https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-suntec-reit-boustead-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:31:58+08:00 Stocks to watch: Suntec Reit, Boustead Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2571c3f7867e34f825f90b75d237669028e327ecc7c206b6bc58342acdf94fa0 Suntec Reit says it will focus on the growth of its Singapore assets while reducing its overseas exposure. Suntec Reit says it will focus on the growth of its Singapore assets while reducing its overseas exposure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/suntec-reit-increase-singapore-focus-sell-three-australia-properties?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:31:06+08:00 Suntec Reit to increase Singapore focus, sell three Australia properties https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/51da6dd9f2d8cbfa9cff2f5c7e5a2f01acb2a73d4b51875fdc06be4ef7c06f72 The divestments are supported by “improving conditions” in Australia’s capital markets and continued investor interest, says the manager. The divestments are supported by “improving conditions” in Australia’s capital markets and continued investor interest, says the manager. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/australias-labor-government-extends-slide-opinion-polls The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:28:45+08:00 Australia’s Labor government extends slide in opinion polls https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/935e6f401eeea150120bc717b0828e0dd4281fdca4427e28f3e2075412130f58 Australian PM Anthony Albanese’s Labor party polled 27 per cent in a new survey, compared with 37 per cent a year earlier. Australian PM Anthony Albanese’s Labor party polled 27 per cent in a new survey, compared with 37 per cent a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-steadies-traders-weigh-inflation-and-fed-hike-outlook The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:24:35+08:00 Gold steadies as traders weigh inflation and Fed hike outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1dea99b6412cdbb5162d6a2b840397b3a6b1916b1955ceb75d9a8c550819c870 Several Fed policymakers are due to speak publicly this week after voting unanimously to raise interest rates by a quarter percentage point at their Sep 15-16 meeting.  Several Fed policymakers are due to speak publicly this week after voting unanimously to raise interest rates by a quarter percentage point at their Sep 15-16 meeting.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-securities-commission-ask-listed-firms-el-nino-plans-eyes-closer-middle-east-ties The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:15:25+08:00 Malaysia’s Securities Commission to ask listed firms for El Nino plans, eyes closer Middle East ties https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ad98f02b43b9103d8a9a62380f65e0dd75f69e1042c95dd37a5eef64ea0ad201 Drier conditions can hit crop yields and strain water supplies, posing a particular risk to Malaysia’s key palm oil industry. Drier conditions can hit crop yields and strain water supplies, posing a particular risk to Malaysia’s key palm oil industry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uk-property-asking-prices-rise-first-time-may-rightmove The Business Times en 2026-09-21T08:01:16+08:00 UK property asking prices rise for first time since May: Rightmove https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e73d88da51138ab2a1539449f405bf98a773d8ff4975bc5a81a901e33102b7e The number of homes available to purchase in the UK hit a 12-year high in August. The number of homes available to purchase in the UK hit a 12-year high in August. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/inside-24-hours-laid-bare-tatas-brutal-power-struggle The Business Times en 2026-09-21T07:20:36+08:00 Inside the 24 hours that laid bare Tata’s brutal power struggle https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5681544f9edadac1d096ff2b67ecd766f45287a251a693b2ef7aca39676f31f8 Tata Sons’ directors voted to extend Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran’s tenure for another five years and planned to move forward with steps toward a public listing. Tata Sons’ directors voted to extend Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran’s tenure for another five years and planned to move forward with steps toward a public listing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/climate-action-needs-reset-cop31-offers-crucial-window The Business Times en 2026-09-21T07:00:00+08:00 Climate action needs a reset. COP31 offers a crucial window for that https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f33b39eadc99a73ab7d0db6c96acfdd54cccdf527879a31235378b45b9cbb0a0 Photovoltaic panels at Bucharest, Romania. The world overestimated its capacity to unlock clean energy at scale and underestimated the complexity of replacing coal and hydrocarbons. The world overestimated its capacity to unlock clean energy at scale and underestimated the complexity of replacing coal and hydrocarbons. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nasdaq-100-coils-above-its-averages-fed-turns-hawkish?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T07:00:00+08:00 Nasdaq 100 coils above its averages as Fed turns hawkish https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/169f8fe41a0f1b32a71cc24ff5df98af20669b2baab7ebfb07063957d5e57b6a The Nasdaq 100’s primary trend is still upward but momentum is flagging.  The Nasdaq 100’s primary trend is still upward but momentum is flagging.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights87?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T07:00:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a8c627067003b24ed0ceb750c25e35b0fa35a3f8d248f362ab31e677a1c59a7f A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Sep 18, 2026). A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Sep 18, 2026). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-pinglu-canal-likely-benefit-singapore-other-south-east-asia-ports-long-term?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T07:00:00+08:00 China’s Pinglu Canal likely to benefit Singapore, other South-east Asia ports in the long term https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2dd8f0d6536c1d42d07cd96a5be27680e0ed4b4017ce752188ad16144edda4e0 The Pinglu Canal is regarded as a pivotal development for Guangxi. The Pinglu Canal is regarded as a pivotal development for Guangxi. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-threatens-iran-economic-collapse-or-leaderships-destruction-teheran-vows-retaliation The Business Times en 2026-09-21T06:56:31+08:00 Trump threatens Iran with economic collapse or leadership’s destruction; Teheran vows retaliation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cdab36721a51184b7a3a7960779f8b2c0f65fd424f8bd2c4c83a8dbf3b525515 Black smoke billowing from the area of Riyadh’s main international airport following strikes by the Houthis on the Saudi capital on Sep 19. Black smoke billowing from the area of Riyadh’s main international airport following strikes by the Houthis on the Saudi capital on Sep 19. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-rises-after-houthi-attack-saudi-capital The Business Times en 2026-09-21T06:40:08+08:00 Oil rises after Houthi attack on Saudi capital https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c00d4d325bfd28e02b0668617f5df9da09a549893d967340d250a5987169d82 Smoke rises from the fuel storage depot at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sep 19, 2026. Smoke rises from the fuel storage depot at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sep 19, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/far-left-party-wins-berlin-election-another-defeat-merzs-ruling-coalition The Business Times en 2026-09-21T06:26:41+08:00 Far-left party wins Berlin election, another defeat for Merz’s ruling coalition https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b1fbf139cebae1eec5f1377d2b1ad733ddc7a2deacad90c20ab6cc7796cfb7d5 The Left Party’s candidate Elif Eralp gives her celebratory speech as exit polls are announced after voting ended in Berlin, Germany, Sep 20, 2026. The Left Party’s candidate Elif Eralp gives her celebratory speech as exit polls are announced after voting ended in Berlin, Germany, Sep 20, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/feds-kashkari-says-inflation-still-too-high-all-aspects-us-economy The Business Times en 2026-09-21T06:09:22+08:00 Fed’s Kashkari says inflation is still too high in ‘all aspects’ of US economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e90f9b80d494273cbc2457e595860c14880c0eb083fb98aec8d7afb0b5cbec1 The Fed’s job is to get inflation back down to the central bank’s 2 per cent target, Neel Kashkari said. The Fed’s job is to get inflation back down to the central bank’s 2 per cent target, Neel Kashkari said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/macron-carney-pledge-closer-ties-amid-strains-trump The Business Times en 2026-09-21T05:53:17+08:00 Macron, Carney pledge closer ties amid strains with Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/42b31bccce4510dc44329edeff8b37e8a1460b24b0bc2f5f7842ee14cec2c733 France's President Emmanuel Macron and Canada's PM Mark Carney take a selfie as they meet in the small French territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France, Sep 20, 2026. France's President Emmanuel Macron and Canada's PM Mark Carney take a selfie as they meet in the small French territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France, Sep 20, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/ask-vs-answer-human-edge-ai-cant-replicate?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-21T05:00:00+08:00 Ask vs answer: the human edge AI can’t replicate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59f8dfda1b1423c495f601f86fc6d12c82c19919f61396265311434fd21edb88 Would you let AI manage your money the way it manages your inbox? Would you let AI manage your money the way it manages your inbox? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/incredible-holdings-says-independent-director-assisting-cad-mas-investigation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T19:38:40+08:00 Incredible Holdings says an independent director assisting in CAD, MAS investigation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15da9ed9d08495eb98f959c18ee69980d8f8d396508d762805425344c4164ad3 Generic image of SGX logo Incredible Holdings was told by SGX-ST that it was deemed as a cash company with effect from May 28 as it no longer had any revenue generating business. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/tightening-monetary-policy-fed-test-singapores-reits-market-revitalisation-project?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T18:20:21+08:00 Tightening monetary policy by Fed a test for Singapore’s Reits, market revitalisation project https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/08b86b8c8a8ba1d789811bf618e7dc27f23b519d1bd66a871b6c08bb791634b5 The STI has delivered a total return of 26% in 2026 versus 28.8% in 2025, but the gains have narrowed. The STI has delivered a total return of 26% in 2026 versus 28.8% in 2025, but the gains have narrowed. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/living-dream-globetrotting-eala-why-tennis-more-just-job?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T17:30:00+08:00 Living the dream: Globetrotting Eala on why tennis is more than just a job https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6fab5ccaf44c4ea9ff0ba4954fcba715a8bbb96a9d9e47ef5abeea4813e117f7 “I really do love tennis and this has been my dream to be an established and professional tennis player since I was young, so I really feel like I’m living it right now,” says Alexandra Eala of the Philippines. “I really do love tennis and this has been my dream to be an established and professional tennis player since I was young, so I really feel like I’m living it right now,” says Alexandra Eala of the Philippines. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/companies-avoid-selling-bonds-investors-crave?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T17:06:48+08:00 Companies avoid selling the bonds that investors crave https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6d2b7920a271ce83bef4e62d51ff371e1820b469f76355b62093152d99aaa666 When drug maker GSK sold US$500 million of 30-year debt in early September, demand was about 10 times larger than supply. When drug maker GSK sold US$500 million of 30-year debt in early September, demand was about 10 times larger than supply. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/supertanker-shortage-sends-oil-shipping-costs-soaring-threatening-long-haul-trade The Business Times en 2026-09-20T17:04:46+08:00 Supertanker shortage sends oil shipping costs soaring, threatening long-haul trade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b344a9dcef857ef0c99200ae72dd12da1b9b6dd6e7ededa417c96b9c00b22ee Vessels shuttling barrels through the Strait of Hormuz are sucking up more ships for longer as they switch cargoes near Oman. Vessels shuttling barrels through the Strait of Hormuz are sucking up more ships for longer as they switch cargoes near Oman. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-dollar-advances-vs-yen-boj-dissent-clouds-rate-hike-outlook The Business Times en 2026-09-20T16:02:04+08:00 US dollar advances vs yen as BOJ dissent clouds rate-hike outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c81f1ec7df99fe3229209c309d030cc13626f2d23f1c75ea0fb206074e3f5b3 The BOJ pushed rates to their highest level in 31 years at 1.25%, yet the move did not boost the Japanese currency. The BOJ pushed rates to their highest level in 31 years at 1.25%, yet the move did not boost the Japanese currency. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/innovation-core-ai-trade-chinas-two-speed-economy-blackrock-executive?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T15:53:21+08:00 Innovation core to AI trade in China’s two-speed economy: BlackRock executive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d6fa113b04b14627eb01be93b04d04f975b0ab1573fa2d54c9db76a21603aba2 A view of the city skyline and Huangpu River in Shanghai, China While China has pockets of markets that are doing well and set to drive innovation, domestic demand is still slow. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-najib-must-pay-us12-million-fine-beginning-house-arrest-his-lawyers-say The Business Times en 2026-09-20T15:49:29+08:00 Malaysia’s Najib must pay US$12 million fine before beginning house arrest, his lawyers say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e5c2bddfea12c6a2b6831169b530f26c73d0695e0010be0a328e3e7f2d62ba61 Malaysia’s king agreed on Sep 18 to let Najib Razak leave jail and serve the remainder of his ‌sentence under house arrest. Malaysia’s king agreed on Sep 18 to let Najib Razak leave jail and serve the remainder of his ‌sentence under house arrest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/donald-trump-drops-demands-own-greenland-harm-has-been-done The Business Times en 2026-09-20T15:42:57+08:00 Donald Trump drops demands to own Greenland, but the harm has been done https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a6c203501efecf78076907eaff43e6897de360c1bf98f64bc69cef9e22dfa70 Houses in Nuuk, Greenland. The Greenland scare leaves European governments determined to be less dependent on a fickle America. Houses in Nuuk, Greenland. The Greenland scare leaves European governments determined to be less dependent on a fickle America. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/capitaland-touch-community-services-launch-first-integrated-workplace-wellness-centre-cbd?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T15:41:20+08:00 CapitaLand, Touch Community Services launch first integrated workplace wellness centre in CBD https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5d375e01dd9a7f6288fc683a9840973e7684b2a32b612e884e8c1f4f43c7280a Creative outlets such as art therapy programmes are available. Creative outlets such as art therapy programmes are available. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/berkshire-hathaway-looks-keep-culture-intact-howard-buffett-ascends The Business Times en 2026-09-20T15:32:28+08:00 Berkshire Hathaway looks to keep culture intact as Howard Buffett ascends https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ed7ab63b95c6863dfd0064e4a4be7d7c2dc81e8805f40c90add8c852d6a128ba Renowned for his charitable work, Howard Buffett has been a farmer, sheriff, and member of several corporate boards, but he has never led a public company. Renowned for his charitable work, Howard Buffett has been a farmer, sheriff, and member of several corporate boards, but he has never led a public company. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/growing-ai-risks-wars-middle-east-and-ukraine-test-un-world-leaders-gather-new-york The Business Times en 2026-09-20T15:26:42+08:00 Growing AI risks, wars in Middle East and Ukraine test UN as world leaders gather in New York https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8a337775bf000f7f05f289d66d570b5210140cbd8dc363a185340dd2ce71654e US President Donald Trump addresses the UN General Assembly in September 2025. The organisation is struggling to remain relevant and weathering attacks from Trump, who has slashed America’s contributions and withdrawn from dozens of UN bodies. US President Donald Trump addresses the UN General Assembly in September 2025. The organisation is struggling to remain relevant and weathering attacks from Trump, who has slashed America’s contributions and withdrawn from dozens of UN bodies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/ubs-gardens-bay-team-bring-padel-community?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T15:00:00+08:00 UBS, Gardens by the Bay team up to bring padel to the community https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/05bdf46f233665235be129f13e004adbbb352dccd471930e6961c7b8b09bb537 Senior Parliamentary Secretary Syed Harun Alhabsyi (fourth from left) together with UBS’ Conrad Huber (third from left) and Gardens by the Bay’s Ong Kian Ann (fourth from right) and other participants at the launch event on Sep 18. Senior Parliamentary Secretary Syed Harun Alhabsyi (fourth from left) together with UBS’ Conrad Huber (third from left) and Gardens by the Bay’s Ong Kian Ann (fourth from right) and other participants at the launch event on Sep 18. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/chinas-us33-billion-experiment-prop-property-market-sputters-weak-demand The Business Times en 2026-09-20T14:18:26+08:00 China’s US$33 billion experiment to prop up property market sputters on weak demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/31d85749a697223d4ad728f8d72bf398c94cb0bbdea6b5efffff257cd587a39d Residential and commercial buildings in Beijing, China. Beijing is looking to tap its massive capital markets to fund real estate projects and ease the burden on local governments. Beijing is looking to tap its massive capital markets to fund real estate projects and ease the burden on local governments. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uk-considers-lowering-mansion-tax-threshold-report The Business Times en 2026-09-20T14:14:26+08:00 UK considers lowering mansion tax threshold: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fcc1abc5bcd3f297cca6e5afd4aa189fdd0cb04dd9d0a30d2d509649621cc069 Homeowners in London are expected to be among the main targets of the tax.  Homeowners in London are expected to be among the main targets of the tax.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/white-house-turns-away-cnn-ms-now-politico-reporters-after-trumps-ban The Business Times en 2026-09-20T14:13:07+08:00 White House turns away CNN, MS Now, Politico reporters after Trump’s ban https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/486dd31561767a25e762eb40a1888e3bcab41887a0c57883f414e64161ae7ec0 A social media post by Trump on Sep 18 accused the outlets of “reporting FAKE NEWS”. A social media post by Trump on Sep 18 accused the outlets of “reporting FAKE NEWS”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/grabs-acquisition-atome-signals-need-wider-ecosystem-play-standalone-bnpl-platforms?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T14:00:00+08:00 Grab’s acquisition of Atome signals need for wider ecosystem play for standalone BNPL platforms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/beae162a3f6cc36761c6ab46759ec0791bb8a9d15fb9c3dc6a11514db5dc975b Atome Financial reports an 80% growth in 2025 revenue to US$470 million. Atome Financial reports an 80% growth in 2025 revenue to US$470 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/asean-roll-out-upgraded-trade-pact-ahead-schedule-gan-kim-yong?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T13:30:47+08:00 Asean to roll out upgraded trade pact ahead of schedule: Gan Kim Yong https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7718ca01a28f7b402d5d76c9ed2f732d2d49befa35b4b530c715b044867ff5ac Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaking at the Asean Economic Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings, held in Manila, on Sep 19. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaking at the Asean Economic Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings, held in Manila, on Sep 19. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/chinas-cxmt-says-new-memory-chip-platform-enters-mass-production-it-takes-global-rivals The Business Times en 2026-09-20T13:04:54+08:00 China’s CXMT says new memory chip platform enters mass production as it takes on global rivals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dda4ce7b6d2bd2592f59461bc85768f45c233b9546eab4d1e890b8cc45492334 CXMT’s advance comes as Beijing seeks to reduce reliance on foreign semiconductor technology. CXMT’s advance comes as Beijing seeks to reduce reliance on foreign semiconductor technology. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/trump-proposes-ai-force-amid-rogue-agent-fears-rejects-new-regulations The Business Times en 2026-09-20T12:22:03+08:00 Trump proposes ‘AI Force’ amid rogue-agent fears but rejects new regulations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0d151d35bc0109f9364db6f8e0be70023478e7e98bc61fca27f028ea4bb23b64 Trump did not make clear whether he envisioned the new AI Force as a military command or a civilian agency or department. Trump did not make clear whether he envisioned the new AI Force as a military command or a civilian agency or department. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/director-buying-continues-while-singtel-keppel-lead-buybacks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T12:00:00+08:00 Director buying continues while Singtel, Keppel lead buybacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/12fa32e8a47e1e81def86a6b7a5f4ac30599a56839b7498f01f9297a6b3cf195 In the five sessions till Sep 17, 28 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$101 million. In the five sessions till Sep 17, 28 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$101 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/more-interest-etfs-low-cost-funds-singapore-still-lacks-pressure-further-lower-fund-fees?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-20T12:00:00+08:00 More interest in ETFs, low-cost funds but Singapore still lacks pressure to further lower fund fees https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f1f53b5f60e22d6d136b4140e6355093a3b2e7383d0e238448bedc74c99f49b1 While fees globally are decreasing as investors seek cheaper options, there is not enough pressure in Singapore to move away from higher commissions, observers say. While fees globally are decreasing as investors seek cheaper options, there is not enough pressure in Singapore to move away from higher commissions, observers say. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/what-does-trump-want-greenland-us-moves-expand-its-military-presence The Business Times en 2026-09-20T11:49:27+08:00 What does Trump want with Greenland as US moves to expand its military presence? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4368f2d30fe07a5622a994b5a077d05ba6929b870cace093e909d5004c905efe Greenland also has huge stores of the rare earth minerals used for making batteries, electric vehicles and other high-tech items. Greenland also has huge stores of the rare earth minerals used for making batteries, electric vehicles and other high-tech items. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/denmark-greenland-say-sovereignty-intact-trump-claims-permanent-control-over-security The Business Times en 2026-09-20T11:11:45+08:00 Denmark, Greenland say sovereignty intact as Trump claims ‘permanent control’ over security https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/510a7ebfc9b9357e3563453a42741e499ca6e173c2802ca6a4a3cec0dfbc29fc Denmark and Greenland expressed hope that the deal would end months of uncertainty triggered by Trump’s threats to seize control of Greenland. Denmark and Greenland expressed hope that the deal would end months of uncertainty triggered by Trump’s threats to seize control of Greenland. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/bessent-he-lifeng-launch-new-york-talks-trade-ai-and-iran-ahead-trump-xi-summit The Business Times en 2026-09-20T10:29:02+08:00 Bessent, He Lifeng launch New York talks on trade, AI and Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7145ba5708a8963296968acaaffb9634ad7d805c224ad6db889f0d1805947789 Many of the issues that He (right) and Bessent will have to work through for Trump and Xi are holdovers from the two leaders’ meeting in Beijing in May. Many of the issues that He (right) and Bessent will have to work through for Trump and Xi are holdovers from the two leaders’ meeting in Beijing in May. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-arabia-intercepts-missile-targeting-riyadh-houthis-claim-attacks-capital The Business Times en 2026-09-20T09:48:20+08:00 Saudi Arabia intercepts missile targeting Riyadh; Houthis claim attacks on capital https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a3ec551032fbfb302ed4ea1cf28eef80ddb5d5c031859bb6299bd58711a0054d A large plume of black smoke was seen rising from the fuel storage depot at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sep 19. A large plume of black smoke was seen rising from the fuel storage depot at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sep 19. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/last-board-why-travel-may-be-ais-final-frontier?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-19T16:37:50+08:00 Last to board: why travel may be AI’s final frontier https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e952a3ce1cbb6d40aa8f40c23fe86eb45b152eebc17118cecce8154369c10591 For AI agents to work reliably across travel, the industry needs greater standardisation, says Raunak Mehta, CEO of Singapore-based insurtech startup Igloo. For AI agents to work reliably across travel, the industry needs greater standardisation, says Raunak Mehta, CEO of Singapore-based insurtech startup Igloo. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-arabia-issues-rare-air-raid-alerts-riyadh The Business Times en 2026-09-19T15:40:00+08:00 Saudi Arabia issues rare air raid alerts for Riyadh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d60fbe627b429800a331e93289ff96715ac58dda12bd3ac788c999bf86c3b11 Satellite imagery shows damage to pumping stations in Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, which the Saudi government says closed due to an attack from Iraq. Satellite imagery shows damage to pumping stations in Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, which the Saudi government says closed due to an attack from Iraq. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-says-theres-0-chance-world-will-end-2030 The Business Times en 2026-09-19T14:50:00+08:00 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says there’s ‘0% chance’ that world will end in 2030 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bf5bbfa93509a57c83a6e870e49eefb56205347bc7e1449165c6f98dc6041c18 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (pictured at Dreamforce 2026 summit in San Francisco on Sep 16) has also argued against the need for new regulations. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (pictured at Dreamforce 2026 summit in San Francisco on Sep 16) has also argued against the need for new regulations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-opens-probes-four-online-travel-booking-platforms The Business Times en 2026-09-19T14:00:00+08:00 China opens probes into four online travel booking platforms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1fb30167e0ae0823a663eede0a24ebba830fd899b956d4f12dd177716bd03980 Tourism in Beijing’s Forbidden City. The probe, backed by The China Hospitality Association, follows a sector-wide regulatory review. Tourism in Beijing’s Forbidden City. The probe, backed by The China Hospitality Association, follows a sector-wide regulatory review. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/how-ai-and-satellites-are-helping-rebuild-sandy-beaches The Business Times en 2026-09-19T13:22:14+08:00 How AI and satellites are helping rebuild sandy beaches https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/287f82d98171020a1135f1eb508f233876eaa1d5b58c4b8fea2e17dd6c9bb194 A project uses AI, satellite and ocean current data to predict coastal erosion patterns and create structures that harness currents to coax the beach back. A project uses AI, satellite and ocean current data to predict coastal erosion patterns and create structures that harness currents to coax the beach back. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/morgan-stanley-caps-private-credit-exits-again-11-want-out The Business Times en 2026-09-19T12:03:58+08:00 Morgan Stanley caps private credit exits again as 11% want out https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/65fc85ffdbf29641210b0d70135ada644222ae1f64f39c63616c5689304cc087 Redemption requests at major funds largely fell in the latest quarter, but remain elevated as investors persist in efforts to pull cash from the US$1.8 trillion market.  Redemption requests at major funds largely fell in the latest quarter, but remain elevated as investors persist in efforts to pull cash from the US$1.8 trillion market.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/why-cheaper-no-longer-wins-development-deals-vietnam?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-19T11:15:00+08:00 Why ‘cheaper’ no longer wins development deals for Vietnam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3dc205769e4ee51188ecfd6640fa577c2431ca5a61c5a22d0dcced8266fde77d The country’s cheap engineering labour is becoming less differentiated, and AI is accelerating that change. The country’s cheap engineering labour is becoming less differentiated, and AI is accelerating that change. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/warren-buffett-steps-down-berkshire-chair-and-names-son-replace-him The Business Times en 2026-09-19T10:30:00+08:00 Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair and names son to replace him https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/26b210bd99e0291ecf4737a6a85f6b5e03ecf6ba6e310fdc1d1aed7bdd12db15 His older son, Howard Buffett, will become chair under the company’s succession plan. His older son, Howard Buffett, will become chair under the company’s succession plan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/openai-sees-burning-through-us278-billion-2030-ft The Business Times en 2026-09-19T09:45:00+08:00 OpenAI sees burning through US$278 billion by 2030: FT https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/063e3e3131fe0f5153485b580a017844afeefa420724e7f3f380ff73ab4e0b86 The figures were part of a private company presentation in July related to a computing deal, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The figures were part of a private company presentation in July related to a computing deal, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-ups-stakes-ai-can-china-win-over-world-open-weight-models?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-09-19T09:00:00+08:00 As US ups stakes on AI, can China win over the world with open-weight models? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/27ee27a538c9e96d18861becd2071647e0f342e649596657945b3c240e87361c The Moonshot booth promoting its Kimi K3 AI model, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, on Jul 17. The Moonshot booth promoting its Kimi K3 AI model, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, on Jul 17. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/google-joins-openai-anthropic-meta-disclosing-ai-hacks The Business Times en 2026-09-19T08:47:31+08:00 Google joins OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta in disclosing AI hacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f5e5c16be82e76c8636f57bd80a74c928de4a20a5175609de06106ce37ce25e One of the breaches occurred when Gemini was asked to retrieve information from a fictional company that happened to have the same name as a real firm. One of the breaches occurred when Gemini was asked to retrieve information from a fictional company that happened to have the same name as a real firm.