https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/nepal-tibet-flash-flood-kills-least-270-over-1400-missing-including-hundreds-foreign-tourists The Business Times en 2026-08-28T10:41:24+08:00 Nepal-Tibet flash flood kills at least 270; over 1,400 missing, including hundreds of foreign tourists https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f7cbf50b301f3d5a1d489db3f4e1dd68d47ce8b4419fbddc8913af1c937b9e1b For Nepal, the disaster may be the deadliest since the 2015 earthquake that flattened villages across the country and left nearly 9,000 dead.  For Nepal, the disaster may be the deadliest since the 2015 earthquake that flattened villages across the country and left nearly 9,000 dead.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/frencken-shares-drop-8-3-after-s100-million-placement The Business Times en 2026-08-28T10:27:26+08:00 Frencken shares drop 8.3% after S$100 million placement https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4a0c21947b08a7a7b0cd69ec0126eb49342648fe3b11d77f94525e33e5b40acf The technology solutions provider’s shares fall as low as S$2.33 at market open. The technology solutions provider’s shares fall as low as S$2.33 at market open. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-digital-banks-want-more-just-your-deposits-credit-cards-are-next-battleground The Business Times en 2026-08-28T10:23:03+08:00 Singapore digital banks want more than just your deposits; credit cards are the next battleground https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d79a088fb4d97e3a80f22ab100c08f19c7b5e1fc215da754c0d534e055af2040 GXS Bank, MariBank and Trust Bank have issued credit cards in an effort to engage customers on a more regular basis. GXS Bank, MariBank and Trust Bank have issued credit cards in an effort to engage customers on a more regular basis. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/canadas-fight-us-has-far-bigger-stakes-trade The Business Times en 2026-08-28T10:18:52+08:00 Canada’s fight with the US has far bigger stakes than trade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6c2f7e6b9078f0576ba640d7a1eeea4e3106945267522b638be18ec64ab0256b Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaking at a press conference in Ottawa, on Aug 22, after trade talks with the US collapsed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaking at a press conference in Ottawa, on Aug 22, after trade talks with the US collapsed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/aster-marks-third-singapore-deal-changi-airport-fuel-infrastructure-stake The Business Times en 2026-08-28T10:13:53+08:00 Aster marks third Singapore deal with Changi Airport fuel infrastructure stake https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/92592576726d5f86559b2a546b1e53e8330f69e7573f8510d30c667d1abdda4d Aster says that becoming a CAFHI shareholder complements its growing sustainable aviation fuel capabilities. Aster says that becoming a CAFHI shareholder complements its growing sustainable aviation fuel capabilities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sk-hynix-weighs-closer-ties-japans-memory-industry The Business Times en 2026-08-28T10:10:50+08:00 SK Hynix weighs closer ties with Japan’s memory industry https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e1124d8e3639f1886f375420f5b370070b66abc95af30ab287fd2e550e366fb4 SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung says the firm is looking at how it can co-develop the Nand flash market with customers and suppliers. SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung says the firm is looking at how it can co-develop the Nand flash market with customers and suppliers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/anthropic-weighed-us7-billion-matx-purchase-push-reduce-nvidia-reliance-sources The Business Times en 2026-08-28T09:44:31+08:00 Anthropic weighed US$7 billion MatX purchase in push to reduce Nvidia reliance: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6dac789a41168c444b63812ed6af1667ecda7b9366f08d11b1b241fd6a674ab3 Anthropic, which is expected to list in 2026, has hired engineering and executive talent to accelerate the chip design process, which could take years. Anthropic, which is expected to list in 2026, has hired engineering and executive talent to accelerate the chip design process, which could take years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/south-korea-japan-and-us-hold-north-korea-focused-nuclear-missile-drill The Business Times en 2026-08-28T08:58:53+08:00 South Korea, Japan and US to hold North Korea-focused nuclear missile drill https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c12aa4881907eecde307a7bac44001464c13b9a2f59099b97853013f25845416 South Korean marines take part in a US-South Korea marine corps combined amphibious landing drill in 2024. South Korean marines take part in a US-South Korea marine corps combined amphibious landing drill in 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-treads-water-ahead-fed-warshs-jackson-hole-speech The Business Times en 2026-08-28T08:46:52+08:00 Gold treads water ahead of Fed Warsh's Jackson Hole speech https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab3d0dd33967ed2dac79f5304ccdf15f2f76c2a1862243cce3b585940289bbbe Despite its role as an inflation hedge, gold tends to lose appeal in a high interest rate environment as it offers no yield.  Despite its role as an inflation hedge, gold tends to lose appeal in a high interest rate environment as it offers no yield.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/price-liquidity-too-high-some-us-private-credit-investors-prefer-be-trapped-over-26-loss The Business Times en 2026-08-28T08:29:44+08:00 ‘Price of liquidity’ too high: Some US private credit investors prefer to be trapped over 26% loss https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8fd3a5c68859156d7460766bc4ab69bc7c22901d3f1af47265c41175ab1b3bbe The mixed success of bids to buy out private credit investors, offered at varying discounts, suggests that angst around the asset class has limits. The mixed success of bids to buy out private credit investors, offered at varying discounts, suggests that angst around the asset class has limits. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trump-says-us-not-talking-iran-qatar-steps-revive-diplomacy The Business Times en 2026-08-28T08:27:50+08:00 Trump says US not talking to Iran; Qatar steps in to revive diplomacy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/64b3640e662eea5bf1124e8d00460da6db8f99c5e82ddf44413dc709117f9d69 Qatar’s PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (left) urged a return to diplomacy during talks with Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Aug 27. Qatar’s PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (left) urged a return to diplomacy during talks with Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Aug 27. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-frencken-seatrium The Business Times en 2026-08-28T08:24:50+08:00 Stocks to watch: Frencken, Seatrium https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/18f883cee9f41fee2095a2796ba5436372318c0fb092b24ecc2b211c20d478a2 Frencken’s proposed placement share price is at a 10% discount and represents about 10.3% of the existing issued shares as at Thursday. Frencken’s proposed placement share price is at a 10% discount and represents about 10.3% of the existing issued shares as at Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-set-edge-lower-ahead-us-fed-chairs-policy-speech The Business Times en 2026-08-28T08:09:58+08:00 Asian stocks set to edge lower ahead of US Fed chair’s policy speech https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eed2bb6aa968fda55abf84a9344d4d0c4f3d9f8993cb192ff88a0ec585c438ed Equity-index futures for South Korea and Hong Kong pointed to initial declines, while those for Japan were flat. Equity-index futures for South Korea and Hong Kong pointed to initial declines, while those for Japan were flat. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trump-renames-lake-ontario-lake-america-amid-escalating-trade-war-canada The Business Times en 2026-08-28T07:32:44+08:00 Trump renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ amid escalating trade war with Canada https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/39bc443316408ee8e51b175ab7810afd8c7016c214ae51d52a8aa59c7f819dfb Since early 2025, Trump has repeatedly taunted Canada about becoming the 51st US state, an idea Canadian leaders have dismissed as ridiculous. Since early 2025, Trump has repeatedly taunted Canada about becoming the 51st US state, an idea Canadian leaders have dismissed as ridiculous. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-pitches-its-real-economy-not-singapore-replica-two-city-ifc-push The Business Times en 2026-08-28T07:00:00+08:00 Vietnam pitches its real economy, not a Singapore replica, in two-city IFC push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1fded84dbeefc1f389e670a6e3dad1c13370e32f64330652bfaaa53e5182b06e The Vietnam International Financial Centre is being developed as “one centre, two destinations” across Da Nang (left) and Ho Chi Minh City. The Vietnam International Financial Centre is being developed as “one centre, two destinations” across Da Nang (left) and Ho Chi Minh City. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapores-hub-success-faces-new-trust-test The Business Times en 2026-08-28T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s hub success faces a new trust test https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7fbd6d26fa03d22b895e0b7f8f9a0cf18a6ce99718fa4ba63c1d9b509952cebb Singapore skyline Re-exporting and transhipment are routine parts of lawful trade; goods may follow similar routes through Singapore despite being classified differently. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mizuho-files-singapore-court-case-against-radiant-world-first-public-lender-action-bloomberg The Business Times en 2026-08-28T06:57:23+08:00 Mizuho files Singapore court case against Radiant World in first public lender action: Bloomberg https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5d94c59c401615433efced8943d4e610111d8e951c5ec87063c4d4957f0ab154 Bloomberg News reported in July on concerns the iron ore trader Radiant World had provided banks with falsified documents to secure financing. Bloomberg News reported in July on concerns the iron ore trader Radiant World had provided banks with falsified documents to secure financing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hormuz-oil-flows-rising-gulf-giants-ramp-gathers-pace The Business Times en 2026-08-28T06:48:39+08:00 Hormuz oil flows rising as Gulf giants’ ramp up gathers pace https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8272bf6d6ae17ac992b4241a6a57b047b7791d3a98c67031cce8faa204aa6243 About six to eight million barrels a day of crude are now being shipped through the world’s key oil chokepoint, according to oil traders’ estimates. About six to eight million barrels a day of crude are now being shipped through the world’s key oil chokepoint, according to oil traders’ estimates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-sets-conditions-reopening-strait-hormuz-top-official-rezaei-says The Business Times en 2026-08-28T06:32:39+08:00 Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz, top official Rezaei says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9d2525b716edb8d0b23d300d051486a5769ce850e729758d2e490cf328504f3c Iran is said to have agreed with Oman on a shipping corridor through the strait, with parts of the route in Omani waters and parts in Iranian waters.  Iran is said to have agreed with Oman on a shipping corridor through the strait, with parts of the route in Omani waters and parts in Iranian waters.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/nvidia-adds-us442-billion-after-robust-forecast-sparks-second-biggest-stock-surge-ever The Business Times en 2026-08-28T06:27:13+08:00 Nvidia adds US$442 billion after robust forecast sparks second-biggest stock surge ever https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c1a4b0c422764f56ed001af5f55a48aa247c9aa33d83705bef816c47ec15b607 Nvidia’s size means that even relatively modest moves translate to market value changes worth tens of billions of dollars. Nvidia’s size means that even relatively modest moves translate to market value changes worth tens of billions of dollars. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-rises-fresh-doubts-over-outlook-us-iran-diplomacy The Business Times en 2026-08-28T06:17:33+08:00 Oil rises on fresh doubts over outlook for US-Iran diplomacy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fbb5fd5f43c745be7a23e646a40008c83a88fc1dbc1521b4d95dc4e60be9c87d Prices gained after US President Donald Trump was said to have told mediators he is uninterested in returning to terms of a June ceasefire deal with Iran. Prices gained after US President Donald Trump was said to have told mediators he is uninterested in returning to terms of a June ceasefire deal with Iran. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-nasdaq-sp-500-lifted-nvidias-forecast-investors-eye-speech-us-feds-warsh The Business Times en 2026-08-28T06:15:11+08:00 US stocks: Nasdaq, S&P 500 lifted by Nvidia's forecast; investors eye speech by US Fed’s Warsh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f7aa585ce8b748c3e1e54b0cb9ada91c7cb8a3a345231b9e4aad34da8a40dc8d US chip-linked stocks broadly rose, with the semiconductor index notching a 2.3% gain. US chip-linked stocks broadly rose, with the semiconductor index notching a 2.3% gain. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-drop-political-worries-weigh-french-banks The Business Times en 2026-08-28T06:08:54+08:00 European stocks drop as political worries weigh on French banks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/680d0dddd50c688a35183eb30a0dacfeb9378864ca9eb8aa0fd79beda3a058f2 The French CAC 40 was the worst-performing country index, dragged lower by BNP Paribas and Societe Generale, both down more than 4%. The French CAC 40 was the worst-performing country index, dragged lower by BNP Paribas and Societe Generale, both down more than 4%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/meta-took-aim-anthropic-its-also-one-ai-firms-largest-customers The Business Times en 2026-08-28T05:30:00+08:00 Meta took aim at Anthropic. It’s also one of the AI firm’s largest customers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2a7de78342d529ccb123fd329ef67cbfefd8388ebc4f8a9191ddded73b580ec5 Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg. In an essay, he says leading artificial intelligence labs are trying to consolidate power while they paint the future as “filled with doom”. Mark Zuckerberg says leading AI labs are trying to consolidate power while they paint the future as “filled with doom”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-weighs-new-round-tariffs-semiconductors-politico-reports The Business Times en 2026-08-27T23:15:00+08:00 US weighs a new round of tariffs on semiconductors, Politico reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6902168f3434777e80492f34df4fb841bcf8e0cd79dc53e3d40a7ca38975d0ae Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick favours a structure that will tie foreign companies’ relief from the tariffs to investment in US chip manufacturing to boost local production. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick favours a structure that will tie foreign companies’ relief from the tariffs to investment in US chip manufacturing to boost local production. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/frencken-proposes-s100-million-placement-fund-expansion-potential-m The Business Times en 2026-08-27T22:24:04+08:00 Frencken proposes S$100 million placement to fund expansion, potential M&A https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f172677ff50df664954df0303b98fc81b55b9de82636e5116e5f35c506b61888 The mechatronics division (above), which includes the group semiconductor business, accounted for the bulk of the group’s H1 FY2026 revenue. The mechatronics division (above), which includes the group semiconductor business, accounted for the bulk of the group’s H1 FY2026 revenue. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ecb-officials-discussed-need-mildly-restrictive-policy The Business Times en 2026-08-27T22:20:00+08:00 ECB officials discussed need for ‘mildly restrictive’ policy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02e918a5ad688433a252e82811ef299d696d6d44965e8ceca7542b966e2595d5 ECB officials are widely expected to raise borrowing costs again in two weeks following June’s initial increase. ECB officials are widely expected to raise borrowing costs again in two weeks following June’s initial increase. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nasdaq-leads-wall-st-after-nvidia-quells-ai-fears The Business Times en 2026-08-27T21:45:22+08:00 Nasdaq leads Wall St after Nvidia quells AI fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d59709cf6da506de6a6f8eec5f7ece094f96007213e7bc83201f2d908d43c295 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 149.8 points, or 0.28 per cent, to 53,613.66 at the open.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 149.8 points, or 0.28 per cent, to 53,613.66 at the open.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-goods-trade-deficit-widens-largest-march-2025 The Business Times en 2026-08-27T21:20:32+08:00 US goods-trade deficit widens to largest since March 2025 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3c56d91187e1f1cfbe4817496347932178ad46a356b2a0bc7e7f2279d67bbf14 The advance was fuelled by the largest increase in capital goods which includes computers and accessories, semiconductors and telecommunications equipment since 1993. The advance was fuelled by the largest increase in capital goods which includes computers and accessories, semiconductors and telecommunications equipment since 1993. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-jobless-claims-dip-pointing-continued-labour-market-stability The Business Times en 2026-08-27T21:09:00+08:00 US jobless claims dip, pointing to continued labour-market stability https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/51e8cbae549fd1814aebb2509112e4aed30be44aef514d2ef4ab8d8a6fb03361 The labour market remains stable despite a surprise drop in employment in July.  The labour market remains stable despite a surprise drop in employment in July.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-cannot-assume-economic-growth-will-create-many-jobs-amid-ai-shift-gan-kim-yong The Business Times en 2026-08-27T20:32:16+08:00 Singapore cannot assume economic growth will create as many jobs amid AI shift: Gan Kim Yong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/07238ffd30f9a2552529ccf03316a2e3108f182128a6d2c3ed37cc794e40c228 DPM Gan (left) with Euston Quah, president of the Economic Society of Singapore, at the society’s 70th anniversary dinner. DPM Gan (left) with Euston Quah, president of the Economic Society of Singapore, at the society’s 70th anniversary dinner. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/dollar-recoups-some-losses-focus-shifts-fed-remarks-jackson-hole The Business Times en 2026-08-27T20:32:04+08:00 Dollar recoups some losses as focus shifts to Fed remarks at Jackson Hole https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2623892ba6b558b0fdea1c15188725791342985550560c4fad479713a166a50e The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s move against a basket of six currencies, was at 99.158, up about 0.3% this week. The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s move against a basket of six currencies, was at 99.158, up about 0.3% this week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/casa-lola-brings-casual-spanish-table The Business Times en 2026-08-27T20:23:06+08:00 Casa Lola brings casual Spanish to the table https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1f737d3f0e08970a5eee13d30accd33d8e40c467947a8dbb3281ae45cc14f7f9 Casa Lola’s Spanish-influenced interiors. Casa Lola’s Spanish-influenced interiors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/kengo-kuma-theatre-and-museum-open-orchard-road-2030 The Business Times en 2026-08-27T19:40:00+08:00 Kengo Kuma theatre and museum to open in Orchard Road in 2030 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cc34a2e3cb6c7e8cd5c15a8b0297b4c2b07ade656e8a4b909c6a865ca97f18cb An artist’s impression of the multi-level cultural foyer connecting the performing arts theatre and contemporary art museum. An artist’s impression of the multi-level cultural foyer connecting the performing arts theatre and contemporary art museum. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-recreation-club-members-get-second-chance-challenge-vote-convert-billiards-room-co-working The Business Times en 2026-08-27T18:52:07+08:00 Singapore Recreation Club members get second chance to challenge vote to convert billiards room to co-working space https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83f44bf593459b6b4362ac0de4e40fa2f4890bc50dd1852c1d9e461d76eceac9 SRC must pay the claimants costs of S$30,000 plus disbursements of S$1,901.83 for the appeal. SRC must pay the claimants costs of S$30,000 plus disbursements of S$1,901.83 for the appeal. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-aug-272 The Business Times en 2026-08-27T18:30:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Aug 27) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/469cc3e34becb7b3d111e1ddb5eea8e42bcf612037576d2d6e7eb80db46f7fd2 A christening ceremony for two floating production storage and offloading project vessels was held before they sailed for Brazil’s deepwater Buzios oil field.  A christening ceremony for two floating production storage and offloading project vessels was held before they sailed for Brazil’s deepwater Buzios oil field.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-fall-thursday-sti-down-0-7 The Business Times en 2026-08-27T18:15:34+08:00 Singapore shares fall on Thursday; STI down 0.7% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f83e9becbc25e5f2e845175e4994eb26e098f6c0aace6a9b2f23742f44317b5 Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 246 to 229, as 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.6 billion change hands. Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 246 to 229, as 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.6 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-plays-premium-data-centre-game-johor-batam-take-scale The Business Times en 2026-08-27T18:09:01+08:00 Singapore plays premium data centre game as Johor, Batam take on scale https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/33e91c4a00cb7593e7c2481b874ec37b7532292dfc27a3c6792355fab3f900b3 Fifty MW of capacity may seem modest for the needs of hyperscale AI data centres, but industry observers say the amount is significant for other types of demand. Fifty MW of capacity may seem modest for the needs of hyperscale AI data centres, but industry observers say the amount is significant for other types of demand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/seatrium-petrobras-eye-potential-natural-gas-collaboration-meet-growing-asian-demand The Business Times en 2026-08-27T17:13:08+08:00 Seatrium, Petrobras eye potential natural gas collaboration to meet growing Asian demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/469cc3e34becb7b3d111e1ddb5eea8e42bcf612037576d2d6e7eb80db46f7fd2 A christening ceremony for two floating production storage and offloading project vessels was held before they sail for Brazil’s deepwater Buzios oil field.  A christening ceremony for two floating production storage and offloading project vessels was held before they sail for Brazil’s deepwater Buzios oil field.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/demolition-modernist-arts-complex-tbilisi-sparks-outcry The Business Times en 2026-08-27T17:00:46+08:00 Demolition of modernist arts complex in Tbilisi sparks outcry https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a980cd6b1da636888fbb3e0c66bdac2fbf103fb68be832d29b772f5d50c03e56 Rike Tubes’ tubular design stands out in the old town skyline dominated by the conical roofs of Orthodox churches and 19th-century houses. Rike Tubes’ tubular design stands out in the old town skyline dominated by the conical roofs of Orthodox churches and 19th-century houses. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-cimb-completes-us342-7-million-tokenised-sukuk-pilot The Business Times en 2026-08-27T16:52:10+08:00 Malaysia’s CIMB completes US$342.7 million tokenised sukuk pilot https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0997e9aea0d73cfc2aee0300197d7ba82d30aed6e3dee50affe089f07a47d3e3 CIMB has been engaging with the Securities Commission Malaysia on the development of tokenised capital-market products. CIMB has been engaging with the Securities Commission Malaysia on the development of tokenised capital-market products. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/indias-budget-math-brightens-asset-sales-target-sight The Business Times en 2026-08-27T16:16:49+08:00 India’s budget math brightens with asset sales target in sight https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/46383a90d00870c46e509c6802a24047fad491b9179acf92f7311bed768deaee Stronger tax collections and easing global fertiliser costs as urea prices decline are also helping the government’s coffers. Stronger tax collections and easing global fertiliser costs as urea prices decline are also helping the government’s coffers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/boj-deputy-chief-calls-timely-rate-hikes-focus-inflation-risk The Business Times en 2026-08-27T15:16:06+08:00 BOJ deputy chief calls for timely rate hikes, focus on inflation risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2221ea5623b743750f51b1d6f57f3b0f9595e97a1f911505f3d24ad79c5b7eda BOJ’s Ryozo Himino says: “We must balance the need to gain as much information as possible, and acting in a timely fashion to avoid being behind the curve on inflation.”  BOJ’s Ryozo Himino says: “We must balance the need to gain as much information as possible, and acting in a timely fashion to avoid being behind the curve on inflation.”  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/philippine-central-bank-raises-policy-rate-expected The Business Times en 2026-08-27T15:03:40+08:00 Philippine central bank raises policy rate, as expected https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6034bd11baf2cc7f0e2ad5d3a856732735fc6f365cacecdebe6de29dcda6a141 The central bank had raised its policy interest rate by 25 basis points at its two previous meetings to keep inflation in check. The central bank had raised its policy interest rate by 25 basis points at its two previous meetings to keep inflation in check. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/energy-security-cannot-be-forgotten-pillar-energy-transition The Business Times en 2026-08-27T15:00:00+08:00 Energy security cannot be the forgotten pillar of the energy transition https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f0aa2bc8118ab8db90dd2277b119d3d2e288ffc5d4d41efc9420130db9aca95b Gurugram, India. Many countries across South Asia continue to contend with unreliable or underdeveloped power systems. Gurugram, India. Many countries across South Asia continue to contend with unreliable or underdeveloped power systems. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/maybank-q2-profit-2-4-lower-impairment-higher-non-interest-income The Business Times en 2026-08-27T14:51:51+08:00 Maybank Q2 profit up 2.4% on lower impairment, higher non-interest income https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/780e7893c2e14c8658c3ba6bcb1edb091b77097f832458d1dc7cfaf296fc2c1d Earnings per share stand at RM0.2224 for the second quarter, up from RM0.2175 in the year-ago period. Earnings per share stand at RM0.2224 for the second quarter, up from RM0.2175 in the year-ago period. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/japans-yayoi-kusama-who-turned-hallucinations-art-dies-97 The Business Times en 2026-08-27T14:44:15+08:00 Japan’s Yayoi Kusama, who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54d6c14ec41d8d4c9b11249d7e38ca928de629d10ec718fa5210e463ba1ede0f Yayoi Kusama with a detail from her artwork “Love arrives at the Earth Carrying with it a Tale of the Cosmos” at the Tate Modern gallery in London on Feb 7, 2012. Yayoi Kusama with a detail from her artwork “Love arrives at the Earth Carrying with it a Tale of the Cosmos” at the Tate Modern gallery in London on Feb 7, 2012. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/singapore-based-apex-logistics-fully-cooperating-us-probe-alleged-smuggling-nvidia-chips The Business Times en 2026-08-27T14:12:43+08:00 Singapore-based Apex Logistics ‘fully cooperating’ in US probe into alleged smuggling of Nvidia chips https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8b09a870f977d6f81339d568e59bb242dc3675bd12be3659e5f4e8d853f8f159 Swiss logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel wholly owns Apex Logistics, which is reportedly being investigated by the US over its suspected role in supplying AI chips to China.   Swiss logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel wholly owns Apex Logistics, which is reportedly being investigated by the US over its suspected role in supplying AI chips to China.   https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-july-exports-rise-21-6-yy-beating-forecast The Business Times en 2026-08-27T13:12:49+08:00 Thai July exports rise 21.6% y/y, beating forecast https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1cd58f32f2a5d70bca7c1589a5ca39b6a0e31bd8638f9cb038983391f38e78d4 Thai exports in 2026 are expected to continue expanding as demand rises for products related to technology and AI, the commerce ministry said. Thai exports in 2026 are expected to continue expanding as demand rises for products related to technology and AI, the commerce ministry said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/car-rental-firm-rentlah-sues-former-director-dealer-skyway-over-alleged-95-vehicle-fraud The Business Times en 2026-08-27T13:05:37+08:00 Car rental firm RentLah sues former director, dealer Skyway over alleged 95-vehicle fraud https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/641b2c8f576fcc1d1f5331dec796fa6e36761122c9bfa68d3826c8841c135c1f  RentLah says that 95 cars were purchased from Skyway around May 2024 to May 2025 under a “fraudulent arrangement”.  RentLah says that 95 cars were purchased from Skyway around May 2024 to May 2025 under a “fraudulent arrangement”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/softbank-talks-buy-stake-humanoid-developer-1x-us6-billion-valuation-report The Business Times en 2026-08-27T12:41:36+08:00 SoftBank in talks to buy stake in humanoid developer 1X at US$6 billion valuation: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69bc5b24a0699c0624b9efa5dbefca80831626cee6ff0cf19edd1033b6aaeba8 Softbank’s plans follows its agreement last year to acquire Swiss engineering group ABB’s robotics business for US$5.4 billion.  Softbank’s plans follows its agreement last year to acquire Swiss engineering group ABB’s robotics business for US$5.4 billion.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/hsbc-mulls-restructuring-singapore-units-simplify-operations The Business Times en 2026-08-27T12:19:42+08:00 HSBC mulls restructuring Singapore units to simplify operations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/50101f87d9dce2917e07fba340f822ef015b880be32dcd4e5c65d47090669fe4 HSBC has been on a major restructuring drive over the past two years since Georges Elhedery took over as chief executive officer in September 2024.  HSBC has been on a major restructuring drive over the past two years since Georges Elhedery took over as chief executive officer in September 2024.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/malaysian-ex-pm-ismail-sabri-yaakob-charged-anti-graft-agency-probe The Business Times en 2026-08-27T12:09:51+08:00 Malaysian ex-PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob charged in anti-graft agency probe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/170afc46ff2189df905fd1e0390553d3dd44d85c2c0abff3cc41e040a786aff1 The case adds to a string of high-profile investigations and prosecutions involving Malaysia’s former leaders, including Muhyiddin Yassin and Najib Razak.  The case adds to a string of high-profile investigations and prosecutions involving Malaysia’s former leaders, including Muhyiddin Yassin and Najib Razak.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hong-kong-home-prices-dip-snap-longest-growth-run-2018 The Business Times en 2026-08-27T12:01:44+08:00 Hong Kong home prices dip, snap longest growth run since 2018 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5595dd6243348f0d1ff561c9e991c5b1cf1ab605f1c53342211d81f5a592a2d6 The city’s overall property sales are expected to fall further in August to the lowest in 18 months as buyers turn conservative, saysrReal estate agency Centaline Property. The city’s overall property sales are expected to fall further in August to the lowest in 18 months as buyers turn conservative, saysrReal estate agency Centaline Property. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/first-look-stamford-place-boutique-stays-elevated-workspaces-and-fb-civic-district The Business Times en 2026-08-27T12:00:00+08:00 First look at Stamford Place: Boutique stays, elevated workspaces and F&B in the Civic District https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b59b3f241ad26bd5f35b34a8d7194b825bd05f41f03ad328ddbf4b46efc22b88 Stamford Place sits at a prominent location where Stamford Road meets Hill Street. Stamford Place sits at a prominent location where Stamford Road meets Hill Street. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/sheins-hong-kong-ipo-pricing-values-company-us26-5b-say-sources The Business Times en 2026-08-27T11:20:42+08:00 Shein’s Hong Kong IPO pricing values company at US$26.5b, say sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/76eeee7d603dbc9e17b4eda79c4d768c43feac026a9dc61bc635ee759c2cf11f Shein has faced regulatory challenges and business pressure in its key US and European markets. Shein has faced regulatory challenges and business pressure in its key US and European markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/thrive/career-guide/yes-chef-four-hawkers-share-what-its-behind-counter The Business Times en 2026-08-27T10:54:11+08:00 Yes chef: Four hawkers share what it’s like behind the counter https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15db137cf0e702c53457f8c33196cf70504a93ac02c1bc2c5edba5c3e7770930 BT BT https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-stocks-rise-nvidia-earnings-forecast-beats-estimates-south-koreas-kospi-gains The Business Times en 2026-08-27T10:44:55+08:00 Asian stocks rise as Nvidia earnings forecast beats estimates, South Korea’s Kospi gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1a5dfe1e8b3262604131eb3fbc9052860c6653ddf3c5c6b86f49c6d8bb3abd04 South Korea’s Kospi rose 1.5%, paring early gains after the Bank of Korea raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3%. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1.5%, paring early gains after the Bank of Korea raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-industrial-profit-growth-cools-ai-linked-sectors-outpace-others The Business Times en 2026-08-27T10:11:26+08:00 China’s industrial profit growth cools as AI-linked sectors outpace others https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f7e76f4650a10c12e2155937a92c03216599fa48e25fb4d7675786c4688dae11 Profit at China’s industrial firms grew 11.2% last month from a year earlier, down from a 15.1% increase in June, while profit for the first seven months slowed to 17.6% from 18.7% in H1. Profit at China’s industrial firms grew 11.2% last month from a year earlier, down from a 15.1% increase in June, while profit for the first seven months slowed to 17.6% from 18.7% in H1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/nvidia-discussed-buying-ai-startup-hugging-face-report The Business Times en 2026-08-27T09:52:03+08:00 Nvidia discussed buying AI startup Hugging Face: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/24ed7f3fe4fff0a46d1bb42cfc864e49c90370cc4af661c92a0d771452ce5611 Hugging Face was embroiled in a recent cybersecurity incident where a model being tested by ChatGPT maker OpenAI inadvertently hacked the platform.  Hugging Face was embroiled in a recent cybersecurity incident where a model being tested by ChatGPT maker OpenAI inadvertently hacked the platform.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapore-airlines-faces-some-bleak-choices-it-lies-trapped-air-indias-money-pit The Business Times en 2026-08-27T09:50:39+08:00 Singapore Airlines faces some bleak choices as it lies trapped in Air India’s money pit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1cf4fb6dbaf85dcb06cd013c72d2af44e3b66b75aa9e347cd08ba00b9779acca Air India is reportedly seeking US$1.5 billion in fresh equity from shareholders Tata and Singapore Airlines to fund its turnaround. Air India is reportedly seeking US$1.5 billion in fresh equity from shareholders Tata and Singapore Airlines to fund its turnaround. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-korea-delivers-back-back-rate-hike-curb-inflation-risks The Business Times en 2026-08-27T09:38:15+08:00 Bank of Korea delivers back-to-back rate hike to curb inflation risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/98042f3ca41c6af5917d6a3eaa849e0cc6317c6152ccbcc6941c4af1666f31db Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun Song attends a monetary policy meeting at the central bank's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Aug 27, 2026. Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun Song attends a monetary policy meeting at the central bank's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Aug 27, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-drifts-higher-investors-weigh-fed-rate-path The Business Times en 2026-08-27T09:32:54+08:00 Gold drifts higher as investors weigh Fed rate path https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1dc60caeb757e0817a81c3dc57b572b3afea91de96e3d87c1b738ecd00336fb5 Gold prices rose more than 5% last week after the US Treasury’s move to expand purchases of older long-dated bonds.  Gold prices rose more than 5% last week after the US Treasury’s move to expand purchases of older long-dated bonds.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/economists-see-rba-rate-hike-early-september-after-hot-cpi The Business Times en 2026-08-27T09:21:16+08:00 Economists see RBA rate hike as early as September after hot CPI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5793af0a936143d8c3026218b19132d47341d570aa6c6875b8d571604b794bd3 The RBA has raised interest rates at its first three meetings of this year and is likely to raise rates again this year, economists say. The RBA has raised interest rates at its first three meetings of this year and is likely to raise rates again this year, economists say. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/uob-prices-landmark-us1-2-billion-dual-tranche-euro-covered-bond-offering The Business Times en 2026-08-27T09:01:13+08:00 UOB prices landmark US$1.2 billion dual-tranche euro covered bond offering https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7046e56ac67bac9026ea23722597db9032676fe74edbc0438c2c67f3aeef87f1 The transaction was met with ‘exceptionally strong’ demand and was oversubscribed about four times. The transaction was met with ‘exceptionally strong’ demand and was oversubscribed about four times. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/inside-evergrandes-unfinished-fairytale-castle-and-long-shadow-chinas-property-boom-gone-bust The Business Times en 2026-08-27T08:57:11+08:00 Inside Evergrande’s unfinished fairytale ‘castle’ and the long shadow of China’s property boom gone bust https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/379038dfdecf8ef60f7697199e82ece68ae70e03f6220479aabbcf3033749e98 An unfinished castle-style building stands at a deserted Evergrande Group resort development in Guiyang, Guizhou province. An unfinished castle-style building stands at a deserted Evergrande Group resort development in Guiyang, Guizhou province. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-police-raid-radiant-world-office-probe-widens The Business Times en 2026-08-27T08:55:01+08:00 Singapore police raid Radiant World office as probe widens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/caf90dcdc6efe1baa3d5605cb873db7ab9db28ac2d0a0f80a07a0420a7ad3aaa Police reports had been lodged against Radiant World. Police reports had been lodged against Radiant World. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-feds-cook-denies-wrongdoing-trump-renews-bid-fire-her The Business Times en 2026-08-27T08:45:17+08:00 US Fed’s Cook denies wrongdoing as Trump renews bid to fire her https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8f01faa6b2283d4c2603acef06fc7fd83c6f63912d41a50692142302f454ba6f Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has not faced criminal charges to date. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has not faced criminal charges to date. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-uob-st-engineering-sembcorp-thomson-medical The Business Times en 2026-08-27T08:31:20+08:00 Stocks to watch: UOB, ST Engineering, Sembcorp, Thomson Medical https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1631deef94c4036c245159cb58c9f9ed5a3134be9d1a7515bf64475c8ac19d46 UOB has priced a one billion euro dual-tranche covered bond transaction across two-year and five-year tenors. UOB has priced a one billion euro dual-tranche covered bond transaction across two-year and five-year tenors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/technology-doesnt-replace-human-touch-it-should-create-more-room-it The Business Times en 2026-08-27T08:30:00+08:00 Technology doesn’t replace the human touch. It should create more room for it https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/609083128c2a39a2402841450ebddaba52ecd5a9196190f0cdb54ae4e6afb7ac From right: Johnson Poh of IMDA; Dr Melvin Heng of Thomson Medical Group; Mokaneswary A/P Mogan of Thomson Medical and Claressa Monteiro of The Business Times. From right: Johnson Poh of IMDA; Dr Melvin Heng of Thomson Medical Group; Mokaneswary A/P Mogan of Thomson Medical and Claressa Monteiro of The Business Times. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trump-moves-ban-some-foreign-energy-equipment-us-grid-citing-national-security The Business Times en 2026-08-27T08:28:26+08:00 Trump moves to ban some foreign energy equipment from US grid, citing national security https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2dd0a6a81ee8bac30075146785ab836dd5b95aec115c83642ed7a3b7665db71e Concerns are mounting that Chinese-made components in the US power system may contain vulnerabilities that foreign adversaries can exploit. Concerns are mounting that Chinese-made components in the US power system may contain vulnerabilities that foreign adversaries can exploit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-spend-billions-power-army-bases-nuclear-reactors The Business Times en 2026-08-27T08:19:08+08:00 US to spend billions to power army bases with nuclear reactors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3a9822cb611e47ae6351803d1016b3b73194c3e5e159184c46489c33d04235f8 More than 20 nuclear reactors is expected to be installed in the US within five years. More than 20 nuclear reactors is expected to be installed in the US within five years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sembcorps-indian-renewables-unit-files-draft-ipo-papers The Business Times en 2026-08-27T08:13:33+08:00 Sembcorp’s Indian renewables unit files draft IPO papers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/01ddce8117dd77422d692fb2004d731155b8a40782402027e4faed889c21efbd If completed, the proposed share sale will be Sembcorp Green Infra’s second attempt to list publicly. If completed, the proposed share sale will be Sembcorp Green Infra’s second attempt to list publicly. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-elon-musks-x-challenging-new-york-hate-speech-law The Business Times en 2026-08-27T08:06:13+08:00 Judge dismisses lawsuit by Elon Musk's X challenging New York hate speech law https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/31a43c054ded569174b30df0ef4b085e04ef8eb450d77748735c632f92a7166a The law requires social media firms to disclose how they monitor hate speech, extremism, harassment, foreign political interference and disinformation. The law requires social media firms to disclose how they monitor hate speech, extremism, harassment, foreign political interference and disinformation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/hps-decline-pc-shipments-overshadows-strong-results-shares-fall The Business Times en 2026-08-27T08:00:01+08:00 HP’s decline in PC shipments overshadows strong results; shares fall https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e9e9d5d88a0ffd7a79dcaa990f5c0161f99e00e550746287bd9ed984a79f338 HP’s third-quarter revenue of US$15.7 billion exceeded estimates of US$14.38 billion. HP’s third-quarter revenue of US$15.7 billion exceeded estimates of US$14.38 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/prudential-posts-8-rise-first-half-new-business-profit-expands-share-buyback The Business Times en 2026-08-27T07:38:57+08:00 Prudential posts 8% rise in first-half new business profit, expands share buyback https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f4333523eb84e4cf717ec20014a675f4e5e405d7e9edbd744f49ed30472d9b69 Prudential announced an interim dividend of 8.88 cents per share. Prudential announced an interim dividend of 8.88 cents per share. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-he-signed-proclamation-address-unreasonably-high-beef-prices The Business Times en 2026-08-27T07:23:01+08:00 Trump says he signed proclamation to address ‘unreasonably’ high beef prices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/85e1fe3f8d3c2be5033c8e960667739834b392c0685f766fad75db4a8d585b98 US consumers have faced record-high beef prices this year. US consumers have faced record-high beef prices this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/qantas-full-year-profit-falls-14 The Business Times en 2026-08-27T07:03:24+08:00 Qantas’ full-year profit falls 14% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a7290030209c210178a5608c11a3d33938a7c15d00dcedb1251c2518e32d253 Qantas reported underlying profit before tax of A$2.06 billion (US$1.48 billion) for the year ended Jun 30. Qantas reported underlying profit before tax of A$2.06 billion (US$1.48 billion) for the year ended Jun 30. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-great-company-can-be-bad-investment The Business Times en 2026-08-27T07:00:00+08:00 Why a great company can be a bad investment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/df04fdfbe6b37e348e52f703db2d5b505a3498933062051ba519903d0d082870 The value of an investment depends on not only the company’s ability to generate profits, but also how well shareholders’ interests are protected. The value of an investment depends on not only the company’s ability to generate profits, but also how well shareholders’ interests are protected. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-strongest-card-multi-hub-push-could-be-islamic-finance The Business Times en 2026-08-27T07:00:00+08:00 Malaysia’s strongest card in multi-hub push could be Islamic finance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ce08b1aa5ffe233a82f7bc896bc4f90efb2eb76b95f2fbf355a68bf2984a8a6 From Labuan to the purpose-built Tun Razak Exchange in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has deployed special rules, incentives and infrastructure to attract global financial activity. From Labuan to the purpose-built Tun Razak Exchange in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has deployed special rules, incentives and infrastructure to attract global financial activity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/receipts-and-recollection-how-stbs-multilateral-partnerships-boost-spending-and-branding The Business Times en 2026-08-27T07:00:00+08:00 Receipts and recollection: How STB’s multilateral partnerships boost spending and branding https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0d1f4a0821da0f7cda729972055b19b15c95f3f777f8176565d1b986ed21af86 With many repeat visitors, especially from neighbouring countries, Singapore must keep things fresh, even in familiar attractions, says John Conceicao, executive director, marketing partnerships, planning and capability development, Singapore Tourism Board. STB’s John Conceicao says that with many repeat visitors, Singapore must keep things fresh, even at familiar attractions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapores-new-data-centres-must-use-renewables-can-they-overcome-hurdles The Business Times en 2026-08-27T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s new data centres must use renewables. Can they overcome the hurdles? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d7cf7a596918e55cb78f4dae3eec59cba2c96d49be3c6ea1ce1139a9052d603b Solar panels at a solar farm at PSA Singapore’s Keppel Terminal. Vertical solar panels integrated into buildings are cited as one of several examples of green pathways that data centres can adopt. Vertical solar panels integrated into buildings are cited as one of several examples of green pathways that data centres can adopt. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/will-us-canada-tariff-war-irrevocably-damage-bilateral-ties The Business Times en 2026-08-27T07:00:00+08:00 Will the US-Canada tariff war irrevocably damage bilateral ties? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/39a46777391112c9845c640170e088a77ba16b17be648838f9135da5ac4ee98b According to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Trump administration wants a say in Canada’s trade negotiations with other countries. According to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Trump administration wants a say in Canada’s trade negotiations with other countries. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-diesel-supplies-hit-record-low-demand-season-looms The Business Times en 2026-08-27T06:50:34+08:00 US diesel supplies hit record low as demand season looms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e751f49cf4e6cb56641fe336eb0ce4cebaf5d530bc7931f373d27d2d00eaeecb Stocks of distillate fuel oil – a category of fuels that most prominently includes diesel – stood at 103.4 million barrels in the week ended Aug 21. Stocks of distillate fuel oil – a category of fuels that most prominently includes diesel – stood at 103.4 million barrels in the week ended Aug 21. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/japan-inc-seeks-new-hedges-long-era-yen-weakness The Business Times en 2026-08-27T06:50:26+08:00 Japan Inc seeks new hedges for a long era of yen weakness https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b9e588c3c9d560cade0af9cbd9a4af07fd78bac3d716a627d9a773894060d8e A retail store in Tokyo, Japan, July 28, 2026. Japanese companies that buy foreign goods are looking for ways to insure against further yen weakness. A retail store in Tokyo, Japan, July 28, 2026. Japanese companies that buy foreign goods are looking for ways to insure against further yen weakness. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/openai-agents-hacked-hugging-face-700-strong-swarm-tried-cover-tracks-investigations-find The Business Times en 2026-08-27T06:44:56+08:00 OpenAI agents hacked Hugging Face in 700-strong swarm, tried to cover tracks, investigations find https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6ddb0589efc590b75b8f8e2be04a976060a7061a1f46d1a3d7ced0d9657017f5 OpenAI said its agents hacked parts of the company’s internal systems in an attempt to cheat on tests or gain greater freedom of movement. OpenAI said its agents hacked parts of the company’s internal systems in an attempt to cheat on tests or gain greater freedom of movement. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-oman-agree-share-strait-hormuz-revenue The Business Times en 2026-08-27T06:43:50+08:00 Iran, Oman agree to share Strait of Hormuz revenue https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d99b9de94249868896dc087c0d9063b9ce36de90b46598fe984b1b6c2c07db54 Security over the waterway and wider Persian Gulf is at the heart of the Middle East conflict. Security over the waterway and wider Persian Gulf is at the heart of the Middle East conflict. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/nvidia-forecasts-quarterly-revenue-above-estimates-shares-rise The Business Times en 2026-08-27T06:36:35+08:00 Nvidia forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates, shares rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9f8f18420782d3b2b6b2f529496bef9134f2326ac10aa6126d9c25e5b70ae934 Nvidia expects its revenue to grow by about 70 per cent in fiscal 2028. Nvidia expects its revenue to grow by about 70 per cent in fiscal 2028. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-prices-extend-losses-expectations-talks-will-ease-middle-east-supply-woes The Business Times en 2026-08-27T06:13:42+08:00 Oil prices extend losses on expectations talks will ease Middle East supply woes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d99b9de94249868896dc087c0d9063b9ce36de90b46598fe984b1b6c2c07db54 Iran and Oman are working on finalising details of an agreement to control the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and Oman are working on finalising details of an agreement to control the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-muted-investors-assess-iran-oman-talks-us-inflation The Business Times en 2026-08-27T05:56:17+08:00 European shares muted as investors assess Iran-Oman talks, US inflation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index was little changed on Wednesday at 656.41 points. The Stoxx 600 index was little changed on Wednesday at 656.41 points. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-stocks-end-tad-lower-after-hot-inflation-data-ahead-nvidia-earnings The Business Times en 2026-08-27T05:46:40+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street stocks end tad lower after hot inflation data ahead of Nvidia earnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1341890d2698684ca95b2f07a1fc914fed85651a4420edabde30ab78c71e2d32 All three major US indices closed lower for the day. All three major US indices closed lower for the day. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/meta-pay-us16-7-billion-social-media-case The Business Times en 2026-08-26T23:28:52+08:00 Meta to pay up to US$16.7 billion in social media case https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/950043569e0e8b0f65d645e4c3efc9eb6660940ef267844709279271b6e23927 The deal requires the company to put new guardrails on its platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. The deal requires the company to put new guardrails on its platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/samsung-ordered-pay-swatch-us11-6-million-over-copied-smartwatch-apps The Business Times en 2026-08-26T23:15:00+08:00 Samsung ordered to pay Swatch US$11. 6 million over copied smartwatch apps https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9fa1ffa19146f5853aee51a30393950223298b0f1936db3da4f7698c5265e852 “Use of the Swatch Group brands on Samsung’s supermarket shelves, downloadable for nothing or for little money, is to my mind very damaging,” Judge Marcus Smith said in the ruling. “Use of the Swatch Group brands on Samsung’s supermarket shelves, downloadable for nothing or for little money, is to my mind very damaging,” Judge Marcus Smith said in the ruling. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/mozza-restaurant-grow-presence-singapore-chefs-behind-fico-buona-terra-pun-im-open-new-outlets The Business Times en 2026-08-26T22:50:42+08:00 Mozza restaurant to grow presence in Singapore; chefs behind Fico, Buona Terra, Pun Im open new outlets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a9e343519197c50e47938c1f5530686e7a5d246c412400a3f297586a5b2904d1 Osteria Mozza is set to open in Ion Orchard. Osteria Mozza is set to open in Ion Orchard. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-inflation-remains-elevated-energy-costs-push-prices The Business Times en 2026-08-26T22:05:22+08:00 US inflation remains elevated as energy costs push on prices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9db45e51a002c0599a329399a9bc0ec42839309fded4791eefedd4dc3d26e1c5 Consumers are paying higher prices for essentials, particularly petrol, while wage growth has stagnated. Consumers are paying higher prices for essentials, particularly petrol, while wage growth has stagnated. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-slips-open-after-inflation-data-nvidia-focus The Business Times en 2026-08-26T21:44:05+08:00 Wall St slips at open after inflation data; Nvidia in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/74c1defef84259b6091b20a6d89a7955e07c445c1bd90607084c4d0edb07e990 The S&P 500 fell 10.4 points, or 0.14 per cent, at the open to 7,666.88​, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 51.7 points, or 0.20 per cent, to 26,099.576 at the opening bell. The S&P 500 fell 10.4 points, or 0.14 per cent, at the open to 7,666.88​, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 51.7 points, or 0.20 per cent, to 26,099.576 at the opening bell. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/world-bank-investment-dispute-centre-opens-first-overseas-office-singapore The Business Times en 2026-08-26T21:39:36+08:00 World Bank investment dispute centre opens first overseas office in Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/44afd15f2cca7d6bc4f81206b67f8e616a18b55382577d2fc6e8e9c5c4b1cc00 (From left) ICSID’s legal counsel Carlos Molina Esteban, legal counsel Yuichiro Omori, secretary-general Martina Polasek, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong, ICSID chief counsel Frauke Nitschke and senior legal counsel Jonathan Chevry. (From left) ICSID’s legal counsel Carlos Molina Esteban, legal counsel Yuichiro Omori, secretary-general Martina Polasek, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong, ICSID chief counsel Frauke Nitschke and senior legal counsel Jonathan Chevry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/malaysia-regulate-e-commerce-platforms-following-complaints The Business Times en 2026-08-26T21:18:36+08:00 Malaysia to regulate e-commerce platforms following complaints https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a4d8127fde0887666da4ebb62a9ed217ec0cf64ddc729da0141320eec59d45c “We will take action starting today,” Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said, without revealing much details.  “We will take action starting today,” Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said, without revealing much details.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/owner-indonesian-coal-mining-giant-bayan-talks-sale The Business Times en 2026-08-26T20:46:28+08:00 Owner of Indonesian coal mining giant Bayan in talks on sale https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b1eff178a6e79b11ea0d1ca517ab20aaf79601dba87456da05dd6e651ec6abf9 The deal, if completed, would come at a time of turmoil in the industry. The deal, if completed, would come at a time of turmoil in the industry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/moonshot-talks-microsoft-amazon-google-over-k3-revenue-sharing-sources The Business Times en 2026-08-26T20:44:01+08:00 Moonshot in talks with Microsoft, Amazon, Google over K3 revenue sharing: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/34874c90566c6f849a9d17e183c1aa3f6355657f8c69296ef8a806db54226e62 Moonshot has rejected suggestions that Kimi K3‘s performance was achieved via distillation, telling a Chinese daily last month that its performance gains came from original changes to underlying architecture. Moonshot has rejected suggestions that Kimi K3‘s performance was achieved via distillation, telling a Chinese daily last month that its performance gains came from original changes to underlying architecture. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/greenback-nudges-higher-ahead-us-inflation-data-aussie-gains-rate-bets The Business Times en 2026-08-26T20:41:00+08:00 Greenback nudges higher ahead of US inflation data; Aussie gains on rate bets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2160190bf899427d72d3c714e290096b404e5d15451b32e80d3d7e54ff1662ea The most notable mover was the Australian dollar, which hit US$0.71865, its highest level in three months. The most notable mover was the Australian dollar, which hit US$0.71865, its highest level in three months. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/thomson-medical-narrows-h2-net-loss-s19-5-million-lower-goodwill-impairment-finance-costs The Business Times en 2026-08-26T19:13:08+08:00 Thomson Medical narrows H2 net loss to S$19.5 million on lower goodwill impairment, finance costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e9b3c58b179b4462d5ac8a2e2745d44f17062b598a1bcf0a7bfc58688cf9893 Thomson Medical’s upcoming Johor Bay “mega project” in Malaysia. The group’s net finance costs for H2 are down 14.7% year on year at S$23.2 million, mainly due to lower interest rates on borrowings. Thomson Medical’s upcoming Johor Bay “mega project” in Malaysia. The group’s net finance costs for H2 are down 14.7% year on year at S$23.2 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/st-engineering-unit-wins-s750-million-contract-taiwan-metro-line The Business Times en 2026-08-26T19:07:32+08:00 ST Engineering unit wins S$750 million contract for Taiwan metro line https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bf3f8d58eff93f876e60270325fdc29e26a914a2d56c93111741f96eb89f21b5 ST Engineering’s new S$750 million contract comes on the back of a S$840 million contract win in July. ST Engineering’s new S$750 million contract comes on the back of a S$840 million contract win in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-aug-262 The Business Times en 2026-08-26T18:30:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Aug 26) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60839cc9ec22672aa4b83afa7aacee2382826e87fe5c64a9a46aea99cb869b5d The precision engineering cluster has the highest year-on-year rise in July at 17.7%, driven in part by higher production of semiconductor equipment. The precision engineering cluster has the highest year-on-year rise in July at 17.7%, driven in part by higher production of semiconductor equipment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-stocks-fall-wednesday-sti-down-0-2 The Business Times en 2026-08-26T18:07:18+08:00 Singapore stocks fall, bucking regional gains; STI down 0.2% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b126a47caf48a4e294c3e05f86754a4fb98b03a7e5085e8d4bd1d258d9f0487 The Singapore Exchange logo outside the SGX Building. Across the broader Singapore market on Aug 26, 2026, gainers outnumbered losers 281 to 244, after 938.6 million securities worth S$1.6 billion changed hands. Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 281 to 244, after 938.6 million securities worth S$1.6 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/distributor-strategic-partner-wiselinks-role-asias-electronics-supply-chain The Business Times en 2026-08-26T18:00:00+08:00 From distributor to strategic partner – Wiselink’s role in Asia’s electronics supply chain https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/85350cb6be43d1a67f5ecfb2f284c4a954e14a49aaa912a55609991a1d4b4455 Wiselink Technology’s executive directors Janice Lim (left) and Janelle Lim, at the company’s warehouse. Wiselink Technology’s executive directors Janice Lim (left) and Janelle Lim, at the company’s warehouse. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-asset-management-ambitions-face-next-test-industry-seeks-speed-and-clarity The Business Times en 2026-08-26T17:31:35+08:00 Singapore’s asset management ambitions face next test as industry seeks speed and clarity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4101f888122e526c7ebfdae5a11e260b2a6ec22e6c76acb65e6f0e0ce756a8ef The effectiveness of the latest measures will depend on how quickly Singapore translates the broad proposals into practical rules. The effectiveness of the latest measures will depend on how quickly Singapore translates the broad proposals into practical rules. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hong-kong-announce-first-five-year-plan-sept-16 The Business Times en 2026-08-26T17:31:21+08:00 Hong Kong to announce first five year plan on Sept 16 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cf6cf9844cd88515b367e1816698190e20b30dcab696d2a833e3274ae32b830c Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee says the five-year plan would be released along with his annual policy address. Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee says the five-year plan would be released along with his annual policy address. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/data-centres-expected-add-pressure-singapores-energy-supply-survey The Business Times en 2026-08-26T17:30:00+08:00 Data centres expected to add pressure on Singapore’s energy supply: survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/40a05ef36dbf2404c5e9e44437c9570a8d59f114c4f80732d6228c20defbebc4 The State of the Energy Transition survey is conducted annually by the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore The State of the Energy Transition survey is conducted annually by the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/what-makes-great-investor The Business Times en 2026-08-26T17:01:43+08:00 What makes a great investor? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/610cc4be77627fc09166d9b010ff5fc5270c4a8ec434c564d6019888214d701f When perseverance does not work, an investor must be even odder to be great: They need to be able to change their mind. When perseverance does not work, an investor must be even odder to be great: They need to be able to change their mind. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ceo-australias-us255-billion-sovereign-wealth-fund-quits The Business Times en 2026-08-26T16:27:17+08:00 CEO of Australia’s US$255 billion sovereign wealth fund quits https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6c855fa204274a5f8c682982efd7ae5500b0d9a3f217d317732a423443514023 Raphael Arndt will step down at the end of 2026 after six years in the top job and almost two decades at the fund. Raphael Arndt will step down at the end of 2026 after six years in the top job and almost two decades at the fund. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australian-bank-investors-brace-tough-times-mortgage-demand-plummets The Business Times en 2026-08-26T16:02:52+08:00 Australian bank investors brace for tough times as mortgage demand plummets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b771cf617638e31d54c5fa7477cf631198a50c627b288e90f9aedc59b9d9bd2f Housing demand in Australia has weakened since the government scrapped generous tax concessions to property investors, threatening the major driver of revenue for the banks. Housing demand in Australia has weakened since the government scrapped generous tax concessions to property investors, threatening the major driver of revenue for the banks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/temasek-backed-climate-impact-x-merge-uk-based-carbon-trading-platform The Business Times en 2026-08-26T15:58:29+08:00 Temasek-backed Climate Impact X to merge with UK-based carbon trading platform https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bac18b3972a17c042cf0f3e9b06056ca578f4ff318421d8974e3673ab6be5de0 Climate Impact X’s current CEO Choo Oi-Yee will helm the combined entity, if it receives regulatory approval. Climate Impact X’s current CEO Choo Oi-Yee will helm the combined entity, if it receives regulatory approval. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/india-takes-growth-pitch-abroad-foreign-money-pulls-back The Business Times en 2026-08-26T15:58:23+08:00 India takes growth pitch abroad as foreign money pulls back https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f6798e8e6e133ac2c4f407f40d208bc902ce3afad79ca5b5c3c8397bf1fe7d4 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says global investor participation will ensure “that India becomes an engine of growth and everyone else can chug along.” Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says global investor participation will ensure “that India becomes an engine of growth and everyone else can chug along.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hong-kongs-2026-luxury-rents-rise-5-expat-wave-jll The Business Times en 2026-08-26T15:37:58+08:00 Hong Kong’s 2026 luxury rents to rise 5% on expat wave: JLL https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/008ebf07af641a8aefd4d19007693b01983ccfd2e3e8a11e902874c538ab31e2 Expats are returning to Hong Kong following years of pandemic-era outflows and political uncertainty that had weighed heavily on occupancy rates in the premium segment. Expats are returning to Hong Kong following years of pandemic-era outflows and political uncertainty that had weighed heavily on occupancy rates in the premium segment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/thai-central-bank-keeps-key-interest-rate-unchanged The Business Times en 2026-08-26T15:27:45+08:00 Thai central bank keeps key interest rate unchanged https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0e267516cce0913a0d56265293c5eeaabbb021650f2d95face7be339aa773964 The Thai central bank has cut the policy rate six times, by a total of 150 basis points, between October 2024 and February 2026, to support South-east Asia’s second-largest economy. The Thai central bank has cut the policy rate six times, by a total of 150 basis points, between October 2024 and February 2026, to support South-east Asia’s second-largest economy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/iran-and-oman-discuss-temporary-hormuz-corridor-impasse-us-drags The Business Times en 2026-08-26T14:11:15+08:00 Iran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US drags on https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9d2525b716edb8d0b23d300d051486a5769ce850e729758d2e490cf328504f3c The Hormuz strait handled one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments before the war began in February. The Hormuz strait handled one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments before the war began in February. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/two-more-close-calls-sydney-airport-add-safety-concerns The Business Times en 2026-08-26T13:23:46+08:00 Two more close calls at Sydney Airport add to safety concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fb85c49a8bd393b3c550ab340957a5e598fc5e1ffbea0fcf86dd25dce140007c A Jetstar A320 passes a Virgin Australia plane on a runway at Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia, Aug 21, 2026. A Jetstar A320 passes a Virgin Australia plane on a runway at Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia, Aug 21, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-examines-new-legal-tool-pursue-graft-suspects-assets-abroad The Business Times en 2026-08-26T13:14:44+08:00 China examines new legal tool to pursue graft suspects, assets abroad https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2d2e1150b81d78a729d00a287bc051d80ebf1302132315e96b0dc971be66d26e Over 3,000 former Communist Party and government officials have been repatriated to China over alleged graft from some 120 countries since 2015. Over 3,000 former Communist Party and government officials have been repatriated to China over alleged graft from some 120 countries since 2015. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-factory-output-growth-eases-6-8-july-electronics-11-2 The Business Times en 2026-08-26T13:00:15+08:00 Singapore factory output growth eases to 6.8% in July; electronics up 11.2% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60839cc9ec22672aa4b83afa7aacee2382826e87fe5c64a9a46aea99cb869b5d Chips are manufactured at an advanced electronics manufacturing facility in Singapore. The Republic’s precision engineering cluster booked the highest year-on-year rise in July at 17.7%, driven in part by higher production of semiconductor equipment. The precision engineering cluster has the highest year-on-year rise in July at 17.7%, driven in part by higher production of semiconductor equipment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ihh-seeks-larger-fortis-stake-10000-bed-capacity-india-it-expands-global-reach The Business Times en 2026-08-26T13:00:00+08:00 IHH seeks larger Fortis stake, 10,000 bed capacity in India as it expands global reach https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/33c82a9f4821986e73f2cebb3967160e02916885556fb98e717d53f270306dfe Fortis’ managing director and CEO Dr Ashutosh Raghuvanshi (left) and IHH Healthcare chief corporate officer Ashok Pandit at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram, India. Fortis’ managing director and CEO Dr Ashutosh Raghuvanshi (left) and IHH Healthcare chief corporate officer Ashok Pandit at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram, India. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/boj-chief-ueda-skip-jackson-hole-shifts-market-focus-g20 The Business Times en 2026-08-26T12:13:56+08:00 BOJ chief Ueda to skip Jackson Hole, shifts market focus to G20 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/21032dc67405194d7601618caa42129a4f26dc55e6c9fcdb8acd6e40203cc954 Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will not attend the US Federal Reserve’s annual gathering this week due to scheduling conflicts. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will not attend the US Federal Reserve’s annual gathering this week due to scheduling conflicts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-will-affect-jobs-unevenly-singapores-response-must-be-just-targeted The Business Times en 2026-08-26T12:00:00+08:00 AI will affect jobs unevenly. Singapore’s response must be just as targeted https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2e98729b4098d992b7253bb97d056d1b27555bb1ff3d962fba2ad51f19679c37 AI adoption is essential for competitiveness, but its impact on workers cannot be left entirely to the market. AI adoption is essential for competitiveness, but its impact on workers cannot be left entirely to the market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/startups/ai-startup-aiming-be-banks-top-bottom-operating-system-sets-singapore-hub The Business Times en 2026-08-26T11:59:41+08:00 AI startup aiming to be banks’ ‘top-to-bottom operating system’ sets up Singapore hub https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff9fd7b4f6e73c00a8760138a9b23b0c83587c7f897ed8890277281b85c4d8c7 A recent survey found that 64% of Singapore’s financial institutions are actively deploying AI across key business functions. A recent survey found that 64% of Singapore’s financial institutions are actively deploying AI across key business functions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/australia-inflation-runs-hot-july-markets-reprice-rate-hike-risk The Business Times en 2026-08-26T11:21:16+08:00 Australia inflation runs hot in July; markets reprice rate-hike risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2655e404cdd8b1f53ff5194775f0126025c3bbbe86d748b74fe7febfda647da After the hot data, ANZ, one of Australia’s big four banks that had forecast no change to interest rates from here, is now tipping a quarter-point rate hike in November. After the hot data, ANZ, one of Australia’s big four banks that had forecast no change to interest rates from here, is now tipping a quarter-point rate hike in November.