https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global-economy-resilient-no-room-complacency-imf-committee-head-says-amid-russia-tensions The Business Times en 2026-10-18T10:39:13+08:00 Global economy resilient but ‘no room for complacency’, IMF committee head says amid Russia tensions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bbc427a0e8f9f036aede48336205d3ae83f04853d32ba4ea7f01628ebc5087a4 International Monetary and Financial Committee chair Mohammed Al-Jadaan (left) and IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva on Oct 17. International Monetary and Financial Committee chair Mohammed Al-Jadaan (left) and IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva on Oct 17. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/ai-funding-fears-puncture-rally-asias-high-flying-picks-and-shovels-stocks The Business Times en 2026-10-18T09:49:30+08:00 AI funding fears puncture rally in Asia’s high-flying picks-and-shovels stocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdc1e2272fd97275410e0ff843adc6263d7fbfb5f0f2c87bd11f2bd47de59c95 The stakes are particularly high for Asian equities, where the AI buildout has become a dominant investment theme. The stakes are particularly high for Asian equities, where the AI buildout has become a dominant investment theme. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/why-killer-switch-tackle-europes-trade-issues-china-may-not-be-so-straightforward?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T09:12:30+08:00 Why a ‘killer switch’ to tackle Europe’s trade issues with China may not be so straightforward https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/967f56eedc7c5d69c00fbe0b180f62185d1531fe5c3af17023a8f38ee196fd7e China has volunteered to cut by almost half its exports of electric vehicles to Europe in a recent trade deal. China has volunteered to cut by almost half its exports of electric vehicles to Europe in a recent trade deal. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/limits-chinas-trade-concessions-europe?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T09:00:00+08:00 The limits of China’s trade concessions to Europe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e36aa15738560c0adcaf9ad7667a8cba8229d0df11c7850708666bf7b8ebd8ac An "In Europe For Europe" sign beside an XPeng EV at the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, on Oct 13. An "In Europe For Europe" sign beside an XPeng EV at the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, on Oct 13. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/sm-lee-calls-renewed-tripartite-ties-safeguard-port-jobs-amid-ai-trade-headwinds?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T08:39:04+08:00 SM Lee calls for renewed tripartite ties to safeguard port jobs amid AI, trade headwinds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4425e11411bf9d8041ab05f7e1099a68498f8dcfb162974b0288fa371a49f1ec Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong called on unions and leaders at the PSA to work with the government to help workers adapt through continuous reskilling just like in the past. Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong called on unions and leaders at the PSA to work with the government to help workers adapt through continuous reskilling just like in the past. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/lagarde-says-sustainable-finances-key-economic-stability The Business Times en 2026-10-17T16:16:40+08:00 Lagarde says sustainable finances key for economic stability https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a97b66d6067fe0b399bdb0ca6adc5302ca276e19387f68e6aef122d9bd1599e1 ECB president Christine Lagarde says more than 30 central banks have expressed interest in the Eurosystem’s enhanced repo facility. ECB president Christine Lagarde says more than 30 central banks have expressed interest in the Eurosystem’s enhanced repo facility. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropic-pitches-ai-safety-bill-lawmakers The Business Times en 2026-10-17T15:50:05+08:00 Anthropic pitches AI safety bill to lawmakers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b947eede83fade31c1e57d5db454b1bfdb564f88f99d6f8b7a607e80f618348 The proposal suggests the government could block the release of an AI model if it’s determined to imminently risk killing or injuring more than 50 people. The proposal suggests the government could block the release of an AI model if it’s determined to imminently risk killing or injuring more than 50 people. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-posts-us1-99-trillion-budget-gap-2026-spending-rise The Business Times en 2026-10-17T15:34:47+08:00 US posts US$1.99 trillion budget gap for 2026 on spending rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be2bc175d652d7c8f388561056e4cc57f4bd873aa876c81868bce131a86164d4 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has singled out tariff refunds as a key to the wider deficit.  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has singled out tariff refunds as a key to the wider deficit.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/foreign-holdings-us-treasuries-rise-almost-1-year-low The Business Times en 2026-10-17T15:15:02+08:00 Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rise from almost 1-year low https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2cd5677c6454abee3329b56f5addb45a09d717eecc04aad72bbc75d04b2dcd1 Overseas holdings have climbed more than US$83 billion from July. Overseas holdings have climbed more than US$83 billion from July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/big-us-bank-stocks-log-worst-weekly-losing-streak-2008 The Business Times en 2026-10-17T14:31:20+08:00 Big US bank stocks log worst weekly losing streak since 2008 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b5cbe8e1f3604b9c15b93b6173aaac2b20e9d2badbb9c8079ee969be0606627 Citigroup, State Street, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley are among the worst performers on the gauge. Citigroup, State Street, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley are among the worst performers on the gauge. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/apple-says-iphone-duo-demand-extraordinary-after-delivery-delays The Business Times en 2026-10-17T13:16:42+08:00 Apple says iPhone Duo demand extraordinary after delivery delays https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4ad741cbefe2dda9191607ddf3bf7fef079b9ddbb74f0c41ac2f9c079512ed0d iPhone Duo is the first foldable iPhone. iPhone Duo is the first foldable iPhone. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/chinese-stocks-turn-biggest-losers-global-ai-trade-stumbles The Business Times en 2026-10-17T12:11:03+08:00 Chinese stocks turn biggest losers as global AI trade stumbles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6479c69f2a35a3a6e20e0f7ec572ac32a3a16131be7c72625ef82c8361e6b88c Enthusiasm has since unravelled as scrutiny of future demand and earnings prospects hit Chinese stocks the hardest. Enthusiasm has since unravelled as scrutiny of future demand and earnings prospects hit Chinese stocks the hardest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/travel-platform-klook-technology-files-withdraw-us-listing The Business Times en 2026-10-17T11:14:32+08:00 Travel platform Klook Technology files to withdraw US listing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b25ee6ca6f05a5c1901c73475978ed43ee8bb126ea22081305057079d24dfbe Klook offers bookings for tours, attractions, transport and other travel experiences across a wide range of locations globally. Klook offers bookings for tours, attractions, transport and other travel experiences across a wide range of locations globally. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/eu-carmakers-hail-deal-emissions-opens-door-uk The Business Times en 2026-10-17T10:35:16+08:00 EU carmakers hail deal on emissions that opens door to the UK https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/85754dd93b813536147b54ede6e8a6fbd55d9e21ae5ed1f60e6d1c21dbd339dd Stellantis welcomes the agreement as “an important step toward finalising the European automotive package”. Stellantis welcomes the agreement as “an important step toward finalising the European automotive package”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/global-hedge-funds-hammered-ai-sell-week-asia-managers-lead-losses The Business Times en 2026-10-17T09:53:34+08:00 Global hedge funds hammered by AI sell-off this week, Asia managers lead losses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/41980b9af913704fc1259a320d1c5d2cbdad6640b860febdfd4effe077d4221a AI-related technology stocks including CoreWeave are under renewed pressure. AI-related technology stocks including CoreWeave are under renewed pressure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/oil-touches-us110-barrel-first-time-may-middle-east-russia-supply-fears The Business Times en 2026-10-17T09:06:56+08:00 Oil touches US$110 a barrel for first time since May on Middle East, Russia supply fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7d9a2b2f5ddf20c92fce301191e480237272ae8b5d85f670c078994ca8d01d12 Energy Aspects says WTI and Brent have reversed earlier losses amid rumours of attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. Energy Aspects says WTI and Brent have reversed earlier losses amid rumours of attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/europe-shares-close-out-best-week-june-earnings-soften-blow-tech-sell The Business Times en 2026-10-17T08:28:58+08:00 Europe: Shares close out best week since June as earnings soften blow from tech sell-off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rises 0.7% to 644.74 points. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rises 0.7% to 644.74 points. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-down-sharply-worries-about-ai-trade-high-oil-prices-weigh The Business Times en 2026-10-17T08:18:53+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends down sharply; worries about AI trade, high oil prices weigh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a0e3c42838caa1e116b6715104f40678411ad1c7b6a6adeefcb4dd4a53fa17a image of wall street The Nasdaq has extended losses from earlier in the week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/2026-bmw-i7-review-buyers-bmws-flagship-have-one-surprising-trait?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-17T07:00:00+08:00 2026 BMW i7 review: Buyers of BMW’s flagship have one surprising trait https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c61556af070d5c58f7fe5332e6ef0e012b37cc17f57353e955458adc680a123d The i7 50 xDrive gets BMW’s latest-generation battery cells, which stretch the claimed range to 728 km on a good day. The i7 50 xDrive gets BMW’s latest-generation battery cells, which stretch the claimed range to 728 km on a good day. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/ferraris-s2-1-million-ev-trips-light-fantastic?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-17T07:00:00+08:00 Ferrari’s S$2.1 million EV trips the light fantastic https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/37023750605595d33b287b5c06e7737b1d757e5621f46e148555b4d713f98314 On the Ferrari Luce, Emanuele Carando, global head of product marketing, says: “We didn’t want to make a copycat of what we already had.” On the Ferrari Luce, Emanuele Carando, global head of product marketing, says: “We didn’t want to make a copycat of what we already had.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-manufacturing-output-rises-september?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T22:53:51+08:00 US manufacturing output rises in September https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f11b31b47a6667f2789de28114881e10ad3ff2e8eb0191b13a1e05e13ad4bbd0 Factory production was previously estimated to have dropped 0.3% in August. Output advanced 1.1% on a year-over-year basis in September. Factory production was previously estimated to have dropped 0.3% in August. Output advanced 1.1% on a year-over-year basis in September. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bank-america-taps-high-grade-bond-market-after-turbulent-week?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T22:16:09+08:00 Bank of America taps high-grade bond market after turbulent week https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a1561b92c8e496ebf29cff64a2177330e1941079ed6592c5816fb719dcc0d2e1 The Bank of America was the only one of the six big Wall Street banks that did not tap the market in the third quarter, raising just US$17 billion so far in 2026. The Bank of America was the only one of the six big Wall Street banks that did not tap the market in the third quarter, raising just US$17 billion so far in 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/nvidia-backed-coreweave-stock-bond-set-weekly-plunge-rate-hike-fears-hit-ai-bet?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T21:53:30+08:00 Nvidia-backed CoreWeave stock, bond set for weekly plunge as rate-hike fears hit AI bet https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b9a5ffb2af06f011aff759b7fabd590ab56cef70dfbcb1584bf31e12a40a7a8 CoreWeave’s stock has already lost about a fifth of its value, or nearly 9.6 billion, so far in October. CoreWeave’s stock has already lost about a fifth of its value, or nearly 9.6 billion, so far in October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/deluge-shares-close-6-7-higher-first-day-mainboard-listing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T21:51:58+08:00 Deluge shares close 6.7% higher on first day of mainboard listing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2a612e3da492ad1e8ae57c45c3f5d90e6f1a6bf8e9bdb190f189b58e010c05ec Deluge chairman Vincent Cheo (left) and CEO Lee Wai Wah at the company’s listing ceremony at the Singapore Exchange. Deluge chairman Vincent Cheo (left) and CEO Lee Wai Wah at the company’s listing ceremony at the Singapore Exchange. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bank-japan-chief-cant-tolerate-underlying-inflation-further-over-2?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T21:39:10+08:00 Bank of Japan chief ‘can’t tolerate’ underlying inflation further over 2% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/72f21122f924f2c9f29dc60a36fb6fb4dc90f25ecf2c5293d2bcb34f126623f7 Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda’s comments come as investors closely scrutinise the central bank’s trajectory, following its September rate hike. Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda’s comments come as investors closely scrutinise the central bank’s trajectory, following its September rate hike. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/wall-street-futures-subdued-tech-wobbles-again-tesla-gains?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T20:51:23+08:00 Wall Street futures subdued as tech wobbles again; Tesla gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/373b0f83c86e27c8f0d28ea503aa5822cf7f05bb4983ff5d1e3f396a47e76c4d A nearly 1% fall in oil prices offers some support, though Brent crude remains above the US$100-a-barrel mark. A nearly 1% fall in oil prices offers some support, though Brent crude remains above the US$100-a-barrel mark. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-treasuries-slide-global-stocks-recovery-clips-haven-rally?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T20:32:54+08:00 US Treasuries slide as global stocks recovery clips haven rally https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f7b556875ebde2b8202a703c121d531dc812b57c2d26672a729d6f8d3cc0f06 US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh has done nothing to dispel market expectations that the US central bank will hold interest rates steady when it meets at the end of October. US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh has done nothing to dispel market expectations that the US central bank will hold interest rates steady when it meets at the end of October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/greenback-heads-weekly-fall-investors-gauge-ai-sell-impact?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T20:09:22+08:00 Greenback heads for weekly fall as investors gauge AI sell-off impact https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b173fd0d60669763b05fedbd7fb91fc086478fadf80738b4c4e7f6a6674c8bf9 Markets assign an 87% probability to the US Federal Reserve keeping rates unchanged later in October, going by the CME FedWatch Tool. Markets assign an 87% probability to the US Federal Reserve keeping rates unchanged later in October, going by the CME FedWatch Tool. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sgx-regco-engages-listed-plantation-firms-over-haze-warns-regulatory-action?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T20:08:34+08:00 SGX RegCo engages listed plantation firms over haze, warns of regulatory action https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a8e2106467e343a7791a0da534600b59a4bcce40ed323415f35e7f7285810c4a Air quality has deteriorated sharply across Singapore, with the central region’s 24-hour PSI reaching the “very unhealthy” range at midnight on Friday. Air quality has deteriorated sharply across Singapore, with the central region’s 24-hour PSI reaching the “very unhealthy” range at midnight on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-imposes-us116-million-fines-over-manipulation-sinar-mas-prajogo-linked-stocks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T20:06:17+08:00 Indonesia imposes US$116 million in fines over manipulation of Sinar Mas, Prajogo-linked stocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e7b45fc387ef78df9ed1d878449f21b1871b34fdbf419927f35cc2f76c967931 Global index provider MSCI has flagged concerns over Indonesian markets’ transparency, ownership concentration and investability. Global index provider MSCI has flagged concerns over Indonesian markets’ transparency, ownership concentration and investability. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wee-hur-enters-singapore-student-housing-market-1398-bed-ntu-project?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T19:31:55+08:00 Wee Hur enters Singapore student housing market with 1,398-bed NTU project https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/61081f7b0930db23e130bad21df5247ac44622c68a1fecce1c5f2b7b8278af1f The project is expected to be Singapore’s largest privately developed and operated student accommodation facility within an autonomous university campus. The project is expected to be Singapore’s largest privately developed and operated student accommodation facility within an autonomous university campus. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/moe-consider-closing-schools-o-level-exams-may-be-postponed-if-haze-turns-hazardous-desmond-lee?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T19:12:33+08:00 MOE to consider closing schools, O-level exams may be postponed if haze turns hazardous: Desmond Lee https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b0df59d749e53c07adf20c6eba7055de3016a8bf9adf1f6a07c7927413d0fbdb Education Minister Desmond Lee said on Oct 16 that the ministry wants to minimise disruption for students. Education Minister Desmond Lee said on Oct 16 that the ministry wants to minimise disruption for students. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-216-singapores-multi-fuel-bunkering-bet-listed-companies-hazy-haze-risk?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 216: Singapore’s multi-fuel bunkering bet; listed companies hazy on haze risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c9cb6ad47c646ea93027ac71e7db669e352aae10175d2f89093e2ef6b416338a Global shipping vessels are increasingly set up with dual-fuel engines. Global shipping vessels are increasingly set up with dual-fuel engines. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-162?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 16) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57959883e947870ed64adcecd18ab20a56043bb4718343f45c56908c42fcf1a6 Singapore will issue preventive measure notices to firms found to be causing fires contributing to the current haze episode. Singapore will issue preventive measure notices to firms found to be causing fires contributing to the current haze episode. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-moves-prop-equity-market-selling-curbs-buybacks The Business Times en 2026-10-16T18:34:00+08:00 China moves to prop up equity market with selling curbs, buybacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e2cf801310e5b237b6b082bd20347380df2961fdfae7b76e4ece8b8c708eb150 An investor looks at an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in Beijing, China. China has moved to stabilise its equity market by urging companies and state funds to buy shares while guiding some investors to curb selling, sources said. The interventions reflect mounting concern in Beijing over market fragility and an urgent push to prevent selling pressure from cascading into a downward spiral. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-should-prepare-prolonged-haze-until-november-says-grace-fu?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T18:06:19+08:00 Singapore should prepare for prolonged haze until November, says Grace Fu https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/576ff49a0b91b6b7f8e0475d3391ea2a8790e0029a7d5bb695054a23cbd1a5e1 Singapore’s mask stocks are sufficient, despite temporary shortages at some retail outlets due to increased demand. Singapore’s mask stocks are sufficient, despite temporary shortages at some retail outlets due to increased demand. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sumitomo-life-targets-acquisitions-south-east-asia-us The Business Times en 2026-10-16T17:54:10+08:00 Sumitomo Life targets acquisitions in South-east Asia, US https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4965171ac9339b53aeae62996acee80906919ac17028e9c5d908caf41a10e8a2 Sumitomo Life’s Yukinori Takada says the firm has set aside as much as one trillion yen for investment under its mid-term plan. Sumitomo Life’s Yukinori Takada says the firm has set aside as much as one trillion yen for investment under its mid-term plan. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-rise-0-2-friday-exports-surge-palm-oil-counters-slide?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T17:54:09+08:00 Singapore stocks rise 0.2% on Friday as exports surge; palm oil counters slide https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7a40e35e8ae3d2e7cffa9e420fc5817afbbfbc7663fff62094062e8fa9c3736f Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 366 to 193.  Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 366 to 193.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uk-watchdog-proposes-tougher-scrutiny-microsoft-software?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T17:54:08+08:00 UK watchdog proposes tougher scrutiny of Microsoft software https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b191c8b64efb218ead5ddf9bf1902adc19adaac97a133b0227442578b5ad57a Microsoft says it “does not share (the Competition and Markets Authority’s) views in its proposed decision on business software solutions”. Microsoft says it “does not share (the Competition and Markets Authority’s) views in its proposed decision on business software solutions”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/higher-longer-testing-asias-ai-trade?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T17:46:00+08:00 Higher for longer is testing Asia’s AI trade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c90fd81e01bd9b3d4f4e70940a546d567144af37f409ca6218ccc020fcb5d60f Is there a widening chasm between AI infrastructure hype and actual cash flow generation? Is there a widening chasm between AI infrastructure hype and actual cash flow generation? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-identifies-7-firms-responsible-haze-fires-notices-issued-urging-action-grace-fu?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T17:31:50+08:00 Singapore identifies 7 firms responsible for haze fires, notices issued urging action: Grace Fu https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6267df0b04c6ba8ea81149dda47e2525b7c0b31199c7a2ebf5ba7354f4f85ecd Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau has reminded employers of their legal obligations to protect workers from the haze. Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau has reminded employers of their legal obligations to protect workers from the haze. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-high-sulphur-marine-fuel-market-seeing-supply-squeeze-argus?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T17:28:30+08:00 Singapore’s high-sulphur marine fuel market seeing supply squeeze: Argus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a92465ccf752b3598942c031fbcd98eac394e0d4c6a5dc2959dc9e3a0f19e431 The tight supply in Singapore’s high-sulphur marine fuel market is fuelled by a sharp drop of supply from Russia and disruption to Middle Eastern tanker flows. The tight supply in Singapore’s high-sulphur marine fuel market is fuelled by a sharp drop of supply from Russia and disruption to Middle Eastern tanker flows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/snef-names-poon-hong-yuen-next-ceo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T17:05:43+08:00 SNEF names Poon Hong Yuen as next CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/90d8cb7c8eae8f82b6b141057a567ec16205e4b0ac6780e433fcdd558254b881 SNEF chief executive Hao Shuo (left) and Poon Hong Yuen, who takes over as CEO on Dec 1. SNEF chief executive Hao Shuo (left) and Poon Hong Yuen, who takes over as CEO on Dec 1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-risks-may-exceed-opportunities-without-safeguards-and-ethical-framework-imf-chief?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T16:55:10+08:00 AI risks may exceed opportunities without safeguards and ethical framework: IMF chief https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2a77fc84f075352312a1cb39be64dd82e06a54e1d5ae446794f2de0e9b34c180 International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva says the bigger question now is how to create guardrails for a technology that is evolving so rapidly. International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva says the bigger question now is how to create guardrails for a technology that is evolving so rapidly. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/celine-dion-harry-styles-concerts-get-ai-sound-upgrade The Business Times en 2026-10-16T16:41:40+08:00 Celine Dion, Harry Styles concerts get an AI sound upgrade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/78698f3064af206fbf4e0814d6a5df9312981af2e6c6c78d2740c0b852d4e59c Celine Dion on stage at the Plenitude Arena near Paris. The whole audiovisual and acoustic system used at the Canadian singer’s concert reportedly cost north of one million euros.  Celine Dion on stage at the Plenitude Arena near Paris. The whole audiovisual and acoustic system used at the Canadian singer’s concert reportedly cost north of one million euros.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/toyota-debut-its-own-version-tesla-ev-making-tech-china?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T15:58:42+08:00 Toyota to debut its own version of Tesla EV-making tech in China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/de64ba36e3eeee1135d7de113e0128c50db4956b8f95f5fc1484a86740564c1d Toyota and its European peers have been contending with a shrinking market in China, where consumers are shying away from expensive purchases due to an ongoing real-estate crisis. Toyota and its European peers have been contending with a shrinking market in China, where consumers are shying away from expensive purchases due to an ongoing real-estate crisis. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/singapore-smes-expansionary-mode-despite-uneven-outlook-ocbc?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T15:33:08+08:00 Singapore SMEs in expansionary mode despite uneven outlook: OCBC https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1edf0e5d9a76dd8415479f7181392e89c6f8315f295d05375b911ae9d88fc57c The OCBC SME Index is up at 51.9 in Q3, from 51.3 in the previous quarter. The OCBC SME Index is up at 51.9 in Q3, from 51.3 in the previous quarter. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-remains-analysts-pick-ahead-q3-earnings-after-singapore-banks-share-slump?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T15:26:22+08:00 DBS remains analysts’ pick ahead of Q3 earnings after Singapore banks’ share slump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e7022a681fd05dfb036e1c8db6c04acb7590f7d2c5b32a06a96463bef3931ca9 People walk past ATMs of UOB, OCBC and DBS in Singapore. Analysts have flagged that the Q3 earnings of Singapore’s three banks might miss market forecasts. Analysts have flagged that the Q3 earnings of Singapore’s three banks might miss market forecasts. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/feds-warsh-sees-us-resilience-mum-rate-path-view?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T15:24:58+08:00 Fed’s Warsh sees US resilience, mum on rate-path view https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6e6df68af1c862510a18df0806c7b744e4a8e7e324e549af23cab5e40205bdd2 US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh’s decision to skirt the near-term policy decision and stick to broader economic themes leaves intact the expectation of the Fed not hiking in October. US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh’s decision to skirt the near-term policy decision and stick to broader economic themes leaves intact the expectation of the Fed not hiking in October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/malaysia-budget-2027-key-sector-winners-and-laggards-amid-wage-hikes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T15:13:55+08:00 Malaysia Budget 2027: Key sector winners and laggards amid wage hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e5ebad70a6a03d89d3d611b600afb498810e801a0af490532f78c2f8cbd469e5 Plantations sector are among the hardest hit by rising labour costs resulting from the higher minimum wage. Plantations sector are among the hardest hit by rising labour costs resulting from the higher minimum wage. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/renewed-policy-support-lifts-rupee-record-low-brink-best-week-march?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T15:01:09+08:00 Renewed policy support lifts rupee from record-low brink to best week since March https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2404b76539cbbd1d3678700fb2405005865faad508a3f9c389e062525c4b3c30 The Reserve Bank of India will further tighten monetary conditions to counter capital outflows and raise the cost of betting against the rupee, sources and analysts say. The Reserve Bank of India will further tighten monetary conditions to counter capital outflows and raise the cost of betting against the rupee, sources and analysts say. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/how-three-couples-may-plan-their-annuities The Business Times en 2026-10-16T15:00:00+08:00 How three couples may plan their annuities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/824b1bb0c59d1ecb1f2488cffb346e5d87a368b12c1837571cb8578fdb991125 Maximising CPF Ordinary Account and Retirement Account balances may suit wealthier families in that it does not compromise these individuals’ flexibility or liquidity. Maximising CPF Ordinary Account and Retirement Account balances may suit wealthier families in that it does not compromise these individuals’ flexibility or liquidity. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mpa-chairman-loh-khum-yean-join-mas-board-nov-1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T14:54:59+08:00 MPA chairman Loh Khum Yean to join MAS board from Nov 1 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4735695c3153e48d9ab783fb7b876c3353c6e892bad7abdda0b8a2e8d2b1f88c Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore chairman Loh Khum Yean. Loh is a former permanent secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (Public Service Division), Ministry of Law, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Manpower. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapores-worsening-haze-threatens-business-activity-gdp-impact-limited-analysts?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T14:35:09+08:00 Singapore’s worsening haze threatens business activity, but GDP impact ‘limited’: analysts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/41345d7cd72152060229f73e84d0f94a565eede4cbbe96f98e7eaf4b84d2c7d6 Haze seen in Singapore’s Central Business District. Singapore has registered “unhealthy” PSI readings for 12 days in a row – the longest continuous stretch of poor air quality in the country since a 14-day streak in 2015. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/middle-east-war-affects-singapores-september-bunker-sales?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T14:15:30+08:00 Middle East war affects Singapore’s September bunker sales https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab1e7055450421a2f6967a1146a8fe195a3224858b1dc20aa66d47935bd3fbe1 Singapore’s sales of marine fuel are down 1% both month on month and year on year, at over 4.7 million tonnes. Singapore’s sales of marine fuel are down 1% both month on month and year on year, at over 4.7 million tonnes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/good-class-bungalow-market-activity-picks-pace-realistic-pricing?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T14:00:00+08:00 Good Class Bungalow market activity picks up pace on ‘realistic’ pricing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4d70705038e6a0b06fd0484c33e3f68523b2a28af7e8706586f5585c37151079 A house in White House Park that is currently on the market. Bungalows in GCB Areas are subject to strict planning conditions. A house in White House Park that is currently on the market. Bungalows in GCB Areas are subject to strict planning conditions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-growth-tops-forecasts-ai-boom-drives-export-surge The Business Times en 2026-10-16T13:39:12+08:00 Malaysia’s growth tops forecasts as AI boom drives export surge https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e2ab837552b0c5ea9e21eb1d72354f421cc793518945aaa17a57e75064ae48f The better-than-expected reading underscores the resilience of Malaysia’s economy, even as growth moderates from a strong first half.  The better-than-expected reading underscores the resilience of Malaysia’s economy, even as growth moderates from a strong first half.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/reliance-pushes-back-musk-questions-starlinks-delay-india The Business Times en 2026-10-16T13:18:21+08:00 Reliance pushes back as Musk questions Starlink’s delay in India https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1fe04b2cdccdd88ee904f83b6c0c2e56d15ab5ea1524d9f4a1e3aeee7ed063f4 Reliance Industries Jio telecoms logo is displayed on a screen during a cricket match at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, India Reliance said Jio entered India’s crowded telecom market in 2016 as the newest player, with no customers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mazda-opens-dedicated-ev-showroom-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-16T12:30:00+08:00 Mazda opens dedicated EV showroom in Singapore  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fd0a89b13ba189b77cc9a75abfb6c9743e9a0cf8d4dd2f0d967b253860cc0422 The carmaker’s 6e sedan at the Mazda EV Studio. Located near the Alexandra/Leng Kee automotive belt, the 322 sq m facility can display five cars. The carmaker’s 6e sedan at the Mazda EV Studio. Located near the Alexandra/Leng Kee automotive belt, the 322 sq m facility can display five cars. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/fund-managers-quit-trade-their-own-money-taiwan-stock-boom The Business Times en 2026-10-16T12:15:27+08:00 Fund managers quit to trade their own money in Taiwan stock boom https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/43ac9644ec26c8096a9017d098970125aadbbf25e091fb1d44a5fe22aabe0db4 Taiwan’s benchmark stock index soared 62% this year to become the world’s best-performing major equity gauge, adding about US$1.8 trillion in market capitalisation. Taiwan’s benchmark stock index soared 62% this year to become the world’s best-performing major equity gauge, adding about US$1.8 trillion in market capitalisation. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/wealth-accumulates-attention-does-not The Business Times en 2026-10-16T12:00:00+08:00 Wealth accumulates. Attention does not https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c8ba9448aca217c5b86f9116a9209b1f86fbbd79e5ed5ad9cb9d01ecee3cb3a7 Senior executives, founders and business owners tend to accumulate financial complexity during the same years in which their professional lives become more demanding. Senior executives, founders and business owners tend to accumulate financial complexity during the same years in which their professional lives become more demanding. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/tesla-showcases-long-awaited-roadster-aerial-tricks The Business Times en 2026-10-16T11:18:51+08:00 Tesla showcases long-awaited Roadster with aerial tricks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b463c6b4aff287598796f7e6c7a6fbb090ff0be35d451ba98026486dd3370077 The demonstration of the Roadster, held at a SpaceX rocket testing facility and livestreamed online, came after years of promises to bring back the model. The demonstration of the Roadster, held at a SpaceX rocket testing facility and livestreamed online, came after years of promises to bring back the model. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/why-haze-so-bad-south-east-asia-year The Business Times en 2026-10-16T11:00:58+08:00 Why is the haze so bad in South-east Asia this year? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/86787e07ec659798d8213eeadd6519cd936d4ad69a73928d1dd9a941df7997b8 A burned palm-oil plantation in West Kalimantan, Indonesia on Aug 30. Emissions from Indonesia’s fires have been the highest in the world for a month. A burned palm-oil plantation in West Kalimantan, Indonesia on Aug 30. Emissions from Indonesia’s fires have been the highest in the world for a month.