https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-investing-identity-early-important-building-nest-egg The Business Times en 2026-08-29T07:00:00+08:00 Why investing in identity early is as important as building a nest egg https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75d3d9f1d67cfa4ccfe89f1c13d9c57cbf21a0cfb432ab6aff43ce0b71934e65 Illustration of business man with bag Careers take decades to build, yet few people put the same effort into figuring out who they are without one. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/chinese-robots-have-beaten-usain-bolts-100-m-record-should-we-be-impressed The Business Times en 2026-08-29T07:00:00+08:00 Chinese robots have beaten Usain Bolt’s 100 m record. Should we be impressed? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9167aaf10d0f8f984e57804fb8883bf31c6fe530f2e0479545d62e42bb8c197e Humanoid robots cross the finish line during a 100 m race at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China. High-profile feats of robotic athleticism have become increasingly common in China, where a humanoid robotics industry has flourished. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/protein-products-are-booming-asia-heres-how-businesses-can-seize-opportunity The Business Times en 2026-08-29T07:00:00+08:00 Protein products are booming in Asia – here’s how businesses can seize the opportunity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/76eac62a883812709cd6c946b85799d70e7b80bd9cb7552d9acfd8c226962a0d Once confined to sports nutrition, protein is now showing up in everything, from yogurt and noodles to ready-to-eat meals and baked goods. Once confined to sports nutrition, protein is now showing up in everything, from yogurt and noodles to ready-to-eat meals and baked goods. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/hongqi-e-hs9-review-time-trade-your-s-class The Business Times en 2026-08-29T07:00:00+08:00 Hongqi E-HS9 review: Time to trade in your S-Class? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8758a6cb547de7bd50261def230d811183fc716a545c5c93faba0e0ebf62b0b2 Despite its bulk, the E-HS9 is far from sluggish and anything but clumsy, hitting 100 kmh in a brisk 5.5 seconds. Despite its bulk, the E-HS9 is far from sluggish and anything but clumsy, hitting 100 kmh in a brisk 5.5 seconds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/boards-should-preset-instead-reset-keppel-chairman-piyush-gupta The Business Times en 2026-08-28T23:19:45+08:00 Boards should ‘preset’ instead of reset: Keppel chairman Piyush Gupta https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/052b57b8211d4688929e82c9e2270e0b6bd17c92b4e7eae7b15541fa369536c2 Gupta was conferred SID’s Honorary Fellowship in recognition of his distinguished contributions. Gupta was conferred SID’s Honorary Fellowship in recognition of his distinguished contributions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/warsh-says-inflation-isnt-slowing-vows-hit-feds-2-target The Business Times en 2026-08-28T22:34:30+08:00 Warsh says inflation isn’t slowing, vows to hit Fed’s 2% target https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/07f83c3b3bd6137b6952827baa3a362cbec37520a48d61e391616d191edf94d0 Warsh reiterated that policymakers will return inflation to their 2 per cent goal, which he said is a firm and fixed target. Warsh reiterated that policymakers will return inflation to their 2 per cent goal, which he said is a firm and fixed target. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/canadas-q2-gdp-recovers-sharply-domestic-demand-revives-exports-grow The Business Times en 2026-08-28T22:20:00+08:00 Canada's Q2 GDP recovers sharply as domestic demand revives, exports grow https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/45458ffe4b60f42c7815468b6ddccabc9dbc7c8c51f00ede84dc6506fae79769 On a quarterly basis, the GDP grew at 0.8 per cent for the quarter ending June, from an upwardly revised 0.1 per cent in the previous quarter. On a quarterly basis, the GDP grew at 0.8 per cent for the quarter ending June, from an upwardly revised 0.1 per cent in the previous quarter. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/new-ai-powered-smrt-command-centre-aims-make-bus-services-safer-more-reliable-and-faster The Business Times en 2026-08-28T21:46:41+08:00 New AI-powered SMRT command centre aims to make bus services safer, more reliable and faster https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/14d44eddbe1d86a99dabf58b5a03da54b3f005f7d837909dee1cbd45d20a275a The iDepot tool uses an autonomous surveillance robot equipped with infrared sensors to patrol Gali Batu Bus Depot. The iDepot tool uses an autonomous surveillance robot equipped with infrared sensors to patrol Gali Batu Bus Depot. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-street-opens-subdued-ahead-warshs-speech The Business Times en 2026-08-28T21:42:59+08:00 Wall Street opens subdued ahead of Warsh's speech https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/303a3c6f6a8029def3fff00194dbc3f1b23367b9542325ea2f1f055ddf1627fe The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 42.5 points, or 0.08 per cent, at the open to 53,611.94. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 42.5 points, or 0.08 per cent, at the open to 53,611.94. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-reform-home-sales-system-curb-delivery-risks The Business Times en 2026-08-28T21:00:08+08:00 China to reform home sales system to curb delivery risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/621dfc44f54f97663cff7a4e5ce6ab325245be91ea67878e64abce024954d3b8 China’s property developers had for decades used a presale model, where homes are sold before project completion. China’s property developers had for decades used a presale model, where homes are sold before project completion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/income-insurance-ceo-andrew-yeo-resigns-company-process-identifying-successor The Business Times en 2026-08-28T20:25:43+08:00 Income Insurance CEO Andrew Yeo resigns, company in process of identifying successor https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0d1330023fc4ed383cbc17390eb098b0e3f8b39448e09f5694fd165cf6a59a5a Andrew Yeo was at the helm of Income Insurance in July 2024 when German insurer Allianz proposed to buy a majority stake in it. Andrew Yeo was at the helm of Income Insurance in July 2024 when Allianz proposed to buy a majority stake in it. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/dollar-heads-weekly-gain-warsh-remarks-awaited The Business Times en 2026-08-28T20:16:32+08:00 Dollar heads for weekly gain as Warsh remarks awaited https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce213f4f77755b2c87fb7aae3aa6830cc6d639fb160f64ff0d5552ddf98aa21c The dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers, was at 99.18, just below Thursday’s one-week high of 99.26. The dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers, was at 99.18, just below Thursday’s one-week high of 99.26. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/panama-canal-congestion-drives-gas-tankers-unusual-routes The Business Times en 2026-08-28T19:58:51+08:00 Panama Canal congestion drives gas tankers to unusual routes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe59b0629f50beaeed7275b0d83a62c79cd25e4ce0581a48c23b19507b5ff4ab More traffic has been directed through the Panama Canal due to the Iran war. More traffic has been directed through the Panama Canal due to the Iran war. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/how-shein-had-make-peace-china-finally-go-public The Business Times en 2026-08-28T19:49:01+08:00 How Shein had to make peace with China to finally go public​ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0cb6b3184c75f5bdbec5fa26b68997092e76c9954ae95775f71bfe711cbf2892 Shein describes China as the anchor of its global logistics and fulfilment system, with nearly 80% of its workforce is in mainland China. Shein describes China as the anchor of its global logistics and fulfilment system, with nearly 80% of its workforce is in mainland China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-spent-record-us96-5-billion-support-yen-over-past-month-data-shows The Business Times en 2026-08-28T19:46:52+08:00 Japan spent record US$96.5 billion to support yen over past month, data shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/77996acfa8fb5459e7c3a4d19f7984dad9ae398adfffadcbb8059a5810ea3bba The BOJ entered the market to buy yen on Jul 30 and Jul 31 as the Japanese currency plumbed its weakest levels in 40 years near 164 per US dollar.  The BOJ entered the market to buy yen on Jul 30 and Jul 31 as the Japanese currency plumbed its weakest levels in 40 years near 164 per US dollar.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinese-nickel-firms-indonesia-mull-output-cuts-low-prices The Business Times en 2026-08-28T19:20:38+08:00 Chinese nickel firms in Indonesia mull output cuts on low prices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5c087883fbec4738d69f8ffe37f1b7f72754858477fc418a4fe36ec04915f74c No agreement on nickel output has been reached yet, as some participants in the meetings flagged a coordinated cut is difficult to execute. No agreement on nickel output has been reached yet, as some participants in the meetings flagged a coordinated cut is difficult to execute. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-209-climate-impact-x-carbonplace-merge-singapores-future-island-faces-conflicting-needs The Business Times en 2026-08-28T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 209: Climate Impact X, Carbonplace to merge; Singapore’s future island faces conflicting needs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7072c6e646b9a7bccc084cbf576840faf5a52fb6e01598789c0b5f54c2f3cc39 Ecosystem Marketplace data show the value of carbon credit trading declining globally since a 2021 peak. Ecosystem Marketplace data show the value of carbon credit trading declining globally since a 2021 peak. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/petronas-reports-higher-h1-profit-and-revenue The Business Times en 2026-08-28T18:59:00+08:00 Petronas reports higher H1 profit and revenue https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/79e2dfc3c645f3c042c59ec329beb6d507e13e360606dfadcf3f13749c5ee031 Petronas’ revenue for the first half rises 15% to RM152.4 billion, compared with RM132.6 billion a year earlier. Petronas’ revenue for the first half rises 15% to RM152.4 billion, compared with RM132.6 billion a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/adrian-chui-steps-down-ceo-esr-reit The Business Times en 2026-08-28T18:57:08+08:00 Adrian Chui steps down as CEO of ESR-Reit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d53ec2596eb3589974dd109bd0aaac4dfcf975571198bd85cc51f563a09c2f13 Adrian Chui, CEO and executive director of the manager of ESR-Reit, has held his roles since 2017. Adrian Chui, CEO and executive director of the manager of ESR-Reit, has held his roles since 2017. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/sunway-mcl-steps-singapore-residential-game-lookout-landbank The Business Times en 2026-08-28T18:56:24+08:00 Sunway MCL steps up Singapore residential game, on lookout for landbank  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/473dacd122adb9698b5115698389e432144fa9aaf1be0bac6eb73884abbffbc5 Sunway MCL CEO Lee Tong Voon says buyers have become more selective, placing greater emphasis on location, product quality and amenities. Sunway MCL CEO Lee Tong Voon says buyers have become more selective, placing greater emphasis on location, product quality and amenities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-aug-281 The Business Times en 2026-08-28T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Aug 28) 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/companies-markets/singapore-shares-rise-ahead-key-fed-conference-sti-0-3 The Business Times en 2026-08-28T18:27:18+08:00 Singapore shares rise ahead of key Fed conference; STI up 0.3% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e07f3066b9c2624808c9c799bf1ea336083b1865018a89be10a6faac34a6dda Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 290 to 253, as 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.6 billion change hands. Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 290 to 253, as 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.6 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/nepals-only-billionaire-says-rebuilding-after-flood-cost-us5-billion The Business Times en 2026-08-28T18:00:45+08:00 Nepal’s only billionaire says rebuilding after flood to cost US$5 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6abab6c522ff190d32a126e42a2eb8b0dcd8ea8f35cce4c8521baae5e96bd0f6 The flash flood tore through Nepal’s mountainous border region with China on Aug 26, engulfing villages and washing away roads and bridges. The flash flood tore through Nepal’s mountainous border region with China on Aug 26, engulfing villages and washing away roads and bridges. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/buying-opportunity-sembcorps-india-unit-ipo-could-lift-group-value-10 The Business Times en 2026-08-28T17:52:10+08:00 ‘Buying opportunity’: Sembcorp’s India unit IPO could lift group value by up to 10% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/01ddce8117dd77422d692fb2004d731155b8a40782402027e4faed889c21efbd The IPO of Sembcorp’s India unit is expected to provide a significant scope to rerate the parent company. The IPO of Sembcorp’s India unit is expected to provide a significant scope to rerate the parent company. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/why-asias-inflation-scare-may-be-overstated-morgan-stanley-economist-explains The Business Times en 2026-08-28T17:46:00+08:00 Why Asia’s inflation scare may be overstated: a Morgan Stanley economist explains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/28a88566a69a024f2dc5cdba07644706e18eab3a889c1df71b158ee1a3c2eb50 What would elevated bond yields mean for Asian economies and currencies? What would elevated bond yields mean for Asian economies and currencies? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/chinas-largest-five-banks-report-strongest-first-half-profit-height-property-crash The Business Times en 2026-08-28T17:27:44+08:00 China’s largest five banks report strongest first-half profit since height of property crash https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f477bd6847facfdeb8f7e6a049bd6b334e4bbe7d8a13878b2058774956d21966 Industrial and Commercial Bank of China , the world’s largest lender by assets, reported on Friday a 3.3 per cent rise in first-half net profit Industrial and Commercial Bank of China , the world’s largest lender by assets, reported on Friday a 3.3 per cent rise in first-half net profit https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/xava-skybar-wants-bring-day-night-appeal-national-gallery-singapore The Business Times en 2026-08-28T17:00:00+08:00 Xava Skybar wants to bring ‘day-to-night’ appeal to National Gallery Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1775b5d475dbc7c40759a6ed034d70ac28d2b2a1b5c5b7b4bbec2841caf8a266 The interior of Xava Skybar, a cocktail bar at National Gallery Singapore. The 12 circular LED screens on the ceiling can be customised for private bookings. Xava Skybar has 12 customisable, circular LED screens on its ceiling. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hong-leong-rhb-and-uob-kay-hian-upgrade-ihh-buy-after-earnings-beat-estimates The Business Times en 2026-08-28T16:56:48+08:00 Hong Leong, RHB and UOB Kay Hian upgrade IHH to ‘buy’ after earnings beat estimates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/05a284410b6c5080d24c38e83ade2368cc5ad6894e71f8757b90389dad21ed20 IHH’s latest financial results exceed consensus estimates. IHH’s latest financial results exceed consensus estimates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/how-selling-milk-built-retail-empire-sg The Business Times en 2026-08-28T15:52:10+08:00 How selling milk built this retail empire in SG https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/softbank-seeks-another-us10-billion-loan-openai-stake-funding The Business Times en 2026-08-28T15:37:23+08:00 SoftBank seeks another US$10 billion loan for OpenAI stake funding https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b67394ffaeddc40059c20f4d98e54e8652650a856877fd7b5549c712e8468956 The loan would add to SoftBank’s flurry of recent debt financing activities tied to its bet on OpenAI, including a potential bond sale of as much as US$20 billion. The loan would add to SoftBank’s flurry of recent debt financing activities tied to its bet on OpenAI, including a potential bond sale of as much as US$20 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-vanke-posts-us2-2-billion-loss-debt-pressure-mounts The Business Times en 2026-08-28T15:33:14+08:00 China Vanke posts US$2.2 billion loss as debt pressure mounts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3302e0e5c0867c83382d0dda729dce757f81f06d1997f3526f744f683a0149b5 Vanke, which has nearly a trillion yuan of assets, is one of the few Chinese developers to have avoided defaulting on their debt during the nation’s prolonged real estate slump.  Vanke, which has nearly a trillion yuan of assets, is one of the few Chinese developers to have avoided defaulting on their debt during the nation’s prolonged real estate slump.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/rooting-out-scam-scourge-south-east-asia The Business Times en 2026-08-28T15:30:00+08:00 Rooting out the scam scourge in South-east Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0d282befa0fc4bd2d11c49cd56f12acca855a4378b30fe2076654de0f2d8459c Despite numerous crackdowns, South-east Asia’s multibillion-dollar cyberscam industry has proven remarkably resilient.  Despite numerous crackdowns, South-east Asia’s multibillion-dollar cyberscam industry has proven remarkably resilient.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/boards-need-reset-governance-fundamentals-still-hold-indranee-rajah The Business Times en 2026-08-28T15:17:33+08:00 Boards need a reset, but governance fundamentals still hold: Indranee Rajah https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7570caf19c4d112e22fe1527956adab37072d7818779bfc9355b834309d4d0fd Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah announces the new Company Director Fundamentals programme. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah announces the new Company Director Fundamentals programme. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hong-kong-exchange-launch-shein-derivatives-after-trading-debut-next-week The Business Times en 2026-08-28T15:00:32+08:00 Hong Kong exchange to launch Shein derivatives after trading debut next week https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/53b27a6a711ac932010a6462b931cb2a2fa14aaa1d7823876fe4823827c01166 The simultaneous launch of options, warrants and short-selling gives investors immediate trading and hedging tools, boosting liquidity and price discovery. The simultaneous launch of options, warrants and short-selling gives investors immediate trading and hedging tools, boosting liquidity and price discovery. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/japan-regulator-steps-scrutiny-50-year-home-loans The Business Times en 2026-08-28T14:29:25+08:00 Japan regulator steps up scrutiny of 50-year home loans https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57b4db8c60048c9be187fb17481517f3b4fcef575096c988fd21ddf0fc171b25 The BOJ is expected to keep raising interest rates, which would put pressure on borrowers who determined how much they can afford based on their initially low monthly repayments.  The BOJ is expected to keep raising interest rates, which would put pressure on borrowers who determined how much they can afford based on their initially low monthly repayments.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/top-sydney-builders-us2-3-billion-debt-woes-hit-private-credit The Business Times en 2026-08-28T14:10:32+08:00 Top Sydney builder’s US$2.3 billion debt woes hit private credit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d6a24c9283fc0e95559c3d92a495d1f23f2215b9be1887fc297d9cf45ac7b4f6 Bathla’s distress heightens concerns across Australia’s private lending market, which is heavily skewed towards property developers grappling with a housing downturn.  Bathla’s distress heightens concerns across Australia’s private lending market, which is heavily skewed towards property developers grappling with a housing downturn.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/more-15000-sign-national-accounting-bodys-ai-programme-two-months The Business Times en 2026-08-28T14:00:25+08:00 More than 15,000 sign up for national accounting body’s AI programme in two months https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff9fd7b4f6e73c00a8760138a9b23b0c83587c7f897ed8890277281b85c4d8c7 The programme aims to equip accountancy and corporate finance workers with practical skills to use AI effectively and responsibly. The programme aims to equip accountancy and corporate finance workers with practical skills to use AI effectively and responsibly. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/retirement-portfolios-are-getting-eaten-inflation-here-are-some-assets-consider The Business Times en 2026-08-28T14:00:00+08:00 Retirement portfolios are getting eaten up by inflation. Here are some assets to consider https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2bb218cbedf770907dfb2f5673b6d05a7736642fda3a12333f7801b5373dba45 In Singapore, retirement portfolios tend to be concentrated in cash, fixed deposits and insurance products, says James Ooi of Tiger Brokers. In Singapore, retirement portfolios tend to be concentrated in cash, fixed deposits and insurance products, says James Ooi of Tiger Brokers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-mortgage-rates-rise-slightly-6-66-freddie-mac The Business Times en 2026-08-28T13:48:10+08:00 US mortgage rates rise slightly to 6.66%: Freddie Mac https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a25407dcaac8d1ddae1393e7301f44570e6f74c5ef76af5d8fc3202145bfe2fd The US property market has been in the doldrums this year as borrowing rates remain elevated amid tariffs and inflation fears sparked by the war in Iran.  The US property market has been in the doldrums this year as borrowing rates remain elevated amid tariffs and inflation fears sparked by the war in Iran.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/chinese-carmakers-grow-market-share-europe-hybrid-surge The Business Times en 2026-08-28T13:47:00+08:00 Chinese carmakers grow market share in Europe with hybrid surge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d7589c19356fad429d0e1dc6498c082edd9b8fdf168cbfa046a6ec11465222a4 Unlike with fully electric vehicles, Chinese plug-in hybrid models do not currently face additional tariffs, though they may soon also be hit with duties. Unlike with fully electric vehicles, Chinese plug-in hybrid models do not currently face additional tariffs, though they may soon also be hit with duties. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/sk-hynix-starts-work-us4-billion-indiana-ai-memory-hub-expects-shortage-through-2030 The Business Times en 2026-08-28T13:29:28+08:00 SK Hynix starts work on US$4 billion Indiana AI memory hub, expects shortage through 2030 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d4253f34122faa181ecdc66b2b452b3eb8dbbbe3fef74442d09edf98ddf314fc (From left) Indiana Governor Mike Braun, SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung and Purdue University president Mitchell E Daniels Jr at a groundbreaking ceremony for SK Hynix’s Indiana facility on Aug 27. (From left) Indiana Governor Mike Braun, SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung and Purdue University president Mitchell E Daniels Jr at a groundbreaking ceremony for SK Hynix’s Indiana facility on Aug 27. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-launches-liquid-cooling-standard-data-centres-tropical-climate The Business Times en 2026-08-28T12:41:17+08:00 Singapore launches liquid cooling standard for data centres in tropical climate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3a88ab288ec34368ffb0e781adebde9f3483ee4fa7b4e3a408d28a6cf6e24016 The move follows the Republic’s latest award of 200 megawatts in new data capacity. The move follows the Republic’s latest award of 200 megawatts in new data capacity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/shipping-traffic-strait-hormuz-slips-below-10-day-average-data-shows The Business Times en 2026-08-28T12:20:58+08:00 Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz slips below 10-day average, data shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/540221eb9e4897867d42a980af12a807276674685b19bc722239dd396a71e511 Iran has agreed to draw up a list of conditions to restore normal traffic in Hormuz after a Qatari emissary pressed the Iranians to respect freedom of navigation. Iran has agreed to draw up a list of conditions to restore normal traffic in Hormuz after a Qatari emissary pressed the Iranians to respect freedom of navigation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/national-stock-exchange-australia-eyes-south-east-asia-listings-singapore-capital The Business Times en 2026-08-28T12:05:54+08:00 National Stock Exchange of Australia eyes South-east Asia for listings, Singapore for capital https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/befb08ef2116570355960ec9133ed0bbb6f70ec6ec47c4cb795deab0644abfa6 NSX CEO Max Cunningham notes that four constituents of Australian Securities Exchange’s top 200 disappeared from the bourse within weeks. NSX CEO Max Cunningham notes that four constituents of Australian Securities Exchange’s top 200 disappeared from the bourse within weeks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/everybody-should-be-edge-us-fed-officials-warn-inflation-jackson-hole-symposium-opens The Business Times en 2026-08-28T11:56:50+08:00 ‘Everybody should be on edge’: US Fed officials warn on inflation as Jackson Hole symposium opens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/55549514b1bda055521701b7f1b3fe26aa661297d838e0fbcd1a1393d35017ba (From left): Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack. (From left): Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-pay-rise-wont-stop-your-best-staff-leaving The Business Times en 2026-08-28T11:33:49+08:00 Why a pay rise won’t stop your best staff from leaving https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/250475f550eb6f6f19d52be148b88c4003c411a12fe9d362bfc27b246efb25dd Replacing someone is not just a hiring cost; weeks are spent recruiting, onboarding and training. Replacing someone is not just a hiring cost; weeks are spent recruiting, onboarding and training. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-pullback-leads-drop-thailands-foreign-condo-demand The Business Times en 2026-08-28T11:24:28+08:00 China pullback leads drop in Thailand’s foreign condo demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a208455d65c7c674bd78d39184b1e59e74dec7d7322f86206acba3f423e9782e Foreign buyers took ownership of 6,533 units from January through June, down 8.8% on the year. Foreign buyers took ownership of 6,533 units from January through June, down 8.8% on the year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/guocoland-h2-net-profit-down-70-s9-8-million The Business Times en 2026-08-28T11:19:41+08:00 GuocoLand H2 net profit down 70% at S$9.8 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ec4f96754e445fe3f70f074fa9492ea65f6ea3d5a99e71dede4b70d231a0e07d Earnings per share for GuocoLand’s second half ended Jun 30 are down at S$0.0028, from S$0.0256 a year earlier. Earnings per share for GuocoLand’s second half ended Jun 30 are down at S$0.0028, from S$0.0256 a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/how-residencies-took-over-music-industry The Business Times en 2026-08-28T11:14:49+08:00 How residencies took over the music industry https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f69a29185c0b8577d3b8f9ac01e68aacb6c1b3f9ca046e0daedf567cbe6ef9c Harry Styles has kicked off his 30-show residency in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Harry Styles has kicked off his 30-show residency in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/advent-stripe-abandon-us50-billion-pursuit-paypal-sources The Business Times en 2026-08-28T11:10:40+08:00 Advent, Stripe abandon US$50 billion pursuit of PayPal: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2bc2dbdf5a888810d189c23fb5a3355bbc1f9f01c2365a56253d9653e8ded3b2 PayPal had reportedly found Advent and Stripe’s initial bid insufficient, and the two sides were negotiating a potential higher price.  PayPal had reportedly found Advent and Stripe’s initial bid insufficient, and the two sides were negotiating a potential higher price.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/whats-luck-got-do-it-everything-says-malaysian-jewellery-king-tomeis-chief The Business Times en 2026-08-28T11:08:29+08:00 What’s luck got to do with it? Everything, says Malaysian jewellery king Tomei’s chief https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/00ec14b7e4617d2a4a0d6f1b1fb63366dcf58c651558e4f96d08f4fa782c1d1e Ng Yih Pyng, group managing director of Malaysian jeweller Tomei Consolidated. “I consider myself lucky. I don’t consider myself successful,” says Ng Yih Pyng, the second-generation leader of Tomei Consolidated. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropic-wins-court-challenge-us-supply-chain-risk-label The Business Times en 2026-08-28T11:04:34+08:00 Anthropic wins court challenge to US supply chain risk label https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3fb303eb1eca472c88ae403b845b5d7a68d33c27ad01ae7ac55dbd9ce437f00f The ruling is a key victory for the AI giant, which has been locked in a dispute with the Trump administration over the use of its AI tech by the military. The ruling is a key victory for the AI giant, which has been locked in a dispute with the Trump administration over the use of its AI tech by the military. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/nepal-tibet-flash-flood-kills-least-469-fast-filling-lakes-raise-threat-further-floods The Business Times en 2026-08-28T10:41:24+08:00 Nepal-Tibet flash flood kills at least 469; fast-filling lakes raise threat of further floods https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2a036d288ce0f843815079485255a0493eb4b2b6c4d7332a5d371a17a0b8cfd Blocked roads and difficult access have made it difficult to transport injured survivors out of the flooded area. Blocked roads and difficult access have made it difficult to transport injured survivors out of the flooded area. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/frencken-shares-end-7-5-lower-after-s100-million-placement The Business Times en 2026-08-28T10:27:26+08:00 Frencken shares end 7.5% lower 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-slips-us-fed-chairs-jackson-hole-speech-looms The Business Times en 2026-08-28T08:46:52+08:00 Gold slips as US Fed chair’s Jackson Hole speech looms 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/iran-war-diplomacy-turns-toward-reopening-strait-hormuz The Business Times en 2026-08-28T08:27:50+08:00 Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of Hormuz https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/64b3640e662eea5bf1124e8d00460da6db8f99c5e82ddf44413dc709117f9d69 Qatar’s PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (left) with Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf in Teheran on Aug 27. Qatar’s PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (left) with Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf in Teheran 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-shares-rise-treasuries-steady-us-fed-chairs-policy-speech-kospi-down-1-3 The Business Times en 2026-08-28T08:09:58+08:00 Asian shares rise, Treasuries steady before US Fed chair’s policy speech; Kospi down 1.3% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eed2bb6aa968fda55abf84a9344d4d0c4f3d9f8993cb192ff88a0ec585c438ed Japan’s Topix rose 0.9%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.4%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng advanced 0.5% and the Shanghai Composite was little changed. Japan’s Topix rose 0.9%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.4%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng advanced 0.5% and the Shanghai Composite was little changed. 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/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/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/companies-markets/radiant-world-and-its-founder-sued-singapore-us34-million The Business Times en 2026-08-28T06:57:23+08:00 Radiant World and its founder sued in Singapore for US$34 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5d94c59c401615433efced8943d4e610111d8e951c5ec87063c4d4957f0ab154 As of the filing date, the company and the two defendants had not secured legal representation; a further hearing will take place on Sep 29.  As of the filing date, the company and the two defendants had not secured legal representation; a further hearing will take place on Sep 29.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hormuz-oil-flows-rise-gulf-producers-boost-volumes-keeping-prices-check The Business Times en 2026-08-28T06:48:39+08:00 Hormuz oil flows rise as Gulf producers boost volumes, keeping prices in check https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8272bf6d6ae17ac992b4241a6a57b047b7791d3a98c67031cce8faa204aa6243 Persian Gulf oil exports are at around two-thirds of pre-war levels, say Goldman Sachs analysts. Persian Gulf oil exports are at around two-thirds of pre-war levels, say Goldman Sachs analysts. 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-track-weekly-loss-even-iran-tensions-simmer The Business Times en 2026-08-28T06:17:33+08:00 Oil on track for weekly loss even as Iran tensions simmer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fbb5fd5f43c745be7a23e646a40008c83a88fc1dbc1521b4d95dc4e60be9c87d Brent crude futures and West Texas Intermediate crude futures were poised to end the week lower. Brent crude futures and West Texas Intermediate crude futures were poised to end the week lower. 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 Frencken’s mechatronics division, which includes the group’s semiconductor business, accounts for the bulk of H1 revenue. Frencken’s mechatronics division, which includes the group’s semiconductor business, accounts for the bulk of H1 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/8fdf33e7df2f1dbc136d30ecf2687d9435cb9bac0eb19578df9be13ccef192e8 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.