https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-losing-jobs-abroad-due-high-energy-costs-manufacturers-and-union-warn The Business Times en 2026-06-15T17:29:06+08:00 UK losing jobs abroad due to high energy costs, manufacturers and union warn https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/146ecc0b81750657cfb4e26db1b95ee81a4899470c5076e56096899bd9dff263 British PM Keir Starmer is also facing discontent among his Labour lawmakers after a series of U-turns and resignations. British PM Keir Starmer is also facing discontent among his Labour lawmakers after a series of U-turns and resignations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/billionaire-partners-group-founder-moves-split-family-office The Business Times en 2026-06-15T17:22:10+08:00 Billionaire Partners Group founder moves to split family office https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9f66443ac4b3a0017b1a828e681fca6e82f6aa0536ba22675543a8e58b8e0a89 A building at the Partners Group Holding AG headquarters in Baar, Switzerland, June 5, 2026. A building at the Partners Group Holding AG headquarters in Baar, Switzerland, June 5, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/foundation-healthcare-plans-file-singapore-ipo-soon-sources The Business Times en 2026-06-15T17:22:03+08:00 Foundation Healthcare plans to file Singapore IPO soon: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab83dd70b6f178023c0c976ddb81845812709ad937f4e36b327cd2fe281f4c62 Foundation Healthcare was established in 2023 with a US$150 million investment by SeaTown Holdings, an affiliate of Temasek. Singapore-based SeaTown invested S$150 million in Foundation Healthcare in 2023. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/scandal-hit-kpmg-australia-will-not-bid-new-federal-work-until-end-september The Business Times en 2026-06-15T17:07:49+08:00 Scandal-hit KPMG Australia will not bid for new federal work until end-September https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce5f21650033e8b8681ebfe68c0299a650a824426062f5b245dcc7e5170fd158 KPMG will not seek any new government work while the firm’s governance, culture, ethics and integrity are being investigated. KPMG will not seek any new government work while the firm’s governance, culture, ethics and integrity are being investigated. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/britain-announces-sweeping-social-media-ban-under-16s The Business Times en 2026-06-15T16:53:51+08:00 Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4219ac64bd7c68d5d2241842866149faa45833d3a5bae04fba8a883292d9399b Britain has increasingly toughened its approach to tech companies in recent years. Britain has increasingly toughened its approach to tech companies in recent years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/fitch-affirms-chinas-credit-rating The Business Times en 2026-06-15T16:45:21+08:00 Fitch affirms China’s credit rating at ‘A’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f630b2b92ee24cabdf40c5d59f24c6574c4aa584f3e7de9fc1d026a74170c887 China’s official manufacturing PMI fell to a 3-month low of 50 in May from 50.3 in April, pointing to weakening demand, official data showed. China’s official manufacturing PMI fell to a 3-month low of 50 in May from 50.3 in April, pointing to weakening demand, official data showed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/not-just-venue-manager-kallang-going-all-out-court-worlds-top-concerts-and-sports-events The Business Times en 2026-06-15T16:30:00+08:00 ‘Not just a venue manager’: The Kallang going all out to court the world’s top concerts and sports events https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8adb95e99fa0fbe0461b15007126560aa035be27e04115c751c451bbce52db32 The Kallang Group chairman Keith Magnus at the National Stadium, which has hosted the likes of Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Blackpink in recent years. The Kallang Group chairman Keith Magnus at the National Stadium, which has hosted the likes of Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Blackpink in recent years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/tesla-presented-misleading-full-self-driving-safety-data-european-regulators The Business Times en 2026-06-15T16:25:55+08:00 Tesla presented misleading ‘Full Self-Driving’ safety data to European regulators https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/33cc9d70f25a6a18df026b0f7063728ce93042e9cfe209b1d92c14f71f66dc56 Tesla enthusiast Kees Roelandschap drives around hands-free with his electric car, several days after Dutch regulators approved the use of Tesla's self-driving software, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 17, 2026. Tesla enthusiast Kees Roelandschap drives around hands-free with his electric car, several days after Dutch regulators approved the use of Tesla's self-driving software, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 17, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-hits-record-high-after-us-iran-preliminary-peace-deal The Business Times en 2026-06-15T15:52:05+08:00 Europe’s Stoxx 600 hits record high after US-Iran preliminary peace deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d82e0c3caf8baa2c817b9560d50165e38c160a12ed7118439558d7b3e89dc50d The Stoxx 600 index was little changed on Monday. The Stoxx 600 index rose 1.2 per cent to 640.94 points by 0711 GMT on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/spielbergs-disclosure-day-leads-box-office-us44m The Business Times en 2026-06-15T15:49:02+08:00 Spielberg’s Disclosure Day leads box office with US$44m https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/19a6d8c816a6755ac2329c0014cdfc6adc66f26bb584c89c46a6e4e91dd43adf Disclosure Day retreads a genre that has fascinated Spielberg throughout his career, building on the success of his films Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. Disclosure Day retreads a genre that has fascinated Spielberg throughout his career, building on the success of his films Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/hong-kong-insurance-regulator-vows-crackdown-rule-breakers The Business Times en 2026-06-15T15:30:59+08:00 Hong Kong insurance regulator vows crackdown on rule-breakers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c692fb9af2f5642b786b9c7b8e8da81272119bf40c4a6285466d6acd2429a03f Wealthy mainland Chinese flock to Hong Kong to buy insurance policies, to accumulate foreign currency and manage wealth. Wealthy mainland Chinese flock to Hong Kong to buy insurance policies, to accumulate foreign currency and manage wealth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-threatens-100-tariff-french-wine-over-tech-tax-g7-meets-ny-post The Business Times en 2026-06-15T15:30:25+08:00 Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine over tech tax as G7 meets: NY Post https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/51e0994321b6e2b6d169feeb651751ceb585f154428cbaf38abd05f0aeee7ff9 Wines and spirits exported to the US from the EU currently face a 15 per cent tariff. Wines and spirits exported to the US from the EU currently face a 15 per cent tariff. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/what-world-cup-can-tell-us-about-finance The Business Times en 2026-06-15T15:27:28+08:00 What the World Cup can tell us about finance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/915282c05b58099db5a5b884a5662068ef48c9739c1cf30453c677cd9110b8d9 Netherlands might be a relative outsider, but the team is the 2026 pick of a World Cup forecasting model designed by Panmure Liberum’s Joachim Klement. Spain might be the current favourite in betting markets, but the Netherlands is the 2026 pick of a World Cup forecasting model designed by Joachim Klement. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/china-bonds-emerge-surprise-haven-iran-war-reshapes-portfolios The Business Times en 2026-06-15T15:19:40+08:00 China bonds emerge as surprise haven as Iran war reshapes portfolios https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/44500db41206806f2afde7f52317086409788ab80dd9aac837ef6503be7b80f6 China’s tight capital controls are keeping money within its borders. China’s tight capital controls are keeping money within its borders. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-pet-owners-splurge-preschools-pamper-puppies The Business Times en 2026-06-15T15:11:51+08:00 China’s pet owners splurge on preschools to pamper puppies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/328717ff2396efb329aa942230b34558fc07521ae4d001a1fcceedf38a9618ee Paw3 founder Jann Zhang says he started the preschool after struggling to find help for his golden retriever, Fuzai, who had anxiety-related behavioural problems. Paw3 founder Jann Zhang says he started the preschool after struggling to find help for his golden retriever, Fuzai, who had anxiety-related behavioural problems. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/australias-asx-admits-misleading-software-upgrade-agrees-20-5-million-penalty The Business Times en 2026-06-15T15:02:43+08:00 Australia’s ASX admits to misleading on software upgrade, agrees to A$20.5 million penalty https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c0e8d677719acd698c7c5122efbd3697e941d7785cbc72b0a6e7ba20048dfea ASX shelved the previous Chess project in November 2022, following repeated failures and heavy spending to reassess it. ASX shelved the previous Chess project in November 2022, following repeated failures and heavy spending to reassess it. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/what-iran-us-peace-deal-means-businesses The Business Times en 2026-06-15T15:00:00+08:00 What the Iran-US peace deal means for businesses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/61c22cdc3303485322d530d7b35d5751d584096e3faf1d0633254e4df5ab5368 The closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered what the International Energy Agency characterised as the “largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market”. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered what the International Energy Agency characterised as the “largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/asias-oil-thirsty-economies-cautiously-welcome-us-iran-deal The Business Times en 2026-06-15T14:58:01+08:00 Asia’s oil-thirsty economies cautiously welcome US-Iran deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3e52a9dc6b4eacdd08647b680eb380f9e0a5bff3f977bc11721f551d09f30152 Reopening the Strait of Hormuz would provide relief across Asia, which consumed about 90 per cent of the oil flowing through the waterway. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz would provide relief across Asia, which consumed about 90 per cent of the oil flowing through the waterway. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/singapore-public-sector-commands-highest-ai-salary-premium-job-postings-surge-pwc-study The Business Times en 2026-06-15T14:56:54+08:00 Singapore public sector commands highest AI salary premium as job postings surge: PwC study https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fae26947cc0a753347e90cac625959371f7bac2c87b2464c848acf0ad743adfa “Findings suggest that roles are being reconfigured, rather than phased out, as demand for AI-related jobs rose,” the PwC report noted. “Findings suggest that roles are being reconfigured, rather than phased out, as demand for AI-related jobs rose,” the PwC report noted. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/musk-says-spacex-could-bring-us1-trillion-revenue-2030 The Business Times en 2026-06-15T14:50:32+08:00 Musk says SpaceX could bring US$1 trillion in revenue by 2030 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b7c684d80341212816b6bfed4885f6db24d48943253aac292246020742476a20 Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire with the launch of SpaceX's IPO. Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire with the launch of SpaceX's IPO. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/singapore-sells-less-marine-fuel-may-likely-due-cheaper-bunker-china The Business Times en 2026-06-15T14:33:47+08:00 Singapore sells less marine fuel in May, likely due to cheaper bunker in China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/78e21ed35f32896e6453bff5d233364e8ede07402ca9f0008bcd2ce9221b4adc Sales of bunker or marine fuel slipped 6.8% year on year to 4.5 million tonnes in May. Sales of bunker or marine fuel slipped 6.8% year on year to 4.5 million tonnes in May. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/starbucks-korea-give-staff-history-training-after-backlash-over-marketing-campaign-south-korea The Business Times en 2026-06-15T14:21:46+08:00 Starbucks Korea to give staff history training after backlash over marketing campaign in South Korea https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/655b1ff373817b2638661d7610ff4ab50dac66e1f2506c2f3de699933c24d203 Starbucks Korea plans to overhaul marketing approval procedures. Starbucks Korea plans to overhaul marketing approval procedures. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-iran-peace-deal-what-it-means-strait-hormuz-and-oil-supply The Business Times en 2026-06-15T13:56:55+08:00 US-Iran peace deal: What it means for the Strait of Hormuz and oil supply https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/48feda1f88e253f1f953e2efe8cd7175f00c53774349e0365b192dd799925eab The strait is an essential route for the energy market, handling around a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supply. The strait is an essential route for the energy market, handling around a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supply. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/new-private-home-sales-three-month-low-may-only-one-major-new-launch-developers-sell-447-units-all The Business Times en 2026-06-15T13:24:22+08:00 New private home sales at three-month low in May, with only one major new launch; developers sell 447 units in all https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/896f181f5b63883250bbd30ee42ef6bfc8283b70bc9240b5e9a78c3f26cef67c The Rest of Central Region led Singapore's condo and private apartment sales, accounting for about three-quarters of sales in May 2026. The Rest of Central Region led in condo and private apartment sales, accounting for about three-quarters of sales. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hong-kongs-leader-dodges-questions-potential-second-term The Business Times en 2026-06-15T13:18:46+08:00 Hong Kong’s leader dodges questions on potential second term https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/86594bcf5bec444d1146a8f1c5dfe248a81a08a3b306f545cebe99c4f047398e Looking back after his four years in office, the former security chief lauded his administration’s ability to tackle long-standing problems. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee will finish his current term at the end of next June. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bbc-cut-hundreds-jobs-britain-news-division-downsize-report The Business Times en 2026-06-15T13:07:30+08:00 BBC to cut hundreds of jobs in Britain in news division downsize: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff88ef4030eddff25a8add59fb7e5a0f51bf0cb161de91192673075929fd3daf BBC's downsizing plans are expected to result in a total of about 2,000 jobs lost to save hundreds of millions of pounds. BBC's downsizing plans are expected to result in a total of about 2,000 jobs lost to save hundreds of millions of pounds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/enduring-enigma-economic-growth The Business Times en 2026-06-15T13:00:00+08:00 The enduring enigma of economic growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f3ac3a0511047520b4ec4d73f71ff0328689a6a0264c4440614aa009f812503a Innovation requires what economists call rents: abnormally large profits that more than compensate for innovators’ costs. Parts for various robots in Shenzhen. Innovation requires what economists call rents: abnormally large profits that more than compensate for innovators’ costs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/south-korea-watchdog-probes-brokerage-over-failed-spacex-ipo-share-allocation The Business Times en 2026-06-15T12:30:32+08:00 South Korea watchdog probes brokerage over failed SpaceX IPO share allocation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c9d5dabd5feeeb7e5eafe2fa73b5df74c49ee29cf9c519906054df57759bfe3 The failed allocation disrupted plans by some Korea asset managers to add SpaceX shares through the offering. The failed allocation disrupted plans by some Korea asset managers to add SpaceX shares through the offering. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapores-total-employment-growth-slows-q1-job-vacancies-dip-while-retrenchments-inch The Business Times en 2026-06-15T12:30:00+08:00 Singapore’s total employment growth slows in Q1; job vacancies dip while retrenchments inch up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75403c65f38017c2526c77ab87af972095b3d74b75a8248c27a24604dbb2e2f0 Total employment's expansion in Q1 is underpinned by stronger resident employment gains, even as non-resident employment growth moderates. Total employment's expansion in Q1 is underpinned by stronger resident employment gains. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/investment-story-trumps-size-reits-key-be-sufficiently-differentiated The Business Times en 2026-06-15T12:29:46+08:00 Investment story trumps size for Reits; the key is to be sufficiently differentiated  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/16323b8bef546bce083d532d6fd7fef8ed0e2e05a3e7f19da13ed02c8f339659 As Singapore's Reit sector matures, Reits need to stand out by having unique selling points As Singapore's Reit sector matures, Reits need to stand out by having unique selling points. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/strait-hormuz-reopening-would-offer-relief-asia-economic-scars-will-remain The Business Times en 2026-06-15T12:14:36+08:00 Strait of Hormuz reopening would offer relief for Asia, but economic scars will remain https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8b72e0d0f0b8769cbbe14fc00c55ce348edabe0f7d0acc6ef8cb3d7da764157e More than four-fifths of the petroleum and liquefied natural gas transiting the waterway is typically bound for Asian markets. More than four-fifths of the petroleum and liquefied natural gas transiting the waterway is typically bound for Asian markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/shipowners-seek-clarity-us-iran-deal-open-hormuz-600-vessels-eye-exit-strait The Business Times en 2026-06-15T11:42:54+08:00 Shipowners seek clarity on US-Iran deal to open Hormuz as 600 vessels eye exit from strait https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ae5d54717cffe73761475897a167253f76cabb7858c350484273cf7d22547f2 Iran’s grip on Hormuz, combined with a US blockade, has created an unprecedented disruption to the global energy trade. Iran’s grip on Hormuz, combined with a US blockade, has created an unprecedented disruption to the global energy trade. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asia-hedge-funds-notch-triple-digit-gains-ai-led-rally The Business Times en 2026-06-15T11:42:07+08:00 Asia hedge funds notch triple-digit gains in AI-led rally https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6df02fe2c7c763c14ffa0dc00bbf7914a7e7824b8988c86e1f209e838f7f7be2 China’s Shanghai Composite has climbed to its highest level in more than a decade. China’s Shanghai Composite has climbed to its highest level in more than a decade. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/bytedance-talks-chinas-iluvatar-corex-purchase-ai-chips-sources The Business Times en 2026-06-15T11:40:43+08:00 ByteDance in talks with China’s Iluvatar CoreX to purchase AI chips: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c8c8a9f84fd4cb8bfa918373de0d4af04ca035acefb9f37f3c2ef57f2ddeb3b Iluvatar CoreX is expected to ship at least 50,000 chips to ByteDance this year and most of them will be used for inference workloads. Iluvatar CoreX is expected to ship at least 50,000 chips to ByteDance this year and most of them will be used for inference workloads. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/top-banks-rush-fill-chief-ai-roles-talent-jumps-rivals The Business Times en 2026-06-15T11:22:59+08:00 Top banks rush to fill chief AI roles as talent jumps to rivals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6db015d68ac14616e29a206beddbef9ab64bc690bc8dd7a720221321e272c8dc Banks that struggle to integrate AI risk losing clients, market share and talent to rivals. Banks that struggle to integrate AI risk losing clients, market share and talent to rivals. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/keep-what-works-change-what-does-not-pm-wong-singapores-approach-navigating-challenges The Business Times en 2026-06-15T11:16:32+08:00 ‘Keep what works, change what does not’: PM Wong on Singapore’s approach to navigating challenges https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1874817c41fcd7cbb5fbf17124e3de6344848a2561857a6135d5e4ee8f0ac6cc Prime Minister Lawrence Wong noted that every city must navigate constraints and tap its unique strengths to deal with challenges. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong noted that every city must navigate constraints and tap its unique strengths to deal with challenges. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-feds-kevin-warsh-caught-between-trump-and-bond-market-betting-rate-hikes The Business Times en 2026-06-15T11:16:28+08:00 US Fed’s Kevin Warsh caught between Trump and bond market betting on rate hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bb6603b4fc7e38eb1248f11bec8653748bb13de74be32930e6cb050b05d26420 Kevin Warsh’s (left) maiden press conference, and the Fed’s post-meeting statement and forecasts, will be scoured for clues on what’s next. Kevin Warsh’s (left) maiden press conference, and the Fed’s post-meeting statement and forecasts, will be scoured for clues on what’s next. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/exxonmobil-studies-takeover-targets-including-australias-woodside-energy The Business Times en 2026-06-15T10:26:58+08:00 ExxonMobil studies takeover targets including Australia’s Woodside Energy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/02a8d1f686e801330e7f38d3d76b4c9d754d667a61729e439dde3657b2df3df3 Woodside is Australia’s largest LNG exporter, and is developing a project on the US Gulf Coast which is set to come online by 2029. Woodside is Australia’s largest LNG exporter, and is developing a project on the US Gulf Coast which is set to come online by 2029. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-veers-toward-exit-iran-war-risks-loom The Business Times en 2026-06-15T10:13:48+08:00 Trump veers toward exit in Iran war, but risks loom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5e7092829cc6eba01e55675cffc215870fce445358d7efcfab186c6dd20e89f1 Trump has settled for a deal that appears short of many of the goals he outlined in the early days of the conflict Trump has settled for a deal that appears short of many of the goals he outlined in the early days of the conflict https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/jack-ma-backed-ant-group-set-high-stakes-overhaul-billion-user-alipay The Business Times en 2026-06-15T09:51:22+08:00 Jack Ma-backed Ant Group set for high-stakes overhaul of billion-user Alipay https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1a5c732614785ba052ff5252f7a3068dc9b16ae31f6e46a3f4b86cb9d806b3bc Super-apps such as Alipay are already plugged into every aspect of daily life in China. Super-apps such as Alipay are already plugged into every aspect of daily life in China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-iran-peace-deal-s-reits-aviation-stocks-developers-investors-radar-potential-winners The Business Times en 2026-06-15T09:44:25+08:00 US-Iran peace deal: S-Reits, aviation stocks, developers on investors’ radar as potential winners https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/06fb1c698753ab6d9bfac64cd7e3ce3ad4e1c97ddb1c154514476b2266e3953e Analysts believe the initial oil supply shock has already been discounted by investors, including in the Singapore market. Analysts believe the initial oil supply shock has already been discounted by investors, including in the Singapore market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-establish-over-counter-gold-clearing-system-central-bank-vaulting-end-2026 The Business Times en 2026-06-15T09:30:00+08:00 Singapore to establish over-the-counter gold clearing system, central bank vaulting by end-2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/76ae375f4f05b97205e81bf88889be297deb384387bece448a96cc46bd0243c9 DPM Gan Kim Yong says MAS will remove the 5% cap on physical investment precious metals under the tax incentive schemes for funds. DPM Gan Kim Yong says MAS will remove the 5 per cent cap on physical investment precious metals under the tax incentive schemes for funds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/japan-central-bank-set-hike-rates-highest-1995-despite-governor-absence The Business Times en 2026-06-15T09:23:35+08:00 Japan central bank set to hike rates to highest since 1995 despite governor absence https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e1700db5d99421797d92891cdbfe978c9eda361ebc1093d71c6d354d06ef269 The BOJ expects inflation to accelerate later this year as higher energy costs stemming from the Middle East conflict feed filter through the economy. Markets will watch for clues on how soon the BOJ might move again, with traders wary of potential currency intervention after the meeting if the yen weakens. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-annica-holdings-cosco-shipping-innotek The Business Times en 2026-06-15T08:35:07+08:00 Stocks to watch: Annica Holdings, Cosco Shipping, InnoTek https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e786973166f66e34784ff2d1be0d49e0fe99faea88fdd483ec821d7ef07c64d Generic photos for stories related to SGX, SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge as well as broadening investor participation and boosting trading activity. InnoTek says that it has incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary in Thailand to support its first liquid cooling components project. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/lendlease-seeks-new-auditor-kpmg-australia-faces-regulatory-probe The Business Times en 2026-06-15T08:30:29+08:00 Lendlease seeks new auditor as KPMG Australia faces regulatory probe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c005aef4d40565db2c26d82b709fd1a06bd5b72860fc3458beb088c51c7bb760 KPMG is Lendlease’s auditor, as per its financial statements. KPMG is Lendlease’s auditor, as per its financial statements. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-rises-over-2-after-us-iran-reach-peace-deal The Business Times en 2026-06-15T08:26:54+08:00 Gold rises over 2% after US, Iran reach peace deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3f7336a48fddd71ea321aa910b13381d05e9c32c882a17fd202129cb9641314a Gold prices have fallen about 20% since the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran in late February. Gold prices have fallen about 20% since the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran in late February. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/hong-kong-issuers-seek-boost-trading-overlooked-stocks The Business Times en 2026-06-15T08:17:50+08:00 Hong Kong issuers seek to boost trading in overlooked stocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e370f997ee654d123aca92f7c1b5557b4229b6491878b49bd5e54dca7e7eade0 With about 400 companies in the pipeline, maiden share sales in Hong Kong are poised to top US$43 billion this year, in what would be a six-year high. With about 400 companies in the pipeline, maiden share sales in Hong Kong are poised to top US$43 billion this year, in what would be a six-year high. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/japan-south-korean-stocks-soar-us-iran-deal-reopen-hormuz-drive-optimism The Business Times en 2026-06-15T08:08:45+08:00 Japan, South Korean stocks soar as US-Iran deal to reopen Hormuz drive optimism https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be109e45c1acd4d72a1f4442c9030d5e0a302d4071cae4ec70778f5f9166db69 Nikkei futures rose 2% to 68,685 on Jun 15, far above Jun 12’s cash close of 66,020. Nikkei futures rose 2% to 68,685 on Jun 15, far above Jun 12’s cash close of 66,020. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/nine-killed-historic-monastery-fire-ukraine-faces-major-russian-attacks The Business Times en 2026-06-15T07:59:34+08:00 Nine killed, historic monastery on fire as Ukraine faces major Russian attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a06b32a45600e4014383b14a4f7309ca7c81c597d51a3951df6dc88c1aa9a35 The central Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a Unesco World Heritage site founded in 1051, was seriously damaged in a direct attack. The central Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a Unesco World Heritage site founded in 1051, was seriously damaged in a direct attack. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/australias-central-bank-set-first-rate-pause-2026-bets-further-hike-ebb The Business Times en 2026-06-15T07:43:54+08:00 Australia’s central bank set for first rate pause of 2026 as bets on further hike ebb https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f1c7870dcf91a1a7aaad7b9c42aebc71f01e61880a1e08eddbbc537dc13fc34d Australian households and the broader economy have been squeezed by resurgent inflation, the RBA’s rapid-fire rate rises and an Iran-war driven spike in fuel costs. Australian households and the broader economy have been squeezed by resurgent inflation, the RBA’s rapid-fire rate rises and an Iran-war driven spike in fuel costs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stock-market-moves-spacex-iran-deal-us-fed-focus The Business Times en 2026-06-15T07:06:32+08:00 Stock market moves on from SpaceX with Iran deal, US Fed in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bb0a723bd450715aa04d464822c8c1602570d72efe8b910f28257a393318155b Some investors have preferred to stay on the sidelines for now when it comes to SpaceX, waiting for index inclusion and an eventual better entry point. Some investors have preferred to stay on the sidelines for now when it comes to SpaceX, waiting for index inclusion and an eventual better entry point. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ai-work-platform-monday-com-use-singapore-its-second-asia-pacific-hq The Business Times en 2026-06-15T07:00:00+08:00 AI work platform Monday.com to use Singapore as its second Asia-Pacific HQ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0151bf060a0e8253b55928112a96c8c96986a751698fa7111c89138d01c10d8e Monday.com's Chris Jordan says that the company's Singapore office will be a base for it to drive growth from South-east Asia, North-east Asia and subsequently India.  Monday.com's Chris Jordan says that the company's Singapore office will be a base for it to drive growth from South-east Asia, North-east Asia and subsequently India.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/silent-kingmakers-market-index-providers-are-driving-public-investors-spacex-and-big-ai The Business Times en 2026-06-15T07:00:00+08:00 Silent kingmakers: Market index providers are driving public investors into SpaceX and Big AI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b4001cbb771009efd4fde679df95abc2e3e25bcd877cf840e2942927dd6cbac9 SpaceX’s heft may soon land it in portfolios of investors who aren’t particularly interested in owning it SpaceX’s heft may soon land it in portfolios of investors who are not particularly interested in owning it. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-agents-must-be-accountable-human-workers The Business Times en 2026-06-15T07:00:00+08:00 AI agents must be as accountable as human workers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b616b51c8c6e64a89bc260170e0b834a040d0b3b42f5a10b9f4c0cc1a5509db Singapore’s agentic AI journey has moved through the Agentic AI Primer, the Agents Sandbox, the governance framework and now a registry for the technology. Singapore’s agentic AI journey has moved through the Agentic AI Primer, the Agents Sandbox, the governance framework and now a registry for the technology. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/millions-strong-myanmar-diaspora-fuels-thai-market-craft-beer-credit The Business Times en 2026-06-15T07:00:00+08:00 Millions-strong Myanmar diaspora fuels Thai market from craft beer to credit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c081f504882d01b5ca467e65986f20ae5f3eb03ed2f18043c01cdc4791d7dfe7 Syn Pitarn Group Holdings has built a lending business around Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand, offering small loans ranging from 8,000 to 40,000 baht (PHOTO BY PETER JANSSEN) Syn Pitarn Group has built a lending business around Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand, offering small loans ranging from 8,000 to 40,000 baht. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/unshaken-apac-hilton-sees-strong-demand-fundamentals-investment-region-amid-global-flux The Business Times en 2026-06-15T07:00:00+08:00 Unshaken in Apac: Hilton sees strong demand, fundamentals, investment in region amid global flux https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d8f0cb420c3929f0561c0a33abcbddaa14466d1929912e33647c2e49b27c7fb0 "Asia-Pacific remains one of the most compelling growth regions, with significant undersupply and rapidly rising demand across all segments," says Alan Watts, president, Asia-Pacific for Hilton. "Asia-Pacific remains one of the most compelling growth regions, with significant undersupply and rapidly rising demand across all segments," says Alan Watts, president, Asia-Pacific for Hilton. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sp-500-expected-face-continued-downside-momentum The Business Times en 2026-06-15T07:00:00+08:00 S&P 500 expected to face continued downside momentum https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/84547ba0276a273ec3df05fa9ac2b3fd4c1800a67082d8ff890392d12fef833d Given that inflation remains elevated, the market expects the Fed to hold rates steady through the rest of this year with a potential rate hike at the start of next year. Given that inflation remains elevated, the market expects the Fed to hold rates steady through the rest of this year with a potential rate hike at the start of next year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinese-economy-stuck-slow-lane-consumption-heads-drop The Business Times en 2026-06-15T06:35:14+08:00 Chinese economy stuck in slow lane as consumption heads for drop https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a28d7002f0f84ed6750e8aa909b2631ef04ae13d1fc310a7541a81c04af1091c China's economy is set to shift down a gear this quarter as it navigates the disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East while the government dials back spending China's economy is set to shift down a gear this quarter as it navigates the disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East while the government dials back spending. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-slips-over-4-after-us-and-iran-reach-deal-end-war-reopen-strait-hormuz The Business Times en 2026-06-15T06:18:38+08:00 Oil slips over 4% after US and Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/98dab925ca8c2c3cf1123f7a5d6b9010dba01e03788e13fbe2a52bd52e7beba0 Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer In his social media post, Trump said the Hormuz would be open “toll free” and that the US naval blockade would also end. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/iran-us-agree-halt-war-and-reopen-hormuz-sending-oil-prices-tumbling The Business Times en 2026-06-15T05:55:10+08:00 Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz, sending oil prices tumbling https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/545e4832c8da90428484965db5cb4e68e552a2e7c4dd90a90c12515241c83326 The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Hizbollah in Lebanon was reignited by the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran in February. Multiple sources previously told Reuters that the draft deal would leave Iran’s nuclear programme to be addressed during a 60-day period of additional talks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/mid-year-reality-check-etf-and-chill-era-over The Business Times en 2026-06-15T05:00:00+08:00 Mid-year reality check: the “ETF and chill” era is over https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3f8f4234b43b762c9ed23d167ceb38e7fa75a67d2f14225710835b499990075a What does a really safe portfolio actually look like and how’s the next half of the year looking? What does a really safe portfolio actually look like and how’s the next half of the year looking? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights73 The Business Times en 2026-06-15T00:08:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/153a8cea327408501524c8c66051f0eb2b2b2967fb53266a631e0ead650774ed A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Jun 12, 2026) A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Jun 12, 2026) https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/wall-street-gaining-access-new-catastrophe-models-help-predict-wars The Business Times en 2026-06-14T22:57:54+08:00 Wall Street is gaining access to new catastrophe models to help predict wars https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/80ed4b6a8186b6632c0f7857867e3764727de81f1afb4bb7b16381f47573f63a Wars such as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran are now the source of political violence most feared by companies trying to buy insurance, says Allianz. Wars such as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran are now the source of political violence most feared by companies trying to buy insurance, says Allianz. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/allianz-said-lead-bidding-hsbcs-singapore-insurance-unit The Business Times en 2026-06-14T20:57:24+08:00 Allianz said to lead bidding for HSBC’s Singapore insurance unit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/96df6874072d8165151bedf69a401e3e909c68190c73d6f6a8bc22b5aba453f8 In January, HSBC started a review of the business, also saying that Singapore was a priority market. In January, HSBC started a review of the business, also saying that Singapore was a priority market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-turns-coders-lawyers-and-analysts-ghosts-londons-past The Business Times en 2026-06-14T19:50:49+08:00 AI turns coders, lawyers and analysts into ghosts of London’s past https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/640166720e63ee6025afdd63ff4f3b1414aafa891a480b9d490f5feaad11061a Once in the hundreds, postings for the City of London’s corporate lawyers, software developers, management consultants and digital marketing managers have all slumped into the double-digits.  Once in the hundreds, postings for the City of London’s corporate lawyers, software developers, management consultants and digital marketing managers have all slumped into the double-digits.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-says-draft-us-deal-includes-oil-sanctions-waiver-nuclear-limits-and-asset-release The Business Times en 2026-06-14T18:49:55+08:00 Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/25a5a26ee20c03aa6377079d059884a51a395ab43bde583401fd9567a8503bc2 Teheran is not to produce or acquire nuclear weapons, among other stipulations in the final draft of the peace memorandum with Washington. Teheran is not to produce or acquire nuclear weapons, among other stipulations in the final draft of the peace memorandum with Washington. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/californias-general-election-revealing-fault-lines-democratic-party The Business Times en 2026-06-14T18:00:00+08:00 California’s general election is revealing fault lines in the Democratic Party https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3c479302f0fdd5d76526afe19168ac9c7f1cb3258e7d9e971ae170b74db7a6a2 The housing crisis, wildfires, homelessness and fiscal pressures have not eased under Democratic governance. The housing crisis, wildfires, homelessness and fiscal pressures have not eased under Democratic governance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/spacex-surge-further-boosts-saudi-billionaire-princes-fortune The Business Times en 2026-06-14T17:57:04+08:00 SpaceX surge further boosts Saudi billionaire prince’s fortune https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eab4733bd7fd417965494a2118e96c3e0b2541f61ca1a9bd51495a3003440424 Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed Talal first threw his lot in with Elon Musk in 2022. Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed Talal first threw his lot in with Elon Musk in 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/buyback-momentum-continues-director-acquisitions-broaden The Business Times en 2026-06-14T17:47:16+08:00 Buyback momentum continues, director acquisitions broaden https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be1f056e67c73e5fe94c322140529e0bebaf3e6b61da67d656adfe8314786144 For the five sessions through to the June 11 close, 26 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$170 million. For the five sessions till the Jun 11 close, 26 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$170 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/less-travel-translates-higher-demand-consumer-goods-drives-freight-rates-flexport The Business Times en 2026-06-14T16:00:00+08:00 Less travel translates into higher demand for consumer goods, drives up freight rates: Flexport https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/731bc8953fe89bd5f4c7654040cd5b7b7201906167f8b9efe9f07b2d471e46ab Nerijus Poskus, Flexport's global head of ocean procurement, is bullish about premium express services as demand for AI products takes off. Nerijus Poskus, Flexport's global head of ocean procurement, is bullish about premium express services as demand for AI products takes off. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/british-forces-intercept-russian-shadow-fleet-oil-tanker-attempting-cross-english-channel The Business Times en 2026-06-14T15:45:29+08:00 British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to cross English Channel https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ee880b0d75763de3d263ff48b5a361f62163cb176c3338da4e31e8b1f3a5fbd0 Keir Starmer, UK prime minister, leaves 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions in London, UK, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Starmer and leaders in Northern Ireland condemned anti-migrant violence that broke out in Belfast on Tuesday, following a knife attack believed to have been committed by a refugee of Sudanese descent. Photographer: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fueling Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” UK PM Starmer said in a post on X. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-koreas-world-beating-stock-market-eyes-msci-developed-status The Business Times en 2026-06-14T15:28:29+08:00 South Korea’s world-beating stock market eyes MSCI developed status https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6784b0485aad72476d3ee6315e593a8a5a8eaf5dc94b0cfbd698309b575ec0da South Korea's equity market has nearly tripled in value over the past year to about US$4.4 trillion, briefly overtaking India as the world’s sixth-largest. South Korea's equity market has nearly trebled in value over the past year to about US$4.4 trillion, briefly overtaking India as the world’s sixth-largest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australia-bets-high-speed-rail-line-housing-crisis-fix The Business Times en 2026-06-14T15:21:37+08:00 Australia bets on high speed rail line as a housing crisis fix https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83846efc316a58e10a2272580f3bdbd67f0da3eb39fac70d34c38eea2a88ec3c Academics say Australia’s growing population, as well as persistent housing crises in major cities, now tip the scales in favour of high-speed rail compared with during the 1980s. Academics say Australia’s growing population, as well as persistent housing crises in major cities, now tip the scales in favour of high-speed rail compared with during the 1980s. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/switzerland-votes-plan-cap-population-10-million The Business Times en 2026-06-14T14:18:16+08:00 Switzerland votes on plan to cap population at 10 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3477ea1dc714868456043f3ec9e4f4f06173fd431d7500689268eab6167ff757 The outcome of the vote could force the government to curb immigration within four years if the current brisk pace of population growth persists. The outcome of the vote could force the government to curb immigration within four years if the current brisk pace of population growth persists. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-meet-middle-east-partners-sidelines-g7-france The Business Times en 2026-06-14T13:29:47+08:00 Trump to meet Middle East partners on sidelines of G7 in France https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0fdc7b8e48fbfe5ab8749ca9ecd25c4d1dfba0f8eef57f416af0917c332396f US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada, on Jun 16, 2025. US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada, on Jun 16, 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/mag-7-mangos-spacex-ipo-forces-name-rethink-wall-streets-tech-stock-moniker The Business Times en 2026-06-14T11:57:28+08:00 Mag 7? Mangos? SpaceX IPO forces name rethink on Wall Street’s tech-stock moniker https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2ce72419404da1576bedb1ef8663dc022b5492c069d5f87f847bf1f43f6a890a SpaceX's IPO, the biggest in US history, vaulted the firm's value above two Mag 7 members. SpaceX's IPO, the biggest in US history, vaulted the firm's value above two Mag 7 members. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-turns-80-cage-fight-white-house-even-political-woes-mount The Business Times en 2026-06-14T11:17:07+08:00 Trump turns 80 with cage fight at the White House, even as political woes mount https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6655b748f6bc36115a85777205af66a54ee47d90a7bef9893cefac8bf30b5d5b The temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card at the White House is taller than the building itself, with seating for 4,300 guests. The temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card at the White House is taller than the building itself, with seating for 4,300 guests. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/abandoned-titanic-failing-ancient-towns-why-chinas-tourism-boom-leaves-white-elephants-behind The Business Times en 2026-06-14T10:00:00+08:00 Abandoned ‘Titanic’, failing ‘ancient towns’: Why China’s tourism boom leaves white elephants behind https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/28f9fd7c9c7d28f1344eed6369aba2b4ae266c3f1c35f1a24f45a25fea3fde26 (From left) Dushan county’s ambitious Shuisi Building project and an unfinished, full-scale replica of the Titanic in Daying county. (From left) Dushan county’s ambitious Shuisi Building project and an unfinished, full-scale replica of the Titanic in Daying county. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/anthropic-pulls-its-most-advanced-ai-models-including-mythos-after-us-bars-foreign-access The Business Times en 2026-06-14T09:51:39+08:00 Anthropic pulls its most advanced AI models, including Mythos, after US bars foreign access https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8cfbbd896e7f4c1eb571d0fac01d8e6da682443b8e8073df4165633e2609db6f The US government told Anthropic to suspend access to the Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models by any foreign national “whether inside or outside the United States". The US government told Anthropic to suspend access to the Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models by any foreign national “whether inside or outside the United States". https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-fever-sends-some-vintage-luxury-watches-melting-furnace The Business Times en 2026-06-14T09:15:26+08:00 Gold fever sends some vintage luxury watches to the melting furnace https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f5527c65063fd1ed96437010f837aaba996986d0766521a5fe8eb028ea125aa1 An old luxury watch in a furnace to be melted down for gold at Hatton Garden Metals in London on Jun 10. An old luxury watch in a furnace to be melted down for gold at Hatton Garden Metals in London on Jun 10. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/iran-signals-no-deal-will-be-signed-trumps-sunday-timeline The Business Times en 2026-06-14T08:20:08+08:00 Iran signals no deal will be signed by Trump’s Sunday timeline https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b7fb009dd9150d3a4079bd0834d1604d0556c34d4e64cca69c43e6bc3491104 An Israeli fighter jet flies over southern Lebanon on Jun 14. Israel says it struck Beirut, escalating tensions as the United States and Iran are still negotiating a deal to end the war. An Israeli fighter jet flies over southern Lebanon on Jun 14. Israel says it struck Beirut, escalating tensions as the United States and Iran are still negotiating a deal to end the war.