https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-mulls-funding-round-us1-2-trillion-valuation-ahead-ipo-ft-reports The Business Times en 2026-09-16T07:56:53+08:00 OpenAI mulls funding round at US$1.2 trillion valuation ahead of IPO, FT reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cfea427b4c980b3b93aaaac43f25963e1a873820a09b892759f7e2f3ea373f7e OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Saturday that the company would not go public in 2026, citing safety concerns over artificial intelligence. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Saturday that the company would not go public in 2026, citing safety concerns over artificial intelligence. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/emirates-airline-says-well-hedged-jet-fuel-working-contain-ticket-prices The Business Times en 2026-09-16T07:05:21+08:00 Emirates airline says well hedged on jet fuel, working to contain ticket prices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b5855dc02e01fff7ffff69e8e03e448ce8abfe52638e19a773cd92d8bc35450c The Iran war disrupted travel earlier this year, driving up fuel prices. The Iran war disrupted travel earlier this year, driving up fuel prices. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-chip-goals-morph-multi-state-model-are-they-outgrowing-penang The Business Times en 2026-09-16T07:00:00+08:00 As Malaysia’s chip goals morph into a multi-state model, are they outgrowing Penang? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e74996f5f30f8b0845884828181fa5b2ba0710b41d88a7caec333130b6025628 Intel Malaysia's Penang facility. A multi-state semiconductor push is driving Malaysia's advanced packaging and IC design ambitions. Intel Malaysia's Penang facility. A multi-state semiconductor push is driving Malaysia's advanced packaging and IC design ambitions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-covered-bond-boom-largely-dbs-story The Business Times en 2026-09-16T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s covered bond boom is largely a DBS story https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54e991d301dbd5db5bcb42ea92a115fbe190e198de518e663c5932a68540f5d7 Covered bonds issuance hit a record S$11 billion in 2025, while the outstanding market has expanded at a compound annual growth rate of 15% since 2021. Covered bonds issuance hit a record S$11 billion in 2025, while the outstanding market has expanded at a compound annual growth rate of 15% since 2021. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/s70000-big-number-ndr-baby-package-it-might-not-be-enough-boost-fertility-rate The Business Times en 2026-09-16T07:00:00+08:00 S$70,000 is a big number for the NDR baby package. It might not be enough to boost fertility rate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/13c11aa54422bed6eae7332c95a561aa0a0fe10822120810cf80f9c19c611c06 Policy cannot tell people how many children to have, but it can narrow the distance between how many children they want and they feel able to have. Policy cannot tell people how many children to have, but it can narrow the distance between how many children they want and they feel able to have. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/financial-plays-make-genuine-improvement-asia-equity-markets-alongside-tech-ai-counters-jpmorgan The Business Times en 2026-09-16T07:00:00+08:00 Financial plays make ‘genuine improvement’ in Asia equity markets alongside tech, AI counters: JPMorgan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3c2bf3c8d11212e93d14fa181ad7ac64809ff82c1d8a8fb1b292dcc5c96b5ec6 The JPMorgan report indicates that, despite the competitive strength in financials, Asia tech plays will not be backing down in 2026. The JPMorgan report indicates that, despite the competitive strength in financials, Asia tech plays will not be backing down in 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/unlock-shareholder-value-singapore-conglomerates-can-learn-japans-trading-houses The Business Times en 2026-09-16T07:00:00+08:00 To unlock shareholder value, Singapore conglomerates can learn from Japan’s trading houses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9ad3edbdc0639febdd4d8491b549d69ba49019c44273f54294bda7eb7f39672e Marubeni, one of Japan’s largest conglomerates, created an investment platform designed to drive the company’s consumer business. Marubeni, one of Japan’s largest conglomerates, created an investment platform designed to drive the company’s consumer business. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-agents-were-going-need-see-some-id The Business Times en 2026-09-16T07:00:00+08:00 AI agents, we’re going to need to see some ID https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b947eede83fade31c1e57d5db454b1bfdb564f88f99d6f8b7a607e80f618348 In recent weeks, OpenAI and Anthropic have issued portentous warnings about the dangers their own products pose to civilisation, making vague noises about collectively slowing down development. In recent weeks, OpenAI and Anthropic have issued portentous warnings about the dangers their own products pose to civilisation, making vague noises about collectively slowing down development. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bessent-defends-trumps-economic-policies-reveals-plans-meet-chinese-official The Business Times en 2026-09-16T06:52:46+08:00 Bessent defends Trump’s economic policies, reveals plans to meet Chinese official https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e81fa4d348bc4002ec16746f36caac710cfe402ed74a792d0a2b7a26d7dd5cbf Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, during a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., Sep 15, 2026. Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, during a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., Sep 15, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-war-cost-hits-us38-billion-forecast-rise-us3-billion-month The Business Times en 2026-09-16T06:36:33+08:00 Iran war cost hits US$38 billion, forecast to rise US$3 billion a month https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6d771d9937a5fc4855eabdede9da9c034bc687c4a67057463debedeccda4a4c8 Eighteen US military service members have died in the Iran war. Eighteen US military service members have died in the Iran war. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/glencore-faces-us2-billion-lawsuit-it-alleges-radiant-world-fraud The Business Times en 2026-09-16T06:18:49+08:00 Glencore faces US$2 billion lawsuit as it alleges Radiant World fraud https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c7f408b92b357ccee8022706d467a6c3b2ad28ba1633beea230c6de90824dfc Glencore said on Tuesday it had ended all business with Radiant World and associated companies including Sapphire Minmetals. Glencore said on Tuesday it had ended all business with Radiant World and associated companies including Sapphire Minmetals. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-settles-us3-higher-yanbu-disruption-saudi-cargo-cancellations The Business Times en 2026-09-16T06:02:57+08:00 Oil settles US$3 higher on Yanbu disruption, Saudi cargo cancellations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9d4d48c59b8e42e7ee731ef38b6bcbba39ae00153a7c184a9ccb095cef79c7b Brent finished US$3.07, or 2.9 per cent, higher at US$108.75 a barrel on Tuesday. Brent finished US$3.07, or 2.9 per cent, higher at US$108.75 a barrel on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-hit-three-month-low-oil-spike-revives-inflation-and-rate-worries The Business Times en 2026-09-16T05:53:09+08:00 European shares hit three-month low as oil spike revives inflation and rate worries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index closed 0.3 per cent lower at 634.18 points on Tuesday. The Stoxx 600 index closed 0.3 per cent lower at 634.18 points on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-lower-oil-spikes-and-benchmark-treasury-yield-breaches-5 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T05:44:06+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends lower as oil spikes and the benchmark Treasury yield breaches 5% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2e0958c7e917ee2ef0188265855315cb137e5db6c737e6526d7f091f6685d7f The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 328.09 points, or 0.63 per cent, to 52,093.11 on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 328.09 points, or 0.63 per cent, to 52,093.11 on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/ice-zeekr-what-its-drive-future-new-zealand-winter The Business Times en 2026-09-16T05:00:00+08:00 On ice with Zeekr: what it’s like to drive the future in a New Zealand winter https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27b72e11a071285fd661b0efee8ae02862032d1f79fa9386d3c3fc8f4076e888 Zeekr’s line-up at the South Island of New Zealand. Zeekr’s line-up at the South Island of New Zealand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/deutsche-bank-becomes-title-partner-singapore-open-2027-2029 The Business Times en 2026-09-16T01:00:00+08:00 Deutsche Bank becomes title partner of Singapore Open from 2027 to 2029 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3aa29088c2b6f85b2fa441a6d68def9d7348dad0569afe97561356a52a565b73 South Korean golfer Ham Jeong-woo won the 2026 Singapore Open at Sentosa Golf Club’s Serapong course. South Korean golfer Ham Jeong-woo won the 2026 Singapore Open at Sentosa Golf Club’s Serapong course. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-and-us-discuss-cutting-tariffs-agriculture-and-energy The Business Times en 2026-09-15T23:16:22+08:00 China and US discuss cutting tariffs on agriculture and energy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/050e7cb941b5c68938c1214a10c908d4946c641055a7066947475ac6c54baee9 The meetings between the two sides are also likely to result in an agreement to lower duties on Chinese inputs for manufacturers. The meetings between the two sides are also likely to result in an agreement to lower duties on Chinese inputs for manufacturers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/latest-optus-outage-less-severe-could-affect-singtels-minority-stake-sale-analysts The Business Times en 2026-09-15T22:27:39+08:00 Latest Optus outage less severe than before, but could affect Singtel’s minority stake sale: Analysts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a5022a53246e8562e248aa8fa136ee516019ffec0db519c00a4a472f05361852 Analysts say Singtel may have to sell a minority stake in Optus at a lower price if the Australian telco continues to experience outages. Analysts say Singtel may have to sell a minority stake in Optus at a lower price if the Australian telco continues to experience outages. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/fujian-money-launderers-super-luxe-condos-panoramic-singapore-skyline-views-auction-block The Business Times en 2026-09-15T22:10:34+08:00 Fujian money launderers’ super-luxe condos with panoramic Singapore skyline views on auction block https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fb1ed4d223965f7e1069c05be4a483f44078ddc817676566d8fb707b32c3a95 Taking centre stage at a South Beach Residences unit owned by Su Yongcan are a raindrop chandelier and a ceiling art installation made of coloured tubes. Taking centre stage at a South Beach Residences unit owned by Su Yongcan are a raindrop chandelier and a ceiling art installation made of coloured tubes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/wall-st-tepid-open-oil-prices-treasury-yields-rise The Business Times en 2026-09-15T21:46:38+08:00 Wall St tepid at open as oil prices, treasury yields rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab829f67b5d5a58922594ae4c19b7f2349bc0cb4976e8fde431aaec91b63f367 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 118.0 points, or 0.23 per cent, at the open to 52,303.24. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 118.0 points, or 0.23 per cent, at the open to 52,303.24. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/metrocon-closes-s0-235-17-5-above-placement-price-sgx-catalist-debut The Business Times en 2026-09-15T21:27:52+08:00 Metrocon closes at S$0.235, 17.5% above placement price on SGX Catalist debut  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9aff7f4ad083b9a273008fd9852a7760e530b87329c8763bc3611e5d0ec373dc A Metrocon site at Alexandra Vista in Singapore. A Metrocon site at Alexandra Vista in Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/inside-asean-whats-shaping-vietnams-economy The Business Times en 2026-09-15T21:04:02+08:00 Inside Asean: What’s shaping Vietnam’s economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/99da81452b90246bbee2091a12f7ea0053f550f85b5a6a8597845241814bd96c In 2025, Vietnam’s economy grew 8%, its second-fastest pace in 15 years. It is targeting economic growth of 10% this year.  In 2025, Vietnam’s economy grew 8%, its second-fastest pace in 15 years. It is targeting economic growth of 10% this year.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-dollar-ticks-oil-prices-climb-fed-rate-hike-chances-firm The Business Times en 2026-09-15T20:26:20+08:00 US dollar ticks up as oil prices climb, Fed rate hike chances firm https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fbb5fd5f43c745be7a23e646a40008c83a88fc1dbc1521b4d95dc4e60be9c87d Surging oil prices have lifted Treasury yields and reinforced expectations that the Fed will hike interest rates this week. Surging oil prices have lifted Treasury yields and reinforced expectations that the Fed will hike interest rates this week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/grab-acquire-majority-stake-bnpl-platform-atome-us1-5-billion The Business Times en 2026-09-15T19:55:21+08:00 Grab to acquire majority stake in BNPL platform Atome for US$1.5 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7b80bb180b93938e3fbf25cbbceacdb94a05e23a700493ebe004246c0b5be5f1 Grab will first acquire a 60% stake in Atome Financial, and then the other 40% stake about two years after the transaction closes, subject to regulatory approvals. Grab will first acquire a 60% stake in Atome Financial, and then the other 40% stake about two years after the transaction closes, subject to regulatory approvals. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/egp-energy-subsidiary-malaysia-listed-uue-holdings-unit-form-jv-initial-paid-capital-rm1-million The Business Times en 2026-09-15T19:39:54+08:00 EGP Energy subsidiary, Malaysia-listed UUE Holdings unit form JV with initial paid-up capital of RM1 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f0fb95eea454464cd918aa392eac4c330666de80fb6379548d286199cb4b2965 Frankie Fan (right), executive chairman and chief executive officer of EGP Energy, noted that Malaysia’s grid investment cycle is entering a “period of sustained growth.” Frankie Fan (right), executive chairman and chief executive officer of EGP Energy, noted that Malaysia’s grid investment cycle is entering a “period of sustained growth.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-tightens-travel-curbs-citizens-deemed-potential-tech-security-threats The Business Times en 2026-09-15T19:00:00+08:00 China tightens travel curbs for citizens deemed potential tech security threats https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4560cea87701468d1b8c0d078e7c064ca38fb7aa1672acdbe99479b576069c20 The new travel curbs imposed by China are said to target violations of export controls or technology import and ​export rules in a way that may endanger ⁠industrial or technological security. The travel curbs are said to target violations of export controls or technology import and ​export rules in a way that may endanger ⁠industrial or technological security. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-151 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 15) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/173c1bcbbcf22ea7b861bf49815bcc5ebef7c2fa3528775ef5d8ce367680b1bd The 46,106 sq ft site in Lorong Puntong/Sin Ming Avenue can generate about 140 private housing units. The 46,106 sq ft site in Lorong Puntong/Sin Ming Avenue can generate about 140 private housing units. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-asia-markets-fall-tuesday-amid-calls-ai-slowdown-sti-down-1-4 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T18:35:25+08:00 Singapore, Asia markets fall on Tuesday amid calls for AI slowdown; STI down 1.4% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8aca3d510d1014a441c3c8fb7673069c567ad868f8e4cbcc9f39eaf82e34f131 Across the broader market on Sep 15, losers outnumbered gainers 346 to 176, after 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion changed hands. Across the broader market on Sep 15, losers outnumbered gainers 346 to 176, after 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion changed hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/more-smes-successfully-build-sustainability-capabilities-under-dbs-enterprisesg-programme The Business Times en 2026-09-15T18:33:32+08:00 More SMEs successfully build sustainability capabilities under DBS, EnterpriseSG programme https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/90e2aa0b3de51f462569d0a211fbd87b527e277c612ed8ac6a93fa0dc79fbd63 Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling says: “For many businesses, the question is no longer whether sustainability matters, but how to turn it into practical business action.” Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling says: “For many businesses, the question is no longer whether sustainability matters, but how to turn it into practical business action.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sia-group-passenger-traffic-1-5-august The Business Times en 2026-09-15T18:19:02+08:00 SIA Group passenger traffic up 1.5% in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e833c01d38d4c1400d244808c10b3ac023d3a488ab9b2b859fe894dcf7ab9981 Cargo load for the group was up 2.8% to 533.8 million tonne-km in August; gross cargo capacity was down 0.7% to 933.5 million tonne-km due to aircraft maintenance. Cargo load for the group was up 2.8% to 533.8 million tonne-km in August; gross cargo capacity was down 0.7% to 933.5 million tonne-km due to aircraft maintenance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/portfolio-life-answer-longevity-challenge The Business Times en 2026-09-15T18:09:41+08:00 A ‘portfolio life’ as the answer to the longevity challenge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fde5b9f409f7e4161f08d8b45167b9c4a8721645000a32a3b7bc2b05679b3f2b More high-net-worth individuals believe they will live to 100. This is reshaping approaches to work, retirement and wealth planning. More high-net-worth individuals believe they will live to 100. This is reshaping approaches to work, retirement and wealth planning. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/vietjet-partners-thales-and-cfm-bolster-expanding-asia-pacific-network The Business Times en 2026-09-15T18:03:00+08:00 Vietjet partners Thales and CFM to bolster expanding Asia-Pacific network https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e20dc28bbfd9371568b6a5a8fb0239c73488f74d1ca2db7d065f24f5d6e9835 Vietjet operates a fleet of around 100 aircraft, most of them from French manufacturer Airbus. Vietjet operates a fleet of around 100 aircraft, most of them from French manufacturer Airbus. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/malaysian-developer-eco-world-tops-bids-sin-ming-area-housing-plot-s1612-psf-ppr-offer The Business Times en 2026-09-15T17:51:40+08:00 Malaysian developer Eco World tops bids for Sin Ming area housing plot with S$1,612 psf ppr offer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/173c1bcbbcf22ea7b861bf49815bcc5ebef7c2fa3528775ef5d8ce367680b1bd The 46,106 sq ft site in Lorong Puntong/Sin Ming Avenue can generate about 140 private housing units. The 46,106 sq ft site in Lorong Puntong/Sin Ming Avenue can generate about 140 private housing units. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/india-trade-deficit-narrows-august-even-oil-risks-loom The Business Times en 2026-09-15T17:48:05+08:00 India trade deficit narrows in August even as oil risks loom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8cd909b3f9b6db5f908e665e133294ef0fbe1df7a8da8d46be6deb611296d012 Exports rose 26.1 per cent from a year earlier to US$43.81 billion in August, while imports rose 14.1 per cent to US$70.67 billion. Exports rose 26.1 per cent from a year earlier to US$43.81 billion in August, while imports rose 14.1 per cent to US$70.67 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/junk-debt-asia-beating-bonds-almost-everywhere-2026 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T16:43:17+08:00 Junk debt from Asia is beating bonds almost everywhere in 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a0e8b544c67c29fa73a6d6749437181c054a14cd5d9161fe64f8e94bb78e9704 The Asian notes extended their outperformance over the last month as the gap between Chinese and US benchmark yields widened to the most on record. The Asian notes extended their outperformance over the last month as the gap between Chinese and US benchmark yields widened to the most on record. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/internet-connection-about-2000-bishan-thomson-restored-netlink-trust The Business Times en 2026-09-15T16:12:21+08:00 Internet connection for about 2,000 in Bishan, Thomson restored: NetLink Trust https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d86e9c9068ed5da98bbd0a30b45bb34e0debcce6a31d252245f209609a05a88a NetLink Trust said it would conduct a review of the incident. NetLink Trust said it would conduct a review of the incident. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/thelma-louise-makes-london-stage-debut-creator-says-tale-remains-timely The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:57:18+08:00 ‘Thelma & Louise’ makes London stage debut as creator says tale remains timely https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8543be44877dca827103dec146cf3c30321470ada67b845d1321094c4b51364a “Thelma & Louise” creator Callie Khouri (seen here in 2012) says that she remains grateful to the many women who have told her that the iconic film has changed their lives. “Thelma & Louise” creator Callie Khouri (seen here in 2012) says that she remains grateful to the many women who have told her that the iconic film has changed their lives. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/can-you-trust-family-run-businesses-your-money The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:57:10+08:00 Can you trust family-run businesses with your money? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/28cd417aef5fdaa0261a7f703424efe2ecc9f53ea4af86d8db8f1103815b26ed The Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. US vehicle sales collapsed in 2008 and 2009, but Ford survived the worst of the storm and came out stronger on the other side. The Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. US vehicle sales collapsed in 2008 and 2009, but Ford survived the worst of the storm and came out stronger on the other side. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/australian-shares-close-over-three-month-low The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:55:50+08:00 Australian shares close at over three-month low https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/50c5fce48cf45e6002fc130d34e995316462f4fdb1e84ebfe08af9d350212d0b The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.9 per cent to close at 8,672.50 points, its lowest close since early June. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.9 per cent to close at 8,672.50 points, its lowest close since early June. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-deal-china-could-get-trump-his-nobel-prize The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:53:40+08:00 An AI deal with China could get Trump his Nobel Prize https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/45e723cc6787a5d3c0a9d1e2a96caa7cd192d00fe901659557c9915a1e70e7ad US President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a visit to Beijing, China, on May 15, 2026. If US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are open to making progress on collaboration, a breakthrough would most likely be in medicine, particularly cancer research. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-centenarian-ranks-reach-100000-welfare-costs-rise The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:40:30+08:00 Japan’s centenarian ranks reach 100,000 as welfare costs rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3ce241792bdcd9f4405167028dfee981dcddfeec7efd90f87003edbc6af14aa0 The number of people who are 100 years old or older climbed to a record 107,677 as at Sep 15, according to a Health Ministry report released that day.  The number of people who are 100 years old or older climbed to a record 107,677 as at Sep 15, according to a Health Ministry report released that day.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/what-bubble-us-equities-have-room-run The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:39:28+08:00 What bubble? US equities have room to run https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e9c53ac4824ab2235555fb0550ae771a063394d566b0f0952152a12d4190d8bd US stocks’ PE ratio decline stems not from falling share prices, but from robust earnings growth. US stocks’ PE ratio decline stems not from falling share prices, but from robust earnings growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/gold-and-gas-oil-are-helping-build-indias-economic-resilience The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:37:30+08:00 Gold and gas oil are helping to build India’s economic resilience https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b6272c4015434b8280d66f905aff4ebe7672850c6f927e1a73af2407323653b6 A jewellery showroom in Kolkata, India. Indian households hold the world’s largest private stock of gold in the form of jewellery, coins and bars. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/vietnam-considering-first-sovereign-us-dollar-bond-sale-2014-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:12:58+08:00 Vietnam considering first sovereign US dollar bond sale since 2014: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3dc205769e4ee51188ecfd6640fa577c2431ca5a61c5a22d0dcced8266fde77d Vietnam is pursuing annual economic growth of at least 10% through 2030. Vietnam is pursuing annual economic growth of at least 10% through 2030. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-payrolls-drop-more-expected-weak-jobs-market The Business Times en 2026-09-15T15:02:07+08:00 UK payrolls drop more than expected in weak jobs market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/69db1873ea6ffe4ea2afdefd14ba2adfe8f4270f26b68783d481ec88c9c66c97 The number of employees on company payrolls slipped 26,000 in August after a downwardly revised 19,000 fall the previous month. The number of employees on company payrolls slipped 26,000 in August after a downwardly revised 19,000 fall the previous month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/micron-taiwan-union-presses-profit-sharing-demand-keeps-strike-preparations-alive The Business Times en 2026-09-15T14:47:27+08:00 Micron Taiwan union presses profit-sharing demand, keeps strike preparations alive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/786e7d0a499a2d6435a90692dc20eb93b2f1b7ad543a10028c94f1ee9a80f7a2 Taiwan is a crucial production centre for Micron’s DRAM and high-bandwidth memory chips, key components in AI servers.  Taiwan is a crucial production centre for Micron’s DRAM and high-bandwidth memory chips, key components in AI servers.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/he-built-vingroup-empire-now-south-east-asias-richest-man-handing-some-key-roles-his-sons The Business Times en 2026-09-15T13:54:05+08:00 He built the Vingroup empire. Now South-east Asia’s richest man is handing some key roles to his sons https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/403fbaf0e9f6104032a4c021f907c3d24b1a6bd248784b950ad737d459ae1bbe From left: Pham Nhat Quan Anh, Pham Nhat Vuong, Pham Thu Huong and Pham Nhat Minh Hoang. The couple (centre) remain senior figures in Vingroup, with their children’s presence in the ecosystem growing. From left: Pham Nhat Quan Anh, Pham Nhat Vuong, Pham Thu Huong and Pham Nhat Minh Hoang. The couple (centre) remain senior figures in Vingroup, with their children’s presence in the ecosystem growing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/portfolio-reviews-client-meeting-prep-anthropic-launches-claude-tool-financial-advisers The Business Times en 2026-09-15T13:32:33+08:00 Portfolio reviews, client meeting prep: Anthropic launches Claude tool for financial advisers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/abd671ff88e513fb08fc6089927e12f7ca93070f2b4488b84a8db013fe571fe0 Anthropic’s new offering connects Claude with data and software from firms including Envestnet, iCapital, Orion, Wealthbox, Wealth.com and Zocks. Anthropic’s new offering connects Claude with data and software from firms including Envestnet, iCapital, Orion, Wealthbox, Wealth.com and Zocks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/august-new-home-sales-slow-launches-dry-during-ghost-month The Business Times en 2026-09-15T13:28:32+08:00 August new home sales slow as launches dry up during Ghost Month https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e474690a322b4b6042bc3cbcfdcc7933e17d8ed5ad47ba504459e52ffebc02b5 The August tally brings developers’ sales to 5,038 units for the first eight months of 2026. The August tally brings developers’ sales to 5,038 units for the first eight months of 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/waymo-start-tokyo-robotaxi-service-next-year-asia-push The Business Times en 2026-09-15T13:27:31+08:00 Waymo to start Tokyo robotaxi service next year in Asia push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15bcd8f47c25ba453e73b7b8ff5bf6175962706e98d1dbbdf0e6e791bbd351fe Waymo will partner with Japanese taxi firms Go and Nihon Kotsu to start a fully autonomous service in Tokyo in 2027. Waymo will partner with Japanese taxi firms Go and Nihon Kotsu to start a fully autonomous service in Tokyo in 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/chinese-state-media-dismisses-self-serving-ai-slowdown-call The Business Times en 2026-09-15T13:01:01+08:00 Chinese state media dismisses ‘self-serving’ AI slowdown call https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a28d9c4c9eb5699f603317fd9c5774c43d499ad6e38ef8f1bb0b8f90cf6f7fc9 The editorial published on Sep 14 by state-owned China Daily also said that China and the US should cooperate “where neither can manage the consequences alone”. The editorial published on Sep 14 by state-owned China Daily also said that China and the US should cooperate “where neither can manage the consequences alone”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/clifton-partners-puts-townshend-road-shophouses-sale-s60-million The Business Times en 2026-09-15T12:58:16+08:00 Clifton Partners puts Townshend Road shophouses up for sale at S$60 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b6be955bc92859f8241eec45d72fa0bbd9ba6957a6a5284595ec05959b9e4ac6 The Townshend Road property is fully occupied by a mix of commercial tenants. The Townshend Road property is fully occupied by a mix of commercial tenants. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/airbus-sees-no-softening-demand-despite-geopolitical-headwinds The Business Times en 2026-09-15T12:52:16+08:00 Airbus sees no softening in demand despite geopolitical headwinds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7579004abc7ed0609c0bbc98434ad3f5590d5c671386228957195c2682f3be6f India remains the world’s fastest-growing air travel market, Airbus said. India remains the world’s fastest-growing air travel market, Airbus said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/not-trying-solve-world-hunger-goto-takes-pragmatic-approach-ai The Business Times en 2026-09-15T12:38:57+08:00 ‘Not trying to solve world hunger’: GoTo takes pragmatic approach to AI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3c8005f6cfc50183a4d3ee3016e19e3d14bf3a56ac6d79c390de7907f85f1050 Hans Patuwo (left), GoTo’s president director and group CEO, at Tuesday’s fireside chat with Maria Li, former chief operating officer of Tech in Asia. Hans Patuwo (left), GoTo’s president director and group CEO, at Tuesday’s fireside chat with Maria Li, former chief operating officer of Tech in Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-facing-strategic-inventory-munitions-shortfalls-due-attacks-iran-pentagon-says The Business Times en 2026-09-15T12:17:06+08:00 US facing strategic inventory munitions shortfalls due to attacks on Iran, Pentagon says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/67cb75fb0eeec34e64c6de54b538fd29c8f0383ddcb2a69d5b6f7cc4bb0ec80a Flames rising at a site of a strike in Iran. Flames rising at a site of a strike in Iran. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/pitt-and-widows-bay-claim-top-honours-tvs-emmy-awards The Business Times en 2026-09-15T12:00:29+08:00 ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Widow’s Bay’ claim top honours at TV’s Emmy Awards https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/742a5120f023185bbd03f72bbc83ebd26373da8f93d5d4c9966f11936924d4f6 Emergency room drama “The Pitt” won Outstanding Drama Series. Emergency room drama “The Pitt” won Outstanding Drama Series. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/google-deepmind-staffer-says-ai-may-kill-us-all-exit-post The Business Times en 2026-09-15T11:40:07+08:00 Google DeepMind staffer says AI may ‘kill us all’ in exit post https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b77b25e1839f2a87bb7e2372c97bcf5f2271e403d88fa1e94e7c190a088d3e33 Former Google DeepMind staff Bilal Chughtai wrote on Sep 14 on both X and LinkedIn that he is “extremely concerned by the default trajectory” of AI. Former Google DeepMind staff Bilal Chughtai wrote on Sep 14 on both X and LinkedIn that he is “extremely concerned by the default trajectory” of AI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/chinas-consumption-falters-investment-slump-deepens-despite-factory-rebound The Business Times en 2026-09-15T11:15:40+08:00 China’s consumption falters, investment slump deepens despite factory rebound https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ea7ae4a2e45703576b295b2f4cfe722949ebe0d3d7c00f0e6b633fe3083e9bb5 The phasing out of car purchase subsidies in 2026 weighed on consumers, who are also contending with a worsening job market and falling property values. The phasing out of car purchase subsidies in 2026 weighed on consumers, who are also contending with a worsening job market and falling property values. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/how-should-we-price-political-stewardship The Business Times en 2026-09-15T11:00:00+08:00 How should we price political stewardship? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d89eceadc10c8fd35f22f710caeeb05ef5726f9386b779da2b0f4f5b577d2bc9 image of singapore prime minister lawrence wong The real question, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong argues, is whether capable people will still put their names on a ballot 20 or 30 years from now. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/oil-tankers-earn-us1-million-day-iran-war-leaves-ship-shortage The Business Times en 2026-09-15T10:34:23+08:00 Oil tankers earn US$1 million a day as Iran war leaves ship shortage https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7160cb9d237c5c19c1806b817c0d6acabb889f578fd60954d09234f57fc2256c The main means of exporting Persian Gulf oil has shifted to shuttling barrels via Hormuz for collection outside by tankers that do not want to navigate the strait. The main means of exporting Persian Gulf oil has shifted to shuttling barrels via Hormuz for collection outside by tankers that do not want to navigate the strait. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/anz-ceo-says-high-taxes-prevent-australia-being-top-asian-financial-hub The Business Times en 2026-09-15T10:15:16+08:00 ANZ CEO says high taxes prevent Australia from being top Asian financial hub https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3a2f17f8c639e315e4f7f258cf8383b011c68ab83d02f6a5f983981ddafc91c9 Nuno Matos, CEO of ANZ Group, says that workers who fail to adopt AI will be left behind. Nuno Matos, CEO of ANZ Group, says that workers who fail to adopt AI will be left behind. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-new-home-prices-fall-third-straight-month-prolonged-property-slump-weighs-economy The Business Times en 2026-09-15T10:10:55+08:00 China new home prices fall for third straight month as prolonged property slump weighs on economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9bf71b1e181f09a2b138790d0ce9ae483ab9820bd7fd78d3a7716d06b76c68d9 New home prices in tier-one cities rose 0.1% in August from July, snapping a prior monthly drop, while tier-two and tier-three cities saw declines. New home prices in tier-one cities rose 0.1% in August from July, snapping a prior monthly drop, while tier-two and tier-three cities saw declines. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/obama-calls-ai-safety-measures-rebuking-trump-approach The Business Times en 2026-09-15T10:04:36+08:00 Obama calls for AI safety measures, rebuking Trump approach https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8ebd2a36055d49c034c50e86aac38ba913a50fe72d2a6c8f102027f14c3ac78d The comments position Obama and his Democratic party as champions of AI safety ahead of November’s midterm elections. The comments position Obama and his Democratic party as champions of AI safety ahead of November’s midterm elections. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-claims-russia-ukraine-energy-truce-kyiv-says-not-yet The Business Times en 2026-09-15T09:43:35+08:00 Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy truce; Kyiv says not yet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4da4c507a96b0c85279829df2949eba2103337b8f45a696df42030149ff5a5f0 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) said no deal had been finalised, though he acknowledged a “strong US proposal for a mutual halt to strikes on critical infrastructure.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) said no deal had been finalised, though he acknowledged a “strong US proposal for a mutual halt to strikes on critical infrastructure.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/abbott-pay-us385-million-us-settlement-over-contaminated-infant-formula-allegations The Business Times en 2026-09-15T09:42:36+08:00 Abbott to pay US$385 million in US settlement over contaminated infant formula allegations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8e64ac252e12c5f6bb00269da6dfee0f2536809b4a48dee8ddb69c15fe5d6d9f In a statement provided to The New York Times on Sep 14, Abbott did not admit liability or fault in the settlement. In a statement provided to The New York Times on Sep 14, Abbott did not admit liability or fault in the settlement. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-eyes-us600-million-tourism-boost-travel-subsidies The Business Times en 2026-09-15T09:23:00+08:00 Thailand eyes US$600 million tourism boost with travel subsidies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/53c29b64d5d6eae8353dec8a45788e905c2e1c189729b55b477016062884e2f5 Tourism is a major source of jobs and foreign exchange for Thailand, making the slowdown a broader concern for an economy grappling with sluggish growth. Tourism is a major source of jobs and foreign exchange for Thailand, making the slowdown a broader concern for an economy grappling with sluggish growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/only-guardrail-ai-needs-high-iq-president-trump-says-dismissing-calls-more-safeguards The Business Times en 2026-09-15T09:09:31+08:00 The only guardrail AI needs is a ‘high IQ’ president, Trump says, dismissing calls for more safeguards https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a25c303e0afee8be40b3e8ce96019afb43a39a72232e74f8fdd2c0f8bfba48e4 Trump said on Truth Social that China would benefit from the doubt being cast on AI development. Trump said on Truth Social that China would benefit from the doubt being cast on AI development. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-justice-department-says-millions-iran-oil-proceeds-laundered-binance The Business Times en 2026-09-15T09:08:19+08:00 US Justice Department says millions in Iran oil proceeds laundered on Binance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b9b26660862a808c93bd5040572e9b981a68d1661c3a5089e60b3f6a8b733451 Federal prosecutors in Manhattan allege that Iran used cryptocurrency to launder more than US$1.5 billion in illicit oil money.  Federal prosecutors in Manhattan allege that Iran used cryptocurrency to launder more than US$1.5 billion in illicit oil money.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/business-takeover-how-can-landlords-singapore-protect-themselves The Business Times en 2026-09-15T09:00:00+08:00 In a business takeover, how can landlords in Singapore protect themselves? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1efa455266c1dc3cafc3fba0c5339cb12fd82854efe28319301f8bdc395ea62e A security deposit or banker’s guarantee is one way for landlords to safeguard themselves. A security deposit or banker’s guarantee is one way for landlords to safeguard themselves. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-korea-japan-stocks-fall-asian-stocks-edge-lower-ai-woes The Business Times en 2026-09-15T08:48:14+08:00 South Korea, Japan stocks fall as Asian stocks edge lower on AI woes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de368cb6cdd283c2cafe1b28b226489e6ccc25209a2d7ced5bd6f71ee5e05e35 On Wall Street, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index tumbled 5.9%, with Nvidia and Intel among the decliners. On Wall Street, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index tumbled 5.9%, with Nvidia and Intel among the decliners. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/california-governor-newsom-says-he-wont-run-us-president-if-kamala-harris-does The Business Times en 2026-09-15T08:37:54+08:00 California Governor Newsom says he won’t run for US president if Kamala Harris does https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fdcaec1169b43557ebc3096c2fa865f2da109f12606610c7461c4d5b845f5357 Gavin Newsom (left) suggested that a contest between him and Kamala Harris (right) would limit both their chances at winning. Gavin Newsom (left) suggested that a contest between him and Kamala Harris (right) would limit both their chances at winning. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-holds-ground-investors-await-fed-policy-cues The Business Times en 2026-09-15T08:35:48+08:00 Gold holds ground as investors await Fed policy cues https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/802d8338bea9ffdddb57b14631febddd61fc82365bd59aa990ede1265db1125b Gold often loses appeal when rates increase as they raise the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion. Gold often loses appeal when rates increase as they raise the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudis-seek-boost-hormuz-oil-exports-key-pipeline-attacked The Business Times en 2026-09-15T08:28:43+08:00 Saudis seek to boost Hormuz oil exports as key pipeline attacked https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54283252119e42b9ce2e11a7051cbc6a0f57a255a88bb924553189d143866cab A satellite image of damage at the East-West pipeline closed by Saudi Arabia, which helped the country circumvent Iran war-induced turmoil in Hormuz. A satellite image of damage at the East-West pipeline closed by Saudi Arabia, which helped the country circumvent Iran war-induced turmoil in Hormuz. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-sats-yangzijiang-shipbuilding-sbs-transit-guocoland The Business Times en 2026-09-15T08:17:34+08:00 Stocks to watch: Sats, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, SBS Transit, GuocoLand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/df8206abb308c99459826631ff4b30d13cea3ddc26ad77c1a87798cefdc34464 Sats has signed a pact with KLN Logistics to advance temperature-controlled and time-critical shipments. Sats has signed a pact with KLN Logistics to advance temperature-controlled and time-critical shipments. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-10-year-treasury-yield-tops-5-first-time-2023-inflation-fears-mount The Business Times en 2026-09-15T08:04:15+08:00 US 10-year Treasury yield tops 5% for first time since 2023 as inflation fears mount https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/76aba765dcecba66f8336eba2005799325bf2569b8973ebcb523ea53eae1e09a The Treasury market has ballooned to about US$32 trillion from around US$4.5 trillion since 2007, pushing the federal debt to more than 100% of US GDP. The Treasury market has ballooned to about US$32 trillion from around US$4.5 trillion since 2007, pushing the federal debt to more than 100% of US GDP. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/africa-bigger-you-think-does-size-matter The Business Times en 2026-09-15T08:00:00+08:00 Africa is bigger than you think. But does size matter? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d0329e9c50f72cb2c30b8cc36acbd5033dcac85ca68ba58f4f238484efaf64d The Equal Earth projection accurately reflects countries' relative sizes. The Equal Earth projection accurately reflects countries' relative sizes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/musks-x-corp-and-spacexai-resolve-antitrust-lawsuit-against-apple The Business Times en 2026-09-15T07:47:45+08:00 Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI resolve antitrust lawsuit against Apple https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e6fcc7c1c057aee4fd12d3566650af2c98504ad87c5863a46a826481de45a7d X and SpaceXAI, a division of SpaceX, has moved to dismiss their claims in a lawsuit they brought against Apple and OpenAI last year. X and SpaceXAI, a division of SpaceX, has moved to dismiss their claims in a lawsuit they brought against Apple and OpenAI last year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/citigroup-cfo-luchetti-expects-equity-return-above-11-year The Business Times en 2026-09-15T07:16:30+08:00 Citigroup CFO Luchetti expects equity return above 11% this year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5540d251fe9ce46bfc103fb909c4f4d39a3c12da9927cd923149f996f0014655 Citi is focused on organic growth, Citigroup chief financial officer Gonzalo Luchetti said. Citi is focused on organic growth, Citigroup chief financial officer Gonzalo Luchetti said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/carney-locked-us-trade-war-pitches-canada-global-investment-titans The Business Times en 2026-09-15T07:05:32+08:00 Carney, locked in US trade war, pitches Canada to global investment titans https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/05714fdd5b89e90beafccb308d50bc56de6881d6cc1afb29f514150032bec67c Canada's PM Mark Carney speaks ahead of the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, Canada, Sep 14, 2026. Canada's PM Mark Carney speaks ahead of the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, Canada, Sep 14, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/asean-disproportionately-affected-climate-change-also-presents-opportunities The Business Times en 2026-09-15T07:00:00+08:00 Asean is disproportionately affected by climate change. This also presents opportunities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6453d0434f6b225741364164d78d8e17486fb41d37c0fcbf360153d3a278316f A satellite image of Timure in Nepal after flash floods and a mudslide in late August. A satellite image of Timure in Nepal after flash floods and a mudslide in late August. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-firms-call-accountability-and-limits-opportunity-beckons-singapore The Business Times en 2026-09-15T07:00:00+08:00 As AI firms call for accountability and limits, an opportunity beckons for Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b947eede83fade31c1e57d5db454b1bfdb564f88f99d6f8b7a607e80f618348 A call by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow down AI development could see Singapore take the lead in AI governance. A call by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow down AI development could see Singapore take the lead in AI governance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/cost-us-preventive-wars-after-911 The Business Times en 2026-09-15T07:00:00+08:00 The cost of the US’ preventive wars after 9/11 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8f0e81c3df0a55b7b0128d72fb7ab970b07aa73206c6a44c5b771667be861fbb Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran. The US attack on Iran dragged its Gulf allies into a regional war against their will and has resulted in a closed Strait of Hormuz. Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran. The US attack on Iran dragged its Gulf allies into a regional war against their will and has resulted in a closed Strait of Hormuz. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/what-role-can-japan-play-aseans-future The Business Times en 2026-09-15T07:00:00+08:00 What role can Japan play in Asean’s future? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a8db64d51d42af6a41f4fa50f03296c831a4a0f786ba11c53ba76dd5a8f08d9b Pedestrians cross a busy intersection at Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, Japan. Japan becomes more valuable to Asean partners when that alliance increases Japanese capabilities without limiting its other relationships in Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/new-houthi-attacks-saudi-arabia-wound-13-civilians-gulf-iran-talks-over-hormuz-stall The Business Times en 2026-09-15T06:52:57+08:00 New Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia wound 13 civilians as Gulf-Iran talks over Hormuz stall https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/164cd8bd2fe8c5b6fcce1347f4ae6c2f0d11b5eb62bc0a28137b66b0ce4f343d The aftermath of what the Houthis said was a Sep 7 attack that targeted trucks coming from Saudi territory near Al-Wadiah on the Saudi-Yemen border. The aftermath of what the Houthis said was a Sep 7 attack that targeted trucks coming from Saudi territory near Al-Wadiah on the Saudi-Yemen border. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-climbs-saudi-pipeline-outage-fresh-houthi-attacks-stoke-supply-fears The Business Times en 2026-09-15T06:39:15+08:00 Oil climbs as Saudi pipeline outage, fresh Houthi attacks stoke supply fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6a0edc3859ad7e3f6b2a57c59038593a3f9fa946a746a3f2c0ef58591fb20446 Saudi Arabia could begin to exhaust oil available for export within days unless it restores operations on the East-West pipeline. Saudi Arabia could begin to exhaust oil available for export within days unless it restores operations on the East-West pipeline. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-down-calls-ai-slowdown-pummel-chipmakers The Business Times en 2026-09-15T06:27:13+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends down, calls for AI slowdown pummel chipmakers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b13c6b86c838cca7337ae655abcb1b1d0b1c9cfad968562c93bd963e527153cc The S&P 500 lost 36.93 points, or 0.48 per cent, to end Monday’s session at 7,620.05 points. The S&P 500 lost 36.93 points, or 0.48 per cent, to end Monday’s session at 7,620.05 points. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-slip-ai-slowdown-calls-and-inflation-concerns The Business Times en 2026-09-15T06:20:21+08:00 European shares slip on AI slowdown calls and inflation concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 was down 0.5 per cent at 635.99 points on Monday. The Stoxx 600 was down 0.5 per cent at 635.99 points on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/psd-reviewing-paper-alleges-civil-servants-disproportionately-bought-homes-near-unannounced-mrt The Business Times en 2026-09-15T00:22:00+08:00 PSD reviewing paper that alleges civil servants disproportionately bought homes near unannounced MRT stations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ccef6e418b2ff610e182dec0f1a938ee45baff78be40582a602f923dedeacd03 The authors of the paper found that home-purchase intensity near planned MRT stations was higher for civil servants than with a control group of non-civil servants. The authors of the paper found that home-purchase intensity near planned MRT stations was higher for civil servants than with a control group of non-civil servants. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/oil-pipe-bypassing-hormuz-reopen-soon-us-energy-chief-says The Business Times en 2026-09-14T23:15:00+08:00 Oil pipe bypassing Hormuz to reopen ‘soon,’ US Energy chief says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3f32d6228f16bfce6460a5536de9dab6951c99a8310b464497da4357245dcc53 “I think you’ll see that pipeline running back soon,” Wright said in an interview on Bloomberg Television. “I think you’ll see that pipeline running back soon,” Wright said in an interview on Bloomberg Television. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/canada-fast-track-tax-rulings-investments-c1-billion-or-more The Business Times en 2026-09-14T22:54:48+08:00 Canada to fast-track tax rulings for investments of C$1 billion or more https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/812db827ba1d884832164a6257c3c766bc2e59a175381043b88727a73286d6c5 Finance Minister Champagne said the move is to reduce risk, inform financing decisions and support Canada’s efforts to attract investment and build major projects. Finance Minister Champagne said the move is to reduce risk, inform financing decisions and support Canada’s efforts to attract investment and build major projects. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/ocbc-and-north-east-cdcs-warm-meal-programme-aims-offer-convenience-and-relief The Business Times en 2026-09-14T22:30:17+08:00 OCBC and North East CDC’s warm-meal programme aims to offer convenience and relief https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/211be3ea812d6a6aba375ef427931070411c66d8f1d23c587e38f7a88672ea1a The programme aims to provide 165,000 freshly prepared and nutritionally balanced meals to lower-income households over one year. The programme aims to provide 165,000 freshly prepared and nutritionally balanced meals to lower-income households over one year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sp-500-nasdaq-open-lower-ai-jitters-hit-nvidia-chipmakers The Business Times en 2026-09-14T21:47:09+08:00 S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as AI jitters hit Nvidia, chipmakers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d59709cf6da506de6a6f8eec5f7ece094f96007213e7bc83201f2d908d43c295 The S&P 500 fell 45.5 points, or 0.59 per cent, at the open to 7,611.44​, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 314.5 points, or 1.19 per cent, to 26,018.502. The S&P 500 fell 45.5 points, or 0.59 per cent, at the open to 7,611.44​, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 314.5 points, or 1.19 per cent, to 26,018.502. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/jpmorgan-launch-long-awaited-frontier-local-currency-debt-index The Business Times en 2026-09-14T21:37:59+08:00 JPMorgan to launch long-awaited 'frontier' local currency debt index https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0004623e12c41a3f1c85202d2fbca148f73b7f229499b9c9c3b7f8e92341037 A JPMorgan note to investors says the bank’s new “GBI-EM Edge” benchmark will cover bonds from 26 countries A JPMorgan note to investors says the bank’s new “GBI-EM Edge” benchmark will cover bonds from 26 countries https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/4-5-asean-consumers-use-ai-financial-decisions-uob-survey-finds The Business Times en 2026-09-14T21:08:39+08:00 4 in 5 Asean consumers use AI for financial decisions, UOB survey finds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8da7c620020a5fcd813e8f8c1b3dd4e0dba33eb87789bdd667c3bcfb04ba09f7 UOB’s head of group personal financial services Jacquelyn Tan says digital platforms are the entry point for young consumers starting their investing journey. UOB’s head of group personal financial services Jacquelyn Tan says digital platforms are the entry point for young consumers starting their investing journey. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-dollar-rallies-oil-prices-jump-and-ai-fears-knock-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-14T21:02:01+08:00 US dollar rallies as oil prices jump and AI fears knock markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2b2c3b9359e8b3e38a829354526b9af1fbc750af448626b60e1e27079fda14f Rising bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike on Sep 16 supported the US currency. Rising bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike on Sep 16 supported the US currency. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/dollar-rallies-oil-prices-jump-and-ai-fears-knock-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-14T20:48:45+08:00 Dollar rallies as oil prices jump and AI fears knock markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce213f4f77755b2c87fb7aae3aa6830cc6d639fb160f64ff0d5552ddf98aa21c Rising bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike on Wednesday supported the US currency. Rising bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike on Wednesday supported the US currency. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-end-higher-monday-amid-mixed-regional-showing-sti-0-4 The Business Times en 2026-09-14T19:06:46+08:00 Singapore stocks end higher on Monday amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.4% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad91b730f61507c7291431626b48abce0e575091303a13bdeb48f276e9226b3d Across the broader market, losers outnumber gainers 312 to 235, after 1.1 billion securities valued at S$1.9 billion are transacted. Across the broader market, losers outnumber gainers 312 to 235, after 1.1 billion securities valued at S$1.9 billion are transacted. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/grab-increase-autonomous-vehicle-fleet-50-eyes-expansion-beyond-punggol The Business Times en 2026-09-14T18:45:49+08:00 Grab to increase autonomous vehicle fleet to 50, eyes expansion beyond Punggol https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5f46b5a13b8064b20d1819f82d262da4f4e1c2126d30bbf0d62769699e06074a Grab’s autonomous fleet has clocked more than 110,000 km on Singapore roads and served more than 12,000 unique riders. Grab’s autonomous fleet has clocked more than 110,000 km on Singapore roads and served more than 12,000 unique riders. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-14 The Business Times en 2026-09-14T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 14) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c92d47bc92ea66dd48e2eebc861359c5f758c00c219ce8425663e1833e1d1e1 MAS noted that Singdollar issuance increased across both financial institutions and corporates, with new entrants contributing to a more diversified issuer base. MAS noted that Singdollar issuance increased across both financial institutions and corporates, with new entrants contributing to a more diversified issuer base. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-sells-less-marine-fuel-august-higher-prices-bite The Business Times en 2026-09-14T17:59:02+08:00 Singapore sells less marine fuel in August as higher prices bite https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d52003e744a23707dc2be51ac27daa5103842a4fe66fd1788840b66337d5771f Singapore posted a 2.3% increase in container throughput at more than 3.9 million 20-foot-equivalent units in August. Singapore posted a 2.3% increase in container throughput at more than 3.9 million 20-foot-equivalent units in August. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/feds-warsh-poised-pull-trigger-and-raise-rates-first-time-under-his-watch The Business Times en 2026-09-14T17:46:52+08:00 Fed’s Warsh poised to pull trigger and raise rates for the first time under his watch https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8bac6b07c5b2000dba7a03d90abab590dbcccce2896c4e09559ec538611e45b3 US President Donald Trump speaks with the new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh Fed chairman Kevin Warsh (left) was chosen by US President Donald Trump because Warsh convinced the president that he would take a very different approach. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/thai-billionaire-revives-vietnam-gas-projects-overseas-push The Business Times en 2026-09-14T17:39:52+08:00 Thai billionaire revives Vietnam gas projects in overseas push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e37738e7119abc672d6c7c52231a9d7ab3564cca526dc042a862a9dfbef1f63a Gulf Development CEO Sarath Ratanavadi, Thailand’s richest person, was among a group of business leaders who met Vietnamese President To Lam during his visit to Bangkok in May. Gulf Development CEO Sarath Ratanavadi, Thailand’s richest person, was among a group of business leaders who met Vietnamese President To Lam during his visit to Bangkok in May. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-replaces-finance-minister-purbaya-his-deputy-suahasil The Business Times en 2026-09-14T17:06:22+08:00 Indonesia replaces Finance Minister Purbaya with his deputy Suahasil https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/93537581276f8f72c43259083ecdb01fc608f953c3b7ab7bfba1f9ddb3da87f5 Suahasil Nazara, Indonesia’s new finance minister, is a seasoned technocrat who has served as deputy finance minister since 2019. Suahasil Nazara, Indonesia’s new finance minister, is a seasoned technocrat who has served as deputy finance minister since 2019. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/hidden-crypto-farm-mexican-mountains-puts-spotlight-cartel-funding The Business Times en 2026-09-14T16:35:14+08:00 Hidden crypto farm in Mexican mountains puts spotlight on cartel funding https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e906e4dee9189ddae650718a84528a7b11ecd8dcadb0b6f73f2393b91706585a The bushy forests and scattered communities of the Sierra Norte, where the Puebla crypto farm was found, made for an ideal hiding spot. The bushy forests and scattered communities of the Sierra Norte, where the Puebla crypto farm was found, made for an ideal hiding spot. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/capitaland-investments-retrenchments-mind-downsides-profitable-business-laying-staff The Business Times en 2026-09-14T16:33:15+08:00 CapitaLand Investment’s retrenchments: Mind the downsides of a profitable business laying off staff https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/99272e7d8ef18e154c0b6be1705ceb9b47a421d95725542a95466bdcb19dec4d CapitaLand Investment is a leading name among Singapore’s corporates and has numerous institutional and retail shareholders.  CapitaLand Investment is a leading name among Singapore’s corporates and has numerous institutional and retail shareholders.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/deal-between-tycoon-friends-sparks-scrutiny-philippine-power-sector The Business Times en 2026-09-14T16:20:54+08:00 Deal between tycoon friends sparks scrutiny of Philippine power sector https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b606391b0f003478d0c7a4e7d416005cfb6e8fcbfff2493b00be5710d938076d Ang’s San Miguel holds nearly 25% of Luzon’s installed capacity and Lopez’s First Gen accounts for 12%. Ang’s San Miguel holds nearly 25% of Luzon’s installed capacity and Lopez’s First Gen accounts for 12%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/agentic-ai-needs-undo-button The Business Times en 2026-09-14T16:19:14+08:00 Agentic AI needs an undo button https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eeca6e0741e918657fee7ddb00a2ba3d3e5a54ea50973215de987e213e4d8421 Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo has warned that agent-managed systems will create risks that are not yet fully identifiable. Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo has warned that agent-managed systems will create risks that are not yet fully identifiable. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/boj-executive-saw-need-vigilance-non-linear-inflation-spikes The Business Times en 2026-09-14T15:59:27+08:00 BOJ executive saw need for vigilance to ‘non-linear’ inflation spikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8f70d97d8466eb66ac4ef32771943fcaa8491873bbe748d8a8cb3c058f3c0b35 The BOJ raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1% in June. It is set to hike rates again this week, sources have said, aligning with other central banks hiking or eyeing rate increases amid mounting inflation risks. The BOJ raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1% in June. It is set to hike rates again this week, sources have said, aligning with other central banks hiking or eyeing rate increases amid mounting inflation risks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/asml-extends-chipmaking-dominance-customers-embrace-high-na The Business Times en 2026-09-14T15:52:21+08:00 ASML extends chipmaking dominance as customers embrace High NA https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cfe7b0def35bb3bde955ae271e2a5f937cd8ee9e0aaccc7b68bfeb1ed645543e Customers have made a flurry of commitments to adopt ASML’s next generation of US$400 million High NA tools. Customers have made a flurry of commitments to adopt ASML’s next generation of US$400 million High NA tools. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/how-high-might-natural-gas-prices-go The Business Times en 2026-09-14T15:51:50+08:00 How high might natural gas prices go? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6f9a7929aac83d955cc3be51659c4b4c716d487b27bb448514dd72890512aa5a A liquefied natural gas tanker is tugged towards a thermal power station. Of all the many commodities disrupted by the Middle East conflict, LNG is among the hardest hit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/petronas-thailands-ptt-secure-approvals-new-gas-block-sharing-contract The Business Times en 2026-09-14T15:44:56+08:00 Petronas, Thailand's PTT secure approvals for new gas block sharing contract https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dd073476c270b5c313d43f9f033d43bdd8cb34747a0172115f68a6cc926c4fcb The parties also signed a Gas Sales Agreement with their parent companies, Petronas and PTT, to support continued gas supplies from the block to both countries, Petronas added. The parties also signed a Gas Sales Agreement with their parent companies, Petronas and PTT, to support continued gas supplies from the block to both countries, Petronas added. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hope-gone-why-europe-keeps-losing-property-companies The Business Times en 2026-09-14T15:32:20+08:00 ‘The hope is gone’: Why Europe keeps losing property companies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2c2743e1faa7c078d8d510d720ca2220b809d7149177baa3985a8f4be3aebc5 Blackstone, the largest global owner of real estate, is bucking the trend by weighing a public market exit for two of its portfolios, Hotel Investment Partners and Indurent. Blackstone, the largest global owner of real estate, is bucking the trend by weighing a public market exit for two of its portfolios, Hotel Investment Partners and Indurent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/low-hire-low-fire-labour-market-britains-boomers-cling-jobs-young-get-locked-out The Business Times en 2026-09-14T15:20:44+08:00 ‘Low hire, low fire’ labour market: Britain’s boomers cling to jobs as young get locked out https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c00734145513351d15b46e9760639554ffbc5a465c4258b97ff7df86e6e4b5c0 Almost a million 16 to 24-year-olds are out of work or education entirely, a Neet (not in education, employment or training) crisis, as it is known in the UK. Almost a million 16 to 24-year-olds are out of work or education entirely, a Neet (not in education, employment or training) crisis, as it is known in the UK. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-bond-issuance-hits-record-us95-billion-2025-21-8-mas The Business Times en 2026-09-14T15:04:09+08:00 Singapore bond issuance hits record US$95 billion in 2025, up 21.8%: MAS https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c92d47bc92ea66dd48e2eebc861359c5f758c00c219ce8425663e1833e1d1e1 MAS noted that Singdollar issuance increased across both financial institutions and corporates, with new entrants contributing to a more diversified issuer base. MAS noted that Singdollar issuance increased across both financial institutions and corporates, with new entrants contributing to a more diversified issuer base. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australian-residential-activity-picks-key-spring-season The Business Times en 2026-09-14T14:48:58+08:00 Australian residential activity picks up in key spring season https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59b80f6d146bf6e28cdddfb1bb6dc4630d0bc5e98fbde81d948721203525a68e Apartments in Sydney. The latest results are a further sign of weakening in Austraia’s once-hot housing market following government property tax changes in May and three RBA rate increases. Apartments in Sydney. The latest results are a further sign of weakening in Austraia’s once-hot housing market following government property tax changes in May and three RBA rate increases. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ntuc-affiliate-union-other-bodies-call-ex-true-group-workers-seek-assistance-amid-company The Business Times en 2026-09-14T14:20:45+08:00 NTUC affiliate union, other bodies call on ex-True Group workers to seek assistance amid company liquidation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/729f09a90ca18a7d8a8bd100324dd2afea196291c08fc45475208fa444b58de4 Former employees entering True Yoga’s office on Sep 11, a day after True Yoga and True Fitness were placed under provisional liquidation. Former employees entering True Yoga’s office on Sep 11, a day after True Yoga and True Fitness were placed under provisional liquidation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/paris-cheers-power-celine-dion The Business Times en 2026-09-14T14:19:05+08:00 Paris cheers the power of Celine Dion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff5e797d2ae043c362cbdeb419949f0cbbdbb5b9c6d89e47cf25ebf0ff908c8e Celine Dion strutted confidently through her familiar on-stage theatrics, pulling faces and playing air guitar, and belting out ballads including “My Heart Will Go On” and “All By Myself”. Celine Dion strutted confidently through her familiar on-stage theatrics, pulling faces and playing air guitar, and belting out ballads including “My Heart Will Go On” and “All By Myself”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/after-indonesia-grab-comes-under-pressure-vietnam-over-driver-earnings The Business Times en 2026-09-14T14:05:01+08:00 After Indonesia, Grab comes under pressure in Vietnam over driver earnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/95a57abaaf7ba609bfc981a78335657bd22649b4a4df34a26edbb9af98246f0e Vietnam’s National Competition Commission is reviewing the complaints against Grab and has asked the company to provide relevant information. Vietnam’s National Competition Commission is reviewing the complaints against Grab and has asked the company to provide relevant information. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-spy-chief-warns-ai-risks-anthropic-ceo-urges-brakes The Business Times en 2026-09-14T13:34:25+08:00 China spy chief warns of AI risks as Anthropic CEO urges brakes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2e944ebb5fd2e9b25c770bcc6f25b1d6f082db375b6e2c589344cbe545dc8fc3 China’s State Security Minister Chen Yixin on Sep 13 cited AI’s increasing ability to discover flaws in systems and create malware or software to exploit them.  China’s State Security Minister Chen Yixin on Sep 13 cited AI’s increasing ability to discover flaws in systems and create malware or software to exploit them.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-charges-second-umno-leader-jamil-khir-after-pilgrimage-fund-probe The Business Times en 2026-09-14T12:47:55+08:00 Malaysia charges second Umno leader Jamil Khir after pilgrimage fund probe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b3efbd931edfc2c5d0e2c7fa8e89058f13369518d8d4d35192809800d1a37f43 Malaysia’s former religious affairs minister Jamil Khir Baharom pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur sessions court and was granted bail at 300,000 ringgit.  Malaysia’s former religious affairs minister Jamil Khir Baharom pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur sessions court and was granted bail at 300,000 ringgit.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/samsung-sk-hynix-reject-us18-billion-power-prepayment-fund-new-grids-reports The Business Times en 2026-09-14T12:41:57+08:00 Samsung, SK Hynix reject US$18 billion power prepayment to fund new grids: reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f2a2625bd15ddfc7ed418041dc3cdf34476abbd142f586b092750fbe9096924 Under the proposal, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix would have paid the 25 trillion won over about a year. Under the proposal, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix would have paid the 25 trillion won over about a year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/beyond-hugs-and-goodwill-leaders-russia-and-iran-return-home-brics-empty-handed The Business Times en 2026-09-14T11:38:13+08:00 Beyond hugs and goodwill, leaders of Russia and Iran return home from Brics empty-handed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/85091a9e0f09acead2c0d6bcf42ea48f8c9aec5f1c464d996cf6eb5f8b0c81b5 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) at the Brics summit in News Delhi on Sep 11. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) at the Brics summit in News Delhi on Sep 11. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/can-unpopular-us-president-save-his-party The Business Times en 2026-09-14T11:23:25+08:00 Can an unpopular US president save his party? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1a140deb43d94ce1b2e2fe00dbcae3ad509377006d6ce9cc1cf6203950adca44 Despite a dim view of Trump’s presidency, the problem for the Democrats is that Americans hold almost equally unfavourable views of both parties. Despite a dim view of Trump’s presidency, the problem for the Democrats is that Americans hold almost equally unfavourable views of both parties. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/crypto-alternative-assets/sgx-offer-crypto-perpetual-futures-us-institutions-regulated-exchanges-join-race The Business Times en 2026-09-14T11:03:25+08:00 SGX to offer crypto perpetual futures to US institutions as regulated exchanges join race https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad91b730f61507c7291431626b48abce0e575091303a13bdeb48f276e9226b3d Through SGX, an institution can trade crypto alongside other derivatives for equities, interest rates, currencies and commodities. Through SGX, an institution can trade crypto alongside other derivatives for equities, interest rates, currencies and commodities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/softbank-gets-upsized-us11-9-billion-loan-openai-funding-push-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-14T10:54:08+08:00 SoftBank gets upsized US$11.9 billion loan in OpenAI funding push: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/adce91b7d00a3772f641ba9e30ba1b7c0d54558e6adf1cee283d5e1699d66da3 The latest borrowing would add to SoftBank’s wave of recent debt financing activities tied to its bet on OpenAI. The latest borrowing would add to SoftBank’s wave of recent debt financing activities tied to its bet on OpenAI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/amazon-halts-operations-cargo-carrier-21-air-operated-plane-fatal-miami-crash The Business Times en 2026-09-14T10:25:31+08:00 Amazon halts operations with cargo carrier 21 Air that operated plane in fatal Miami crash https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/531f550344a26b9e4a9cabce6a5fc750b7177e45add769745445a9b3c55f1748 Miami-based cargo carrier 21 Air operated Flight 7598, which ran off the tarmac at Miami International Airport (pictured) and careered into two vehicles.  Miami-based cargo carrier 21 Air operated Flight 7598, which ran off the tarmac at Miami International Airport (pictured) and careered into two vehicles.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/s-reits-oasis-calm-amid-global-bond-yield-surge-uobkh The Business Times en 2026-09-14T09:40:29+08:00 S-Reits an ‘oasis of calm’ amid global bond yield surge: UOBKH https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd4412370da53ec5d4d7605995b524de7a691eb1e125b791e5191d0dd8b96d4f Buildings in Singapore’s CBD. The 10-year government bond yield is relatively lower in Singapore at 2.36%, compared with the 5.2% in Australia and the UK, and about 4.9% in the US. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-slips-oil-rally-fans-rate-hike-bets-ahead-fed-meeting The Business Times en 2026-09-14T09:35:53+08:00 Gold slips as oil rally fans rate hike bets ahead of Fed meeting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd2b804cdd0a2e75932cab5425bf8946787002885f036e946d4fd119fbba4a2a Although gold is typically seen as an inflation hedge, higher interest rates tend to reduce the appeal of non-yielding bullion. Although gold is typically seen as an inflation hedge, higher interest rates tend to reduce the appeal of non-yielding bullion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/cyber-insurance-gains-ground-singapore-coverage-widens-premiums-fall The Business Times en 2026-09-14T09:35:13+08:00 Cyber insurance gains ground in Singapore as coverage widens, premiums fall https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1d304e538c6082d904a4883e84d26fce35e0ac30b0531ec973922f3f5402f8b5 UEI Logistics managing director Terrence Tan took up cyber insurance as the company had increasingly been receiving phishing e-mails from scammers. UEI Logistics managing director Terrence Tan took up cyber insurance as the company had increasingly been receiving phishing e-mails from scammers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/crystal-jade-closes-great-world-outlet-its-third-closure-2026 The Business Times en 2026-09-14T09:21:47+08:00 Crystal Jade closes Great World outlet, its third closure in 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ee6589e3163c18969381cb733657f3897a61560e5b255314a6de0ab8a774f5fd The Great World outlet’s last day of operations on Sep 1 comes after the company shuttered outlets at Hillion Mall and Suntec City (pictured) earlier in 2026. The Great World outlet’s last day of operations on Sep 1 comes after the company shuttered outlets at Hillion Mall and Suntec City (pictured) earlier in 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/whoever-wins-ai-wins-trump-downplays-ai-concerns-ceos-call-slowing-pace The Business Times en 2026-09-14T09:05:53+08:00 ‘Whoever wins AI wins’: Trump downplays AI concerns as CEOs call for slowing pace https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eb6a101f0efd5d15e7a0d070ca3e636229b28f642bdae9b870160bc4780f3c59 Noting that US leads China in AI, Trump said on Sep 13 on the sidelines of the Irish Open: “I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI wins”. Noting that US leads China in AI, Trump said on Sep 13 on the sidelines of the Irish Open: “I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI wins”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/hong-kong-watchdog-briefs-banks-handling-raids-ipo-scrutiny-intensifies-sources The Business Times en 2026-09-14T09:01:11+08:00 Hong Kong watchdog briefs banks on handling raids as IPO scrutiny intensifies: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/736a5b022379b74205f1d55c10b7be2e2dcc0c8d2a87caa3b968795915c58145 At least 500 companies are planning to launch IPOs in Hong Kong, data shows, and that does not even include firms that have filed confidentially. At least 500 companies are planning to launch IPOs in Hong Kong, data shows, and that does not even include firms that have filed confidentially. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us7-billion-gas-bill-sees-developing-asian-nations-sour-lng The Business Times en 2026-09-14T08:36:06+08:00 A US$7 billion gas bill sees developing Asian nations sour on LNG https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/48c6a2fadee7479138c3ec5603e1e5bcca4069363e9e5e92ba5def5b8b6eb8d9 Qatari shipments of LNG through the Strait of Hormuz have dried up since the Iran war, depring Asian buyers of contracted supply of the fuel. Qatari shipments of LNG through the Strait of Hormuz have dried up since the Iran war, depring Asian buyers of contracted supply of the fuel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/xi-pitches-china-led-open-source-ai-ecosystem-brics-summit-amid-us-rivalry The Business Times en 2026-09-14T08:25:19+08:00 Xi pitches China-led open-source AI ecosystem at Brics summit amid US rivalry https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d027e4dec5b7666a0bfd49504e35f6a41b5f31fd87d05dfe02cab7afef3d4f0c Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sep 12 welcomed Brics nations to join a new group of nearly 30 countries set up by Beijing and called the World AI Cooperation Organization. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sep 12 welcomed Brics nations to join a new group of nearly 30 countries set up by Beijing and called the World AI Cooperation Organization.