https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/china-lowers-funding-costs-shift-overnight-policy-rate The Business Times en 2026-11-02T11:02:10+08:00 China lowers funding costs with shift to overnight policy rate https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d69317559c978e013c3dda8fc91dd89892f2be99a191fa57d906b13b89ffc0b2 The PBOC injected 541 billion yuan (US$81.3 billion) through overnight reverse repurchase agreements at 1.25 per cent. The PBOC injected 541 billion yuan (US$81.3 billion) through overnight reverse repurchase agreements at 1.25 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sheng-siong-shares-continue-last-weeks-slide-falls-over-9-hit-one-year-low?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-02T10:28:32+08:00 Sheng Siong shares continue last week’s slide, falls over 9% to hit one-year low https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/989b60e0582444f1216852e1f1b50e855b268505c4aa7537bc953480fd6cf266 Sheng Siong reported modest Q3 earnings on Oct 29. Sheng Siong reported modest Q3 earnings on Oct 29. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/metrocon-chairman-steps-down-after-being-charged-over-unlicensed-worker-dormitory?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-02T09:59:47+08:00 Metrocon chairman steps down after being charged over unlicensed worker dormitory https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9aff7f4ad083b9a273008fd9852a7760e530b87329c8763bc3611e5d0ec373dc The construction company says Alvin Lim resigned as its non-executive and non-independent chairman with effect from Oct 29. The construction company says Alvin Lim resigned as its non-executive and non-independent chairman with effect from Oct 29. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-climbs-back-one-year-low-dip-buyers-arrest-slide The Business Times en 2026-11-02T09:57:50+08:00 Gold climbs back from one-year low as dip buyers arrest slide https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/01337fce2ec3f9ebcc843d022b02d04e8bf7954a3b46be7ed41fb5b4e26971b8 Bullion gained as much as 0.7 per cent to near US$3,900 an ounce on Monday. Bullion gained as much as 0.7 per cent to near US$3,900 an ounce on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-floats-concept-us-canada-deal-includes-pipeline The Business Times en 2026-11-02T09:22:02+08:00 Trump floats ‘concept’ of US-Canada deal that includes pipeline https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/609535f206382153af1250b31f4c96eff372894fa212f3132ff28b0a961a7c9a US President Donald Trump said the scope of an agreement would include the Keystone XL pipeline project that he supports. US President Donald Trump said the scope of an agreement would include the Keystone XL pipeline project that he supports. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-october-factory-growth-slows-costs-pick-pmi The Business Times en 2026-11-02T09:02:05+08:00 Japan’s October factory growth slows as costs pick up: PMI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60a97dbecf148dc07b593ffed8b71804e38560b59951f8c3b94296fc1ce9e519 Output rose for a 10th straight month. Output rose for a 10th straight month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/great-eastern-q3-profit-falls-72-s102-9-million-weaker-valuations-divestment-loss?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-02T09:01:53+08:00 Great Eastern Q3 profit falls 72% to S$102.9 million on weaker valuations, divestment loss https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a76123ca371f1d9fe86fb8a62c28c1fb1f2df8ba8a850ffb4f8c8efc891d2324 The Great Eastern logo on the facade of Great Eastern Centre located in Pickering Street. For the nine months ended Sep 30, net profit declined 1% to S$952.4 million, from S$965.7 million in the year-ago period. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-england-poised-raise-rates-may-push-back-bets-more The Business Times en 2026-11-02T08:33:07+08:00 Bank of England poised to raise rates but may push back on bets for more https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60fb9d3a2aec94812f43c5148a8bdb1d142474982cc39f26a9335979bccc92fb Governor Andrew Bailey has said the BoE cannot wait for conclusive proof of second-round effects of inflation as it will be too late. Governor Andrew Bailey has said the BoE cannot wait for conclusive proof of second-round effects of inflation as it will be too late. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-wilmar-great-eastern-keppel-nio-lendlease-global-reit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-02T08:27:42+08:00 Stocks to watch: Wilmar, Great Eastern, Keppel, Nio, Lendlease Global Reit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4af06b8bd359b6547e23e91f66e4b995c43bd30d50b0fa6def0294e5b3ff856 Wilmar is among the Singapore-registered companies that the National Environment Agency is seeking information from on potential links to the haze. Wilmar is among the Singapore-registered companies that the National Environment Agency is seeking information from on potential links to the haze. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-slips-more-1-talks-continue-ending-iran-war The Business Times en 2026-11-02T07:51:38+08:00 Oil slips more than 1% as talks continue on ending Iran war https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2318e27e7f915ed183b96c8f12debec0c72826741ded412c6c622d4cafbcc3c6 Brent crude futures fell US$1.59, or 1.4 per cent, to US$111.84 a barrel by 0011 GMT. Brent crude futures fell US$1.59, or 1.4 per cent, to US$111.84 a barrel by 0011 GMT. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/how-blue-wave-could-test-trump-his-final-two-years The Business Times en 2026-11-02T07:10:32+08:00 How a blue wave could test Trump in his final two years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/94facbb1f54aa822c1856388f13789f291821e7204d9db96fc895c7f45a56a22 US President Donald Trump campaigning at a rally in Dubuque, Iowa, Nov 1, 2026. US President Donald Trump campaigning at a rally in Dubuque, Iowa, Nov 1, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-trumps-tech-dreams-are-quietly-crumbling The Business Times en 2026-11-02T07:00:00+08:00 Why Trump’s tech dreams are quietly crumbling https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/683e78f05b8175dc87f3612676a7e6f059b4e435d2fd8f2cef7a5be81d73edcd A semiconductor chip displayed at a groundbreaking event by SK Hynix for a plant in Indiana (pictured). Some fear tariffs will prevent the investment Trump wants. A semiconductor chip displayed at a groundbreaking event by SK Hynix for a plant in Indiana (pictured). Some fear tariffs will prevent the investment Trump wants. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/not-playing-red-ocean-sp-group-aims-triple-china-district-cooling-capacity-5-years?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-02T07:00:00+08:00 ‘Not playing in the red ocean’: SP Group aims to triple China district cooling capacity in 5 years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b6dbea706e629e44a424da2931b7180e633a80dcf102c2e77b5f5ad672a11ad Michael Lim, deputy managing director for SP Group’s Sustainable Solutions China, says the company invests in sustainable energy solutions including solar energy and battery storage. Michael Lim, deputy managing director for SP Group’s Sustainable Solutions China, says the company invests in sustainable energy solutions including solar energy and battery storage. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-banks-wealth-fees-may-ease-q3-ai-lending-bond-yields-draw-scrutiny?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-02T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore banks’ wealth fees may ease in Q3 as AI lending, bond yields draw scrutiny https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fb134aada4a3e44b12ae78e52f45ebd8e917177af7c80222c023b0ce3043668f UOB will be the first to announce its third-quarter results on Nov 4, followed by DBS and OCBC on Nov 5 and 6, respectively. UOB will be the first to announce its third-quarter results on Nov 4, followed by DBS and OCBC on Nov 5 and 6, respectively. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/paid-press-release/ch-robinson-debuts-lean-ai-for-ocean-shipping-air-freight-and-customs The Business Times en 2026-11-02T07:00:00+08:00 C.H. Robinson Debuts Lean AI For Ocean Shipping, Air Freight and Customs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b5d2bc750d71e1c0513c2b8afcacced6e6d8a438eddb4ce1c7a5e26461911b85 C.H. Robinson shipping containers at an intermodal freight terminal. C.H. Robinson shipping containers at an intermodal freight terminal. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nasdaq-100-losing-momentum-ai-trade-divides?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-02T07:00:00+08:00 Nasdaq 100 losing momentum as AI trade divides https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f5486066f380e4bc33f2d7e27496e5267b861e8d5f0aaed3c9dea8b667eaf9e5 For now, the Nasdaq 100 has lost its short-term footing while its long-term trend holds.  For now, the Nasdaq 100 has lost its short-term footing while its long-term trend holds.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/beyond-funding-improved-trading-volume-smid-pricing-also-good-metrics-eqdps-success?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-02T07:00:00+08:00 Beyond funding, improved trading volume, SMID pricing also good metrics of EQDP’s success https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b57adb9dd3c5b39630fc0f44c8b529c53258eb6573846367bb45514235c6c2d4 Singapore markets remain attractive to investors due to their “safe haven” appeal, analysts say. Singapore markets remain attractive to investors due to their “safe haven” appeal, analysts say. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights93?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-02T07:00:00+08:00 Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d7701a600d6bec72cb3a5b1144dc86cc2875d3efdef6711a97d1a96e975d6b0 A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Oct 30, 2026). A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Oct 30, 2026). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bangladesh-sets-wage-board-garment-workers-unrest-shuts-factories The Business Times en 2026-11-02T06:28:24+08:00 Bangladesh sets up wage board as garment workers’ unrest shuts factories https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6296a3975b15d55304e61da9c94cfae2565a1a87657ce97bef75013bc14165d6 Garment workers throw bricks at members of the police during a protest demanding higher wages in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov 1, 2026. Garment workers throw bricks at members of the police during a protest demanding higher wages in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov 1, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/binance-sees-spike-withdrawals-exchange-returns-online-after-us6-3-billion-heist The Business Times en 2026-11-02T06:11:38+08:00 Binance sees spike in withdrawals as exchange returns online after US$6.3 billion heist https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cba6eb5a8089dc62786017316798039e413f3bb9d5dc9d7aa44e1d0577160bb7 Binance said it had covered US$6 billion of stolen cryptocurrencies by using company money to buy replacement tokens. Binance said it had covered US$6 billion of stolen cryptocurrencies by using company money to buy replacement tokens. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/australian-outback-data-centre-pulls-timeline-after-regulator-stalls The Business Times en 2026-11-02T05:55:06+08:00 Australian outback data centre pulls timeline after regulator stalls https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6656af616bac8b3f1a724c873e100acb029c7768bfbb62238c808ee675a29ce5 The project is the biggest in the country to put back its timing. The project is the biggest in the country to put back its timing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australias-home-prices-fall-further-ahead-expected-rate-hike The Business Times en 2026-11-01T22:18:57+08:00 Australia’s home prices fall further ahead of expected rate hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59b80f6d146bf6e28cdddfb1bb6dc4630d0bc5e98fbde81d948721203525a68e A ferry passes in front of apartments in Sydney, Australia, August 18, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo The Home Value Index for major cities slid 1.4% in October, with Sydney facing a 1.6% decline, says property consultancy Cotality. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wilmar-sold-goods-6-firms-issued-notices-under-singapore-haze-law-no-operational-relationship?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-01T21:27:30+08:00 Wilmar sold goods to 6 firms issued notices under Singapore haze law; no operational relationship https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4af06b8bd359b6547e23e91f66e4b995c43bd30d50b0fa6def0294e5b3ff856 Wilmar is among the Singapore-registered companies that the National Environment Agency is seeking information from on potential links to the haze. Wilmar is among the Singapore-registered companies that the National Environment Agency is seeking information from on potential links to the haze. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/stronger-governance-code-listing-rules-need-backing-robust-culture-stewardship?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-01T20:44:18+08:00 Stronger governance code, listing rules need backing of a robust culture of stewardship https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0d21f955ffa1cae520c0a97ace8159dce30a119ea26e4277101fe130b72e5a6d Some of the CGAC and SGX RegCo’s objectives cannot be achieved through mandatory requirements on companies. Some of the CGAC and SGX RegCo’s objectives cannot be achieved through mandatory requirements on companies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-chancellor-healey-says-benefits-bill-will-fall-doesnt-give-timeline The Business Times en 2026-11-01T19:58:22+08:00 UK Chancellor Healey says benefits Bill will fall, doesn’t give timeline https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8aebdc53db2c4f99ded24a5d01add6bc2fb62756484e56da0a2d204cfb1ee04f Public polling shows Chancellor John Healey’s Budget to be one of the better-received fiscal events of recent years. Public polling shows Chancellor John Healey’s Budget to be one of the better-received fiscal events of recent years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-argentina-deepen-trade-ties-key-south-american-trade-pact-enters-force?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-01T19:03:39+08:00 Singapore, Argentina deepen trade ties as key South American trade pact enters into force https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b048f0c9bd0ae6e6892af7202aa3ca188062745ea0281a407c74245994eb8095 Pasir Panjang Terminal in Singapore The agreement establishes more transparent customs procedures, and supports expedited clearance of express shipments and perishable goods. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/police-clear-new-lisbon-housing-protest-camp-after-thousands-rally The Business Times en 2026-11-01T18:16:23+08:00 Police clear new Lisbon housing protest camp after thousands rally https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4cece8f1e744e5d1d454e1a9798d8ddd6d0b6727aa7ac5dcd04bde5e53581902 Protesters have pitched more than 50 tents in Rossio Square after a march through central Lisbon on Oct 31 that drew thousands. Protesters have pitched more than 50 tents in Rossio Square after a march through central Lisbon on Oct 31 that drew thousands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/south-korea-exports-extend-robust-growth-ai-fuelled-chip-boom The Business Times en 2026-11-01T17:53:08+08:00 South Korea exports extend robust growth on AI-fuelled chip boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2a7797eeeba0b4410ae31beee47397a611cbbeb8604980c79fbb3d39e8437fc1 SK Hynix has reported a sevenfold surge in quarterly profit. SK Hynix has reported a sevenfold surge in quarterly profit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/thomson-reserve-sells-90-units-average-s2900-psf-over-launch-weekend?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-01T17:52:28+08:00 Thomson Reserve sells 90% of units at average of S$2,900 psf over launch weekend https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ff95563a123a55f860c6474492cf9e1465ca5bcf9c7f04e26633f87c51a6957 The development received 32,000 visitors over two weekends of public preview. The development received 32,000 visitors over two weekends of public preview. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/loan-curbs-private-hire-car-buyers-2026-monthly-registrations-two-thirds-so-far?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-01T16:47:12+08:00 Loan curbs on private-hire car buyers: 2026 monthly registrations up two-thirds so far https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c6f45653fd797d0cc0ecf10ca95c4c1f182847284d255d0215c289d7191edcd Starting Oct 30, individually-owned private-hire cars are subject to the same financing limits as private cars. Starting Oct 30, individually-owned private-hire cars are subject to the same financing limits as private cars. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-england-may-raise-high-risk-mortgage-threshold-ft The Business Times en 2026-11-01T16:31:42+08:00 Bank of England may raise high-risk mortgage threshold: FT https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ef6464d47f331dc52daa32509c69a8d86d0e8b18497cfe8aee54f1ef6ad2f3be The Bank of England’s financial policy committee is examining whether to increase a key lending threshold to five times borrowers’ household income. The Bank of England’s financial policy committee is examining whether to increase a key lending threshold to five times borrowers’ household income. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/yen-gains-against-us-dollar-after-bank-japan-holds-rates The Business Times en 2026-11-01T16:31:04+08:00 Yen gains against US dollar after Bank of Japan holds rates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d07d82d0a347428c0b76b1c3daa1ef1394c042e52ef0822529b53dfd3a8147b0 The yen was last up 0.11% at 157.51 per US dollar, but was on track for a monthly loss in October. The yen was last up 0.11% at 157.51 per US dollar, but was on track for a monthly loss in October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/one-five-prime-region-private-home-resale-deals-sold-loss-q3?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-01T15:55:06+08:00 One in five prime-region private home resale deals sold at a loss in Q3 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ea03c7af06f3bc367efd25a302d99a3c91ccd08becc77be0f664fb6029815381 In the Core Central Region, 19.5% of the transactions were loss-making in Q3, climbing from a share of 17.7% in the previous quarter. In the Core Central Region, 19.5% of the transactions were loss-making in Q3, climbing from a share of 17.7% in the previous quarter. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/high-credit-card-rates-emerge-rare-bipartisan-midterms-issue The Business Times en 2026-11-01T15:30:00+08:00 High credit card rates emerge as rare bipartisan midterms issue https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e40b647174a7666ee3a582236cb4d76cd6f1498100bae770fcc199bc23cfc96d High rates, a pickup in inflation and rising costs across the broader economy have helped drive the credit card delinquency rate towards its highest level since 2011. High rates, a pickup in inflation and rising costs across the broader economy have helped drive the credit card delinquency rate towards its highest level since 2011. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/looking-beyond-glide-path-what-really-matters-target-date-investment-strategy The Business Times en 2026-11-01T15:00:00+08:00 Looking beyond the glide path: What really matters in a target-date investment strategy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fbc8773be5864ab44ab2e5b022b1c94e1276ae623e231f848d2433348d501317 Stock photo of people reviewing charts with a magnifying glass in an office setting. Investors should look at whether the underlying investments in their portfolio are aligned with the outcomes they are seeking. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/after-louvre-heist-and-string-thefts-europes-smaller-museums-are-guard The Business Times en 2026-11-01T14:58:59+08:00 After Louvre heist and string of thefts, Europe’s smaller museums are on guard https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/04f3e2c075db95eb2b6c51e5974a2f9e68e20534a977a6d3271fddeaa0c6ca2b Recovered paintings that were stolen from the Fondazione Magnani Rocca museum; there are concerns that criminals are increasingly targeting smaller institutions with fewer resources to protect valuable collections. Recovered paintings that were stolen from the Fondazione Magnani Rocca museum; there are concerns that criminals are increasingly targeting smaller institutions with fewer resources to protect valuable collections. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/money-managers-including-kkr-get-ready-snatch-bargain-leveraged-loans The Business Times en 2026-11-01T14:50:00+08:00 Money managers including KKR get ready to snatch up bargain leveraged loans https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bf3c51cf922f2eca5a0488ecfbcb30b7e15935237adba0a8d336039b5efd19d2 KKR is among the firms that are considering buying loans and packaging them into bonds known as collateralised loan obligations. KKR is among the firms that are considering buying loans and packaging them into bonds known as collateralised loan obligations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/crypto-alternative-assets/binance-resume-customer-withdrawals-phases-nov-1-after-hack The Business Times en 2026-11-01T14:10:00+08:00 Binance to resume customer withdrawals in phases from Nov 1 after hack https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/56547b7b8ff34fe03d019578f66b4b22c5a0997f821ecb114b8c4baafd31b0d3 Binance halted transactions on Oct 30 morning in Asia after the breach was disclosed.  Binance halted transactions on Oct 30 morning in Asia after the breach was disclosed.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/north-korean-hackers-stole-billions-fbi-says-its-not-their-first-heist The Business Times en 2026-11-01T13:25:00+08:00 North Korean hackers stole billions, the FBI says. It’s not their first heist https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca62f2e2674b11349744271b77d93b6ccd614934040572dd4a44f5a211de2173 The FBI on Oct 31 accused North Korean hacking unit TraderTraitor of carrying out an attack on Binance, in which hackers made off with some US$6 billion.  The FBI on Oct 31 accused North Korean hacking unit TraderTraitor of carrying out an attack on Binance, in which hackers made off with some US$6 billion.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/opec-keeps-december-oil-output-targets-steady-ahead-tougher-call-2027 The Business Times en 2026-11-01T12:25:00+08:00 Opec+ keeps December oil output targets steady ahead of tougher call for 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f06e84fbe564c698aac706909853920c1392a2a7e8cf8763cab00308b090c7ed A Nov 1 meeting of seven core Opec+ members comes as Gulf members have been boosting exports that have been disrupted for months by the Iran war.  A Nov 1 meeting of seven core Opec+ members comes as Gulf members have been boosting exports that have been disrupted for months by the Iran war.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/asset-light-or-asset-heavy-it-need-not-be-either-or-says-guocoland-ceo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-01T12:00:00+08:00 Asset light or asset heavy? It need not be ‘either or’, says GuocoLand CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2800e47a223427c19ffeed96134c93bb6ab5ffb3eb90273f422efd66d210787b GuocoLand has some of the best office assets in Singapore, said group CEO Cheng Hsing Yao. GuocoLand has some of the best office assets in Singapore, said group CEO Cheng Hsing Yao. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stake-increases-stand-out-amid-net-institutional-selling?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-01T12:00:00+08:00 Stake increases stand out amid net institutional selling https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6629227afa3727429284699ed1a61cd36943abfb2f69d90275f5c4809d3019f9 During the five trading sessions from Oct 23 to Oct 29, 19 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$12.8 million. During the five trading sessions from Oct 23 to Oct 29, 19 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$12.8 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/us-midterm-elections-serve-bellwether-south-east-asia The Business Times en 2026-11-01T12:00:00+08:00 US midterm elections serve as bellwether for South-east Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/227e072cc6fb6079f59d6a45ac1b3ec56a6f6571a2192c22790bdeccaaa5cd9d Voters in the US doing early voting for the upcoming midterms on Nov 3. Although the president does not appear on the ballot, voters view the midterms as a referendum on the sitting president. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/rioters-loot-stores-frankfurt-gen-z-led-protests-germany-turn-violent The Business Times en 2026-11-01T11:35:33+08:00 Rioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/276dc08756905985ca44742a9ae88b1ac1a44fb9074317aca6bd7db41619ab5e The protests in Germany follow a wave of Gen Z-led demonstrations across Europe in 2026. The protests in Germany follow a wave of Gen Z-led demonstrations across Europe in 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/haze-probe-five-singapore-registered-companies-agree-engage-assessors?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-01T10:41:03+08:00 Haze probe: Five Singapore-registered companies agree to engage assessors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e5ce2f97eff9d2a3b12f77d023ad4e4135446fdf0d7d8a67e204df542ec2a4e Wilmar International, Golden Agri-Resources, APP Company, APP Company (China) and Indofood Agri Resources agreed to engage assessors, said NEA. Wilmar International, Golden Agri-Resources, APP Company, APP Company (China) and Indofood Agri Resources agreed to engage assessors, said NEA. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/ramen-s9-90-steaks-japan-foods-cuts-third-outlets-serves-profit-steak-99?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-01T09:51:46+08:00 From ramen to S$9.90 steaks: Japan Foods cuts a third of outlets but serves up profit with Steak 99 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/64e986bafc1419d6df03a9ceb73600075d9cbcbbca51287c3b2b32ecafcb940b Ajisen Ramen at AMK Hub in February 2022. This outlet has since been converted to a Steak 99 restaurant, based on Google search. Ajisen Ramen at AMK Hub in February 2022. This outlet has since been converted to a Steak 99 restaurant, based on Google search. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/fbi-blames-north-korea-us6-billion-binance-crypto-hack The Business Times en 2026-11-01T08:33:44+08:00 FBI blames North Korea for US$6 billion Binance crypto hack https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b9b26660862a808c93bd5040572e9b981a68d1661c3a5089e60b3f6a8b733451 Earlier, Binance said it covered about 90% of the US$6.3 billion and plans to restore withdrawals by Nov 1. Earlier, Binance said it covered about 90% of the US$6.3 billion and plans to restore withdrawals by Nov 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/chastened-trump-after-us-midterms-dont-bet-it?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-11-01T08:00:00+08:00 A chastened Trump after US midterms? Don’t bet on it https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/72dca4954b69abd692a540fecb1ed78e4572c14925068150cbee4ba4c8374fdc Should the Democrats gain control of the Senate, it will be extremely difficult for Trump to seek confirmation for any new top government nomination. Should the Democrats gain control of the Senate, it will be extremely difficult for Trump to seek confirmation for any new top government nomination. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-threatens-wider-us-strikes-even-talks-make-progress The Business Times en 2026-11-01T07:56:45+08:00 Iran threatens wider US strikes even as talks make progress https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/500b2db884682fc903b5c083a318fbcdbb6063eba066aa519b0745c4226519f7 Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Oct 31 ordered the military to update its lists of potential targets. Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Oct 31 ordered the military to update its lists of potential targets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-factory-activity-eases-decline-growth-wobbles The Business Times en 2026-10-31T16:15:32+08:00 China factory activity eases into decline as growth wobbles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/928e9181f526723a8b1f88be859777078c4e312b36e0f7cc975c62c42c62e742 Beijing may face more pressure to provide additional support after introducing a fresh package of targeted stimulus measures in recent weeks. Beijing may face more pressure to provide additional support after introducing a fresh package of targeted stimulus measures in recent weeks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/openai-slashes-funding-target-us10-billion-amid-tech-rout-ft The Business Times en 2026-10-31T15:46:58+08:00 OpenAI slashes funding target by US$10 billion amid tech rout: FT https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c8929327b4dda9b0ccdbfe410901d0f9c5eff06f35ecf1c5b4fd15bcf9d090ef The ChatGPT maker is now seeking about US$20 billion and its desired valuation has dropped to US$1.25 trillion from US$1.4 billion. The ChatGPT maker is now seeking about US$20 billion and its desired valuation has dropped to US$1.25 trillion from US$1.4 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/half-americans-spending-goes-housing-and-food-most-15-years The Business Times en 2026-10-31T15:29:46+08:00 Half of Americans’ spending goes to housing and food, most in 15 years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f4a82ecd4ed135110af36d99f0d8f193f07e03641cadfe58b927abbe112a91cc Housing remains the largest household expense, accounting for 33.9% of total expenditures. Housing remains the largest household expense, accounting for 33.9% of total expenditures. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-frenzy-gets-reality-check?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-31T14:27:52+08:00 The AI frenzy gets a reality check https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab39ad80f3a6eb1db98e6aeee964e3f9c3d650563bf17e66c0f040f31e759bc5 Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, warns that the company might end up with “a bunch of chips sitting in inventory that I can’t plug in”. Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, warns that the company might end up with “a bunch of chips sitting in inventory that I can’t plug in”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/apple-overtakes-nvidia-become-worlds-most-valuable-company The Business Times en 2026-10-31T13:17:46+08:00 Apple overtakes Nvidia to become world’s most valuable company https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/121f6864030c66d21dc133eb934b4092d34d3b5415e15e665af11a7e073d23b4 Fears that heavy spending on AI computing infrastructure won’t pay off have helped make Apple the best performing of the Magnificent Seven this year. Fears that heavy spending on AI computing infrastructure won’t pay off have helped make Apple the best performing of the Magnificent Seven this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/tech-stocks-tumble-ai-fears-collide-earnings-misses The Business Times en 2026-10-31T12:35:41+08:00 Tech stocks tumble as AI fears collide with earnings misses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/75a8fd3f24cda793b759b9e296cae8719073666372fae9f58c5ada95137be595 Amazon shares slump 1.4%, as its AI spending plans and lagging e-commerce business overshadow solid growth in cloud sales. Amazon shares slump 1.4%, as its AI spending plans and lagging e-commerce business overshadow solid growth in cloud sales. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-lifts-secrecy-new-key-rate-sets-it-below-old-benchmark The Business Times en 2026-10-31T11:53:35+08:00 China lifts secrecy on new key rate, sets it below old benchmark https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/72f2a4299e1b4f325e9229dd7d8afd67e630241150771334cd82df1957133e25 The central bank will start to conduct overnight reverse repo operations every day starting from Monday. The central bank will start to conduct overnight reverse repo operations every day starting from Monday.