https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/chinas-rare-earths-curbs-extend-pressure-supply-japan The Business Times en 2026-06-20T15:06:39+08:00 China’s rare earths curbs extend pressure on supply to Japan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1fe80a22335093c598733a02f6cfc3dec693e03e546658c51d3d1a241d642556 Japan is also the world’s largest consumer of chip metal gallium outside of China. Japan is also the world’s largest consumer of chip metal gallium outside of China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bolivias-president-declares-state-emergency-over-blockade-crisis-paving-way-deploy-military The Business Times en 2026-06-20T14:33:45+08:00 Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis, paving way to deploy military https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/badb901b5e9316ff6427c8253e0bbdf7c6188948ce5cb5cf1039f93a7262b542 The emergency declaration gives President Rodrigo Pa broader constitutional tools to restore order, such as sending armed forces to clear blockades. The emergency declaration gives President Rodrigo Paz broader constitutional tools to restore order, such as sending armed forces to clear blockades. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-target-us2-3-trillion-public-private-investment-2040-nikkei The Business Times en 2026-06-20T14:12:29+08:00 Japan to target US$2.3 trillion public-private investment by 2040: Nikkei https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/79e70c27fe377933af85d26a2f65d51fa81d56dd0384c69f067b7355397ceb48 The government is considering creating a multi-year budget framework to ensure stable funding for investments deemed critical to economic security. The government is considering creating a multi-year budget framework to ensure stable funding for investments deemed critical to economic security. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iranian-guards-business-empire-win-big-if-us-sanctions-lifted The Business Times en 2026-06-20T12:51:35+08:00 Iranian Guards’ business empire to win big if US sanctions lifted https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c6a850381528d76c3e1f70f14318329bb3ced10d827250745597f0334f488f0 As Teheran and Washington prepare for talks on a deal to end the war, the elite force is poised to be one of the biggest beneficiaries. Since the war began on Feb 28 with strikes that killed Khamenei, the Guards have only expanded their power internally, helping to install his son as the new supreme leader. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/china-tightens-indium-export-checks-ai-demand-increases The Business Times en 2026-06-20T12:04:29+08:00 China tightens indium export checks as AI demand increases https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/20349385eec417e208d92b9779a0a9067501371d067c25ba07a7b6450150c4d7 China produces nearly 70% of the world’s indium, a byproduct of zinc refining mostly used in displays and solder but also the raw material for making indium phosphide. China produces nearly 70% of the world’s indium, a byproduct of zinc refining mostly used in displays and solder but also the raw material for making indium phosphide. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/abu-dhabis-mgx-weighs-multi-billion-deal-singapore-based-data-centre-operator-dayone-sources The Business Times en 2026-06-20T10:45:08+08:00 Abu Dhabi’s MGX weighs multi-billion deal for Singapore-based data centre operator DayOne: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/242d85ade5408bc902ca56949d7a8b0e79005db99533cb25faa8c7f946dbfa1f DayOne, which is affiliated with China’s GDS Holdings, operates and develops data centres across South-east Asia as well as in Hong Kong, Japan and Finland. DayOne, which is affiliated with China’s GDS Holdings, operates and develops data centres across South-east Asia as well as in Hong Kong, Japan and Finland. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/starbucks-cuts-london-hong-kong-office-jobs-restructuring-effort The Business Times en 2026-06-20T09:13:15+08:00 Starbucks cuts London, Hong Kong office jobs in restructuring effort https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/60a73dfb06096d3a9803f9b0c08b91cdd63969c1c0782e62cd27c655beff5c90 Starbucks has been restructuring its corporate teams to cut costs and eliminate what it says are duplicative layers of management and jobs focused on coordinating work. Starbucks has been restructuring its corporate teams to cut costs and eliminate what it says are duplicative layers of management and jobs focused on coordinating work. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/tech-in-asia/asias-ai-hardware-bet-has-financing-problem The Business Times en 2026-06-20T08:21:27+08:00 Asia’s AI hardware bet has a financing problem https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e9ee0c3a535bd60e7bc91f9dc37ddd46443a197fcb427fcbbb4128f5d5232fbd As chips become the dominant cost in AI infrastructure, a new financing market has emerged around the hardware itself – one with its own lenders, risks, and rules. As chips become the dominant cost in AI infrastructure, a new financing market has emerged around the hardware itself – one with its own lenders, risks, and rules. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-tick-lower-mining-losses-weigh The Business Times en 2026-06-20T07:41:33+08:00 European stocks tick lower as mining losses weigh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/763bf6f6dc5657ad79ec0ddd2e0dc3d6be3c2464bc63ab08cd4303e13a706ed7 The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed 0.2% lower, still managing to eke out a 0.4% weekly gain after hitting record highs earlier in the week. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed 0.2% lower, still managing to eke out a 0.4% weekly gain after hitting record highs earlier in the week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/company-supposed-be-going-concern-so-family The Business Times en 2026-06-20T07:00:00+08:00 A company is supposed to be a ‘going concern’. So is the family https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c715c2fae494674a3b0e161a0fa6b29b1848e5b673cd07824a5eba2a7aebbe8 Sometimes, the responsible choice is to prepare one's business so that its clients, staff and family can continue trusting and thriving under the next steward. Sometimes, the responsible choice is to prepare one's business so that its clients, staff and family can continue trusting and thriving under the next steward. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/ai-has-granted-america-vast-new-power The Business Times en 2026-06-20T07:00:00+08:00 AI has granted America vast new power https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1cf0442abf16c2f244e7f6dc8a06f9c6ba7abb23ed26b1b7568ac446a5848c92 Even as the world plans for an unreliable US in everything from defence to trade, it now has to cope with a new way of being captive to the world’s biggest economy: artificial intelligence. Even as the world plans for an unreliable US in everything from defence to trade, it now has to cope with a new way of being captive to the world’s biggest economy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/oil-shipments-rise-hormuz-although-questions-grow-over-irans-transit-terms The Business Times en 2026-06-19T23:24:01+08:00 Oil shipments rise in Hormuz although questions grow over Iran’s transit terms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b20ea97364f10df52b2250eb8cceec38a6a1453794309fb5f8f78caf8ad07eb3 Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 18, 2026. Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 18, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/brent-falls-israel-hizbollah-agree-ceasefire The Business Times en 2026-06-19T22:17:38+08:00 Brent falls as Israel, Hizbollah agree to ceasefire https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9c1ddcb3b948c8ff3838523c5ac3649d4c2b146218cf562c9c6550d2158629e3 Brent crude futures were down 85 cents, or 1.1 per cent, at US$79 a barrel by 1303 GMT on Friday. Brent crude futures were down 85 cents, or 1.1 per cent, at US$79 a barrel by 1303 GMT on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/ambanis-jio-platforms-files-long-awaited-india-ipo The Business Times en 2026-06-19T21:05:20+08:00 Ambani’s Jio Platforms files for long-awaited India IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/efbd539396bbc8a4c5797e8f48ea524abd0362c43bf9bfa2198a9af1e3e52e4e Jio’s market debut would mark Reliance’s first public listing of a major business unit since Reliance Petroleum debuted in 2006. Jio’s market debut would mark Reliance’s first public listing of a major business unit since Reliance Petroleum debuted in 2006. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/crude-oil-caught-cautious-enthusiasm-over-us-iran-peace-deal-analysts-dont-expect-further-price The Business Times en 2026-06-19T20:54:02+08:00 Crude oil ‘caught up in cautious enthusiasm’ over US-Iran peace deal, but analysts don’t expect further price easing soon https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57e2a017d51c22853b38ef48e2f746dfc5f24d9dce1fbd2f68e5e99eb46cd90f Emily Ashford head of energy research at Standard Chartered says a price floor around US$10 per barrel above pre-conflict estimates “seems reasonable”. Analysts expect oil to hover at around US$80 a barrel by the year-end. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/bmw-preparing-talks-employee-representatives-after-slashing-profit-outlook The Business Times en 2026-06-19T20:27:22+08:00 BMW preparing talks with employee representatives after slashing profit outlook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/68510bbe689f5cdbc54bcd0e66cd7587cb57a36d713991cd49f20200fa93241d Earlier this week, BMW issued a profit warning, blaming it on prolonged weakness in the Chinese car market, the world’s biggest, and cost pressures resulting from the Middle East conflict. Earlier this week, BMW issued a profit warning, blaming it on prolonged weakness in the Chinese car market, the world’s biggest, and cost pressures resulting from the Middle East conflict. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-and-iran-delay-nuclear-talks-lebanon-clashes-worsen The Business Times en 2026-06-19T20:20:20+08:00 US and Iran delay nuclear talks as Lebanon clashes worsen https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e15c00bbe55155659095862c5d99432256cd74d19ef09d6258f4375bccd685f5 The postponement of talks represents a blow to US President Donald Trump, who signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday. The postponement of talks represents a blow to US President Donald Trump, who signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/indias-long-delayed-nse-ipo-sets-us2-6-billion-windfall-top-investors The Business Times en 2026-06-19T19:28:08+08:00 India’s long-delayed NSE IPO sets up US$2.6 billion windfall for top investors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1e997ffea092e28a2ecdfd032920d5d65dcc691f39dd0d229adb0419da99af36 NSE is likely to begin IPO roadshows over the next two months, sources say. NSE is likely to begin IPO roadshows over the next two months, sources say. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/iran-says-it-will-waive-fees-hormuz-during-60-day-negotiation-period The Business Times en 2026-06-19T19:26:08+08:00 Iran says it will waive fees for Hormuz during 60-day negotiation period https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f29c3fc20cd9c87a888c72a75cadbbcf0de31c6836c721269a000e4d06fa111e Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 18, 2026. Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 18, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-199-s-e-asias-exposed-energy-mix-cse-globals-boardroom-drama The Business Times en 2026-06-19T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 199: S-E Asia’s exposed energy mix; CSE Global’s boardroom drama https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/46deffa2f95e8ec083921a38de9cdfac6a275d17c708dd1fb1bb227d85e1569a Coal has been one of the fastest growing fuels for South-east Asia’s rising energy needs over the past decade. Coal has been one of the fastest growing fuels for South-east Asia’s rising energy needs over the past decade. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapores-competition-watchdog-unveils-new-measures-speed-investigation-resolution The Business Times en 2026-06-19T18:46:42+08:00 Singapore’s competition watchdog unveils new measures to speed up investigation resolution https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce1f7eb7377c9d9d1c9900a012a8cc388ef6e4af627a69debcb295557dc16ce2 Businesses looking to make more extensive submissions have the option of reverting to the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore’s non-Fast Track investigatory procedure. Businesses looking to make more extensive submissions have the option of reverting to CCS’ non-Fast Track investigatory procedure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-end-lower-sti-down-0-4 The Business Times en 2026-06-19T18:41:12+08:00 Singapore shares end lower; STI down 0.4% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e9dafdc36db5c9fcc356d2b42d1e0e2e13c61dfe0edfc4c0deaadf65260855d3 Across the broader market, losers outnumber gainers 241 to 173, after 1.4 billion securities worth S$2.9 billion change hands. Across the broader market, losers outnumber gainers 241 to 173, after 1.4 billion securities worth S$2.9 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-jun-192 The Business Times en 2026-06-19T18:30:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Jun 19) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d31b47b0b6a752766d12185fbb41a53085f63345add57bb09c630064d3e5b081 ST20250828_202544600938 Kua Chee Siong/ satemasek28/ Generic pix of the Temasek logo at the Temasek Holdings office, in Atrium@Orchard, on Aug 28, 2025. Wendy Koh's appointment comes amid continuing market buzz about an impending merger between Mapletree Investments and CapitaLand Investments, another Temasek portfolio company. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-runs-much-bigger-expected-budget-deficit-may The Business Times en 2026-06-19T18:12:25+08:00 UK runs much bigger than expected budget deficit in May https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7678f841ec03ccc79b7e22031d286784925afc72afc00f4e3401fc02f5cc17c5 Last week, Britain offered investors the highest yield since at least 1998 when it sold £9 billion of 15-year debt Last week, Britain offered investors the highest yield since at least 1998 when it sold £9 billion of 15-year debt https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/europe-cannot-afford-another-lost-year The Business Times en 2026-06-19T18:00:00+08:00 Europe cannot afford another lost year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e30f894d0cf5e16525888f9cf3f5b1e6470942b362c0f7629cc252f37ce92b94 French President Emmanuel Macron says that Europe knows what it has to do to remain competitive in an increasingly cut-throat global economy. French President Emmanuel Macron says that Europe knows what it has to do to remain competitive in an increasingly cut-throat global economy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/2026-xpeng-x9-pro-review-after-four-days-range-was-surprise The Business Times en 2026-06-19T18:00:00+08:00 2026 XPeng X9 Pro review: After four days, the range was a surprise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30ba2fd476c4f734083f0c06065af55a6bc842e7e3f9f1b6a7d03477be9254e2 The XPeng X9 Pro has just had a facelift, gaining a noticeably smoother but more generic face. The XPeng X9 Pro has just had a facelift, gaining a noticeably smoother but more generic face. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/online-brokerage-longbridge-opens-singapore-office-asia-square-tower-2 The Business Times en 2026-06-19T17:48:38+08:00 Online brokerage Longbridge opens Singapore office at Asia Square Tower 2 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b76e99fb8be425f4de0ba72d6a17172b85663a2f0abf12d9191430b46a51bf48 Longbridge Group notes that Singapore provides the ideal platform from which it can deliver its services to investors across Asia and beyond. Longbridge Group notes that Singapore provides the ideal platform from which it can deliver its services to investors across Asia and beyond. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/fully-live-fed-historic-boj-hike-and-singapores-stagflation-problem The Business Times en 2026-06-19T17:46:00+08:00 A fully live Fed, historic BOJ hike and Singapore’s stagflation problem https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ecc52f26a21f6478889628b3ee0dc599ead0639630ce2d13e7d8d89c6216f13 How will BOJ’s historic rate hike affect markets? How will BOJ’s historic rate hike affect markets? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/boj-may-raise-interest-rates-twice-march-2027-says-former-policymaker The Business Times en 2026-06-19T17:30:07+08:00 BOJ may raise interest rates twice by March 2027, says former policymaker https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/46debe5e1524c3bb7352d102c467b6b33b32348c9a7faf5b41c7855dc859af26 Former Bank of Japan policymaker Makoto Sakurai says if inflation accelerates at an alarming pace, the bank can hike in October and again by the end of the current fiscal year ended March. Former Bank of Japan policymaker Makoto Sakurai says if inflation accelerates at an alarming pace, the bank can hike in October and again by the end of the current fiscal year ended March. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/vance-leaves-shippers-dark-potential-iran-hormuz-toll The Business Times en 2026-06-19T17:22:26+08:00 Vance leaves shippers in the dark on potential Iran Hormuz toll https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ce9d39bde70156971918eea4b62bd518c38d5e140c1f165ba47832b760599b1 US Vice-President JD Vance emphasised the US believes “international waterways should be free of tolls”.  US Vice-President JD Vance emphasised the US believes “international waterways should be free of tolls”.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mapletree-cfo-wendy-koh-appointed-temaseks-new-cfo The Business Times en 2026-06-19T17:13:37+08:00 Mapletree CFO Wendy Koh appointed as Temasek’s new CFO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3e18417dbedd5c37beb2f11fd640f673abd065d137c655f38af0e70164fca572 Koh is also a non-executive director at the managers of Mapletree’s three Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts – Mapletree Logistics Trust, Mapletree Industrial Trust and Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (MPACT). Wendy Koh is also a non-executive director at the managers of Mapletree’s three Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts: Mapletree Logistics Trust, Mapletree Industrial Trust and MPACT. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-tightens-civil-servant-asset-rules-amid-controversy-over-former-anti-graft-chiefs-holdings The Business Times en 2026-06-19T17:06:09+08:00 Malaysia tightens civil servant asset rules amid controversy over former anti-graft chief’s holdings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1edd45edb851671aeb9d63f310ecb8e691542d03c2ee248601aa9bc8766e0e32 Malaysia’s Cabinet ordered an investigation into then-anti-graft chief Azam Baki's shareholdings in February. Malaysia’s Cabinet ordered an investigation into then-anti-graft chief Azam Baki's shareholdings in February. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/boe-unveils-doomsday-scenario-private-markets-stress-test The Business Times en 2026-06-19T17:05:28+08:00 BOE unveils doomsday scenario for private markets stress test https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/50d226cc36cdfa043a2af987ee92c3bd45803d1a4387b4c99cab807806289ca7 The BOE said it would publish initial information from the exercise in July, followed by further reports later in the year and a final report in 2027. The BOE said it would publish initial information from the exercise in July, followed by further reports later in the year and a final report in 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nikkei-posts-sharpest-weekly-gain-nearly-two-years-ai-shares-rally The Business Times en 2026-06-19T16:36:13+08:00 Nikkei posts sharpest weekly gain in nearly two years on AI shares rally https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/03301b6f1e1ae87859ba71229638f9462818708bc2a7e17eb45a22242b831d87 The Nikkei closed 0.28 per cent higher at 71,250.06 on Friday. The Nikkei closed 0.28 per cent higher at 71,250.06 on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/germanys-growth-increasingly-hit-demographic-change-its-central-bank-says The Business Times en 2026-06-19T16:19:15+08:00 Germany’s growth increasingly hit by demographic change, its central bank says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/18be79021f94a11a7fcf6789d4d6c308459d694d7ac75cbd86b1a6f24a7e0917 In Germany, technological changes are impacting hiring in several sectors, the Bundesbank's analysis shows. In Germany, technological changes are impacting hiring in several sectors, the Bundesbank's analysis shows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-japan-governor-resume-work-next-week-after-early-discharge The Business Times en 2026-06-19T16:13:45+08:00 Bank of Japan governor to resume work next week after early discharge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6fb7e74f0975b84fe36f59a2570c0e8dbed1e111a93763982ac91661d239e7fc Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda was in hospital getting treatment for an infected liver cyst. Kazuo Ueda is expected to attend the next policy meeting at the end of July, according to the central bank. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-mortgage-rates-fall-lowest-month-middle-east-tensions-ease The Business Times en 2026-06-19T16:11:37+08:00 US mortgage rates fall to lowest in month as Middle East tensions ease https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7d2b19586fdb76c0cc6c2629a9c6aa0f3b5b9f7aaad9fb72df981ff203a7cbaa Homes in Hercules, California, US, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The Federal Housing Finance Association (FHFA) is scheduled to release house price index figures on June 30. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg The spring home-selling season is drawing to a close after a turbulent period for borrowing costs, which shot up following the outbreak of Iran war. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/spain-lacks-750000-homes-hot-spots-madrid-mediterranean-coast The Business Times en 2026-06-19T16:01:51+08:00 Spain lacks 750,000 homes, with hot spots from Madrid to the Mediterranean coast https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/52b952260fc297eb799e9e1b7b2b6d59885bf350e52be16229fc4e67c9bc8e20 “Housing-access problems are progressively reducing the homeownership rate and contributing to lower rates of residential independence among young people,” according to a Bank of Spain report. “Housing-access problems are progressively reducing the homeownership rate and contributing to lower rates of residential independence among young people,” according to a Bank of Spain report. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/perhaps-fifa-was-right-about-world-cup-ticket-pricing-after-all The Business Times en 2026-06-19T16:00:00+08:00 Perhaps Fifa was right about the World Cup ticket pricing after all https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c7d322c7f026ac886e4b62fe1d2dafa59a30673f76d2fe1e233f903df52dd4a6 If anybody still doubted that football is not a moral beacon but essentially a giant enterprise – the very business of passion – they need only to look at this expanded version of the World Cup. If anybody still doubted that football is not a moral beacon but essentially a giant enterprise – the very business of passion – they need only to look at this expanded version of the World Cup. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-muted-us-iran-peace-talks-called The Business Times en 2026-06-19T15:59:19+08:00 European stocks muted as US-Iran peace talks called off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d82e0c3caf8baa2c817b9560d50165e38c160a12ed7118439558d7b3e89dc50d The Stoxx 600 index dipped 0.1 per cent by 0711 GMT on Friday. The Stoxx 600 index dipped 0.1 per cent by 0711 GMT on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/mayor-andy-burnhams-election-win-paves-way-bid-oust-uk-pm-starmer The Business Times en 2026-06-19T15:49:11+08:00 Mayor Andy Burnham’s election win paves way for bid to oust UK PM Starmer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3fb8886ead7939c391584df93345d48ced5652c49289c02f22530e9798549c38 Newly elected MP Andy Burnham celebrates his victory in the Makerfield by-election, Wigan, Britain, June 19, 2026. Newly-elected MP Andy Burnham celebrates his victory in the Makerfield by-election, Wigan, Britain, June 19, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cse-globals-board-clash-who-are-eugene-lai-and-tan-chian-khong The Business Times en 2026-06-19T15:43:26+08:00 CSE Global’s board clash: Who are Eugene Lai and Tan Chian Khong? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/47ef7ccd4d6f6cd55286ddce2d1bd624ba7e28f40d0117f9fd6ae6fd48f6e3c5 A clash between CSE Global board chairman Eugene Lai (left) and Tan Chian Khong led to Tan’s resignation as the company's lead independent director. A clash between CSE board chairman Eugene Lai (left) and Tan Chian Khong led to Tan’s resignation as the company's lead independent director. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/australian-shares-decline-nearly-1-bhp-warning-rate-fears-hit-miners-banks The Business Times en 2026-06-19T15:31:03+08:00 Australian shares decline nearly 1% as BHP warning, rate fears hit miners, banks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a1e019ed421a82a5a8cb37642412f267daa10187ec89be7fca96a3f97d00e4db The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index ended 0.9 per cent lower at 8,828.70 points, logging its worst day since June 4. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index ended 0.9 per cent lower at 8,828.70 points, logging its worst day since June 4. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-retail-sales-rise-more-expected-1-2-may-official-data-shows The Business Times en 2026-06-19T15:04:24+08:00 UK retail sales rise by more than expected 1.2% in May, official data shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/afaaae867a1dc4c950c94af43bb2b64608a62b370a7e6bf746e370d00a84395f Tesco says a good spell of weather will give more of a boost to sales than England and Scotland performing well in the men’s football World Cup. Tesco says a good spell of weather will give more of a boost to sales than England and Scotland performing well in the men’s football World Cup. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-loosens-bank-safeguards-spur-growth-stoking-prudential-concerns The Business Times en 2026-06-19T15:04:06+08:00 Vietnam loosens bank safeguards to spur growth, stoking prudential concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aa43a3d508d3c175dc8fe5afe05f187e255b32cc71eb50b50e25d97f97b67c5a In recent months, the State Bank of Vietnam has moved on several fronts to ease funding constraints for lenders. In recent months, the State Bank of Vietnam has moved on several fronts to ease funding constraints for lenders. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/are-you-really-ready-retirement-three-questions-will-tell-you The Business Times en 2026-06-19T15:00:00+08:00 Are you really ready for retirement? Three questions will tell you https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a0327cd02bb780a89c50809308139834a1fb3e7a1d4c81e86bcef57a4576d718 We treat retirement as a destination, but it is really the beginning of a completely different kind of life, one that will involve several distinct phases. We treat retirement as a destination, but it is really the beginning of a different kind of life, one that will involve several distinct phases. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/msci-says-low-free-float-among-many-hurdles-vietnam-stocks The Business Times en 2026-06-19T14:28:01+08:00 MSCI says low free-float among many hurdles for Vietnam stocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4e9c1db7742ddf4e4f975b6676c790efe2648591a80cbe0030a3046ea6a3f1f The VN Index has outperformed most of its South-east Asian peers over the past year. The VN Index has outperformed most of its South-east Asian peers over the past year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/key-future-what-digital-asset-custody-and-how-does-it-work The Business Times en 2026-06-19T14:00:00+08:00 Key to the future: What is digital asset custody, and how does it work? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/53e975a0fea12f9b0d2654cf166cbdf63b2060274e9544f62311ea5454c06a61 In digital custody, ownership and control is typically exercised through cryptographic private keys. In digital custody, ownership and control is typically exercised through cryptographic private keys. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/investors-sgx-listed-companies-can-access-more-research-reports-after-expansion-coverage-scheme The Business Times en 2026-06-19T14:00:00+08:00 Investors in SGX-listed companies can access more research reports after expansion of coverage scheme https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4a8b483f143c0637b312f8d315b3eae40f90efa7a0d7fba29c58b541fc5c5979 More than 100 initiation reports have been completed year-to-date under the GEMS scheme according to SGX, who administers it.. More than 100 initiation reports have been completed in the year to date under the Gems scheme. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/us-tells-asml-its-concerned-one-its-chipmaking-tools-may-be-china The Business Times en 2026-06-19T13:40:38+08:00 US tells ASML it’s concerned one of its chipmaking tools may be in China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b054ca87a61cc40f442167e3223aeb449f4c88b3813bce0721cfc987d89c95a1 ASML’s most advanced EUV systems are roughly the size of a school bus and weigh 180 tonnes. ASML’s most advanced EUV systems are roughly the size of a school bus and weigh 180 tonnes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/pimco-targets-out-date-assets-new-real-estate-strategy The Business Times en 2026-06-19T13:16:14+08:00 Pimco targets out-of-date assets in new real estate strategy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/71c7a5e3fbf2c24a0e3beef3debd2e7a718df25e88b05e15ebd9198efc327c18 Pimco's strategy coincides with a rise in regulations across major economies requiring landlords to limit the environmental footprint of their buildings. Pimco's strategy coincides with a rise in regulations across major economies requiring landlords to limit the environmental footprint of their buildings. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/singapore-oil-refiner-aster-still-m-hunt-open-ipo-assets-mature The Business Times en 2026-06-19T13:00:00+08:00 Singapore oil refiner Aster still on M&A hunt, ‘open’ to IPO as assets mature https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ad230c5eaff2ef37c1860e2e98cd49b5618f8b9423e4f92546b20338e2a46e5 Aster's deputy CEO Andrew Khor says the company plans to sell more bitumen from its Singapore facility to Indonesia. Aster's deputy CEO Andre Khor says the company plans to sell more bitumen from its Singapore facility to Indonesia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/beyond-beaches-or-bali-singapores-push-urban-wellness-tourism The Business Times en 2026-06-19T13:00:00+08:00 Beyond beaches or Bali: Singapore’s push for urban wellness tourism https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/785019a6e020669a12febcff50c53b94efab7db67668438fc697c9bf2a6469b2 The S$1 billion wellness attraction in Marina South is slated to open in 2030. The S$1 billion wellness attraction in Marina South is slated to open in 2030. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/asean-russia-reaffirm-commitment-deepening-cooperation-summit-kazan The Business Times en 2026-06-19T12:41:50+08:00 Asean, Russia reaffirm commitment to deepening cooperation at summit in Kazan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f15472535d1f95fc8a9c94830e48bf4871c12d112178a85918065c37718fea89 Asean leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a summit that marked the 35th anniversary of relations between Asean and Russia. Asean leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a summit that marked the 35th anniversary of relations between Asean and Russia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-may-exports-surge-45-3-topping-forecasts-inflation-rises-2 The Business Times en 2026-06-19T12:14:15+08:00 Malaysia’s May exports surge 45.3%, topping forecasts as inflation rises 2% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cc03e2adba821a2e9e116b7009cdef07f59a55a519ca16e5792ac7a9204546db Economists polled by Reuters had expected Malaysia to log a 30.5% rise in exports in May. Economists polled by Reuters had expected Malaysia to log a 30.5% rise in exports in May. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/foreigners-bought-us103-billion-us-securities-april-treasury-holdings-rise The Business Times en 2026-06-19T12:03:36+08:00 Foreigners bought US$103 billion of US securities in April, Treasury holdings rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/071d8df24656e3ba4d80e3a29a01d773d87baa6e2b3ad0cd5bea7ad9014c0025 The total in April of all net foreign acquisitions was a net TIC inflow of US$26.1 billion, Treasury said. The total in April of all net foreign acquisitions was a net TIC inflow of US$26.1 billion, Treasury said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mah-bow-tan-led-therme-singapore-breaks-ground-wellness-facility-thermal-baths-spas The Business Times en 2026-06-19T12:00:00+08:00 Mah Bow Tan-led Therme Singapore breaks ground on wellness facility with thermal baths, spas https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca535555f8de3f6794bcaf4a13356ad4011fd00137376d830231099e04f96c82 At full capacity, the new wellness facility being developed by Therme Group in Singapore will be able to accommodate two million visitors annually, with half expected to be international visitors. At full capacity, the new facility will be able to accommodate two million visitors annually, with half expected to be international visitors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/therme-singapore-be-european-wellness-groups-gateway-asia The Business Times en 2026-06-19T12:00:00+08:00 Therme Singapore to be European wellness group’s gateway to Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c9850981d674949c3f72086c4be7ed2171ef5dabea5ea37d41834989fa959a8 Therme Group founder and CEO Robert Hanea (left) and Therme Group Asia and Singapore chairman Mah Bow Tan speak with BT ahead of the ground-breaking ceremony. Therme Group founder and CEO Robert Hanea (left) and Therme Group Asia and Singapore chairman Mah Bow Tan speak with BT ahead of the ground-breaking ceremony. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/aletas-fintech-solution-allows-local-and-regional-smes-issue-custom-visa-cards The Business Times en 2026-06-19T11:00:00+08:00 Aleta’s fintech solution allows local and regional SMEs to issue custom Visa cards  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b8c4c723db0ac500c4c0b98c566c2ce06345c2fde8669cbde3fb29d053ecd1e Ryan Gwee, Founder and Group Chairman of Aleta, holding the Aleta Sanrio characters Visa debit cards, with Adeline Kim, Visa, Group Country Manager, Regional Southeast Asia and SVP, Global Clients and Acquirers, Asia Pacific. Ryan Gwee (left) of Aleta and Adeline Kim of Visa at the announcement of the companies' partnership. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/kpmg-australia-spars-lawmakers-amid-probe-scandal The Business Times en 2026-06-19T10:59:36+08:00 KPMG Australia spars with lawmakers amid probe into scandal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/04359d9aa65ddadb3af518485fe557729662025bb89e4ebe64efd424322d8ae7 Former KPMG Australia Chief Executive Andrew Yates speaks during a Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services hearing at Australian Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, June 19, 2026. Lukas Coch/AAP/via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVE. AUSTRALIA OUT. NEW ZEALAND OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN NEW ZEALAND. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN AUSTRALIA. “I have taken accountability for the things that did not go right,” said Andrew Yates, KPMG Australia’s former CEO. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/manus-original-investors-plan-buy-back-ai-firm-meta-us2-billion-report The Business Times en 2026-06-19T10:37:53+08:00 Manus original investors plan to buy back AI firm from Meta for US$2 billion: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c714a5c3781707f5d5e9d8915e7ee43a54f9cc9c08f42752a8f03c4b2980bc5 Manus is considering overhauling its business structure to become a joint venture incorporated in China. Manus is considering overhauling its business structure to become a joint venture incorporated in China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/yen-brink-40-year-low-puts-markets-intervention-watch The Business Times en 2026-06-19T10:06:39+08:00 Yen at brink of 40-year low puts markets on intervention watch https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6727d8c47ead9e509ffdfa20de6b759993211254b5b241faea3d7b07775655ab The yen changed hands at 161.25 per US dollar in early trading in Tokyo after hitting 161.81 overnight, its weakest since July 2024. The yen changed hands at 161.25 per US dollar in early trading in Tokyo after hitting 161.81 overnight, its weakest since July 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippine-thai-earnings-among-south-east-asias-most-affected-iran-war-bloomberg-data The Business Times en 2026-06-19T09:52:18+08:00 Philippine, Thai earnings among South-east Asia’s most affected by Iran war: Bloomberg data https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/53d40bcc0d41011fc8c7e83cfe801fb11ac2eb1e0a5354797348cfb481986f1f Aviation is among the hardest hit as airspace closures and flight cancellations disrupted operations. Aviation is among the hardest hit as airspace closures and flight cancellations disrupted operations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/worst-foreign-policy-blunder-decades-us-republicans-blast-trumps-iran-agreement-details-emerge The Business Times en 2026-06-19T09:43:48+08:00 ‘Worst foreign policy blunder in decades’: US Republicans blast Trump’s Iran agreement as details emerge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/20fb2220d01413a8d85e20c0c2d50041ddaabe28c9fc73848207ee3297523e57 Some of the sharpest criticism of the agreement has involved reports that the Trump administration has agreed to release frozen Iranian assets. Some of the sharpest criticism of the agreement has involved reports that the Trump administration has agreed to release frozen Iranian assets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/spacex-bankers-prepare-bond-sale-least-us20-billion The Business Times en 2026-06-19T09:25:19+08:00 SpaceX bankers prepare for bond sale of at least US$20 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b2f6ad608cf717782a70e65095e3a9586f4c9cd799473c7e240d3cee8b9ffd4e SpaceX received ratings in the BBB tier from all three major bond graders. SpaceX received ratings in the BBB tier from all three major bond graders. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/thrive/career-guide/business-behind-singapores-art-market-boom The Business Times en 2026-06-19T09:17:59+08:00 The business behind Singapore’s art market boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/469f971fecaeddee06d51d69823c671462baba02b098c1dcf86b6e2b0b287975 BT BT https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/claimants-drop-s731212-lawsuit-against-property-agency-era The Business Times en 2026-06-19T08:50:50+08:00 Claimants drop S$731,212 lawsuit against property agency ERA https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d238b0f0d4b7fc7657158fae402ee794adb501fba23d265399d99bf3e066c3c3 Apac Realty stated that there is no material impact on the financial position and performance of the group for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2026, arising from the discontinuation. Apac Realty, the parent company of ERA Realty, did not disclose the reason for the discontinuation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/nasdaq-listed-stonexs-bullion-arm-offer-gold-silver-vaulting-services-singapore-sources-say The Business Times en 2026-06-19T08:39:46+08:00 Nasdaq-listed StoneX’s bullion arm to offer gold, silver vaulting services in Singapore, sources say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a3e7ea46a72573faeee5b281080342e7ddab39a17fcb928bd5e65d50dff2d948 StoneX Bullion currently stores bullion and fulfils orders out of Frankfurt, while having another office in Dubai. The firm currently stores bullion and fulfils orders out of Frankfurt, while having another office in Dubai. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/lum-chang-creations-raise-s26-6-million-proposed-share-placement The Business Times en 2026-06-19T08:37:40+08:00 Lum Chang Creations to raise up to S$26.6 million via proposed share placement https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ada63150116b2d7d9c2c66b655dd327f47c422303edd74483735e2a2591ded6f The move is aimed at increasing the firm’s public float as it prepares to transfer its listing from the Catalist board to the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The company expects net proceeds from the new shares to amount to S$10.8 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-apac-realty-lum-chang-creations The Business Times en 2026-06-19T08:33:11+08:00 Stocks to watch: Apac Realty, Lum Chang Creations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b8dcb1ec0b5484170c66f4b3027552500ca5d5cae824783f427fb7cf418158fd Apac Realty announced on Friday that the lawsuit previously filed against its wholly-owned subsidiary, property agency ERA Realty Network, has been discontinued and withdrawn. Apac Realty announced on Friday that the lawsuit previously filed against ERA Realty Network, has been discontinued and withdrawn. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/spacex-shares-end-first-week-trading-37-ipo-price The Business Times en 2026-06-19T08:29:13+08:00 SpaceX shares end first week of trading up 37% from IPO price https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c07bed7bddf4d91c69dfd4f9fe5e8cb4a574063b8b4e26d2dd18cf2cf83bd77a SpaceX's total market capitalisation at close on Jun 18 was US$2.4 trillion, making it the sixth-largest company in the world. SpaceX's total market capitalisation at close on Jun 18 was US$2.4 trillion, making it the sixth-largest company in the world. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/msci-downgrades-indonesias-information-flow-criterion-transparency-concerns The Business Times en 2026-06-19T07:52:11+08:00 MSCI downgrades Indonesia’s information flow criterion on transparency concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/743a7584fb5062007362f0cec3944d9fd5092b2ba7af8e246be942958d6f6313 The benchmark Jakarta stock index is down more than 27% in 2026, making it the worst-performing major market in the world. The benchmark Jakarta stock index is down more than 27% in 2026, making it the worst-performing major market in the world. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/cse-globals-share-slide-over-boardroom-clash-overblown-analysts The Business Times en 2026-06-19T07:00:00+08:00 CSE Global’s share slide over boardroom clash overblown: analysts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8641b947b5b28881a9bc29a034866b766fd04e7d854e7ef565f68a843cc45951 A clash between CSE Global board chairman Eugene Lai (left) and Tan Chian Khong led to the latter’s resignation as the company's lead independent director. A clash between CSE Global board chairman Eugene Lai (left) and Tan Chian Khong led to Tan’s resignation as the company's lead independent director. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/what-singapore-can-learn-chengdu-about-revitalising-retail The Business Times en 2026-06-19T07:00:00+08:00 What Singapore can learn from Chengdu about revitalising retail https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/821cd12f5f27d6b50f363681d5d2507c59041331e97fd09381c634b0e29202b3 Chengdu’s success at revitalising its retail spaces is worth studying. Start with people, create reasons to gather, allow concepts to be tested and let the place evolve. Chengdu’s success at revitalising its retail spaces is worth studying. Start with people, create reasons to gather, allow concepts to be tested and let the place evolve. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-sees-46-upside-jardine-matheson-analysts-expect-it-surpass-conservative-targets The Business Times en 2026-06-19T07:00:00+08:00 DBS sees 46% upside for Jardine Matheson; analysts expect it to surpass ‘conservative’ targets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/90e627c8d9b027666c025398ceee53057726d87d663ec2ed35386e6488d23e0e Jardine Matheson recently acquired Australian diagnostic chain i-MED. The conglomerate's strategy is already taking shape via its recent US$2.4 billion acquisition of Australian diagnostic chain I-MED Radiology Network. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/underrated-heritage-charm-hathaway The Business Times en 2026-06-19T07:00:00+08:00 Underrated heritage charm at Hathaway https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a7c31c485d4fd5645bb1daa5ed515b733e7fbc632f2a73e86f888909323911b8 The new restaurant Hathaway Autograph is located in Varel Singapore on the cusp of Little India. Hathaway is located in Varel Singapore on the cusp of Little India. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/how-ride-iedge-singapore-next-50-indices-momentum-wanes The Business Times en 2026-06-19T07:00:00+08:00 How to ride the iEdge Singapore Next 50 indices as momentum wanes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1385c3e6f60d00d972833a0b37082f425036f64f63ce017fa8861be2e8aa6c6f AEM, Top Glove, UI Boustead Reit and PC Partner will be added to the iEdge Singapore Next 50 indices, replacing SingPost, Digital Core Reit, Wee Hur and China Sunsine. AEM, Top Glove, UI Boustead Reit and PC Partner will be added to the iEdge Singapore Next 50 indices, replacing SingPost, Digital Core Reit, Wee Hur and China Sunsine. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-iran-envoys-head-talks-israeli-strikes-continue-after-ceasefire The Business Times en 2026-06-19T06:56:13+08:00 US, Iran envoys head for talks, Israeli strikes continue after ceasefire https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/92cbf687dcaa20d6fc036da3903c7420c16a98ea78fdf3c86a492bdb13a0be13 The Iran war has killed at least 7,000 people, mostly in Iran and Lebanon. I The Iran war has killed at least 7,000 people, mostly in Iran and Lebanon. I https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/oil-falls-supply-moves-through-strait-hormuz-after-iran-war-pact The Business Times en 2026-06-19T06:22:59+08:00 Oil falls as supply moves through Strait of Hormuz after Iran war pact https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a6c8295da88394827199881b780b596e7cb0b66a1abe3e794627d58cf88fed2 The push for diplomacy and the reopening of Hormuz allow for a resumption of production shuttered by major oil exporters. The push for diplomacy and the reopening of Hormuz allow for a resumption of production shuttered by major oil exporters. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-indexes-advance-boost-chips-us-iran-deal-optimism The Business Times en 2026-06-19T06:08:49+08:00 Wall Street indexes advance with boost from chips, US-Iran deal optimism https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2f407af774e46c43be70e1dacdf88bc6a9ba7a8205a5d031da851df44fcbd7f Inflation has been a huge worry for investors as oil prices had soared since the Iran war began in late February. Inflation has been a huge worry for investors as oil prices had soared since the Iran war began in late February. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-revives-1-trillion-baht-coast-coast-corridor-rival-malacca-strait The Business Times en 2026-06-19T06:00:00+08:00 Thailand revives 1 trillion baht coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8beea0dff6c6d38c47648f09e9abf29cc534677a2f8b658972341c16a8807295 Ranong province, Thailand—the planned site for a key section of the country’s proposed Southern Land Bridge project. Ranong province is a planned site for a key section of Thailand’s proposed Southern Land Bridge project. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/mbf-goes-back-future-hm12-guardian The Business Times en 2026-06-19T06:00:00+08:00 MB&F goes back to the future with HM12 The Guardian https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/757413e2411e3365fa44e21f7696ff068377a119e8a8ffdc1f0026e7af74851b The robotic face of the HM12 watch has a futuristic look. The HM12’s face is built around the two “eyes”, the bidirectional jumping hours and trailing minutes. The tourbillon forms the “brain”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-retreat-markets-mull-hawkish-us-federal-reserve The Business Times en 2026-06-19T05:46:46+08:00 European shares retreat as markets mull hawkish US Federal Reserve https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/965e55e41c71388826ab39e6844b2df7891348f9258d502d2fdce10cc6a809e9 The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, June 17, 2026. REUTERS/staff The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed 0.3% lower on Jun 18, snapping a five-day winning streak. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/baptism-fire-andre-khor-leading-singapore-refiner-aster-through-energy-crisis The Business Times en 2026-06-19T01:00:00+08:00 ‘Baptism of fire’: Andre Khor on leading Singapore refiner Aster through an energy crisis https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b80fcfdf0965914a0fc5df53d4498cded214d507fc1ea42710fae2af95dff388 Aster Energy's deputy chief executive Andre Khor Aster's deputy chief executive Andre Khor says that agility is critical in an age of "polycrisis". https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ai-cuts-tech-project-times-years-months-says-deutsche-bank-executive The Business Times en 2026-06-18T23:32:18+08:00 AI cuts tech project times from years to months, says Deutsche Bank executive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/672ff3d05111bad72b4c4096f36f5445dd875ad065e035069aedca6d37b4ca14 Backlogs that once took months are now being cleared in weeks, a Deutsche Bank senior executive said. Backlogs that once took months are now being cleared in weeks, a Deutsche Bank senior executive said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/bmw-right-track-chairman-says-profit-warning-hits-shares The Business Times en 2026-06-18T23:20:00+08:00 BMW 'on right track', chairman says as profit warning hits shares https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fbf375fa14cd5c70741d97cb43d9af73a297cb3bb7098e97ba742ac2d5caeee2 BMW may announce capacity cuts in Europe and accelerate its strategy of localising production in North America and China. BMW may announce capacity cuts in Europe and accelerate its strategy of localising production in North America and China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/opec-sticks-robust-oil-demand-outlook-sees-no-peak-horizon The Business Times en 2026-06-18T22:58:35+08:00 Opec sticks to robust oil demand outlook, sees no peak on horizon https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a979515180c97b0622b388cd9defd04cee54846c9206ad6e8b497fda9f4a1a83 World demand will rise to 113.3 million bpd in 2030 from 105.1 million barrels per day in 2025. World demand will rise to 113.3 million bpd in 2030 from 105.1 million barrels per day in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/byd-send-hot-selling-suv-europe-pressuring-incumbents The Business Times en 2026-06-18T22:29:10+08:00 BYD to send hot-selling SUV to Europe, pressuring incumbents https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/73e6185a1fbfdbd8ad41f69e04df78fb350309ac723f1f784f7de3b0edfca9ef BYD is stepping up investment in Europe. BYD is stepping up investment in Europe. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/dim-sum-chain-tim-ho-wan-close-first-singapore-outlet-part-plaza-singapuras-redevelopment The Business Times en 2026-06-18T22:00:11+08:00 Dim sum chain Tim Ho Wan to close first Singapore outlet as part of Plaza Singapura’s redevelopment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/451a631d0b7da120f7ee87a245a1d37859719ae1b94ecdd85e0ccca2bdab7637 Hong Kong dim sum chain Tim Ho Wan will host a customer appreciation dinner event on July 12. Hong Kong dim sum chain Tim Ho Wan will host a customer appreciation dinner event on July 12. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-opens-higher-iran-deal-optimism-offsets-hawkish-fed The Business Times en 2026-06-18T21:42:51+08:00 Wall St opens higher as Iran deal optimism offsets hawkish Fed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c62a6ed8920e4eebb8d3bf8a88db3ac3da47a7ae0b2031888e583018793dd50f The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 79.3 points, or 0.15 per cent, to 51,571.85. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 79.3 points, or 0.15 per cent, to 51,571.85. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/uk-moves-ahead-heathrow-airport-expansion-plan The Business Times en 2026-06-18T21:37:55+08:00 UK moves ahead with Heathrow Airport expansion plan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15e0d13ad3bcea4abaa80f46cb1131001cb1898ea1f7fb55326088fb0da424c8 Plans to expand Heathrow have faced opposition for decades from local communities and environmentalists. Plans to expand Heathrow have faced opposition for decades from local communities and environmentalists. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-taps-capital-markets-veteran-boost-confidence-struggling-stock-market The Business Times en 2026-06-18T21:17:01+08:00 Indonesia taps capital markets veteran to boost confidence in struggling stock market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/48e8e200451f6db3ad124f4569973f6e832afc9ddb969b896e9921fbe9ab470d Jeffrey Hendrik will serve a four-year term through 2030, according to the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Jeffrey Hendrik will serve a four-year term through 2030, according to the Indonesia Stock Exchange. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/taiwan-central-bank-raises-growth-outlook-flags-inflation-concerns The Business Times en 2026-06-18T21:09:25+08:00 Taiwan central bank raises growth outlook, flags inflation concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2ee0cbaef33f7ac912a1c213ede4611fde752d44dd3ff1d5f6395ca26b30ef69 Yang Chin-long, Taiwan central bank's governor, expects expanding business opportunities from AI to drive export growth this year. Yang Chin-long, Taiwan central bank's governor, expects expanding business opportunities from AI to drive export growth this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-weekly-jobless-claims-fall-amid-low-layoffs The Business Times en 2026-06-18T21:07:13+08:00 US weekly jobless claims fall amid low layoffs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/36500d8a8b8cdca20c0ca227ac7d3635c90d182f3599e94bfaf39eb22172a68f The median duration of unemployment jumped to 11.6 weeks in May, the longest stretch since November 2021, from 11.0 weeks in April. The median duration of unemployment jumped to 11.6 weeks in May, the longest stretch since November 2021, from 11.0 weeks in April. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/un-food-agencies-seek-us202-million-shield-8-8-million-people-el-nino The Business Times en 2026-06-18T20:59:49+08:00 UN food agencies seek US$202 million to shield 8.8 million people from El Nino https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54b0448800b92f0d5ad976001a86836721e3159849ee2ef96bfe570fdd959d80 Above: a view of cracked ground at Zimbabwe. Strong El Nino conditions in the second half of 2026 are predicted to increase the likelihood of drought, floods and storms in areas including parts of Africa and Asia, FAO and WFP said. Above: a view of cracked ground at Zimbabwe. Strong El Nino conditions in the second half of 2026 are predicted to increase the likelihood of drought, floods and storms in areas including parts of Africa and Asia, FAO and WFP said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mas-adds-one-worlds-largest-crypto-exchanges-list-warning-investors The Business Times en 2026-06-18T20:58:45+08:00 MAS adds one of world’s largest crypto exchanges to list warning investors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b78f67707c8d3ba0efa8b252ce8a2dede24f5ac70380346d753b161d04e8119b Co-founded by Singapore-based entrepreneur Ben Zhou, the exchange said it has been restricting access to users in Singapore. Co-founded by Singapore-based entrepreneur Ben Zhou, the exchange said it has been restricting access to users in Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/singapore-favoured-muslim-travellers-amid-surge-ai-assisted-holiday-planning-report The Business Times en 2026-06-18T20:52:35+08:00 Singapore favoured by Muslim travellers amid surge in AI-assisted holiday planning: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/07296c88bdbac8af9f1e9d05940f8a51f48fb92dd22a976fe0c398b6ad734580 Four in five travellers now use AI tools to plan, evaluate and discover their journeys, the Global Muslim Travel Index shows. Four in five travellers now use AI tools to plan, evaluate and discover their journeys, the Global Muslim Travel Index shows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-england-holds-rates-7-2-vote-oil-outlook-eases The Business Times en 2026-06-18T20:51:21+08:00 Bank of England holds rates in 7-2 vote as oil outlook eases https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/81c43bef708d7778b3c8c8377c806079e5d5360e3f791f85aeb6c0253d82a4dd "Oil prices have fallen in recent days and that's encouraging," Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said in written remarks. "Oil prices have fallen in recent days and that's encouraging," Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said in written remarks.