https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/bessents-bond-gains-erased-us-30-year-yield-jumps-global-yields-hit-multi-year-highs The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:18:06+08:00 Bessent’s bond gains erased as US 30-year yield jumps, global yields hit multi-year highs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0a6d367709ea3d151b69999d2772273eb085f1d0fa8cfd9181cbc2b0dd4da61d Yields on benchmark 10-year Treasuries also climbed to about 4.8%, the highest since January 2025, shortly before Trump’s return to the White House. Yields on benchmark 10-year Treasuries also climbed to about 4.8%, the highest since January 2025, shortly before Trump’s return to the White House. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nokia-set-rejoin-euro-stoxx-50-volkswagen-dropped The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:05:30+08:00 Nokia set to rejoin Euro Stoxx 50, Volkswagen dropped https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/53ad8ff5dd6c8750d974bb26638186c5603ac0ec17e212d6972fdb57a117361e Nokia has shifted its focus to sell fibre-optic equipment to companies building AI data centres. Nokia has shifted its focus to sell fibre-optic equipment to companies building AI data centres. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/when-evaluating-ipos-retail-investors-should-really-resist-fomo The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:00:00+08:00 When evaluating IPOs, retail investors should really resist Fomo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb Buoyant market conditions might encourage issuers to push valuations towards the upper limit. Buoyant market conditions might encourage issuers to push valuations towards the upper limit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapores-ai-future/true-ai-transformation-go-beyond-deployment-and-using-tools The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:00:00+08:00 For true AI transformation, go beyond deployment and using tools https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b220e4ae18c5278e7b676952e452a1a2cd116ef4a1e24e7a9bfd7ce1f6083ff0 Roundtable participants: (From left) Claressa Monteiro, head of audio, The Business Times; Mark Tham, country managing director, Accenture Singapore; Dilys Boey, chief executive, Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Kok Ping Soon, chief executive officer, Singapore Business Federation; Lee Yan Hong, head of group human resources, DBS. Roundtable participants: (From left) Claressa Monteiro, head of audio, The Business Times; Mark Tham, country managing director, Accenture Singapore; Dilys Boey, chief executive, Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Kok Ping Soon, chief executive officer, Singapore Business Federation; Lee Yan Hong, head of group human resources, DBS. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapores-ai-future/bringing-tech-and-people-together-singapores-ai-future The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:00:00+08:00 Bringing tech and people together for Singapore’s AI future https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2da335f9fc2a64520b4cfe6d89921721fb2741d3f804a51c014ce17e20c962d6 From left: Claressa Monteiro, head of audio, The Business Times; Mark Tham, country managing director, Accenture Singapore; Dilys Boey, chief executive, Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Kok Ping Soon, chief executive officer, Singapore Business Federation; Lee Yan Hong, head of group human resources, DBS. From left: Claressa Monteiro, head of audio, The Business Times; Mark Tham, country managing director, Accenture Singapore; Dilys Boey, chief executive, Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Kok Ping Soon, chief executive officer, Singapore Business Federation; Lee Yan Hong, head of group human resources, DBS. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/asia-needs-new-energy-security-architecture The Business Times en 2026-09-02T07:00:00+08:00 Asia needs new energy security architecture https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dbe3d8a7fc0bdfff44dd4d2f9e3446be9a77a349f0c0682d1722de52f803ea6f The Golden Violet oil tanker docked at a PT Pertamina facility in Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia. Asia’s new energy security architecture should have a support mechanism to help Asian countries build emergency oil reserves through financing and technical assistance. The Golden Violet oil tanker docked at a PT Pertamina facility in Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia. Asia’s new energy security architecture should have a support mechanism to help Asian countries build emergency oil reserves through financing and technical assistance. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/us-urges-hands-approach-ai-regulation-g20-tech-meeting The Business Times en 2026-09-02T06:48:48+08:00 US urges hands-off approach to AI regulation at G20 tech meeting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/477f5064dce604d4ee6825933047bf90787c9b02db14a9eab4cb6f1cc8ac0e13 Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks virtually during the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Sep 1, 2026. Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks virtually during the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Sep 1, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-launches-fresh-strikes-iran-tit-tat-exchange-threatening-reignite-six-month-conflict The Business Times en 2026-09-02T06:20:50+08:00 US launches fresh strikes on Iran in tit-for-tat exchange, threatening to reignite six-month conflict https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2a2d225c3542935bb80f226685aa175e67a23ba3fc5c81988f3170cc1d4e36c Iran’s state broadcaster said there had been reports of explosions on Iran’s Qeshm Island, on the northern side of the Hormuz strait. Iran’s state broadcaster said there had been reports of explosions on Iran’s Qeshm Island, on the northern side of the Hormuz strait. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-prices-settle-more-us4-barrel-renewed-us-iran-fighting The Business Times en 2026-09-02T06:12:17+08:00 Oil prices settle up more than US$4 a barrel on renewed US-Iran fighting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e751f49cf4e6cb56641fe336eb0ce4cebaf5d530bc7931f373d27d2d00eaeecb Brent futures rose US$4.16, or 4.6 per cent, to settle at US$94.65 a barrel on Tuesday.  Brent futures rose US$4.16, or 4.6 per cent, to settle at US$94.65 a barrel on Tuesday.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-hits-one-month-low-inflation-rising-yields-pressure-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-02T05:56:52+08:00 Europe’s Stoxx 600 hits one-month low as inflation, rising yields pressure markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 slipped 0.6 per cent to a more than one-month low of 647.08 on Tuesday. The Stoxx 600 slipped 0.6 per cent to a more than one-month low of 647.08 on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-lower-due-higher-yields-rising-oil-prices The Business Times en 2026-09-02T05:47:01+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends lower due to higher yields, rising oil prices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fce8eb028b2aa697495837e4dfe69fb8c97d8b2ed7d6c1539e7f84b496b1b780 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 418.97 points, or 0.79 per cent, to 52,766.93 on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 418.97 points, or 0.79 per cent, to 52,766.93 on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/volkswagen-expects-2026-sales-8-5-million-vehicles-plans-asset-divestments The Business Times en 2026-09-01T23:27:24+08:00 Volkswagen expects 2026 sales of 8.5 million vehicles, plans asset divestments https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f257449300dbb650059a94a31c21888918be2819d95f6d9205956a161118adb The German carmaker, whose supervisory board is set to meet on Friday, is also planning extensive divestments of business units. The German carmaker, whose supervisory board is set to meet on Friday, is also planning extensive divestments of business units. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-job-openings-rise-july-after-sharp-downward-revision-previous-month The Business Times en 2026-09-01T22:55:00+08:00 US job openings rise in July after sharp downward revision in previous month https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62727085caf0becde6f841151fdfe621fe321921dc5e5ebd5937345349216145 The labour market is generally viewed as stable, which economists say should allow the Federal Reserve to keep its eye on stubbornly high inflation. The labour market is generally viewed as stable, which economists say should allow the Federal Reserve to keep its eye on stubbornly high inflation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-manufacturing-activity-slows-august-input-prices-still-elevated The Business Times en 2026-09-01T22:22:32+08:00 US manufacturing activity slows in August; input prices still elevated https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/70e14715393dcd09ffdd95bc6dc9ee3b7fa651ec22ebaea4dfc2f37c276d4154 Manufacturing, which accounts for about 9.4 per cent of the economy, remains supported by an artificial intelligence buildout. Manufacturing, which accounts for about 9.4 per cent of the economy, remains supported by an artificial intelligence buildout. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us-stock-indexes-open-lower-high-yields-oil-prices-dent-sentiment The Business Times en 2026-09-01T21:44:09+08:00 US stock indexes open lower as high yields, oil prices dent sentiment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/411ff7dd1e459b45618ac39cafd74d7332bdf18ddf6636fa19d68f2f8fc9b38e The S&P 500 fell 50.7 points, or 0.66 per cent, at the open to 7,635.47​, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 339.2 points, or 1.29 per cent, to 26,031.67. The S&P 500 fell 50.7 points, or 0.66 per cent, at the open to 7,635.47​, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 339.2 points, or 1.29 per cent, to 26,031.67. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/dollar-gains-iran-tensions-fuel-bond-sell-yen-weakens-past-160-again The Business Times en 2026-09-01T21:12:56+08:00 Dollar gains as Iran tensions fuel bond sell-off; yen weakens past 160 again https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30f573482744e3d0e4995439b6853df99ad64dd0d1a6eb8b91804007360a06e8 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he believes Japan’s government and central bank will take action that leads to a stronger yen. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he believes Japan’s government and central bank will take action that leads to a stronger yen. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/former-uk-prime-minister-starmer-steps-down-parliament The Business Times en 2026-09-01T20:55:49+08:00 Former UK prime minister Starmer steps down from Parliament https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e4cff5ef49bdf381bb1c225964b02cdd5bbeb2a411aff18094cfb21e1d1b3c6a Keir Starmer told his local newspaper, the Camden New Journal, that it’s the “right time” to leave the House of Commons after 11 years in Westminster. Keir Starmer told his local newspaper, the Camden New Journal, that it’s the “right time” to leave the House of Commons after 11 years in Westminster. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nio-q2-net-loss-narrows-89-4-528-million-yuan-higher-revenue The Business Times en 2026-09-01T20:35:27+08:00 Nio Q2 net loss narrows 89.4% to 528 million yuan on higher revenue https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f9ea52ed3084d0d0fa8d810a6d3d31548bc65bfb36ca011245aab3352854b7e5 The narrower year-on-year loss was driven by top-line growth, with total revenues rising 69.1% year on year to 32.1 billion yuan. The narrower year-on-year loss was driven by top-line growth, with total revenues rising 69.1% year on year to 32.1 billion yuan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/mapletree-closes-first-round-emerging-asia-logistics-development-fund-over-us500-million The Business Times en 2026-09-01T20:00:00+08:00 Mapletree closes first round of emerging Asia logistics development fund at over US$500 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0807aa2107b8641469572fef215542c72fd1fa97f260356aabc228a6aafeb0c3 An artist’s impression of Mapletree Logistics Hub – Utas Shah Alam. The fund has an initial seeded portfolio comprising four development projects in Malaysia. An artist’s impression of Mapletree Logistics Hub – Utas Shah Alam. The fund has an initial seeded portfolio comprising four development projects in Malaysia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/egp-energy-unit-secures-transmission-and-distribution-project-valued-s6-2-million The Business Times en 2026-09-01T19:25:22+08:00 EGP Energy unit secures transmission and distribution project valued at S$6.2 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f83e9becbc25e5f2e845175e4994eb26e098f6c0aace6a9b2f23742f44317b5 Generic image of SGX logo This is the group’s third contract announcement since its trading debut on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange on Jul 29. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/china-tells-carmakers-keep-price-war-away-export-markets The Business Times en 2026-09-01T19:04:00+08:00 China tells carmakers to keep price war away from export markets https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/701d12f5d02cc0f6dd1232e27360e4a8029faa3081503f79aec39854ab5e7e25 Automakers should avoid frequent and substantial price fluctuations that could harm consumer interests and damage brand image. Automakers should avoid frequent and substantial price fluctuations that could harm consumer interests and damage brand image. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-close-lower-amid-mixed-regional-showing-sti-down-0-8 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T18:55:05+08:00 Singapore shares close lower amid mixed regional showing; STI down 0.8% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/359a9f1db181b6d8581dce1a9978bf8702975a4f4e8d2e938b9a752502e4c1bb Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 324 to 238, as 1.4 billion securities worth S$2.1 billion change hands. Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 324 to 238, as 1.4 billion securities worth S$2.1 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-sep-13 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 1) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/28fa0cc193b1aa6e9c6c5f4f138432c0b83db0a50858ee3cff561f7e36951b26 The former Temasek Primary and Secondary schools have made way for the 1,010-unit New Upper Changi Road residential project. The former Temasek Primary and Secondary schools have made way for the 1,010-unit New Upper Changi Road residential project. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/weighing-higher-bond-yields-against-influx-ai-debt The Business Times en 2026-09-01T18:35:35+08:00 Weighing higher bond yields against influx of AI debt https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e07a0061d04e46ebcd79c0d4526b8a34c5c6408562b6d59620d4b042c82a9bc5 Even as the AI investment cycle is creating opportunities, it is also reshaping corporate financing. Even as the AI investment cycle is creating opportunities, it is also reshaping corporate financing. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/marina-bay-sands-raises-record-s7-million-sands-singapore-charity-festival-2026 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T18:24:33+08:00 Marina Bay Sands raises record S$7 million from Sands for Singapore Charity Festival 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/24e0747b58305c45b5ad234de45bcb5be34d579f8b4ca6fc2fd3650fc9c15dc5 performers standing on a stage Inclusive arts group Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities Brave Hearts Ensemble and Wheelsmith performing at the opening ceremony. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uol-capitaland-aim-high-s1-4-billion-or-s1537-psf-ppr-bid-new-upper-changi-site The Business Times en 2026-09-01T17:36:21+08:00 UOL, CapitaLand aim high with S$1.4 billion or S$1,537 psf ppr bid for New Upper Changi site https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d6354c20366aa31d4a9adb1cc3b987a120ca00cc10a4b65d291c6fe837efd6ba The former Temasek Primary and Secondary schools have made way for the 1,010-unit New Upper Changi Road residential project. The former Temasek Primary and Secondary schools have made way for the 1,010-unit New Upper Changi Road residential project. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/real-world-trial-work-age-ai The Business Times en 2026-09-01T17:36:18+08:00 A real-world trial for work in the age of AI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/37ce8663f254549bc63a7011d0ba1705050ebb351b967fa16fd19b7f29c9c10e One response – articulated last week by Bill Gates – is that we should have jobs that are “human reserved” and cannot be filled by robots.  One response – articulated last week by Bill Gates – is that we should have jobs that are “human reserved” and cannot be filled by robots.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eurozone-factory-growth-more-four-year-high-august The Business Times en 2026-09-01T16:31:23+08:00 Eurozone factory growth at more than four-year high in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c5db4ada6d092cdf68cfc7c5c5cd6b39f37fbc211cf23a8647c563a8e0b06206 S&P Global’s Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 52.7 in August from 51.9 in July, its highest reading since May 2022. S&P Global’s Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 52.7 in August from 51.9 in July, its highest reading since May 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/odyssey-scholar-emily-wilson-critic-film-redoing-her-translation The Business Times en 2026-09-01T16:07:47+08:00 ‘Odyssey’ scholar Emily Wilson, a critic of the film, is redoing her translation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5b2dcb0577a172bac4483dd77c0966a643e9c67d0b26f714b38ab5dc2e384507 A social media influencer shows a T-shirt on the red carpet during the Mumbai premiere of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in Mumbai, India. In an unusual reboot, Homer’s The Odyssey will be retranslated by Emily Wilson, though the project is a few years from completion. A social media influencer displays a T-shirt that refers to Christopher Nolan’s movie Inception during the Mumbai premiere of the director’s latest film The Odyssey. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/how-much-gene-edited-dog-window The Business Times en 2026-09-01T16:07:37+08:00 How much is that gene-edited dog in the window? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c84ab41e460685248f3af8ad6d4c3feef231eddd35686e1110b36a42eef06ee6 Bailey, a beagle, has had a gene which codes for one of the main canine allergens disabled. Bailey, a beagle, has had a gene, which codes for one of the main canine allergens, disabled. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/leverage-fire-use-it-your-advantage-beware-burn The Business Times en 2026-09-01T16:03:59+08:00 Leverage is like fire. Use it to your advantage, but beware the burn https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e327e207ecaf4685dc7e4df15f501bef28b7595383e2a6fbf25ed72b67536835 Authorities in South Korea have imposed curbs on single-stock leveraged ETFs linked to stocks such as SK Hynix. Authorities in South Korea have imposed curbs on single-stock leveraged ETFs linked to stocks such as SK Hynix. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/pm-wong-visit-bangkok-first-leaders-retreat-thailands-anutin-sep-2 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T16:00:00+08:00 PM Wong to visit Bangkok for first Leaders’ Retreat with Thailand’s Anutin on Sep 2 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/683f42598975bcfd9a9e843cb3390068af424c82d7af2c7e2026397f64d4334e Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Thai premier Anutin Charnvirakul at lunch in Singapore Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) hosted Thai premier Anutin Charnvirakul to lunch during his official visit to Singapore in November 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/nio-delivers-35836-vehicles-august-14-5-year-year The Business Times en 2026-09-01T15:55:42+08:00 Nio delivers 35,836 vehicles in August, up 14.5% year on year https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/97e8bb7b5e2c88f663861db69e83d404169e42f70654235101b65b944146c924 Nio is also set to report its Q2 earnings on Tuesday. Nio is also set to report its Q2 earnings on Tuesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/risks-gamified-markets-are-you-ready-your-next-hit The Business Times en 2026-09-01T15:33:11+08:00 Risks of gamified markets: Are you ready for your next hit? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2ce15f1c7ff9beea3ab9282308734a7d6d01cdb142e9ef5917a2acb9558b630 Trading apps want you to commingle trading with investing, but there is a distinct line between the two. Trading apps want you to commingle trading with investing, but there is a distinct line between the two. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/your-legacy-plan-decides-who-going-pay The Business Times en 2026-09-01T15:28:58+08:00 Your legacy plan decides who is going to pay https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/13c11aa54422bed6eae7332c95a561aa0a0fe10822120810cf80f9c19c611c06 A family walking in a park in Singapore. Proper estate planning is about whether the plan you have put in place honours your intentions, values and the people you care about. Proper estate planning is about whether the plan you have put in place honours your intentions, values and the people you care about. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uk-house-prices-edged-back-august-nationwide-says The Business Times en 2026-09-01T15:28:05+08:00 UK house prices edged back up in August, Nationwide says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1ad9ee3f48c9be0c4a823239d25ea6d501899144906e2f876876c29c1281767a Healthy savings buffers and a boost to sentiment from Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s cost-of-living measures are helping sustain demand. Healthy savings buffers and a boost to sentiment from Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s cost-of-living measures are helping sustain demand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/fashion-climate-emissions-rose-almost-14-over-two-years-cost-decarbonisation-hurdle-report The Business Times en 2026-09-01T15:08:45+08:00 Fashion climate emissions rose almost 14% over two years; cost a decarbonisation hurdle: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/47d049422553c59dc628ab2e3850802dd2b5cad257b4cc1c723e77b9fadd189d The sector faces a 34% profit drop by 2030, with supply chain disruptions and higher expenses, unless firms act fast to rein in carbon pollution.  The sector faces a 34% profit drop by 2030, with supply chain disruptions and higher expenses, unless firms act fast to rein in carbon pollution.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/john-galliano-withdraws-met-museum-show-after-backlash The Business Times en 2026-09-01T15:00:19+08:00 John Galliano withdraws from Met Museum show after backlash https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bc137d3a0c27342360fd2608a08f9e68df96a95020019ddf23d45a1886ffc000 The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is one of the 39 arts institutions operating on city-owned property, and it receives millions of dollars of annual support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.  The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is one of the 39 arts institutions operating on city-owned property, and it receives millions of dollars of annual support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippine-fast-food-giant-jollibee-picks-hong-kong-over-us-international-unit-listing The Business Times en 2026-09-01T14:59:04+08:00 Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee picks Hong Kong over US for international unit listing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8d5061d941f386e6fb3970944adfd9336fac8932decbed454d36ba2a591f83a4 Jollibee says it sees Hong Kong as “a natural market” for Jollibee Foods Corporation International or JFCI, the listing vehicle, given its presence and brand recognition across Asia. Jollibee says it sees Hong Kong as “a natural market” for Jollibee Foods Corporation International or JFCI, the listing vehicle, given its presence and brand recognition across Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/apple-accuses-openai-destroying-evidence-exchange-barbs The Business Times en 2026-09-01T14:51:25+08:00 Apple accuses OpenAI of destroying evidence in exchange of barbs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c4dcf8dcff71e807421fd294fefce4878fe1bed3f1f3a9e2dda4f7805ae544e1 Apple claims its former iPhone engineer Chang Liu downloaded a confidential Apple circuit schematic and used it in his work at OpenAI. Apple claims its former iPhone engineer Chang Liu downloaded a confidential Apple circuit schematic and used it in his work at OpenAI. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/solar-overtakes-coal-chinas-top-source-power-capacity-despite-rollout-slowdown The Business Times en 2026-09-01T14:42:53+08:00 Solar overtakes coal as China’s top source of power capacity despite rollout slowdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d984751e6ade7aa960c6585666a1bbffcfcdd0b944ec978c3f69d5d79365b702 Solar generation rose 15.5% from a year earlier to 802.4 billion kilowatt-hours in the first seven months of 2026, about one-eighth of the country’s total.  Solar generation rose 15.5% from a year earlier to 802.4 billion kilowatt-hours in the first seven months of 2026, about one-eighth of the country’s total.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ogilvy-parent-wpp-cut-1000-more-jobs-end-2026-restructuring-report The Business Times en 2026-09-01T14:07:48+08:00 Ogilvy parent WPP to cut up to 1,000 more jobs by end-2026 in restructuring: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d75b76cd420ab422a8ae7f9a4eb719ab9d7f27046f1fcbbe2729a396cb85dacb WPP has cut about 11,000 jobs since the start of 2025, taking its overall headcount to 97,388 by Jun 30, 2026, the report said. WPP has cut about 11,000 jobs since the start of 2025, taking its overall headcount to 97,388 by Jun 30, 2026, the report said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/south-koreas-unification-church-leader-gets-two-years-prison-corruption The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:30:13+08:00 South Korea’s Unification Church leader gets two years in prison for corruption https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/28c9b4f06199432c954d6c3e2e141338106921b7aabcb27d5a8af9b0f2208baf Unification Church leader Han Hak Ja arrives for the sentencing hearing on allegations of bribery and political funding in Seoul, South Korea, Aug 31, 2026. Unification Church leader Han Hak Ja arrives for the sentencing hearing on allegations of bribery and political funding in Seoul, South Korea, Aug 31, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-korean-policy-chief-who-backed-leveraged-etfs-steps-down The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:29:49+08:00 South Korean policy chief who backed leveraged ETFs steps down https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ed2487ffd4853400380624ec0c0d281f209be8129752b232013e391fb492d89 South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (pictured) accepted Kim Yong-beom’s resignation as his chief policy secretary on Sep 1, said the Blue House.  South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (pictured) accepted Kim Yong-beom’s resignation as his chief policy secretary on Sep 1, said the Blue House.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mas-seeks-feedback-proposals-regulating-value-user-protection-stablecoins The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:25:24+08:00 MAS seeks feedback on proposals regulating value, user protection for stablecoins https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/843b2a047f0adef898bbfc333339e45a68945f32f0b88bf24981835318084b50 MAS’ Payment Services Act sets out the regulatory framework for stablecoins in Singapore. MAS’ Payment Services Act sets out the regulatory framework for stablecoins in Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-exports-rise-6-05-annually-july-beating-expectations The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:16:01+08:00 Indonesia exports rise 6.05% annually in July, beating expectations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fca0a47fe8f1a88981f3ac9d448bbc574dc97f05ce671504a8f099efc12c0af1 Exports for July were supported by manufactured goods, such as basic chemical goods, refined nickel and aluminium products. Exports for July were supported by manufactured goods, such as basic chemical goods, refined nickel and aluminium products. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/argentines-hoped-messi-would-stay-forever The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:11:48+08:00 Argentines hoped Messi would stay forever https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/96d96ea8c780629a3247a7d014c14d948f83b6f272b089acae4b8b92bbc023c0 A mural of Argentine football legend Lionel Messi at the Villa del Parque train station, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Aug 31, 2026. A mural of Argentine football legend Lionel Messi at the Villa del Parque train station, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Aug 31, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/strait-hormuz-commodity-vessel-transits-stay-single-digits-data-shows The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:02:44+08:00 Strait of Hormuz commodity vessel transits stay in single digits, data shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d2c4835bf5bb5950e40536209c6c739085588e38ce93f935de6f4fad5358cbea Vessels that sail through the strait with their transponders turned off are not included in the count. Vessels that sail through the strait with their transponders turned off are not included in the count. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapores-manufacturing-needs-more-ai-updraft The Business Times en 2026-09-01T13:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s manufacturing needs more than an AI updraft https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b8c14ec3de851580bc0830003b80c922c504579bb92eb3aa3a88c02964840a19 The perception that manufacturing is dirty, backward work is decades out of date. The sector now sits at the front line of AI, robotics, automation and data analytics. The perception that manufacturing is dirty, backward work is decades out of date. The sector now sits at the front line of AI, robotics, automation and data analytics. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/japans-10-year-government-bond-yield-hits-3-first-time-1996 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T12:57:03+08:00 Japan’s 10-year government bond yield hits 3% for first time since 1996 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b6ab9a6a3161449268a9484fb70851d5a712afa5652b5cde8189e44424f46583 While the Bank of Japan still holds an enormous amount of the nation’s bonds, the higher yields are encouraging Japanese institutions to buy more. While the Bank of Japan still holds an enormous amount of the nation’s bonds, the higher yields are encouraging Japanese institutions to buy more. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-companies-face-worsening-payment-delays-survey-finds The Business Times en 2026-09-01T12:45:20+08:00 Singapore companies face worsening payment delays, survey finds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/66b93db133b534e0fc384c6eeb71d91f7de1d0be85fa7cff4f5ed4d59d66e4ba The construction industry recorded the longest average payment delay at 85 days, above the national average of 66.3 days. The construction industry recorded the longest average payment delay at 85 days, above the national average of 66.3 days. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-annual-inflation-edges-3-19-august The Business Times en 2026-09-01T12:26:12+08:00 Indonesia’s annual inflation edges up to 3.19% in August https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3ad0cea713f28ca4b70a0ed4e09af130f0c4be1ea98a58716a84152bd4208ef0 Indonesia’s annual inflation rate picked up to 3.19% in August from 2.88 per cent in July, official data showed on Sep 1. Indonesia’s annual inflation rate picked up to 3.19% in August from 2.88 per cent in July, official data showed on Sep 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-destry-wins-parliaments-backing-central-bank-chief-prioritise-stability The Business Times en 2026-09-01T12:25:49+08:00 Indonesia’s Destry wins parliament’s backing as central bank chief, to prioritise stability https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b713c647e89be4730eea76db5dc97e433b4270732c6a0bd52aa2bf3c30e905a0 Destry Damayant has said the central bank would support economic growth and job creation while safeguarding financial-system and rupiah stability. Destry Damayant has said the central bank would support economic growth and job creation while safeguarding financial-system and rupiah stability. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/south-korea-proposes-record-us597-billion-2027-budget-supercharge-ai-investment The Business Times en 2026-09-01T12:10:04+08:00 South Korea proposes record US$597 billion 2027 Budget to supercharge AI investment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ebf7cc42a782b343295851bff9232105bc899a41fc3dc95f831023a96fe110a7 A semiconductor cluster under construction in South Korea’s Yongin city on Jul 21. The country’s historic spending increase is being fuelled by a windfall from its semiconductor industry. A semiconductor cluster under construction in South Korea’s Yongin city on Jul 21. The country’s historic spending increase is being fuelled by a windfall from its semiconductor industry. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/australian-new-zealand-dollars-pause-near-multi-month-peaks-bond-selloff-deepens The Business Times en 2026-09-01T11:52:13+08:00 Australian, New Zealand dollars pause near multi-month peaks as bond selloff deepens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4409cf9448580394cc8f68caca00c1ceedf3ab1e2785c1716355a72b0b9bfc7e The Australian dollar held at US$0.7170, after finding bids around US$0.7150. The Australian dollar held at US$0.7170, after finding bids around US$0.7150. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/why-fast-fashion-giant-shein-faces-uphill-battle-regain-its-mojo The Business Times en 2026-09-01T11:49:22+08:00 Why fast-fashion giant Shein faces an uphill battle to regain its mojo https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5391e3ac1b68956120bc09619e5bda67d2c24a9e3540678e013b1957d474c602 Shein’s profitability has declined over the past year as tighter regulation, competition and the fading of the Covid-era e-commerce frenzy weigh on expansion. Shein’s profitability has declined over the past year as tighter regulation, competition and the fading of the Covid-era e-commerce frenzy weigh on expansion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/shopee-appliance-seller-sues-customer-over-bad-review-and-loses The Business Times en 2026-09-01T11:34:16+08:00 Shopee appliance seller sues customer over bad review – and loses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/76540000f49ffb3f1b9a56ac1e3b214f807f30ed9f4928a922b3d93b9fd4103f Shopee actively encourages buyers to leave reviews on its platform. Shopee actively encourages buyers to leave reviews on its platform. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-august-factory-activity-picks-demand-improves-pmi The Business Times en 2026-09-01T10:23:37+08:00 China’s August factory activity picks up as demand improves: PMI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/adf6b50f6c75f5f06138fa43143bc692b0023114037d3bcee5fa9bd40d9c976e A garment factory in Guangzhou, China, July 27, 2026. A garment factory in Guangzhou, China, July 27, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/china-trust-tax-deadline-looms-wealthy-clients-explore-options-across-asia The Business Times en 2026-09-01T10:21:30+08:00 As China trust-tax deadline looms, wealthy clients explore options across Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/938fdede321b0286c36da495a9c9b721ea6a579c2a101fa439fd67449f33a481 Industry observers broadly see China as bringing its taxation of offshore trusts closer to mature tax regimes in the West. Industry observers broadly see China as bringing its taxation of offshore trusts closer to mature tax regimes in the West. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uob-private-bank-appoints-ubs-dominique-boer-asean-market-head The Business Times en 2026-09-01T10:17:45+08:00 UOB Private Bank appoints UBS’ Dominique Boer as Asean market head https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ac814bcfe2396f8a2666d2f773e5aed31bae2cdc1af74c5b6119dabd97ab07e2 Dominique Boer’s appointment comes as UOB steps up its regional wealth push, with the group aiming to double its wealth management income by 2030. Dominique Boer’s appointment comes as UOB steps up its regional wealth push, with the group aiming to double its wealth management income by 2030. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/take-money-and-run-sydney-sellers-cut-prices-rates-tax-changes-crack-australias-housing-boom The Business Times en 2026-09-01T10:10:44+08:00 ‘Take the money and run’: Sydney sellers cut prices as rates, tax changes crack Australia’s housing boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1bfb830212f8dd3d83de06e283d914c992160d90d45e585c84ccb0e7d22a4d3f Brisbane, Perth and Sydney have had the biggest declines in home sales, with volumes down more than 20% year on year. Brisbane, Perth and Sydney have had the biggest declines in home sales, with volumes down more than 20% year on year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/despite-de-dollarisation-debate-demand-dollar-liquidity-asia-growing The Business Times en 2026-09-01T10:00:00+08:00 Despite the de-dollarisation debate, demand for dollar liquidity in Asia is growing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce213f4f77755b2c87fb7aae3aa6830cc6d639fb160f64ff0d5552ddf98aa21c Asian investors continue to allocate capital to global markets, while maintaining significant exposure to US assets.  Asian investors continue to allocate capital to global markets, while maintaining significant exposure to US assets.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/donald-trump-jrs-venture-capital-firm-leads-us1-billion-funding-round-polymarket The Business Times en 2026-09-01T09:49:29+08:00 Donald Trump Jr’s venture capital firm leads US$1 billion funding round for Polymarket https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ed374344e8158e9230241d41eba708fbe792c0befe37d6bf9ac91c17e59828a Polymarket plans to raise US$1 billion, including around US$300 million from 1789 Capital, Donald Trump Jr’s venture capital firm. Polymarket plans to raise US$1 billion, including around US$300 million from 1789 Capital, Donald Trump Jr’s venture capital firm. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/south-koreas-factory-activity-logs-ninth-straight-month-expansion-pmi The Business Times en 2026-09-01T09:25:36+08:00 South Korea’s factory activity logs ninth straight month of expansion: PMI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a237cbbc0b63fd059771a0eee9778a372ef95097d3c8ddf1c7095a0d082e097e South Korea’s economy grew faster than expected in Q2, driven by a semiconductor export boom. South Korea’s economy grew faster than expected in Q2, driven by a semiconductor export boom. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-manufacturing-growth-accelerates-ai-demand-lifts-new-orders-pmi The Business Times en 2026-09-01T09:13:14+08:00 Japan manufacturing growth accelerates as AI demand lifts new orders: PMI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/84cd3ee1b876c7b1d593f0820029a5a78bbde4ba54ec1cc79a5e8164364e1ec1 Manufacturers raised staffing levels for a 21st consecutive month, and the rate of job creation was the fastest since February 2018. Manufacturers raised staffing levels for a 21st consecutive month, and the rate of job creation was the fastest since February 2018. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/keppel-dc-reit-buys-two-freehold-data-centres-japan-us1-1-billion The Business Times en 2026-09-01T09:13:08+08:00 Keppel DC Reit buys two freehold data centres in Japan for US$1.1 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/76a766c1a89e145db7065f4ce413b1a4128907565306e49a790bb9708271b23b Tokyo Data Centre 4 and Tokyo Data Centre 5. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Keppel DC Reit’s distribution per unit. Tokyo Data Centre 4 and Tokyo Data Centre 5. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Keppel DC Reit’s distribution per unit. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asia-stocks-edge-lower-south-korea-japan-benchmarks-decline The Business Times en 2026-09-01T09:08:19+08:00 Asia stocks edge lower as South Korea, Japan benchmarks decline https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62e53ce8814944aa35b388befa965e4acf0c7ffebc8833fa6fcbc10ee9b12993 The Hang Seng futures fell 0.4%, Japan’s Topix dropped 0.3% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.4%. The Hang Seng futures fell 0.4%, Japan’s Topix dropped 0.3% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.4%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-seals-us35-billion-cloud-computing-deal-nvidia-backed-lambda-bloomberg The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:43:23+08:00 Anthropic seals US$35 billion cloud-computing deal with Nvidia-backed Lambda: Bloomberg https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/237d4d54820b54f153a491f09f0293a139ae57bd26656c1a13ddea9d60ec1090 With the latest deal, Anthropic has emerged as one of the most significant customers for data centre power. With the latest deal, Anthropic has emerged as one of the most significant customers for data centre power. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-oil-firm-take-over-some-venezuelan-oilfields-previously-run-chinese-russian-companies-officials The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:35:35+08:00 US oil firm to take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian companies, officials say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2bbc907c3b1d240d98220896742fd636f51e3248af1a000d912e2803c650a6cd The arrangement gives US companies a foothold in some of Venezuela’s strategically important oil assets while displacing Chinese and Russian interests. The arrangement gives US companies a foothold in some of Venezuela’s strategically important oil assets while displacing Chinese and Russian interests. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-frasers-property-keppel-dc-reit-mapletree-industrial-trust-singland-olam The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:30:14+08:00 Stocks to watch: Frasers Property, Keppel DC Reit, Mapletree Industrial Trust, SingLand, Olam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ecb6396f9b8d14ebeae0e612c1476a3cb9a2209f56a9d7680d348ba0a17cb207 Mapletree Industrial Trust has acquired Cuppage Terrace for an agreed property value of S$175 million. Mapletree Industrial Trust has acquired Cuppage Terrace for an agreed property value of S$175 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/were-going-hit-them-hard-trump-threatens-further-strikes-us-iran-attacks-resume The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:25:26+08:00 ‘We’re going to hit them hard’: Trump threatens further strikes as US-Iran attacks resume https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e12670717475387160d586ae8b31c583707ab0d5fc1f1cd58c5a5a97ffc8899b Three people were killed in the US attack on Larak island in the Hormuz strait, said Iranian media. Three people were killed in the US attack on Larak island in the Hormuz strait, said Iranian media. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-slips-renewed-mideast-tensions-keep-fed-hike-bets-alive The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:23:56+08:00 Gold slips as renewed Mideast tensions keep Fed hike bets alive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e20384d0c7381b564ed18768c46c8a942999bd00b9c3c8e1b7bdf516c471bc99 Elevated energy costs mean that the US central bank may need to raise rates to contain price pressures. Higher rates are typically negative for non-yielding gold. Elevated energy costs mean that the US central bank may need to raise rates to contain price pressures. Higher rates are typically negative for non-yielding gold. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/nearly-10000-new-zealand-public-servants-strike-sep-9 The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:23:41+08:00 Nearly 10,000 New Zealand public servants to strike on Sep 9 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/32ebb9f3e8244aff2279f83b90f39af8d1bcafc3e83b8beaaa544d6baf6e18e0 The New Zealand government has cut spending across the public sector and reduced the workforce since taking office in 2023. The New Zealand government has cut spending across the public sector and reduced the workforce since taking office in 2023. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-retailers-raise-prices-most-2024-brc-data-shows The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:05:40+08:00 UK retailers raise prices by most since 2024, BRC data shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a01fc919eb2001950532660f51c369600b4c2e1e2911bfcc2d576f3ce4c02bc BRC non-food inflation rose to 0.9 per cent in August from 0.2 per cent in July, its highest since February 2024. BRC non-food inflation rose to 0.9 per cent in August from 0.2 per cent in July, its highest since February 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/uols-marina-square-mall-close-after-march-2027-major-revamp The Business Times en 2026-09-01T08:00:28+08:00 UOL’s Marina Square mall to close after March 2027 for major revamp https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cfc3febd761168fc462587bd08f34f7dc799847b9a5f9174ddbee1c21dca23f4 Construction of the complex will be funded through a mix of internal cash, credit facilities and shareholder funding alongside financing from parent company UOL. Construction of the complex will be funded through a mix of internal cash, credit facilities and shareholder funding alongside financing from parent company UOL. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bessent-expects-japan-boj-act-strengthen-yen-september-rate-hike-bets-grow The Business Times en 2026-09-01T07:55:12+08:00 Bessent expects Japan, BOJ to act to strengthen yen as September rate-hike bets grow https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a92ce86b20be6652b926da534527fa6dc5647ecf1bb9467f571d9d79dd005e30 A weak yen has pushed up import prices and broader inflation, causing headaches for Japanese policymakers. A weak yen has pushed up import prices and broader inflation, causing headaches for Japanese policymakers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-possible-venezuela-departure-opec-its-them The Business Times en 2026-09-01T07:35:03+08:00 Trump on possible Venezuela departure from Opec: ‘It’s up to them’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0decd9135afaddd005a2252560e423d97fde79e3c8f9a37346f2b0d4e8d5535 Washington has maintained a strict oversight of Venezuela’s oil since US forces captured then-President Nicolas Maduro in January. Washington has maintained a strict oversight of Venezuela’s oil since US forces captured then-President Nicolas Maduro in January. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/getgo-launches-cross-border-car-rentals-malaysia The Business Times en 2026-09-01T07:00:00+08:00 GetGo launches cross-border car rentals to Malaysia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/463c415cd0e9b9a4120f1b74ab02704091f363a4f007a0a078c52518deac48b3 No mileage charges will be incurred regardless of how far users drive in Peninsular Malaysia with GetGo’s rental service. No mileage charges will be incurred regardless of how far users drive in Peninsular Malaysia with GetGo’s rental service. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/brics-summit-will-put-indias-diplomatic-balancing-act-test The Business Times en 2026-09-01T07:00:00+08:00 Brics summit will put India’s diplomatic balancing act to the test https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6587906d87f893f40b9083d179c745139831f0d6ffa113b6845bc390cd24c6df With India as the current chair of Brics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek to issue a powerful declaration focusing on issues such as Iran and global sanctions. With India as the current chair of Brics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek to issue a powerful declaration focusing on issues such as Iran and global sanctions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/what-happens-when-digital-option-only-one-available The Business Times en 2026-09-01T07:00:00+08:00 What happens when the digital option is the only one available? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/319d0274a283b8286a7270e6034ac55cfa7e2d60e2464d5ac45bf5ead6a61f65 IMDA figures show that almost all resident households have Internet access, and local smartphone ownership is very high. IMDA figures show that almost all resident households have Internet access, and local smartphone ownership is very high. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/data-points-big-republican-losses-2026-midterms The Business Times en 2026-09-01T07:00:00+08:00 Data points to big Republican losses in 2026 midterms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/81a741c81d75bec2c5d2bdf5c0975982f369f01216faed71728a5c5e980ab2b5 The US Capitol in Washington, DC. A widely cited academic model for the coming US midterm elections predicts a loss of 28 seats for the Republicans. The US Capitol in Washington, DC. A widely cited academic model for the coming US midterm elections predicts a loss of 28 seats for the Republicans. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/amazon-sued-us-federal-trade-commission-22-states-over-ad-sales-practices The Business Times en 2026-09-01T06:52:26+08:00 Amazon sued by US Federal Trade Commission, 22 states over ad sales practices https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c3da1d6e50c48ffca01c42e76e37a1ac0a95de269a7ee566a0092699d2a0778e Amazon is accused of inflating auction prices for advertisers without their knowledge. Amazon is accused of inflating auction prices for advertisers without their knowledge. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/shein-shares-plunge-10-hong-kong-debut-after-us1-7-billion-ipo The Business Times en 2026-09-01T06:37:15+08:00 Shein shares plunge 10% in Hong Kong debut after US$1.7 billion IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d5a13f4e4e1f1de7fb433ebbc8461bdac99eaa069d39aa1bce6570733fbbba93 Shein’s listing is a test of investor appetite for internet retailers, an industry that has lately battled inflation, trade disruptions and consumer caution in key markets. Shein’s listing is a test of investor appetite for internet retailers, an industry that has lately battled inflation, trade disruptions and consumer caution in key markets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/oil-prices-rise-latest-us-iran-fighting-resurrects-middle-east-supply-disruption-risks The Business Times en 2026-09-01T06:30:00+08:00 Oil prices rise as latest US-Iran fighting resurrects Middle East supply disruption risks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/654d66362ad828d9c62e7dd733b6548746a56d0d166ba9147c10a9463abec113 Crude oil inventories in the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve declined by about 3.1 million barrels in the week ended Aug 30. Crude oil inventories in the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve declined by about 3.1 million barrels in the week ended Aug 30. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-falls-oil-prices-jump-secures-fifth-monthly-gain The Business Times en 2026-09-01T05:59:11+08:00 Europe’s Stoxx 600 falls as oil prices jump, but secures fifth monthly gain https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 was down 0.6 per cent at 651.1 points on Monday. The Stoxx 600 was down 0.6 per cent at 651.1 points on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-wall-street-closes-lower-oil-prices-jump-indexes-notch-monthly-gains The Business Times en 2026-09-01T05:44:05+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street closes lower as oil prices jump, indexes notch monthly gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e3a8d893fc9fcce2bb68053232a837f324782a594247facec7fc1490ac76eaef The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 374.09 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 53,185.90 on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 374.09 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 53,185.90 on Monday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/rising-bond-yields-and-singapore-market The Business Times en 2026-09-01T05:00:00+08:00 Rising bond yields and the Singapore market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f23f022f84b55c78fedac022bcacdbb9053fa044141d707775d134e4676404e Can the Singapore banks continue defying gravity? Can the Singapore banks continue defying gravity? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mapletree-industrial-trust-says-no-certainty-any-deal-after-report-potential-us-data-centre The Business Times en 2026-09-01T00:28:39+08:00 Mapletree Industrial Trust says ‘no certainty’ of any deal, after report on potential US data centre divestment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ffd6e9056a0cd695f65fcf70eae9545d57dbc4902f417978e80ddf415aa7e0c MIT’s manager said that it regularly reviews its portfolio to optimise asset performance, unlock value and recycle capital. MIT’s manager said that it regularly reviews its portfolio to optimise asset performance, unlock value and recycle capital. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/frasers-property-acquires-cuppage-terrace-orchard-road-area-s175-million The Business Times en 2026-08-31T23:56:17+08:00 Frasers Property acquires Cuppage Terrace in Orchard Road area for S$175 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/666ef64968426f1d959f2323941a720f8e2655095edbe0fd8f182d0d1d3d2e89 Cuppage Terrace comprises 17 conservation shophouses, with F&B outlets and nightlife spots. Cuppage Terrace comprises 17 conservation shophouses, with F&B outlets and nightlife spots. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/feds-warsh-tells-g20-past-global-savings-glut-turning-investment-surge The Business Times en 2026-08-31T23:24:45+08:00 Fed's Warsh tells G20 that past global savings glut is turning into investment surge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c448adaf47475bf43a6aa0532336d3af779afce31f94fb930bb8bb999ae9ee96 US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh told G20 finance leaders that the world is seeing a global investment surge that is helping to power growth. US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh told G20 finance leaders that the world is seeing a global investment surge that is helping to power growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australias-home-prices-extend-declines-august-downturn-deepens The Business Times en 2026-08-31T22:46:00+08:00 Australia's home prices extend declines in August as downturn deepens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b22dfc1fc727100bc6a0e216a4e0a061433c22217148657bcaf5db2abbe538d National home prices fell 0.9 per cent in August from July when they dropped by a downwardly revised 1.2 per cent. National home prices fell 0.9 per cent in August from July when they dropped by a downwardly revised 1.2 per cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nvidia-invest-us3-5-billion-chipmaker-mediatek The Business Times en 2026-08-31T22:20:00+08:00 Nvidia to invest US$3.5 billion in chipmaker MediaTek https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e93d4b5fbeed3282f180c4bedb0886dcf330216359894e81cc7c1b3ca71154d2 The investment broadens a partnership between the two chip designers that will see MediaTek using NVLink Fusion and the newly announced NVHBM technology. The investment broadens a partnership between the two chip designers that will see MediaTek using NVLink Fusion and the newly announced NVHBM technology. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-opens-lower-middle-east-clashes-send-oil-prices The Business Times en 2026-08-31T21:43:12+08:00 Wall St opens lower as Middle East clashes send oil prices up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d59709cf6da506de6a6f8eec5f7ece094f96007213e7bc83201f2d908d43c295 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 97.4 points, or 0.18 per cent, at the open to 53,462.6.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 97.4 points, or 0.18 per cent, at the open to 53,462.6.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/german-inflation-edges-higher-adding-case-ecb-hike The Business Times en 2026-08-31T21:16:00+08:00 German inflation edges higher, adding to case for ECB hike https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/42628e8ead9ab969739bfdb18b246c07ca4dd75de46625b8393ec91ce2e0c212 Consumer prices jumped an annual 2.9 per cent in August after advancing 2.8 per cent the previous month. Consumer prices jumped an annual 2.9 per cent in August after advancing 2.8 per cent the previous month. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/supply-shocks-multiply-monetary-policy-will-shape-corporate-resilience The Business Times en 2026-08-31T21:00:00+08:00 As supply shocks multiply, monetary policy will shape corporate resilience https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/477c1153d96b84190b00a596a4ec37476a02dd17102c416dce1629bffba97e50 When the recent shock came, countries with more diversified energy systems were less affected, which preserved the policy space needed to contain inflation. When the recent shock came, countries with more diversified energy systems were less affected, which preserved the policy space needed to contain inflation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-puts-us70-billion-commodity-exports-under-closer-watch-danantaras-platform-goes-live The Business Times en 2026-08-31T20:54:40+08:00 Indonesia puts US$70 billion commodity exports under closer watch as Danantara’s platform goes live https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7c76671d00082df31f5f128345e269c6ab2a75fe08d73088019934d10b9e6b29 Luke Mahony, CEO of Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia, says the export-monitoring platform is designed to give greater visibility into the country’s commodity exports. Luke Mahony, CEO of Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia, says the export-monitoring platform is designed to give greater visibility into the country’s commodity exports. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/indias-economy-grows-faster-expected-june-quarter The Business Times en 2026-08-31T20:46:00+08:00 India’s economy grows faster than expected in June quarter https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b205c798f57577f2984aa6e7c0b69cbdc8a137198e1e69b9c10971ca53259e5 The stronger performance reinforces the government’s recent pitch to global investors that India can withstand external shocks.  The stronger performance reinforces the government’s recent pitch to global investors that India can withstand external shocks.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-dollar-inches-lower-markets-weigh-fed-rate-outlook-yen-hovers-near-160 The Business Times en 2026-08-31T20:15:44+08:00 US dollar inches lower as markets weigh Fed rate outlook; yen hovers near 160 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9db45e51a002c0599a329399a9bc0ec42839309fded4791eefedd4dc3d26e1c5 Investors are now turning their focus to upcoming US data, particularly Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report and next week’s consumer inflation figures. Investors are now turning their focus to upcoming US data, particularly Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report and next week’s consumer inflation figures. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/shein-shares-plunge-grey-market-ahead-hong-kong-debut The Business Times en 2026-08-31T19:53:23+08:00 Shein shares plunge on grey market ahead of Hong Kong debut https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b50cae75e6a9701e376821feea4166263f6a35c4a31cb870f106634893244ab0 Shein’s long-awaited IPO values the company at more than 15 times forward earnings, calculations based on Bloomberg Intelligence’s estimates show.  Shein’s long-awaited IPO values the company at more than 15 times forward earnings, calculations based on Bloomberg Intelligence’s estimates show.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-end-higher-amid-mixed-regional-showing-sti-11 The Business Times en 2026-08-31T19:04:20+08:00 Singapore stocks end higher amid mixed regional showing; STI up 1% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c010339e89096c7f76ce9f2acf079c451e054d37c608191594bbc40966d9de6d Across the broader market on Aug 31, gainers outnumbered losers 286 to 251, after 1.5 billion securities worth S$3.4 billion changed hands. Across the broader market on Aug 31, gainers outnumbered losers 286 to 251, after 1.5 billion securities worth S$3.4 billion changed hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/volvo-cars-close-stockholm-office-efficiency-drive The Business Times en 2026-08-31T18:59:00+08:00 Volvo Cars to close Stockholm office in efficiency drive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5d5d678582f3f6e2f10a77156c7007a56d8d0837ad1fca38a1880b2338cb1b9b The Stockholm office will close on March 1, 2027 where 450 people currently work. The Stockholm office will close on March 1, 2027 where 450 people currently work. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-aug-31 The Business Times en 2026-08-31T18:30:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Aug 31) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fc55fd7c65218c65c1733894f6c1fc61745317719c21cb2489efd43e45292de2 DPM Gan Kim Yong says fintech is “a new and emerging industry (that is) also evolving very rapidly with the emergence of AI and frontier technologies”. DPM Gan Kim Yong says fintech is “a new and emerging industry (that is) also evolving very rapidly with the emergence of AI and frontier technologies”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/land-betterment-charges-rise-3-4-average-non-landed-residential-3-5-landed-residential-uses The Business Times en 2026-08-31T18:00:15+08:00 Land betterment charges to rise by 3.4% on average for non-landed residential, 3.5% for landed residential uses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/281db775413fcfdbe2e2941adfacc3e470a400a1d17917a6b8fed6120fbee5a8 Developers pay land betterment charge for the right to enhance the use of some sites, or to build bigger projects on them. Developers pay land betterment charge for the right to enhance the use of some sites, or to build bigger projects on them. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-seeks-record-defence-budget-takaichi-plans-buildup The Business Times en 2026-08-31T17:53:57+08:00 Japan seeks record defence Budget as Takaichi plans buildup https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3f9be77327531042bd347dab82672d407201b694d5d3059fadaeb1f77de65200 PM Sanae Takaichi’s government has also unveiled costly initiatives including a two-year consumption tax cut on food and a sweeping growth strategy, without fully detailing how they will be financed.  PM Sanae Takaichi’s government has also unveiled costly initiatives including a two-year consumption tax cut on food and a sweeping growth strategy, without fully detailing how they will be financed.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/singapore-overtaken-ningbo-zhoushan-second-busiest-container-port-h1 The Business Times en 2026-08-31T17:41:41+08:00 Singapore overtaken by Ningbo-Zhoushan as second busiest container port in H1 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5afdc2936a40bc9fb3fbc97667028b47ef49e359abd78c5290495c8fa5ff4015 In 2025, container throughput in Singapore was a record 44.7 million 20-foot-equivalent-units. In 2025, container throughput in Singapore was a record 44.7 million 20-foot-equivalent-units. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/singapore-indonesia-operationalise-local-currency-transaction-framework The Business Times en 2026-08-31T17:38:49+08:00 Singapore, Indonesia operationalise local currency transaction framework https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7884980e133a3bfa06e093426143ff9e99b215198db0e0a32cf7de97e5bba1c6 A key feature of the framework includes the promotion of direct quotations between the rupiah and Singapore dollar, say MAS and Bank Indonesia. A key feature of the framework includes the promotion of direct quotations between the rupiah and Singapore dollar, say MAS and Bank Indonesia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/victoria-beckham-fashion-beauty-brand-posts-its-first-profit The Business Times en 2026-08-31T17:37:15+08:00 Victoria Beckham fashion, beauty brand posts its first profit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b1bf68b156f6ba44fc493eb526e3875c1937a740dbb970125bd772ede91cd64 Victoria Beckham’s fashion lines saw “strong demand across tailoring, occasion-wear and elevated daywear,”the company said. Victoria Beckham’s fashion lines saw “strong demand across tailoring, occasion-wear and elevated daywear,”the company said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/warsh-charts-forward-looking-path-fed-jackson-hole The Business Times en 2026-08-31T17:32:23+08:00 Warsh charts a forward-looking path for Fed at Jackson Hole https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ca37348a928dbad9625590d962dff353b4ef77e95346fabfae3378ed9f9258df Fed chair Kevin Warsh addressed immediate market demands for details on his reaction function, and put the realities of productivity and AI front and centre. Fed chair Kevin Warsh addressed immediate market demands for details on his reaction function, and put the realities of productivity and AI front and centre. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mercedes-start-1-billion-euro-share-buyback-programme The Business Times en 2026-08-31T17:16:45+08:00 Mercedes to start 1 billion euro share buyback programme https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d7dff635636640719e3ecf6aeb1c2258a213c0d7356a2f884fb113a4cde4932 Mercedes has been trying to balance shareholder returns with investments in electric vehicles and software as competition intensifies, particularly in China. Mercedes has been trying to balance shareholder returns with investments in electric vehicles and software as competition intensifies, particularly in China. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/hdfc-bank-ceo-search-tests-investor-confidence-governance The Business Times en 2026-08-31T17:00:10+08:00 HDFC Bank CEO search tests investor confidence, governance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d3c91c09e34df6319f0081760d3f4b57248bfe17619c772496ae945526e08cf2 While HDFC Bank is India’s most valuable lender, with a market capitalisation of about US$116 billion, its shares have underperformed the broader banking index and some of its biggest peers.  While HDFC Bank is India’s most valuable lender, with a market capitalisation of about US$116 billion, its shares have underperformed the broader banking index and some of its biggest peers.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/ai-push-becoming-energy-race-sembcorp The Business Times en 2026-08-31T16:40:43+08:00 The AI push is becoming an energy race: Sembcorp https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e089b9e43ccc960cd1a168875697be67131d6dc7c51fcbd0158c0d3b1efee34a Sembcorp’s upcoming 600 MW hydrogen-ready gas-powered plant will support the energy needs of a more AI-powered world. Sembcorp’s upcoming 600 MW hydrogen-ready gas-powered plant will support the energy needs of a more AI-powered world. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mas-invest-s220-million-fintech-innovation-targets-frontier-tech-and-talent The Business Times en 2026-08-31T16:30:00+08:00 MAS to invest S$220 million in fintech innovation, targets frontier tech and talent https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fc55fd7c65218c65c1733894f6c1fc61745317719c21cb2489efd43e45292de2 DPM Gan Kim Yong says fintech is “a new and emerging industry (that is) also evolving very rapidly with the emergence of AI and frontier technologies”. DPM Gan Kim Yong says fintech is “a new and emerging industry (that is) also evolving very rapidly with the emergence of AI and frontier technologies”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/sbf-chairman-mark-lee-replace-teo-siong-seng-enterprise-sg-board The Business Times en 2026-08-31T16:20:11+08:00 SBF chairman Mark Lee to replace Teo Siong Seng on Enterprise SG board https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/aebb37becbd06436fabda3f343eaf7496e25986436f38304d4b4a5700a323fab Lee is also a non-executive director of Hong Kong-listed Crystal International Group, one of the world’s largest apparel manufacturers. Lee is also a non-executive director of Hong Kong-listed Crystal International Group, one of the world’s largest apparel manufacturers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/singtel-charity-golf-2026-raises-record-s1-68-million-support-9000-students-disabilities The Business Times en 2026-08-31T15:26:33+08:00 Singtel Charity Golf 2026 raises record S$1.68 million to support 9,000 students with disabilities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8acbe66adbe82f61b6e9b7a79bf0a76c34fe3e8bc358a24f576a42f42c266f11 Yuen Kuan Moon, group CEO of Singtel, says: “We can help more schools deliver programmes that enable students to build confidence, develop practical skills and prepare for the future.” Yuen Kuan Moon, group CEO of Singtel, says: “We can help more schools deliver programmes that enable students to build confidence, develop practical skills and prepare for the future.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/liv-golf-preparing-bankruptcy-filing-september-ft The Business Times en 2026-08-31T15:02:21+08:00 LIV Golf preparing for bankruptcy filing in September: FT https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f9aac36076b4c6a40f521e8a4b6308e62289c775c585bd1c1e9005a7813640cb Spain’s Jon Rahm hits out of the rough on the ninth hole during the first round of the LIV Golf New York tournament at Trump National Bedminster on Aug 6. Spain’s Jon Rahm hits out of the rough on the ninth hole during the first round of the LIV Golf New York tournament at Trump National Bedminster on Aug 6. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hoi-hup-realty-acquires-four-points-sheraton-sydney-us144-6-million The Business Times en 2026-08-31T15:01:56+08:00 Hoi Hup Realty acquires Four Points by Sheraton Sydney for US$144.6 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/103bd57c3010fcb0831a3d79c3582de6816eaa617510b752d49ae8f84da33b87 The hotel is managed by Marriott International under the Four Points by Sheraton brand. The hotel is managed by Marriott International under the Four Points by Sheraton brand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/turkeys-cheap-travel-reputation-being-undone-high-costs The Business Times en 2026-08-31T14:56:26+08:00 Turkey’s cheap travel reputation is being undone by high costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/39c63e4c916a9e45b36a8f174accaadd293c6e6f86cf39e3bc94e23d08b8b295 Tour operators and travel agencies say Turkey’s exchange rate policy and other factors, such as the proximity of the Iran war, are affecting tourists’ appetite to visit the country as well as operators’ ability to continue to market Turkish destinations affordably. Tour operators and travel agencies say Turkey’s exchange rate policy and other factors, such as the proximity of the Iran war, are affecting tourists’ appetite to visit the country as well as operators’ ability to continue to market Turkish destinations affordably. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-driven-cyber-risk-top-concern-global-financial-stability-watchdog-says The Business Times en 2026-08-31T14:55:51+08:00 AI-driven cyber risk is top concern for global financial stability, watchdog says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3ec5c958c38d61dc141a652b9e8cb81c30be3689d72f5a810d7eefab1cacf6c1 Andrew Bailey, who also serves as the BOJ governor, said many countries do not have systems in place to manage the deployment of advanced artificial intelligence models. Andrew Bailey, who also serves as the BOJ governor, said many countries do not have systems in place to manage the deployment of advanced artificial intelligence models. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/chinas-property-stocks-fall-new-rules-upend-presale-funding-playbook The Business Times en 2026-08-31T14:38:23+08:00 China’s property stocks fall as new rules upend presale funding playbook https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8193692a7eb946ad28ddeb368bf25bf643197f0103c1bf1bc21b6d00a2236c25 The collapse of the property sector, entering its sixth year, has been a drag on the world’s second-biggest economy. The collapse of the property sector, entering its sixth year, has been a drag on the world’s second-biggest economy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/toyota-honda-face-biggest-hit-trumps-proposed-50-tariff-canadian-cars The Business Times en 2026-08-31T14:24:20+08:00 Toyota, Honda face biggest hit from Trump’s proposed 50% tariff on Canadian cars https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/357af46fb985b75ca5a4ac717125201a22f76ac5a123af6d14e44d2363c79c15 Toyota, The world’s largest automaker in 2025 said it aims to invest up to US$10 billion over five years to expand its US operations. Toyota, The world’s largest automaker in 2025 said it aims to invest up to US$10 billion over five years to expand its US operations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/im-not-sure-where-bond-market-turmoil-bessent-pushes-back-us-debt-fears The Business Times en 2026-08-31T13:43:56+08:00 ‘I’m not sure where the bond market turmoil is’: Bessent pushes back on US debt fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/30f573482744e3d0e4995439b6853df99ad64dd0d1a6eb8b91804007360a06e8 US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent brushed aside concerns voiced by some US central bank policymakers over the Treasury’s surprise decision to increase bond buybacks. US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent brushed aside concerns voiced by some US central bank policymakers over the Treasury’s surprise decision to increase bond buybacks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/radiant-worlds-senior-china-trader-quits-pressure-builds The Business Times en 2026-08-31T13:31:24+08:00 Radiant World’s senior China trader quits as pressure builds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d04076c5aa59854a7ff0b8807196f9f991f0f60b412eb28b4255f6875b987483 Law enforcement agencies including the US Justice Department and the Singapore police are investigating the company. Law enforcement agencies including the US Justice Department and the Singapore police are investigating the company. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/chinas-three-biggest-airlines-lose-us1-22-billion-first-half-jet-fuel-costs-surge The Business Times en 2026-08-31T13:01:16+08:00 China’s three biggest airlines lose US$1.22 billion in first half as jet fuel costs surge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/31474f47d21b64cf64e53390aca9e5d1abe59299cee8ef2b9d27e194443f685e Flag carrier Air China reported a net loss of 2.3 billion yuan, widening from a 1.81 billion yuan loss a year earlier. Flag carrier Air China reported a net loss of 2.3 billion yuan, widening from a 1.81 billion yuan loss a year earlier. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-orders-military-supply-chain-checks-self-reliance-push The Business Times en 2026-08-31T13:00:40+08:00 China orders military supply chain checks in self-reliance push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d1662cdc15860a9675972df22c330b9c3c7c530afc4e5664431d38b7e2344083 A member of the People’s Liberation Army during a military parade in Beijing in 2025. A member of the People’s Liberation Army during a military parade in Beijing in 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bitcoin-slips-below-us80000-after-kevin-warshs-inflation-vow The Business Times en 2026-08-31T12:40:12+08:00 Bitcoin slips below US$80,000 after Kevin Warsh’s inflation vow https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c5c7d4e8d8880a30b58cfca6172afaf384f59604f6dd7afdb4cd7e00b80e3386 Bitcoin dropped as much as 4 per cent to US$76,871 on Monday, and is now little changed on the week. Bitcoin dropped as much as 4 per cent to US$76,871 on Monday, and is now little changed on the week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/gilstead-court-takes-fourth-stab-en-bloc-sale-s198-million-reserve-price The Business Times en 2026-08-31T12:24:46+08:00 Gilstead Court takes fourth stab at en bloc sale with S$198 million reserve price https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/960ccc60c4f80485714ba51caf3888485d01492802c7b7e040e3e9d3f8daf27f The site can accommodate a five-storey boutique development of up to 98 apartments of 100 sq m each. The site can accommodate a five-storey boutique development of up to 98 apartments of 100 sq m each. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/developing-gillman-barracks-and-sunset-way-dont-mourn-losing-some-green-spaces The Business Times en 2026-08-31T12:16:05+08:00 Developing Gillman Barracks and Sunset Way: Don’t mourn losing some green spaces https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/49912afdcce29e64a843e09966d6c6a816981cb88e2bd5665b9fe8db0c66076a Some of Maju Forest may be lost to make way for new homes. Some of Maju Forest may be lost to make way for new homes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/why-straits-times-index-matters-today The Business Times en 2026-08-31T12:00:00+08:00 Why the Straits Times Index matters today https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff9fd7b4f6e73c00a8760138a9b23b0c83587c7f897ed8890277281b85c4d8c7  The STI gives investors exposure not only to Singapore’s domestic economy but also to regional growth.  The STI gives investors exposure not only to Singapore’s domestic economy but also to regional growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-strict-online-regulation-will-boost-singapores-digital-economy The Business Times en 2026-08-31T12:00:00+08:00 Why strict online regulation will boost Singapore’s digital economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7655122c44a3e0b6fbb2364eba609e84b0b63518595d54eda11e4ed39b43b76d Faster action protects employees, limits business disruption and gives customers greater confidence in Singapore’s digital economy. Faster action protects employees, limits business disruption and gives customers greater confidence in Singapore’s digital economy. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-pm-takaichis-popularity-holds-steady-despite-price-concerns The Business Times en 2026-08-31T11:52:50+08:00 Japan PM Takaichi’s popularity holds steady despite price concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f71ff6e9f9740b4895f6aa9969b72259b73f340d0fa5eda94de010435fcfb4e4 Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi has not given details on how to cover the shortfall of over 4 trillion yen  (US$25 billion) in annual tax revenue after the tax cut is introduced in April. Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi has not given details on how to cover the shortfall of over 4 trillion yen  (US$25 billion) in annual tax revenue after the tax cut is introduced in April. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-firms-dominate-s-e-asia-data-centre-funding-account-98-us11-5-billion-raised-report The Business Times en 2026-08-31T11:33:18+08:00 Singapore firms dominate S-E Asia data centre funding, account for 98% of US$11.5 billion raised: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8f2bca399df9b8d9205728d08b0e9190aad9517ca0fc3d76a1d3d9bf4c614af5 Observers note that Singapore remains a “tier-1” data centre market, suited for high-value inference and sovereign artificial intelligence workloads. Observers note that Singapore remains a “tier-1” data centre market, suited for high-value inference and sovereign artificial intelligence workloads. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/self-claimed-wealth-gurus-who-drove-lamborghinis-now-made-bankrupt-investors-worry-about-their-s5m The Business Times en 2026-08-31T10:47:54+08:00 Self-claimed wealth gurus who drove Lamborghinis now made bankrupt; investors worry about their S$5m https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e1ed30f4cce78825176649dc36aa2ef1e649605e48cc556ca9854310c6b9ed89 Takeshi Lim Jian Bin (centre) with his “brother and sister”, Jason Fong Wai Hong (left) and his then wife, at a restaurant in 2022. Takeshi Lim Jian Bin (centre) with his “brother and sister”, Jason Fong Wai Hong (left) and his then wife, at a restaurant in 2022. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinese-factory-slump-eases-weak-services-signal-uneven-recovery The Business Times en 2026-08-31T10:06:51+08:00 Chinese factory slump eases, but weak services signal uneven recovery https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/954e90d6eb0bddf50f6d254d841b3112455f35050d8507e7eacb0db8e4f7d860 The divergence between manufacturing and service sectors suggests that China will continue to rely on manufacturing and exports to drive growth. The divergence between manufacturing and service sectors suggests that China will continue to rely on manufacturing and exports to drive growth. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/roes-sgx-mid-caps-are-mixed-bag-small-caps-lag The Business Times en 2026-08-31T10:00:00+08:00 ROEs of SGX mid-caps are a mixed bag, small-caps lag https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15da9ed9d08495eb98f959c18ee69980d8f8d396508d762805425344c4164ad3 Return on equity is considered a useful way to assess how effectively a company is deploying shareholders’ capital. Return on equity is considered a useful way to assess how effectively a company is deploying shareholders’ capital. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapores-inaugural-rie2025-report-card-shows-business-rd-spending-64-s9-billion The Business Times en 2026-08-31T10:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s inaugural RIE2025 report card shows business R&D spending up 64% at S$9 billion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/79dc33658334c727738a6182dc11b47bb377fe47db64dee0449a923b6ac0fe57 Industry R&D jobs grew 33% to 32,509 in 2023, with more than seven in 10 of these jobs filled by Singapore residents. Industry R&D jobs grew 33% to 32,509 in 2023, with more than seven in 10 of these jobs filled by Singapore residents. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asian-shares-slip-fed-rate-hike-bets-keep-us-yields-elevated The Business Times en 2026-08-31T09:47:10+08:00 Asian shares slip as Fed rate-hike bets keep US yields elevated https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6ffe0de227bf075e025cc914e92c702b8dc8ce6efd440b5f8fedb98e6c277633 Higher yields combined with geopolitical stress to push Japan’s Nikkei down 0.4%, while South Korean stocks fell 0.1%. Higher yields combined with geopolitical stress to push Japan’s Nikkei down 0.4%, while South Korean stocks fell 0.1%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cnmc-goldmine-ends-8-7-down-after-gold-tumbles-us-fed-inflation-pledge The Business Times en 2026-08-31T09:46:03+08:00 CNMC Goldmine ends 8.7% down after gold tumbles on US Fed inflation pledge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/38f27985e136d548570a3387d2c4a3fefc1dc45b43157ed629dd41b1a71e8e32 CNMC Goldmine’s shareholders on Aug 20 approved the previously Catalist-listed stock’s transfer to the mainboard with effect from Aug 28. CNMC Goldmine’s shareholders on Aug 20 approved the previously Catalist-listed stock’s transfer to the mainboard with effect from Aug 28. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-hits-near-two-week-low-fed-chiefs-hawkish-stance The Business Times en 2026-08-31T09:30:19+08:00 Gold hits near two-week low on Fed chief’s hawkish stance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab3d0dd33967ed2dac79f5304ccdf15f2f76c2a1862243cce3b585940289bbbe Though viewed as a hedge against inflation, gold typically loses appeal in a rising interest rate environment as it does not yield interest. Though viewed as a hedge against inflation, gold typically loses appeal in a rising interest rate environment as it does not yield interest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-factory-output-edges-despite-mid-east-headwinds The Business Times en 2026-08-31T08:49:18+08:00 Japan’s factory output edges up despite Mid-East headwinds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b45c5c98e8f46bc384aac169e749bef4c70e77d15e6576aab87e5f99af16af2d Industries that recorded increases in output included production machinery, inorganic and organic chemicals and electronic components and devices. Industries that recorded increases in output included production machinery, inorganic and organic chemicals and electronic components and devices. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bessent-says-iranian-money-not-ok-warns-banks-weekly-sanctions-pressure-country The Business Times en 2026-08-31T08:48:23+08:00 Bessent says Iranian money ‘not ok’, warns banks of weekly sanctions to pressure country https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0bc938c6227d458b882141613d9066c01dc16a5572afad1e5e2f650d18263320 Banks will be the initial focus of the sanctions, to signal to them that “‘it’s not okay to have Iranian money”, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Aug 30. Banks will be the initial focus of the sanctions, to signal to them that “‘it’s not okay to have Iranian money”, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Aug 30. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-comfortdelgro-esr-reit-frasers-property-centurion-fuyu The Business Times en 2026-08-31T08:40:18+08:00 Stocks to watch: ComfortDelGro, ESR-Reit, Frasers Property, Centurion, Fuyu https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d53ec2596eb3589974dd109bd0aaac4dfcf975571198bd85cc51f563a09c2f13 Adrian Chui, chief executive and executive director of ESR-Reit’s manager, will be stepping down and the search for his replacement has begun. Adrian Chui, chief executive and executive director of ESR-Reit’s manager, will be stepping down and the search for his replacement has begun. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/australias-star-entertainment-warns-tough-conditions-persist-after-annual-loss The Business Times en 2026-08-31T08:36:53+08:00 Australia’s Star Entertainment warns tough conditions to persist after annual loss https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6652ffc48cc0166cc01a11ee8e0eb0799372ddedf74b3b2f8386ae75fe81c301 Star Entertainment reported a statutory net loss after tax of A$307.3 million (US$220.03 million) for the fiscal year ended Jun 30. Star Entertainment reported a statutory net loss after tax of A$307.3 million (US$220.03 million) for the fiscal year ended Jun 30. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/byd-profit-rises-first-time-5-quarters-overseas-growth-pointing-way-out-china-car-slump The Business Times en 2026-08-31T08:25:30+08:00 BYD profit rises for first time in 5 quarters on overseas growth, pointing the way out of China car slump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dde0c93bc29d24e18dffccf0fde17434a9338186983c9c353aee0863cb2a8b93 Exports are a big reason why analysts predict BYD’s earnings rebound will accelerate through the end of 2026. Exports are a big reason why analysts predict BYD’s earnings rebound will accelerate through the end of 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/shein-ceo-sky-xus-wealth-slumps-us15-billion-after-whittled-down-ipo The Business Times en 2026-08-31T08:20:42+08:00 Shein CEO Sky Xu’s wealth slumps US$15 billion after whittled-down IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/136f0d43ec1beff9ec9b36ad7675584dc1cd9a6625024e924c33d00c22b8d0c1 Sky Xu’s fortunes have turned as Shein firm battles tariffs, political scrutiny and growing competition.   Sky Xu’s fortunes have turned as Shein firm battles tariffs, political scrutiny and growing competition.   https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/flood-catastrophe-nepal-asked-china-early-warnings-risks-mounted The Business Times en 2026-08-31T08:12:35+08:00 Before flood catastrophe, Nepal asked China for early warnings as risks mounted https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b2bbf948e567eb78c5e8f951061091b9c3be348c6a6ec288ff0ca0596ee77c7 A resident surveys houses destroyed by the flash flood next to the river in Devighat, Nepal, Aug 30, 2026. A resident surveys houses destroyed by the flash flood next to the river in Devighat, Nepal, Aug 30, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/g20-countries-should-consider-more-trade-barriers-china-cut-imbalances-bessent The Business Times en 2026-08-31T07:33:49+08:00 G20 countries should consider more trade barriers with China to cut imbalances: Bessent https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f580cbc65aab156bbe72eec917cbbda98dc118b1cb1f7d5ad679a8c29b95f5cc US Treasury Secretary Bessent (left) and US Federal Reserve chair Warsh in Asheville, North Carolina, for the G20 finance leaders meeting on Aug 30. US Treasury Secretary Bessent (left) and US Federal Reserve chair Warsh in Asheville, North Carolina, for the G20 finance leaders meeting on Aug 30.