https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/federal-reserves-hammack-barkin-favour-gradual-rate-hike-path-lower-inflation The Business Times en 2026-11-06T11:13:10+08:00 Federal Reserve’s Hammack, Barkin favour gradual rate-hike path to lower inflation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/44bb14ff7a711f8e68cf2e9844d6babbeefdccca5452246ca39aeb9a5e2cb592 The Fed left its benchmark interest rate within the 3.75 to 4 per cent range last week. The Fed left its benchmark interest rate within the 3.75 to 4 per cent range last week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/databricks-thinks-ai-discourse-around-roi-plays-its-favour?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T11:00:00+08:00 Databricks thinks AI discourse around ROI plays into its favour  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/809741646c081a942b5b139cea61e00394209d26fe3967b4a209a57305a3db0a image of databricks’ co-founder Arsalan Tavakoli-Shiraji Databricks co-founder Arsalan Tavakoli-Shiraji speaking at the official opening of its Singapore office. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/ai-backlash-could-threaten-anthropic-ipo-timing-potential-investors-say The Business Times en 2026-11-06T10:35:25+08:00 AI backlash could threaten Anthropic IPO timing, potential investors say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a5843bda990e5c6a70b740f4daa642623a9965548ec9dbf1ed1808c4f8fd5f3f A delay could also pose a threat to the broader stock market, which is heavily weighted toward large technology firms. A delay could also pose a threat to the broader stock market, which is heavily weighted toward large technology firms. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mask-distribution-haze-shelters-cease-nov-7-haze-subsidy-scheme-end-nov-12?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T10:14:17+08:00 Mask distribution, haze shelters to cease by Nov 7; haze subsidy scheme to end from Nov 12 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c977d17ae6b687af1494907b78fded57fe1350971c5c41123eb6595f9679fc3 Distribution of masks islandwide will conclude at 6pm on Nov 7. Distribution of masks islandwide will conclude at 6pm on Nov 7. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/watches-jewellery/10-watch-highlights-s3-billion-money-laundering-auction?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T10:00:00+08:00 10 watch highlights from the S$3 billion money laundering auction https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f978b4a16b9ba237d9c74fa5078dc93dc16a12781b4f70306d08c21167693858 Two platinum Patek Philippe watches up for sale: the 5270P Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (top), estimated at S$125,000 to S$180,000; and the 5520P Alarm Travel Time, estimated at S$90,000 to S$120,000. Two platinum Patek Philippe watches up for sale: the 5270P Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (top), estimated at S$125,000 to S$180,000; and the 5520P Alarm Travel Time, estimated at S$90,000 to S$120,000. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/watches-jewellery/s3-billion-money-laundering-case-rare-pateks-and-rolexes-diamond-covered-hermes-and-more-head?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T10:00:00+08:00 S$3 billion money laundering case: Rare Pateks and Rolexes, diamond-covered Hermes and more head to auction https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0fc4e10a7078086adc34148e6a056eb34e7bc302f8a2d6e9828b74f88db151c Several rare Patek Philippe timepieces come with low reserve prices. Several rare Patek Philippe timepieces come with low reserve prices. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/pap-co-opts-jeffrey-siow-top-leadership-body-along-ng-chee-meng-sim-ann-and-chan-hui-yuh?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T09:39:00+08:00 PAP co-opts Jeffrey Siow to top leadership body, along with Ng Chee Meng, Sim Ann and Chan Hui Yuh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b98f30c099c7a4e33e3ff009b3b5764f5e927b8934526a77356a5cda1049871d (Clockwise from top left) Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow has been co-opted to the PAP’s top leadership body, along with Ng Chee Meng, Sim Ann and Chan Hui Yuh. (Clockwise from top left) Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow has been co-opted to the PAP’s top leadership body, along with Ng Chee Meng, Sim Ann and Chan Hui Yuh. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-tech-stocks-plunge-nasdaq-bloodbath-spills-region?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T09:23:24+08:00 Singapore tech stocks plunge as Nasdaq bloodbath spills into region https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f18ff839c8e93c16a7ae2b3a7aec02849e2d7b965ae3b6ccb7d3f3778fc2193 All STI counters had dropped, with Yangzijiang Shipbuilding leading the decline, down 8.4%, or S$0.39, at S$4.26 as at 9.48 am. All STI counters had dropped, with Yangzijiang Shipbuilding leading the decline, down 8.4%, or S$0.39, at S$4.26 as at 9.48 am. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/woman-linked-cambodia-based-scam-syndicate-prince-holding-group-be-charged?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T09:20:14+08:00 Woman linked to Cambodia-based scam syndicate Prince Holding Group to be charged https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/33ccc09c12602e917e08609c6b4c83387a4d4b5e6cec66c1847e5d3b6e2fcc13 Singaporean Chen Xiuling, also known as Karen Chen, was arrested at Changi Airport on Nov 5. Singaporean Chen Xiuling, also known as Karen Chen, was arrested at Changi Airport on Nov 5. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/investors-wipe-us2-5-trillion-nasdaq-blue-tsunami-prompts-ai-fears The Business Times en 2026-11-06T09:02:30+08:00 Investors wipe US$2.5 trillion off Nasdaq as blue tsunami prompts AI fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d41e229945452355acec64bb4218d7ccce2f4a0941214b2bee2791c1d284c58b AI and semiconductor companies have come under increasing scrutiny in the last several weeks. AI and semiconductor companies have come under increasing scrutiny in the last several weeks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/paid-press-release/synology-sets-out-singapores-next-step-in-turning-ai-ambition-into-business-results The Business Times en 2026-11-06T09:00:00+08:00 Synology sets out Singapore’s next step in turning AI ambition into business results https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/caff339ab749c9e03b8e822043ca30cab3e1323c58a19e83c5d61bfa5ae1af7a (Left) Emily Oh, Singapore Country Manager, and (Right) Antoine Yang, Southeast Asia Head, at Synology Annual Press Event 2026. (Left) Emily Oh, Singapore Country Manager, and (Right) Antoine Yang, Southeast Asia Head, at Synology Annual Press Event 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-ocbc-ihh-healthcare-flct-singpost-koh-brothers-eco-engineering?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T08:37:48+08:00 Stocks to watch: OCBC, IHH Healthcare, FLCT, SingPost, Koh Brothers Eco Engineering https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/80f2b3a703c6ef1a7cd4690fc45ea08a897f146399446f07c7c99b3f258dab51 OCBC’s Q3 earnings of S$2.04 billion have come in slightly above estimates. OCBC’s Q3 earnings of S$2.04 billion have come in slightly above estimates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/flct-h2-dpu-flat-s0-0295-despite-higher-revenue-property-income?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T08:27:50+08:00 FLCT H2 DPU flat at S$0.0295 despite higher revenue, property income https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8b17e5c8879530935f0bfccc194cdd91c15fdb1b84cb2c2805d02b7ea18e5384 The Tube, an industrial property in Germany, is part of Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust's portfolio. The Tube, an industrial property in Germany, is part of Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust's portfolio. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singpost-h1-profit-183-7-s55-9-million-sale-and-leaseback-hdb-shophouses?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T08:24:34+08:00 SingPost H1 profit up 183.7% at S$55.9 million on sale and leaseback of HDB shophouses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/648fb51a6ecf90d490f4032f0ce803906f95b2840c1bfc8c8013f3ce3547060e SingPost declares an interim dividend of S$0.0015 per share, up from S$0.0008 a year earlier. SingPost declares an interim dividend of S$0.0015 per share, up from S$0.0008 a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/apple-raises-us7-5-billion-investment-grade-debt-offering The Business Times en 2026-11-06T08:24:17+08:00 Apple raises US$7.5 billion from investment-grade debt offering https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e17ea165ffec04a912a6d0ac4535cd237c2a9d25073fc58dacda1410b129ebf Apple raised US$4.5 billion when it last sold bonds in May 2025. Apple raised US$4.5 billion when it last sold bonds in May 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-real-wages-rise-ninth-month-september-backing-boj-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-11-06T07:59:48+08:00 Japan’s real wages rise for ninth month in September, backing BOJ rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0a3a5c1cea123a2a8c8fb68c844d0f4402898db2f611732f4470c7547572d7e6 Growth in real, or inflation-adjusted, pay picked up from August’s revised 1.6 per cent gain. Growth in real, or inflation-adjusted, pay picked up from August’s revised 1.6 per cent gain. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ocbc-q3-profit-rises-3-s2-04-billion-slightly-above-expectations?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T07:13:42+08:00 OCBC Q3 profit rises 3% to S$2.04 billion, slightly above expectations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/25a47d51016762a232b0b062cadfd69fb3712971f0c43fd8dc28f59a51aaff27 OCBC Centre in Chulia Street, Singapore. OCBC’s Q3 earnings came in slightly above the S$2 billion consensus forecast in a Bloomberg survey of seven analysts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/qantas-hikes-fares-deepens-cuts-flying-fuel-costs-bite The Business Times en 2026-11-06T07:07:55+08:00 Qantas hikes fares, deepens cuts to flying as fuel costs bite https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e08b023c3689ba336651192d7c02f25f27f69f6329bb9ee33ceb03b5f0461383 Qantas’ fuel bill for the final six months of 2026 is expected to be A$3.75 billion (US$2.6 billion), up from a previous forecast of A$3.6 billion. Qantas’ fuel bill for the final six months of 2026 is expected to be A$3.75 billion (US$2.6 billion), up from a previous forecast of A$3.6 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/columns/quantum-threat-has-deadline-what-should-businesses-protect-first?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T07:00:00+08:00 The quantum threat has a deadline. What should businesses protect first? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eb48f54a71285b3420e782bf6ac31840de9f4607f87c90746363e8d9ae374294 Financial records, intellectual property and sensitive communications that must remain confidential for years can be “harvested” today, and exposed later. Financial records, intellectual property and sensitive communications that must remain confidential for years can be “harvested” today, and exposed later. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/your-board-too-polite-be-effective?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-06T07:00:00+08:00 Is your board too polite to be effective? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b8e35fd94b1a1b0abe534f67d0d6bf41f13a01a48fa65c86806e7ed57128e936 How a board balances challenge and harmony depends on its culture, which in turn shapes its effectiveness. How a board balances challenge and harmony depends on its culture, which in turn shapes its effectiveness. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/airbnb-lifts-annual-revenue-growth-forecast-resilient-global-travel-demand The Business Times en 2026-11-06T06:57:35+08:00 Airbnb lifts annual revenue growth forecast on resilient global travel demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d50db81a979fa534494b01eb98d7c6967a4a5d7874b737c3fb6577e5b20b10e2 Airbnb said underlying global travel demand remains healthy, even as it closely monitors ongoing developments in certain regions. Airbnb said underlying global travel demand remains healthy, even as it closely monitors ongoing developments in certain regions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/japanese-savers-move-money-out-banks-bonds-prove-more-attractive The Business Times en 2026-11-06T06:47:00+08:00 Japanese savers move money out of banks as bonds prove more attractive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2fc91805b0e60aca010db2fe0a4442c9c434ffa82aaa4605d5af817189ffdda9 A woman uses an ATM machine at a commercial bank, Tokyo, Japan, June 16, 2026. More people are seeking a safe alternative to bank deposits. A woman uses an ATM machine at a commercial bank, Tokyo, Japan, June 16, 2026. More people are seeking a safe alternative to bank deposits. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ecbs-lagarde-says-data-will-tell-if-december-rate-hike-needed The Business Times en 2026-11-06T06:21:57+08:00 ECB’s Lagarde says data will tell if December rate hike needed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3848725ee943f86155c6841adfe4549e11582bf08b220c80e278a63c5f073514 ECB President Christine Lagarde said energy costs were “bringing growth down and prices up”. ECB President Christine Lagarde said energy costs were “bringing growth down and prices up”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/brent-crude-jumps-settles-over-us3-after-tanker-attacks The Business Times en 2026-11-06T06:08:42+08:00 Brent crude jumps, settles up over US$3 after tanker attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/317082808d783678d3859132cff3347537e372d1e7dcac3c1988dfe810094c7f Brent finished US$3.67 higher, or 3.88 per cent at US$98.29 a barrel on Thursday.  Brent finished US$3.67 higher, or 3.88 per cent at US$98.29 a barrel on Thursday.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/tech-selloff-defence-weakness-weigh-european-shares The Business Times en 2026-11-06T05:59:42+08:00 Tech selloff, defence weakness weigh on European shares https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 closed 0.38 per cent lower at 654.87 points on Thursday. The Stoxx 600 closed 0.38 per cent lower at 654.87 points on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-stocks-nasdaq-posts-biggest-drop-19-months-democrats-midterm-win-fuels-ai-regulation-fears The Business Times en 2026-11-06T05:52:06+08:00 US stocks: Nasdaq posts biggest drop in 19 months as Democrats’ midterm win fuels AI regulation fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f3c16ec140ad3e7e83b74ae493de64cf68c081cb5bee72053ffe46ea0e610b7d The Nasdaq fell 5.52% to 24,315.00 points on Thursday. The Nasdaq fell 5.52% to 24,315.00 points on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/bank-england-raises-rates-first-time-2023-warns-another-move-likely The Business Times en 2026-11-05T23:10:20+08:00 Bank of England raises rates for first time since 2023, warns another move likely https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2e7e10c047452cc69f970dbd981b96cd7c831eb775c4e5fa697f1bd043876cb3 BOE governor Andrew Bailey says: “Today’s increase should not be seen as the first in an inevitable long sequence of hikes. That is not inevitable.” BOE governor Andrew Bailey says: “Today’s increase should not be seen as the first in an inevitable long sequence of hikes. That is not inevitable.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-slumps-sharp-tech-losses-put-nasdaq-course-correction The Business Times en 2026-11-05T22:48:34+08:00 Wall Street slumps as sharp tech losses put Nasdaq on course for correction https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca81f90481b6cc29ca83483ed9e12881055648f97e576c0fb594687305fc6b48 A divided government in Washington could lead to fewer sharp legislative changes and may even make it harder to agree on fiscal spending, says analysts. A divided government in Washington could lead to fewer sharp legislative changes and may even make it harder to agree on fiscal spending, says analysts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/euro-edges-lower-oil-prices-rise The Business Times en 2026-11-05T21:42:31+08:00 Euro edges lower as oil prices rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a9a0e9d258e5a3c78f64dfacd65ed803dab7d71861238953dd3825fdb9f1a2e The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies, is up 0.13% at 101.62. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies, is up 0.13% at 101.62. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-hovers-near-all-time-high-tech-lags The Business Times en 2026-11-05T21:37:07+08:00 Europe’s Stoxx 600 hovers near all-time high; tech lags https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27d2054581d9593998b7ef3735910c313ded6a30921e4e9f42e97a28d1949ebd All major regional benchmarks were also higher, led by a 1.7% gain in Spain’s IBEX. All major regional benchmarks were also higher, led by a 1.7% gain in Spain’s IBEX. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nasdaq-futures-slip-chip-weakness-sp-500-holds-gains The Business Times en 2026-11-05T21:31:50+08:00 Nasdaq futures slip on chip weakness; S&P 500 holds gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b1cd45343978fc99548a2170455a8d2bedcff64ff9ea5341f2fb10edd2b05785 Broader semiconductor stocks extended losses after falling on Nov 4, with Nvidia down 0.8%. Broader semiconductor stocks extended losses after falling on Nov 4, with Nvidia down 0.8%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-firms-announce-fewest-october-job-cuts-three-years-71-less-2025 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T21:26:06+08:00 US firms announce fewest October job cuts in three years, 71% less than in 2025 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0dde0a0f549e06c157ffdbee94fc1b15358074b6630c094dcdf711b7e7a97128 The increase was driven entirely by staffing preparations for the busy holiday shopping period.  The increase was driven entirely by staffing preparations for the busy holiday shopping period.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ex-cathay-cineplex-operator-mm2-asias-restructuring-scheme-gets-creditors-ok?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T21:23:18+08:00 Ex-Cathay Cineplex operator mm2 Asia’s restructuring scheme gets creditors’ OK https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a5853264fb3ca2a2b8800448ac3d5a13304462788d9f7236cc0a218db16dbec Cathay Cineplexes at Downtown East in September 2025, when its ticketing counter bore a notice of provisional liquidation. Cathay Cineplexes at Downtown East in September 2025, when its ticketing counter bore a notice of provisional liquidation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/asia-banks-hit-funding-costs-credit-charges-crimp-profit The Business Times en 2026-11-05T21:01:19+08:00 Asia banks hit as funding costs, credit charges crimp profit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54e991d301dbd5db5bcb42ea92a115fbe190e198de518e663c5932a68540f5d7 Investors have also tempered their exuberance that had driven some bank stocks to record levels earlier in 2026.  Investors have also tempered their exuberance that had driven some bank stocks to record levels earlier in 2026.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ihh-healthcare-cut-close-400-jobs-across-singapore-hong-kong-and-malaysia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T20:42:39+08:00 IHH Healthcare to cut close to 400 jobs across Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab13ddc4190a6dc3db9092a0ee3176dc465d7515d18783baf76d6cbdd90ca64e Clinical services, healthcare professionals and patient-facing teams are not affected, the firm said. Clinical services, healthcare professionals and patient-facing teams are not affected, the firm said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ascendas-firstspace-considering-us500-million-india-ipo-sources The Business Times en 2026-11-05T20:24:27+08:00 Ascendas Firstspace considering US$500 million India IPO: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b31b1e6a2ff2b0d5562cb5746cdd687ade0b27a33c9ec76b115cff9f2a8d229 The move comes as Ascendas Firstspace seeks to tap India’s buoyant equity markets. The move comes as Ascendas Firstspace seeks to tap India’s buoyant equity markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nvidia-chips-pile-hong-kong-china-withholds-import-approval The Business Times en 2026-11-05T19:49:01+08:00 Nvidia chips pile up in Hong Kong as China withholds import approval https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b02b47b0a769f972aeb1f1f9164354a465d2a3055fd4c4a451726ba121c283e4 China has allowed some of the chips to enter the country in recent months but has yet to approve large-volume imports, said people familiar with the matter. China has allowed some of the chips to enter the country in recent months but has yet to approve large-volume imports, said people familiar with the matter. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/jd-vance-repudiates-iran-war-after-republicans-electoral-defeat-us-midterms The Business Times en 2026-11-05T19:30:16+08:00 JD Vance repudiates Iran war after Republicans’ electoral defeat in US midterms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe31eab5ccac718491fa8d760e42dc5b32cc9a24c4c54c67cc2c8d8c998ff3a3 The comments from Vance, who is considered a leading 2028 presidential contender, may be seen as the start of his campaign, a person familiar with the matter said. The comments from Vance, who is considered a leading 2028 presidential contender, may be seen as the start of his campaign, a person familiar with the matter said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/rise-american-chenin-blanc The Business Times en 2026-11-05T19:00:00+08:00 The rise of American chenin blanc https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/946fffc64767886a1af55db93a9727a9ebd2cdb0970ad460a5de4cef8fdb750f A variety of bottles of American chenin blanc. Chenin blanc is one of the world’s most versatile grapes, rivalled only by riesling in its ability to make profound wines with great range. Chenin blanc is one of the world’s most versatile grapes, rivalled only by riesling in its ability to make profound wines with great range. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-nov-52?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Nov 5) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5859dbc581cf480584bcd4688d5a68a8e5cf9c2da4467f1a102ed286337e1830 The dividend per share declared by DBS for Q3 2026 comprises an ordinary dividend of S$0.66 and a capital return dividend of S$0.15. The dividend per share declared by DBS for Q3 2026 comprises an ordinary dividend of S$0.66 and a capital return dividend of S$0.15. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/analysts-trim-uob-target-price-margin-squeeze-and-rising-costs-cloud-2027-outlook?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T18:35:52+08:00 Analysts trim UOB target price as margin squeeze and rising costs cloud 2027 outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83a6891b7c583fa2c31b6e3b90dc616b8224a42677293a8a64fdb95f46933b3f Competition clouds UOB’s net interest margin outlook, but loan growth has risen at the fastest year-on-year pace since Q2 2022, analysts note.  Competition clouds UOB’s net interest margin outlook, but loan growth has risen at the fastest year-on-year pace since Q2 2022, analysts note.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-rise-banks-end-mixed-sti-0-5?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T18:32:42+08:00 Singapore shares rise as banks end mixed; STI up 0.5% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ee287bc216caff2bc66caf552b930a2deff843002fa3cd1f7be2b14830cdd146 UOB is down 1.6%, while DBS has risen 0.6% and OCBC is up 0.3%. UOB is down 1.6%, while DBS has risen 0.6% and OCBC is up 0.3%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/sph-media-launches-multilingual-editions-key-news-titles?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T18:15:06+08:00 SPH Media launches multilingual editions of key news titles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/398c42d5242cfcac24c43148e8a15662ad32881ef21f91a97856bec309e353dc The English edition of Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao on Nov 5. The English edition of Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao on Nov 5. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/no-asean-country-has-figured-out-how-manage-ais-impact-jobs-jasmin-lau?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T18:03:12+08:00 No Asean country has figured out how to manage AI’s impact on jobs: Jasmin Lau https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f218bfca5a533b421e30c955ffcf457fcffb4286159e2632f176f388095b33eb Singapore’s Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau speaks at the 41st Asean Roundtable held by the Iseas-Yusof Ishak Institute. Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau says that Singapore, as Asean chair in 2027, aims to address regional concerns over AI use. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/thrive/career-guide/not-everyone-wants-job-hop-why-some-workers-are-staying-put?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T18:02:50+08:00 Not everyone wants to job-hop: Why some workers are staying put https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a8fc0a65625ddd92a06c626c7222c5a8164c7ce6ecc31cbe9a83adc449d32ed BT BT https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/emirates-h1-net-profit-plunges-66-iran-war-rattles-middle-east-aviation The Business Times en 2026-11-05T17:36:30+08:00 Emirates H1 net profit plunges 66% as Iran war rattles Middle East aviation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5443b40be7c54f90aa75c839f214fbda8b8b12fc77ec4d6af5ed446e8fac635f The war has severely disrupted travel across the region in 2026, triggering widespread flight delays, cancellations and diversions. The war has severely disrupted travel across the region in 2026, triggering widespread flight delays, cancellations and diversions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/royal-group-and-sunset-hospitality-abandon-plans-open-casa-mett-hotel-orchard-road?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T17:25:45+08:00 Royal Group and Sunset Hospitality abandon plans to open Casa Mett hotel off Orchard Road https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f491892ae03945b48364edd95c1718d44b4b0ddff69a3b6b7e857f304c961cd0 Casa Mett was to have opened in early 2027 at 21 Cuscaden Road, where Ming Arcade used to stand. Casa Mett was to have opened in early 2027 at 21 Cuscaden Road, where Ming Arcade used to stand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/wealthy-indonesians-snap-government-bonds-yields-near-8-ocbc?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T17:23:58+08:00 Wealthy Indonesians snap up government bonds as yields near 8%: OCBC https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9cb5225d9c35cff752631a95a9a71de1faabf630b8e797b204028e91b5d20f29 Yields on Indonesia’s benchmark 10-year government bonds stood at around 7.75 per cent on Tuesday (Nov 3). Yields on Indonesia’s benchmark 10-year government bonds stood at around 7.75 per cent on Tuesday (Nov 3). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trumps-midterm-loss-signals-short-term-gain-long-term-pain-china The Business Times en 2026-11-05T17:14:42+08:00 Trump’s midterm loss signals short-term gain, long-term pain for China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/106c45a45eb19187d1a06db2e370f0d2ce98d863d956834c85f9520197e02624 That political humbling should make Trump more wary of unsettling a fragile trade truce with Beijing, some political analysts said. That political humbling should make Trump more wary of unsettling a fragile trade truce with Beijing, some political analysts said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/weak-rupiah-job-crisis-could-test-indonesias-rosy-growth-showing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T16:57:54+08:00 Weak rupiah, job crisis could test Indonesia’s rosy growth showing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dfc660eba9d44add531ecea34a6926278aa060b63f57adcc5102619812be83f7 A man walks past the Indonesia Stock Exchange building in Jakarta. Indonesia’s GDP is up 5.47% year on year in the three months to Sep 30, data shows. Indonesia’s GDP is up 5.47% year on year in the three months to Sep 30, data shows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eu-leaders-aim-appoint-new-ecb-chief-december-official-says The Business Times en 2026-11-05T16:25:12+08:00 EU leaders aim to appoint new ECB chief in December, official says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f27b034f7580c969182da68544020ae446a3cd1c7ac00155099e65879f231b2f ECB president Christine Lagarde announced last week she would step down on Feb 7, 2027, months ahead of the formal end of her mandate. ECB president Christine Lagarde announced last week she would step down on Feb 7, 2027, months ahead of the formal end of her mandate. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-boom-has-fertility-problem The Business Times en 2026-11-05T16:23:10+08:00 The AI boom has a fertility problem https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/438ff9b1c81a1292389b0971c406ba2b1099eab580014c226afab6519bae6788 A father with young children in Toa Payoh, Singapore. The world’s advanced economies could be facing a slow-moving train wreck that they appear powerless to stop. We are no longer producing enough babies. Higher earnings mean a bigger opportunity cost to children. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/style-travel/fast-furious-tourists-flock-japan-taste-tokyo-drift The Business Times en 2026-11-05T16:04:16+08:00 ‘Fast & Furious’ tourists flock to Japan for a taste of Tokyo drift https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/652f4d120dab595b9bbe67e051515604700aa239c52ade15bbb0eec4dd8a1e17 JDM enthusiasts view a car in a car park in Tokyo. In sites around Japan, JDM enthusiasts are showing off their cars, often highly modified Toyota, Honda or Nissan models rarely seen abroad. In sites around Japan, JDM enthusiasts are showing off their cars, often highly modified Toyota, Honda or Nissan models rarely seen abroad. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/great-bread-uneven-cooking-petra-dempsey?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T16:00:00+08:00 Great bread, uneven cooking at Petra Dempsey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5364a3b9b8fa0ec23fe770cbabba1e021185622d36de824dc995e2c4e88abc90 photo of Petra’s main dining room Petra’s main dining room looks out to lush greenery. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/when-american-bard-met-american-pope The Business Times en 2026-11-05T15:42:04+08:00 When the American bard met the American pope https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d46871885a2f142fb08265a4602235ab6a613958f3137a55167b9ad4345c1c83 No exact explanation was given for how Bob Dylan’s meeting with Pope Leo XIV came about. No exact explanation was given for how Bob Dylan’s meeting with Pope Leo XIV came about. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ubs-cuts-about-200-london-jobs-credit-suisse-fusion-ends The Business Times en 2026-11-05T15:39:33+08:00 UBS cuts about 200 London jobs as Credit Suisse fusion ends https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eaa9b6ef3951e35632472cbcc10c3052aa7d56da4693c5a695e3c53d07e305e1 UBS’ combined workforce swelled to just under 120,000 following its historic rescue acquisition of Credit Suisse more than three years ago, and has dropped by about 18% since the takeover. UBS’ combined workforce swelled to just under 120,000 following its historic rescue acquisition of Credit Suisse more than three years ago, and has dropped by about 18% since the takeover. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/softbank-acquisition-abb-robot-unit-blocked-china-regulator-opposed-metas-manus-deal-ft The Business Times en 2026-11-05T15:07:35+08:00 SoftBank acquisition of ABB robot unit blocked by China regulator that opposed Meta’s Manus deal: FT https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f4defe0eceee3015410c9e67ef2fa27e8e43d405d3fbcb2d6ddab3776273106 The Japanese backer of the ChatGPT creator was recently informed of the decision and is now trying to determine whether it can seek approval again. The Japanese backer of the ChatGPT creator was recently informed of the decision and is now trying to determine whether it can seek approval again. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/toyota-posts-first-profit-gain-six-quarters-lifts-annual-outlook-hybrid-sales-shine The Business Times en 2026-11-05T14:24:32+08:00 Toyota posts first profit gain in six quarters, lifts annual outlook as hybrid sales shine https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c9e3d0a92b51b0a792b436b77f6dbd1374d373f082c0c3e5fab4f624a3ae0d15 The results signal the automaker’s strategy of focusing on hybrids is paying off. The results signal the automaker’s strategy of focusing on hybrids is paying off. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/visa-sets-six-global-tech-hubs-singapore-1500-staff-new-paya-lebar-centre?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T14:05:57+08:00 Visa sets up six global tech hubs in Singapore, with 1,500 staff at new Paya Lebar centre https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f5a8e12f08c11d8a1cc34d999f410069a700f9bb6a7d08ca879ea1a4e4f9bde9 Visa’s new hubs will build capabilities in agentic artificial intelligence, next-generation payments and trusted commerce. Visa’s new hubs will build capabilities in agentic artificial intelligence, next-generation payments and trusted commerce. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/irans-irgc-says-two-tankers-and-tugboat-caught-fire-strait-hormuz The Business Times en 2026-11-05T13:53:12+08:00 Iran's IRGC says two tankers and tugboat caught fire in Strait of Hormuz https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b3af7be700ee1559a2093aee6174fb31fea94e8f7d9a65a7e30c4f5cdd91063a Ships near the Strait of Hormuz. One tanker struck a mine while attempting to cross a passage south of the waterway. Ships near the Strait of Hormuz. One tanker struck a mine while attempting to cross a passage south of the waterway. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-retail-sales-growth-accelerates-1-7-september-misses-median-forecast?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T13:00:00+08:00 Singapore retail sales growth accelerates to 1.7% in September, but misses median forecast https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/68db99f0e19c67b8bd76b8fb8d4e0f351d28cff6a91a578ad31dd2d564c52df6 image of apple store The computer and telecommunications equipment category records the largest increase, at 16.5%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-q3-gdp-growth-5-47-beats-expectations The Business Times en 2026-11-05T12:58:45+08:00 Indonesia Q3 GDP growth at 5.47%, beats expectations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/807cb086de2ef668d5f34d2d4af179da06ab2557290d1477e3642a93ac0f3c61 The country’s growth rate fell within Bank Indonesia’s GDP growth outlook range of 4.9 per cent to 5.7 per cent.  The country’s growth rate fell within Bank Indonesia’s GDP growth outlook range of 4.9 per cent to 5.7 per cent.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-hits-two-week-high-dollar-treasury-yields-ease-after-us-midterm-elections The Business Times en 2026-11-05T12:18:18+08:00 Gold hits a two-week high as dollar, Treasury yields ease after US midterm elections https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6bdd3a636e17d7d318750d82ce80220950721d102e43c23a3e1109bebdfdf9d1 Bullion climbed about 3.4 per cent on Wednesday, its biggest daily gain since Aug 19. Bullion climbed about 3.4 per cent on Wednesday, its biggest daily gain since Aug 19. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/legacy-launch-francis-yeoh-and-yeoh-pei-xien-family-unity-and-ytls-next-gen-ventures?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T12:00:00+08:00 From legacy to launch: Francis Yeoh and Yeoh Pei Xien on family unity and YTL’s next‑gen ventures https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/badabf569c3ef956337b950510b84d84fc445ae13df0431d55e9513a7acbad5c Francis Yeoh, executive chairman of YTL, with Yeoh Pei Xien, vice-president of strategy and transformation at YTL Hotels, at The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy symposium on Oct 28. Francis Yeoh, executive chairman of YTL, with Yeoh Pei Xien, vice-president of strategy and transformation at YTL Hotels, at The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy symposium on Oct 28. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-ceos-shift-focus-ai-returns-very-low-tolerance-inefficiency-microsoft-executive?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T12:00:00+08:00 Singapore CEOs shift focus to AI returns, with ‘very low tolerance for inefficiency’: Microsoft executive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4726fdb8ab78569f6be622d411634e0b8e3567fe52c1a8a7051a18efa31e8bed Microsoft’s Judson Althoff says that Singapore serves as not only a business hub, but also as a unique test bed for the tech giant to see how it stacks up against the competition. Microsoft’s Judson Althoff says that Singapore serves as not only a business hub, but also as a unique test bed for the tech giant to see how it stacks up against the competition. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/grabs-singapore-malaysia-businesses-worth-more-share-price-dbs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T12:00:00+08:00 Grab’s Singapore, Malaysia businesses worth more than share price: DBS https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7372346a0a55fb2e99b0540336b889fc78f54441f16e4c942e07f1c16d2c6724 Grab’s Singapore and Malaysia operations are worth about US$3.07 a share, around 6% above its share price of about US$2.90, DBS Group Research says. Grab’s Singapore and Malaysia operations are worth about US$3.07 a share, around 6% above its share price of about US$2.90, DBS Group Research says. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/chinas-huafa-gains-full-support-local-government-amid-bond-selloff The Business Times en 2026-11-05T11:47:45+08:00 China’s Huafa gains ‘full support’ of local government amid bond selloff https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/92b903e39b0b8f7afc1573ae826fc575d03ee2152a7e8c58863b2fd0d6acd755 The company is accelerating property sales and will liquidate idle land assets to raise funds, its chairman Guo Jin said.  The company is accelerating property sales and will liquidate idle land assets to raise funds, its chairman Guo Jin said.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/prudential-posts-slight-rise-third-quarter-new-business-profit The Business Times en 2026-11-05T11:10:01+08:00 Prudential posts slight rise in third-quarter new business profit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/864b58ef98c9821e65943698d1e675cd19b4900fe4eacc6ce644469eb5a47881 New business profit rose 1 per cent in the quarter ended Sep 30 to US$709 million from a year earlier. New business profit rose 1 per cent in the quarter ended Sep 30 to US$709 million from a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/australian-department-store-chain-david-jones-collapses-after-almost-200-years The Business Times en 2026-11-05T10:21:44+08:00 Australian department store chain David Jones collapses after almost 200 years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/981620312de18a357ec4b66d164d67a317240303bf927d1f316ce7dec927bcce David Jones has stores at about 38 locations across Australia and New Zealand. David Jones has stores at about 38 locations across Australia and New Zealand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/george-yeo-adds-100000-wilmar-shares-s2-97-apiece-taking-stake-over-1-million-shares?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T09:55:22+08:00 George Yeo adds 100,000 Wilmar shares at S$2.97 apiece, taking stake to over 1 million shares https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4af06b8bd359b6547e23e91f66e4b995c43bd30d50b0fa6def0294e5b3ff856 Former minister George Yeo bought 100,000 shares in agri-business Wilmar International from the open market at $2.97 each on Nov 4. Former minister George Yeo bought 100,000 shares in agri-business Wilmar International from the open market at $2.97 each on Nov 4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/things-know-about-dbs-incoming-chairman-anthony-lim?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T09:53:59+08:00 Things to know about DBS’ incoming chairman Anthony Lim https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e8c3e4ed1800921ece0fb06441ef32f21641e3fe1d44795e4ca9bc5f719fbf4 image of anthony lim Anthony Lim, who will be taking over as chairman, spent 19 years at Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-japan-debated-need-more-rate-hikes-scope-faster-move-september-minutes-show The Business Times en 2026-11-05T09:43:48+08:00 Bank of Japan debated need for more rate hikes, scope for faster move, September minutes show https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a6f587cc297fb30cd0601ba2010b400373eb7981194173c6fb43f29ad32bd892 The BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 31-year high of 1.25 per cent at its September meeting. The BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 31-year high of 1.25 per cent at its September meeting. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-services-activity-expands-fifth-month-pmi The Business Times en 2026-11-05T09:30:06+08:00 Japan services activity expands for fifth month: PMI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/53f81f609bd71806ac80c259dc6596f215488e3668371a353c54baf549087124 The S&P Global final Japan Services PMI edged higher to 51.7 in October from 51.3 in September. The S&P Global final Japan Services PMI edged higher to 51.7 in October from 51.3 in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/post-midterm-elections-asia-faces-more-constrained-no-less-unpredictable-trump?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T09:15:08+08:00 Post midterm elections, Asia faces a more constrained but no less unpredictable Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ddb2472350be88229c505adc0979f85ab80bbe9de7f605ef5388a6948b46a58a Asia is watching how a weakened US President Donald Trump will wield his power on trade and war. Asia is watching how a weakened US President Donald Trump will wield his power on trade and war. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippine-inflation-hits-more-three-year-high-7-8-october The Business Times en 2026-11-05T09:06:56+08:00 Philippine inflation hits more than three-year high of 7.8% in October https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/71072d7c42b7a939c2980bf1502aa1b1b888cce509994736a6fb47911793984e Higher fuel prices and fares pushed the transport index up to 20.1% in October from 14.6% in September, government data showed. Higher fuel prices and fares pushed the transport index up to 20.1% in October from 14.6% in September, government data showed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/starhill-global-reit-says-dpu-could-take-major-hit-david-jones-voluntary-administration?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T09:05:12+08:00 Starhill Global Reit says DPU could take major hit from David Jones voluntary administration https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/01944318211ba357a5c75077cc7a60984e76926128de486b1030845157698c56 David Jones occupies about 246,526 square feet, or 95.1% of the property’s gross lettable area, as at Jun 30, 2026. David Jones occupies about 246,526 square feet, or 95.1% of the property’s gross lettable area, as at Jun 30, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/democrats-savour-big-wins-congress-trump-shows-his-ballroom-project The Business Times en 2026-11-05T08:56:24+08:00 As Democrats savour big wins in Congress, Trump shows off his ballroom project https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/133e01f9b23c9fe13a9e9515201ebe0d9921b9571ed021d9a75b8a1c864bc92c President Donald Trump watches a beam rise into position at the White House ballroom construction site in Washington, US, Nov 4, 2026. President Donald Trump watches a beam rise into position at the White House ballroom construction site in Washington, US, Nov 4, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-dbs-careit-starhill-global-reit-koh-brothers-eco-engineering?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T08:45:02+08:00 Stocks to watch: DBS, CAReit, Starhill Global Reit, Koh Brothers Eco Engineering https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5859dbc581cf480584bcd4688d5a68a8e5cf9c2da4467f1a102ed286337e1830 DBS’ latest net profit falls short of the S$2.95 billion consensus forecast from a Bloomberg survey.  DBS’ latest net profit falls short of the S$2.95 billion consensus forecast from a Bloomberg survey.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/bank-negara-malaysia-holds-rates-vows-vigilance-inflation-pressures-grow The Business Times en 2026-11-05T08:23:25+08:00 Bank Negara Malaysia holds rates, vows vigilance as inflation pressures grow https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d19c861f3a807a22756132052188367d282cf9e92bbbf81b5b60cfd4bd0ed640 Economic growth is set to stay resilient in 2027, with the AI boom and robust tourist spending boosting Malaysia’s external sector, the central bank says. Economic growth is set to stay resilient in 2027, with the AI boom and robust tourist spending boosting Malaysia’s external sector, the central bank says. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-midterms-markets-cheer-democratic-win-betting-divided-washington-means-fewer-policy-shocks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T08:08:54+08:00 US midterms: Markets cheer Democratic win, betting divided Washington means fewer policy shocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c160b6fcdaae21932476b8597a93c173d0d09d8cfb4c7f2aa523d815742207cf A Democratic sweep of Congress heralded a new political era in Washington and reverberated across global markets, with stocks and bonds rising as the dollar fell. A Democratic sweep of Congress heralded a new political era in Washington and reverberated across global markets, with stocks and bonds rising as the dollar fell. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/expedia-forecasts-downbeat-fourth-quarter-revenue-geopolitical-tensions-weigh The Business Times en 2026-11-05T07:07:42+08:00 Expedia forecasts downbeat fourth-quarter revenue as geopolitical tensions weigh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4664a9fb8035ad86fbf24c0f9db30bfc837e6b5cf4c0dee10fcf24ebb0cebdc7 Expedia projected Q4 revenue in the range of US$3.69 billion to US$3.75 billion. Expedia projected Q4 revenue in the range of US$3.69 billion to US$3.75 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/peter-seah-retire-dbs-chairman-after-16-years-anthony-lim-succeed-him?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T07:00:29+08:00 Peter Seah to retire as DBS chairman after 16 years; Anthony Lim to succeed him https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9966dffb8ea8e74b4c223b066c0359a5f155e667d6bdba44260b49493372ca6e Anthony Lim (far left) has served on the DBS board since April 2020. He will take over the role of chairman from Peter Seah (middle), who will be appointed senior adviser for a year. Anthony Lim (far left) has served on the DBS board since April 2020. He will take over the role of chairman from Peter Seah (middle), who will be appointed senior adviser for a year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/tech-and-banks-take-beating-s-reits-look-safe-shelter-watch-out?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T07:00:00+08:00 As tech and banks take a beating, S-Reits look like safe shelter – but watch out https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6aea07a5ffa197147223cbc5c58a3751328a00cb375e0a88e172e982a3079169 The “resilient” S-Reits sector could start to look like a safe haven, but investors should keep their eyes open - and keep an umbrella handy. The “resilient” S-Reits sector could start to look like a safe haven, but investors should keep their eyes open - and keep an umbrella handy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-stronger-europe-matters-asias-security The Business Times en 2026-11-05T07:00:00+08:00 Why a stronger Europe matters to Asia’s security https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e8c7c965788d55498cb56341af2d4270d2e015b3b50286817458e3b9d38a00d Ukrainian servicemen open fire to shoot down a Russian drone at the site of an underground shelter at a compound of a local school, which was used as a humanitarian aid hub and was hit by a Russian airstrike in the frontline town of Komyshuvakha, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, November 2, 2026. In 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine, and in September 2025 its drones crossed into Poland, prompting Warsaw to invoke Nato’s Article 4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-productivity-gains-should-be-shared-employees The Business Times en 2026-11-05T07:00:00+08:00 AI productivity gains should be shared with employees https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/857bcd90ec1b9001204980a1365eee4d5e4bf85f2c4396b4be8a863ba225a260 Office workers in Raffles Place, Singapore. A company implementing AI to boost productivity should explain how the business will benefit and how employees can participate. A company implementing AI to boost productivity should explain how the business will benefit and how employees can participate. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/paid-press-release/autodesk-and-jtc-sign-mou-on-next-gen-digital-delivery-in-singapores-built-environment The Business Times en 2026-11-05T07:00:00+08:00 Autodesk and JTC Sign MoU on Next-Gen Digital Delivery in Singapore’s Built Environment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dbc7580be2d98be4cea8733a5d4a2228804ad33e97c97fc648a1a94c31a612b8 Jacqueline Poh, Chief Executive Officer, JTC Corporation (L) and Haresh Khoobchandani, Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan, Autodesk (R) Jacqueline Poh, Chief Executive Officer, JTC Corporation (L) and Haresh Khoobchandani, Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan, Autodesk (R) https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/arms-third-quarter-revenue-forecast-above-estimates-investors-unimpressed The Business Times en 2026-11-05T06:43:14+08:00 Arm’s third-quarter revenue forecast above estimates but investors unimpressed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0da2a76018026db76cd63786ea35c237408aceee52c1a0ef0d417e0dd34e67dc Demand for Arm-based technology has benefited from the AI boom. Demand for Arm-based technology has benefited from the AI boom. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-eyes-prime-brokerage-business-q3-profit-falls-5-weaker-trading-income?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-05T06:43:14+08:00 DBS eyes prime brokerage business as Q3 profit falls 5% on weaker trading income https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5859dbc581cf480584bcd4688d5a68a8e5cf9c2da4467f1a102ed286337e1830 DBS building in Singapore. The dividend per share declared by DBS for Q3 comprises an ordinary dividend of S$0.66 and a capital return dividend of S$0.15. The dividend per share declared by DBS for Q3 2026 comprises an ordinary dividend of S$0.66 and a capital return dividend of S$0.15. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/qualcomms-smartphone-chip-sales-miss-estimates-shares-fall The Business Times en 2026-11-05T06:26:20+08:00 Qualcomm’s smartphone chip sales miss estimates, shares fall https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3dfbba46bfb5d64f9f8a457ef625ff0565b7d2dee309eefd5e1b0958c535d03e Revenue from Qualcomm’s handset unit, which makes chips for smartphones, fell 26 per cent to US$5.14 billion in Q4. Revenue from Qualcomm’s handset unit, which makes chips for smartphones, fell 26 per cent to US$5.14 billion in Q4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-falls-fourth-day-expectations-lower-risk-iran-war-escalation The Business Times en 2026-11-05T06:10:08+08:00 Oil falls for a fourth day on expectations for lower risk of Iran war escalation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/280b2b0223e5240dd7711d18073df7a7d8e814ae5af028375a5c953946d8749c Brent futures fell 80 cents, or 0.85 per cent to US$93.82 a barrel as of 0426 GMT on Thursday. Brent futures fell 80 cents, or 0.85 per cent to US$93.82 a barrel as of 0426 GMT on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-jump-over-1-after-democrats-sweep-us-congress-novo-nordisk-surges The Business Times en 2026-11-05T06:02:11+08:00 European shares jump over 1% after Democrats sweep US Congress, Novo Nordisk surges https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index ended 1.82 per cent higher at 657.40 points on Wednesday, its highest since Aug 26. The Stoxx 600 index ended 1.82 per cent higher at 657.40 points on Wednesday, its highest since Aug 26. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-higher-after-democrats-win-congress-data-centre-stocks-tumble The Business Times en 2026-11-05T05:52:46+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends higher after Democrats win Congress; data centre stocks tumble https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f1fa0543703c7c6d2ed5fdc6b1f03add93de3006ff5a8580cf95ee739446c385 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,569.40 points, or 3 per cent, to 53,356.12 on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,569.40 points, or 3 per cent, to 53,356.12 on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-trade-deficit-narrows-slightly-september-imports-hit-record-high The Business Times en 2026-11-05T00:29:44+08:00 US trade deficit narrows slightly in September; imports hit record high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/459662565a2ac7d7d0d36bbf6e65ec6b9f56ea9e3e4fe9a04939fb43d4d2f60d Shipping containers at the Port of Seattle. The US trade deficit narrowed slightly in September, though imports increased to a record high amid robust domestic demand. Domestic demand is being fuelled by resilient consumer spending and an artificial intelligence spending spree by businesses.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/elon-musks-business-empire-tesla-spacex-and-all-braces-impact-after-us-midterms The Business Times en 2026-11-04T23:16:12+08:00 Elon Musk’s business empire – Tesla, SpaceX and all – braces for impact after US midterms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0bd1a95a8875ab442c86bdee495ab5b7726db733655850752bfbae3bf9eb4315 Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla. One of Musk’s biggest challenges after the US midterm elections could be slower approvals for data centres for his rocket-to-AI company SpaceX. One of Elon Musk’s biggest challenges could be slower approvals for data centres for his rocket-to-AI company SpaceX. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-opens-higher-democrats-win-congress-data-centre-stocks-slide The Business Times en 2026-11-04T22:24:43+08:00 Wall Street opens higher as Democrats win Congress; data centre stocks slide https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d683f3918c8e10de306f275c9f9cc8e1395c2fc7a78f83fe893751908ac3019c The AI trade will be in focus after Democrats made gains in key data centre states including Texas and Georgia. The AI trade will be in focus after Democrats made gains in key data centre states including Texas and Georgia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/haze-law-overhaul-gives-it-more-teeth-firms-beyond-its-reach-remain-test?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T22:09:45+08:00 Haze law overhaul gives it more teeth, but firms beyond its reach remain the test https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3d26232ca3834e6780020fefb125ea21c391f0cfac35c0f469c4611d0ac82b8b The amendments to the law come after Singapore’s worst haze episode since 2015. The air quality was unhealthy from Sep 4. The amendments to the law come after Singapore’s worst haze episode since 2015. The air quality was unhealthy from Sep 4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-mortgage-rates-retreat-third-week-while-holding-above-7 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T21:40:40+08:00 US mortgage rates retreat for third week while holding above 7% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ff438ffb0727846375c13235fe4f6f4acdbb41987e311ac07bca9d9b05d0ef4 The contract rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined 7 basis points to 7.3% in the week ended Oct 30, according to Mortgage Bankers Association. The contract rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined 7 basis points to 7.3% in the week ended Oct 30, according to Mortgage Bankers Association. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-plays-down-prospect-strikes-iran-after-republican-midterm-rout The Business Times en 2026-11-04T21:30:35+08:00 Trump plays down prospect of strikes on Iran after Republican midterm rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/609535f206382153af1250b31f4c96eff372894fa212f3132ff28b0a961a7c9a Trump said the Iran war was not a primary reason for the Republicans being routed, although polls consistently showed Americans are against the conflict. Trump said the Iran war was not a primary reason for the Republicans being routed, although polls consistently showed Americans are against the conflict. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ecb-rate-hike-looks-nearly-certain-after-inflation-rises-3-year-high The Business Times en 2026-11-04T21:19:30+08:00 ECB rate hike looks nearly certain after inflation rises to 3-year high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ffa5241ea4b8eb2155ee339bc5a0d9e7635fd8b3a80f34c479c3ca589e9aa95 An exterior view of the European Central Bank. The ECB left rates unchanged last week, but a long list of policymakers have already signalled that another move in December is now likely. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/greenback-slips-democratic-victories-us-midterms-stoke-ai-jitters The Business Times en 2026-11-04T21:08:48+08:00 Greenback slips as Democratic victories in US midterms stoke AI jitters https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e011a70f6ee29cc2843dc77e8566fd4b6cdd414206d5ef4b99979eed3e653fb Democrat supporters in Detroit, Michigan. Democrats have captured majorities in both the Senate and the House in the US midterm elections, even prevailing in states that have long been conservative bastions. Democrats have captured majorities in both the Senate and the House, even prevailing in states that have long been conservative bastions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/how-markets-reacted-democrats-win-us-midterms-stocks-u-turn-gold-gains The Business Times en 2026-11-04T20:01:20+08:00 How markets reacted to Democrats’ win in US midterms: Stocks U-turn, gold gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aadeed2b203dcc997507d8c02c784cd808461ef67201b38c3b7d6666f4dec249 Equities reversed earlier losses, trading firmly in the green, while Treasuries rallied with gold. Equities reversed earlier losses, trading firmly in the green, while Treasuries rallied with gold. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/centurion-accommodation-reits-9m-net-property-income-s117-7-million-beats-forecast-4-8?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T19:58:19+08:00 Centurion Accommodation Reit’s 9M net property income of S$117.7 million beats forecast by 4.8% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8edfd644324b102eccce18c9416dce1089c980a0224a26b8ae95eb9d875f3331 Westlite Ubi is among the assets in Centurion Accommodation Reit's portfolio. Westlite Ubi is among the assets in Centurion Accommodation Reit's portfolio. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/koh-brothers-eco-engineering-plans-s27-6-million-rights-issue-parent-take-s15-1-million-share?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T19:31:16+08:00 Koh Brothers Eco Engineering plans S$27.6 million rights issue; parent to take up S$15.1 million share https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/87443d6a70ac03f9466b0e3be6798112071a47da7f518d8f9a688240da7f047d KBEE will offer up to 563,644,184 new shares at S$0.049 each, on the basis of one rights share for every five existing shares held. KBEE will offer up to 563,644,184 new shares at S$0.049 each, on the basis of one rights share for every five existing shares held. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mainstream-car-coe-charges-new-record-outstrips-luxury-category-car-show-drives-demand?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T19:13:29+08:00 Mainstream car COE charges to new record, outstrips luxury category as car show drives demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/66da18ad3b349546b73be0a6f9dd0b88a75202867a67f748978217bdf570a89d Vehicles including cars in Singapore. The mainstream Category A COE has risen to S$139,001, beating the previous record of S$$133,009 set in early September. The mainstream Category A COE has risen to S$139,001, beating the previous record of S$133,009 set in early September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-end-flat-democrats-win-us-midterm-elections?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T19:11:27+08:00 Singapore stocks end flat as Democrats win in US midterm elections https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ee3b733ebf2af9f85fa358ca3cfbb887f940d3b6ab5defdceef6501da790b3fd DFI Retail Group, the parent of Guardian, is up 6.2% at US$3.75, making it the STI’s biggest gainer on Nov 4. DFI Retail Group, the parent of Guardian, is up 6.2% at US$3.75, making it the STI’s biggest gainer on Nov 4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trumps-midterm-rebuke-gives-trading-partners-room-resist The Business Times en 2026-11-04T19:06:23+08:00 Trump’s midterm rebuke gives trading partners room to resist https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8ad7144dab001eed83cf224789122fecda2fe554c80bc2a38d5f910a61b53107 Chinese President Xi Jinping will think of ways to exploit Trump’s weakened authority, said Saul Eslake, an economist at Corinna Economic Advisory in Australia. Chinese President Xi Jinping will think of ways to exploit Trump’s weakened authority, said Saul Eslake, an economist at Corinna Economic Advisory in Australia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-nov-42?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Nov 4) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/91d54c85c0c013bfae3a0630ddde71bc06b5a763535e15d616113403c338b691 Democrat and pediatrician Annie Andrews triumphed in South Carolina, a state that US President Donald Trump carried by nearly 18 points in 2024. Democrat and pediatrician Annie Andrews triumphed in South Carolina, a state that US President Donald Trump carried by nearly 18 points in 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/indonesian-party-exclusive-due-diligence-buy-income-centre-over-s265-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T18:39:06+08:00 Indonesian party in exclusive due diligence to buy Income Centre for over S$265 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5afebdd46434309e8b30b2a5bd9475b97e8d32c271152ced69854d029e15c835 Income Centre at 75 Bras Basah Road, Singapore. The eight-storey freehold office building is fully occupied by Income Insurance. The eight-storey freehold office building is fully occupied by Income Insurance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/interactive-month-smog?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T18:30:00+08:00 Interactive: A month in the smog https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/03bfba9ae34d9ec36671cfc1a4789b902f1130d36e7a4b0da7b16d04d3c58ddd https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/google-invest-us15-billion-malaysia-2027-and-2028-amid-data-centre-expansion The Business Times en 2026-11-04T18:07:38+08:00 Google to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia in 2027 and 2028 amid data centre expansion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c64cb31a434b7cd693bdce3925cffb624597fa2033e6146687c1b3bbb393c75b Spending will go towards data centre campuses, clean energy, bolstering water security and upskilling workers, Google said on Nov 4. Spending will go towards data centre campuses, clean energy, bolstering water security and upskilling workers, Google said on Nov 4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/markets-are-pushing-electrification-governments-must-push-harder The Business Times en 2026-11-04T18:00:00+08:00 Markets are pushing electrification. Governments must push harder https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e4b3d28ff8a5c9e51262a1219c3c8a3680becaf9f9e81589cb155e182b130f61 This year, 95 countries have introduced emergency price caps, subsidies or fuel-levy cuts to support consumers’ energy needs. This year, 95 countries have introduced emergency price caps, subsidies or fuel-levy cuts to support consumers’ energy needs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/dip-buyers-emerge-tech-stocks-traders-look-past-midterms-focus-fundamentals The Business Times en 2026-11-04T17:37:08+08:00 Dip buyers emerge for tech stocks as traders look past midterms, focus on fundamentals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a2153ead5a792a62f45be56805dcbc8aa3b408df16db0b68bb5ef9c0cd38ca6 While Democrats are known to be less enthusiastic about the AI build-out, effective changes in Washington that slow things down may not happen soon.  While Democrats are known to be less enthusiastic about the AI build-out, effective changes in Washington that slow things down may not happen soon.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/global-asset-managers-warn-geopolitical-and-ai-concentration-risk-need-new-approach-investing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T17:20:47+08:00 Global asset managers warn geopolitical and AI concentration risk need a new approach to investing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f4003ce9fcfe4248cf39621dc6d00d0fb376f70e270629b86ee4dfc371ccb93f Panellists at the investment summit in Hong Kong on Nov 4 were (from left) CEO of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission Julia Leung; CEO of Lazard Asset Management Chris Hogbin; CEO of Schroders Richard Oldfield; CEO of Allianz Global Investors Tobias Pross; and CEO of Robeco Karin van Baardwijk. Panellists at the investment summit in Hong Kong on Nov 4 were (from left) CEO of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission Julia Leung; CEO of Lazard Asset Management Chris Hogbin; CEO of Schroders Richard Oldfield; CEO of Allianz Global Investors Tobias Pross; and CEO of Robeco Karin van Baardwijk. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-rise-democrats-take-us-congress-novo-nordisk-surges The Business Times en 2026-11-04T17:14:18+08:00 European shares rise as Democrats take US Congress, Novo Nordisk surges https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27d2054581d9593998b7ef3735910c313ded6a30921e4e9f42e97a28d1949ebd The pan-European Stoxx 600 index advanced nearly 1% by 0927 GMT.  The pan-European Stoxx 600 index advanced nearly 1% by 0927 GMT.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/dubai-property-developer-emaar-offers-buy-out-construction-arm-us16-3-billion-value The Business Times en 2026-11-04T17:01:38+08:00 Dubai property developer Emaar offers to buy out construction arm at US$16.3 billion value https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ae6b49a259779fcfe9d956abba2b63f03b0deb8ec4c9312dff48189eb107b3a The logo of Emaar is seen on its building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Emaar Properties owns just over 79% of Emaar Development, and will have to pay about 12.6 billion dirhams for the remainder. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/templeton-global-jardine-softbank-chiefs-set-speak-danantaras-investor-forum-bali?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T17:00:00+08:00 Templeton Global, Jardine, SoftBank chiefs set to speak at Danantara’s investor forum in Bali https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b1153a3f619bbe75c1ae5a90019a80e56f882fa8ca54d4097b992e7646a4e946 image of pahala mansury Pahala Mansury, managing director of global relations and communications at Danantara, says his recent trip to Singapore was to promote Danantara’s first flagship investor forum. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/google-extends-voluntary-buyout-offers-employees-several-countries-amid-heavy-ai-spending The Business Times en 2026-11-04T16:56:05+08:00 Google extends voluntary buyout offers to employees in several countries amid heavy AI spending https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e43b85b37e2243e0ff7409510c5ca40e3fbd309583b634b2226833096053564d The move comes amid mounting AI spending that has unnerved Wall Street and dented Alphabet’s stock price.  The move comes amid mounting AI spending that has unnerved Wall Street and dented Alphabet’s stock price.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/cat-coe-hits-all-time-high-s139001-cat-b-inches-s132334?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T16:32:03+08:00 Cat A COE hits all-time high of S$139,001; Cat B inches up to S$132,334 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4fce7c31c4e7b186b27cf96466b4341c404427759795e072944f13ca21166d06 Cars in a car park in Singapore. Category B COE premiums – used to register larger, more powerful cars and EVs – are up 0.3%. Category B COE premiums – used to register larger, more powerful cars and EVs – are up 0.3%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/estee-lauder-sees-sales-growth-through-2030-turnaround-plan-china-push The Business Times en 2026-11-04T16:27:35+08:00 Estee Lauder sees sales growth through 2030 with turnaround plan, China push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b1e2ee397c22d11635573a2bc4a0be448a98aca54fb5a1b54cff729025e8272 The China market generated US$3.1 billion in net sales during Estee Lauder’s most recent fiscal period and accounted for roughly 20% of total revenue.  The China market generated US$3.1 billion in net sales during Estee Lauder’s most recent fiscal period and accounted for roughly 20% of total revenue.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hsbc-jpmorgan-mufg-socgen-stanchart-tie-boost-tokenised-financial-markets-infrastructure?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T16:16:09+08:00 HSBC, JPMorgan, MUFG, SocGen, StanChart tie up to boost tokenised financial markets infrastructure https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c1547619429eccb3cfaddb59c1c2da56f8064671f82a1188f6beb8deb75e9fca The Global Layer One Organisation aims to support the development and adoption of common standards and frameworks for tokenised financial markets. The Global Layer One Organisation aims to support the development and adoption of common standards and frameworks for tokenised financial markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/neanderthals-used-wood-tools-housing-and-murder The Business Times en 2026-11-04T16:12:26+08:00 Neanderthals used wood for tools, housing – and murder? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/552583e3216ac8f90baff4793f740b20386add22ca414efa0a8164c8cc84fd33 The left scapula of a Neanderthal individual shows a circular hole. Bones from 75,000 years ago reveal what may be the earliest identifiable victim of death by wooden spear. The left scapula of a Neanderthal individual shows a circular hole possibly caused by a sharpened wooden spear. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/hedge-funds-flag-growing-private-credit-risks-amid-rising-rates The Business Times en 2026-11-04T16:03:52+08:00 Hedge funds flag growing private credit risks amid rising rates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/31041a26d75135c230dc5a2e5a943e22a1a919d8b76c55ad764e6613a278fbe5 Private credit faces bigger problems than the public market due to higher interest rates, slowing business growth and debt coming due in 2027 and 2028. Private credit faces bigger problems than the public market due to higher interest rates, slowing business growth and debt coming due in 2027 and 2028. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/young-money-and-domestic-pride-forces-reshaping-asias-art-market?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T16:00:00+08:00 Young money and domestic pride: The forces reshaping Asia’s art market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9872bc39dd007b293ef8d25cdc9700b16f7d653548fbaf4298238a6ebc4d8f17 From left: Jasmine Prasetio, Sotheby’s managing director for South-east Asia; art collector Audrey Koh; and moderator Helmi Yusof discuss generational shifts and cultural stewardship. From left: Jasmine Prasetio, Sotheby’s managing director for South-east Asia; art collector Audrey Koh; and moderator Helmi Yusof discuss generational shifts and cultural stewardship. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/new-map-hospitality-asia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T16:00:00+08:00 The new map of hospitality in Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/604faadc800637a6118f6f9f72cae0d5bafaa4c581e254df25e69b9e51e7ea96 From left, the panellists Loh Lik Peng, Chan Soo Khian and Sashi Rajan, with moderator Claressa Monteiro at The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy symposium. From left, the panellists Loh Lik Peng, Chan Soo Khian and Sashi Rajan, with moderator Claressa Monteiro at The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy symposium. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/digital-us-stocks-are-coming-be-worried The Business Times en 2026-11-04T15:48:03+08:00 Digital US stocks are coming – be worried https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d578bd9f29838bba73e47f7483115a99a9328866406ead807c3b966e8052bc6a The US Securities and Exchange Commission headquarters in Washington. The SEC has ploughed ahead with efforts to promote tokenised securities, suspending many rules and investor protections. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has ploughed ahead with efforts to promote tokenised securities, suspending many rules and investor protections. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/former-ceo-sgx-listed-gs-holdings-charged-over-false-trading?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T15:40:35+08:00 Former CEO of SGX-listed GS Holdings charged over false trading https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/52a919945de154307a678bbe22c1a4200826b63888a4b7a76d73dc966e34d0a0 The charges arose from a joint investigation by the Commercial Affairs Department and the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The charges arose from a joint investigation by the Commercial Affairs Department and the Monetary Authority of Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-data-centre-boom-set-upheaval-after-us-election-rout The Business Times en 2026-11-04T15:25:29+08:00 AI data centre boom is set for upheaval after US election rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a7cd0436adea01b2910df38b04f5c1fe1856ff581590b9c7e534ae7a856d7fd3 In the US, recent Democratic wins underscore the intensity of the growing voter backlash against data centres powering AI systems worldwide.  In the US, recent Democratic wins underscore the intensity of the growing voter backlash against data centres powering AI systems worldwide.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-midterms-what-investors-can-expect-after-democrats-shatter-republican-strongholds?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T15:12:01+08:00 US midterms: What investors can expect after Democrats shatter Republican strongholds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd022265b0c46c5356273f5eacbd5c2d159a8178f5bb59b5c4af514c9dfe7839 Voters in a polling centre for the US midterm elections. Democrats have won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Democrats have won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/oracle-scraps-us7-billion-deal-lease-chips-tencent-under-trump-pressure-ft-reports The Business Times en 2026-11-04T14:47:24+08:00 Oracle scraps US$7 billion deal to lease chips to Tencent under Trump pressure, FT reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b02c53ef2f6c15e4c1a20c8f4abb43e1524890241b0f74ec3fb2781aecffff1a An October report said the deal inked with Oracle would give Tencent access to some 100,000 advanced AI chips unavailable in China due to US curbs. An October report said the deal inked with Oracle would give Tencent access to some 100,000 advanced AI chips unavailable in China due to US curbs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-strengthens-transboundary-haze-law-expanded-investigative-powers-stiffer-penalties?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T14:43:20+08:00 Singapore strengthens transboundary haze law with expanded investigative powers, stiffer penalties https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e5ce2f97eff9d2a3b12f77d023ad4e4135446fdf0d7d8a67e204df542ec2a4e Haze in Singapore. Singapore’s transboundary haze law has been given a boost, granting the government greater investigative powers and hiking up penalties for those found guilty. The last two months have brought Singapore its worst air quality since 2015, with the 24-hour PSI reading crossing the “very unhealthy” range at one point. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/millionaire-magnet-cape-town-faces-short-supply-luxury-homes The Business Times en 2026-11-04T14:28:26+08:00 Millionaire magnet Cape Town faces short supply of luxury homes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d07ac2ae02869598567994cdd273a61927797c597bc4669d3570d03a54af7cf9 The population of Cape Town, an employment hub that draws migrants, has risen almost 80% since the turn of the millennium, intensifying pressure on housing resources. The population of Cape Town, an employment hub that draws migrants, has risen almost 80% since the turn of the millennium, intensifying pressure on housing resources. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/flower-made-hearts-wins-south-east-asias-top-uob-painting-prize?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T14:15:00+08:00 A flower made of hearts wins South-east Asia’s top UOB painting prize https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/61c74ad76bff29dae376bb942f7f6349c9787b2270cf7c59db2331ce69bf7d80 UOB Painting of the Year 2026 top prize winner Tang Kok Soo (centre), with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left) and UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong. UOB Painting of the Year 2026 top prize winner Tang Kok Soo (centre), with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left) and UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/columns/us-2026-midterms-came-down-money?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T14:02:32+08:00 The US 2026 midterms came down to money https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0a6146ed6e3f1c52f8530f5ce045400af24c48f0c4e26ca45eca70436211d20f The new Democratic majority will be able to rein in President Donald Trump’s agenda, among them the power of the purse and Congress’ constitutional authority over tariffs. The new Democratic majority will be able to rein in President Donald Trump’s agenda, among them the power of the purse and Congress’ constitutional authority over tariffs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/treasuries-rise-democrat-win-traders-await-refunding-plan The Business Times en 2026-11-04T13:58:24+08:00 Treasuries rise on Democrat win as traders await refunding plan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/24c33b4117d840bd4d0c4df6cdc5c2d05180cab5b1e54f662b1414aa5f92f456 This reverses the previous day’s losses, when Treasury yields climbed after a better-than-expected US jobs report bolstered the case for more Fed rate hikes.  This reverses the previous day’s losses, when Treasury yields climbed after a better-than-expected US jobs report bolstered the case for more Fed rate hikes.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/small-fraction-residential-rent-disputes-involve-corporate-tenants-current-laws-protect-landlords?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T12:45:06+08:00 Small fraction of residential rent disputes involve corporate tenants; current laws protect landlords: Murali https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd9600b5923abd020b45bf6118effd9bb2f33ec67272f5ac8129b2a2f5cf9f2e The Small Claims Tribunal can order payment of rental arrears and delivery of vacant possession, if the claim is within the small claims limit. The Small Claims Tribunal can order payment of rental arrears and delivery of vacant possession, if the claim is within the small claims limit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/work-permit-holders-increase-10900-s-pass-ep-holders-decline-900-each-q2-jasmin-lau?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T12:44:59+08:00 Work Permit holders increase by 10,900, but S Pass, EP holders decline by 900 each in Q2: Jasmin Lau https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a87e14833be2634c879f7ee7a3ecca5bb03aaa6ca6b3b27ab52ead3315a40fb7 S Pass and EP declines were concentrated in professional services, financial services, and information and communications in Q2. S Pass and EP declines were concentrated in professional services, financial services, and information and communications in Q2. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-wilt-dollar-slides-early-midterm-results-point-blue-sweep The Business Times en 2026-11-04T12:19:05+08:00 Stocks wilt, dollar slides as early midterm results point to blue sweep https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e5e5e07b5e480f8c372c734f2c138369dd70826a47ca6946f93245aef5c8caa Futures for the S&P 500 slid 1.2 per cent while Nasdaq futures fell more than 2 per cent. Futures for the S&P 500 slid 1.2 per cent while Nasdaq futures fell more than 2 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/cooler-servers-cheaper-batteries-automated-sandblasting-how-singapore-firms-put-rie-support-work?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-04T12:00:00+08:00 Cooler servers, cheaper batteries, automated sandblasting: How Singapore firms put RIE support to work https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5f9b5858cfea52b52355ecd18c404228e6a4e0634626391adc96a5326add4526 Clockwise from top left: Abrasive Engineering’s executive chairman Tan Ser Hean; VFT CEO Vidal Bharath; and Hyprcool founder Greg Ong. Clockwise from top left: Abrasive Engineering’s executive chairman Tan Ser Hean; VFT CEO Vidal Bharath; and Hyprcool founder Greg Ong. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/taylor-swift-has-over-300-trademark-filings-why-do-most-smes-have-none The Business Times en 2026-11-04T11:59:08+08:00 Taylor Swift has over 300 trademark filings. Why do most SMEs have none? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6771318264ea2a0247d53a322f836d029269647c9ee92e1cc053bf27a6385310 In April, Taylor Swift made headlines for trademarking her voice and image as protection against AI misuse. In April, Taylor Swift made headlines for trademarking her voice and image as protection against AI misuse.