23824bee762e518c8b8 From left: China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan, China’s President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Sep 24. From left: China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan, China’s President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Sep 24. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/celebration-serpent?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T13:15:00+08:00 In celebration of the Serpent https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9313cea56894fa26e11d836e4ec1b5f6787219cc627ac12014f2bb917dddbd8c Serpenti Tubogas brooch. Serpenti Tubogas brooch. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/omega-and-golf-silver-jubilee-set-swiss-alps?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T13:00:00+08:00 Omega and golf: A silver jubilee set in the Swiss Alps https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/abe95ce3e2bc49122da0e9f7838e0cbde56d1aedc7cb274488125baa89b3a666 The Omega European Masters is one of the continent’s most prestigious golf tournaments. The Omega European Masters is one of the continent’s most prestigious golf tournaments. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/singapore-judge-raises-doubts-iron-ore-trader-radiant-world-owed-us1-billion The Business Times en 2026-09-25T12:53:09+08:00 Singapore judge raises doubts iron ore trader Radiant World is owed US$1 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62ff2141d6ca5c60d855701f993030dadf4d472390327ec30da9c79e5e01681d The judge also rejected Radiant World’s argument that a claim against Glencore for about US$2 billion should be regarded as a “realisable asset”. The judge also rejected Radiant World’s argument that a claim against Glencore for about US$2 billion should be regarded as a “realisable asset”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-court-case-risks-election-rerun-renewed-political-turmoil The Business Times en 2026-09-25T12:51:05+08:00 Thai court case risks election rerun, renewed political turmoil https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b5cf9fe76246b51f08b61974b87c537fd29a2e196828124c08472e49c8f4bcc6 Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party has formed one of the country’s most politically secure governments in years since its February win. Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party has formed one of the country’s most politically secure governments in years since its February win. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hsbc-scraps-us25500-members-club-perk-hong-kong-bankers The Business Times en 2026-09-25T12:35:27+08:00 HSBC scraps US$25,500 members’ club perk for Hong Kong bankers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2f0d25484520eda2bbc3a4a8eb050aa2c2d0254625e4cbed03a54e3e35b5d4a HSBC said it expects its restructuring effort to yield US$2 billion in total cost savings, up from US$1.5 billion.  HSBC said it expects its restructuring effort to yield US$2 billion in total cost savings, up from US$1.5 billion.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/rising-yields-oil-prices-put-asian-equities-tug-war-ai-boom-hsbc?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T12:27:44+08:00 Rising yields, oil prices put Asian equities in ‘tug of war’ with AI boom: HSBC https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/120e437cd4156fe780aa54e7e1b31e8e72539bc78d96d673224d18604294502d A financial data screen showing the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea. South Korea is a market that has benefited from the phenomenal growth in AI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/turkey-pakistan-rally-behind-saudi-arabia-under-joint-defence-pact-houthi-attacks-intensify The Business Times en 2026-09-25T12:10:33+08:00 Turkey, Pakistan rally behind Saudi Arabia under joint defence pact as Houthi attacks intensify https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/da4d6bff95bbbd5462085058d216586984f61a33b5d4b52dcd4457d3853bcd7b Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif in Saudi Arabia on Aug 7. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif in Saudi Arabia on Aug 7. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-katayama-says-trump-voiced-concern-over-weak-yen-summit-takaichi The Business Times en 2026-09-25T12:03:11+08:00 Japan’s Katayama says Trump voiced concern over weak yen in summit with Takaichi https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62503f05f236fb2979e05ebeebb9e25507ea3b80923f875675bc9ed708c345d1 The yen briefly strengthened in overseas markets on Friday after Japanese authorities conducted rate checks. The yen briefly strengthened in overseas markets on Friday after Japanese authorities conducted rate checks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/rolex-oyster-100-years-watchmaking-history?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T12:00:00+08:00 The Rolex Oyster – 100 years of watchmaking history https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/958f0aee5875c042fb2412d1a263c5db615945056f419dab514c8bd005665ae0 The new Oyster Perpetual 41 celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Oyster. The new Oyster Perpetual 41 celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Oyster. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/productivity-question-digital-investment-has-yet-answer The Business Times en 2026-09-25T12:00:00+08:00 The productivity question that digital investment has yet to answer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b7cfad7b06e924548c22973b6c94237d1b904a14522bc88e85a6e399e69c2de Few firms have examined technology’s impact on their workforce, and whether the changed environment is working for the people it was built around. Few firms have examined technology’s impact on their workforce, and whether the changed environment is working for the people it was built around. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/rsp-building-strength-upon-strength?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:45:00+08:00 RSP: Building strength upon strength https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e6806ef21322bba8b5a8a5df942b6e30c205baf9351a3805a541d2014c6ac19f RSP is designing Armani Hotel & Residences Diriyah, the brand’s debut residential and hotel project in Saudi Arabia. RSP is designing Armani Hotel & Residences Diriyah, the brand’s debut residential and hotel project in Saudi Arabia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/living-your-best-life-holistic-way?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:30:00+08:00 Living your best life the Holistic Way https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d00721a3cac315699b6e00e531846fda938638fc0358eb93f9d5c9927efa49ac Holistic Way’s Bio-NMN range combines the breakthrough molecule with complementary ingredients to create a complete formulation for healthy ageing. Holistic Way’s Bio-NMN range combines the breakthrough molecule with complementary ingredients to create a complete formulation for healthy ageing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/artist-who-reimagined-tiffany?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:15:00+08:00 The artist who reimagined Tiffany https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d8a70e6642f348ff6f13f4e23903e3b61df48eed95a06b386a9dce836784ea35 Jean Schlumberger joined Tiffany & Co in 1956 and ushered in an unprecedented chapter in the jewellery house. Jean Schlumberger joined Tiffany & Co in 1956 and ushered in an unprecedented chapter in the jewellery house. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/woman-reigniting-tiffanys-imagination?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:15:00+08:00 The woman reigniting Tiffany’s imagination https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/03d30e9c4ecfe4534d792c2c83fd2f7d1fa5daee2292abcd0d893f391bd73c9f Nathalie Verdeille is Tiffany & Co’s chief artistic officer of jewellery and high jewellery, redefining modern luxury by bridging heritage with bold, contemporary design. Nathalie Verdeille is Tiffany & Co’s chief artistic officer of jewellery and high jewellery, redefining modern luxury by bridging heritage with bold, contemporary design. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/eras-tiffany?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:15:00+08:00 The eras of Tiffany https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0be79b246a560b59de5d16eb5230da1b327914eeaa25c4cfa3e2cf358e788635 The first Tiffany & Co store opened in New York in 1837. The first Tiffany & Co store opened in New York in 1837. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-weather-bond-storm-oil-retreats-slightly The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:07:23+08:00 Asian stocks weather bond storm, oil retreats slightly https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8649843e9ee430d58f7b55b664789367b1f45099c07454a56b6563316d57084d Japan’s Nikkei rose 1 per cent on Friday morning. Japan’s Nikkei rose 1 per cent on Friday morning. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/reinventing-icon?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:00:00+08:00 Reinventing an icon https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0899923f7cfef94a9b6664fe2c7f5df6293dc95513e69fa2dd0db99ddae3f37 For Raffles Hotel, staying relevant means deciding what should remain unchanged – and what can be reinterpreted for a new generation. For Raffles Hotel, staying relevant means deciding what should remain unchanged – and what can be reinterpreted for a new generation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/finance-aspirant-asean-ceo-tuv-suds-jonas-strahberger-finding-people-who-believe-you?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:00:00+08:00 From finance aspirant to Asean CEO: TUV SUD’s Jonas Strahberger on finding people who believe in you https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3ed812cd7444e4b3ef1f265aca3ec049cc13339fb92c7efbbe7d21196af6fb51 landscape image of Jonas Strahberger, CEO of TUV SUD Asean Jonas Strahberger, CEO of TUV SUD Asean, says young jobseekers should look for organisations that are willing to invest in their growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-launches-national-semicon-brand-initiative-inks-rd-deals?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T11:00:00+08:00 Singapore launches national semicon brand initiative, inks R&D deals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/11fb713fec2f12c11ec4ffaa98e80d5532c42ccd60852e5f5f4f041602b28e3a The aim of SG Semiconductor is to pitch Singapore’s chip ecosystem to international investors and talent, says A*Star. The aim of SG Semiconductor is to pitch Singapore’s chip ecosystem to international investors and talent, says A*Star. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/johors-investment-boom-real-actual-contribution-js-sez-unclear?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T10:53:04+08:00 Johor’s investment boom is real, but actual contribution from JS-SEZ unclear https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/47ad28c7c0528ab0aeeabf4405f19a1e086e1b9631af56f53685622eea389738 Singapore and Malaysia signed a memorandum of understanding to set up the JS-SEZ in January 2024, and a formal agreement a year later. Singapore and Malaysia signed a memorandum of understanding to set up the JS-SEZ in January 2024, and a formal agreement a year later. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/nomad-singapore-marks-brands-arrival-asia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T10:45:00+08:00 NoMad Singapore marks brand’s arrival in Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d20d032d34176697c0070aeffa71bfa2d1e24e19ea541c27837e4e1296052d79 NoMad’s rooms blend Art Deco style and Peranakan traditions. NoMad’s rooms blend Art Deco style and Peranakan traditions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/salina-chai-mopping-restaurant-floors-luxury-leather-handbag-restoration?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T10:30:00+08:00 Salina Chai: From mopping restaurant floors to luxury leather handbag restoration https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d62929dec1ad875d30efe26db75f7298ca8176688beaafec821675176c06736d Chai, with her personalised My Pliage bag, wears a leather jacket, knit top, shirt dress and boots from Longchamp. Chai, with her personalised My Pliage bag, wears a leather jacket, knit top, shirt dress and boots from Longchamp. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-administration-says-banned-media-outlets-allowed-return The Business Times en 2026-09-25T10:21:00+08:00 Trump administration says banned media outlets allowed to return https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2722452493e3fc29fcc9486c6da38936bfa5d4b21eb199d98bf029a8b653394a CNN, MS Now and Politico said they were turned away from the White House on Thursday, despite a court order hours earlier that temporarily restored their access. CNN, MS Now and Politico said they were turned away from the White House on Thursday, despite a court order hours earlier that temporarily restored their access. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/how-louis-vuitton-keeps-its-trunk-making-heritage-alive?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T10:15:00+08:00 How Louis Vuitton keeps its trunk-making heritage alive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cbdb5250bdc801cdc6be436384d53ab4744ffc6f1444c4042486b34a66e1597d The Chrome Wave Courrier Lozine 110 reimagines Louis Vuitton’s classic trunk in a rippled metallic finish. The Chrome Wave Courrier Lozine 110 reimagines Louis Vuitton’s classic trunk in a rippled metallic finish. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/conversation-about-luxury?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T10:00:00+08:00 A conversation about luxury  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/18026d2128505d02ac8ddd5596860adb5646255515225a12ed3859e62caf25b1 The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy explores what luxury means today, and celebrates those who have helped build Singapore’s luxury identity. The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy explores what luxury means today, and celebrates those who have helped build Singapore’s luxury identity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/new-york-polymarket-sue-each-other-over-whether-prediction-markets-us-are-illegal-gambling The Business Times en 2026-09-25T09:48:27+08:00 New York, Polymarket sue each other over whether prediction markets in US are illegal gambling https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a1a4d49003d6f2e1c784a727aa5fa4a505663d8a7f6073aac2d9aac2a059d178 Founded in 2020, Polymarket bills itself as “the world’s largest prediction market”. Founded in 2020, Polymarket bills itself as “the world’s largest prediction market”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/stronger-asean-should-be-shared-priority-singapore-and-china-dpm-gan?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T09:46:06+08:00 ‘Stronger Asean’ should be shared priority for Singapore and China: DPM Gan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e2c6b7890f824c302323961f3e5c4f0999218b2e7f918ddd2ae4aea01f918399 Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaks at the FutureChina Global Forum at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Sep 25. DPM said that connectivity and openness “have been a powerful growth driver for Asia”. DPM says connectivity and openness “have been a powerful growth driver for Asia”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/8-furniture-icons-have-been-updated-modern-twist?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T09:45:00+08:00 8 furniture icons that have been updated with a modern twist https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ccb95423445f0d350dd4c9e101f0e4dce12aeed1958832e1702c8cf685523953 Introduced in 1970, the Eames Moulded Plastic Dining Chair is a symbol of mid-century modern design.  Introduced in 1970, the Eames Moulded Plastic Dining Chair is a symbol of mid-century modern design.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-heads-weekly-decline-dollar-firms-fed-rate-outlook-weighs The Business Times en 2026-09-25T09:30:01+08:00 Gold heads for weekly decline as dollar firms, Fed rate outlook weighs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f8509e6a7deeb181aa72becb2cf4aac702c03f3ee08eefe19581047ffd50690c Spot gold was down 0.2 per cent at US$4,270.40 per ounce, as of 0035 GMT on Friday. Spot gold was down 0.2 per cent at US$4,270.40 per ounce, as of 0035 GMT on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/inside-singapore-house-dedicated-kinship?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T09:30:00+08:00 Inside a Singapore house dedicated to kinship https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/057ea4f5a01976c65a81609a592dc28b3a4122859d691a214daa3e0275c1efb6 The house’s frontage is about a storey lower than the rear, so the side that is level with the road is considered the basement. The house’s frontage is about a storey lower than the rear, so the side that is level with the road is considered the basement. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/treehouse-grown-ups?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T09:15:00+08:00 A treehouse for grown-ups  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a02f9a602c94504a7170537f6f8a7b618a5aaf844898ed5b2dcb6e139afd990 The owners of this Good Class Bungalow in Bukit Timah wanted “the garden to be woven right into the house itself”. The owners of this Good Class Bungalow in Bukit Timah wanted “the garden to be woven right into the house itself”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/somni-making-aitor-zabalas-american-dream?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T09:00:00+08:00 Somni: The making of Aitor Zabala’s American Dream https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/58be324e94e3f162e3d1dcd2146447dfbb24c30307df39eb7ad29b6ec09390f2 Somni’s courtyard is a key feature of the restaurant’s space. Somni’s courtyard is a key feature of the restaurant’s space. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-preview-gpt-6-cyber-within-days-fortune-reports The Business Times en 2026-09-25T08:58:28+08:00 OpenAI to preview GPT-6 Cyber within days, Fortune reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3c56c543f4d03782b7ccf7c06770c888d5343d8bba32ea511f601f2859fa23c6 GPT-6 Cyber could be unveiled at the company’s DevDay event in San Francisco next Tuesday. GPT-6 Cyber could be unveiled at the company’s DevDay event in San Francisco next Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-and-iran-discuss-phased-deal-reopen-hormuz-and-end-us-blockade-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-25T08:38:21+08:00 US and Iran discuss phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fdf6e7631c5dddaaf37f24bbfdcebe241e814b7c4ae5efa53983c383fcea11f0 Gulf leaders have conveyed their collective rejection of any Iranian control of Hormuz, saying freedom of navigation must be restored. Gulf leaders have conveyed their collective rejection of any Iranian control of Hormuz, saying freedom of navigation must be restored. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-consumer-confidence-hits-more-two-year-high-september-gfk The Business Times en 2026-09-25T08:36:14+08:00 UK consumer confidence hits more than two-year high in September: GfK https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/21708042ecef03ad387558b8290f9b361e9196ab29d2b420e25e93939bb8adce GfK said consumers’ confidence in the economic outlook also rose to its highest level since August 2024. GfK said consumers’ confidence in the economic outlook also rose to its highest level since August 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-far-east-orchard-cse-global-addvalue-tech?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T08:35:50+08:00 Stocks to watch: Far East Orchard, CSE Global, Addvalue Tech https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/68227340f1f4702e16c18b03e482a0937d7cc64cb1693b8e76d2c0cc76c2b399 Far East Orchard is set to buy a London property for £60 million (US$79.3 million).  Far East Orchard is set to buy a London property for £60 million (US$79.3 million).  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/addvalue-shareholders-approve-spinoff-unit-share-dilution-nasdaq-listing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T08:33:58+08:00 Addvalue shareholders approve spinoff of unit, share dilution for Nasdaq listing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c9e895bf890436a824cbc3cae5d07bb13664c9d0eaf5bb48ad6b629ecf1d7a55 Shareholders had previously questioned the rationale for spinning off Addvalue’s Inter-Satellite Data Relay System unit. Shareholders had previously questioned the rationale for spinning off Addvalue’s Inter-Satellite Data Relay System unit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/far-east-orchard-buys-us79-million-london-site-conversion-student-housing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T08:25:31+08:00 Far East Orchard buys US$79 million London site for conversion to student housing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62f6f3b9855a1fe6847b48267a2d0d6fa010590c6f466b9c735a1f25ebd34c33 Alan Tang, group CEO of Far East Orchard, stands before a wall featuring signage of Far East Orchard. Alan Tang, group CEO of Far East Orchard, says: “London remains one of the UK’s most attractive and supply-constrained student accommodation markets.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-food-exports-slump-us-tariffs-hit-products-salmon The Business Times en 2026-09-25T08:12:37+08:00 UK food exports slump as US tariffs hit products like salmon https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3e1a4d1b061a9eb1542ee31ac9bd3566b05898a192baca7b1e1ca11313d29fcb Britain’s food exports declined 12 per cent in the first half of this year.  Britain’s food exports declined 12 per cent in the first half of this year.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/starhub-could-buy-m1-below-simbas-bid-funding-poses-challenge-analysts?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T08:00:00+08:00 StarHub could buy M1 at below Simba’s bid, but funding poses challenge: analysts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b3a710b40c2d7c5b4d4c8c5104f92e0c6360a150867e0c4ff7c3cad7596ab4f “We think StarHub would need to either negotiate a lower price or drive higher synergies to make the deal work,” says Foo Zhiwei, analyst at Macquarie Capital. “We think StarHub would need to either negotiate a lower price or drive higher synergies to make the deal work,” says Foo Zhiwei, analyst at Macquarie Capital. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/airbus-grappling-fresh-quality-issue-a321-jet-model The Business Times en 2026-09-25T07:38:59+08:00 Airbus grappling with fresh quality issue on A321 jet model https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c7186267adff1992da39d00ea1581bc629f120be6f71c7341a2e5059d8be459d Airbus uncovered a “deviation” in surface protection on “stringers located at the lower front section of the fuselage”. Airbus uncovered a “deviation” in surface protection on “stringers located at the lower front section of the fuselage”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trump-xi-state-dinner-which-big-tech-bosses-got-seat-vip-table?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T07:27:16+08:00 Trump-Xi state dinner: Which big tech bosses got a seat at the VIP table? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d19a4dc810aa747483e913e40af3e2aa4fecc744e590844a3c2cff89c3ba7549 (From left) China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan, China’s President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump at the White House. (From left) China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan, China’s President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump at the White House. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-signs-us11-6-billion-cloud-deal-akamai-gets-warrant-5-stake The Business Times en 2026-09-25T07:05:49+08:00 Anthropic signs US$11.6 billion cloud deal with Akamai, gets warrant for up to 5% stake https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ab2135218ae834ea6492e4c362aff73a2ed15d234b1cf9b7a3dccf1894affc1 Anthropic has been expanding its computing power and securing the infrastructure needed to train and run increasingly powerful AI models. Anthropic has been expanding its computing power and securing the infrastructure needed to train and run increasingly powerful AI models. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/thucydides-trap-taiwan-warning-and-ai-divide-5-takeaways-trump-xi-summit The Business Times en 2026-09-25T07:03:24+08:00 ‘Thucydides Trap’, Taiwan warning and AI divide: 5 takeaways from Trump-Xi summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b8a69167a7c5fc765a9226ba29589693ddc4b02b8305aaf09320316e314b8d4c US President Donald Trump (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping toured the new helipad and the recently redesigned South Lawn at the White House. US President Donald Trump (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping toured the new helipad and the recently redesigned South Lawn at the White House. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/lesser-known-prospects-asian-chipmaking-supply-chain The Business Times en 2026-09-25T07:00:00+08:00 The lesser-known prospects in the Asian chipmaking supply chain https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/28b1b7ecbfdfe966220a680601a463d445009e674fc56f4097e7579a10f880c1 Workers laying cables outside Bridge Data Centres in Johor, Malaysia. Businesses in Malaysia are moving beyond traditional contract manufacturing into specialised automated test equipment and related engineering capabilities. Businesses in Malaysia are moving beyond traditional contract manufacturing into specialised automated test equipment and related engineering capabilities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/paid-press-release/h2oais-singapore-lab-aims-to-turn-the-republic-from-ai-user-to-ai-maker?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T07:00:00+08:00 H2O.ai’s Singapore Lab Aims to Turn the Republic From AI User to AI Maker https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6733be7671e6c63f7f5f664cefc4c334a63e9110d22c13727bb45e1a636a84a1 Sri Ambati, founder and CEO of H2O.ai, on the strategy behind the company’s new Singapore AI lab. Sri Ambati, founder and CEO of H2O.ai, on the strategy behind the company’s new Singapore AI lab. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/us-government-seeks-join-elon-musk-challenge-against-eus-fine-x The Business Times en 2026-09-25T06:36:04+08:00 US government seeks to join Elon Musk in challenge against EU’s fine on X https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d16be9f1bbc77430d33b91d2000969b5cf65869a24df38cdac7f645eb5ea77f9 EU tech regulators fined X late last year for breaching online content rules. EU tech regulators fined X late last year for breaching online content rules. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-yields-rise-rate-hike-views-30-year-bond-yield-hits-highest-2004 The Business Times en 2026-09-25T06:24:08+08:00 US yields rise with rate hike views, 30-year bond yield hits highest since 2004 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2cd5677c6454abee3329b56f5addb45a09d717eecc04aad72bbc75d04b2dcd1 The yield on the 30-year bond rose as high as 5.5016 per cent, its highest level since June 2004. The yield on the 30-year bond rose as high as 5.5016 per cent, its highest level since June 2004. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-prices-ease-us-iran-truce-hopes-counter-saudi-supply-risk The Business Times en 2026-09-25T06:04:09+08:00 Oil prices ease as US-Iran truce hopes counter Saudi supply risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fdf6e7631c5dddaaf37f24bbfdcebe241e814b7c4ae5efa53983c383fcea11f0 US and Iranian negotiators in New York are exploring a phased path out of war that would involve Teheran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. US and Iranian negotiators in New York are exploring a phased path out of war that would involve Teheran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-slip-rising-oil-bond-yield-weigh-trump-xi-talks-eyed The Business Times en 2026-09-25T05:52:44+08:00 European shares slip as rising oil, bond yield weigh; Trump-Xi talks eyed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed 0.55 per cent lower at 636.43 on Thursday. The Stoxx 600 closed 0.55 per cent lower at 636.43 on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-sp-500-ends-marginally-lower-investors-focus-us-iran-war The Business Times en 2026-09-25T05:46:17+08:00 US stocks: S&P 500 ends marginally lower as investors focus on US-Iran war https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/89a4451eb0ef8fc6b751274311145b69878f61bdf67f965649ae830d8b6d1d34 The S&P 500 fell 0.02 per cent to end Thursday’s session at 7,704.13 points. The S&P 500 fell 0.02 per cent to end Thursday’s session at 7,704.13 points. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/under-human-control-xi-urges-ai-safeguards-white-house-summit-trump-resists-curbs The Business Times en 2026-09-24T23:10:20+08:00 ‘Under human control’: Xi urges AI safeguards at White House summit as Trump resists curbs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bf683924cb4d49a090c9910292360e6596035379abf7f758faccf344b32d6c3b US President Donald Trump (centre, right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre, left) in the Oval Office of the White House on Sep 24. US President Donald Trump (centre, right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre, left) in the Oval Office of the White House on Sep 24. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/google-takes-ai-data-centre-race-outer-space The Business Times en 2026-09-24T22:27:32+08:00 Google takes the AI data centre race to outer space https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fac1ee5f21527d5b0a5bc0906c977bd97c322865648b57497636d05b28b0b9d0 As data centres grapple with terrestrial opposition and physical limits, having them in space is becoming increasingly attractive. As data centres grapple with terrestrial opposition and physical limits, having them in space is becoming increasingly attractive. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-opens-lower-oil-gains-middle-east-uncertainty-eyes-trump-xi-talks The Business Times en 2026-09-24T22:05:15+08:00 Wall St opens lower as oil gains on Middle East uncertainty, eyes on Trump-Xi talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b93f0495d49e6a06d244f5318a7289aafb750eb6e3832625f7817b6920e5c7e1 The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls 95.8 points, or 0.19%, at the open to 51415.75 The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls 95.8 points, or 0.19%, at the open to 51415.75 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/starbucks-close-another-250-coffeehouses-north-america The Business Times en 2026-09-24T21:47:55+08:00 Starbucks to close another 250 coffeehouses in North America https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a5c2e03c9e466d5a04b8226917c65ae9039101e260486c331176ea5d5c5eab03 As of July, Starbucks has reported four straight quarters of comparable sales growth. As of July, Starbucks has reported four straight quarters of comparable sales growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/greenback-hits-fresh-2-month-peak-norwegian-krone-rises The Business Times en 2026-09-24T21:45:18+08:00 Greenback hits fresh 2-month peak, Norwegian krone rises https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f42429dc75578c0bfec262e160fa178638c171d998e3813a57d6f8b50520495 The Swiss franc fell against the euro and the US dollar after the Swiss National Bank left rates unchanged. The Swiss franc fell against the euro and the US dollar after the Swiss National Bank left rates unchanged. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ihhs-unit-appeals-tokyo-courts-rejection-daiichi-sankyo-damages-claim The Business Times en 2026-09-24T21:34:51+08:00 IHH’s unit appeals Tokyo court’s rejection of Daiichi Sankyo damages claim https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab13ddc4190a6dc3db9092a0ee3176dc465d7515d18783baf76d6cbdd90ca64e IHH says that it plans to increase its stake in Fortis to 51% over the next three to five years. IHH says that it plans to increase its stake in Fortis to 51% over the next three to five years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-arabia-says-it-intercepts-six-houthi-missiles-targeting-cities-including-yanbu-oil-hub The Business Times en 2026-09-24T21:30:54+08:00 Saudi Arabia says it intercepts six Houthi missiles targeting cities including Yanbu oil hub https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7d9a2b2f5ddf20c92fce301191e480237272ae8b5d85f670c078994ca8d01d12 The aftermath of a Houthi attack on an oil facility in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan province on Jul 26. The aftermath of a Houthi attack on an oil facility in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan province on Jul 26. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-weekly-jobless-claims-decrease-labour-market-regains-footing The Business Times en 2026-09-24T21:03:33+08:00 US weekly jobless claims decrease as labour market regains footing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a21c8c08628f483dfe484028e65634285d8d4f4dbb30be791f459df676c712fc Companies, however, remain hesitant to ramp up hiring amid what economists describe as headwinds from rising energy prices. Companies, however, remain hesitant to ramp up hiring amid what economists describe as headwinds from rising energy prices. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/deepen-singapore-latin-america-cooperation-connectivity-agri-food-green-and-digital-economies-foo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T20:57:02+08:00 Deepen Singapore-Latin America cooperation in connectivity, agri-food, green and digital economies: Foo Cexiang https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b61c592e8af8abf489befdf8aeefb4282ae8a0c0dfa01e430904566387e4126 The Mercosur-Singapore FTA provides preferential market access and creates opportunities for Singapore businesses to diversify their markets. The Mercosur-Singapore FTA provides preferential market access and creates opportunities for Singapore businesses to diversify their markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/23-financial-institutions-commit-train-80000-singapore-staff-ai-skills-2028?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T19:44:31+08:00 23 financial institutions commit to train 80,000 Singapore staff in AI skills by 2028 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8926283914fc1b97a5671f0e488bd4937ca60ec7372a7de7b4a558082142e62a DPM Gan Kim Yong says: “We want AI to translate into better careers for Singaporeans and a more productive workforce.” DPM Gan Kim Yong says: “We want AI to translate into better careers for Singaporeans and a more productive workforce.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/singapore-court-places-iron-ore-trader-radiant-world-under-judicial-management-kpmg The Business Times en 2026-09-24T19:44:15+08:00 Singapore court places iron ore trader Radiant World under judicial management by KPMG https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2740d792a3ef527d2fb2317a08488152f3ed86b88029fa494c87eab5bcafe268 Mizuho is suing Radiant World over US$97.3 million in receivables purportedly arising from iron ore sales to Glencore International. Mizuho is suing Radiant World over US$97.3 million in receivables purportedly arising from iron ore sales to Glencore International. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/judge-blocks-trumps-white-house-media-ban-cnn-ms-now-and-politico-orders-access-be-restored The Business Times en 2026-09-24T19:28:22+08:00 Judge blocks Trump’s White House media ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, orders access to be restored  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f52b96173a0c319d3b68afe5e60ceb64f73bf44cdf1bcee405c256b5510c960 The three media outlets, including CNN, sued Trump and other members of his administration in federal court in Washington on Sep 21. The three media outlets, including CNN, sued Trump and other members of his administration in federal court in Washington on Sep 21. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/four-more-class-action-cases-against-teo-siong-sengs-singamas-other-alleged-container-cartel-members?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T19:27:26+08:00 Four more class action cases against Teo Siong Seng’s Singamas, other alleged container cartel members https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aaf1abb17da5a8474d5ce4e779f846844f4d6c36ef010565f99eb5c41f1d1104 Class action lawsuits lodged against Singamas and other alleged cartel members have been filed in the US. Class action lawsuits lodged against Singamas and other alleged cartel members have been filed in the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/taipeis-new-tea-order?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T19:15:00+08:00 Taipei’s new tea order https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/99f8da0b66fb5381c369c19fe39b3beec0006c691c18726a220176d4e31f3701 Teahouses such as Hermit’s Hut offer travellers a calm way to experience the city. Teahouses such as Hermit’s Hut offer travellers a calm way to experience the city. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-fed-again-bets-rate-hikes-can-tame-inflation-without-hurting-job-market The Business Times en 2026-09-24T19:05:25+08:00 US Fed again bets rate hikes can tame inflation without hurting job market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/07e539c587290951b6220014e9a92ab9fbe90caa8087ac216b2c54d9cc352b40 US Fed chairman Kevin Warsh said labor market damage is not needed to restore price stability in a recent press conference. US Fed chairman Kevin Warsh said labor market damage is not needed to restore price stability in a recent press conference. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/crossing-mediterranean-bites-sights-and-sounds-athens-bari?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T19:00:00+08:00 Crossing the Mediterranean: Bites, sights and sounds from Athens to Bari https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e89c9e2b2219322985e4e652afa5ff0e1bd4ef10607bab5be815c645675b569b The streets of Monastiraki in Athens, Greece, are lined with stalls ideal for browsing. The streets of Monastiraki in the Greek capital of Athens are lined with stalls ideal for browsing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ex-sembcorp-marine-ceo-wong-weng-sun-acquitted-charges-brazil-corruption-case?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T18:57:42+08:00 Ex-Sembcorp Marine CEO Wong Weng Sun acquitted of charges in Brazil corruption case https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/adc61859a15156543396a4989e495af6d3b730049e9e56d6f81b617afe38e9fe Wong Weng Sun “looks forward to moving on and putting this episode behind him”, says his law firm. Wong Weng Sun “looks forward to moving on and putting this episode behind him”, says his law firm. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/steve-leung-building-legacy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T18:45:00+08:00 Steve Leung – building a legacy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7961059a7afa937d3a23c9cfe219d2a8e67088127b383a1de0c593eb58bd04bc Steve Leung Design Group is behind the exclusive Paiza Royal Collection of suites in Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Steve Leung Design Group is behind the exclusive Paiza Royal Collection of suites in Marina Bay Sands Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-242?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 24) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3127b489f3f708ff204a8173169874bf72e185ce78c822707b51da7e81021a08 Affordability is seen as a “more onerous constraint” as launch prices reach new highs amid tight supply. Affordability is seen as a “more onerous constraint” as launch prices reach new highs amid tight supply. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/alp-capitaland-break-ground-s260-million-smart-logistics-facility?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T18:33:10+08:00 ALP, CapitaLand break ground on S$260 million smart logistics facility https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/423130a0769afcbdff65e647799fe9c405b22761cc3d0c72fce5b1752f994c7d From left: Tomoaki Ichida, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd; Patricia Goh, CEO, Southeast Asia & Global Head, Logistics & Self-Storage, CapitaLand Investment; Dr Tung Chen-Yuan, Representative, Taipei Representative Office in the Republic of Singapore; Charlie Chang, Co-Founder & CEO, Ally Logistic Property; Jacqueline Poh, CEO, JTC Corporation; Keren Liu, COO of Southeast Asia, Ally Logistic Property; Ho Weng Si, Executive Vice President, Services and Global Enterprises, Economic Development Board; Harry Yan, Managing Director, Head of Southeast Asia Logistics, CapitaLand Investment at the Omega 1 Singapore ground-breaking. The various parties at the ground-breaking ceremony for OMEGA 1 Singapore, a logistics facility in Tuas, on Thursday (Sep 24). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/grab-ceos-wife-chloe-tong-life-anthony-tan-and-finding-her-purpose?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T18:30:00+08:00 Grab CEO’s wife Chloe Tong on life with Anthony Tan and finding her purpose https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c5604a49962555191de196934a406693070460e19c88f0011621e7f259b56f3 From shy teenager to outspoken philanthropist, Chloe Tong has come a long way. From shy teenager to outspoken philanthropist, Chloe Tong has come a long way. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sti-ends-0-5-lower-ahead-trump-xi-summit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T18:21:47+08:00 STI ends 0.5% lower ahead of Trump-Xi summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad91b730f61507c7291431626b48abce0e575091303a13bdeb48f276e9226b3d Across the broader market on Thursday, losers outnumbered gainers 300 to 231, with 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion changing hands. Across the broader market on Thursday, losers outnumbered gainers 300 to 231, with 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion changing hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/ashish-manchharams-next-big-property-bet-after-21-carpenter-singapores-ageing-buildings?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T18:15:00+08:00 Ashish Manchharam’s next big property bet after 21 Carpenter: Singapore’s ageing buildings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c1ce0c448454dbdd6b98321ecfef96e7a0e6d2150a4c2f4bba3c931ef800b7c4 Before he left property consultancy JLL, Ashish Manchharam was its top investment sales broker. He wears a turtleneck pullover from Tod’s. Before he left property consultancy JLL, Ashish Manchharam was its top investment sales broker. He wears a turtleneck pullover from Tod’s. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/saudi-arabia-sells-nearly-100-million-barrels-oil-asia-easing-looming-supply-crunch The Business Times en 2026-09-24T18:07:35+08:00 Saudi Arabia sells nearly 100 million barrels of oil to Asia, easing looming supply crunch https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0a372df9bf9063afcd637e83a0ebb574e9932dc3347b1357d455a1a6d27829c0 Problems with East-West pipeline have forced the Saudis to export more oil through Hormuz. Problems with East-West pipeline have forced the Saudis to export more oil through Hormuz. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cse-global-secures-two-us-electrification-contracts-worth-us150-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T18:05:24+08:00 CSE Global secures two US electrification contracts worth US$150 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdce7c1de4575680e9f466be7b884897a9323cfe83a1e714f86cb637debe0ae4 CSE Global says there is rising demand in the US power infrastructure markets for such solutions, which presents significant opportunities for the group. CSE Global says there is rising demand in the US power infrastructure markets for such solutions, which presents significant opportunities for the group. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bt-luxe/bt-luxe/can-mark-shaw-bring-singapore-back-orchard-road-and-movies?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T18:00:00+08:00 Can Mark Shaw bring Singapore back to Orchard Road and the movies? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab8e267447c454abfa985311693a383e0c0ead836ff14bd677d92c676516ba2f Mark Shaw sits amid family portraits and film memorabilia that reflect Shaw Organisation’s long history in cinema. The director of Shaw Organisation is the third-generation custodian of a family business that has been showing films since 1928. Mark Shaw is the director of Shaw Organisation and third-generation custodian of a family business that has been showing films since 1928. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/thrive/money-talk/what-do-your-first-pay-cheque?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T17:59:48+08:00 What to do with your first pay cheque https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fb5ee2c51aaba4a46ba33789692e4effef97ed103975e585632d184d41324ed5 BT BT https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/tumbling-global-government-bonds-puts-yields-brink-4-highest-level-nearly-20-years The Business Times en 2026-09-24T17:05:58+08:00 Tumbling global government bonds puts yields on brink of 4%, highest level in nearly 20 years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe6467f382021a2a8d4534c7bac88da1877eea7e54b192977fe645c5c076a539 A US$70 billion five-year Treasury auction on Sep 23 drew the highest yield since 2006. A US$70 billion five-year Treasury auction on Sep 23 drew the highest yield since 2006. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/cambodia-target-casinos-next-phase-anti-scam-sweep The Business Times en 2026-09-24T17:03:20+08:00 Cambodia to target casinos in next phase of anti-scam sweep https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2becf831f60e85d6726dff81321a1e91d4175441f182ebc1bd46a57bd6e3ceb0 A shuttered complex in Cambodia’s Kandal province following a raid to dismantle suspected illicit online scam and cyberfraud operations. A shuttered complex in Cambodia’s Kandal province following a raid to dismantle suspected illicit online scam and cyberfraud operations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/palm-oil-under-near-term-pressure-rising-stocks-outweigh-el-nino-fears?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T16:49:21+08:00 Palm oil under near-term pressure as rising stocks outweigh El Nino fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad98f02b43b9103d8a9a62380f65e0dd75f69e1042c95dd37a5eef64ea0ad201 Malaysian monthly inventories for palm oil have exceeded the three-million-tonne mark only five times to date. Malaysian monthly inventories for palm oil have exceeded the three-million-tonne mark only five times to date. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-catch-all-border-laws-deterrent-or-cause-unnecessary-anxiety?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T16:44:30+08:00 China’s catch-all border laws: A deterrent or cause for unnecessary anxiety? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/abce513f62b29c109adfc48d9996927d02da6d3df23eaabdfa515b47e0162584 Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai (pictured). Chinese netizens are wondering if questioning by border officers will become a norm. Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai (pictured). Chinese netizens are wondering if questioning by border officers will become a norm. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-court-cuts-gojek-founder-nadiem-makarims-jail-term-nine-years?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T16:31:38+08:00 Indonesia court cuts Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim’s jail term to nine years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c0ee4a7314b67b4f5e33835cbc2d9ca9e6195e62842f30d5c729ceee6d0dcac6 Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim, who was education minister from 2019 to 2024, attending a hearing on his plea at the Central Jakarta District Court on Jun 2. Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim, who was education minister from 2019 to 2024, attending a hearing on his plea at the Central Jakarta District Court on Jun 2. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-xi-summit-meeting-message-says-former-us-envoy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T16:26:59+08:00 Trump-Xi summit: The meeting is the message, says former US envoy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/653d8cbe27939170a62c1e958138dddf79f7de10e38da3ca061070a3943e0b77 Former US envoy, Jon Huntsman, has the enduring concern that the economic and technological competition between the two powers will veer into the national-security domain. Former US envoy, Jon Huntsman, has the enduring concern that the economic and technological competition between the two powers will veer into the national-security domain. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/softbank-raising-us11-1-billion-worlds-biggest-high-yield-corporate-bond-sale The Business Times en 2026-09-24T16:15:19+08:00 SoftBank raising US$11.1 billion in world’s biggest high-yield corporate bond sale https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3c97fdc34e6d4caa517bc6ce4a08a476e2f390a23adb8ca17e495883b757d702 The sheer size of its AI-related investments and the amount of money it has sought to fund them has led to higher yields to pay for SoftBank.  The sheer size of its AI-related investments and the amount of money it has sought to fund them has led to higher yields to pay for SoftBank.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/hm-profit-beats-estimates-tariff-refunds-and-higher-margins The Business Times en 2026-09-24T16:06:51+08:00 H&M profit beats estimates on tariff refunds and higher margins https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bbc22310f847fdf8f36592035e62e9cf082637548e57a66c2f8f58a883828727 Fashion retailers have been hurt as consumers contending with a cost of living crisis have pulled back. Fashion retailers have been hurt as consumers contending with a cost of living crisis have pulled back. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hsbc-plans-india-equity-broking-return-after-13-years-amid-ipo-boom-sources-say?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T16:05:01+08:00 HSBC plans India equity broking return after 13 years amid IPO boom, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c462f493ca02d16a5bcbcbaa78bb640795b058e46acfa2bd034b39dadd933ce HSBC has in recent years sharpened its focus on Asia and wealth management, identifying India as a key growth market. HSBC has in recent years sharpened its focus on Asia and wealth management, identifying India as a key growth market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/nus-enterprise-launches-new-ai-platform-speed-research-commercialisation-rebrands-nusx?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T15:05:30+08:00 NUS Enterprise launches new AI platform to speed up research commercialisation, rebrands as NUSX https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ab16e73335004a1bcbe081712ba997d4a8f5f6a81d73cba8f339913131eb6fe The challenge of commercialising university research is in translation, said Dr Tan Sian Wee, NUS senior vice-president (innovation and enterprise). The challenge of commercialising university research is in translation, said Dr Tan Sian Wee, NUS senior vice-president (innovation and enterprise). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/europe-economy-more-robust-anticipated-ecb-council-member-says?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T15:03:29+08:00 Europe economy more robust than anticipated, ECB council member says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1d7a5d8cfc18d5acd3f7f3ec641d4b57e4442b6ae20caa3099bca802dc2cf9ea EU flags outside the European Central Bank headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, Mar 19, 2026. The European Central Bank has already raised borrowing costs twice and is widely expected to do so again, with markets counting on another three moves in this tightening cycle. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/manchester-united-put-chunks-old-trafford-sale The Business Times en 2026-09-24T14:06:21+08:00 Manchester United put chunks of Old Trafford up for sale https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b158cd2aab1697b139cb6ae9e5858885a7b91782c4701819a1caa465daa03a1a Old Trafford, known as the “Theatre of Dreams”, has been United’s home since 1910 and has been the stage for some of the most significant moments in the club’s history, including their record 13 EPL titles. Old Trafford, known as the “Theatre of Dreams”, has been United’s home since 1910 and has been the stage for some of the most significant moments in the club’s history, including their record 13 EPL titles. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/mining-giant-rio-tinto-planning-expand-metals-trading-business-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-24T13:55:13+08:00 Mining giant Rio Tinto planning to expand metals trading business: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ba770e2a1b2cf48a405fd41517d9f51d8fc6753f2f5b66fb741dc95f9e85ebc Rio Tinto is the world’s second-biggest miner, with operations spanning from iron ore in Western Australia to copper in Mongolia and aluminum in North America. Rio Tinto is the world’s second-biggest miner, with operations spanning from iron ore in Western Australia to copper in Mongolia and aluminum in North America. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/tokyo-used-condo-prices-drop-first-time-over-two-years The Business Times en 2026-09-24T13:29:03+08:00 Tokyo used condo prices drop for first time in over two years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c1de9e2d677f1b5386cf16062356ff47a69dfccaa14a3bffd525bfb522463ab5 Prices began falling in previous months in the more expensive city centre areas, suggesting that weakness in the city’s condominium market is spreading.  Prices began falling in previous months in the more expensive city centre areas, suggesting that weakness in the city’s condominium market is spreading.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australia-housing-runs-out-rescuers-rba-set-hike-rates The Business Times en 2026-09-24T13:27:52+08:00 Australia housing runs out of rescuers as RBA is set to hike rates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0308e5c3ea8265778f5bb590e43ae8525bcbe0a8aa45d595557a696031242be The Australian housing market suggests tightening is already biting, with national prices down nearly 4% from their peaks, a fall compounded by a government tax change on investment properties that has hobbled investor lending. The Australian housing market suggests tightening is already biting, with national prices down nearly 4% from their peaks, a fall compounded by a government tax change on investment properties that has hobbled investor lending. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-bonds-slide-wall-street-gears-trump-xi-summit The Business Times en 2026-09-24T12:53:24+08:00 Asian stocks, bonds to slide as Wall Street gears up for Trump-Xi summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/576379fd9b262cea3ff6f561c0b8ee408498abfab27b0eac89455cf2a93ddaf4 Equity-index futures for Hong Kong and Australia pointed lower, with US equity futures little changed. South Korean markets were closed. Equity-index futures for Hong Kong and Australia pointed lower, with US equity futures little changed. South Korean markets were closed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-30-year-mortgage-rate-tops-7-hits-2-year-high The Business Times en 2026-09-24T12:48:32+08:00 US 30-year mortgage rate tops 7%, hits 2-year high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/53106ebeb4d786c88f2b86355763593f1d316fe4fdcc2e71e42976b99bb4dbcf Mortgage rates have risen more than a full percentage point since joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran began. Mortgage rates have risen more than a full percentage point since joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran began. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/airasias-hunt-cheaper-debt-wont-be-easy-us100-oil The Business Times en 2026-09-24T12:14:11+08:00 AirAsia’s hunt for cheaper debt won’t be easy with US$100 oil https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5f85e8507578822f363dde195c7fe40f698083a52805c89395d84b021220bb7f AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes has said his airline does not need rescue from the Malaysian government, dismissing the idea of intervention as “ludicrous". AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes has said his airline does not need rescue from the Malaysian government, dismissing the idea of intervention as “ludicrous". https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-tungsten-giant-masan-secures-us-strategic-investor-mainboard-listing-plan-advances?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T12:09:29+08:00 Vietnam tungsten giant Masan secures US strategic investor as mainboard listing plan advances https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd19ea9a6083b7b91944fd5730292b737cfef82d9db019cf7a259255b82717ae Masan High-Tech Materials’ mineral-processing facility in Vietnam’s northern Thai Nguyen province. Masan High-Tech Materials’ mineral-processing facility in Vietnam’s northern Thai Nguyen province. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/prudential-announces-regional-leadership-changes-including-singapore-indonesia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T11:35:15+08:00 Prudential announces regional leadership changes, including for Singapore, Indonesia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a412f828a7784d8734dce8097c69e311f11a4b6f8b19d6682b5ccc29d3ef93d9 image of Chan San San Chan San San will assume the role of chief partnership officer of Eastspring Investments on Sep 28. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-energy-giant-chandra-asri-looks-beyond-petrochemicals-singapore-mobility-push?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T11:25:05+08:00 Indonesia’s energy giant Chandra Asri looks beyond petrochemicals with Singapore mobility push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f3315c935a3ef2881963bc81b50eb68851fd8ead704bff0b761bc1b0d2a970b Chlor-Alkali and Ethylene Dichloride plant in Cilegon Banten Indonesia is currently under development by Chandra Asri Group. Chlor-Alkali and Ethylene Dichloride plant in Cilegon Banten Indonesia is currently under development by Chandra Asri Group. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-leaders-warn-un-security-risks-systems-grow-more-powerful The Business Times en 2026-09-24T11:16:35+08:00 AI leaders warn UN of security risks as systems grow more powerful https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bea0a57a1ab4747806ea69e09d33507c6c59fcb6216464c8acc9c9729d8ddb90 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said international cooperation was needed and that decisions “must be shaped through democratic processes” by governments. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said international cooperation was needed and that decisions “must be shaped through democratic processes” by governments. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/trumps-21st-century-mercantilism The Business Times en 2026-09-24T11:08:41+08:00 Trump’s 21st-century mercantilism https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c7413290c7ed7a6884a9db455df714b2d8fb1b53bd47e2207973e338ee51a126 Costs have been compounded by uncertainty over how abruptly US President Donald Trump’s policies might change and how foreign governments and companies respond. Costs have been compounded by uncertainty over how abruptly US President Donald Trump’s policies might change and how foreign governments and companies respond. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/hope-fading-new-boeing-deal-during-us-china-summit-sources-say?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T11:07:23+08:00 Hope fading for new Boeing deal during US-China summit, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8aba389fb83da8c3453ee2b1861703ccc3e20db96ab1f5671cb38eeca19a5101 Boeing has lost much ground to its European rival Airbus in recent years. Boeing has lost much ground to its European rival Airbus in recent years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-records-92-south-east-asias-us7-25-billion-h1-startup-funding-report?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T11:00:00+08:00 Singapore records 92% of South-east Asia’s US$7.25 billion in H1 startup funding: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9ff2977254aec9517b4f061cfc7af1ebe87b7a0730cf1fc1b753dc773a1dbf04 Singapore-headquartered companies account for 145 of the region’s 217 equity deals. Singapore-headquartered companies account for 145 of the region’s 217 equity deals. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/australias-jobless-rate-hits-five-year-high-rba-hike-still-seen The Business Times en 2026-09-24T10:35:39+08:00 Australia’s jobless rate hits five-year high, RBA hike still seen https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3d9635ac7b02d31dd8c4fbb42f5f3af4d99c358c13f433aac4b900d40a418ef9 Australia’s jobless rate rose to 4.6 per cent, above forecasts of 4.5 per cent. Australia’s jobless rate rose to 4.6 per cent, above forecasts of 4.5 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-trade-volumes-hit-record-week-trump-xi-summit The Business Times en 2026-09-24T10:27:10+08:00 China’s trade volumes hit record in week before Trump-Xi summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/413917e2ea3d80f98ca85f7f843e95857b91e741fd77e9a0e815547c871a817e A record 7.3 million containers passed through Chinese terminals in the seven days through Sep 20, a year on year rise of 9%, said the Ministry of Transport.  A record 7.3 million containers passed through Chinese terminals in the seven days through Sep 20, a year on year rise of 9%, said the Ministry of Transport.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/property-players-pessimistic-suburban-residential-q2-affordability-strained?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T10:03:04+08:00 Property players pessimistic on suburban residential in Q2 with affordability strained https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3127b489f3f708ff204a8173169874bf72e185ce78c822707b51da7e81021a08 Affordability is seen as a “more onerous constraint” as launch prices reach new highs amid tight supply. Affordability is seen as a “more onerous constraint” as launch prices reach new highs amid tight supply. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/could-grab-ceo-anthony-tans-us30-million-share-purchase-be-aimed-reassuring-investors?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T10:00:00+08:00 Could Grab CEO Anthony Tan’s US$30 million share purchase be aimed at reassuring investors? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e3470cea0ab70f28290c74644fff22e9114ecd56330dda69a69dd29e915689ef The purchase of Grab shares is a signal to show where he stands says Grab CEO Anthony Tan. The purchase of Grab shares is a signal to show where he stands says Grab CEO Anthony Tan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/report-okayed-government-calls-certified-hr-professional-larger-firms-july-2028?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-24T10:00:00+08:00 Report okayed by government calls for certified HR professional for larger firms from July 2028 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ef3ff84bfce94b75e14d6cc5c93934e438a73158ae2e87753b0941a344e99ab2 The Tripartite Workgroup on Human Capital Capability Development hopes to double the pool of certified HR professionals to 18,000 by 2030. The Tripartite Workgroup on Human Capital Capability Development hopes to double the pool of certified HR professionals to 18,000 by 2030. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-lipstick-king-confronts-slower-growth-ai-disruption-livestream-shopping The Business Times en 2026-09-24T09:46:02+08:00 China’s ‘lipstick king’ confronts slower growth, AI disruption in livestream shopping https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f6ec90939d849c254b6b548be23d8e64e6bf6b895ffc3688a782cd8ccd10f235 Li Jiaqi hosts a livestream selling cosmetics in Shanghai, China, Sep 7, 2026. Li Jiaqi hosts a livestream selling cosmetics in Shanghai, China, Sep 7, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/chanel-plans-keep-investing-china-despite-demand-downturn The Business Times en 2026-09-24T09:28:14+08:00 Chanel plans to keep investing in China despite demand downturn https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/90c70dc4c065651254bc3904a51e25c55d8e857e761481d5ce611a8387ec2aff China’s luxury slump has been exacerbated by a crackdown on conspicuous consumption and an effort by local authorities to reclaim tax revenue. China’s luxury slump has been exacerbated by a crackdown on conspicuous consumption and an effort by local authorities to reclaim tax revenue. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-factory-activity-growth-slows-september-pmi The Business Times en 2026-09-24T09:20:07+08:00 Japan’s factory activity growth slows in September: PMI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bfb2652cc45096a5ad60c7f7f23d7d71def1f1bad8211d49d869ae5c432f6a60 Manufacturers’ confidence in business outlook hit its highest level since February. Manufacturers’ confidence in business outlook hit its highest level since February. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/morgan-stanley-investment-bank-list-leaked-e-mail-boo-boo The Business Times en 2026-09-24T08:51:35+08:00 Morgan Stanley investment-bank list leaked in e-mail boo-boo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/10343ad2c462708783c36401b327addfc5a5ee32ba125a6f11e94e7cb5b2f3fd When contacted, Morgan Stanley said it takes client confidentiality extremely seriously. When contacted, Morgan Stanley said it takes client confidentiality extremely seriously. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-holds-drop-higher-oil-and-hot-us-data-fan-rate-hike-bets The Business Times en 2026-09-24T08:50:23+08:00 Gold holds drop as higher oil and hot US data fan rate hike bets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab3d0dd33967ed2dac79f5304ccdf15f2f76c2a1862243cce3b585940289bbbe The metal is down around a fifth since the US-Iran war erupted in late February. The metal is down around a fifth since the US-Iran war erupted in late February.