https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-urges-china-meet-rare-earths-agriculture-commitments-ahead-trump-xi-meetings The Business Times en 2026-11-07T11:33:14+08:00 US urges China to meet rare earths, agriculture commitments ahead of Trump-Xi meetings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b7d7bc8f7cefddf45035d9ed05713ff108842bb9d35fe2e7faec74638edcc10 The White House said in May that Beijing had agreed to buy US$17 billion of US agricultural goods annually from 2026. The White House said in May that Beijing had agreed to buy US$17 billion of US agricultural goods annually from 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-wall-street-stocks-rally-after-heavy-ai-related-sell The Business Times en 2026-11-07T10:54:09+08:00 US: Wall Street stocks rally after heavy AI-related sell-off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/03e0d9e5b832b47a2ee7df66decd0dea8d03e71e9eac1459c3ab437936c19b45 Other heavyweight chipmakers, including AMD, Intel and Micron Technology, closed up between 5 and 11%. Other heavyweight chipmakers, including AMD, Intel and Micron Technology, closed up between 5 and 11%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/national-powerlifter-meal-preparation-firms-founder-bag-berita-harian-awards?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-07T10:32:00+08:00 National powerlifter, meal preparation firm’s founder bag Berita Harian awards https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f3cb7c2f5f7b6323fa2e41e52dc5922fab9607c8ee7cbded908d337270d4199b For her sporting achievements, Farhanna Farid received the Berita Harian Achiever of the Year 2026 award. For her sporting achievements, Farhanna Farid received the Berita Harian Achiever of the Year 2026 award. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-attorney-general-intervenes-halt-ex-pm-najibs-house-arrest-transfer The Business Times en 2026-11-07T10:01:58+08:00 Malaysia attorney general intervenes to halt ex-PM Najib’s house arrest transfer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9d0b782dff78daa0f8af103ac8d37b5b28a93b7b494e4fbacb9ea02c069fffc4 Police and throngs of media had gathered for most of the day outside Najib Razak’s cordoned-off Kuala Lumpur residence in anticipation of his arrival. Police and throngs of media had gathered for most of the day outside Najib Razak’s cordoned-off Kuala Lumpur residence in anticipation of his arrival. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/retirement-rule-thirds-and-what-you-cannot-plan The Business Times en 2026-11-07T07:00:00+08:00 Retirement, a ‘rule of thirds’ and what you cannot plan for https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9d215cf75cb196494a87d82c8ba3d66f04d40be6ad8ef9febe9e5926f8d3f1a4 Following a rule of thirds has given the writer a way to manage uncertainty without trying to control everything. Following a rule of thirds has given the writer a way to manage uncertainty without trying to control everything. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-financing-indonesia-outlook-4-takeaways-singapore-banks-q3-results?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-07T07:00:00+08:00 From AI financing to Indonesia outlook: 4 takeaways from Singapore banks’ Q3 results https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54e991d301dbd5db5bcb42ea92a115fbe190e198de518e663c5932a68540f5d7 DBS, OCBC and UOB struck a more cautious tone on their outlook, even as they remain optimistic about the longer term. DBS, OCBC and UOB struck a more cautious tone on their outlook, even as they remain optimistic about the longer term. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-stocks-meta-nvidia-and-microsoft-are-sliding-it-time-buy-dip?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-07T07:00:00+08:00 AI stocks like Meta, Nvidia and Microsoft are sliding. Is it time to buy the dip? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c160b6fcdaae21932476b8597a93c173d0d09d8cfb4c7f2aa523d815742207cf Shares of major technology companies have come under pressure amid concerns over AI spending, cash flow and earnings. Shares of major technology companies have come under pressure amid concerns over AI spending, cash flow and earnings. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/2026-nissan-serena-review-unique-feature-worth-spending-s2000?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-07T07:00:00+08:00 2026 Nissan Serena review: A unique feature worth spending S$2,000 on https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/207fff4a4ba6121d79e0e7b1c28d967cccd54e66eeed6d07b61b3ec2a441125f The Nissan Serena’s engine never drives the wheels but generates electricity instead, so the car drives like an EV but never needs a plug. The Nissan Serena’s engine never drives the wheels but generates electricity instead, so the car drives like an EV but never needs a plug. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/inside-new-hong-kong-what-fuelling-its-economy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-07T05:00:00+08:00 Inside a ‘new Hong Kong’: What is fuelling its economy? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a7d5bd5153d200a61c7fe8205859852b7f66938975b00fe4314d5c43aa934be Office workers commuting through Central, Hong Kong, on Sept 7, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO Office workers commuting through Central, Hong Kong, on Sept 7, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/grab-cut-vietnam-driver-fees-pay-compensation-after-competition-watchdogs-review The Business Times en 2026-11-06T23:20:39+08:00 Grab to cut Vietnam driver fees, pay compensation after competition watchdog’s review https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75a49d51c960c1c1bcb113827569bf107c6d3759b55e8c2b3a9baa3ad0305ffb The logo of ride-hailing company Grab is displayed on a sign. Grab will compensate drivers for deductions that exceeded 35% of their revenue share, covering about 0.13% of rides since 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nasdaq-opens-higher-chips-pare-losses-rate-hike-fears-linger The Business Times en 2026-11-06T22:43:09+08:00 Nasdaq opens higher as chips pare losses, rate-hike fears linger https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fcc449e8bee0d2243b3d8e51c01098479233615b0e60a1e990916df96437fc79 The Nasdaq Composite is up 299.54 points, or 1.23%, at 24,614.53 at the opening bell. The Nasdaq Composite is up 299.54 points, or 1.23%, at 24,614.53 at the opening bell. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nasdaq-futures-rise-after-steep-ai-sell-chip-stocks-stabilise The Business Times en 2026-11-06T21:41:38+08:00 Nasdaq futures rise after steep AI sell-off as chip stocks stabilise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eff412f61a31e82539de9c880986ce60c55521f33230b50ced0d2796545cff66 The Nasdaq Composite logged its steepest one-day decline in 19 months on Nov 5, confirming it had entered correction territory. The Nasdaq Composite logged its steepest one-day decline in 19 months on Nov 5, confirming it had entered correction territory. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/alphabet-discloses-us548-million-worth-qualcomm-stake The Business Times en 2026-11-06T20:45:29+08:00 Alphabet discloses US$548 million worth of Qualcomm stake https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab2d29af3383692b1c5e4b68745754f6a935d7c52063351f84efd4205a938512 A Qualcomm booth at the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 5 (pictured). Qualcomm shares rose over 3% in pre-market trading. A Qualcomm booth at the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 5 (pictured). Qualcomm shares rose over 3% in pre-market trading. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/data-centre-sector-politically-salient-singapore-takes-practical-approach-regulation-tan-kiat-how?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T20:02:21+08:00 Data centre sector ‘politically salient’; Singapore takes practical approach to regulation: Tan Kiat How https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5edf5ad36be974d8e8143027d7e0f69ab0366621691ef205f5390b5dfadf8cca Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How at the launch of SG6 Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How emphasises the need for industry and government to collaborate for sustainable growth in the sector. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ex-st-engineering-singtel-executive-low-ka-hoe-succeed-tong-yew-heng-netlink-nbn-trust-ceo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T19:47:40+08:00 Ex-ST Engineering, Singtel executive Low Ka Hoe to succeed Tong Yew Heng as Netlink NBN Trust CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/631bc600b51a40ab68e20c4e5d8a300696093b02a80b8def290bf5e8a90ea998 Mainboard-listed NetLink’s H1 distribution per unit is down 1.1% year on year at S$0.0274. Mainboard-listed NetLink’s H1 distribution per unit is down 1.1% year on year at S$0.0274. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/branching-out-digital-brokerages-singapore-expanding-offline-legacy-firms-hitting-heartlands?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T19:45:40+08:00 Branching out: Digital brokerages in Singapore expanding offline, legacy firms hitting heartlands https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/efd39fee69cf5e0f4bcd64ce849c8ebb5f5cb3083327d20e46349a2d2ed8231c Eng Thiam Choon (left), executive director of uSMART, and Louis Koay, a senior financial services director at Phillip Securities, at physical branches of their firms. Eng Thiam Choon (left), executive director of uSMART, and Louis Koay, a senior financial services director at Phillip Securities, at physical branches of their firms. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/doctor-anywhere-hit-data-breach-due-malicious-cyber-incident-involving-unknown-third-party?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T19:12:44+08:00 Doctor Anywhere hit by data breach due to ‘malicious cyber incident’ involving unknown third party https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4a65b08c19965b372a2ee11021c983ce073e1a297d0269e744e1fc037c1c8582 Doctor Anywhere said it has engaged a cybersecurity and forensic specialist to support its investigation. Doctor Anywhere said it has engaged a cybersecurity and forensic specialist to support its investigation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/m1-hit-data-breach?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T19:02:09+08:00 M1 hit by data breach https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/862f7d9d830611ad0265db6a248ec9312ec27518559cd4be5c4035964b1be915 Compromised data includes customer names, identity card details, dates of birth, mobile numbers, e-mail addresses and addresses. Compromised data includes customer names, identity card details, dates of birth, mobile numbers, e-mail addresses and addresses. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-219-singapore-sharpens-haze-law-south-east-asias-blended-sweet-spots?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 219: Singapore sharpens haze law; South-east Asia’s blended sweet spots https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c1d0a7bdd8ac4be78d86e8709218055b9eb03ef4f963f882ee1675156f1b7594 Shares of Singapore-listed palm oil plantation players have fallen sharply as authorities investigate their roles in haze pollution. Shares of Singapore-listed palm oil plantation players have fallen sharply as authorities investigate their roles in haze pollution. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/terraform-labs-do-kwon-ordered-pay-investors-least-us1-3-million-over-ust-collapse?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T18:56:30+08:00 Terraform Labs, Do Kwon ordered to pay investors at least US$1.3 million over UST collapse https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b4105bd81c9e5871cc37b94f03bf046e6a7ddc2a4f384524060551acbf4baa88 Police officers escort Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon after he served a sentence for document forgery, in Podgorica, Montenegro. Do Kwon, co-founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs, was sentenced in the US to 15 years in prison for defrauding investors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-nov-62?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Nov 6) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f18ff839c8e93c16a7ae2b3a7aec02849e2d7b965ae3b6ccb7d3f3778fc2193 The STI ended Nov 6 down 2.2% or 117.08 points at 5,179.17, tracking regional declines. Sats was the only counter to close higher. The STI ended Nov 6 down 2.2% or 117.08 points at 5,179.17, tracking regional declines. Sats was the only counter to close higher. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sti-closes-2-2-down-following-global-tech-stock-slides?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T18:30:40+08:00 STI closes 2.2% down following global tech stock slides https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fc8f028f88ca9add0a84a8852d3dab095d23959d9b1c23c63216c9085529324b Across the broader market, gainers trail losers 202 to 472, with 1.9 billion securities worth S$3.2 billion changing hands. Across the broader market, gainers trail losers 202 to 472, with 1.9 billion securities worth S$3.2 billion changing hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-fall-global-ai-rout-gathers-pace The Business Times en 2026-11-06T18:13:59+08:00 European shares fall as global AI rout gathers pace https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27d2054581d9593998b7ef3735910c313ded6a30921e4e9f42e97a28d1949ebd The pan-European Stoxx 600 index drops 1% as benchmarks in most major regional markets trade lower. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index drops 1% as benchmarks in most major regional markets trade lower. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/crypto-alternative-assets/binance-hackers-weaponised-feature-makes-crypto-wallets-easier-use The Business Times en 2026-11-06T17:59:18+08:00 Binance hackers weaponised feature that makes crypto wallets easier to use https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/11483260ad02813dae5bc9596769f70ae195c6fb8fec68d3efeec50487a7e5e4 This allowed the hackers move faster and maintain control of the wallet even after Binance detected the breach. This allowed the hackers move faster and maintain control of the wallet even after Binance detected the breach. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/midterm-shockwave-tech-oil-and-great-rotation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T17:46:00+08:00 Midterm shockwave - tech, oil, and the great rotation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5eca2e4a4e16546bfc62dc3adb8786a5c0b35de79d6b343635cadb999370875e What is the midterm sweep in the US midterm elections doing to the broader economy? What is the midterm sweep in the US midterm elections doing to the broader economy? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-iran-edge-closer-deal-teheran-reportedly-shows-willingness-discuss-nuclear-issue The Business Times en 2026-11-06T17:02:02+08:00 US, Iran edge closer to deal; Teheran reportedly shows willingness to discuss nuclear issue https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2028e8a9988dbb048fdc5d756cf69c8c4416640df07c156488f797d0c4e870c2 Iran is studying proposals related to its atomic activities that were presented by chief mediator Qatar, according to a diplomat who asked not to be identified. Iran is studying proposals related to its atomic activities that were presented by chief mediator Qatar, according to a diplomat who asked not to be identified. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/tesla-wind-down-cybertruck-production-texas-factory-vehicle-struggles-win-appeal The Business Times en 2026-11-06T16:26:53+08:00 Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production at Texas factory as vehicle struggles to win appeal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8530eecd3408ad454acdbce1e53e1f599ecd676a6a12d9e692ade264d36154aa The Cybertruck, touted by Musk as a futuristic rival to pickup trucks from legacy automakers, has also faced multiple recalls and quality control issues. The Cybertruck, touted by Musk as a futuristic rival to pickup trucks from legacy automakers, has also faced multiple recalls and quality control issues. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/btluxe-edit/gallery/photos?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T16:02:22+08:00 Photos https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/tech-sell-wipes-out-hedge-fund-gains-prompting-layoffs-and-risk-cuts The Business Times en 2026-11-06T15:55:50+08:00 Tech sell-off wipes out hedge fund gains, prompting layoffs and risk cuts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3fbe1b9e4fb00520daf09863882c1ef53a1864ffafec0e8a372acd68812ed834 Several large multi-manager hedge fund platforms have cut leverage and laid off loss-making teams in recent weeks, said market participants. Several large multi-manager hedge fund platforms have cut leverage and laid off loss-making teams in recent weeks, said market participants. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/analysts-cut-dbs-target-price-lower-2027-earnings-see-buying-opportunity-after-share-price-slide?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T15:42:14+08:00 Analysts cut DBS target price on lower 2027 earnings, but see buying opportunity after share price slide https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f4af91e7c19517c9d631a483923874ab0d5cbffa252d3e47d1b2d89914b413e DBS branch in Singpore DBS’ Q3 net profit is down 5% at S$2.81 billion, largely due to weak markets trading income from unfavourable market conditions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/najib-headed-house-arrest-after-us12-3-million-fine-paid-1mdb-case The Business Times en 2026-11-06T15:15:02+08:00 Najib headed for house arrest after US$12.3 million fine is paid in 1MDB case https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/075ddfa402c1dded1309585a4cbbf9e485135853e45a247e343f945f32fd6c5f Malaysia’s former Prime Minister heads home after over four years in jail for his role in the country’s biggest corruption scandal. Malaysia’s former Prime Minister heads home after over four years in jail for his role in the country’s biggest corruption scandal. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/using-ai-agent-my-personal-assistant The Business Times en 2026-11-06T15:00:00+08:00 Using an AI agent as my personal assistant https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b392a0aabed15f6c4a29b409e762cbbfccfde988edc1f35373290ca646699b3 AI makes personal assistant support possible, such as researching holidays and organising health records. AI makes personal assistant support possible, such as researching holidays and organising health records. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/china-tax-crackdown-pushes-wealthy-gold-safe-haven-lifting-hong-kong-jewellery-sales The Business Times en 2026-11-06T14:59:56+08:00 China tax crackdown pushes wealthy to gold as safe haven, lifting Hong Kong jewellery sales https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e8e83468c875bb90d56b074adafaea9b369669476b06a44308afa4863b95c872 Wealthy clients are pulling back on seasonal fashion at home, but when they travel, allocate budget to tangible assets like high jewellery and gold, said Trinity Asia. Wealthy clients are pulling back on seasonal fashion at home, but when they travel, allocate budget to tangible assets like high jewellery and gold, said Trinity Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-investment-corp-pgims-50-stake-nex-mall-sale-asking-about-s1-2-billion?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T14:55:20+08:00 China Investment Corp, PGIM’s 50% stake in Nex mall up for sale; asking about S$1.2 billion  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82604a7e5e6808f20c23e191245c42fc159b2f252aa51623f4bd6fe32da872db Nex shopping centre is on a site with a remaining lease of 80 years and eight months. Nex shopping centre is on a site with a remaining lease of 80 years and eight months. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/tokyo-being-reshaped-historic-real-estate-boom The Business Times en 2026-11-06T14:40:01+08:00 Tokyo is being reshaped by a historic real estate boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c39a8df90d58b7cae3c3ae0da14c6ba856d4e27bdf8f3834adf17f5c0dbfb15d As soaring prices push residents to overlooked areas of Tokyo, their arrival is changing the character of the capital. As soaring prices push residents to overlooked areas of Tokyo, their arrival is changing the character of the capital. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/openai-announces-changes-how-it-handles-data-centres-amid-outcry-after-us-midterms The Business Times en 2026-11-06T14:12:52+08:00 OpenAI announces changes to how it handles data centres amid outcry after US midterms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/371f6bfe32b95c90e92ee4f703511cde66d3739c8eccfac665becbfcd73ad1d4 An OpenAI data centre in Texas (pictured). The US midterms may leave proposed additions of the facilities vulnerable to stricter local scrutiny and pushback.  An OpenAI data centre in Texas (pictured). The US midterms may leave proposed additions of the facilities vulnerable to stricter local scrutiny and pushback.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-ahead-hk-private-markets-allocation-fewer-investors-are-raising-exposure?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T13:54:38+08:00 Singapore ahead of HK in private markets allocation, but fewer investors are raising exposure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd2d17922b2383ff5f34cb97de880c37e62572cd091f23a81ee19676ead2d6ce image of singapore skyline Among Singapore respondents, private markets account for 23.8% of portfolios, versus 22% in Hong Kong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-airlines-new-planes-and-seats-delayed-again-due-certification-issues?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T13:30:00+08:00 Singapore Airlines’ new planes and seats delayed again due to certification issues https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/42342cca1634a9c7e4d3fa27b6ee70fbcb47e7d3cc752136267cc250d55bbafd The new cabin designs complete the suite of recently unveiled offerings that include in-flight food and drinks, entertainment and amenity kits. The new cabin designs complete the suite of recently unveiled offerings that include in-flight food and drinks, entertainment and amenity kits. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-passes-cross-border-corruption-law-expanding-anti-graft-drive The Business Times en 2026-11-06T13:17:57+08:00 China passes cross-border corruption law, expanding anti-graft drive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c1d4f5228f3b011861b3edf8c07fd3ca2edbda066218e59deae1954346a59442 Tackling corruption has been one of the signature themes of President Xi Jinping’s leadership. Tackling corruption has been one of the signature themes of President Xi Jinping’s leadership. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/rising-innovation-sectors-will-reward-smids-due-course-says-natixis-im-singapore-ceo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T13:10:34+08:00 Rising innovation in sectors will reward SMIDs in due course, says Natixis IM Singapore CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9206c78a473aa9c9d72ebe5d7a4cd6964e2032cd3fafc3cd92ed351a59845ed9 Fabrice Chemouny and Dora Seow of Natixis IM. Fabrice Chemouny (left), head of international distribution at Natixis IM, and Dora Seow, CEO of Natixis IM Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/cdg-zig-kumpool-join-singapore-malaysia-cross-border-taxi-scheme-nov-16?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T12:58:23+08:00 CDG Zig, Kumpool join Singapore-Malaysia cross-border taxi scheme from Nov 16 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/592ba950dc098dc17f5f297c37601faa827b589a0a9e2a03469e7221196dcd61 CDG Zig and Kumpool will join GrabCar as licensed operators under the enhanced Cross-Border Taxi Scheme. CDG Zig and Kumpool will join GrabCar as licensed operators under the enhanced Cross-Border Taxi Scheme. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/chinas-q3-emissions-post-biggest-drop-pandemic-hormuz-crisis-curbs-fossil-fuel-use The Business Times en 2026-11-06T12:55:51+08:00 China’s Q3 emissions post biggest drop since pandemic as Hormuz crisis curbs fossil fuel use https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1dc58c267618a10035724fb3d0eae2d215dfd25a63a25f60b5c71d7c8949a915 China’s coal use fell by 3.3 per cent as wind and solar wastage improved, and power demand fell due to mild weather. China’s coal use fell by 3.3 per cent as wind and solar wastage improved, and power demand fell due to mild weather. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-drops-worlds-top-10-richest-after-chips-sell The Business Times en 2026-11-06T12:42:14+08:00 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang drops from world’s top 10 richest after chips sell-off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/541e9471c712651fc5da6e1fb24ef8590ba2397a2796560825e94c314934f74c Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s net worth fell by US$15.1 billion to US$150.9 billion. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s net worth fell by US$15.1 billion to US$150.9 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-october-headline-cpi-rises-3-9-year-highest-level-nearly-4-years The Business Times en 2026-11-06T12:04:38+08:00 Thai October headline CPI rises 3.9% on year, highest level in nearly 4 years  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d85360692030272dac6b58ff431476a6d75cbd38c8c29ae10e942100a95224a1 The increase was driven by higher oil, food and transport prices.  The increase was driven by higher oil, food and transport prices.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/forget-six-fingers-ais-bigger-story-quantity The Business Times en 2026-11-06T12:00:00+08:00 Forget six fingers. AI’s bigger story is quantity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e07a0061d04e46ebcd79c0d4526b8a34c5c6408562b6d59620d4b042c82a9bc5 The machines can dream a thousand times faster than the world can build, and whoever owns the last physical step owns a veto over the first thousand intellectual ones. The machines can dream a thousand times faster than the world can build, and whoever owns the last physical step owns a veto over the first thousand intellectual ones. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-media-must-be-credible-and-trusted-observer-interpreter-developments-president-tharman?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T11:51:23+08:00 Singapore media must be credible and trusted observer, interpreter of developments: President Tharman https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ba25e1ef65d4f33494b66c5033a467de70307f3e752dc1a38393aaece68b5d31 President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at a fireside chat during the launch of Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao’s English edition on Nov 5. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at a fireside chat during the launch of Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao’s English edition on Nov 5. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippines-october-inflation-shock-signals-tough-road-2027?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T11:49:59+08:00 The Philippines’ October inflation shock signals tough road to 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e163d5f952ecdf75d66f484155387dab296880228df09c1eef5a5788cc60e1c7 A jeepney drives through a road in Manila. Transport inflation rose to 20.1% in October from 14.6% in September, driven by higher fuel prices and increases in road-transport fares. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/federal-reserves-hammack-barkin-favour-gradual-rate-hike-path-lower-inflation The Business Times en 2026-11-06T11:13:10+08:00 Federal Reserve’s Hammack, Barkin favour gradual rate-hike path to lower inflation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/44bb14ff7a711f8e68cf2e9844d6babbeefdccca5452246ca39aeb9a5e2cb592 The Fed left its benchmark interest rate within the 3.75 to 4 per cent range last week. The Fed left its benchmark interest rate within the 3.75 to 4 per cent range last week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/databricks-thinks-ai-discourse-around-roi-plays-its-favour?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T11:00:00+08:00 Databricks thinks AI discourse around ROI plays in its favour  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/809741646c081a942b5b139cea61e00394209d26fe3967b4a209a57305a3db0a Databricks’ co-founder Arsalan Tavakoli-Shiraji. Databricks co-founder Arsalan Tavakoli-Shiraji speaking at the official opening of its Singapore office. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/ai-backlash-could-threaten-anthropic-ipo-timing-potential-investors-say The Business Times en 2026-11-06T10:35:25+08:00 AI backlash could threaten Anthropic IPO timing, potential investors say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a5843bda990e5c6a70b740f4daa642623a9965548ec9dbf1ed1808c4f8fd5f3f A delay could also pose a threat to the broader stock market, which is heavily weighted toward large technology firms. A delay could also pose a threat to the broader stock market, which is heavily weighted toward large technology firms. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mask-distribution-haze-shelters-cease-nov-7-haze-subsidy-scheme-end-nov-12?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T10:14:17+08:00 Mask distribution, haze shelters to cease by Nov 7; haze subsidy scheme to end from Nov 12 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c977d17ae6b687af1494907b78fded57fe1350971c5c41123eb6595f9679fc3 Distribution of masks islandwide will conclude at 6pm on Nov 7. Distribution of masks islandwide will conclude at 6pm on Nov 7. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/watches-jewellery/10-watch-highlights-s3-billion-money-laundering-auction?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T10:00:00+08:00 10 watch highlights from the S$3 billion money laundering auction https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f978b4a16b9ba237d9c74fa5078dc93dc16a12781b4f70306d08c21167693858 Two platinum Patek Philippe watches up for sale: the 5270P Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (top), estimated at S$125,000 to S$180,000; and the 5520P Alarm Travel Time, estimated at S$90,000 to S$120,000. Two platinum Patek Philippe watches up for sale: the 5270P Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (top), estimated at S$125,000 to S$180,000; and the 5520P Alarm Travel Time, estimated at S$90,000 to S$120,000. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/watches-jewellery/s3-billion-money-laundering-case-rare-pateks-rolexes-and-diamond-covered-hermes-head-auction?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T10:00:00+08:00 S$3 billion money laundering case: Rare Pateks, Rolexes and diamond-covered Hermes head to auction https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0fc4e10a7078086adc34148e6a056eb34e7bc302f8a2d6e9828b74f88db151c Several rare Patek Philippe timepieces come with low reserve prices. Several rare Patek Philippe timepieces come with low reserve prices. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/pap-co-opts-jeffrey-siow-top-leadership-body-along-ng-chee-meng-sim-ann-and-chan-hui-yuh?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T09:39:00+08:00 PAP co-opts Jeffrey Siow to top leadership body, along with Ng Chee Meng, Sim Ann and Chan Hui Yuh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b98f30c099c7a4e33e3ff009b3b5764f5e927b8934526a77356a5cda1049871d (Clockwise from top left) Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow has been co-opted to the PAP’s top leadership body, along with Ng Chee Meng, Sim Ann and Chan Hui Yuh. (Clockwise from top left) Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow has been co-opted to the PAP’s top leadership body, along with Ng Chee Meng, Sim Ann and Chan Hui Yuh. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-tech-stocks-plunge-nasdaq-bloodbath-spills-region?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T09:23:24+08:00 Singapore tech stocks plunge as Nasdaq bloodbath spills into region https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f18ff839c8e93c16a7ae2b3a7aec02849e2d7b965ae3b6ccb7d3f3778fc2193 The STI ended Nov 6 down 2.2% or 117.08 points at 5,179.17, tracking regional declines. Sats was the only counter to close higher. The STI ended Nov 6 down 2.2% or 117.08 points at 5,179.17, tracking regional declines. Sats was the only counter to close higher. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/woman-linked-cambodia-based-scam-syndicate-prince-holding-group-be-charged?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T09:20:14+08:00 Woman linked to Cambodia-based scam syndicate Prince Holding Group to be charged https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/33ccc09c12602e917e08609c6b4c83387a4d4b5e6cec66c1847e5d3b6e2fcc13 Singaporean Chen Xiuling, also known as Karen Chen, was arrested at Changi Airport on Nov 5. Singaporean Chen Xiuling, also known as Karen Chen, was arrested at Changi Airport on Nov 5. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/investors-wipe-us2-5-trillion-nasdaq-blue-tsunami-prompts-ai-fears The Business Times en 2026-11-06T09:02:30+08:00 Investors wipe US$2.5 trillion off Nasdaq as blue tsunami prompts AI fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d41e229945452355acec64bb4218d7ccce2f4a0941214b2bee2791c1d284c58b AI and semiconductor companies have come under increasing scrutiny in the last several weeks. AI and semiconductor companies have come under increasing scrutiny in the last several weeks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/paid-press-release/synology-sets-out-singapores-next-step-in-turning-ai-ambition-into-business-results The Business Times en 2026-11-06T09:00:00+08:00 Synology sets out Singapore’s next step in turning AI ambition into business results https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/caff339ab749c9e03b8e822043ca30cab3e1323c58a19e83c5d61bfa5ae1af7a (Left) Emily Oh, Singapore Country Manager, and (Right) Antoine Yang, Southeast Asia Head, at Synology Annual Press Event 2026. (Left) Emily Oh, Singapore Country Manager, and (Right) Antoine Yang, Southeast Asia Head, at Synology Annual Press Event 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-ocbc-ihh-healthcare-flct-singpost-koh-brothers-eco-engineering?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T08:37:48+08:00 Stocks to watch: OCBC, IHH Healthcare, FLCT, SingPost, Koh Brothers Eco Engineering https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/80f2b3a703c6ef1a7cd4690fc45ea08a897f146399446f07c7c99b3f258dab51 OCBC’s Q3 earnings of S$2.04 billion have come in slightly above estimates. OCBC’s Q3 earnings of S$2.04 billion have come in slightly above estimates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/flct-h2-dpu-flat-s0-0295-despite-higher-revenue-property-income?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T08:27:50+08:00 FLCT H2 DPU flat at S$0.0295 despite higher revenue, property income https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8b17e5c8879530935f0bfccc194cdd91c15fdb1b84cb2c2805d02b7ea18e5384 The Tube, an industrial property in Germany, is part of Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust's portfolio. The Tube, an industrial property in Germany, is part of Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust's portfolio. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singpost-h1-profit-183-7-s55-9-million-sale-and-leaseback-hdb-shophouses?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T08:24:34+08:00 SingPost H1 profit up 183.7% at S$55.9 million on sale and leaseback of HDB shophouses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/648fb51a6ecf90d490f4032f0ce803906f95b2840c1bfc8c8013f3ce3547060e SingPost declares an interim dividend of S$0.0015 per share, up from S$0.0008 a year earlier. SingPost declares an interim dividend of S$0.0015 per share, up from S$0.0008 a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/apple-raises-us7-5-billion-investment-grade-debt-offering The Business Times en 2026-11-06T08:24:17+08:00 Apple raises US$7.5 billion from investment-grade debt offering https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e17ea165ffec04a912a6d0ac4535cd237c2a9d25073fc58dacda1410b129ebf Apple raised US$4.5 billion when it last sold bonds in May 2025. Apple raised US$4.5 billion when it last sold bonds in May 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-real-wages-rise-ninth-month-september-backing-boj-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-11-06T07:59:48+08:00 Japan’s real wages rise for ninth month in September, backing BOJ rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0a3a5c1cea123a2a8c8fb68c844d0f4402898db2f611732f4470c7547572d7e6 Growth in real, or inflation-adjusted, pay picked up from August’s revised 1.6 per cent gain. Growth in real, or inflation-adjusted, pay picked up from August’s revised 1.6 per cent gain. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ocbc-wealth-clients-turn-defensive-amid-market-volatility-q3-profit-rises-3?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T07:13:42+08:00 OCBC wealth clients turn defensive amid market volatility as Q3 profit rises 3% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/25a47d51016762a232b0b062cadfd69fb3712971f0c43fd8dc28f59a51aaff27 OCBC Centre on Chulia Street, Singapore. OCBC’s Q3 earnings came in slightly above the S$2 billion consensus forecast in a Bloomberg survey of seven analysts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/qantas-hikes-fares-deepens-cuts-flying-fuel-costs-bite The Business Times en 2026-11-06T07:07:55+08:00 Qantas hikes fares, deepens cuts to flying as fuel costs bite https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e08b023c3689ba336651192d7c02f25f27f69f6329bb9ee33ceb03b5f0461383 Qantas’ fuel bill for the final six months of 2026 is expected to be A$3.75 billion (US$2.6 billion), up from a previous forecast of A$3.6 billion. Qantas’ fuel bill for the final six months of 2026 is expected to be A$3.75 billion (US$2.6 billion), up from a previous forecast of A$3.6 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/columns/quantum-threat-has-deadline-what-should-businesses-protect-first?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T07:00:00+08:00 The quantum threat has a deadline. What should businesses protect first? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eb48f54a71285b3420e782bf6ac31840de9f4607f87c90746363e8d9ae374294 Financial records, intellectual property and sensitive communications that must remain confidential for years can be “harvested” today, and exposed later. Financial records, intellectual property and sensitive communications that must remain confidential for years can be “harvested” today, and exposed later. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/your-board-too-polite-be-effective?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T07:00:00+08:00 Is your board too polite to be effective? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b8e35fd94b1a1b0abe534f67d0d6bf41f13a01a48fa65c86806e7ed57128e936 How a board balances challenge and harmony depends on its culture, which in turn shapes its effectiveness. How a board balances challenge and harmony depends on its culture, which in turn shapes its effectiveness. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/airbnb-lifts-annual-revenue-growth-forecast-resilient-global-travel-demand The Business Times en 2026-11-06T06:57:35+08:00 Airbnb lifts annual revenue growth forecast on resilient global travel demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d50db81a979fa534494b01eb98d7c6967a4a5d7874b737c3fb6577e5b20b10e2 Airbnb said underlying global travel demand remains healthy, even as it closely monitors ongoing developments in certain regions. Airbnb said underlying global travel demand remains healthy, even as it closely monitors ongoing developments in certain regions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/japanese-savers-move-money-out-banks-bonds-prove-more-attractive The Business Times en 2026-11-06T06:47:00+08:00 Japanese savers move money out of banks as bonds prove more attractive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2fc91805b0e60aca010db2fe0a4442c9c434ffa82aaa4605d5af817189ffdda9 A woman uses an ATM machine at a commercial bank, Tokyo, Japan, June 16, 2026. More people are seeking a safe alternative to bank deposits. A woman uses an ATM machine at a commercial bank, Tokyo, Japan, June 16, 2026. More people are seeking a safe alternative to bank deposits. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ecbs-lagarde-says-data-will-tell-if-december-rate-hike-needed The Business Times en 2026-11-06T06:21:57+08:00 ECB’s Lagarde says data will tell if December rate hike needed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3848725ee943f86155c6841adfe4549e11582bf08b220c80e278a63c5f073514 ECB President Christine Lagarde said energy costs were “bringing growth down and prices up”. ECB President Christine Lagarde said energy costs were “bringing growth down and prices up”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/brent-crude-jumps-settles-over-us3-after-tanker-attacks The Business Times en 2026-11-06T06:08:42+08:00 Brent crude jumps, settles up over US$3 after tanker attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/317082808d783678d3859132cff3347537e372d1e7dcac3c1988dfe810094c7f Brent finished US$3.67 higher, or 3.88 per cent at US$98.29 a barrel on Thursday.  Brent finished US$3.67 higher, or 3.88 per cent at US$98.29 a barrel on Thursday.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/tech-sell-defence-weakness-weigh-european-shares The Business Times en 2026-11-06T05:59:42+08:00 Tech sell-off, defence weakness weigh on European shares https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed 0.38 per cent lower at 654.87 points on Thursday. The Stoxx 600 closed 0.38 per cent lower at 654.87 points on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-stocks-nasdaq-posts-biggest-drop-19-months-democrats-midterm-win-fuels-ai-regulation-fears The Business Times en 2026-11-06T05:52:06+08:00 US stocks: Nasdaq posts biggest drop in 19 months as Democrats’ midterm win fuels AI regulation fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f3c16ec140ad3e7e83b74ae493de64cf68c081cb5bee72053ffe46ea0e610b7d The Nasdaq fell 5.52% to 24,315.00 points on Thursday. The Nasdaq fell 5.52% to 24,315.00 points on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/bank-england-raises-rates-first-time-2023-warns-another-move-likely The Business Times en 2026-11-05T23:10:20+08:00 Bank of England raises rates for first time since 2023, warns another move likely https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2e7e10c047452cc69f970dbd981b96cd7c831eb775c4e5fa697f1bd043876cb3 BOE governor Andrew Bailey says: “Today’s increase should not be seen as the first in an inevitable long sequence of hikes. That is not inevitable.” BOE governor Andrew Bailey says: “Today’s increase should not be seen as the first in an inevitable long sequence of hikes. That is not inevitable.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-slumps-sharp-tech-losses-put-nasdaq-course-correction The Business Times en 2026-11-05T22:48:34+08:00 Wall Street slumps as sharp tech losses put Nasdaq on course for correction https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca81f90481b6cc29ca83483ed9e12881055648f97e576c0fb594687305fc6b48 A divided government in Washington could lead to fewer sharp legislative changes and may even make it harder to agree on fiscal spending, says analysts. A divided government in Washington could lead to fewer sharp legislative changes and may even make it harder to agree on fiscal spending, says analysts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/euro-edges-lower-oil-prices-rise The Business Times en 2026-11-05T21:42:31+08:00 Euro edges lower as oil prices rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a9a0e9d258e5a3c78f64dfacd65ed803dab7d71861238953dd3825fdb9f1a2e The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies, is up 0.13% at 101.62. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies, is up 0.13% at 101.62. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-hovers-near-all-time-high-tech-lags The Business Times en 2026-11-05T21:37:07+08:00 Europe’s Stoxx 600 hovers near all-time high; tech lags https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27d2054581d9593998b7ef3735910c313ded6a30921e4e9f42e97a28d1949ebd All major regional benchmarks were also higher, led by a 1.7% gain in Spain’s IBEX. All major regional benchmarks were also higher, led by a 1.7% gain in Spain’s IBEX. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nasdaq-futures-slip-chip-weakness-sp-500-holds-gains The Business Times en 2026-11-05T21:31:50+08:00 Nasdaq futures slip on chip weakness; S&P 500 holds gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b1cd45343978fc99548a2170455a8d2bedcff64ff9ea5341f2fb10edd2b05785 Broader semiconductor stocks extended losses after falling on Nov 4, with Nvidia down 0.8%. Broader semiconductor stocks extended losses after falling on Nov 4, with Nvidia down 0.8%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-firms-announce-fewest-october-job-cuts-three-years-71-less-2025 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T21:26:06+08:00 US firms announce fewest October job cuts in three years, 71% less than in 2025 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0dde0a0f549e06c157ffdbee94fc1b15358074b6630c094dcdf711b7e7a97128 The increase was driven entirely by staffing preparations for the busy holiday shopping period.  The increase was driven entirely by staffing preparations for the busy holiday shopping period.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ex-cathay-cineplex-operator-mm2-asias-restructuring-scheme-gets-creditors-ok?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T21:23:18+08:00 Ex-Cathay Cineplex operator mm2 Asia’s restructuring scheme gets creditors’ OK https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a5853264fb3ca2a2b8800448ac3d5a13304462788d9f7236cc0a218db16dbec Cathay Cineplexes at Downtown East in September 2025, when its ticketing counter bore a notice of provisional liquidation. Cathay Cineplexes at Downtown East in September 2025, when its ticketing counter bore a notice of provisional liquidation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/asia-banks-hit-funding-costs-credit-charges-crimp-profit The Business Times en 2026-11-05T21:01:19+08:00 Asia banks hit as funding costs, credit charges crimp profit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54e991d301dbd5db5bcb42ea92a115fbe190e198de518e663c5932a68540f5d7 Investors have also tempered their exuberance that had driven some bank stocks to record levels earlier in 2026.  Investors have also tempered their exuberance that had driven some bank stocks to record levels earlier in 2026.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ihh-healthcare-cut-close-400-jobs-across-singapore-hong-kong-and-malaysia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T20:42:39+08:00 IHH Healthcare to cut close to 400 jobs across Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab13ddc4190a6dc3db9092a0ee3176dc465d7515d18783baf76d6cbdd90ca64e Clinical services, healthcare professionals and patient-facing teams are not affected, the firm said. Clinical services, healthcare professionals and patient-facing teams are not affected, the firm said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ascendas-firstspace-considering-us500-million-india-ipo-sources The Business Times en 2026-11-05T20:24:27+08:00 Ascendas Firstspace considering US$500 million India IPO: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b31b1e6a2ff2b0d5562cb5746cdd687ade0b27a33c9ec76b115cff9f2a8d229 The move comes as Ascendas Firstspace seeks to tap India’s buoyant equity markets. The move comes as Ascendas Firstspace seeks to tap India’s buoyant equity markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nvidia-chips-pile-hong-kong-china-withholds-import-approval The Business Times en 2026-11-05T19:49:01+08:00 Nvidia chips pile up in Hong Kong as China withholds import approval https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b02b47b0a769f972aeb1f1f9164354a465d2a3055fd4c4a451726ba121c283e4 China has allowed some of the chips to enter the country in recent months but has yet to approve large-volume imports, said people familiar with the matter. China has allowed some of the chips to enter the country in recent months but has yet to approve large-volume imports, said people familiar with the matter. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/jd-vance-repudiates-iran-war-after-republicans-electoral-defeat-us-midterms The Business Times en 2026-11-05T19:30:16+08:00 JD Vance repudiates Iran war after Republicans’ electoral defeat in US midterms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe31eab5ccac718491fa8d760e42dc5b32cc9a24c4c54c67cc2c8d8c998ff3a3 The comments from Vance, who is considered a leading 2028 presidential contender, may be seen as the start of his campaign, a person familiar with the matter said. The comments from Vance, who is considered a leading 2028 presidential contender, may be seen as the start of his campaign, a person familiar with the matter said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/rise-american-chenin-blanc The Business Times en 2026-11-05T19:00:00+08:00 The rise of American chenin blanc https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/946fffc64767886a1af55db93a9727a9ebd2cdb0970ad460a5de4cef8fdb750f A variety of bottles of American chenin blanc. Chenin blanc is one of the world’s most versatile grapes, rivalled only by riesling in its ability to make profound wines with great range. Chenin blanc is one of the world’s most versatile grapes, rivalled only by riesling in its ability to make profound wines with great range. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-nov-52?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Nov 5) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5859dbc581cf480584bcd4688d5a68a8e5cf9c2da4467f1a102ed286337e1830 The dividend per share declared by DBS for Q3 2026 comprises an ordinary dividend of S$0.66 and a capital return dividend of S$0.15. The dividend per share declared by DBS for Q3 2026 comprises an ordinary dividend of S$0.66 and a capital return dividend of S$0.15. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/analysts-trim-uob-target-price-margin-squeeze-and-rising-costs-cloud-2027-outlook?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T18:35:52+08:00 Analysts trim UOB target price as margin squeeze and rising costs cloud 2027 outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83a6891b7c583fa2c31b6e3b90dc616b8224a42677293a8a64fdb95f46933b3f Competition clouds UOB’s net interest margin outlook, but loan growth has risen at the fastest year-on-year pace since Q2 2022, analysts note.  Competition clouds UOB’s net interest margin outlook, but loan growth has risen at the fastest year-on-year pace since Q2 2022, analysts note.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-rise-banks-end-mixed-sti-0-5?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T18:32:42+08:00 Singapore shares rise as banks end mixed; STI up 0.5% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ee287bc216caff2bc66caf552b930a2deff843002fa3cd1f7be2b14830cdd146 UOB is down 1.6%, while DBS has risen 0.6% and OCBC is up 0.3%. UOB is down 1.6%, while DBS has risen 0.6% and OCBC is up 0.3%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/sph-media-launches-multilingual-editions-key-news-titles?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T18:15:06+08:00 SPH Media launches multilingual editions of key news titles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/398c42d5242cfcac24c43148e8a15662ad32881ef21f91a97856bec309e353dc The English edition of Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao on Nov 5. The English edition of Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao on Nov 5. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/no-asean-country-has-figured-out-how-manage-ais-impact-jobs-jasmin-lau?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T18:03:12+08:00 No Asean country has figured out how to manage AI’s impact on jobs: Jasmin Lau https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f218bfca5a533b421e30c955ffcf457fcffb4286159e2632f176f388095b33eb Singapore’s Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau speaks at the 41st Asean Roundtable held by the Iseas-Yusof Ishak Institute. Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau says that Singapore, as Asean chair in 2027, aims to address regional concerns over AI use. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/thrive/career-guide/not-everyone-wants-job-hop-why-some-workers-are-staying-put?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T18:02:50+08:00 Not everyone wants to job-hop: Why some workers are staying put https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a8fc0a65625ddd92a06c626c7222c5a8164c7ce6ecc31cbe9a83adc449d32ed BT BT https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/emirates-h1-net-profit-plunges-66-iran-war-rattles-middle-east-aviation The Business Times en 2026-11-05T17:36:30+08:00 Emirates H1 net profit plunges 66% as Iran war rattles Middle East aviation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5443b40be7c54f90aa75c839f214fbda8b8b12fc77ec4d6af5ed446e8fac635f The war has severely disrupted travel across the region in 2026, triggering widespread flight delays, cancellations and diversions. The war has severely disrupted travel across the region in 2026, triggering widespread flight delays, cancellations and diversions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/royal-group-and-sunset-hospitality-abandon-plans-open-casa-mett-hotel-orchard-road?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T17:25:45+08:00 Royal Group and Sunset Hospitality abandon plans to open Casa Mett hotel off Orchard Road https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f491892ae03945b48364edd95c1718d44b4b0ddff69a3b6b7e857f304c961cd0 Casa Mett was to have opened in early 2027 at 21 Cuscaden Road, where Ming Arcade used to stand. Casa Mett was to have opened in early 2027 at 21 Cuscaden Road, where Ming Arcade used to stand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/wealthy-indonesians-snap-government-bonds-yields-near-8-ocbc?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T17:23:58+08:00 Wealthy Indonesians snap up government bonds as yields near 8%: OCBC https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9cb5225d9c35cff752631a95a9a71de1faabf630b8e797b204028e91b5d20f29 Yields on Indonesia’s benchmark 10-year government bonds stood at around 7.75 per cent on Tuesday (Nov 3). Yields on Indonesia’s benchmark 10-year government bonds stood at around 7.75 per cent on Tuesday (Nov 3). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trumps-midterm-loss-signals-short-term-gain-long-term-pain-china The Business Times en 2026-11-05T17:14:42+08:00 Trump’s midterm loss signals short-term gain, long-term pain for China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/106c45a45eb19187d1a06db2e370f0d2ce98d863d956834c85f9520197e02624 That political humbling should make Trump more wary of unsettling a fragile trade truce with Beijing, some political analysts said. That political humbling should make Trump more wary of unsettling a fragile trade truce with Beijing, some political analysts said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/weak-rupiah-job-crisis-could-test-indonesias-rosy-growth-showing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T16:57:54+08:00 Weak rupiah, job crisis could test Indonesia’s rosy growth showing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dfc660eba9d44add531ecea34a6926278aa060b63f57adcc5102619812be83f7 A man walks past the Indonesia Stock Exchange building in Jakarta. Indonesia’s GDP is up 5.47% year on year in the three months to Sep 30, data shows. Indonesia’s GDP is up 5.47% year on year in the three months to Sep 30, data shows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eu-leaders-aim-appoint-new-ecb-chief-december-official-says The Business Times en 2026-11-05T16:25:12+08:00 EU leaders aim to appoint new ECB chief in December, official says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f27b034f7580c969182da68544020ae446a3cd1c7ac00155099e65879f231b2f ECB president Christine Lagarde announced last week she would step down on Feb 7, 2027, months ahead of the formal end of her mandate. ECB president Christine Lagarde announced last week she would step down on Feb 7, 2027, months ahead of the formal end of her mandate. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-boom-has-fertility-problem The Business Times en 2026-11-05T16:23:10+08:00 The AI boom has a fertility problem https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/438ff9b1c81a1292389b0971c406ba2b1099eab580014c226afab6519bae6788 A father with young children in Toa Payoh, Singapore. The world’s advanced economies could be facing a slow-moving train wreck that they appear powerless to stop. We are no longer producing enough babies. Higher earnings mean a bigger opportunity cost to children. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/style-travel/fast-furious-tourists-flock-japan-taste-tokyo-drift The Business Times en 2026-11-05T16:04:16+08:00 ‘Fast & Furious’ tourists flock to Japan for a taste of Tokyo drift https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/652f4d120dab595b9bbe67e051515604700aa239c52ade15bbb0eec4dd8a1e17 JDM enthusiasts view a car in a car park in Tokyo. In sites around Japan, JDM enthusiasts are showing off their cars, often highly modified Toyota, Honda or Nissan models rarely seen abroad. In sites around Japan, JDM enthusiasts are showing off their cars, often highly modified Toyota, Honda or Nissan models rarely seen abroad. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/great-bread-uneven-cooking-petra-dempsey?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T16:00:00+08:00 Great bread, uneven cooking at Petra Dempsey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5364a3b9b8fa0ec23fe770cbabba1e021185622d36de824dc995e2c4e88abc90 photo of Petra’s main dining room Petra’s main dining room looks out to lush greenery. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/when-american-bard-met-american-pope The Business Times en 2026-11-05T15:42:04+08:00 When the American bard met the American pope https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d46871885a2f142fb08265a4602235ab6a613958f3137a55167b9ad4345c1c83 No exact explanation was given for how Bob Dylan’s meeting with Pope Leo XIV came about. No exact explanation was given for how Bob Dylan’s meeting with Pope Leo XIV came about. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ubs-cuts-about-200-london-jobs-credit-suisse-fusion-ends The Business Times en 2026-11-05T15:39:33+08:00 UBS cuts about 200 London jobs as Credit Suisse fusion ends https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eaa9b6ef3951e35632472cbcc10c3052aa7d56da4693c5a695e3c53d07e305e1 UBS’ combined workforce swelled to just under 120,000 following its historic rescue acquisition of Credit Suisse more than three years ago, and has dropped by about 18% since the takeover. UBS’ combined workforce swelled to just under 120,000 following its historic rescue acquisition of Credit Suisse more than three years ago, and has dropped by about 18% since the takeover. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/softbank-acquisition-abb-robot-unit-blocked-china-regulator-opposed-metas-manus-deal-ft The Business Times en 2026-11-05T15:07:35+08:00 SoftBank acquisition of ABB robot unit blocked by China regulator that opposed Meta’s Manus deal: FT https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f4defe0eceee3015410c9e67ef2fa27e8e43d405d3fbcb2d6ddab3776273106 The Japanese backer of the ChatGPT creator was recently informed of the decision and is now trying to determine whether it can seek approval again. The Japanese backer of the ChatGPT creator was recently informed of the decision and is now trying to determine whether it can seek approval again. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/toyota-posts-first-profit-gain-six-quarters-lifts-annual-outlook-hybrid-sales-shine The Business Times en 2026-11-05T14:24:32+08:00 Toyota posts first profit gain in six quarters, lifts annual outlook as hybrid sales shine https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c9e3d0a92b51b0a792b436b77f6dbd1374d373f082c0c3e5fab4f624a3ae0d15 The results signal the automaker’s strategy of focusing on hybrids is paying off. The results signal the automaker’s strategy of focusing on hybrids is paying off. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/visa-sets-six-global-tech-hubs-singapore-1500-staff-new-paya-lebar-centre?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T14:05:57+08:00 Visa sets up six global tech hubs in Singapore, with 1,500 staff at new Paya Lebar centre https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f5a8e12f08c11d8a1cc34d999f410069a700f9bb6a7d08ca879ea1a4e4f9bde9 Visa’s new hubs will build capabilities in agentic artificial intelligence, next-generation payments and trusted commerce. Visa’s new hubs will build capabilities in agentic artificial intelligence, next-generation payments and trusted commerce. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/irans-irgc-says-two-tankers-and-tugboat-caught-fire-strait-hormuz The Business Times en 2026-11-05T13:53:12+08:00 Iran's IRGC says two tankers and tugboat caught fire in Strait of Hormuz https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b3af7be700ee1559a2093aee6174fb31fea94e8f7d9a65a7e30c4f5cdd91063a Ships near the Strait of Hormuz. One tanker struck a mine while attempting to cross a passage south of the waterway. Ships near the Strait of Hormuz. One tanker struck a mine while attempting to cross a passage south of the waterway. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-retail-sales-growth-accelerates-1-7-september-misses-median-forecast?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T13:00:00+08:00 Singapore retail sales growth accelerates to 1.7% in September, but misses median forecast https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/68db99f0e19c67b8bd76b8fb8d4e0f351d28cff6a91a578ad31dd2d564c52df6 image of apple store The computer and telecommunications equipment category records the largest increase, at 16.5%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-q3-gdp-growth-5-47-beats-expectations The Business Times en 2026-11-05T12:58:45+08:00 Indonesia Q3 GDP growth at 5.47%, beats expectations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/807cb086de2ef668d5f34d2d4af179da06ab2557290d1477e3642a93ac0f3c61 The country’s growth rate fell within Bank Indonesia’s GDP growth outlook range of 4.9 per cent to 5.7 per cent.  The country’s growth rate fell within Bank Indonesia’s GDP growth outlook range of 4.9 per cent to 5.7 per cent.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-hits-two-week-high-dollar-treasury-yields-ease-after-us-midterm-elections The Business Times en 2026-11-05T12:18:18+08:00 Gold hits a two-week high as dollar, Treasury yields ease after US midterm elections https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6bdd3a636e17d7d318750d82ce80220950721d102e43c23a3e1109bebdfdf9d1 Bullion climbed about 3.4 per cent on Wednesday, its biggest daily gain since Aug 19. Bullion climbed about 3.4 per cent on Wednesday, its biggest daily gain since Aug 19. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-ceos-shift-focus-ai-returns-very-low-tolerance-inefficiency-microsoft-executive?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T12:00:00+08:00 Singapore CEOs shift focus to AI returns, with ‘very low tolerance for inefficiency’: Microsoft executive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4726fdb8ab78569f6be622d411634e0b8e3567fe52c1a8a7051a18efa31e8bed Microsoft’s Judson Althoff says that Singapore serves as not only a business hub, but also as a unique test bed for the tech giant to see how it stacks up against the competition. Microsoft’s Judson Althoff says that Singapore serves as not only a business hub, but also as a unique test bed for the tech giant to see how it stacks up against the competition. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/grabs-singapore-malaysia-businesses-worth-more-share-price-dbs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T12:00:00+08:00 Grab’s Singapore, Malaysia businesses worth more than share price: DBS https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7372346a0a55fb2e99b0540336b889fc78f54441f16e4c942e07f1c16d2c6724 Grab’s Singapore and Malaysia operations are worth about US$3.07 a share, around 6% above its share price of about US$2.90, DBS Group Research says. Grab’s Singapore and Malaysia operations are worth about US$3.07 a share, around 6% above its share price of about US$2.90, DBS Group Research says. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/legacy-launch-francis-yeoh-and-yeoh-pei-xien-family-unity-and-ytls-next-gen-ventures?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T12:00:00+08:00 From legacy to launch: Francis Yeoh and Yeoh Pei Xien on family unity and YTL’s next‑gen ventures https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/badabf569c3ef956337b950510b84d84fc445ae13df0431d55e9513a7acbad5c Francis Yeoh, executive chairman of YTL, with Yeoh Pei Xien, vice-president of strategy and transformation at YTL Hotels, at The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy symposium on Oct 28. Francis Yeoh, executive chairman of YTL, with Yeoh Pei Xien, vice-president of strategy and transformation at YTL Hotels, at The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy symposium on Oct 28.