https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/europes-stoxx-600-posts-biggest-drop-three-weeks-banks-tumble-and-oil-climbs The Business Times en 2026-10-23T06:01:59+08:00 Europe's Stoxx 600 posts biggest drop in three weeks as banks tumble and oil climbs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3842468f086d4d17c472c73ed5d487ac678dd8f3561e7892e88f8b36ae4ac5cd Investor worries about the sustainability and profitability of massive AI spending revived concerns that triggered several tech sell-offs in 2026.  Investor worries about the sustainability and profitability of massive AI spending revived concerns that triggered several tech sell-offs in 2026.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sp-500-nasdaq-end-sharply-lower-revived-ai-doubts-ignite-tech-sell The Business Times en 2026-10-23T05:55:46+08:00 S&P 500, Nasdaq end sharply lower as revived AI doubts ignite tech sell-off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/23a8bb26e80e5179c4e2c669b8d64e49c19d65d9bec192550be7b19baafdb2b3 “Investors are starting to realise that there are some holes in the AI story,” said a senior wealth adviser & market strategist at Murphy & Sylvest. “Investors are starting to realise that there are some holes in the AI story,” said a senior wealth adviser & market strategist at Murphy & Sylvest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/asean-youth-employment-rebuilding-bargain-young-workers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-23T05:00:00+08:00 Asean youth employment: Rebuilding the bargain with young workers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d1a6bc7135390a43c0a40c74a51ea3bf2032b5e9341b8c2df8e5b9b4b2dd8f9d Has the employment bargain between companies and younger people fundamentally changed? Has the employment bargain between companies and younger people fundamentally changed? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/tabla-launches-leadership-exchange-series-dialogue-singapore-india-bilateral-relations?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T23:32:21+08:00 tabla! launches Leadership Exchange Series with dialogue on Singapore-India bilateral relations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b53bb5248adccdc6fb92f60948a52d177af2d07869b05052864ae44e4eebced Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Energy, Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang (centre) speaking at the tabla! Leadership Exchange Series on Oct 21. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Energy, Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang (centre) speaking at the tabla! Leadership Exchange Series on Oct 21. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/tsh-resources-reports-274-hot-spots-within-estate-boundaries-after-sgx-queries-over-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T22:23:37+08:00 TSH Resources reports 274 hot spots within estate boundaries after SGX queries over haze https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e0846d0eb2e7f0897dac176d6b955c0eee4e82a11b2bf37082092fa56cf802da Smoke rises from a wildfire in a peat forest in Mempawah in West Kalimantan province, Indonesia. TSH Resources operates 36,000 hectares of planted areas in Kalimantan and Sumatra, according to its 2025 annual report. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-opens-lower-ai-jitters-return-oil-rises The Business Times en 2026-10-22T22:16:27+08:00 Wall Street opens lower as AI jitters return, oil rises https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ff905eddd4323b836d50a6d89ebd04b929ca1d91612e0b6c85f0b59425c40529 The Nasdaq Composite dropped 394.5 points, or 1.48 per cent, to 26,308.407 on Thursday. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 394.5 points, or 1.48 per cent, to 26,308.407 on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/ebay-axe-9-staff-second-round-job-cuts-2026 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T22:07:12+08:00 eBay to axe 9% of staff in second round of job cuts in 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/67eb41d958d604b9ba3d9154759ff32705921dd33b59a7e9022951665d9e9ac6 The retrenchments will affect around 1,000 employees. The retrenchments will affect around 1,000 employees. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-weekly-jobless-claims-near-57-year-lows The Business Times en 2026-10-22T21:51:51+08:00 US weekly jobless claims near 57-year lows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cf00f3ed1ba4de3e10462d3bf13e51a8826f28924a31e61cfe0f91d5b1ab6648 Economists say rising profits amid strong domestic demand were shielding workers from layoffs. Economists say rising profits amid strong domestic demand were shielding workers from layoffs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/govtech-retrenches-another-38-staff-second-round-layoffs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T21:49:16+08:00 GovTech retrenches another 38 staff in second round of layoffs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7012e8ffc25819372c90f6ae66ea3fa556150aedf762ceb774fbcde30253cfec A GovTech office in Mapletree Business City, Singapore. The Government Technology Agency has retrenched another 38 employees in the second phase of its two-year workforce transformation exercise. The 38 officers leaving GovTech were primarily in roles structured around traditional project delivery. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/millions-hacking-attempts-companies-governments-rush-patch-php-flaws The Business Times en 2026-10-22T21:32:36+08:00 Millions of hacking attempts as companies, governments rush to patch PHP flaws https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e4fe0ba45b37e2466dda981bda2aff8e39c2ffe420fd4da177f8ebf9e91f144 PHP code and the words “cyber attack” are displayed on a screen. Companies and governments worldwide rushed on Oct 22 to patch critical flaws in the widely used PHP programming language. The emergency shutdowns of banking, airline, rail, tax and government services worldwide show how much public and corporate systems rely on PHP. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/firms-here-should-act-now-fix-critical-php-vulnerabilities-singapores-cybersecurity-chief?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T21:16:55+08:00 Firms here should ‘act now’ to fix critical PHP vulnerabilities: Singapore’s cybersecurity chief https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9dcdb0a23531512a790b5d3115fdad608c5d800fb4a8d2afff3b5d3e5a7b68cd PHP developers released urgent fixes on Oct 21 for vulnerabilities that had resided in the software for years until they were uncovered by artificial intelligence tools. PHP developers released urgent fixes on Oct 21 for vulnerabilities that had resided in the software for years until they were uncovered by artificial intelligence tools. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sgx-eyes-asian-dual-listings-philippine-stock-exchange The Business Times en 2026-10-22T21:04:25+08:00 SGX eyes Asian dual listings with Philippine Stock Exchange https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dcf9d47705604858bc873dc0d32cc68022eb30b1368cabc32681689ee653b37e The exchange operators will explore offering products including depository receipts, ETFs and derivatives. The exchange operators will explore offering products including depository receipts, ETFs and derivatives. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/suntec-reit-q3-dpu-rises-13-4-stronger-singapore-portfolio-performance?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T21:04:22+08:00 Suntec Reit Q3 DPU rises 13.4% on stronger Singapore portfolio performance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2867497c8f8194c42308719ab87ec5bf2d230ae25a2a9b0fdea6cdbccc9c3fbd Suntec Reit’s manager noted that the rise in gross revenue was due to stronger operating performance across its Singapore office and retail portfolio.  Suntec Reit’s manager noted that the rise in gross revenue was due to stronger operating performance across its Singapore office and retail portfolio.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/pg-flags-bigger-hit-annual-profit-higher-commodity-costs-beats-revenue-estimates The Business Times en 2026-10-22T20:56:23+08:00 P&G flags bigger hit to annual profit from higher commodity costs, beats revenue estimates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b47934a43f98ad21bc6825b8d260f025826d28470bb66197085f19eb4f041399 Higher fuel prices have pushed up transportation and freight costs for packaged-goods companies such as P&G. Higher fuel prices have pushed up transportation and freight costs for packaged-goods companies such as P&G. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/yen-set-biggest-rally-month-investors-seek-safe-havens?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T20:51:41+08:00 Yen set for biggest rally in a month as investors seek safe havens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/000a69b4708710dddf14bd34a855afb6a128e89f95cb7d54f533a1d7d027d308 The yen, which has spent much of October in a tight range, strengthened sharply, leaving the dollar down 0.9% at 156.8. The yen, which has spent much of October in a tight range, strengthened sharply, leaving the dollar down 0.9% at 156.8. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capitaland-investment-appoints-banking-veteran-hsieh-fu-hua-chairman-jan-1-2027?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T20:39:16+08:00 CapitaLand Investment appoints banking veteran Hsieh Fu Hua as chairman from Jan 1, 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8d3cad55d3a869a71dbb834194b9cdb9c391f5108e97355bb238ddccfe8b7671 Banking veteran Hsieh Fu Hua (above) will succeed Miguel Ko, who will retire as non-executive chairman and non-independent director on Dec 31. Banking veteran Hsieh Fu Hua (above) will succeed Miguel Ko, who will retire as non-executive chairman and non-independent director on Dec 31. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/mbs-adjusted-property-ebitda-falls-20-6-q3-fewer-high-roller-visits-weaker-hold?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T20:37:35+08:00 MBS adjusted property Ebitda falls 20.6% in Q3 with fewer high-roller visits, weaker hold https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/806946aa10b6382e34cc169ba15d0d2783da918b704bf76031306c6f2212bded The casino at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. MBS’ net revenue for Q3 is down 9.9% year on year at US$1.29 billion. MBS’ net revenue is down 9.9% year on year at US$1.29 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-warns-it-could-review-energy-exports-countries-disrespect-it?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T20:35:49+08:00 Indonesia warns it could review energy exports to countries that ‘disrespect’ it https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f069c40c60ce2d9544639136aa89338c471aa4f520e0f7551888ce0b2141153e Indonesia exported natural gas to several countries in 2025, including Japan, China, Singapore and South Korea. Indonesia exported natural gas to several countries in 2025, including Japan, China, Singapore and South Korea. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-xi-calls-qualitative-improvement-measurable-growth-economy The Business Times en 2026-10-22T20:04:30+08:00 China’s Xi calls for qualitative improvement, measurable growth in economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/77c42bc79e55ed1e93b124030d5cf2cfa8f29a7a6e2d93c9ac2e263609a6cf9c Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised upholding the CCP’s “absolute leadership” over the armed forces and advancing the “political building of the military”. Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised upholding the CCP’s “absolute leadership” over the armed forces and advancing the “political building of the military”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/worlds-largest-offshore-wind-platform-seatrium-consortium-track-be-completed-2028?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T19:46:46+08:00 World’s largest offshore wind platform by Seatrium consortium on track to be completed by 2028 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b3b140f886939ffb5c59673ba1cdf2457a75b327423bbf6ed1011a4bc72fc34 Construction of a 2 GW converter platform for the Netherlands’ national grid operator Tennet at Seatrium’s yard in Admiralty, Singapore. Construction of a 2 GW converter platform for the Netherlands’ national grid operator Tennet at Seatrium’s yard in Admiralty, Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/koh-brothers-eco-engineering-transfer-sgx-mainboard-oct-29?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T19:06:51+08:00 Koh Brothers Eco Engineering to transfer to SGX mainboard on Oct 29 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2f83e9becbc25e5f2e845175e4994eb26e098f6c0aace6a9b2f23742f44317b5 Koh Brothers Eco Engineering says a mainboard listing on SGX will better reflect its stage of development and growth prospects. Koh Brothers Eco Engineering says a mainboard listing on SGX will better reflect its stage of development and growth prospects. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-222?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 22) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b31a07b42f012add6d1c1dd00e433a79c36fc222f9052a95eee1bd833bf8cc6c The divestment of White Sands for S$467 million has created debt headroom for FCT to recycle proceeds. The divestment of White Sands for S$467 million has created debt headroom for FCT to recycle proceeds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/johanne-siy-brings-filipino-touch-aro-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T18:30:00+08:00 Johanne Siy brings a Filipino touch to Aro Singapore  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cb324f9db28b1cd2eb9007830281dbadbfbcc0bd721cbe73e5b8881d919b76a0 Aro’s understated interiors. Aro’s understated interiors. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippines-fdi-slowdown-exposes-uneven-investment-prospects-across-s-e-asia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T18:24:36+08:00 Philippines’ FDI slowdown exposes uneven investment prospects across S-E Asia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ca22c8f5d435db51d4ab25dc19f64400b60885763aa95c0fefbdee5b6c8faa7 Estimates from UNCTAD put 2025 Asean FDI at US$244 billion, with the Philippines attracting US$9 billion. Estimates from UNCTAD put 2025 Asean FDI at US$244 billion, with the Philippines attracting US$9 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-shares-end-lower-local-banks-decline-sti-down-0-4?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T18:14:35+08:00 Singapore shares end lower as local banks decline; STI down 0.4% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0f9b02b7b9689e31cb7d712826139553f4651ed73088cee432c07d7476cd7c6e Investors will be watching the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on Oct 28. Investors will be watching the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on Oct 28. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/energy-security-fears-could-spur-development-asias-upstream-gas-assets-mckinsey?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T18:00:00+08:00 Energy security fears could spur development of Asia’s upstream gas assets: McKinsey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d0b3fc34d0204313bfce2cb4256ce7bad8b819b62e33ddeac504b9a9d7d31c9b Gas exploration projects in Asia could become economically viable with the support of resilience-linked incentives or government subsidies. Gas exploration projects in Asia could become economically viable with the support of resilience-linked incentives or government subsidies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/evergrande-liquidators-plan-first-payout-creditors-next-year-less-1-recovered The Business Times en 2026-10-22T17:59:12+08:00 Evergrande liquidators plan first payout to creditors next year; less than 1% recovered https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8230282605867b2229c0bea2db10e80b6e5cf265843ab6b0c933e4eee0d8a3a4 An abandoned residential site developed by China Evergrande Group in the outskirts of Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, China, Feb 1, 2024. An abandoned residential site developed by China Evergrande Group in the outskirts of Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, China, Feb 1, 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/mutual-fund-ownership-among-singapores-wealthy-nearly-trebles-2022-citi-report?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T17:45:56+08:00 Mutual fund ownership among Singapore’s wealthy nearly trebles since 2022: Citi report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/facc97434b242f948ef07fb125bfabba1859344a33dbc3a97bde2eda0ea7572a A Citi Wealth report found that at 41%, Indonesia accounted for the highest proportion of affluent cross-border banking customers using Singapore. A Citi Wealth report found that at 41%, Indonesia accounted for the highest proportion of affluent cross-border banking customers using Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/ai-related-demand-powers-prices-rents-singapore-industrial-space-q3?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T17:29:02+08:00 AI-related demand powers prices, rents of Singapore industrial space in Q3 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7f2541addf096f6f77519252fd21673ab871b8b0f77e7dd4d8f2a47bacbb88b4 Prices of industrial real estate are up 1% quarter on quarter and 4.2% year on year. Prices of industrial real estate are up 1% quarter on quarter and 4.2% year on year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippine-central-bank-delivers-larger-expected-50-bps-hike-combat-inflation The Business Times en 2026-10-22T17:21:31+08:00 Philippine central bank delivers larger-than-expected 50 bps hike to combat inflation  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ff08df98997d0961f623df93758e6d295eb3715b67a9bc19a24202c68dc58df The Philippine peso gained after the central bank delivered an outsized interest rate hike but later gave up those gains. The Philippine peso gained after the central bank delivered an outsized interest rate hike but later gave up those gains. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-slip-barclays-hermes-disappoint-oil-climbs The Business Times en 2026-10-22T17:10:06+08:00 European stocks slip as Barclays, Hermes disappoint; oil climbs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The Stoxx 600 index fell 0.84 per cent to 639.05 points by 0712 GMT on Thursday. The Stoxx 600 index fell 0.84 per cent to 639.05 points by 0712 GMT on Thursday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/barclays-cut-5000-jobs-ai-fuelled-push-lower-costs The Business Times en 2026-10-22T16:47:11+08:00 Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs in AI-fuelled push to lower costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/73c65d0d94076e5005d4f367b880c62f0d6bb00f8ed4e27c339e45a7cb289bb2 About 60 per cent of the job cuts are coming within support functions, including among developers. About 60 per cent of the job cuts are coming within support functions, including among developers. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/singapore-dollar-gains-yen-carry-funder-analysts The Business Times en 2026-10-22T16:22:55+08:00 Singapore dollar gains on yen as carry funder: analysts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c7d69683ca389d9503f4ace6ac77b04d84e8869339984979340ebe4a3fd5e7ef The Singapore dollar has become less volatile, reducing the risk that exchange-rate moves wipe out extra yield investors earn from a carry trade.  The Singapore dollar has become less volatile, reducing the risk that exchange-rate moves wipe out extra yield investors earn from a carry trade.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/asx-needs-bolster-tech-shortening-trade-settlement-experts-say The Business Times en 2026-10-22T16:04:41+08:00 ASX needs to bolster tech before shortening trade settlement, experts say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/89e64f5914671f0efb841ca79ea6d070cb66c90f7c92847fb5315ea34b18ed1a The plan comes even as the ASX is looking to move on from its technology problems. The plan comes even as the ASX is looking to move on from its technology problems. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-biggest-labour-group-seeks-midpoint-target-6-2027-wage-increase-talks The Business Times en 2026-10-22T15:37:51+08:00 Japan’s biggest labour group seeks midpoint target of 6% for 2027 wage increase talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/622daab7c2cb2c63f83a396d76e18b789d1e45d7a16ddf3de47ea0e721bc1d3b Japanese wages were stagnant for decades until 2022, when rising raw material costs pushed up inflation and piled pressure on firms to pay better wages. Japanese wages were stagnant for decades until 2022, when rising raw material costs pushed up inflation and piled pressure on firms to pay better wages. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/thrive/personal-growth/government-played-cupid-did-sparks-fly?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T15:25:05+08:00 The government played Cupid. Did sparks fly? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1f8187704d003d8ac6afa7539ac41298e9015ea8ef2e4513cace584f5f078ee7 BT BT https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesian-stocks-high-shareholding-concentrations-be-excluded-index-starting-nov-2 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T14:55:52+08:00 Indonesian stocks with high shareholding concentrations to be excluded from index starting Nov 2 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fbbcc124bab5f343ea113fba29c0f17b17eeca7053c342b7b677bdc3ae0d515 MSCI has raised concerns that some transactions were allegedly being manipulated by dominant shareholders. MSCI has raised concerns that some transactions were allegedly being manipulated by dominant shareholders. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/danantara-ready-deploy-more-capital-indonesian-stocks-after-msci-triggered-rout?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T14:24:48+08:00 Danantara ready to deploy more capital into Indonesian stocks after MSCI-triggered rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bed695689864f452b6191ef2db30a5dcc51b472887da29294f552eb22600a66a Danantara oversees about US$900 billion in state assets across roughly 1,000 companies. Danantara oversees about US$900 billion in state assets across roughly 1,000 companies. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-snaps-australian-canola-improved-ties-lower-tariffs-fuel-demand The Business Times en 2026-10-22T14:21:54+08:00 China snaps up Australian canola as improved ties, lower tariffs fuel demand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/609222d2a6dcf06c73f51b13e409353c963e2970e018da22682af515b1977658 A header machine (right) deposits harvested canola seeds into a receiving "chaser" truck in a field in Point Wilson, near Melbourne, Australia. A header machine (right) deposits harvested canola seeds into a receiving "chaser" truck in a field in Point Wilson, near Melbourne, Australia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ntuc-kpmg-ink-partnership-help-companies-adopt-ai-and-create-better-jobs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T14:13:24+08:00 NTUC, KPMG ink partnership to help companies adopt AI and create better jobs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/af2f0eeebc1f75ea25867215ad6b1976ec98a7c26e30892ceeb14421cf84586e As AI reshapes jobs and workplaces, NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng says it is taking action to ensure workers can adapt and benefit from new opportunities. As AI reshapes jobs and workplaces, NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng says it is taking action to ensure workers can adapt and benefit from new opportunities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/national-museum-singapore-shows-its-funny-side-hello-kitty-plastic-bags-and-mrt-misery?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T14:05:00+08:00 National Museum of Singapore shows its funny side: Hello Kitty, plastic bags and MRT misery https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e91017b8d49ce7f363eebcc966963db690f04a57c972c185214ae966c35b176f Nation-building stories aside, the new Singapore History Gallery has some odd, eccentric objects. Nation-building stories aside, the new Singapore History Gallery has some odd, eccentric objects. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/musks-public-endorsement-spacex-tesla-deal-may-throw-wrench-talks The Business Times en 2026-10-22T14:03:45+08:00 Musk’s public endorsement of SpaceX-Tesla deal may throw a wrench in talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/22e9aedfecf46bfee7500ceee37505651ad0d854f51dc55c3076ea4a2cb81580 Elon Musk has acknowledged that as a conflicted party he cannot be part of the discussions of the special committees to evaluate the merger. Elon Musk has acknowledged that as a conflicted party he cannot be part of the discussions of the special committees to evaluate the merger. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-lower-age-threshold-it-expands-mask-distribution-will-help-retailers-restock?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T14:00:00+08:00 Singapore to lower age threshold as it expands mask distribution, will help retailers restock https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7d8f678f258b44bf8e543a6c9724c32899f806cf77c3d0f78049f0cdf8500b4a Minister for Sustainability and Environment Grace Fu speaking to the media at Beo Crescent Market. Minister Grace Fu says that the decision to include those aged 60 and above for the mask collection was made after considering public feedback. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/indo-pacific-middle-powers-are-building-strategic-space-offering-europe-lesson The Business Times en 2026-10-22T14:00:00+08:00 Indo-Pacific middle powers are building strategic space, offering Europe a lesson https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/034702eeeea0105098c77b312c1f2631a9c0fb1c885229a2a22adbf3e659b0c9 Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is meeting leaders in the Middle East to exchange views on regional security and beef up economic ties. Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is meeting leaders in the Middle East to exchange views on regional security and beef up economic ties. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/how-made-china-became-status-symbol The Business Times en 2026-10-22T13:51:55+08:00 How ‘made in China’ became a status symbol https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9a1378d243bc2a1036471a0629fe789a70b2f6f36526f4b00b1bbd639de48abe Chinese brands are undermining perceptions of customers who are historically resistant to the “Made in China” label. Chinese brands are undermining perceptions of customers who are historically resistant to the “Made in China” label. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-korea-holds-rates-upbeat-outlook-points-future-hikes The Business Times en 2026-10-22T13:41:11+08:00 Bank of Korea holds rates; upbeat outlook points to future hikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54d6983566897d57ad1bc575d10de0b47b2185ca34164930ead016fd0eff426a BOK governor Shin Hyun-song said: “We will refine our own thinking and continue to conduct monetary policy with an open mind.” BOK governor Shin Hyun-song said: “We will refine our own thinking and continue to conduct monetary policy with an open mind.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-allows-first-export-unprocessed-rare-earths-under-new-rules The Business Times en 2026-10-22T13:21:56+08:00 Malaysia allows first export of unprocessed rare earths under new rules https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9827590a1ecdaa37d15c33556dffc7c26e49aa891b0c740d24a6fde5f8cf7f66 A rock sample containing rare earth elements. The Department of Mineral and Geoscience Malaysia has permitted a single export application for R&D purposes. A rock sample containing rare earth elements. The Department of Mineral and Geoscience Malaysia has permitted a single export application for R&D purposes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-security-robotics-firm-kabam-cease-operations-nov-20?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T13:03:19+08:00 Singapore security robotics firm Kabam to cease operations on Nov 20 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6573a4b58bc56f2cb0dbc61e4641a22fe813243c9bd78f052489c1b780951003 Kabam Robotics co-founders Kelvin Wee (left) and Benjamin Chia with the company’s robots. Kabam Robotics co-founders Kelvin Wee (left) and Benjamin Chia with the company’s robots in 2023. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/style-society/personalise-your-longchamp-bag-time-christmas?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T13:00:00+08:00 Personalise your Longchamp bag – in time for Christmas https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b7722ef3736aa4be036d6a3a4b5939a3c171fee7ea15e3f858a48520e40e962 Longhamp’s bright and welcoming My Pliage Personalisation Pop-Up. Longhamp’s bright and welcoming My Pliage Personalisation Pop-Up. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/japan-korea-stocks-fall-asian-markets-dip-while-investors-weigh-tech-earnings-gulf-tensions The Business Times en 2026-10-22T12:08:13+08:00 Japan, Korea stocks fall as Asian markets dip while investors weigh tech earnings, Gulf tensions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a535e8141f6462fb8b20c78dc6642df19ebb57d35d3a655e9cf2b7e0d88d8d0b Japan’s Nikkei stock index gave up earlier gains to trade 0.4% lower as Korean shares fell more than 1%. Japan’s Nikkei stock index gave up earlier gains to trade 0.4% lower as Korean shares fell more than 1%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/cimb-categorically-denies-it-will-privatise-indonesian-unit-niaga?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T12:04:06+08:00 CIMB ‘categorically denies’ that it will privatise Indonesian unit Niaga https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/770a048b90225fcc5b1447d989bff69fd3ca619267140ad9d71a2a71b3b78972 The statement followed reports that cited analysts who attended a briefing with CIMB group chief financial officer Khairul Rifaie. The statement followed reports that cited analysts who attended a briefing with CIMB group chief financial officer Khairul Rifaie. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/stamp-collecting-enjoying-analogue-revival-or-are-its-best-days-over?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T12:00:00+08:00 Is stamp collecting enjoying an analogue revival or are its best days over? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62bb58396942c00f24e6c0b1612c7638fb40338ed46923cad9fec34168c24039 Stanley Gibbons will hold its inaugural philatelic live auction, The Orchard Road Collection of Malaya Revenues, on Oct 29. Stanley Gibbons will hold its inaugural philatelic live auction, The Orchard Road Collection of Malaya Revenues, on Oct 29. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/how-asean-can-ramp-regional-cooperation-disaster-relief The Business Times en 2026-10-22T12:00:00+08:00 How Asean can ramp up regional cooperation on disaster relief https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57959883e947870ed64adcecd18ab20a56043bb4718343f45c56908c42fcf1a6 Smoke and smog from fires in Indonesia have crossed national borders and degraded air quality in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Smoke and smog from fires in Indonesia have crossed national borders and degraded air quality in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/deepseek-raises-us15-billion-challenge-leading-us-labs The Business Times en 2026-10-22T11:34:42+08:00 DeepSeek raises US$15 billion in challenge to leading US labs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/55ff087199e6f988ad8332eae43b6230fed1f4f555ff0d493f275c9449f9d077 WeChat-operator Tencent and Battery pioneer CATL are among the biggest investors in the round, say sources. WeChat-operator Tencent and Battery pioneer CATL are among the biggest investors in the round, say sources. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-eases-investors-await-fed-signals-rate-path The Business Times en 2026-10-22T11:11:03+08:00 Gold eases as investors await Fed signals on rate path https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab68fa0b15a0d6d032c88c368f59719018adb5c133aba349febf1e66b1d78f23 US gold futures for December delivery dropped 0.4%to US$4,132.30.  US gold futures for December delivery dropped 0.4%to US$4,132.30.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/carro-establishes-s450-million-financing-facility-backed-car-loans?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T11:00:00+08:00 Carro establishes S$450 million financing facility backed by car loans https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/05ff01433253b9266bd650ed6d71c23d6623031354a1b139ae99bb77aad4366d Carro’s co-founder and CEO Aaron Tan says: “We are setting a new standard for automotive financing in South-east Asia.” Carro’s co-founder and CEO Aaron Tan says: “We are setting a new standard for automotive financing in South-east Asia.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/euro-nears-3-month-low-against-singdollar-amid-political-unrest-europe-may-weaken-further?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T10:49:57+08:00 Euro nears 3-month low against Singdollar amid political unrest in Europe, may weaken further https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1974bb73918335cd44dc917f716e7d97d589b16c6a4ac13630851ef9a15346ec Analysts said continued political uncertainty could put further pressure on the euro against the Singdollar. Analysts said continued political uncertainty could put further pressure on the euro against the Singdollar. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/over-3000-taxpayers-made-false-claims-employment-expenses-iras-warns-misleading-tax-advice?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T10:30:09+08:00 Over 3,000 taxpayers made false claims for employment expenses; Iras warns of misleading tax advice https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/718e866301647f8f8580863ba1910d4131ff6d3ed67d9aca0b35f5714a80c55e In a statement on Oct 21, Iras said it had identified the taxpayers who made false claims through ongoing compliance reviews. In a statement on Oct 21, Iras said it had identified the taxpayers who made false claims through ongoing compliance reviews. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-tells-us-prove-it-wants-peace-lifting-blockade The Business Times en 2026-10-22T10:08:14+08:00 Iran tells US to prove it wants peace by lifting blockade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eafe49147a977efc38b31945bd8c3ad8ea692556d51bf360d6306ae25f0ab3eb Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged the US to return to the memorandum of understanding signed in June that has collapsed.  Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged the US to return to the memorandum of understanding signed in June that has collapsed.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-israel-plan-renewed-iran-strikes-after-midterm-elections-step-military-exercises-sources The Business Times en 2026-10-22T09:35:07+08:00 US, Israel plan renewed Iran strikes after midterm elections, step up military exercises: sources https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/129ba4226c785360ac10867d68cf6fc1d4a8d39c71ebd818544f5b4b4e802632 The site of a strike in Teheran. A White House official said on Oct 21 that the Trump administration does not comment on military plans “that may or may not exist”. The site of a strike in Teheran. A White House official said on Oct 21 that the Trump administration does not comment on military plans “that may or may not exist”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/no-direct-exposure-indonesia-fires-olam?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T09:32:00+08:00 No direct exposure to Indonesia fires: Olam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b1492665d273ca2c71e8f4d1923b7ba0d76156869b1a6753af86fc704d5c8bef Olam Group’s office at Marina One East Tower in Singapore. As part of its monitoring process, Olam Group has reviewed recent fire alerts and stakeholder reports, it notes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/tesla-cuts-spending-potential-spacex-deal-even-musk-bets-future-ai-robots The Business Times en 2026-10-22T09:01:22+08:00 Tesla cuts spending before potential SpaceX deal even as Musk bets future on AI, robots https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d23a5254ea269ed4a137687197365ece14d3ef8ce169e1aee136569c9b7ebff7 Tesla’s downward revision of its 2026 capex expectations to roughly US$20 billion, from over US$25 billion, may undermine its growth story. Tesla’s downward revision of its 2026 capex expectations to roughly US$20 billion, from over US$25 billion, may undermine its growth story. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-fct-olam-oue-reit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T08:42:34+08:00 Stocks to watch: FCT, Olam, OUE Reit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c981addde2436a6e4eea1e2a79e666b083ccf0073dda14081b69681be4a6bb75 Frasers Centrepoint Trust’s FY2026 DPU hit a record S$0.1235. Frasers Centrepoint Trust’s FY2026 DPU hit a record S$0.1235. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/fct-posts-2-6-higher-h2-dpu-hit-new-full-year-record-payout?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T08:17:33+08:00 FCT posts 2.6% higher H2 DPU to hit new full-year record payout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/883bcb975991729bf5ecf473134533ae01aa45797802b3f595792f079c54d659 White Sands mall in Pasir Ris, Singapore. The divestment of White Sands for S$467 million has created debt headroom for FCT to recycle proceeds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/capitaland-malaysia-trusts-q3-dpu-21-6-rm0-0135-industrial-logistics?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T08:00:37+08:00 CapitaLand Malaysia Trust’s Q3 DPU up 21.6% at RM0.0135 on industrial, logistics https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/99272e7d8ef18e154c0b6be1705ceb9b47a421d95725542a95466bdcb19dec4d Logo of CapitaLand seen on the facade of a building. Distributable income for the quarter increases 32.2% to RM46.3 million (US$11.3 million). https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/donald-trump-human-wrecking-ball The Business Times en 2026-10-22T07:00:00+08:00 Donald Trump, human wrecking ball https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ff0b708f1897fa768c621858e12c3cb46c64b9170c7367b50501fdf3a9db15d It is clear that traditional foreign-policy theories are a poor guide to US President Donald Trump. It is clear that traditional foreign-policy theories are a poor guide to US President Donald Trump. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-favours-chinese-banks-flags-hsbc-long-term-buy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T07:00:00+08:00 DBS favours Chinese banks; flags HSBC as long-term buy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1c71ebd771bfd468078fc3225374ed485a3a4ed5f5145a084f3a72584b81e2f0 HSBC fell about 15% from its August peak to a trough in mid-October, amid surging global bond yields and potential increases in UK banking taxes. HSBC fell about 15% from its August peak to a trough in mid-October, amid surging global bond yields and potential increases in UK banking taxes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/investing-health-small-habits-lifetime-returns?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T07:00:00+08:00 Investing in health: Small habits for a lifetime of returns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d57903c057112f8e30bf76bce1324ca7eebc0bc82d7a256ce686ec9b72227a71 At Healthspan: The Longevity Challenge were (from left): BT editorial projects editor Dylan Tan; Novi Health CEO and co-founder Dr Sue-Anne Toh; NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine vice-dean (research) and NUHS group director (research), Professor Roger Foo; and Temasek International chief operating officer Yeoh Keat Chuan. From left: BT’s Dylan Tan; Dr Sue-Anne Toh of Novi Health; Prof Roger Foo from Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine; and Yeoh Keat Chuan of Temasek International. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/financing-growth-how-smes-can-tap-digital-banks-working-capital?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T07:00:00+08:00 Financing growth: How SMEs can tap digital banks for working capital https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d4f2ad0c504a4e0dc5030363c624ec774adbbc688a1a2cb308ffb94e440a3f67 From left: Claressa Monteiro, BT audio head; Tan Yee Hern, Capstone Aluminium assistant managing director; Sharon Teo, Inspire-Tech CEO; and Tiger Wang, MariBank Singapore consulting director for SME business solutions. From left: Claressa Monteiro, BT audio head; Tan Yee Hern, Capstone Aluminium assistant managing director; Sharon Teo, Inspire-Tech CEO; and Tiger Wang, MariBank Singapore consulting director for SME business solutions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/teslas-flying-roadster-cold-rockets-mostly-hot-air?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T07:00:00+08:00 Tesla’s flying Roadster with cold rockets is mostly hot air https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b463c6b4aff287598796f7e6c7a6fbb090ff0be35d451ba98026486dd3370077 image of Tesla’s Roadster Tesla unveils its long-delayed Roadster nearly a decade after revealing a next-generation version of its original electric sports ​car. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/two-killed-attack-aramco-oil-field-saudi-eastern-region The Business Times en 2026-10-22T06:58:04+08:00 Two killed in attack on Aramco oil field in Saudi eastern region https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/432e24fec699cbfe2d751ed80033fac72c8a9d2e4e3e796693e40a2ea75e5529 Attacks on Saudi Aramco’s oil field in Shaybah follow repeated Houthi strikes on Saudi airports and facilities. Attacks on Saudi Aramco’s oil field in Shaybah follow repeated Houthi strikes on Saudi airports and facilities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ibm-posts-5-sales-growth-tops-estimates-says-infrastructure-deals-came-back The Business Times en 2026-10-22T06:45:17+08:00 IBM posts 5% sales growth that tops estimates, says infrastructure deals came back https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/df3564adf360c967632dce07656a9c946311123b9426f3abcd996191aff223e8 Some two-thirds of IBM’s mainframe and associated software deals that slipped earlier in 2026 have since been inked, CFO Jim Kavanaugh said. Some two-thirds of IBM’s mainframe and associated software deals that slipped earlier in 2026 have since been inked, CFO Jim Kavanaugh said. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/meta-boosts-bet-ai-spending-outlook-new-stock-class-q3-results-beat-estimates The Business Times en 2026-10-22T06:28:43+08:00 Meta boosts bet on AI with spending outlook, new stock class; Q3 results beat estimates https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2daf60b876398b023c6024887f819be7e7ad998025d113c11073790a4baa7a6 Capital expenditures will be US$135 billion to US$145 billion in 2026, Meta said on Oct 21, raising the bottom end of the range from US$130 billion. Capital expenditures will be US$135 billion to US$145 billion in 2026, Meta said on Oct 21, raising the bottom end of the range from US$130 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-rises-us-orders-diplomats-leave-saudi-arabia-amid-escalating-tensions The Business Times en 2026-10-22T06:08:27+08:00 Oil rises as US orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5bb138fdf0f6ae034eaa3fb69112e5e9a8112a722a66daaed06d5cab385be290 US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 1% to US$98.12.  US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 1% to US$98.12.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/european-shares-edge-higher-strong-earnings-offset-french-unrest-worries The Business Times en 2026-10-22T06:00:36+08:00 European shares edge higher as strong earnings offset French unrest worries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a3149005856641743256efd978de14bf2869e3e8a511e69fe832a4df67b091af The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.24% at 640.20 points by 0841 GMT. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.24% at 640.20 points by 0841 GMT. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nasdaq-leads-wall-street-gains-spacex-super-micro-boost-ai-sentiment The Business Times en 2026-10-22T05:50:49+08:00 Nasdaq leads Wall Street gains as SpaceX, Super Micro boost AI sentiment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/170ebe51baf7a3a054ee96aba514078573a585ad71765ceea917b81476cbed94 The developments provided reassurance to investors about the sustainability of massive spending on AI buildouts and their profitability.   The developments provided reassurance to investors about the sustainability of massive spending on AI buildouts and their profitability.   https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/climate-finance-why-money-exists-not-reaching-projects?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T05:00:00+08:00 Climate finance: Why the money exists but is not reaching projects https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/38046d10c826095f9dadf668adacda4844853b60c7534a22ea42fe54ded96b5d (From right) Leslie Maasdorp and host Claressa Monteiro. (From right) Leslie Maasdorp and host Claressa Monteiro. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/fct-nlb-turn-causeway-points-former-cinema-space-reading-hub-mall-revamp?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-22T05:00:00+08:00 FCT, NLB to turn Causeway Point’s former cinema space into reading hub in mall revamp https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6cf7345f9cae13d80a79893940073793e245252e17e67cc3f2a634f7e84b315f The HomePage @ Causeway Point is being developed with the National Library & Archives Board. The HomePage @ Causeway Point is being developed with the National Library & Archives Board. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/government-websites-europe-go-dark-software-flaw-sparks-security-scramble The Business Times en 2026-10-21T22:50:06+08:00 Government websites in Europe go dark as software flaw sparks security scramble https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/39114c2aa63fe559d18d5d4acc5d9c0780e9cf8d5e666999e7dc8f824562ccef A screen displays the unavailable Dutch government website after developers of the PHP programming language said they had identified two critical vulnerabilities. PHP underpins large parts of the Internet, raising concerns that a significant number of websites could be vulnerable to attack. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/netflix-slides-weak-outlook-deepens-worries-viewership-revenue-growth The Business Times en 2026-10-21T22:13:44+08:00 Netflix slides as weak outlook deepens worries on viewership, revenue growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a38b48d88dc581301c5a05cc44866bedb80735c146c541bb3e2e7bce142b380f In a post-earnings call, Co-CEO Ted Sarandos acknowledged that the company “could do better.” In a post-earnings call, Co-CEO Ted Sarandos acknowledged that the company “could do better.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-opens-higher-spacex-super-micro-results-lift-ai-stocks The Business Times en 2026-10-21T22:03:57+08:00 Wall Street opens higher as SpaceX, Super Micro results lift AI stocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/326c9a0b87ad1d415716b59ff37fdbad96aadb14fdc48cfb83e9afc6e75f9e21 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 157.0 points, or 0.3 per cent, at the open to 52,652.85 on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 157.0 points, or 0.3 per cent, at the open to 52,652.85 on Wednesday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-expands-chatgpt-ads-26-more-countries-bid-boost-revenue The Business Times en 2026-10-21T21:28:26+08:00 OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads to 26 more countries in bid to boost revenue https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/68f3d5b43d5ba99359d76ca192c85d07fd244a24c4019a0651f3f242a05b386e Ads will appear only on ChatGPT’s Free and Go plans, while Plus, Pro and Enterprise subscriptions will remain ad-free. Ads will appear only on ChatGPT’s Free and Go plans, while Plus, Pro and Enterprise subscriptions will remain ad-free. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/french-supermarket-hack-exposes-cyber-vulnerabilities-retail The Business Times en 2026-10-21T21:22:51+08:00 French supermarket hack exposes cyber vulnerabilities in retail https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/00d76331e756f362e5948f58470b9fc2de7e5927ce1e9f50bf17045f592849ab Packages of perished goods are seen outside an Intermarche supermarket in Paris after a cyberattack. The disruption affected 700 stores, including those from the Intermarche, Cooperative U and Carrefour chains. The disruption hit 700 stores, including those from Intermarche, Cooperative U and Carrefour. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/greenback-holds-steady-middle-east-tensions-simmer-oil-rises?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T20:52:53+08:00 Greenback holds steady as Middle East tensions simmer, oil rises https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cb6c98f15f8e26ec0c4b9e74d45bdfb1af8fea7e0d4b056cb60333472eee9cbf Bank of Japan deputy governor Ryozo Himino said underlying inflation was close to the central bank’s 2% target. Bank of Japan deputy governor Ryozo Himino said underlying inflation was close to the central bank’s 2% target. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/lhn-expands-eldercare-senior-living-concept-jubiliv?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T20:38:16+08:00 LHN expands into eldercare with senior living concept Jubiliv https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e530434a4afe782d09a8e0f435b3a5a1bea16736c7ac73e045d7b98c0306faa8 Jubiliv is aimed at bridging the gap between nursing homes and premium assisted-living facilities in Singapore. Jubiliv is aimed at bridging the gap between nursing homes and premium assisted-living facilities in Singapore. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/nvidia-ceo-huang-pitches-europe-adopt-ai-all-industries The Business Times en 2026-10-21T20:16:29+08:00 Nvidia CEO Huang pitches Europe to adopt AI in all industries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/15db2dbd3091a0e47c39de9d580269fd6ee6d5a0bf7a21277eb1210d6f2b46b8 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers the keynote address at a company conference in Berlin, Germany, Oct 21, 2026. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers the keynote address at a company conference in Berlin, Germany, Oct 21, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-eqdp-attracts-more-s1-private-capital-every-public-dollar-invested-chee-hong-tat?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T20:07:27+08:00 Singapore’s EQDP attracts more than S$1 in private capital for every public dollar invested: Chee Hong Tat https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d44f7e45d152cfd08f68d96c2691f37862f6ac69ebf4d41822bb55c3c9bc1710 Singapore’s National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat speaks at the the 2026 Investors’ Choice Awards by the Securities Investors Association (Singapore). National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat says that even as markets go through cycles, “what matters is that we stay focused on rebuilding broader and deeper capabilities over the medium to longer term”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/oue-reits-q3-npi-rises-4-6-s59-6-million-hospitality-strength?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T20:00:00+08:00 OUE Reit’s Q3 NPI rises 4.6% to S$59.6 million on hospitality strength https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fe0675dc8bea8c56bc65c621cd77fae908abced877ca567c1c667279008cff3a Revenue from the commercial segment, comprising office and retail properties, falls 2.8% to S$42.4 million. Revenue from the commercial segment, comprising office and retail properties, falls 2.8% to S$42.4 million. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/bt-journalists-clinch-double-win-sias-awards-financial-journalism?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T20:00:00+08:00 BT journalists clinch double win at Sias awards for financial journalism https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/193cffac4e148e9ec5b8b102e80bcb8b41ca43877439f94c2c186c2c89147d9e The Business Times senior correspondent Stanislaus Jude Chan (right) was named Financial Journalist of the Year; journalist Young Zhan Heng was awarded Most Promising Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Investors’ Choice Awards by the Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias. Journalist Young Zhan Heng (left) was awarded Most Promising Journalist of the Year; senior correspondent Stanislaus Jude Chan was named Financial Journalist of the Year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-update-restructuring-and-insolvency-framework-better-serve-economy-businesses?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T18:58:45+08:00 Singapore to update restructuring and insolvency framework to better serve economy, businesses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f2cdc181292a6c482fe3e25452d90ed29636acf3643620f05c8e150d4ab8e034 Minister Edwin Tong said that premature liquidation can destroy value and that financial distress does not necessarily mean a business is no longer viable.  Minister Edwin Tong said that premature liquidation can destroy value and that financial distress does not necessarily mean a business is no longer viable.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/pek-chuan-building-lavender-street-be-sold-s80-7-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T18:47:50+08:00 Pek Chuan Building in Lavender Street to be sold for S$80.7 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6b731f6ba558dc1a592d9043ba3576ff2b793ac6f9eb410926e2d4a0ffd51c0f The 99-year leasehold Pek Chuan Building in Lavender Street. The 99-year leasehold Pek Chuan Building in Lavender Street is within close proximity of the Lavender and Bendemeer MRT stations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-212?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T18:45:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 21) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/65d0d9a2357159d815fca240f69774b75b211bf2a0c2856849600cf9f10303d0 Toxic smoke from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan in Indonesia has blanketed wide swathes of South-east Asia for weeks. Toxic smoke from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan in Indonesia has blanketed wide swathes of South-east Asia for weeks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-cimb-explores-taking-indonesian-arm-private-amid-market-volatility?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T18:30:16+08:00 Malaysia’s CIMB explores taking Indonesian arm private amid market volatility https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/770a048b90225fcc5b1447d989bff69fd3ca619267140ad9d71a2a71b3b78972 CIMB Niaga had total assets of 382 trillion rupiah as at Jun 30. Its market capitalisation stood at about 37.8 trillion rupiah in mid-October. CIMB Niaga had total assets of 382 trillion rupiah as at Jun 30. Its market capitalisation stood at about 37.8 trillion rupiah in mid-October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-shares-end-higher-led-gains-local-banks-sti-0-6?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T18:26:18+08:00 Singapore shares end higher, led by gains in local banks; STI up 0.6% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6629227afa3727429284699ed1a61cd36943abfb2f69d90275f5c4809d3019f9 Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 334 to 214, after 965.2 million securities worth S$1.8 billion change hands. Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 334 to 214, after 965.2 million securities worth S$1.8 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/strengthen-customer-ties-ai-changes-hotel-booking-behaviour-far-east-hospitality-global-hotel?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T18:13:24+08:00 Strengthen customer ties as AI changes hotel-booking behaviour: Far East Hospitality, Global Hotel Alliance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0c550e5d92846fcf2e3eceafb28c52f7d2f549f3acc7e0b67ca59bd7252a6dc3 Chris Hartley, CEO of Global Hotel Alliance (left), with Mark Rohner, managing director of Far East Hospitality. Both want higher visibility in AI searches. Chris Hartley, CEO of Global Hotel Alliance (left), with Mark Rohner, managing director of Far East Hospitality. Both want higher visibility in AI searches. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/ocbc-add-ringgit-singapore-based-savings-accounts-oct-23?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T17:48:33+08:00 OCBC to add ringgit to Singapore-based savings accounts from Oct 23 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cb0e09ef404cf1664e7bc993bbb4fa622f9e904ee49aac1626781199dc4b24f2 The OCBC app seen against Singapore dollars and the Malaysian ringgit. OCBC says the new offering will allow customers to convert their money when exchange rates are favourable. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/cat-premium-rises-s132004-first-tender-after-coe-review-announced-cat-b-climbs-s131901?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T17:43:57+08:00 Cat A premium rises to S$132,004 in first tender after COE review announced; Cat B climbs to S$131,901 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cebd703b2fb96cefde5d6f4acffb5ae207f0fff3bd97e55c4a62beb5092548ca The rise in premiums for categories A and B in the latest bidding exercise comes after a price dip in the last two rounds. The rise in premiums for categories A and B in the latest bidding exercise comes after a price dip in the last two rounds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/haze-clouds-indonesias-growth-economists-see-breathing-room-malaysia-and-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T17:28:01+08:00 Haze clouds Indonesia’s growth, but economists see breathing room for Malaysia and Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/532f2834368c70bc3a07a424f19878091b01a17215a135a782d1c33fb3ee3adc Haze in Ketapang, West Kalimantan province, Indonesia. Toxic smoke from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan in Indonesia has blanketed wide swathes of South-east Asia for weeks. Toxic smoke from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan in Indonesia has blanketed wide swathes of South-east Asia for weeks. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/buying-weapons-can-harm-countrys-economy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T17:00:00+08:00 Buying weapons can harm a country’s economy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c651d06fc172c5b5ed9a7ccd62ab7a94034bbdfa9bc643436ee7c8a082e631f There is good evidence that a surge in arms imports tends to increase the risk and intensity of future wars. There is good evidence that a surge in arms imports tends to increase the risk and intensity of future wars. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/us-single-family-housing-starts-drop-4-6-859000-september The Business Times en 2026-10-21T16:45:37+08:00 US single-family housing starts drop 4.6% to 859,000 in September https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/50723eb8d11b40f2c51f8b1c3516a166aae3a08f6724f580b9d62a1411fcd6ab Slumping sales have led to a glut of new unsold houses on the market, further reducing the incentive for developers to break ground on new single-family housing projects. Slumping sales have led to a glut of new unsold houses on the market, further reducing the incentive for developers to break ground on new single-family housing projects. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/gic-temasek-deny-allegations-pressuring-msci-downgrade-indonesia?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T16:25:04+08:00 GIC, Temasek deny allegations of pressuring MSCI to downgrade Indonesia https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8210fc78771c87947ad78de64e0ab03948b5777e2703d80d3569a34394838ac9 The GIC logo. The Singapore sovereign wealth fund has invested in Indonesia for more than 30 years. GIC has invested in Indonesia for more than 30 years. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/taiwans-competition-watchdog-quashes-grabs-acquisition-foodpanda-taiwan The Business Times en 2026-10-21T16:17:46+08:00 Taiwan’s competition watchdog quashes Grab’s acquisition of foodpanda in Taiwan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7678b27430f4d127faeb06f889a1b4c6bc1be22846f2bd33dcbc6ecda618ae4c The competition watchdog said the harm to competition from the proposed deal outweighed its overall economic benefits. The competition watchdog said the harm to competition from the proposed deal outweighed its overall economic benefits. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/close-and-personal-francis-yeoh-wee-teng-wen-loh-lik-peng-btluxe-edit-conference?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T16:00:00+08:00 Up close and personal with Francis Yeoh, Wee Teng Wen, Loh Lik Peng at BTLuxe Edit conference https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b99429b3fc4f96cf1dbbb4678ba401ea785573cc2fee3866fd2aa91b7c2cbeb Top row (L-R): Chan Soo Khian of SCDA Architects; Yeoh Pei Xien of YTL Hotels; Sashi Rajan of JLL; Jien Goh of WGSN. Middle row (L-R): Francis Yeoh of YTL Corp; Ashish Manchharam of Elevate Capital; Sandy Assakul of Baan Trok Tua Ngork; Wee Teng Wen of Lo & Behold. Bottom Row (L-R): Art collector Audrey Koh; Jasmine Prasetio of Sotheby’s; Loh Lik Peng of Unlisted Collection; Ravi Thakran of DIAFA. The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy offers an afternoon of conversation about luxury. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/enterprisesg-commit-over-s45-million-help-manufacturers-adopt-ai-solutions?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T15:46:00+08:00 EnterpriseSG to commit over S$45 million to help manufacturers adopt AI solutions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5ec60167e864dda327a20a97e58287b2ac3c530e051f14dd10d3f7cbe6fac139 Minister of State for Energy, Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang speaks at the relaunch of Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific (ITAP). Minister of State for Energy, Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang wants AI to be accessible to both large manufacturers and SMEs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-central-bank-keeps-main-rate-unchanged-hikes-deposit-facility-rate-cut-rrr The Business Times en 2026-10-21T15:23:38+08:00 Indonesia’s central bank keeps main rate unchanged but hikes deposit facility rate, to cut RRR https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/822bc9aa7ba03ab5825f740e4dcee3aed50ee3efd58e49af9f1509f8add1017f BI governor Destry Damayanti says the hold “is consistent with the strategy to stabilise the rupiah amid persistent external pressures”, to promote economic growth and to achieve an inflation target of 1.5% to 3.5%. BI governor Destry Damayanti says the hold “is consistent with the strategy to stabilise the rupiah amid persistent external pressures”, to promote economic growth and to achieve an inflation target of 1.5% to 3.5%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/tiffany-japan-building-faces-30-price-cut-debt-costs-rise The Business Times en 2026-10-21T15:16:40+08:00 Tiffany Japan building faces 30% price cut as debt costs rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7e36c475a0d5de127e1868045164e8a9d025907b08ae2e8f7e12f4744a3ff9da Commercial real estate investment in Japan rose 2% in H1 2026, but return expectations for prime properties in Tokyo plunged to a record low, said CBRE.  Commercial real estate investment in Japan rose 2% in H1 2026, but return expectations for prime properties in Tokyo plunged to a record low, said CBRE.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/ambanis-jio-seeks-indias-biggest-ipo-us108-billion-valuation-will-investors-bite?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T15:15:20+08:00 Ambani’s Jio seeks India’s biggest IPO at a US$108 billion valuation. Will investors bite? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0953272155cb93efe0397f05dce838591c1fe70584bbe99963d52b1fa945ab0f Jio’s shares are expected to list on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange on Oct 28. Jio’s shares are expected to list on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange on Oct 28. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/cyberattack-hits-indias-largest-bank-exposes-customer-records The Business Times en 2026-10-21T14:49:27+08:00 Cyberattack hits India’s largest bank, exposes customer records https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f4d8160118f68760c7cabc2970dd3abe0a66ea9a6c269aee97b52b0030c50465 SBI says a detailed probe is under way to determine the potential source and extent of the exposure, and assess the risks to customers and the bank. SBI says a detailed probe is under way to determine the potential source and extent of the exposure, and assess the risks to customers and the bank. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-inflation-picks-more-expected-3-5-september The Business Times en 2026-10-21T14:43:58+08:00 UK inflation picks up more than expected to 3.5% in September https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/931e4a13b18ec4843e0dc72b30c0f6b72101a1e5234095fbe92dea7b6c1de770 Households are expected to get further support when finance minister John Healey announces his first budget next week. Households are expected to get further support when finance minister John Healey announces his first budget next week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ambanis-jio-ipo-oversubscribed-within-hours-record-indian-sale The Business Times en 2026-10-21T14:27:27+08:00 Ambani‘s Jio IPO oversubscribed within hours in record Indian sale https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1e9a149f895c014077d463e169d4286e7ee75e21ac0a0e66b8f0c3fa2a074391 Institutional investors swarmed to book their orders, covering their allotted tranche in 10 minutes, while the overall book was filled within 100 minutes. Institutional investors swarmed to book their orders, covering their allotted tranche in 10 minutes, while the overall book was filled within 100 minutes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/art-basel-paris-preview-draws-interest-under-shadow-protests The Business Times en 2026-10-21T14:23:09+08:00 Art Basel Paris preview draws interest under shadow of protests https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2bd4392794f8bc321d2faad73d781c56b8e58fccdc012e21021d79fb47ff4dbe Visitors to the Art Basel preview at the Grand Palais in Paris. Art Basel Paris’ Avant-Premiere preview attracted major collectors despite an escalation of protests, riots and looting across French cities. Art Basel Paris’ Avant-Premiere preview attracted major collectors despite an escalation of protests, riots and looting across French cities. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/un-sees-higher-global-warming-even-best-case-scenario The Business Times en 2026-10-21T14:00:53+08:00 UN sees higher global warming, even in best-case scenario https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6f9added707bd638db05d313f65ea3e786dcd77455372efb2dd7abe93355fbb7 Women watch the wildfire that destroyed their home in the La Sorrueda palm grove in Santa Lucia de Tirajana. “Urgent and stringent” cuts are still needed to achieve the UN’s best-case outcome for global warming. “Urgent and stringent” cuts are still needed to achieve the United Nations’ best-case outcome for global warming. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/when-corporate-efficiency-becomes-economic-risk The Business Times en 2026-10-21T14:00:00+08:00 When corporate efficiency becomes an economic risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b0de3755cc2cbe581e97435a962b10d3d9c1e459d2d40c5e23e98547b8529f9 Pedestrians outside the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York. If AI concentrates returns among those who own or can harness tech and capital, while weakening opportunities for others, inequality could become an economic frailty. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/chinas-moonshot-ai-operate-singapore-jobs-post-shows The Business Times en 2026-10-21T13:27:28+08:00 China's Moonshot AI to operate in Singapore, jobs post shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/967066f0679e1dec31691ac672a0d64be7fae9291b0345149908c0035ecabe34 The job posting seeks applicants with sales, venture capital, consulting, product or engineering experience.   The job posting seeks applicants with sales, venture capital, consulting, product or engineering experience.   https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/south-east-asia-digital-economy-hit-us368-billion-gmv-2026-us1-1-trillion-2035-report?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T13:17:29+08:00 South-east Asia digital economy to hit US$368 billion GMV in 2026, US$1.1 trillion in 2035: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/b57adb9dd3c5b39630fc0f44c8b529c53258eb6573846367bb45514235c6c2d4 The Singapore skyline. Singapore leads South-east Asia in consumer tokens per GenAI user, weekly GenAI users and GenAI penetration. Singapore leads South-east Asia in consumer tokens per GenAI user, weekly GenAI users and GenAI penetration. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/why-would-musk-merge-spacex-and-tesla The Business Times en 2026-10-21T13:14:48+08:00 Why would Musk merge SpaceX and Tesla? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c5b9d2ef4fd5533c33bdc0ab055e2fe1a6b161cfab677d2a2816abbb427fb6a Musk has long argued he needs greater influence over Tesla to pursue its AI and robotics strategy. A merger could consolidate his influence. Musk has long argued he needs greater influence over Tesla to pursue its AI and robotics strategy. A merger could consolidate his influence. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dayone-said-weigh-options-including-delay-size-cut-us-ipo-after-data-centre-rout The Business Times en 2026-10-21T12:28:29+08:00 DayOne said to weigh options including delay, size cut for US IPO after data-centre rout https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c58bfd8672bafcf0d8840a7d40142dd97f2d6025b3cc6f78deb1828df46f5970 DayOne's backers include Coatue and Hillhouse. DayOne's backers include Coatue and Hillhouse. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-co-working-operator-worq-confident-it-can-keep-its-40-growth-rate?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T12:00:00+08:00 Malaysia’s co-working operator Worq is confident it can keep up its 40% growth rate  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9753334be2a82ecc53d9fb35d7dc718e1c46a4e85c03580de0bcc204dde536f4 Co-founders Stephanie Ping (left) and Andrew Yeow believe external factors, such as MNCs’ interest in setting up in Malaysia, can help Worq maintain its growth momentum. Co-founders Stephanie Ping (left) and Andrew Yeow believe external factors, such as MNCs’ interest in setting up in Malaysia, can help Worq maintain its growth momentum. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/cost-keeping-hong-kong-and-singapore-financially-open The Business Times en 2026-10-21T12:00:00+08:00 The cost of keeping Hong Kong and Singapore financially open https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ddf6e7779e1aed2e938f778ef81774ae48ae4cd144ae13d30c7c41d4e49a6e38 For banks, checking whether a payment carries sanctions risk is costly, partly because warning signs can be difficult to interpret. For banks, checking whether a payment carries sanctions risk is costly, partly because warning signs can be difficult to interpret. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/south-east-asia-digital-sales-rise-17-us368-billion-2026-research-shows The Business Times en 2026-10-21T11:52:55+08:00 South-east Asia digital sales to rise 17% to US$368 billion in 2026, research shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e5882df0e5eda744f390f8b53820f453ae1bd5a91cee94df9b1e8e49362b6040 The total value of goods and services sold on digital platforms is set to grow by 13% annually and reach US$1.14 trillion by 2035, says report. The total value of goods and services sold on digital platforms is set to grow by 13% annually and reach US$1.14 trillion by 2035, says report. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/positive-pivot-or-premature-analysts-split-keppel-reits-s610-9-million-buy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T11:35:28+08:00 Positive pivot or premature? Analysts split on Keppel Reit’s S$610.9 million buy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/21cd75a8f38a3cd20ad9159e645ebcf2deffbab3eecd59b69e2657cbb4425172 image of keppel south central Keppel Reit’s manager is proposing to acquire a 51% interest in the newly completed 33-storey Keppel South Central. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/will-monee-ipo-spinoff-fatten-wallets-sea-investors-dbs-weighs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T11:30:14+08:00 Will Monee IPO spinoff fatten the wallets of Sea investors? DBS weighs in https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/23244f026fddab601fea959ba69fff63a42ccc8b4314a925b2a4712db5236aa8 The reception area at Sea’s digital finance headquarters in Singapore. Monee could be valued at between US$18 billion and US$22 billion, notes DBS. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/dbs-paylah-rolls-out-qr-payments-taiwan?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T11:25:29+08:00 DBS PayLah! rolls out QR payments in Taiwan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/59a0de9e730e5883e2b37f5d3a8225d42ee001b7f9463ac4322012ecf93a66a4 Users can scan an eligible TWQR code using the PayLah! app to make payment at Taiwan merchants including night markets, eateries and shops. Users can scan an eligible TWQR code using the PayLah! app to make payment at Taiwan merchants including night markets, eateries and shops. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nvidia-talks-invest-more-ai-cloud-firm-firmus-after-ipo-flop-report The Business Times en 2026-10-21T11:15:41+08:00 Nvidia in talks to invest more in AI cloud firm Firmus after IPO flop: report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/98fccc2600024adfd7e9b159657aa8516eb37943855b7edb1821f31793b8c00f Firmus scrapped an IPO, set to be one of Australia’s biggest ever, after struggling to lure global investors who have grown wary of AI firms. Firmus scrapped an IPO, set to be one of Australia’s biggest ever, after struggling to lure global investors who have grown wary of AI firms. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-korea-japan-shares-rise-asian-stocks-climb-strong-earnings-buoy-wall-street The Business Times en 2026-10-21T10:42:27+08:00 South Korea, Japan shares rise; Asian stocks climb as strong earnings buoy Wall Street https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/120e437cd4156fe780aa54e7e1b31e8e72539bc78d96d673224d18604294502d Regional shares rallied, led by a 4% gain for Korean shares as Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 1.3%. Regional shares rallied, led by a 4% gain for Korean shares as Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 1.3%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/olivia-lum-ex-cfo-not-giving-evidence-their-hyflux-trial?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T10:37:24+08:00 Olivia Lum, ex-CFO not giving evidence in their Hyflux trial https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4601e98d4a04da0de375184c1faa118a189e4c2a3a2b6cb614ba4821594db2a3 Of the six charges former CEO Olivia Lum faces, four Companies Act charges have been stood down in this trial.  Of the six charges former CEO Olivia Lum faces, four Companies Act charges have been stood down in this trial.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/startups/propertyguru-ex-ceos-ai-health-startup-genie-health-raises-us3-million-seed-funding?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T10:00:00+08:00 PropertyGuru ex-CEO’s AI health startup Genie Health raises US$3 million in seed funding https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4c6783747a34ff0cb786c94e9b72f6b013abc37032dc0d6308d33c28350238f8 Genie Health co-founder and CEO Hari Krishnan. He says health information needs to be democratised and made accessible. Genie Health co-founder and CEO Hari Krishnan says health information needs to be democratised and made accessible. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/chinese-automaker-reports-set-shine-challenges-mount The Business Times en 2026-10-21T09:58:58+08:00 Chinese automaker reports set to shine before challenges mount https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e2609bcb9efe36ca86555a781e4f1fa316a9c3e5986fb8612d6272f6fa7da711 These automakers will see growing export hurdles in the months ahead. These automakers will see growing export hurdles in the months ahead. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-dips-fourth-session-oil-rally-fans-inflation-concerns The Business Times en 2026-10-21T09:33:07+08:00 Gold dips for fourth session as oil rally fans inflation concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/71d8efa6f5b22c2fadb17a8e7dc3f25aee0f26cfd35036a3bff490d0b862938f Higher interest rates typically weigh on gold prices because they increase the opportunity cost of holding the metal, which does not pay interest. Higher interest rates typically weigh on gold prices because they increase the opportunity cost of holding the metal, which does not pay interest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/netflix-great-making-money-its-problem-keeping-viewers-hooked The Business Times en 2026-10-21T09:03:27+08:00 Netflix is great at making money – its problem is keeping viewers hooked https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3e4efd89e06a2725f903008ede5d5de2323f1a8cd1b365ecbda828bfe2deffe4 The firm said on Oct 20 its Q3 revenue grew 12% on the year to nearly US$12.9 billion, its lowest quarterly revenue percentage growth in three years.  The firm said on Oct 20 its Q3 revenue grew 12% on the year to nearly US$12.9 billion, its lowest quarterly revenue percentage growth in three years.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-downgrades-jmsea-hold-deems-parent-jardine-matheson-better-buy?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T08:22:29+08:00 DBS downgrades JMSEA to ‘hold’, deems parent Jardine Matheson a better buy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cce38f63858f9f0192c4aec4f5aeb95012ecefcc459aedee365c4b432d493826 SGX logo seen outside the bourse. Jardine Matheson Holdings – listed on the Singapore Exchange – has announced restructuring plans that include at least US$4 billion in capital recycling by 2030. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-singtel-wee-hur?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T08:22:27+08:00 Stocks to watch: Singtel, Wee Hur https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/25c955302fdccf7181702885a98fd119b16a771f4cceb85eadb8eb11ede01cf9 Singapore’s telecommunications regulator has imposed a S$1 million penalty on Singtel over disruptions in March. Singapore’s telecommunications regulator has imposed a S$1 million penalty on Singtel over disruptions in March. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/super-micro-preliminary-results-top-estimates-shares-jump-12 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T07:08:39+08:00 Super Micro preliminary results top estimates, shares jump 12% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8cce8ac6530d8646e58b086fac9b0a721bab2834fee5367c152aacede94cb14b The firm benefits from surging demand for gear to train and run AI tasks; its servers contain Nvidia chips, preferred components for most AI data centres.  The firm benefits from surging demand for gear to train and run AI tasks; its servers contain Nvidia chips, preferred components for most AI data centres.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/future-economic-diplomacy-lies-beyond-multilateral-organisations The Business Times en 2026-10-21T07:00:00+08:00 The future of economic diplomacy lies beyond multilateral organisations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/39ef9626400a50073612c557303ce777599a0bba9c367f39aef1da2824cf5fc1 People approach a display of the logo of the 2026 IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. Economic diplomacy must evolve beyond formal negotiations and summit declarations. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/protect-people-not-prices-how-asean3-can-build-resilience-energy-shocks The Business Times en 2026-10-21T07:00:00+08:00 Protect people, not prices: How Asean+3 can build resilience to energy shocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4efd9c4bb8642a1ec7c799c9b2d79965eb11875ca1995ba385cd578d8db9183c Japan introduced temporary petrol price subsidies in response to spikes in energy costs. Japan introduced temporary petrol price subsidies in response to spikes in energy costs. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/buybacks-vs-dividends-which-better-shareholders?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T07:00:00+08:00 Buybacks vs dividends: Which is better for shareholders? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0052a222ae9a61e20ed4b88fcee8d23e5c8e1522116d42f9a30d5f017b35ecd4 The Singapore Exchange Group logo is displayed on a sign at the SGX Building. Dividends distribute cash proportionately to all shareholders, while a buyback pays cash only to those who sell. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/bank-ai-resilient-singapore-property-deep-value-listed-property-groups?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-21T07:00:00+08:00 Bank on AI-resilient Singapore property via deep-value listed property groups https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/978642d428f87b48888e55de87260265d282c69814641d0c6ef5733906de68a4 Even as lifestyles change because of AI, people are likely to channel much of their income and savings into owning a high-quality home. Even as lifestyles change because of AI, people are likely to channel much of their income and savings into owning a high-quality home. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/could-japan-trigger-next-global-financial-crisis The Business Times en 2026-10-21T07:00:00+08:00 Could Japan trigger the next global financial crisis? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e27f002e5782a69041f595bbf4eb599fd5c8241a0b2a6dbf47fd91fb84955b6e Japanese yen notes Yen appreciation can accelerate the unwinding of leveraged positions, illustrating how currency and financial stability risks can interact. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-strikes-more-ship-engine-rooms-ramp-hormuz-attacks The Business Times en 2026-10-21T06:58:26+08:00 Iran strikes more ship engine rooms in ramp-up of Hormuz attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fdf6e7631c5dddaaf37f24bbfdcebe241e814b7c4ae5efa53983c383fcea11f0 Direct hits on engine rooms can cause fires and leave ships without power or propulsion, taking vessels out of service for months and leading to costly repairs.  Direct hits on engine rooms can cause fires and leave ships without power or propulsion, taking vessels out of service for months and leading to costly repairs.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/spacex-profit-beats-estimates-161-revenue-jump-growth-ai-satellite-internet-businesses The Business Times en 2026-10-21T06:45:51+08:00 SpaceX profit beats estimates on 161% revenue jump, growth in AI, satellite internet businesses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bd91039d6b27b603cd0c106d63c083c81ab6fedc9553fe65287aa75648565601 SpaceX has become a major compute and infrastructure supplier to Anthropic, Alphabet and others. SpaceX has become a major compute and infrastructure supplier to Anthropic, Alphabet and others. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/elon-musk-says-spacex-tesla-have-begun-exploring-merger-deal-not-guaranteed The Business Times en 2026-10-21T06:34:02+08:00 Elon Musk says SpaceX, Tesla have begun exploring merger, but deal not guaranteed https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3fc9965b65642a20cb051ee7277c331f7b317f83e8d61bee349179e1cf165f91 Elon Musk is not participating in the committee discussions because he is a conflicted party. Elon Musk is not participating in the committee discussions because he is a conflicted party. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-rises-middle-east-supply-worries-iran-ship-attacks-spread-beyond-hormuz The Business Times en 2026-10-21T06:22:05+08:00 Oil rises on Middle East supply worries as Iran ship attacks spread beyond Hormuz    https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/373b0f83c86e27c8f0d28ea503aa5822cf7f05bb4983ff5d1e3f396a47e76c4d US Energy Department officials said on Oct 20 they were working with refiners around the world to boost fuel output as a diesel shortage has raised prices.  US Energy Department officials said on Oct 20 they were working with refiners around the world to boost fuel output as a diesel shortage has raised prices.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/european-stocks-extend-slide-french-unrest-rattles-investors The Business Times en 2026-10-21T06:13:01+08:00 European stocks extend slide as French unrest rattles investors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fccdff3922620f9d3e49525da992841c75d04d284da07dbdcff139fe416b808 The European Central Bank is expected to remain on hold this month, while traders see an 85% chance of a hike in December. The European Central Bank is expected to remain on hold this month, while traders see an 85% chance of a hike in December. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/dow-outperforms-wall-street-rises-healthcare-stocks-lead-gains The Business Times en 2026-10-21T06:08:55+08:00 Dow outperforms as Wall Street rises, healthcare stocks lead gains  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5c650b7ffbccad34ddcd65a76409550f1e3a4b3ff1e65e114aa29f167473f908 Declines in megacap stocks pulled down the communication services sector as energy shares underperformed. Declines in megacap stocks pulled down the communication services sector as energy shares underperformed.