https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/when-growth-sectors-shed-workers-its-time-mind-gap?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T19:17:15+08:00 When growth sectors shed workers, it’s time to mind the gap https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fbb99cf5baad2fef553436b324f89c83d1d5e42dfd916d641f0a8712a0f21acb The possibility that a split between business outcomes and employment conditions is emerging among economic outperformers raises a red flag. The possibility that a split between business outcomes and employment conditions is emerging among economic outperformers raises a red flag. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ai-innovation-should-be-measured-impact-people-josephine-teo-says-un-platform?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T19:13:54+08:00 AI innovation should be measured by impact on people, Josephine Teo says at UN platform https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fd6cc04909e3ed76e81b7568690568d1be4fce882931f68cdd4b8581aaa30b7 For people to continue relying on AI as its use becomes more widespread, they must also be able to trust the technology, says Teo. For people to continue relying on AI as its use becomes more widespread, they must also be able to trust the technology, says Teo. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/petronas-gears-south-east-asias-shift-net-lng-importer?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T19:00:26+08:00 Petronas gears up for South-east Asia’s shift as net LNG importer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/35978417d5185b64d757b846e8c0f0bcc118af4910b2b08e8cab93f4c6aa1980 Rosdi Ab Rahman, CEO of Petronas LNG, views Canada as the company’s “new heartland” for production. Rosdi Ab Rahman, CEO of Petronas LNG, views Canada as the company’s “new heartland” for production. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/smart-glasses-ai-pins-privacy-fears-challenge-techs-next-big-bet The Business Times en 2026-09-22T18:51:51+08:00 From smart glasses to AI pins, privacy fears challenge tech's next big bet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3510f2d0f9390bfcde5d314ba7210611744af7b8ecca46be2a702654125e6a6a Meta’s Ray-Bans have received the strongest backlash against devices that can see, hear and respond to the world around them. Meta’s Ray-Bans have received the strongest backlash against devices that can see, hear and respond to the world around them. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-asia-markets-end-higher-ahead-trump-xi-talks-sti-0-9?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T18:50:00+08:00 Singapore, Asia markets end higher ahead of Trump-Xi talks; STI up 0.9% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08b86b8c8a8ba1d789811bf618e7dc27f23b519d1bd66a871b6c08bb791634b5 People on an escalator at the SGX Centre in Shenton Way. Across the broader Singapore market on Sep 22, gainers beat losers 305 to 232, as 1.3 billion securities worth S$2.2 billion changed hands. Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 305 to 232, as 1.3 billion securities worth S$2.2 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/barclays-appoints-morgan-stanleys-wee-yee-yeong-lead-private-bank-singapore-asia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T18:49:12+08:00 Barclays appoints Morgan Stanley’s Wee Yee-Yeong to lead private bank in Singapore, Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d955b7690061561b8887f0ecd5e3048759315f9f56402b752be2edd72d8682a4 Wee Yee-Yeong is currently CEO and head of sales for Morgan Stanley’s Singapore wealth-management business. Wee Yee-Yeong is currently CEO and head of sales for Morgan Stanley’s Singapore wealth-management business. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-221?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T18:30:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 22) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7884980e133a3bfa06e093426143ff9e99b215198db0e0a32cf7de97e5bba1c6 The logo of the Monetary Authority of Singapore is displayed at the MAS Building in Shenton Way. MAS notes that the possible reassessment of AI-related asset valuations is a key risk factor. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uks-borrowing-overshoot-darkens-backdrop-finance-ministers-budget The Business Times en 2026-09-22T18:08:37+08:00 UK’s borrowing overshoot darkens the backdrop for finance minister’s Budget https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d1ebf01d1e4b0c6382201a393f3df46fe922d35e7e5958534fb1023f97e09342 UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is set to present his Budget on Oct 28. He is under pressure to show how he can meet his fiscal rules without raising the main taxes. Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is set to present his Budget on Oct 28. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/future-digital-finance-rests-public-money-not-private The Business Times en 2026-09-22T17:53:42+08:00 The future of digital finance rests on public money, not private https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1a40dbc1eefa9058ae9f0e4a7d3b25b9075fa6c5506c221d41ad4eafcc6054ac The European Central Bank is working to create an integrated landscape for digital assets from the outset, with shared standards in borders and platforms. The European Central Bank is working to create an integrated landscape for digital assets from the outset, with shared standards in borders and platforms. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/melaka-state-assembly-be-dissolved-sep-23-malaysian-media?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T17:23:05+08:00 Melaka state assembly to be dissolved on Sep 23: Malaysian media https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c07072bd0f3a31edf0a53dce780aa1bf8e8a46ae721ffb76ec5844870fdf74e The current 28-seat state assembly’s term was due to expire on Dec 27, which would have required elections to be held on or before Feb 25, 2027. The current 28-seat state assembly’s term was due to expire on Dec 27, which would have required elections to be held on or before Feb 25, 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/era-race-resources-calls-diversification-and-assets-governments-cant-print The Business Times en 2026-09-22T17:20:52+08:00 Era of race for resources calls for diversification and assets governments can’t print https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/25c7d05a957ea8298879b9239ccebe77f67ef1f07461c557647422b39a97bdb8 An electric vehicle flash charger. As the world shifts from fossil fuels to electrification, the structure of global commodity demand is undergoing fundamental change. An electric vehicle flash charger. As the world shifts from fossil fuels to electrification, the structure of global commodity demand is undergoing fundamental change. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-acts-rein-cannabis-industry-accelerating-reversal-decriminalisation-policy The Business Times en 2026-09-22T17:05:33+08:00 Thailand acts to rein in cannabis industry, accelerating reversal of decriminalisation policy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7be20ed9addfb9d0c158d4c0765c26499f52bc1eff14bc91a41d9f008987637f A cannabis dispensary in Bangkok, Thailand. Cannabis decriminalisation in 2022 sparked a rapid expansion of dispensaries, particularly in tourist destinations. A cannabis dispensary in Bangkok, Thailand. Cannabis decriminalisation in 2022 sparked a rapid expansion of dispensaries, particularly in tourist destinations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/amazon-blocks-metas-muse-ai-agent-its-retail-site The Business Times en 2026-09-22T16:34:56+08:00 Amazon blocks Meta’s Muse AI agent from its retail site https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75a8fd3f24cda793b759b9e296cae8719073666372fae9f58c5ada95137be595 Shoppers using Muse see a series of pop-ups saying its use violates Amazon’s terms of use. Shoppers using Muse see a series of pop-ups saying its use violates Amazon’s terms of use. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/tipping-point-stock-market The Business Times en 2026-09-22T16:14:17+08:00 A tipping point for the stock market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be2bc175d652d7c8f388561056e4cc57f4bd873aa876c81868bce131a86164d4 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has cautioned foreign-exchange traders about betting against the US dollar. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has cautioned foreign-exchange traders about betting against the greenback. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/its-raining-boxes-amazon-drones-overwhelm-texas-suburb The Business Times en 2026-09-22T16:07:59+08:00 It’s raining boxes: Amazon drones overwhelm a Texas suburb https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1a14a83c8f2c3efee5df08b5c4cabba0743e754ee7966c780c92d3176efe79e5 Last month, Amazon announced that Prime Air deliveries would expand to 500 US towns and cities by the end of the year. Last month, Amazon announced that Prime Air deliveries would expand to 500 US towns and cities by the end of the year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/when-fed-hikes-oil-shock-what-investors-should-do-now The Business Times en 2026-09-22T16:04:29+08:00 When the Fed hikes in an oil shock: What investors should do now https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b7fabd7c2c889bc7fa8d4d521bf91e4208be0a5a1ca4832b60f49ae1900ba4c1 Diesel prices in the US are rising. The margin between crude and the diesel refined from it has grown to more than US$100 a barrel, from about US$15 to US$30 before. Diesel prices in the US are rising. The margin between crude and the diesel refined from it has grown to more than US$100 a barrel, from about US$15 to US$30 before. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-xi-expected-press-trump-summit-halt-taiwan-arms-sales-citing-1982-communique-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-22T15:44:47+08:00 China’s Xi expected to press Trump at summit to halt Taiwan arms sales, citing 1982 communique: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aff1634c04f84c5fdf827a1d1040b4e723a76b8e36bd13039770981558cb5f8c Trump approved more arms sales to Taiwan in the first year of his second term than all four years under President Joe Biden. Trump approved more arms sales to Taiwan in the first year of his second term than all four years under President Joe Biden. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/4-interest-rate-floor-cpf-special-medisave-retirement-accounts-extended-till-end-2027?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T15:14:36+08:00 4% interest rate floor for CPF Special, MediSave, Retirement accounts extended till end-2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c3a7644568b55408493de0bef3b4ec38810c89ab104daffd1bcb3bb5cd5bdf09 The Special, MediSave and Retirement Accounts interest rate will remain unchanged at the floor rate of 4% from Oct 1 to Dec 31. The Special, MediSave and Retirement Accounts interest rate will remain unchanged at the floor rate of 4% from Oct 1 to Dec 31. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/will-s70000-child-entice-couples-have-kids-worries-over-dystopian-future-must-be-overcome?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T14:58:38+08:00 Will S$70,000 per child entice couples to have kids? Worries over a dystopian future must be overcome https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e93bbd850087f8a7209a4d9267f054aac60946cb185da90dae4150ac49becc5e Boosting the birth rate can brighten Singapore’s prospects. Boosting the birth rate can brighten Singapore’s prospects. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/what-massive-new-crater-means-future-moon-bases The Business Times en 2026-09-22T14:37:48+08:00 What a massive new crater means for future moon bases https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c676fbfa031e215fbf489f8c571b58db1733085a147d5368d1d3422b5ad3470 A photo provided by Nasa Goddard/Intuitive Machines shows a new lunar crater, named McGetchin, photographed by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, on Mar 3. A photo provided by Nasa Goddard/Intuitive Machines shows a new lunar crater, named McGetchin, photographed by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, on Mar 3. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/south-korea-confirms-first-project-under-us350-billion-us-investment-pact-despite-viability-concerns The Business Times en 2026-09-22T14:33:18+08:00 South Korea confirms first project under US$350 billion US investment pact despite viability concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b298a20f8d425185fcb9e7608548fc05cfa4de57f3b08599ec394f56adfcbf1 South Korea’s Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan briefed lawmakers on the plan in a closed-door meeting on Sep 22. South Korea’s Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan briefed lawmakers on the plan in a closed-door meeting on Sep 22. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/manila-taps-indias-gmr-us11-billion-airport-does-it-need-another?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T14:28:31+08:00 Manila taps India’s GMR for US$11 billion airport – but does it need another? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d94f84b4e0b103625bbf689b1ff088dce099f2f968b8d7e759cbe42f7cb9f4aa The Sangley Point International Airport development is a flagship of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s “Build Better More” infrastructure campaign. The Sangley Point International Airport development is a flagship of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s “Build Better More” infrastructure campaign. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/tencent-releases-ai-image-model-catch-bytedance-alibaba The Business Times en 2026-09-22T13:24:17+08:00 Tencent releases AI image model to catch ByteDance, Alibaba https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7fd6b8b5834dc0cbc7d53c50b63308bebeb8c9b8ef3e8ee02409ef1a7c9d9fe7 The Hy Image 3.5 Preview model offers a performance boost over its predecessor and is being integrated across Tencent products. The Hy Image 3.5 Preview model offers a performance boost over its predecessor and is being integrated across Tencent products. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/one-third-singapore-listed-firms-risk-severe-ai-downturn-mas?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T13:00:00+08:00 One-third of Singapore-listed firms at risk in severe AI downturn: MAS https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7884980e133a3bfa06e093426143ff9e99b215198db0e0a32cf7de97e5bba1c6 The logo of the Monetary Authority of Singapore is displayed at the MAS Building in Shenton Way. MAS notes that the possible reassessment of AI-related asset valuations is a key risk factor. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eu-and-philippines-reach-substantial-agreement-free-trade-deal The Business Times en 2026-09-22T12:54:19+08:00 EU and Philippines reach ‘substantial agreement’ on free-trade deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/765c8bc088b9107889f8fc61e7170e77c8df5e3e955fa543a1aa1544d189b63e Both sides said the deal will deepen bilateral trade and investment ties, making them more diversified and resilient amid global volatility. Both sides said the deal will deepen bilateral trade and investment ties, making them more diversified and resilient amid global volatility. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/singapore-always-chooses-singapores-side-amid-us-china-rivalry-chan-chun-sing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T12:49:12+08:00 Singapore ‘always chooses Singapore’s side’ amid US-China rivalry: Chan Chun Sing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8697e89b0cfd748f8c99d720460a279565a2159f6d5cb67b181dae5395622520 Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (left) and RSIS executive deputy chairman Ong Keng Yong at Tuesday’s question-and-answer session. Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (left) and RSIS executive deputy chairman Ong Keng Yong at Tuesday’s question-and-answer session. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/bank-singapore-launches-philanthropic-platform-offering-bespoke-donor-advised-funds?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T12:44:11+08:00 Bank of Singapore launches philanthropic platform offering bespoke donor-advised funds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1cd7b28012e2d82e3ac6e07e5ca66ed18a71a5931804c2a47b3a68d1fb04332f image of key leaders from CFS, Bank of Singapore and TTFA From left: Dr Paul Tan, CEO of CFS; Jean Chia, global chief investment officer, global head of investment and wealth solutions of BOS; Jason Moo, CEO of BOS; and Dickson Lim, head of TTFA. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/new-world-abu-dhabi-investment-authority-talks-us382-million-hotel-sale-singapores-uol The Business Times en 2026-09-22T12:34:12+08:00 New World, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority in talks for US$382 million hotel sale to Singapore’s UOL https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0d54c2c98c23cb238b51461b180df9c319878ff6d55746d189baee69c96925cd New World’s stock price has fallen around 19% in 2026, badly underperforming the wider market. New World’s stock price has fallen around 19% in 2026, badly underperforming the wider market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/alibaba-plans-ai-model-5-trillion-10-trillion-parameters-unveils-new-chip The Business Times en 2026-09-22T12:05:17+08:00 Alibaba plans AI model with 5 trillion to 10 trillion parameters, unveils new chip https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/adb2f0736cd6186b7d0af0d6bb4818f7f5da19897bac310658e690b816d2fbce Alibaba’s current flagship model, Qwen 3.8 Max, has 2.4 trillion parameters, meaning the planned model would be roughly two to four times larger. Alibaba’s current flagship model, Qwen 3.8 Max, has 2.4 trillion parameters, meaning the planned model would be roughly two to four times larger. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/safran-launches-us22-million-landing-gear-mro-facility-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T11:16:39+08:00 Safran launches US$22 million landing gear MRO facility in Singapore  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/613cb47ec011e456b068536d0ba16c9312d9b3757db239f2e8937f31164c7c5b Safran Landing Systems Services Singapore’s new 7,500 sq m facility at 66 Loyang Way is expected to begin full operation in October. Safran Landing Systems Services Singapore’s new 7,500 sq m facility at 66 Loyang Way is expected to begin full operation in October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/rbas-bullock-says-higher-unemployment-would-ease-price-pressure The Business Times en 2026-09-22T10:31:31+08:00 RBA’s Bullock says higher unemployment would ease price pressure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cccef8635ba4adac29d5a1860a112d4794926fc89b458282a83feab3e554a877 Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock spoke days before August jobs data is released, with economists expecting unemployment to be unchanged. Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock spoke days before August jobs data is released, with economists expecting unemployment to be unchanged. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sk-hynix-samsung-gain-asian-stocks-climb-after-tech-powers-wall-street The Business Times en 2026-09-22T10:28:05+08:00 SK Hynix, Samsung gain as Asian stocks climb after tech powers Wall Street https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b995dd54b8005b92c565baa5d51a8af97e541093af2a80c55b088e8fd6b17a74 South Korea’s benchmark Kospi Index jumped 1.8% as MSCI’s gauge of Asian shares rose 1%, heading for a fifth day of gains.  South Korea’s benchmark Kospi Index jumped 1.8% as MSCI’s gauge of Asian shares rose 1%, heading for a fifth day of gains.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/chinese-inflows-drive-deutsche-banks-hong-kong-wealth-boom The Business Times en 2026-09-22T09:45:26+08:00 Chinese inflows drive Deutsche Bank’s Hong Kong wealth boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d5dcdc0e87fdb3a79fe7c5ba8a9ea8078232f743c6a5c4290201f328faf5520f The German lender aims to boost its wealth AUM to top one trillion euros (US$1.1 billion) by 2028.  The German lender aims to boost its wealth AUM to top one trillion euros (US$1.1 billion) by 2028.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australias-victoria-state-bans-data-centres-residential-areas-amid-growing-opposition The Business Times en 2026-09-22T09:05:33+08:00 Australia’s Victoria state bans data centres from residential areas amid growing opposition https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d02987dc90d9a7e5cf6a67bbbe4fe72a89104676617fd915d79b15187689da4b Under new rules in Victoria, data centres will not be allowed in residential areas, with a mandatory buffer zone of 150 m from any houses.  Under new rules in Victoria, data centres will not be allowed in residential areas, with a mandatory buffer zone of 150 m from any houses.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/radiant-world-table-shows-six-lenders-us870-million-exposure The Business Times en 2026-09-22T09:00:05+08:00 Radiant World table shows six lenders with US$870 million exposure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1616657a0e6ed1ef1eb043a1a3a6afd2e5529d47e5c3f0b69d73e64c960d0b82 At least two lenders under receivables financing facilities have accused iron ore trader Radiant World in legal proceedings of providing falsified documents. At least two lenders under receivables financing facilities have accused iron ore trader Radiant World in legal proceedings of providing falsified documents. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/singapores-bdx-starts-construction-640-mw-ai-data-centre-indonesia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T09:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s BDx starts construction of 640 MW AI data centre in Indonesia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/572d0d55a832e188667fdd4ebfb93157eef8bd8d69579b3bd457ed0787402876 The groundbreaking ceremony for CGK4. The campus is expected to be developed over about three years. The groundbreaking ceremony for CGK4. The campus is expected to be developed over about three years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/paid-press-release/singaporean-founded-carminer-app-brings-pricing-transparency-to-singapore-car-sellers The Business Times en 2026-09-22T09:00:00+08:00 Singaporean founded Carminer app brings pricing transparency to Singapore car sellers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4ad1b721a2ea619bc4f69dcf3fae78f20f3a8f99baa5cf558009ce97689f6b0c The Carminer app combines vehicle pricing insights with tools to help Singapore owners manage the sale of their car. The Carminer app combines vehicle pricing insights with tools to help Singapore owners manage the sale of their car. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-mapletree-logistics-trust-seatrium-keppel-dc-reit-food-empire?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:43:37+08:00 Stocks to watch: Mapletree Logistics Trust, Seatrium, Keppel DC Reit, Food Empire https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdc473d0c779464c09bb6219efeccb90dc1fd46779e81e73e6c2b4a5271e5d93 image of a mapletree sign on a building Mapletree Northwest Logistics Park (Phase 1 and 2) in Shanghai, China, will be sold for 323 million yuan (US$48.2 million). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australian-regulator-warns-private-credit-firms-more-enforcement-after-bathla-insolvency The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:39:08+08:00 Australian regulator warns private credit firms of more enforcement after Bathla insolvency https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7892fc2062813de9e770e0db2db751e39ef9c022df35cb98f15d71e2f424771e There has been increased focus in recent years on the country’s A$200 billion private credit market, where the bulk of the lending has gone to real estate. There has been increased focus in recent years on the country’s A$200 billion private credit market, where the bulk of the lending has gone to real estate. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/seouls-green-space-battleground-its-mayor-and-south-koreas-president The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:37:38+08:00 Seoul’s green space is a battleground for its mayor and South Korea’s president https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/92fdf7b8455f818cbea6f0e1f2b8aaeb02bd6271de17a8b6d26016b36da8a792 Asked why Yongsan Park mattered so much to Seoul residents, mayor Oh Se-hoon described South Korea’s capital as “a city of water and mountains” that nonetheless thirsts for green space, Asked why Yongsan Park mattered so much to Seoul residents, mayor Oh Se-hoon described South Korea’s capital as “a city of water and mountains” that nonetheless thirsts for green space, https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/metas-new-muse-ai-app-tops-charts-draws-strong-reviews The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:36:57+08:00 Meta’s new Muse AI app tops charts, draws strong reviews https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/055922df9c8739073a532e580ad088000ae499728a823b22a09a10dbeb509e6b Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s vision of making personalised AI assistants may finally be resonating with the broader consumer. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s vision of making personalised AI assistants may finally be resonating with the broader consumer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-stresses-backing-japan-south-korea-and-taiwan-ahead-trump-xi-summit The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:19:21+08:00 US stresses backing for Japan, South Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2bfe289ece8d387a1baa3c121ca9d4751daf87cc8bce29fa0399fb19c70d73f US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (centre) met with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun (left) and Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in New York on Sep 21. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (centre) met with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun (left) and Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in New York on Sep 21. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-edges-higher-lower-oil-prices-damp-chance-rate-hikes The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:16:38+08:00 Gold edges higher as lower oil prices damp chance of rate hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/802d8338bea9ffdddb57b14631febddd61fc82365bd59aa990ede1265db1125b The decline in oil prices has reduced inflationary concerns, a tailwind for gold that typically benefits when rates are lower. The decline in oil prices has reduced inflationary concerns, a tailwind for gold that typically benefits when rates are lower. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/seatrium-allocates-s200-million-new-share-buyback-programme?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:12:35+08:00 Seatrium allocates S$200 million for new share buyback programme https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1cdba4c30475acc68c449607373a3d5cfdfb1dfd7003db79e6a27c62e9aba35a Logo of Seatrium The offshore and marine player’s previous buyback programme totalled S$100 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-leader-says-us-deal-close-denies-re-routing-china-goods The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:10:46+08:00 Vietnam leader says US deal close, denies re-routing China goods https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be66867160826e2478f67ab3b7968006c614c530d00ea9106681e883ba1861a0 Vietnam President To Lam said he wants to increase high-tech imports of US aircraft, nuclear power and road and railway infrastructure. Vietnam President To Lam said he wants to increase high-tech imports of US aircraft, nuclear power and road and railway infrastructure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/startups/syfe-crosses-s20-billion-aum-mark-tracks-growth-investment-and-trading-segments?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T08:00:00+08:00 Syfe crosses S$20 billion AUM mark, tracks growth from investment and trading segments https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d6ad925d7cd4231d90363c60e898d762459c67d7d563531c7759e7168b0bb921 The bulk of the growth in Syfe’s assets under management has been from existing users, says Dhruv Arora, CEO and founder of the wealth platform. The bulk of the growth in Syfe’s assets under management has been from existing users, says Dhruv Arora, CEO and founder of the wealth platform. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/flights-gradually-resume-major-us-east-coast-airports-after-disruption-grounds-thousands The Business Times en 2026-09-22T07:49:28+08:00 Flights gradually resume at major US East Coast airports after disruption grounds thousands https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/458c8cc3e4a8ad7241a3e35db7dcc0614a9807e4b06ac83ebf9e425b72ed91bf More than half of all flights were cancelled at Newark (pictured), a major United Airlines hub. United said it issued a travel waiver to help impacted passengers. More than half of all flights were cancelled at Newark (pictured), a major United Airlines hub. United said it issued a travel waiver to help impacted passengers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/worlds-top-rare-earth-magnet-maker-gives-xi-leverage-over-us The Business Times en 2026-09-22T07:18:11+08:00 World’s top rare-earth magnet maker gives Xi leverage over US https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60999225cd64f46db5caeae9a37dfbf505280da18d732124463392c4efe77f4a A monument featuring a stylised molecular structure in Baotou, China, China’s rare earths capital. A monument featuring a stylised molecular structure in Baotou, China, China’s rare earths capital. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/investors-need-brace-higher-rate-world?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T07:00:00+08:00 Investors need to brace for a higher-rate world https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cbd8ba7b6a546176a6ad716482e7686d1b9e2cedf87b7d5f2643548e106eedf5 Markets have seemed to take some comfort from US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh’s apparent resolve to quell inflation. Markets have seemed to take some comfort from US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh’s apparent resolve to quell inflation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/why-are-some-central-banks-raising-rates-and-others-holding-them The Business Times en 2026-09-22T07:00:00+08:00 Why are some central banks raising rates and others holding them? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/403334b4e09548c95ae557a22ee1ca1777d5c37c16eacbe8e2b11d520298b412 BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda links the rate hikes by the Fed, ECB and BOJ to common pressures from the Middle East energy shock and strong AI expenditure. BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda links the rate hikes by the Fed, ECB and BOJ to common pressures from the Middle East energy shock and strong AI expenditure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/macquarie-trims-singtel-target-price-s4-98-keeps-outperform-rating?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T07:00:00+08:00 Macquarie trims Singtel target price to S$4.98, keeps ‘outperform’ rating https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a5022a53246e8562e248aa8fa136ee516019ffec0db519c00a4a472f05361852 Macquarie expects Singtel’s core business to expand by 12% in FY2027, outpacing its management’s current low-to-mid single-digit growth guidance.  Singtel’s core business is expected to expand by 12% in FY2027, outpacing its management’s current low-to-mid single-digit growth guidance.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/comfortdelgros-digital-core-helps-integrate-acquisitions-while-supporting-existing-operations?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T07:00:00+08:00 ComfortDelGro’s ‘digital core’ helps integrate acquisitions while supporting existing operations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e6f84eb52f0edd518b5ee7a215cf6b2a696d38fb95e68c2f12167f4a34dee9a6 Taxis bearing the logo of Singapore transport group ComfortDelGro. The group plans to consolidate the bespoke solutions that its subsidiaries use in the UK and Europe into a single platform to bring processes and data together. CDG plans to consolidate the bespoke solutions that its subsidiaries use in the UK and Europe into a single platform to bring processes and data together. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/why-best-annual-report-one-helps-investors-understand-company-better?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T07:00:00+08:00 Why the best annual report is one that helps investors understand the company better https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2218597f47f6861323586bd4da159c75114bb3eb3901ec45c9f9534d50747176 Singapore CBD skyline One aspect of risk management that remains relatively underdeveloped is business continuity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/cnn-ms-now-and-politico-sue-trump-challenging-white-house-ban The Business Times en 2026-09-22T06:49:19+08:00 CNN, MS Now and Politico sue Trump, challenging White House ban https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/416b8de2b5c262aee4c4b0a33a43af8a8cd8ada03e3a37eb3fc3c0b16c9bc1e9 Signs at the Associated Press booth at the White House after President Trump banned three major news outlets from the White House, Washington, D.C., Sep 21, 2026. Signs at the Associated Press booth at the White House after President Trump banned three major news outlets from the White House, Washington, D.C., Sep 21, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/paramount-wins-warner-bros-takeover-after-settling-states-union-lawsuits The Business Times en 2026-09-22T06:43:00+08:00 Paramount wins Warner Bros takeover after settling states, union lawsuits https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5068dc5e6c49bdde9d3ac2b3788d25b50bd03b34a9ff00b7db96c711379b82b0 Paramount will produce 30 movies in each of the first two years of the deal, and 32 movies in each of the following three years. Paramount will produce 30 movies in each of the first two years of the deal, and 32 movies in each of the following three years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/houthis-push-control-yemen-highlands-trump-reportedly-calls-us-strikes The Business Times en 2026-09-22T06:22:25+08:00 Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump reportedly calls off US strikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bb27a934b27728f295eeb16ec9b78b173756a417bff5ca705382565cb77961ab Displaced people at a makeshift camp in Yemen’s Taiz province on Sep 21 amid the flare-up in fighting between Houthi fighters and Yemeni government forces. Displaced people at a makeshift camp in Yemen’s Taiz province on Sep 21 amid the flare-up in fighting between Houthi fighters and Yemeni government forces. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uks-burnham-announce-new-ai-defence-partnership-us The Business Times en 2026-09-22T06:18:41+08:00 UK’s Burnham to announce new AI defence partnership with US https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60dbc5bc35a409d60487ede079c3dae7658fe7f875931c3679495a8a5915e1b8 British PM Andy Burnham is expected to announce that the country will tackle global challenges such as AI when it hosts G20 next year. British PM Andy Burnham is expected to announce that the country will tackle global challenges such as AI when it hosts G20 next year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-falls-two-week-low-gulf-supply-outlook-improves The Business Times en 2026-09-22T06:03:28+08:00 Oil falls to two-week low as Gulf supply outlook improves https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f571fc97d4edb2d9139e118db3b00f0438d4b8956c2a4ea09c382ec13cab3e5 Oil prices appear to be falling on the back of media reports that Iran may be willing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices appear to be falling on the back of media reports that Iran may be willing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-rallies-tech-banks-strength-oil-prices-retreat The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:53:54+08:00 Europe’s Stoxx 600 rallies on tech, banks strength as oil prices retreat https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed 1.02 per cent higher at 641.93 on Monday, marking its biggest one-day jump since Jul 2. The Stoxx 600 closed 1.02 per cent higher at 641.93 on Monday, marking its biggest one-day jump since Jul 2. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-nasdaq-notches-record-high-close-ai-optimism-reignites-and-treasury-yields-retreat The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:42:54+08:00 US stocks: Nasdaq notches record-high close, AI optimism reignites and Treasury yields retreat https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2bd5447aec1da5365094da66611a9df311c8cfccabab2ee9a28242c7983dc97d The Nasdaq gained 2.26 per cent to close at 27,122.09 points on Monday. The Nasdaq gained 2.26 per cent to close at 27,122.09 points on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/networks-and-chill-aseans-biggest-ev-startup-you-havent-heard?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:00:00+08:00 Networks and chill: Asean’s biggest EV startup you haven’t heard of https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/16bbd62c0e13f61778b67cd01b0e17869b21e4b081936093878dc6bda11b6907 What about cold chain logistics makes it worth pursuing, and where does the value come from? What about cold chain logistics makes it worth pursuing, and where does the value come from? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/singapore-corporate-awards-2026/balancing-growth-and-resilience-strategic-insights-singapores-top-financial-leaders?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:00:00+08:00 Balancing growth and resilience: Strategic insights from Singapore’s top financial leaders https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ec335e2f535411c53f96f048601f69ecc501cfbb26a1b37d651b58c83123156 From left: Arthur Lang, group chief financial officer, Singtel; William Tan, group chief financial officer, Tiong Woon Corporation Holding and Jim Teh, group head, corporate development, Pan-United Corporation.  From left: Arthur Lang, group chief financial officer, Singtel; William Tan, group chief financial officer, Tiong Woon Corporation Holding and Jim Teh, group head, corporate development, Pan-United Corporation.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/singapore-corporate-awards-2026/striking-right-balance-strategy-culture-and-continuity-highest-level?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:00:00+08:00 Striking the right balance: Strategy, culture, and continuity at the highest level https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/575cb79eb1a249693dccc5bef3ca1e126f1316b8771180da024c3d55c79306ca From left: Piyush Gupta, chairman, Keppel; Teo Ming Kian, chairman, Singapore Technologies Engineering; Ho Kwon Ping, founder and executive chairman, Banyan Group and Michael Ang, executive director and chief executive officer, Tiong Woon Corporation Holding. From left: Piyush Gupta, chairman, Keppel; Teo Ming Kian, chairman, Singapore Technologies Engineering; Ho Kwon Ping, founder and executive chairman, Banyan Group and Michael Ang, executive director and chief executive officer, Tiong Woon Corporation Holding. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/singapore-corporate-awards-2026/turning-risk-competitive-advantage-drives-growth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:00:00+08:00 Turning risk into a competitive advantage that drives growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/18fca3a1fcaaa0efba308134f4d22258d5f1b3b7190e80045dc8e311c9e5f4c0 Embedding risk culture so deeply into organisations empowers their leadership to take bolder, calculated risks in an era of constant disruption. Embedding risk culture so deeply into organisations empowers their leadership to take bolder, calculated risks in an era of constant disruption. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-corporate-awards-2026/we-dont-want-stay-we-are-ceo-patrick-ng-builds-more-resilient-huationg?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:00:00+08:00 ‘We don’t want to stay as we are’: CEO Patrick Ng builds a more resilient Huationg https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f5fe56fccfaa660ad393341766265c30c6f50a378359cd7bbc1a71a0f04e6ef2 Patrick Ng, CEO and executive director at Huationg Global, was named the Best CEO in the small-cap category at the 2026 Singapore Corporate Awards.  Patrick Ng, CEO and executive director at Huationg Global, was named the Best CEO in the small-cap category at the 2026 Singapore Corporate Awards.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-corporate-awards-2026/bani-mulia-steers-samudera-shipping-safety-turbulent-times?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:00:00+08:00 Bani Mulia steers Samudera Shipping to safety in turbulent times https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b65c7a9a976761627ddf5999384f62084e33569516c57ed210714fd013d5d07 Group CEO Bani Mulia has been named the best CEO for the mid-cap category for listed companies at the Singapore Corporate Awards this year. Group CEO Bani Mulia has been named the best CEO for the mid-cap category for listed companies at the Singapore Corporate Awards this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/singapore-corporate-awards/singapore-corporate-awards-2026/not-done-keppel-ceo-loh-chin-hua-transformed-group-says-theres-still-lot-do?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-22T05:00:00+08:00 ‘Not done’: Keppel CEO Loh Chin Hua transformed the group, but says there’s ‘still a lot to do’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a9e0bffc5982f7b85362410ecf876464815c4244c54fc473113832eeb905efaf “Even though we were making good profits, the valuation we attracted from the market was not that attractive,” says Keppel CEO Loh Chin Hua on the group’s old conglomerate structure. “Even though we were making good profits, the valuation we attracted from the market was not that attractive,” says Keppel CEO Loh Chin Hua on the group’s old conglomerate structure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/32-companies-6-individuals-bag-accolades-singapore-corporate-awards-2026?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T22:30:00+08:00 32 companies, 6 individuals bag accolades at Singapore Corporate Awards 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/33d86dc7d34a9184f4c600f8a98016c799c61fe290582bcc6e325f71b6a26a50 Singapore Corporate Award 2026 Best Managed Board Award gold winners, from left: Piyush Gupta, chairman, non-executive and independent director of Keppel; Teo Ming Kian, chairman of ST Engineering; Ho Kwon Ping, founder and executive chairman of Banyan Tree; Michael Ang, executive director and CEO of Tiong Woon Corporation. Singapore Corporate Award 2026 Best Managed Board Award gold winners, from left: Piyush Gupta, chairman, non-executive and independent director of Keppel; Teo Ming Kian, chairman of ST Engineering; Ho Kwon Ping, founder and executive chairman of Banyan Tree; Michael Ang, executive director and CEO of Tiong Woon Corporation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/tough-ai-questions-looming-over-trump-xi-summit The Business Times en 2026-09-21T22:25:39+08:00 The tough AI questions looming over the Trump-Xi summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1bbc86acdd29002ac5150fd4d6dccacf83c38d24590464c91bf3b5e45f69351c Both the US and China see AI as the new focal point of their economic rivalry, and US President Donald Trump (right) has declared that “whoever wins AI, wins”. Both the US and China see AI as the new focal point of their economic rivalry, and US President Donald Trump (right) has declared that “whoever wins AI, wins”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us-wall-st-opens-higher-ai-stocks-advance-oil-slides The Business Times en 2026-09-21T22:05:56+08:00 US: Wall St opens higher as AI stocks advance, oil slides https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b2ec43e8568a53d125a9874f5d3d423de9f5f3734914c94f03d24060ffb51846 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rises 254.1 points, or 0.49 per cent, at the open to 51936.76. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rises 254.1 points, or 0.49 per cent, at the open to 51936.76. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/yen-slips-intervention-threat-persists-us-dollar-steady The Business Times en 2026-09-21T21:13:54+08:00 Yen slips as intervention threat persists, US dollar steady https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60aa9a0b34e34819290b535bd46e918c4f78f5574f595b52d04bd40d48aa4161 The yen had firmed to its strongest level in seven months in early September, but has since surrendered some of those gains. The yen had firmed to its strongest level in seven months in early September, but has since surrendered some of those gains. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/bitcoin-jumps-over-us84800-after-etf-flows-turn-positive The Business Times en 2026-09-21T20:52:40+08:00 Bitcoin jumps to over US$84,800 after ETF flows turn positive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c128e64df0d848884cf3cd8c7b68f2bee71f3186b6a0fd39babf729c48902588 Bitcoin open interest on the options trading platform Deribit was heavily dominated by calls, signalling bullish sentiment.  Bitcoin open interest on the options trading platform Deribit was heavily dominated by calls, signalling bullish sentiment.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/eu-require-data-centres-disclose-energy-and-water-efficiency The Business Times en 2026-09-21T20:26:04+08:00 EU to require data centres to disclose energy and water efficiency https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8863123bad7447644013103bd5ca411f0c9983fe5575fcb739232620c226b457 The EU wants to treble its data centre capacity over the next seven years to support the rapid development of AI. The EU wants to treble its data centre capacity over the next seven years to support the rapid development of AI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/ura-review-guidelines-floor-space-give-developers-more-design-flexibility-chee-hong-tat?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T20:00:48+08:00 URA to review guidelines on floor space to give developers more design flexibility: Chee Hong Tat https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/032089b3d999f61648df46ac94d52c32ed2fc51fd54a70d5784543c360beb81e A higher volume of allowable GFA, or greater flexibility in the mix of use of GFA, can significantly improve the development potential and economics of a project.  A higher volume of allowable GFA, or greater flexibility in the mix of use of GFA, can significantly improve the development potential and economics of a project.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/vietnam-stocks-slip-first-day-ftse-emerging-market-benchmarks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T19:24:21+08:00 Vietnam stocks slip on first day in FTSE emerging-market benchmarks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9c32366d5d3917e4774cfa983432717140b547835dd1767044d6597857248e0f Vietnam's finance ministry in Hanoi. Reforms by the country’s regulators helped secure FTSE Russell’s reclassification of the country’s stock market to “secondary emerging-market” status. Vietnam's finance ministry in Hanoi. Reforms by the country’s regulators helped secure FTSE Russell’s reclassification of the country’s stock market to “secondary emerging-market” status. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/south-east-asia-uniquely-positioned-capitalise-ai-boom-china-asean-panel?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T19:22:15+08:00 South-east Asia uniquely positioned to capitalise on AI boom: China-Asean panel  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cf5e9460d6a1e12f59ade93e404af7fffd8535fdbe44516efcd96c198d07505a “Over the past one year, South-east Asia has attracted over US$55 billion in committed investment in AI infrastructure …” said Serena Yang (far left), deputy CEO of financial firm, CGI. “Over the past one year, South-east Asia has attracted over US$55 billion in committed investment in AI infrastructure …” said Serena Yang (far left), deputy CEO of financial firm, CGI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mlt-sell-shanghai-property-mapletree-northwest-logistics-park-us48-2-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T19:14:09+08:00 MLT to sell Shanghai property Mapletree Northwest Logistics Park for US$48.2 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdc473d0c779464c09bb6219efeccb90dc1fd46779e81e73e6c2b4a5271e5d93 Mapletree Logistics Trust's portfolio will consist of 168 properties after the divestment.  Mapletree Logistics Trust's portfolio will consist of 168 properties after the divestment.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bessent-hails-very-successful-china-talks-ai-trade The Business Times en 2026-09-21T18:54:35+08:00 Bessent hails ‘very successful’ China talks on AI, trade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4fbf7206e25bd9a495f6f4fda5d4e308c1ec46bbb0f8d76a87af22bfe6a86ace Bessent (left), with Greer, says after meeting China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng that the two sides have agreed to set up a dialogue on AI aimed at reaching a common understanding on goals and threats. Bessent (left), with Greer, says after meeting China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng that the two sides have agreed to set up a dialogue on AI aimed at reaching a common understanding on goals and threats. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-211?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 21) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fea84b2399eea8e3750a8a778772d03b3171f38c796b86399c8720fe54bed0d8 Office workers crossing Church Street outside Capital Square in Singapore. Job vacancies have fallen to 68,600 as at June, with fewer open positions for professionals in financial services as well as information and communications. Job vacancies have fallen to 68,600 as at June, with fewer open positions for professionals in financial services as well as information and communications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/yuan-hits-fresh-multi-year-peak-chinas-central-bank-eases-curb-ahead-trump-xi-summit The Business Times en 2026-09-21T18:42:31+08:00 Yuan hits fresh multi-year peak as China’s central bank eases curb ahead of Trump-Xi summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f4d7831bc88c16fbac047e153c34e57106edd84b3934a23405b567e6c889ecbb Yuan and US dollar banknotes. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has strengthened its official midpoint for the yuan at a faster pace, narrowing its gap with market expectations after it hit its widest level since February. The PBOC has strengthened its official midpoint for the yuan at a faster pace, narrowing its gap with market expectations after it hit its widest level since February. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/singapore-set-aside-s3-7-billion-green-bond-proceeds-electric-rail-expansion-fy2025?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T18:21:38+08:00 Singapore set aside S$3.7 billion of green-bond proceeds for electric rail expansion in FY2025 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f181e9d8300b2b9d87705976336947e9ee4c84de8a0b8759e125cf5d5019dea Since Singapore’s inaugural green-bond issuance in 2022, the government has allocated S$9.3 billion towards financing the development of JRL and CRL.  Since Singapore’s inaugural green-bond issuance in 2022, the government has allocated S$9.3 billion towards financing the development of JRL and CRL.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-clears-way-open-idx-ownership-paves-way-danantara-take-stake?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T18:15:00+08:00 Indonesia clears way to open IDX ownership, paves way for Danantara to take stake https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c30fc2153267f2e449f492bf1b8e386b96232c77c7c82f0769603747cc8e4c3d The IDX currently has 90 securities companies registered as exchange owners and trading participants. The IDX currently has 90 securities companies registered as exchange owners and trading participants. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-asia-markets-end-higher-monday-sti-0-3?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T18:08:24+08:00 Singapore, Asia markets end higher on Monday; STI up 0.3% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8aca3d510d1014a441c3c8fb7673069c567ad868f8e4cbcc9f39eaf82e34f131 Among the STI constituents, Seatrium was the worst performer on Sep 21 with a 3.3% or S$0.07 fall to S$2.05. Among the STI constituents, Seatrium was the worst performer on Sep 21 with a 3.3% or S$0.07 fall to S$2.05. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-needs-more-diverse-high-growth-listings-given-large-cap-dominance-panellist?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T18:08:05+08:00 Singapore needs more diverse, high-growth listings given large-cap dominance: panellist https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a40e35e8ae3d2e7cffa9e420fc5817afbbfbc7663fff62094062e8fa9c3736f A man walks into the SGX Centre at Shenton Way, Singapore. The Republic has pushed to revive the Singapore Exchange in recent years, partly by supporting small and mid-cap plays.  Singapore has to provide more unique investment opportunities that are different from what is available elsewhere, to attract more Chinese investors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-confirms-xi-visit-us-sep-23-25-trump-talks The Business Times en 2026-09-21T17:58:26+08:00 China confirms Xi to visit the US from Sep 23-25 for Trump talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a00d858aad33c8cb474d59f8c0e8e675f5ab73e40cb4565de582e21c815bf32 US President Donald Trump (left) with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14. US President Donald Trump (left) with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/oil-shock-raises-risk-metals-shock-ev-sales-accelerate The Business Times en 2026-09-21T17:51:02+08:00 Oil shock raises risk of metals shock as EV sales accelerate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fdacc95a5f21985d36946371736731852d47ed5acace8cc90dec0dea6592820f Electric vehicles charging in the parking lot If the electric vehicle sector is shifting out of the slow lane, it will mean more ​pressure on already stressed metal supply chains. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/who-gets-ahead-enterprise-consulting-business-ai-now-game?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T17:12:34+08:00 Who gets ahead in the enterprise consulting business with AI now in the game? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/66996cb1990c51d955d8d203e2779e7b379f790432582822537375df39bdf138 Traditional giants in consulting services, such as Accenture, are losing ground to AI pilots; but how the AI is deployed will be key. Traditional giants in consulting services, such as Accenture, are losing ground to AI pilots; but how the AI is deployed will be key. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-should-bump-incentives-woo-advanced-chipmakers-nomura-analyst?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T17:10:46+08:00 Malaysia should bump up incentives to woo advanced chipmakers: Nomura analyst https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/46aa844b9c4650bdd897636a605ede53f1859973900e03241195275a70b2613f From left: Hasif Murad, CEO of Nomura Asset Management Malaysia; Leslie Yap, managing director and country head of Nomura Asset Management Malaysia; Takeshi Kawamoto, senior analyst at Nomura Asset Management UK; and Mohd Aris Mohd Sharif, portfolio manager at Nomura Asset Management Malaysia portfolio manager, at the media briefing in Kuala Lumpur. From left: Nomura Asset Management’s Hasif Murad, Leslie Yap, Takeshi Kawamoto and Mohd Aris Mohd Sharif at the media briefing in Kuala Lumpur. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/hong-kong-listing-spree-brings-us1-8-billion-market-one-day The Business Times en 2026-09-21T16:57:37+08:00 Hong Kong listing spree brings US$1.8 billion to market in one day https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9465c239fc8a8a74c32db2ad7b11aff4ebfb6fbad3387438f15640e08822ee44 Companies have raised more than US$45 billion so far, data compiled by Bloomberg show. Companies have raised more than US$45 billion so far, data compiled by Bloomberg show. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/typhoon-approaches-eastern-japan-prompting-flood-and-landslide-warnings The Business Times en 2026-09-21T16:25:50+08:00 Typhoon approaches eastern Japan, prompting flood and landslide warnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e21eecdb94207af16dbc803f390c8d6117b3ecce425d5d46f3a699bc73abaed2 Heavy rain has already drenched the Izu Islands and parts of Japan’s Pacific coast, with some locations recording more than 300 mm of rainfall since Sep 19. Heavy rain has already drenched the Izu Islands and parts of Japan’s Pacific coast, with some locations recording more than 300 mm of rainfall since Sep 19. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/asean-public-markets-need-better-investability-access-attract-chinese-investments-panellists?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T15:31:43+08:00 Asean public markets need better investability, access to attract Chinese investments: panellists https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/efe9086759c896f3bc3e8b303c631975812372424777481702c417bf332f81a8 Asean capital markets pose challenges for Chinese investors, said panellists at CGS’ China-Asean Business Leaders Summit on Monday (Sep 21). Asean capital markets pose challenges for Chinese investors, said panellists at CGS’ China-Asean Business Leaders Summit on Monday (Sep 21). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/new-world-development-gets-shanghai-bourse-nod-us570-million-reit-listing The Business Times en 2026-09-21T15:31:28+08:00 New World Development gets Shanghai bourse nod for US$570 million Reit listing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/17b8d7735c4c8f0d661da5343f07344384a78a1dd8df508b87acdef63cbebbeb The firm said it expects to subscribe for 20% of total units at listing, while external investors would take the remaining 80% for an aggregate 3.05 billion yuan. The firm said it expects to subscribe for 20% of total units at listing, while external investors would take the remaining 80% for an aggregate 3.05 billion yuan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/xi-rolls-trump-summit-chinas-trade-engine-roaring The Business Times en 2026-09-21T15:09:33+08:00 Xi rolls into Trump summit with China’s trade engine roaring https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0ef47f983c8b99129af4fa0d86964044d7cb3fc71403d63b9e077b43b595cd4 Some US allies in Asia expect Xi to push Trump to soften Washington’s support for Taiwan, the democratically governed island claimed by Beijing. Some US allies in Asia expect Xi to push Trump to soften Washington’s support for Taiwan, the democratically governed island claimed by Beijing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/humanoid-robot-sales-tally-hit-7000-globally-last-year The Business Times en 2026-09-21T14:42:41+08:00 Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/732db89504c9d90de255b99c9d3bf7dff0940d7eb1c3487de3ecf9c476b0b672 China, the world’s largest market for industrial robots, recently showcased humanoid running and boxing at its robot games. China, the world’s largest market for industrial robots, recently showcased humanoid running and boxing at its robot games. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trump-xi-summit-will-be-maintenance-check-not-breakthrough?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T14:27:32+08:00 The Trump-Xi summit will be a maintenance check, not a breakthrough https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/050e7cb941b5c68938c1214a10c908d4946c641055a7066947475ac6c54baee9 This week’s visit will be the second meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and US President Donald Trump this year, after Trump’s state trip to Beijing in May. This week’s visit will be the second meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and US President Donald Trump this year, after Trump’s state trip to Beijing in May. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/archaeologists-decode-rules-ancient-roman-board-game The Business Times en 2026-09-21T14:18:59+08:00 Archaeologists decode rules of an ancient Roman board game https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/87248d323a99d548b1dfb7a1fd25b1ea7440334be344f89a7c68387bb398be04 A study in the journal “Antiquity” proposes that this unassuming artifact, an 8-by-6-inch chunk of limestone found in the Het Romeins Museum in the Netherlands, is actually an ancient Roman board game. A study in the journal “Antiquity” proposes that this unassuming artifact, an 8-by-6-inch chunk of limestone found in the Het Romeins Museum in the Netherlands, is actually an ancient Roman board game. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/jane-streets-us15-billion-loss-prompts-fed-boe-scrutiny-banks-trading-firm-exposure-ft The Business Times en 2026-09-21T13:59:49+08:00 Jane Street’s US$15 billion loss prompts Fed, BoE scrutiny of banks’ trading-firm exposure: FT https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69e201b53b37a9d2167ee7ef49f6f8bf1e66d21ff0d1ace480bc1744d7574516 The central banks are now seeking information on the trading firms’ risk appetite and how banks’ exposure to them evolved throughout the trading day. The central banks are now seeking information on the trading firms’ risk appetite and how banks’ exposure to them evolved throughout the trading day. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/these-european-cities-say-they-have-too-many-tourists-why-are-their-airports-growing The Business Times en 2026-09-21T13:38:45+08:00 These European cities say they have too many tourists. Why are their airports growing? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d360ba399d0257564f80900bd76a4cccbcf227f78dc050e5e6f5827ac265992e Across Europe, airports are expanding to meet growing travel demand as the cities they serve struggle to contain floods of visitors. Across Europe, airports are expanding to meet growing travel demand as the cities they serve struggle to contain floods of visitors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/ed-sheeran-apologises-fans-after-palestinian-debate-splinters-tour?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T13:35:12+08:00 Ed Sheeran apologises to fans after Palestinian debate splinters tour https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a03b5d25eb41cac4c6fd2ef811b05b2ddc8d27d75a431ee9b082e64ed02882d5 Ed Sheeran performs during his Loop Tour at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, US, Sep 19, 2026. Ed Sheeran performs during his Loop Tour at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, US, Sep 19, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/fitch-affirms-danantara-investment-management-bbb-keeps-negative-outlook?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T13:19:19+08:00 Fitch affirms Danantara Investment Management at ‘BBB’, keeps negative outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e12b0d98d1cd742d7d46c29124e53810c933072db66d4593527c0c7fe649bdbe Fitch also maintains DIM’s “AAA” national long-term rating, with a stable outlook.  Fitch also maintains DIM’s “AAA” national long-term rating, with a stable outlook.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/socgen-hikes-profitability-target-new-strategic-plan The Business Times en 2026-09-21T13:03:46+08:00 SocGen hikes profitability target in new strategic plan  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/df1b1bcdd5bcb443a622fdfd6945b976fce3b87abd342cf38ee0e3a194a1dd91 SocGen said it would reduce overall costs to below 16.3 billion euros by 2029, a drop of 2 per cent versus 2026 levels. SocGen said it would reduce overall costs to below 16.3 billion euros by 2029, a drop of 2 per cent versus 2026 levels. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/making-ai-trustworthy-does-not-constrain-growth The Business Times en 2026-09-21T13:00:00+08:00 Making AI trustworthy does not constrain growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7340aefe48730ec96030be63f8beaf2230c295aec036b369a91a2a19d2e8ff62 Enterprises will not hand over proprietary data, workflows and decision rights to models they do not trust. Enterprises will not hand over proprietary data, workflows and decision rights to models they do not trust. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/geopolitical-risks-remain-top-risk-more-investors-looking-increase-cash-exposure-marsh-survey?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T13:00:00+08:00 Geopolitical risks remain top risk; more investors looking to increase cash exposure: Marsh survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4fb34c72bee4753d55ede068941fd40f4b99707280c0d40900fa309016506be6 Investments in infrastructure, specifically those in energy, are now regarded as an opportunity providing long-term income. Investments in infrastructure, specifically those in energy, are now regarded as an opportunity providing long-term income. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/can-first-time-homebuyer-couple-earning-s18000-month-afford-new-ec-unit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T12:48:47+08:00 Can a first-time homebuyer couple earning S$18,000 a month afford a new EC unit? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f59171733c143d7e858645cc8f31a2474ca685c67455d4fa394c1dc28d046756 image of various types of housing in Singapore Buying a new EC unit can be a cost-effective way to get into private homeownership. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hong-kong-weighs-tougher-climate-finance-disclosures-banks The Business Times en 2026-09-21T12:37:02+08:00 Hong Kong weighs tougher climate finance disclosures for banks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/028bc2c0f9f59d40f77592927c7b6d8a8bdbf808438ad731607761ee579cab8f Hong Kong’s recently released first five-year economic plan states it aims to stop using coal for electricity generation by 2035. Hong Kong’s recently released first five-year economic plan states it aims to stop using coal for electricity generation by 2035. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/china-globalising-its-carbon-market-and-creating-win-win-scenario-world The Business Times en 2026-09-21T12:30:00+08:00 China is globalising its carbon market – and creating a win-win scenario for the world https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7d857daa218133d2f8392253c226be0e0566ba4cf6c9b0067e52dd4449dd9a20 Carbon markets still remain fragmented by geography, regulation and eligibility rules. Carbon markets still remain fragmented by geography, regulation and eligibility rules. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/inside-jefferies-months-long-tussle-glencore-over-radiant The Business Times en 2026-09-21T12:27:00+08:00 Inside Jefferies’ months-long tussle with Glencore over Radiant https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b1602ff8a99e3d19226bbf537cef22cdffbe6ac584667bc997496d5fb87ed4f5 Jefferies, through a Point Bonita fund called LAM Trade Finance Group II, financed billions of dollars of receivables for Radiant World and Sapphire Minmetals.  Jefferies, through a Point Bonita fund called LAM Trade Finance Group II, financed billions of dollars of receivables for Radiant World and Sapphire Minmetals.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/sbf-launches-tool-help-firms-assess-future-readiness-address-capability-gaps?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T12:00:00+08:00 SBF launches tool to help firms assess ‘future readiness’, address capability gaps https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b7e06e529ba4863578c17134040ec76fc90805f469421bc2b17da46dc9ea7f13 From left: SBF CEO Kok Ping Soon; BCG Singapore managing director and senior partner Mariam Jaafar; and RSM Singapore head of advisory Terence Ang speaking to media ahead of the launch event. From left: SBF CEO Kok Ping Soon; BCG Singapore managing director and senior partner Mariam Jaafar; and RSM Singapore head of advisory Terence Ang speaking to media ahead of the launch event. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/laid-locals-take-longer-find-work-q2-2026-job-vacancies-shrink-6-4-mom?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T12:00:00+08:00 Laid-off locals take longer to find work in Q2 2026; job vacancies shrink 6.4%: MOM https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fea84b2399eea8e3750a8a778772d03b3171f38c796b86399c8720fe54bed0d8 Job vacancies have fallen to 68,600 as at June, with fewer open positions for professionals in financial services as well as information and communications. Job vacancies have fallen to 68,600 as at June, with fewer open positions for professionals in financial services as well as information and communications. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/australia-warns-risks-ageing-population-falling-birth-rates The Business Times en 2026-09-21T11:54:02+08:00 Australia warns of risks from ageing population, falling birth rates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d3ba63b24e2450788d84b908fa6abab1981efc51feb269d8db359cd8fb58de83 For decades, Australia has sustained population growth by relying on immigration to offset low birth rates. For decades, Australia has sustained population growth by relying on immigration to offset low birth rates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-joins-ftse-russell-emerging-market-benchmark The Business Times en 2026-09-21T11:25:54+08:00 Vietnam joins FTSE Russell emerging market benchmark https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d5d5b5b308d21e87b95ffca0f2b59a6b0b1fc420f3793a88efcf1e28f4b885c Vietnam’s benchmark stock index opened up 0.54% on Sep 21, led by banks, before retreating slightly.  Vietnam’s benchmark stock index opened up 0.54% on Sep 21, led by banks, before retreating slightly.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/pacing-ai-development-possible-how-can-singapore-contribute The Business Times en 2026-09-21T11:00:00+08:00 Pacing AI development is possible. How can Singapore contribute to this? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59cad074c24f7b90f5beb8ef2227f14514f1bab7d32ea8edfaa83fea5f8d4d49 image of singapore’s skyline Singapore’s unique institutional setting and policy ecosystem allows it to serve as a convenor and testbed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/mutual-gain-trump-xi-talks-could-mean-us6-billion-us-natural-gas-china The Business Times en 2026-09-21T10:35:56+08:00 ‘Mutual gain’: Trump-Xi talks could mean US$6 billion of US natural gas for China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/369fe44eb756293c16ed75abfcfcb0743941359fa62aad9980712473c0a92286 For the US, this could mean an eye-catching number at a time when its producers are expanding and in need of fresh commitments.  For the US, this could mean an eye-catching number at a time when its producers are expanding and in need of fresh commitments.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/softbank-group-launches-over-us10-billion-bonds-openai-investment The Business Times en 2026-09-21T10:28:37+08:00 Softbank Group launches over US$10 billion in bonds for OpenAI investment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/adce91b7d00a3772f641ba9e30ba1b7c0d54558e6adf1cee283d5e1699d66da3 Proceeds will be used to fund SoftBank’s US$10 billion payment for the third tranche of its follow-on investment in OpenAI and for general corporate purposes. Proceeds will be used to fund SoftBank’s US$10 billion payment for the third tranche of its follow-on investment in OpenAI and for general corporate purposes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/if-ai-has-one-five-chance-destroying-us-what-do-we-do-remaining-four The Business Times en 2026-09-21T10:00:00+08:00 If AI has a one-in-five chance of destroying us, what do we do with the remaining four? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c7ffb7ef278f401ddf2d461d61215682b8c2257a5ad35f831888e5214162cc29 Nine of the 12 leading AI companies had set thresholds for when models warrant caution, only to move the goalposts as competitive pressures mounted. Nine of the 12 leading AI companies had set thresholds for when models warrant caution, only to move the goalposts as competitive pressures mounted. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/not-just-warehouse-industrial-players-pump-hundreds-millions-high-spec-automated-logistics-assets?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T10:00:00+08:00 Not just a warehouse: Industrial players pump hundreds of millions into high-spec automated logistics assets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/88f669d6f1faba7187fc5325d311c18482ebe2e6f791f4ad373d22d1e05c0d33 CapitaLand and Taiwanese partner Ally Logistic Property break ground in September on their S$260 million Omega 1 Singapore project. CapitaLand and Taiwanese partner Ally Logistic Property break ground in September on their S$260 million Omega 1 Singapore project. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/qatar-energy-chief-says-bessent-wrong-about-hormuz-becoming-worthless The Business Times en 2026-09-21T09:51:13+08:00 Qatar energy chief says Bessent ‘wrong’ about Hormuz becoming worthless https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4ae20ced9a257ad1e1726b243faad418f34017933d37e567f6520b8448aa0624 Noting that Hormuz is a key passage for trade beyond oil and gas, Qatari Energy Minister Saad Al-Kaabi does not think the strait “is ever going to be obsolete”. Noting that Hormuz is a key passage for trade beyond oil and gas, Qatari Energy Minister Saad Al-Kaabi does not think the strait “is ever going to be obsolete”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/tech-leads-shares-higher-asia-ai-demand-wall-street-futures-edge The Business Times en 2026-09-21T09:36:17+08:00 Tech leads shares higher in Asia on AI demand; Wall Street futures edge up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/576379fd9b262cea3ff6f561c0b8ee408498abfab27b0eac89455cf2a93ddaf4 South Korea’s tech-heavy index gained in morning trade on Sep 21, while MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan also rose. South Korea’s tech-heavy index gained in morning trade on Sep 21, while MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan also rose. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ubs-ceo-ermotti-warns-against-harsh-capital-rules-ahead-vote The Business Times en 2026-09-21T09:32:57+08:00 UBS CEO Ermotti warns against harsh capital rules ahead of vote https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c65f87166aec7482282aa01923ee74ad0b0ad4467c7c128df124b48a453a14ec UBS' CEO Sergio Ermotti said the government’s plan to make the bank back its foreign units with 100% Common Equity Tier 1 capital is excessive. UBS' CEO Sergio Ermotti said the government’s plan to make the bank back its foreign units with 100% Common Equity Tier 1 capital is excessive. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-rare-earth-magnet-exports-us-drop-xi-trump-meet The Business Times en 2026-09-21T09:17:42+08:00 China rare earth magnet exports to US drop before Xi-Trump meet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6c57799ecb7b4895f499f123523a99000fe43c68a4bbd1f8f2e6bdbd04be65b8 Shipments of magnets to the US dropped 21% in August to 512 tonnes from July, according to Chinese customs data released on Sep 20.  Shipments of magnets to the US dropped 21% in August to 512 tonnes from July, according to Chinese customs data released on Sep 20.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-wants-use-planned-washington-triumphal-arch-military-complex-drones-and-snipers The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:52:37+08:00 Trump wants to use planned Washington triumphal arch as military complex for drones and snipers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3805d0a5cc846fe7775587af5e546c38e6b1b50345c231392d12c68e863817a9 The Memorial Bridge near Memorial Circle in Arlington, Virginia, which is the proposed site for Trump's triumphal arch. The Memorial Bridge near Memorial Circle in Arlington, Virginia, which is the proposed site for Trump's triumphal arch. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/extreme-weather-upends-sunshine-patterns-major-solar-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:47:09+08:00 Extreme weather upends sunshine patterns in major solar markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/42a637a88751c87e80f508e41a622355c206bccca8e3f717b268f473b474b06a The wider variations do not undercut the investment thesis for renewables so much as they highlight the need for more granular weather data. The wider variations do not undercut the investment thesis for renewables so much as they highlight the need for more granular weather data. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-suntec-reit-boustead-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:31:58+08:00 Stocks to watch: Suntec Reit, Boustead Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2571c3f7867e34f825f90b75d237669028e327ecc7c206b6bc58342acdf94fa0 Suntec Reit says it will focus on the growth of its Singapore assets while reducing its overseas exposure. Suntec Reit says it will focus on the growth of its Singapore assets while reducing its overseas exposure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/suntec-reit-increase-singapore-focus-sell-three-australia-properties?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:31:06+08:00 Suntec Reit to increase Singapore focus, sell three Australia properties https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b4af5b3aded2bb5d6ecc150516501dfda44067407ae7b0035872985b45e8fc3 The macroeconomic and political stability, together with the Singdollar’s strength, supports the case for growing the Reit’s investment in the Republic, says the manager. The macroeconomic and political stability, together with the Singdollar’s strength, supports the case for growing the Reit’s investment in the Republic, says the manager. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/australias-labor-government-extends-slide-opinion-polls The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:28:45+08:00 Australia’s Labor government extends slide in opinion polls https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/935e6f401eeea150120bc717b0828e0dd4281fdca4427e28f3e2075412130f58 Australian PM Anthony Albanese’s Labor party polled 27 per cent in a new survey, compared with 37 per cent a year earlier. Australian PM Anthony Albanese’s Labor party polled 27 per cent in a new survey, compared with 37 per cent a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-steadies-traders-weigh-inflation-and-fed-hike-outlook The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:24:35+08:00 Gold steadies as traders weigh inflation and Fed hike outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1dea99b6412cdbb5162d6a2b840397b3a6b1916b1955ceb75d9a8c550819c870 Higher energy prices reinforce bets on interest rates staying elevated for longer, a negative for non-yielding bullion. Higher energy prices reinforce bets on interest rates staying elevated for longer, a negative for non-yielding bullion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-securities-commission-ask-listed-firms-el-nino-plans-eyes-closer-middle-east-ties The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:15:25+08:00 Malaysia’s Securities Commission to ask listed firms for El Nino plans, eyes closer Middle East ties https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad98f02b43b9103d8a9a62380f65e0dd75f69e1042c95dd37a5eef64ea0ad201 Drier conditions can hit crop yields and strain water supplies, posing a particular risk to Malaysia’s key palm oil industry. Drier conditions can hit crop yields and strain water supplies, posing a particular risk to Malaysia’s key palm oil industry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uk-property-asking-prices-rise-first-time-may-rightmove The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:01:16+08:00 UK property asking prices rise for first time since May: Rightmove https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e73d88da51138ab2a1539449f405bf98a773d8ff4975bc5a81a901e33102b7e The number of homes available to purchase in the UK hit a 12-year high in August. The number of homes available to purchase in the UK hit a 12-year high in August. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/inside-24-hours-laid-bare-tatas-brutal-power-struggle The Business Times en 2026-09-21T07:20:36+08:00 Inside the 24 hours that laid bare Tata’s brutal power struggle https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5681544f9edadac1d096ff2b67ecd766f45287a251a693b2ef7aca39676f31f8 Tata Sons’ directors voted to extend Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran’s tenure for another five years and planned to move forward with steps toward a public listing. Tata Sons’ directors voted to extend Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran’s tenure for another five years and planned to move forward with steps toward a public listing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/chinas-pinglu-canal-likely-benefit-singapore-other-south-east-asia-ports-long-term?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T07:00:00+08:00 China’s Pinglu Canal likely to benefit Singapore, other South-east Asia ports in the long term https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2dd8f0d6536c1d42d07cd96a5be27680e0ed4b4017ce752188ad16144edda4e0 The Pinglu Canal is regarded as a pivotal development for Guangxi. The Pinglu Canal is regarded as a pivotal development for Guangxi. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights87?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T07:00:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a8c627067003b24ed0ceb750c25e35b0fa35a3f8d248f362ab31e677a1c59a7f A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Sep 18, 2026). A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Sep 18, 2026). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/climate-action-needs-reset-cop31-offers-crucial-window The Business Times en 2026-09-21T07:00:00+08:00 Climate action needs a reset. COP31 offers a crucial window for that https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f33b39eadc99a73ab7d0db6c96acfdd54cccdf527879a31235378b45b9cbb0a0 Photovoltaic panels at Bucharest, Romania. The world overestimated its capacity to unlock clean energy at scale and underestimated the complexity of replacing coal and hydrocarbons. The world overestimated its capacity to unlock clean energy at scale and underestimated the complexity of replacing coal and hydrocarbons. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nasdaq-100-coils-above-its-averages-fed-turns-hawkish?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T07:00:00+08:00 Nasdaq 100 coils above its averages as Fed turns hawkish https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/169f8fe41a0f1b32a71cc24ff5df98af20669b2baab7ebfb07063957d5e57b6a The Nasdaq 100’s primary trend is still upward but momentum is flagging.  The Nasdaq 100’s primary trend is still upward but momentum is flagging.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-threatens-iran-economic-collapse-or-leaderships-destruction-teheran-vows-retaliation The Business Times en 2026-09-21T06:56:31+08:00 Trump threatens Iran with economic collapse or leadership’s destruction; Teheran vows retaliation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cdab36721a51184b7a3a7960779f8b2c0f65fd424f8bd2c4c83a8dbf3b525515 Black smoke billowing from the area of Riyadh’s main international airport following strikes by the Houthis on the Saudi capital on Sep 19. Black smoke billowing from the area of Riyadh’s main international airport following strikes by the Houthis on the Saudi capital on Sep 19. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-hits-over-1-week-low-hopes-boost-diplomacy-iran-war The Business Times en 2026-09-21T06:40:08+08:00 Oil hits over 1-week low on hopes of boost to diplomacy in Iran war https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c00d4d325bfd28e02b0668617f5df9da09a549893d967340d250a5987169d82 Smoke rises from the fuel storage depot at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sep 19, 2026. Smoke rises from the fuel storage depot at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sep 19, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/far-left-party-wins-berlin-election-another-defeat-merzs-ruling-coalition The Business Times en 2026-09-21T06:26:41+08:00 Far-left party wins Berlin election, another defeat for Merz’s ruling coalition https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b1fbf139cebae1eec5f1377d2b1ad733ddc7a2deacad90c20ab6cc7796cfb7d5 The Left Party’s candidate Elif Eralp gives her celebratory speech as exit polls are announced after voting ended in Berlin, Germany, Sep 20, 2026. The Left Party’s candidate Elif Eralp gives her celebratory speech as exit polls are announced after voting ended in Berlin, Germany, Sep 20, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/feds-kashkari-says-inflation-still-too-high-all-aspects-us-economy The Business Times en 2026-09-21T06:09:22+08:00 Fed’s Kashkari says inflation is still too high in ‘all aspects’ of US economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e90f9b80d494273cbc2457e595860c14880c0eb083fb98aec8d7afb0b5cbec1 The Fed’s job is to get inflation back down to the central bank’s 2 per cent target, Neel Kashkari said. The Fed’s job is to get inflation back down to the central bank’s 2 per cent target, Neel Kashkari said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/macron-carney-pledge-closer-ties-amid-strains-trump The Business Times en 2026-09-21T05:53:17+08:00 Macron, Carney pledge closer ties amid strains with Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/42b31bccce4510dc44329edeff8b37e8a1460b24b0bc2f5f7842ee14cec2c733 France's President Emmanuel Macron and Canada's PM Mark Carney take a selfie as they meet in the small French territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France, Sep 20, 2026. France's President Emmanuel Macron and Canada's PM Mark Carney take a selfie as they meet in the small French territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France, Sep 20, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/ask-vs-answer-human-edge-ai-cant-replicate?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T05:00:00+08:00 Ask vs answer: the human edge AI can’t replicate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59f8dfda1b1423c495f601f86fc6d12c82c19919f61396265311434fd21edb88 Would you let AI manage your money the way it manages your inbox? Would you let AI manage your money the way it manages your inbox? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/incredible-holdings-says-independent-director-assisting-cad-mas-probe?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T19:38:40+08:00 Incredible Holdings says an independent director is assisting in CAD, MAS probe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15da9ed9d08495eb98f959c18ee69980d8f8d396508d762805425344c4164ad3 Generic image of SGX logo Incredible Holdings was told by Singapore Exchange Securities Trading that it was deemed a cash company from May 28 as it no longer had a revenue-generating business.