https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/european-shares-edge-higher-strong-earnings-offset-french-unrest-worries The Business Times en 2026-10-22T06:00:36+08:00 European shares edge higher as strong earnings offset French unrest worries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a3149005856641743256efd978de14bf2869e3e8a511e69fe832a4df67b091af The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.24% at 640.20 points by 0841 GMT. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.24% at 640.20 points by 0841 GMT. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nasdaq-leads-wall-street-gains-spacex-super-micro-boost-ai-sentiment The Business Times en 2026-10-22T05:50:49+08:00 Nasdaq leads Wall Street gains as SpaceX, Super Micro boost AI sentiment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/170ebe51baf7a3a054ee96aba514078573a585ad71765ceea917b81476cbed94 The developments provided reassurance to investors about the sustainability of massive spending on AI buildouts and their profitability.   The developments provided reassurance to investors about the sustainability of massive spending on AI buildouts and their profitability.   https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/fct-turn-causeway-points-former-cinema-space-reading-hub-mall-revamp?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T05:00:00+08:00 FCT to turn Causeway Point’s former cinema space into reading hub in mall revamp https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6cf7345f9cae13d80a79893940073793e245252e17e67cc3f2a634f7e84b315f The HomePage @ Causeway Point is being developed with the National Library & Archives Board. The HomePage @ Causeway Point is being developed with the National Library & Archives Board. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/government-websites-europe-go-dark-software-flaw-sparks-security-scramble The Business Times en 2026-10-21T22:50:06+08:00 Government websites in Europe go dark as software flaw sparks security scramble https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/39114c2aa63fe559d18d5d4acc5d9c0780e9cf8d5e666999e7dc8f824562ccef A screen displays the unavailable Dutch government website after developers of the PHP programming language said they had identified two critical vulnerabilities. PHP underpins large parts of the Internet, raising concerns that a significant number of websites could be vulnerable to attack. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/netflix-slides-weak-outlook-deepens-worries-viewership-revenue-growth The Business Times en 2026-10-21T22:13:44+08:00 Netflix slides as weak outlook deepens worries on viewership, revenue growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a38b48d88dc581301c5a05cc44866bedb80735c146c541bb3e2e7bce142b380f In a post-earnings call, Co-CEO Ted Sarandos acknowledged that the company “could do better.” In a post-earnings call, Co-CEO Ted Sarandos acknowledged that the company “could do better.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-opens-higher-spacex-super-micro-results-lift-ai-stocks The Business Times en 2026-10-21T22:03:57+08:00 Wall Street opens higher as SpaceX, Super Micro results lift AI stocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/326c9a0b87ad1d415716b59ff37fdbad96aadb14fdc48cfb83e9afc6e75f9e21 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 157.0 points, or 0.3 per cent, at the open to 52,652.85 on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 157.0 points, or 0.3 per cent, at the open to 52,652.85 on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-expands-chatgpt-ads-26-more-countries-bid-boost-revenue The Business Times en 2026-10-21T21:28:26+08:00 OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads to 26 more countries in bid to boost revenue https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/68f3d5b43d5ba99359d76ca192c85d07fd244a24c4019a0651f3f242a05b386e Ads will appear only on ChatGPT’s Free and Go plans, while Plus, Pro and Enterprise subscriptions will remain ad-free. Ads will appear only on ChatGPT’s Free and Go plans, while Plus, Pro and Enterprise subscriptions will remain ad-free. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/french-supermarket-hack-exposes-cyber-vulnerabilities-retail The Business Times en 2026-10-21T21:22:51+08:00 French supermarket hack exposes cyber vulnerabilities in retail https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/00d76331e756f362e5948f58470b9fc2de7e5927ce1e9f50bf17045f592849ab Packages of perished goods are seen outside an Intermarche supermarket in Paris after a cyberattack. The disruption affected 700 stores, including those from the Intermarche, Cooperative U and Carrefour chains. The disruption hit 700 stores, including those from Intermarche, Cooperative U and Carrefour. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/greenback-holds-steady-middle-east-tensions-simmer-oil-rises?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T20:52:53+08:00 Greenback holds steady as Middle East tensions simmer, oil rises https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cb6c98f15f8e26ec0c4b9e74d45bdfb1af8fea7e0d4b056cb60333472eee9cbf Bank of Japan deputy governor Ryozo Himino said underlying inflation was close to the central bank’s 2% target. Bank of Japan deputy governor Ryozo Himino said underlying inflation was close to the central bank’s 2% target. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/lhn-expands-eldercare-senior-living-concept-jubiliv?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T20:38:16+08:00 LHN expands into eldercare with senior living concept Jubiliv https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ea9250c9ebaa71a8510fbab91eb93b0a9100c084e5747613543d392cac316457 Jubiliv is aimed at bridging the gap between nursing homes and premium assisted-living facilities in Singapore. Jubiliv is aimed at bridging the gap between nursing homes and premium assisted-living facilities in Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/nvidia-ceo-huang-pitches-europe-adopt-ai-all-industries The Business Times en 2026-10-21T20:16:29+08:00 Nvidia CEO Huang pitches Europe to adopt AI in all industries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15db2dbd3091a0e47c39de9d580269fd6ee6d5a0bf7a21277eb1210d6f2b46b8 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers the keynote address at a company conference in Berlin, Germany, Oct 21, 2026. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers the keynote address at a company conference in Berlin, Germany, Oct 21, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-eqdp-attracts-more-s1-private-capital-every-public-dollar-invested-chee-hong-tat?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T20:07:27+08:00 Singapore’s EQDP attracts more than S$1 in private capital for every public dollar invested: Chee Hong Tat https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d44f7e45d152cfd08f68d96c2691f37862f6ac69ebf4d41822bb55c3c9bc1710 Singapore’s National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat speaks at the the 2026 Investors’ Choice Awards by the Securities Investors Association (Singapore). National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat says that even as markets go through cycles, “what matters is that we stay focused on rebuilding broader and deeper capabilities over the medium to longer term”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/bt-journalists-clinch-double-win-sias-awards-financial-journalism?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T20:00:00+08:00 BT journalists clinch double win at Sias awards for financial journalism https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/193cffac4e148e9ec5b8b102e80bcb8b41ca43877439f94c2c186c2c89147d9e The Business Times senior correspondent Stanislaus Jude Chan (right) was named Financial Journalist of the Year; journalist Young Zhan Heng was awarded Most Promising Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Investors’ Choice Awards by the Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias. Journalist Young Zhan Heng (left) was awarded Most Promising Journalist of the Year; senior correspondent Stanislaus Jude Chan was named Financial Journalist of the Year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/oue-reits-q3-npi-rises-4-6-s59-6-million-hospitality-strength?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T20:00:00+08:00 OUE Reit’s Q3 NPI rises 4.6% to S$59.6 million on hospitality strength https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe0675dc8bea8c56bc65c621cd77fae908abced877ca567c1c667279008cff3a Revenue from the commercial segment, comprising office and retail properties, falls 2.8% to S$42.4 million. Revenue from the commercial segment, comprising office and retail properties, falls 2.8% to S$42.4 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-update-restructuring-and-insolvency-framework-better-serve-economy-businesses?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T18:58:45+08:00 Singapore to update restructuring and insolvency framework to better serve economy, businesses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2cdc181292a6c482fe3e25452d90ed29636acf3643620f05c8e150d4ab8e034 Minister Edwin Tong said that premature liquidation can destroy value and that financial distress does not necessarily mean a business is no longer viable.  Minister Edwin Tong said that premature liquidation can destroy value and that financial distress does not necessarily mean a business is no longer viable.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/pek-chuan-building-lavender-street-be-sold-s80-7-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T18:47:50+08:00 Pek Chuan Building in Lavender Street to be sold for S$80.7 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6b731f6ba558dc1a592d9043ba3576ff2b793ac6f9eb410926e2d4a0ffd51c0f The 99-year leasehold Pek Chuan Building in Lavender Street. The 99-year leasehold Pek Chuan Building in Lavender Street is within close proximity of the Lavender and Bendemeer MRT stations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-212?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 21) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/65d0d9a2357159d815fca240f69774b75b211bf2a0c2856849600cf9f10303d0 Toxic smoke from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan in Indonesia has blanketed wide swathes of South-east Asia for weeks. Toxic smoke from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan in Indonesia has blanketed wide swathes of South-east Asia for weeks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-cimb-explores-taking-indonesian-arm-private-amid-market-volatility?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T18:30:16+08:00 Malaysia’s CIMB explores taking Indonesian arm private amid market volatility https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/770a048b90225fcc5b1447d989bff69fd3ca619267140ad9d71a2a71b3b78972 CIMB Niaga had total assets of 382 trillion rupiah as at Jun 30. Its market capitalisation stood at about 37.8 trillion rupiah in mid-October. CIMB Niaga had total assets of 382 trillion rupiah as at Jun 30. Its market capitalisation stood at about 37.8 trillion rupiah in mid-October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-shares-end-higher-led-gains-local-banks-sti-0-6?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T18:26:18+08:00 Singapore shares end higher, led by gains in local banks; STI up 0.6% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6629227afa3727429284699ed1a61cd36943abfb2f69d90275f5c4809d3019f9 Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 334 to 214, after 965.2 million securities worth S$1.8 billion change hands. Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 334 to 214, after 965.2 million securities worth S$1.8 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/strengthen-customer-ties-ai-changes-hotel-booking-behaviour-far-east-hospitality-global-hotel?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T18:13:24+08:00 Strengthen customer ties as AI changes hotel-booking behaviour: Far East Hospitality, Global Hotel Alliance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c550e5d92846fcf2e3eceafb28c52f7d2f549f3acc7e0b67ca59bd7252a6dc3 Chris Hartley, CEO of Global Hotel Alliance (left), with Mark Rohner, managing director of Far East Hospitality. Both want higher visibility in AI searches. Chris Hartley, CEO of Global Hotel Alliance (left), with Mark Rohner, managing director of Far East Hospitality. Both want higher visibility in AI searches. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ocbc-add-ringgit-singapore-based-savings-accounts-oct-23?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T17:48:33+08:00 OCBC to add ringgit to Singapore-based savings accounts from Oct 23 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cb0e09ef404cf1664e7bc993bbb4fa622f9e904ee49aac1626781199dc4b24f2 The OCBC app seen against Singapore dollars and the Malaysian ringgit. OCBC says the new offering will allow customers to convert their money when exchange rates are favourable. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/cat-premium-rises-s132004-first-tender-after-coe-review-announced-cat-b-climbs-s131901?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T17:43:57+08:00 Cat A premium rises to S$132,004 in first tender after COE review announced; Cat B climbs to S$131,901 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cebd703b2fb96cefde5d6f4acffb5ae207f0fff3bd97e55c4a62beb5092548ca The rise in premiums for categories A and B in the latest bidding exercise comes after a price dip in the last two rounds. The rise in premiums for categories A and B in the latest bidding exercise comes after a price dip in the last two rounds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/haze-clouds-indonesias-growth-economists-see-breathing-room-malaysia-and-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T17:28:01+08:00 Haze clouds Indonesia’s growth, but economists see breathing room for Malaysia and Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/532f2834368c70bc3a07a424f19878091b01a17215a135a782d1c33fb3ee3adc Haze in Ketapang, West Kalimantan province, Indonesia. Toxic smoke from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan in Indonesia has blanketed wide swathes of South-east Asia for weeks. Toxic smoke from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan in Indonesia has blanketed wide swathes of South-east Asia for weeks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/buying-weapons-can-harm-countrys-economy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T17:00:00+08:00 Buying weapons can harm a country’s economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c651d06fc172c5b5ed9a7ccd62ab7a94034bbdfa9bc643436ee7c8a082e631f There is good evidence that a surge in arms imports tends to increase the risk and intensity of future wars. There is good evidence that a surge in arms imports tends to increase the risk and intensity of future wars. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-single-family-housing-starts-drop-4-6-859000-september The Business Times en 2026-10-21T16:45:37+08:00 US single-family housing starts drop 4.6% to 859,000 in September https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/50723eb8d11b40f2c51f8b1c3516a166aae3a08f6724f580b9d62a1411fcd6ab Slumping sales have led to a glut of new unsold houses on the market, further reducing the incentive for developers to break ground on new single-family housing projects. Slumping sales have led to a glut of new unsold houses on the market, further reducing the incentive for developers to break ground on new single-family housing projects. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/gic-temasek-deny-allegations-pressuring-msci-downgrade-indonesia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T16:25:04+08:00 GIC, Temasek deny allegations of pressuring MSCI to downgrade Indonesia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8210fc78771c87947ad78de64e0ab03948b5777e2703d80d3569a34394838ac9 The GIC logo. The Singapore sovereign wealth fund has invested in Indonesia for more than 30 years. GIC has invested in Indonesia for more than 30 years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/taiwans-competition-watchdog-quashes-grabs-acquisition-foodpanda-taiwan The Business Times en 2026-10-21T16:17:46+08:00 Taiwan’s competition watchdog quashes Grab’s acquisition of foodpanda in Taiwan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7678b27430f4d127faeb06f889a1b4c6bc1be22846f2bd33dcbc6ecda618ae4c The competition watchdog said the harm to competition from the proposed deal outweighed its overall economic benefits. The competition watchdog said the harm to competition from the proposed deal outweighed its overall economic benefits. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/close-and-personal-francis-yeoh-wee-teng-wen-loh-lik-peng-btluxe-edit-conference?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T16:00:00+08:00 Up close and personal with Francis Yeoh, Wee Teng Wen, Loh Lik Peng at BTLuxe Edit conference https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b99429b3fc4f96cf1dbbb4678ba401ea785573cc2fee3866fd2aa91b7c2cbeb Top row (L-R): Chan Soo Khian of SCDA Architects; Yeoh Pei Xien of YTL Hotels; Sashi Rajan of JLL; Jien Goh of WGSN. Middle row (L-R): Francis Yeoh of YTL Corp; Ashish Manchharam of Elevate Capital; Sandy Assakul of Baan Trok Tua Ngork; Wee Teng Wen of Lo & Behold. Bottom Row (L-R): Art collector Audrey Koh; Jasmine Prasetio of Sotheby’s; Loh Lik Peng of Unlisted Collection; Ravi Thakran of DIAFA. The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy offers an afternoon of conversation about luxury. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/enterprisesg-commit-over-s45-million-help-manufacturers-adopt-ai-solutions?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T15:46:00+08:00 EnterpriseSG to commit over S$45 million to help manufacturers adopt AI solutions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ec60167e864dda327a20a97e58287b2ac3c530e051f14dd10d3f7cbe6fac139 Minister of State for Energy, Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang speaks at the relaunch of Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific (ITAP). Minister of State for Energy, Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang wants AI to be accessible to both large manufacturers and SMEs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-central-bank-keeps-main-rate-unchanged-hikes-deposit-facility-rate-cut-rrr The Business Times en 2026-10-21T15:23:38+08:00 Indonesia’s central bank keeps main rate unchanged but hikes deposit facility rate, to cut RRR https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/822bc9aa7ba03ab5825f740e4dcee3aed50ee3efd58e49af9f1509f8add1017f BI governor Destry Damayanti says the hold “is consistent with the strategy to stabilise the rupiah amid persistent external pressures”, to promote economic growth and to achieve an inflation target of 1.5% to 3.5%. BI governor Destry Damayanti says the hold “is consistent with the strategy to stabilise the rupiah amid persistent external pressures”, to promote economic growth and to achieve an inflation target of 1.5% to 3.5%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/tiffany-japan-building-faces-30-price-cut-debt-costs-rise The Business Times en 2026-10-21T15:16:40+08:00 Tiffany Japan building faces 30% price cut as debt costs rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e36c475a0d5de127e1868045164e8a9d025907b08ae2e8f7e12f4744a3ff9da Commercial real estate investment in Japan rose 2% in H1 2026, but return expectations for prime properties in Tokyo plunged to a record low, said CBRE.  Commercial real estate investment in Japan rose 2% in H1 2026, but return expectations for prime properties in Tokyo plunged to a record low, said CBRE.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/ambanis-jio-seeks-indias-biggest-ipo-us108-billion-valuation-will-investors-bite?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T15:15:20+08:00 Ambani’s Jio seeks India’s biggest IPO at a US$108 billion valuation. Will investors bite? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0953272155cb93efe0397f05dce838591c1fe70584bbe99963d52b1fa945ab0f Jio’s shares are expected to list on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange on Oct 28. Jio’s shares are expected to list on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange on Oct 28. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/cyberattack-hits-indias-largest-bank-exposes-customer-records The Business Times en 2026-10-21T14:49:27+08:00 Cyberattack hits India’s largest bank, exposes customer records https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f4d8160118f68760c7cabc2970dd3abe0a66ea9a6c269aee97b52b0030c50465 SBI says a detailed probe is under way to determine the potential source and extent of the exposure, and assess the risks to customers and the bank. SBI says a detailed probe is under way to determine the potential source and extent of the exposure, and assess the risks to customers and the bank. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-inflation-picks-more-expected-3-5-september The Business Times en 2026-10-21T14:43:58+08:00 UK inflation picks up more than expected to 3.5% in September https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/931e4a13b18ec4843e0dc72b30c0f6b72101a1e5234095fbe92dea7b6c1de770 Households are expected to get further support when finance minister John Healey announces his first budget next week. Households are expected to get further support when finance minister John Healey announces his first budget next week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ambanis-jio-ipo-oversubscribed-within-hours-record-indian-sale The Business Times en 2026-10-21T14:27:27+08:00 Ambani‘s Jio IPO oversubscribed within hours in record Indian sale https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1e9a149f895c014077d463e169d4286e7ee75e21ac0a0e66b8f0c3fa2a074391 Institutional investors swarmed to book their orders, covering their allotted tranche in 10 minutes, while the overall book was filled within 100 minutes. Institutional investors swarmed to book their orders, covering their allotted tranche in 10 minutes, while the overall book was filled within 100 minutes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/art-basel-paris-preview-draws-interest-under-shadow-protests The Business Times en 2026-10-21T14:23:09+08:00 Art Basel Paris preview draws interest under shadow of protests https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2bd4392794f8bc321d2faad73d781c56b8e58fccdc012e21021d79fb47ff4dbe Visitors to the Art Basel preview at the Grand Palais in Paris. Art Basel Paris’ Avant-Premiere preview attracted major collectors despite an escalation of protests, riots and looting across French cities. Art Basel Paris’ Avant-Premiere preview attracted major collectors despite an escalation of protests, riots and looting across French cities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/un-sees-higher-global-warming-even-best-case-scenario The Business Times en 2026-10-21T14:00:53+08:00 UN sees higher global warming, even in best-case scenario https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6f9added707bd638db05d313f65ea3e786dcd77455372efb2dd7abe93355fbb7 Women watch the wildfire that destroyed their home in the La Sorrueda palm grove in Santa Lucia de Tirajana. “Urgent and stringent” cuts are still needed to achieve the UN’s best-case outcome for global warming. “Urgent and stringent” cuts are still needed to achieve the United Nations’ best-case outcome for global warming. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/when-corporate-efficiency-becomes-economic-risk The Business Times en 2026-10-21T14:00:00+08:00 When corporate efficiency becomes an economic risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b0de3755cc2cbe581e97435a962b10d3d9c1e459d2d40c5e23e98547b8529f9 Pedestrians outside the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York. If AI concentrates returns among those who own or can harness tech and capital, while weakening opportunities for others, inequality could become an economic frailty. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/chinas-moonshot-ai-operate-singapore-jobs-post-shows The Business Times en 2026-10-21T13:27:28+08:00 China's Moonshot AI to operate in Singapore, jobs post shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/967066f0679e1dec31691ac672a0d64be7fae9291b0345149908c0035ecabe34 The job posting seeks applicants with sales, venture capital, consulting, product or engineering experience.   The job posting seeks applicants with sales, venture capital, consulting, product or engineering experience.   https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/south-east-asia-digital-economy-hit-us368-billion-gmv-2026-us1-1-trillion-2035-report?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T13:17:29+08:00 South-east Asia digital economy to hit US$368 billion GMV in 2026, US$1.1 trillion in 2035: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b57adb9dd3c5b39630fc0f44c8b529c53258eb6573846367bb45514235c6c2d4 The Singapore skyline. Singapore leads South-east Asia in consumer tokens per GenAI user, weekly GenAI users and GenAI penetration. Singapore leads South-east Asia in consumer tokens per GenAI user, weekly GenAI users and GenAI penetration. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/why-would-musk-merge-spacex-and-tesla The Business Times en 2026-10-21T13:14:48+08:00 Why would Musk merge SpaceX and Tesla? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de8b0dd5e63654fb64906deb9823eebf5039e7fbf878c79602ac1e7cca4b0e9b Musk has long argued he needs greater influence over Tesla to pursue its AI and robotics strategy. A merger could consolidate his influence. Musk has long argued he needs greater influence over Tesla to pursue its AI and robotics strategy. A merger could consolidate his influence. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dayone-said-weigh-options-including-delay-size-cut-us-ipo-after-data-centre-rout The Business Times en 2026-10-21T12:28:29+08:00 DayOne said to weigh options including delay, size cut for US IPO after data-centre rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c58bfd8672bafcf0d8840a7d40142dd97f2d6025b3cc6f78deb1828df46f5970 DayOne's backers include Coatue and Hillhouse. DayOne's backers include Coatue and Hillhouse. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/cost-keeping-hong-kong-and-singapore-financially-open The Business Times en 2026-10-21T12:00:00+08:00 The cost of keeping Hong Kong and Singapore financially open https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ddf6e7779e1aed2e938f778ef81774ae48ae4cd144ae13d30c7c41d4e49a6e38 For banks, checking whether a payment carries sanctions risk is costly, partly because warning signs can be difficult to interpret. For banks, checking whether a payment carries sanctions risk is costly, partly because warning signs can be difficult to interpret. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-co-working-operator-worq-confident-it-can-keep-its-40-growth-rate?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T12:00:00+08:00 Malaysia’s co-working operator Worq is confident it can keep up its 40% growth rate  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9753334be2a82ecc53d9fb35d7dc718e1c46a4e85c03580de0bcc204dde536f4 Co-founders Stephanie Ping (left) and Andrew Yeow believe external factors, such as MNCs’ interest in setting up in Malaysia, can help Worq maintain its growth momentum. Co-founders Stephanie Ping (left) and Andrew Yeow believe external factors, such as MNCs’ interest in setting up in Malaysia, can help Worq maintain its growth momentum. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/south-east-asia-digital-sales-rise-17-us368-billion-2026-research-shows The Business Times en 2026-10-21T11:52:55+08:00 South-east Asia digital sales to rise 17% to US$368 billion in 2026, research shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e5882df0e5eda744f390f8b53820f453ae1bd5a91cee94df9b1e8e49362b6040 The total value of goods and services sold on digital platforms is set to grow by 13% annually and reach US$1.14 trillion by 2035, says report. The total value of goods and services sold on digital platforms is set to grow by 13% annually and reach US$1.14 trillion by 2035, says report. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/positive-pivot-or-premature-analysts-split-keppel-reits-s610-9-million-buy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T11:35:28+08:00 Positive pivot or premature? Analysts split on Keppel Reit’s S$610.9 million buy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/21cd75a8f38a3cd20ad9159e645ebcf2deffbab3eecd59b69e2657cbb4425172 image of keppel south central Keppel Reit’s manager is proposing to acquire a 51% interest in the newly completed 33-storey Keppel South Central. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/will-monee-ipo-spinoff-fatten-wallets-sea-investors-dbs-weighs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T11:30:14+08:00 Will Monee IPO spinoff fatten the wallets of Sea investors? DBS weighs in https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/23244f026fddab601fea959ba69fff63a42ccc8b4314a925b2a4712db5236aa8 The reception area at Sea’s digital finance headquarters in Singapore. Monee could be valued at between US$18 billion and US$22 billion, notes DBS. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/dbs-paylah-rolls-out-qr-payments-taiwan?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T11:25:29+08:00 DBS PayLah! rolls out QR payments in Taiwan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59a0de9e730e5883e2b37f5d3a8225d42ee001b7f9463ac4322012ecf93a66a4 Users can scan an eligible TWQR code using the PayLah! app to make payment at Taiwan merchants including night markets, eateries and shops. Users can scan an eligible TWQR code using the PayLah! app to make payment at Taiwan merchants including night markets, eateries and shops. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nvidia-talks-invest-more-ai-cloud-firm-firmus-after-ipo-flop-report The Business Times en 2026-10-21T11:15:41+08:00 Nvidia in talks to invest more in AI cloud firm Firmus after IPO flop: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/98fccc2600024adfd7e9b159657aa8516eb37943855b7edb1821f31793b8c00f Firmus scrapped an IPO, set to be one of Australia’s biggest ever, after struggling to lure global investors who have grown wary of AI firms. Firmus scrapped an IPO, set to be one of Australia’s biggest ever, after struggling to lure global investors who have grown wary of AI firms. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-korea-japan-shares-rise-asian-stocks-climb-strong-earnings-buoy-wall-street The Business Times en 2026-10-21T10:42:27+08:00 South Korea, Japan shares rise; Asian stocks climb as strong earnings buoy Wall Street https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/120e437cd4156fe780aa54e7e1b31e8e72539bc78d96d673224d18604294502d Regional shares rallied, led by a 4% gain for Korean shares as Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 1.3%. Regional shares rallied, led by a 4% gain for Korean shares as Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 1.3%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/olivia-lum-ex-cfo-not-giving-evidence-their-hyflux-trial?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T10:37:24+08:00 Olivia Lum, ex-CFO not giving evidence in their Hyflux trial https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4601e98d4a04da0de375184c1faa118a189e4c2a3a2b6cb614ba4821594db2a3 Of the six charges former CEO Olivia Lum faces, four Companies Act charges have been stood down in this trial.  Of the six charges former CEO Olivia Lum faces, four Companies Act charges have been stood down in this trial.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/startups/propertyguru-ex-ceos-ai-health-startup-genie-health-raises-us3-million-seed-funding?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T10:00:00+08:00 PropertyGuru ex-CEO’s AI health startup Genie Health raises US$3 million in seed funding https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c6783747a34ff0cb786c94e9b72f6b013abc37032dc0d6308d33c28350238f8 Genie Health co-founder and CEO Hari Krishnan. He says health information needs to be democratised and made accessible. Genie Health co-founder and CEO Hari Krishnan says health information needs to be democratised and made accessible. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/chinese-automaker-reports-set-shine-challenges-mount The Business Times en 2026-10-21T09:58:58+08:00 Chinese automaker reports set to shine before challenges mount https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e2609bcb9efe36ca86555a781e4f1fa316a9c3e5986fb8612d6272f6fa7da711 These automakers will see growing export hurdles in the months ahead. These automakers will see growing export hurdles in the months ahead. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-dips-fourth-session-oil-rally-fans-inflation-concerns The Business Times en 2026-10-21T09:33:07+08:00 Gold dips for fourth session as oil rally fans inflation concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/71d8efa6f5b22c2fadb17a8e7dc3f25aee0f26cfd35036a3bff490d0b862938f Higher interest rates typically weigh on gold prices because they increase the opportunity cost of holding the metal, which does not pay interest. Higher interest rates typically weigh on gold prices because they increase the opportunity cost of holding the metal, which does not pay interest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/netflix-great-making-money-its-problem-keeping-viewers-hooked The Business Times en 2026-10-21T09:03:27+08:00 Netflix is great at making money – its problem is keeping viewers hooked https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3e4efd89e06a2725f903008ede5d5de2323f1a8cd1b365ecbda828bfe2deffe4 The firm said on Oct 20 its Q3 revenue grew 12% on the year to nearly US$12.9 billion, its lowest quarterly revenue percentage growth in three years.  The firm said on Oct 20 its Q3 revenue grew 12% on the year to nearly US$12.9 billion, its lowest quarterly revenue percentage growth in three years.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-downgrades-jmsea-hold-deems-parent-jardine-matheson-better-buy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T08:22:29+08:00 DBS downgrades JMSEA to ‘hold’, deems parent Jardine Matheson a better buy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cce38f63858f9f0192c4aec4f5aeb95012ecefcc459aedee365c4b432d493826 SGX logo seen outside the bourse. Jardine Matheson Holdings – listed on the Singapore Exchange – has announced restructuring plans that include at least US$4 billion in capital recycling by 2030. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-singtel-wee-hur?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T08:22:27+08:00 Stocks to watch: Singtel, Wee Hur https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/25c955302fdccf7181702885a98fd119b16a771f4cceb85eadb8eb11ede01cf9 Singapore’s telecommunications regulator has imposed a S$1 million penalty on Singtel over disruptions in March. Singapore’s telecommunications regulator has imposed a S$1 million penalty on Singtel over disruptions in March. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/super-micro-preliminary-results-top-estimates-shares-jump-12 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T07:08:39+08:00 Super Micro preliminary results top estimates, shares jump 12% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8cce8ac6530d8646e58b086fac9b0a721bab2834fee5367c152aacede94cb14b The firm benefits from surging demand for gear to train and run AI tasks; its servers contain Nvidia chips, preferred components for most AI data centres.  The firm benefits from surging demand for gear to train and run AI tasks; its servers contain Nvidia chips, preferred components for most AI data centres.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/buybacks-vs-dividends-which-better-shareholders?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T07:00:00+08:00 Buybacks vs dividends: Which is better for shareholders? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0052a222ae9a61e20ed4b88fcee8d23e5c8e1522116d42f9a30d5f017b35ecd4 The Singapore Exchange Group logo is displayed on a sign at the SGX Building. Dividends distribute cash proportionately to all shareholders, while a buyback pays cash only to those who sell. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/bank-ai-resilient-singapore-property-deep-value-listed-property-groups?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T07:00:00+08:00 Bank on AI-resilient Singapore property via deep-value listed property groups https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/978642d428f87b48888e55de87260265d282c69814641d0c6ef5733906de68a4 Even as lifestyles change because of AI, people are likely to channel much of their income and savings into owning a high-quality home. Even as lifestyles change because of AI, people are likely to channel much of their income and savings into owning a high-quality home. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/could-japan-trigger-next-global-financial-crisis The Business Times en 2026-10-21T07:00:00+08:00 Could Japan trigger the next global financial crisis? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e27f002e5782a69041f595bbf4eb599fd5c8241a0b2a6dbf47fd91fb84955b6e Japanese yen notes Yen appreciation can accelerate the unwinding of leveraged positions, illustrating how currency and financial stability risks can interact. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/future-economic-diplomacy-lies-beyond-multilateral-organisations The Business Times en 2026-10-21T07:00:00+08:00 The future of economic diplomacy lies beyond multilateral organisations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/39ef9626400a50073612c557303ce777599a0bba9c367f39aef1da2824cf5fc1 People approach a display of the logo of the 2026 IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. Economic diplomacy must evolve beyond formal negotiations and summit declarations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/protect-people-not-prices-how-asean3-can-build-resilience-energy-shocks The Business Times en 2026-10-21T07:00:00+08:00 Protect people, not prices: How Asean+3 can build resilience to energy shocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4efd9c4bb8642a1ec7c799c9b2d79965eb11875ca1995ba385cd578d8db9183c Japan introduced temporary petrol price subsidies in response to spikes in energy costs. Japan introduced temporary petrol price subsidies in response to spikes in energy costs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-strikes-more-ship-engine-rooms-ramp-hormuz-attacks The Business Times en 2026-10-21T06:58:26+08:00 Iran strikes more ship engine rooms in ramp-up of Hormuz attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fdf6e7631c5dddaaf37f24bbfdcebe241e814b7c4ae5efa53983c383fcea11f0 Direct hits on engine rooms can cause fires and leave ships without power or propulsion, taking vessels out of service for months and leading to costly repairs.  Direct hits on engine rooms can cause fires and leave ships without power or propulsion, taking vessels out of service for months and leading to costly repairs.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/spacex-profit-beats-estimates-161-revenue-jump-growth-ai-satellite-internet-businesses The Business Times en 2026-10-21T06:45:51+08:00 SpaceX profit beats estimates on 161% revenue jump, growth in AI, satellite internet businesses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd91039d6b27b603cd0c106d63c083c81ab6fedc9553fe65287aa75648565601 SpaceX has become a major compute and infrastructure supplier to Anthropic, Alphabet and others. SpaceX has become a major compute and infrastructure supplier to Anthropic, Alphabet and others. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/elon-musk-says-spacex-tesla-have-begun-exploring-merger-deal-not-guaranteed The Business Times en 2026-10-21T06:34:02+08:00 Elon Musk says SpaceX, Tesla have begun exploring merger, but deal not guaranteed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3fc9965b65642a20cb051ee7277c331f7b317f83e8d61bee349179e1cf165f91 Elon Musk is not participating in the committee discussions because he is a conflicted party. Elon Musk is not participating in the committee discussions because he is a conflicted party. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-rises-middle-east-supply-worries-iran-ship-attacks-spread-beyond-hormuz The Business Times en 2026-10-21T06:22:05+08:00 Oil rises on Middle East supply worries as Iran ship attacks spread beyond Hormuz    https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/373b0f83c86e27c8f0d28ea503aa5822cf7f05bb4983ff5d1e3f396a47e76c4d US Energy Department officials said on Oct 20 they were working with refiners around the world to boost fuel output as a diesel shortage has raised prices.  US Energy Department officials said on Oct 20 they were working with refiners around the world to boost fuel output as a diesel shortage has raised prices.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/european-stocks-extend-slide-french-unrest-rattles-investors The Business Times en 2026-10-21T06:13:01+08:00 European stocks extend slide as French unrest rattles investors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fccdff3922620f9d3e49525da992841c75d04d284da07dbdcff139fe416b808 The European Central Bank is expected to remain on hold this month, while traders see an 85% chance of a hike in December. The European Central Bank is expected to remain on hold this month, while traders see an 85% chance of a hike in December. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/dow-outperforms-wall-street-rises-healthcare-stocks-lead-gains The Business Times en 2026-10-21T06:08:55+08:00 Dow outperforms as Wall Street rises, healthcare stocks lead gains  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5c650b7ffbccad34ddcd65a76409550f1e3a4b3ff1e65e114aa29f167473f908 Declines in megacap stocks pulled down the communication services sector as energy shares underperformed. Declines in megacap stocks pulled down the communication services sector as energy shares underperformed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/qualcomm-cut-jobs-worldwide-performance-focused-layoffs-internal-memo The Business Times en 2026-10-20T22:13:36+08:00 Qualcomm to cut jobs worldwide in performance-focused layoffs: internal memo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c0efbaec88924a32b8947491afa873aefe79905ebfc44ad0fe08bd5fe85dc24a Qualcomm has been hit this year by a slump in consumer electronics sales as soaring memory prices weigh on demand in key markets. Qualcomm has been hit this year by a slump in consumer electronics sales as soaring memory prices weigh on demand in key markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-opens-lower-ai-stocks-decline-oil-prices-rise The Business Times en 2026-10-20T21:58:49+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street opens lower as AI stocks decline, oil prices rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/33fc994405d09788b6617dab29d74e9bd9e3e96dc0ca3adba744f8d71b640b9c The Nasdaq Composite dropped 98.0 points, or 0.37 per cent, to 26,332.921 on Tuesday morning. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 98.0 points, or 0.37 per cent, to 26,332.921 on Tuesday morning. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/hasbro-raises-annual-revenue-forecast-strong-demand-digital-games The Business Times en 2026-10-20T21:07:21+08:00 Hasbro raises annual revenue forecast on strong demand for digital games https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e7ec6ed89d482d0eb216cb5dc66e9b8253180d20fcec208785d07eb87b2e0e89 Hasbro is outperforming its rival Mattel. Hasbro is outperforming its rival Mattel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/chinas-catl-profit-growth-slows-third-quarter-competition-intensifies The Business Times en 2026-10-20T20:46:45+08:00 China’s CATL profit growth slows in third quarter as competition intensifies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08f5b368515dbecf5d83b59b55989e654033820864ee511e3ab724f7902eb673 Net profit at the world’s largest EV battery maker rose 14.5 per cent from a year earlier. Net profit at the world’s largest EV battery maker rose 14.5 per cent from a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/google-cloud-services-down-uk-revolut-other-banks-and-public-services-report-issues The Business Times en 2026-10-20T20:29:59+08:00 Google Cloud services down in UK; Revolut, other banks and public services report issues https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/639a4ba840e710605d4cdb52a66958def0df38fc02cdb940c71bcec684953d84 Google Cloud was among 19 companies designated by EU regulators last year as critical third-party computing providers on which the bloc’s finance industry depends. Google Cloud was among 19 companies designated by EU regulators last year as critical third-party computing providers on which the bloc’s finance industry depends. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/fewer-one-20-singapore-listed-firms-disclose-external-board-evaluations-study?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T20:24:25+08:00 Fewer than one in 20 Singapore-listed firms disclose external board evaluations: study https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ee0b89d6817c586842c6a19dbaebdf52053287c075bbc95da8523efee63860b1 Just 10% of listed companies surveyed disclose information on succession planning for boards and senior management. Just 10% of listed companies surveyed disclose information on succession planning for boards and senior management. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/greenback-slips-euro-rebounds-french-protests-ease?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T20:05:11+08:00 Greenback slips, euro rebounds as French protests ease https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7c4e3e38569651791578f0bb34d5f499a113ddb2109c96dc2fc0af59c4073a00 Investors were still watching oil prices, with Brent crude futures near a five-month high above US$110 per barrel on little signs of progress in efforts to end the Middle East war. Investors were still watching oil prices, with Brent crude futures near a five-month high above US$110 per barrel on little signs of progress in efforts to end the Middle East war. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/gm-shares-sink-full-year-profit-forecast-misses-wall-street-estimates The Business Times en 2026-10-20T20:01:08+08:00 GM shares sink as full-year profit forecast misses Wall Street estimates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a900a59f0a102d82c23aee76bd426d34aa375124ecf13c47e1d0d41f397c4c94 GM said it expected to end 2026 with adjusted EBIT in the range of US$14.5 billion to US$15.5 billion. GM said it expected to end 2026 with adjusted EBIT in the range of US$14.5 billion to US$15.5 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/faster-delivery-easier-credit-fuel-south-east-asia-e-commerce-survey?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T19:42:54+08:00 Faster delivery, easier credit fuel South-east Asia e-commerce: survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6861918b994353a3c72a37261635a0ecd215a528e273f09224c082d1b6273e64 Lazada Malaysia CEO Kaya Qin (left) and Cube Asia co-founder Simon Torring. From left: Lazada Malaysia CEO Kaya Qin and Cube Asia co-founder Simon Torring. Torring says that buy now, pay later schemes serve as a major catalyst in the region. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/13-19-art-prize-opens-takashimaya-works-teens-and-persons-special-needs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T19:12:21+08:00 13-19 Art Prize opens at Takashimaya with works by teens and persons with special needs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4191b3dcf59887b446704da27ed859ca5332957feb06ef6d93d71c7c73436a45 The top prizes of the 13-19 Art Prize went to Zhou Shanwei, 16, for Under Pressure (left), and Zhao Manxu, 14, for Lost Memories. The top prizes of the 13-19 Art Prize went to Zhou Shanwei, 16, for Under Pressure (left), and Zhao Manxu, 14, for Lost Memories. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wee-hur-secures-option-acquire-sydney-site-471-bed-student-accommodation-project?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T19:12:06+08:00 Wee Hur secures option to acquire Sydney site for 471-bed student accommodation project https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/83704050eb5dadc7ad244cfc25a41bc5a24345bf9826e1cc00a0b09b7adae0d7 The site of Wee Hur’s latest accommodation project is a three-minute walk from Crows Nest metro station, and near key Australian universities. The site of Wee Hur’s latest accommodation project is a three-minute walk from Crows Nest metro station, and near key Australian universities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/free-trade-agreements-may-be-out-fashion-apec-can-further-existing-deals-jeffrey-siow?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T19:09:10+08:00 Free trade agreements may be out of fashion, but Apec can further existing deals: Jeffrey Siow https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d380416f26f9b8ee872bbbb610fa8bbe3d9abf47bbe2e046b988982eab6a3867 Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow said that inking free trade agreements may no longer be in trend. Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow said that inking free trade agreements may no longer be in trend. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-shares-end-lower-local-banks-decline-sti-slips-0-2?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T18:48:33+08:00 Singapore shares end lower as local banks decline; STI slips 0.2% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0d21f955ffa1cae520c0a97ace8159dce30a119ea26e4277101fe130b72e5a6d Across the broader market, gainers trail losers 180 to 388, after 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.6 billion change hands. Across the broader market, gainers trail losers 180 to 388, after 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.6 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-20?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 20) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1219810974ce285ae5447aecf0d2d5fdd7463e4de420d1a8e4362b2de29d8b1c Singapore has issued legal notices to 10 companies in Indonesia for contributing to the haze affecting the city-state. Singapore has issued legal notices to 10 companies in Indonesia for contributing to the haze affecting the city-state. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/mtr-bets-us5-billion-hong-kong-city-doesnt-exist-yet The Business Times en 2026-10-20T18:41:35+08:00 MTR bets US$5 billion on a Hong Kong city that doesn’t exist yet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c42b33f630116a675d4f9abc9544fc328cf4aa23ada1f245ac82531eb695b71c MTR was established in 1975 with the British colonial government as sole shareholder to build Hong Kong’s metro system after the population swelled by almost four million in three decades. MTR was established in 1975 with the British colonial government as sole shareholder to build Hong Kong’s metro system after the population swelled by almost four million in three decades. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/monetary-policy-could-turn-accommodative-ai-productivity-gains-take-hold-mas-chief-economist?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T18:02:43+08:00 Monetary policy could turn accommodative as AI productivity gains take hold: MAS chief economist https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e5f8d49a34601517df7bd3ac60902b4f15d037d240f1332a51957a41458a9651 MAS logo outside its building MAS tightened monetary policy in April and July this year amid rising inflation risks, before leaving its policy settings unchanged in October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/bytedance-alibaba-tencent-place-over-us35-billion-worth-nvidia-chip-orders The Business Times en 2026-10-20T17:42:02+08:00 ByteDance, Alibaba, Tencent place over US$35 billion worth of Nvidia chip orders https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/94341a659587cd0debe5ed7ae1640c9e266044acd914dab1c5cfb3535d607edd One source said Nvidia told partners they might receive only 5 per cent to 10 per cent of the quantities requested, due to overwhelming demand. One source said Nvidia told partners they might receive only 5 per cent to 10 per cent of the quantities requested, due to overwhelming demand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singtel-fined-s1-million-over-march-outages-affecting-720000-subscribers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T17:30:00+08:00 Singtel fined S$1 million over March outages affecting 720,000 subscribers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a5022a53246e8562e248aa8fa136ee516019ffec0db519c00a4a472f05361852 IMDA says the outages could have been prevented had Singtel implemented more robust systems to monitor operations. IMDA says the outages could have been prevented had Singtel implemented more robust systems to monitor operations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-banks-may-curb-financing-firms-zero-tolerance-approach-open-burning-deforestation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T17:27:51+08:00 Singapore banks may curb financing of firms in ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to open burning, deforestation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57959883e947870ed64adcecd18ab20a56043bb4718343f45c56908c42fcf1a6 Under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, Singapore has issued legal notices to 10 companies in Indonesia for contributing to the haze. Under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, Singapore has issued legal notices to 10 companies in Indonesia for contributing to the haze. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/fake-commute-how-chinas-unemployed-save-face The Business Times en 2026-10-20T17:08:08+08:00 The fake commute: How China’s unemployed save face https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2015e67338c77884a0634b7d06260395968499e660d17e2ef30799e0666cc21e Most social media posts share tips on how to spend the day away from home, drifting through parks, libraries, cafes and shopping malls. Most social media posts share tips on how to spend the day away from home, drifting through parks, libraries, cafes and shopping malls. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-faces-growing-pressure-hold-companies-accountable-forest-fires-haze-worsens?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T17:04:25+08:00 Indonesia faces growing pressure to hold companies accountable for forest fires as haze worsens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b26863894ff98ce4ce3c6585b2a492aadfc324913bba97558dcd6f9447e985d Greenpeace Indonesia activists unfurl a banner at Jakarta’s Bundaran Hotel Indonesia, criticising the government’s handling of forest fires and climate inaction. Greenpeace Indonesia activists unfurl a banner at Jakarta’s Bundaran Hotel Indonesia, criticising the government’s handling of forest fires and climate inaction. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-de-registers-main-opposition-bloc-elections-loom The Business Times en 2026-10-20T17:01:21+08:00 Malaysia de-registers main opposition bloc as elections loom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a24c8f8bb359ad495080a5e0d16478902a3b93c01b690f23cd3c1850de644b48 Perikatan Nasional is facing growing rifts of its own. Perikatan Nasional is facing growing rifts of its own. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/whats-so-wrong-high-interest-rates The Business Times en 2026-10-20T16:54:12+08:00 What’s so wrong with high interest rates? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/05ffb83c940dc9b8742111027384c6a48ea23379beac942663db01044ba81916 Singapore’s Central Business District. Banks could benefit as their net interest margins widen, thanks to higher rates.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/rich-flyers-splurges-are-saving-airlines-margin-collapse The Business Times en 2026-10-20T15:59:11+08:00 Rich flyers’ splurges are saving airlines from a margin collapse https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/07f28b9d5540f75b4fe1a35a24f466689b373735380e7747cad7d66cbf290667 Delta Air Lines has revamped its Delta One business class as it prioritises “consistent investment in premium experiences”. Delta Air Lines has revamped its Delta One business class as it prioritises “consistent investment in premium experiences”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-extend-slide-french-protests-dent-risk-appetite The Business Times en 2026-10-20T15:58:54+08:00 European stocks extend slide as French protests dent risk appetite https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index was down 0.27 per cent at 637.84 points by 0709 GMT on Tuesday. The Stoxx 600 index was down 0.27 per cent at 637.84 points by 0709 GMT on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-jobs-market-shows-some-recovery-signs-boe-mulls-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-10-20T15:55:10+08:00 UK jobs market shows some recovery signs as BOE mulls rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c35e025f7ee49f0e43c3e1f8f2f96e4fef70a0a124087fb88eb330e1fe3f6723 Job vacancies in the three months to September fell to 691,000 from 704,000 in the three months to August. Job vacancies in the three months to September fell to 691,000 from 704,000 in the three months to August. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-flags-apecs-role-key-challenged-global-economy The Business Times en 2026-10-20T15:53:52+08:00 China flags Apec’s role as key for a challenged global economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2e965b2f46813c41686f698c40f74bf6460c5273edef8101c8ca0f510c059001 China’s Finance Minister Lan Foan called on governments to cooperate on AI, the digital economy and green sector development. China’s Finance Minister Lan Foan called on governments to cooperate on AI, the digital economy and green sector development. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/upcycle-intact-singapore-semiconductor-stocks-despite-sharp-sell The Business Times en 2026-10-20T15:35:31+08:00 Upcycle is intact for Singapore semiconductor stocks despite sharp sell-off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a12682dfab73a56d88989b5d1e2fb03b3081cb0abd73aaa9f4372fa4f741b49d On the SGX, UMS (logo pictured), AEM and Frencken offer the most direct exposure to the semiconductor cycle from different angles. On the SGX, UMS (logo pictured), AEM and Frencken offer the most direct exposure to the semiconductor cycle from different angles. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/battle-against-rising-us-treasury-yields?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T15:34:59+08:00 The battle against rising US Treasury yields https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/afefc38608c4fb7d66d3b4a0dd3d6a28085d3033b47f6f2808c3e7b8d37dfc3a US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been successful only at smoothing the back-up in bond yields. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been successful only at smoothing the back-up in bond yields. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/cpf-keeps-grade-global-ranking-pension-systems-second-year-overall-score-goes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T15:23:35+08:00 CPF keeps ‘A’ grade in global ranking of pension systems for second year; overall score goes up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b6e71a187cf58b6486d30fd27fd81751622b262f321737aa8f6d8210a44fd1b Singapore’s CPF has scored 82 on the Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index. Singapore’s CPF has scored 82 on the Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-set-special-committee-probe-corporate-crime-chaired-attorney-general The Business Times en 2026-10-20T15:16:00+08:00 Malaysia to set up special committee to probe corporate crime, chaired by attorney-general https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1498cf17c2e4723f4361c3011ad631b233d6699898482cea54a4a7d2ad798c1c Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement revives discussion of a topic that had gone largely silent for months. Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement revives discussion of a topic that had gone largely silent for months. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/taobao-deepens-singapore-presence-us14-9-million-marketing-push?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T14:58:19+08:00 Taobao deepens Singapore presence with US$14.9 million marketing push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1a6da9e78aee13cad73d64db364a31d7434d917d2ef622032097d2152de67f35 Cora Cai, Singapore country head for Taobao. She says the company’s continued investment in Singapore plays a big role in its overseas business expansion. Cora Cai, Singapore country head for Taobao, says the company’s continued investment in Singapore plays a big role in its overseas business expansion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sea-starts-enterprise-cloud-foray-while-eyeing-fintech-arm-ipo The Business Times en 2026-10-20T14:45:58+08:00 Sea starts enterprise cloud foray while eyeing a fintech arm IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd7755479d956dad44ef05288006fcd94684c939bcc94b5d6d96abedf5c98c01 Last year, Forrest Li pledged to double down on AI, betting that this would help the company hit a trillion-dollar market capitalisation. Last year, Forrest Li pledged to double down on AI, betting that this would help the company hit a trillion-dollar market capitalisation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/japan-pursues-chip-industry-reboot-its-being-pressed-build-americas The Business Times en 2026-10-20T14:13:01+08:00 As Japan pursues a chip-industry reboot, it’s being pressed to build America’s https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/17346ee74c11221bbbca5609db2cb455a2ea79210c18294f085236c8fdc04079 Japan will invest up to US$21 billion to build two chip factories in New York state, under a deal announced last week by GlobalFoundries. Japan will invest up to US$21 billion to build two chip factories in New York state, under a deal announced last week by GlobalFoundries. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/data-centre-infrastructure-firm-elices-33-plunge-ugly-debut-rekindles-ai-spending-doubts The Business Times en 2026-10-20T13:27:05+08:00 Data centre infrastructure firm Elice’s 33% plunge in ‘ugly debut’ rekindles AI spending doubts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/acc722c051cf9ffc68fc089ffaf3f214270105666a4787650cc416ec0ef31a3e Elice’s plunge signals the environment surrounding neocloud firms “has yet to fully improve”, said Kazuyuki Muramatsu from Nagomi Capital. Elice’s plunge signals the environment surrounding neocloud firms “has yet to fully improve”, said Kazuyuki Muramatsu from Nagomi Capital. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-economy-five-takeaways-gdp-trade-and-inflation-figures?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T13:00:00+08:00 Malaysia’s economy: Five takeaways from GDP, trade and inflation figures https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5387f499c163fa0f0713ac27a38b2445bd6a65711fb3da2343d7780195b2ee30 Pedestrians pass a garment outlet in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia’s Q3 GDP has expanded 5.3% year on year, slowing from 6% in Q2, official advance estimates show. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/australia-sue-facebook-tiktok-alleged-breaches-ban The Business Times en 2026-10-20T12:48:26+08:00 Australia to sue Facebook, TikTok for alleged breaches of ban https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b800acd3d981df07a86abcdda3fff5f73b2f40c88c0b5306d2dc827840e74a9 The country’s online safety regulator said it was investigating Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube for potential failure to observe the law. The country’s online safety regulator said it was investigating Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube for potential failure to observe the law. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/end-abundance The Business Times en 2026-10-20T12:00:00+08:00 The end of abundance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e1bfa3e5881e25549b489383cde2b14ac67853022975a88fedc572f1c09cc470 A worker assembles motors for electric vehicles at a factory in Berlin. Stagflation lacks a straightforward monetary-policy remedy; fiscal policy, if targeted well, can be more effective, says the writer. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/ai-tool-predicts-cancer-survival-chances-single-face-photo The Business Times en 2026-10-20T11:56:55+08:00 AI tool predicts cancer survival chances with single face photo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/43a2edc1a464fde6ce3428e45e4a28c34ed3a0cde0cd1142b079573c0b0448c1 The AI tool could estimate age with a margin of error of about 5 years and reliably allocate patients to higher- or lower-risk groups, with different risks of death. The AI tool could estimate age with a margin of error of about 5 years and reliably allocate patients to higher- or lower-risk groups, with different risks of death. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-has-made-no-commitment-provide-financing-support-airasia-says-ministry The Business Times en 2026-10-20T11:20:11+08:00 Malaysia has made no commitment to provide financing support to AirAsia, says ministry https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b40984d52a6c5c79673f32859687daf67677c7e266fb37ae4c3583baa39ab1e1 AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes said the government talks focused on aviation-related costs, not financial assistance. AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes said the government talks focused on aviation-related costs, not financial assistance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/gcash-parent-mynts-steady-debut-after-us1-billion-ipo-offers-hope-philippine-market-revival?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T10:45:54+08:00 GCash parent Mynt’s steady debut after US$1 billion IPO offers hope for Philippine market revival https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e53ee2a384e80cfe77b3e25795cd6b5c9a3b7f67c37f5c1f7923bcf17b4003ae Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr was present at the start of trading in Mynt shares at the Philippine Stock Exchange on Tuesday (Oct 20). Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr was present at the start of trading in Mynt shares at the Philippine Stock Exchange on Tuesday (Oct 20). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/rhb-cuts-sgx-target-price-s20-30-after-softer-expected-q1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T10:32:00+08:00 RHB cuts SGX target price to S$20.30 after softer-than-expected Q1 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de5515e91293ec27270fac7444f64a966a73c283b5680094107f6d0924980d99 SGX’s implied securities and derivatives activity for the first half of FY2027 track 7.4% and 10.2% below RHB’s expectations, respectively. SGX’s implied securities and derivatives activity for the first half of FY2027 track 7.4% and 10.2% below RHB’s expectations, respectively. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/most-singapore-households-expect-inflation-rise-over-next-year-survey?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T10:20:00+08:00 Most Singapore households expect inflation to rise over next year: survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69a9acf8c58fdb7231cdb9cbdc9af1e85074d529a445191b0c5dc2982257fcda Expectations for price increases vary across spending categories, with transport recording the largest rise. Expectations for price increases vary across spending categories, with transport recording the largest rise. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-korea-japan-shares-fall-asian-stocks-decline-break-us-chip-rally The Business Times en 2026-10-20T09:58:26+08:00 South Korea, Japan shares fall as Asian stocks decline in break from US chip rally https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4cd66ac9dbbeeace8c09c5de9380a89665aa29438240e28fd8cf7672ebb39315 As at 9.35 am Tokyo time, the Nikkei 225 futures (OSE) fell 0.8% and Japan’s Topix retreated 0.9%. As at 9.35 am Tokyo time, the Nikkei 225 futures (OSE) fell 0.8% and Japan’s Topix retreated 0.9%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/asias-ultra-wealthy-next-gen-have-least-say-post-sale-plans-family-business-julius-baer?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T09:30:00+08:00 Asia’s ultra-wealthy next-gen have least say in post-sale plans for family business: Julius Baer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3d82dc5fa81d2c20c85766506bed14b82d6d6e981a847c725fc59631f1fe53a8 In a Julius Baer report, only 8.4% of respondents advising UHNW families in Asia say the next generation is active in post-exit plans. In a Julius Baer report, only 8.4% of respondents advising UHNW families in Asia say the next generation is active in post-exit plans. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/two-horse-race-openai-seeks-accelerate-fundraising-ahead-anthropic-ipo-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-10-20T09:23:06+08:00 ‘Two-horse race’: OpenAI seeks to accelerate fundraising ahead of Anthropic IPO, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9621791b5d3b8aaac4a9d51bce8ae4948d660f37085d2a1b9dd350dd62960f9 The rapid timetable partly reflects a desire to get ahead of Anthropic as both frontier labs increasingly tap a similar investor base. The rapid timetable partly reflects a desire to get ahead of Anthropic as both frontier labs increasingly tap a similar investor base. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nearly-half-singapore-workers-put-least-six-unpaid-hours-week-survey?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T08:41:44+08:00 Nearly half of Singapore workers put in at least six unpaid hours a week: survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b7cb418018ae9805a23a9f0e9ae649724b2cf77939d7a2355fc24af4fab7c44c Workers who reported 16 or more unpaid hours are more likely to be fully engaged in their jobs, the survery indicated. Workers who reported 16 or more unpaid hours are more likely to be fully engaged in their jobs, the survery indicated. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-declines-bond-yields-stay-elevated-despite-oil-drop The Business Times en 2026-10-20T08:36:47+08:00 Gold declines as bond yields stay elevated despite oil drop https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dcad67d854b2bf218ddf72d5bc009255827e01550757a14033af0418407774d4 Higher rates are generally a headwind for gold as it pays no interest.  Higher rates are generally a headwind for gold as it pays no interest.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-first-resources-keppel-reit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T08:27:36+08:00 Stocks to watch: First Resources, Keppel Reit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/91b843d5bf79272ed7f631ee23dd4ccde034cffbac889f6bca69085a033bbd1d First Resources said it was confident an objective review would establish that it does not engage in land clearing by fire. First Resources said it was confident an objective review would establish that it does not engage in land clearing by fire. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/first-resources-confident-clearing-name-haze-allegations?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T08:25:22+08:00 First Resources confident of clearing name in haze allegations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/92fdbaab4f33440cf2df1145733e6fc81bddf57604db649d3249a387048c1d66 Firefighters spray water in an attempt to extinguish a wildfire at a palm oil plantation area in Central Kalimantan. First Resources has been linked to plantation areas in Indonesia where fires and smoke were detected. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-allows-dark-fleet-oil-tankers-shed-sanctions-amid-bid-boost-oil-supply The Business Times en 2026-10-20T08:24:55+08:00 US allows dark-fleet oil tankers to shed sanctions amid bid to boost oil supply https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f540bc738e242b6ec2184a485eebd99b92305d67f004f4db4441bbe72057cd94 The Trump administration is undertaking an approval process to grant sanctioned ships legitimate status so they can be used to transport non-sanctioned oil. The Trump administration is undertaking an approval process to grant sanctioned ships legitimate status so they can be used to transport non-sanctioned oil. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/keppel-reit-buy-51-stake-keppel-south-central-s610-9-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T08:12:40+08:00 Keppel Reit to buy 51% stake in Keppel South Central for S$610.9 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/21cd75a8f38a3cd20ad9159e645ebcf2deffbab3eecd59b69e2657cbb4425172 Keppel South Central in Hoe Chiang Road. The acquisition of Keppel South Central offers a pro forma distribution per unit accretion of 2.01%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/france-imposes-curfews-parts-paris-other-cities-after-nationwide-rioting The Business Times en 2026-10-20T07:45:08+08:00 France imposes curfews in parts of Paris, other cities after nationwide rioting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2bc2b03e89da0b292f51d8140d9d5e2f2f31370fbb412ad1c9525a3b111ee908 In Paris, a shopping hub hit by looters and the Place de la République, which saw weekend violence, were under curfew from 11 pm on Oct 19 to 6 am on Oct 20. In Paris, a shopping hub hit by looters and the Place de la République, which saw weekend violence, were under curfew from 11 pm on Oct 19 to 6 am on Oct 20. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/grid-transition-why-aseans-next-energy-challenge-coordination The Business Times en 2026-10-20T07:15:00+08:00 The grid is the transition: Why Asean’s next energy challenge is coordination https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b3a847e1dcc5ee3d404f9f0a4d3a0ff98568a5ac90832876590d120953a93543 The International Energy Agency projects renewables could rise from under 30% of Asean’s power mix to over 70% by 2050 with stronger interconnection. The International Energy Agency projects renewables could rise from under 30% of Asean’s power mix to over 70% by 2050 with stronger interconnection. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/when-it-too-late-financial-planning?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T07:00:00+08:00 When is it too late for financial planning? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/99bc70e4f1da4c3aa4a5d61481571f43038e23099bf15cab593abaf9facc1354 When it comes to retirement adequacy, longevity is sobering because of the risk of outliving one’s resources When it comes to retirement adequacy, longevity is sobering because of the risk of outliving one’s resources https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/goto-makes-its-indonesian-language-ai-available-public?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T07:00:00+08:00 GoTo makes its Indonesian-language AI available to the public https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe61e86d668663732f03d835234afd0af6e6d5516d8f190822d08d59b28894ba GoTo logo GoTo is making its artificial intelligence model available for free on AI platform Hugging Face. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/real-purpose-waico-chinas-ai-club The Business Times en 2026-10-20T07:00:00+08:00 The real purpose of Waico, China’s AI club https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dd5be2ca827767bf0dd5dd249cbbf8515f7466b0c94b4c69e1061178f09a3592 China launched the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization in July. China launched the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization in July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/indonesia-shields-consumers-oil-shock-energy-import-bill-jumps-40?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T07:00:00+08:00 Indonesia shields consumers from oil shock as energy import bill jumps 40% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/807cb086de2ef668d5f34d2d4af179da06ab2557290d1477e3642a93ac0f3c61 Jakarta’s skyline. Keeping domestic energy prices low protects household purchasing power and helps contain inflation, but requires Indonesia to devote more of its Budget to subsidies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/future-of-work/age-ai-what-university-education?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T07:00:00+08:00 In the age of AI, what is a university education for? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/63a71c249d1853e6af4968c8a53801c62755a1bb95a0eed44b16ec548448317b Universities see their role in equipping students with a foundation that can sustain them beyond their first job. Universities see their role in equipping students with a foundation that can sustain them beyond their first job. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ipos-are-not-only-vehicle-kkr-heads-record-exits-even-firms-stay-private-longer?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-20T07:00:00+08:00 ‘IPOs are not the only vehicle’: KKR heads for record exits even as firms stay private for longer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0567d3f8482a65fb8d93f5342501f052c979269cc5920b45d0e834140475698 In Asia, KKR has larger portfolio allocations in Japan and India relative to other markets, though allocation trends shift every few years. In Asia, KKR has larger portfolio allocations in Japan and India relative to other markets, though allocation trends shift every few years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nvidia-backed-nscale-anthropic-talks-new-us45-billion-ai-cloud-deal-source-says The Business Times en 2026-10-20T06:54:48+08:00 Nvidia-backed Nscale, Anthropic in talks for new US$45 billion AI cloud deal, source says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/425b8ea1adbcf4db110646854f46445fff222e1a3e6b3ddafe6283140621b69c Nscale is seeking another major deal with the AI lab for a second facility at its Monarch data centre campus in West Virginia. Nscale is seeking another major deal with the AI lab for a second facility at its Monarch data centre campus in West Virginia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/houthi-attack-kills-53-yemen-government-training-camp-officials-say The Business Times en 2026-10-20T06:36:22+08:00 Houthi attack kills 53 at Yemen government training camp, officials say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ea9abcfc4093faa01dcc88915de984f49918261278f43e744680a9bafe7135e Houthi forces (pictured) and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces have traded attacks since the Houthis’ September advance towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Houthi forces (pictured) and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces have traded attacks since the Houthis’ September advance towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-wavers-near-five-month-high-irans-hormuz-threats-vie-flows The Business Times en 2026-10-20T06:15:41+08:00 Oil wavers near five-month high as Iran’s Hormuz threats vie with flows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2bbc907c3b1d240d98220896742fd636f51e3248af1a000d912e2803c650a6cd Iran has “no choice” but to assert control over Hormuz for security, said the country’s vice-president on Oct 19. Iran has “no choice” but to assert control over Hormuz for security, said the country’s vice-president on Oct 19.