https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/ THE BUSINESS TIMES - Find latest business and financial news including analysis and opinion on top business stories, stock markets in Singapore, Asia-Pacific and global market news and more at The Business Times. en-US https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/favicon.ico https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/ 32 32 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/oil-climbs-following-renewed-us-iran-strikes-middle-east Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:37:11 +0000 Global Companies & Markets Energy & Commodities International /international/global/oil-climbs-following-renewed-us-iran-strikes-middle-east Brent crude futures climb 50 cents, or 0.69 per cent, to US$72.49 a barrel https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-aramco-helicopter-crash-kills-14-nationals Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:15:19 +0000 International Companies & Markets Energy & Commodities /international/saudi-aramco-helicopter-crash-kills-14-nationals This comes as Middle East producers ramped up oil and gas output and exports ahead of the US-Iran peace deal https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/europes-hunt-ai-stocks-leads-power-suppliers-and-banks Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:41:20 +0000 Companies & Markets Telcos, Media & Tech /companies-markets/europes-hunt-ai-stocks-leads-power-suppliers-and-banks INVESTORS who want additional exposure to artificial intelligence in Europe are getting creative, searching out companies that enable the technology or stand... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/justcos-dismal-debut-did-institutional-investors-misjudge-companys-public-market-value Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:05:32 +0000 Ben Paul Opinion & Features Companies & Markets Wealth Wealth & Investing /opinion-features/justcos-dismal-debut-did-institutional-investors-misjudge-companys-public-market-value Despite pivoting to profitability and laying out growth plans, its shares have slumped 42.6% below their IPO price https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-bust-risks-ripple-effects-growth-credit-bis-says Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:18:41 +0000 Companies & Markets Telcos, Media & Tech /companies-markets/ai-bust-risks-ripple-effects-growth-credit-bis-says AN ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE bust, inflation and fiscal stress are among the most alarming threats to global prosperity at present, the Bank for International... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-fever-powers-hong-kong-share-sales-through-hurdles-5-year-high Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:16:00 +0000 Companies & Markets Telcos, Media & Tech /companies-markets/ai-fever-powers-hong-kong-share-sales-through-hurdles-5-year-high IPOs, placements and block trades raise almost US$44 billion in H1 2026, up 29% year on year https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/greenback-declines-second-straight-day-set-weekly-gain Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:37:27 +0000 Companies & Markets Capital Markets & Currencies /companies-markets/greenback-declines-second-straight-day-set-weekly-gain THE US dollar fell for a second straight session on Friday (Jun 26) as recent economic data and a drop in oil... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/soaring-ipad-xbox-prices-reveal-pain-memory-chip-mess Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:22:45 +0000 Companies & Markets Telcos, Media & Tech /companies-markets/soaring-ipad-xbox-prices-reveal-pain-memory-chip-mess [SEATTLE] Within a span of five hours on Thursday (Jun 25), Apple and Microsoft hiked the prices for such popular products as... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/director-accumulation-extends-across-established-and-newly-listed-counters Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Companies & Markets /companies-markets/director-accumulation-extends-across-established-and-newly-listed-counters More than 70 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for over 30 primary-listed stocks https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sonic-aerospace-hunts-asean-acquisitions-makes-tech-foray-it-charts-next-phase-growth Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Goh Ruoxue Companies & Markets Singapore /companies-markets/sonic-aerospace-hunts-asean-acquisitions-makes-tech-foray-it-charts-next-phase-growth The logistics and aviation group is on an ‘aggressive’ share buyback spree https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-defers-public-rollout-gpt-5-6-us-seeks-early-access-frontier-ai-models Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:58:28 +0000 Telcos, Media & Tech Companies & Markets /companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-defers-public-rollout-gpt-5-6-us-seeks-early-access-frontier-ai-models The decision underscores growing concern in Washington over the national security risks posed by powerful AI systems https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/china-eastern-airlines-buy-25-airbus-a330neo-jets-list-price-us9-4-billion Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:49:26 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/china-eastern-airlines-buy-25-airbus-a330neo-jets-list-price-us9-4-billion New jets aimed at more long-haul services from Shanghai Pudong Airport https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/mercedes-gic-back-autonomous-driving-firm-momentas-hong-kong-ipo-sources Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:31:49 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/mercedes-gic-back-autonomous-driving-firm-momentas-hong-kong-ipo-sources The firm is targeting to raise about US$750 million to US$800 million from the offering https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/apple-seeks-approval-buy-chips-blacklisted-chinese-company-ft Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:10:19 +0000 Telcos, Media & Tech Companies & Markets /companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/apple-seeks-approval-buy-chips-blacklisted-chinese-company-ft The iPhone maker lobbies White House for relief to ease financial pressure from rising memory chip prices https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/bosch-ceo-unexpectedly-steps-down-after-leading-massive-job-cut-push Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:43:15 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/bosch-ceo-unexpectedly-steps-down-after-leading-massive-job-cut-push The 60-year-old Stefan Hartung requests to leave to pursue new social commitments and entrepreneurial tasks https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-climbs-above-us4000-inflation-print-curbs-rate-hike-bets Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:09:08 +0000 Energy & Commodities Companies & Markets /companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-climbs-above-us4000-inflation-print-curbs-rate-hike-bets Spot gold rose as much as 1.7% on Friday, adding to a gain in the previous session https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/us-allows-anthropic-release-mythos-ai-trusted-us-organizations Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:16:03 +0000 Telcos, Media & Tech Companies & Markets /companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/us-allows-anthropic-release-mythos-ai-trusted-us-organizations More than 100 companies and institutions will now have access to Mythos 5 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/more-cash-not-less-digital-expanded-cash-access-does-not-signal-retreat-singapores-payments-push Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000 Tan Nai Lun Companies & Markets Banking & Finance /companies-markets/more-cash-not-less-digital-expanded-cash-access-does-not-signal-retreat-singapores-payments-push Observers note that cash still has a role in building consumer confidence amid scams and fraud https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/spacex-set-join-nasdaq-100-paving-way-wave-passive-buying Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:56:16 +0000 Telcos, Media & Tech Companies & Markets /companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/spacex-set-join-nasdaq-100-paving-way-wave-passive-buying Index inclusion typically boosts stock price, as ETFs tracking the index buy shares of the new firm https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-slip-tech-sell-bites-zalando-slides Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:02:09 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-slip-tech-sell-bites-zalando-slides The benchmark STOXX 600 marks modest weekly gains https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sp-500-ends-lower-chips-tumble-and-moderna-rallies Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:50:38 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/sp-500-ends-lower-chips-tumble-and-moderna-rallies The chip index loses 7.9% for the week, its worst week since early April https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/polestar-barred-future-us-sales-under-chinese-tech-rules Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:02:33 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/polestar-barred-future-us-sales-under-chinese-tech-rules The rules are designed to block connected vehicles with Chinese software, hardware or ownership ties on national security grounds https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-opens-lower-chip-stocks-resume-slide Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:48:39 +0000 Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/wall-st-opens-lower-chip-stocks-resume-slide [NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Friday (Jun 26), as chipmakers came under renewed selling pressure after a stellar run... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/boe-sees-weather-new-inflation-risk-while-london-sizzles Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:03:03 +0000 Banking & Finance Companies & Markets /companies-markets/banking-finance/boe-sees-weather-new-inflation-risk-while-london-sizzles As LONDON bakes in record-breaking sunshine, Bank of England officials are beginning to fret that, as one supply shock dissipates, the weather... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/more-freight-bad-weather-cause-delays-singapore-port Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:57:58 +0000 Tay Peck Gek Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/more-freight-bad-weather-cause-delays-singapore-port PSA observes higher vessel arrival volumes, says conditions are expected to be temporary https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/surbana-jurong-group-ceo-sean-chiao-step-down-search-successor-under-way Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:34:25 +0000 Ry-Anne Lim Companies & Markets /companies-markets/surbana-jurong-group-ceo-sean-chiao-step-down-search-successor-under-way The group credits him with steering its transformation agenda and anchoring its enterprise approach https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-stocks-decline-friday-amid-global-tech-rout-sti-down-0-5 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:56:51 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/singapore-stocks-decline-friday-amid-global-tech-rout-sti-down-0-5 Thai Beverage leads the gainers on the blue-chip index https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/swatch-claiming-us170-million-damages-against-samsung-over-trademark-infringement Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:48:21 +0000 Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/swatch-claiming-us170-million-damages-against-samsung-over-trademark-infringement A British judge is expected to rule on damages soon https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/real-estate-firm-ohmyhomes-journey-over-past-10-years Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:09 +0000 Chloe Lim Property Companies & Markets /property/real-estate-firm-ohmyhomes-journey-over-past-10-years The sale of its main brokerage business for US$1 is the latest in a string of issues since its Nasdaq listing https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/china-securities-regulator-ordered-cross-border-swap-curbs-sources-say Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:27:06 +0000 Banking & Finance Companies & Markets /companies-markets/banking-finance/china-securities-regulator-ordered-cross-border-swap-curbs-sources-say China’s TRS exposure is about 500 billion yuan (S$95.1 billion), mostly in overseas equities https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-korean-shares-post-worst-week-march-us-tech-sell Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:47:16 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-korean-shares-post-worst-week-march-us-tech-sell Circuit breakers were activated for the fifth time this year https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/volkswagen-ceo-aims-cut-100000-jobs-next-few-years Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:43:40 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/transport-logistics/volkswagen-ceo-aims-cut-100000-jobs-next-few-years It will discontinue production at four of the group’s German plants https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/whos-who-in-private-banking-march-2026/nikkei-ends-4-lower-softbank-tanks-openai-ipo-delay-report Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:26:43 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/whos-who-in-private-banking-march-2026/nikkei-ends-4-lower-softbank-tanks-openai-ipo-delay-report SoftBank fell 12.53 per cent https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uks-crown-estate-profits-fall-offshore-wind-fees-decline Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:05:25 +0000 Companies & Markets Energy & Commodities Property /companies-markets/uks-crown-estate-profits-fall-offshore-wind-fees-decline The value of the Crown Estate portfolio increased 11.3 per cent to £16.7 billion last year https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/thailand-central-bank-chief-says-no-need-raise-rates-now Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:53:55 +0000 Banking & Finance Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/banking-finance/thailand-central-bank-chief-says-no-need-raise-rates-now Inflation should stay within the target range of 1% to 3% this year and next year https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-slip-global-tech-slump-zalando-down-regulator-action Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:51:07 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-slip-global-tech-slump-zalando-down-regulator-action Asian stocks fell overnight https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/morgan-stanley-sees-us5-5-trillion-asia-energy-investment-boom-driven-ai-energy-security Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:45:36 +0000 Benicia Tan Companies & Markets Economy & Policy Energy & Commodities Singapore /companies-markets/morgan-stanley-sees-us5-5-trillion-asia-energy-investment-boom-driven-ai-energy-security Projected opportunities could include power generation and fuel refining; coal and natural gas could make a comeback https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/honda-ceo-apologises-companys-loss-wins-investor-backing-annual-meeting Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:49:30 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/honda-ceo-apologises-companys-loss-wins-investor-backing-annual-meeting The company is seeking to recover from costly strategic missteps after posting its first annual loss in seven decades last month https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/gcash-owner-seeks-92-3-billion-pesos-record-philippine-ipo Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:20:57 +0000 Banking & Finance Companies & Markets /companies-markets/banking-finance/gcash-owner-seeks-92-3-billion-pesos-record-philippine-ipo The country’s biggest mobile wallet has 90 million registered users https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/new-sgx-mas-equities-panel-keep-pace-market-revival Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:37:18 +0000 Ranamita Chakraborty Companies & Markets Capital Markets & Currencies /companies-markets/new-sgx-mas-equities-panel-keep-pace-market-revival The group’s priorities include deeper engagement with stakeholders and strengthening market foundation https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-reshaping-and-creating-singapore-jobs-lack-experience-hurdle-fresh-grads Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:33:11 +0000 Young Zhan Heng Companies & Markets Telcos, Media & Tech /companies-markets/ai-reshaping-and-creating-singapore-jobs-lack-experience-hurdle-fresh-grads Recruiters say employers are prioritising candidates who can deploy artificial intelligence in real business settings https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/sonos-cuts-3-staff-across-user-experience-product-teams Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:24:51 +0000 Telcos, Media & Tech Companies & Markets /companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/sonos-cuts-3-staff-across-user-experience-product-teams The move follows an earlier round of layoffs in April https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ohmyhome-ltd-sells-real-estate-business-token-us1-due-poor-business-and-continued-losses Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:03:22 +0000 Companies & Markets Property /companies-markets/ohmyhome-ltd-sells-real-estate-business-token-us1-due-poor-business-and-continued-losses It will now focus entirely on digital marketing; the subsidiary’s sale is to a corporate vehicle called Sterling Oat https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/samsung-group-unveil-1000-trillion-won-south-korea-investments-including-chip-plants-report Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:49:20 +0000 Companies & Markets /companies-markets/samsung-group-unveil-1000-trillion-won-south-korea-investments-including-chip-plants-report The chipmakers have faced political pressure to invest more in other areas of the country https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asia-shares-retreat-record-apple-price-hikes-rain-chip-parade Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:35:03 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asia-shares-retreat-record-apple-price-hikes-rain-chip-parade South Korea’s Kospi tumbles 8.2%, triggering a circuit breaker that halts trading for 20 minutes https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/spacex-unitree-anthropic-openai-ultra-hyped-tech-listing-wave-backed-sound-fundamentals Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:20:45 +0000 Deon Loke Global Companies & Markets International New Articles /international/global/spacex-unitree-anthropic-openai-ultra-hyped-tech-listing-wave-backed-sound-fundamentals BT looks at what analysts are saying about the current and upcoming tech IPO headliners https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-moneymax-del-monte-pacific-justco Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:25:17 +0000 Chloe Lim Deon Loke Companies & Markets Capital Markets & Currencies /companies-markets/stocks-watch-moneymax-del-monte-pacific-justco [SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Friday (Jun 26): https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-steadies-near-us4000-inflation-data-eases-rate-hike-bets Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:23:26 +0000 Energy & Commodities Companies & Markets /companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-steadies-near-us4000-inflation-data-eases-rate-hike-bets A stronger US dollar makes commodities priced in the US currency more expensive for most buyers https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/jpmorgan-sets-new-succession-plan-jamie-dimon-plans-stay Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:02:41 +0000 Banking & Finance Companies & Markets /companies-markets/banking-finance/jpmorgan-sets-new-succession-plan-jamie-dimon-plans-stay The question of Jamie Dimon’s eventual successor has for years been one of the most discussed transition sagas in corporate America https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-capital-crackdown-why-hong-kong-will-keep-its-edge-among-asian-markets Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Shikhar Gupta Chloe Lim International Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /international/chinas-capital-crackdown-why-hong-kong-will-keep-its-edge-among-asian-markets Analysts say move will strengthen, rather than diminish, the financial hub’s role https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/airfares-are-staying-high-even-jet-fuel-crisis-fades Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:03:36 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/airfares-are-staying-high-even-jet-fuel-crisis-fades Consumer demand for air travel remaining high, airlines are unlikely to lower their fares https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-edges-lower-amid-resumption-strait-shipments-even-vessel-hit-near-oman Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:07:28 +0000 Energy & Commodities Companies & Markets /companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-edges-lower-amid-resumption-strait-shipments-even-vessel-hit-near-oman Brent and WTI crude are both set for losses of close to 7% this week https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-ends-mixed-tech-megacap-declines-outweigh-upbeat-chip-outlook Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:42:55 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-street-ends-mixed-tech-megacap-declines-outweigh-upbeat-chip-outlook The S&P closes near flat and the Dow closes higher as investors digest new economic data https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-hit-record-close-healthcare-stocks-leading-broader-rally Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:32:00 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-hit-record-close-healthcare-stocks-leading-broader-rally A rally in tech stocks helps push the Stoxx 600 to an intraday high, but fizzles out later in the session https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-opens-higher-after-micron-revives-ai-optimism-upbeat-economic-data Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:50:23 +0000 Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/wall-st-opens-higher-after-micron-revives-ai-optimism-upbeat-economic-data [NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes advanced on Thursday (Jun 25) as strong forecasts from Micron and Qualcomm renewed AI optimism, while... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/chinese-banks-move-rein-retail-gold-trading-volatility Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:11:24 +0000 Banking & Finance Companies & Markets /companies-markets/banking-finance/chinese-banks-move-rein-retail-gold-trading-volatility They cite risk management for the closures, which covers trading in both spot and deferred delivery contracts https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-upgrade-paynow-launch-new-finance-institute-drive-innovation Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:32:54 +0000 Tan Nai Lun Companies & Markets Banking & Finance /companies-markets/singapore-upgrade-paynow-launch-new-finance-institute-drive-innovation Move includes AI training for 100,000 professionals, new measures to prepare sector for emerging technologies https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-introduce-new-corporate-structure-insurance-speed-approval-new-fund-types-dpm-gan Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:31:55 +0000 Tan Nai Lun Companies & Markets Banking & Finance /companies-markets/singapore-introduce-new-corporate-structure-insurance-speed-approval-new-fund-types-dpm-gan Initiatives are part of Republic’s push to build ‘trusted market infrastructure for Asia’s next phase’ https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/del-monte-pacific-back-black-remains-net-capital-deficit-us589-million Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:27:16 +0000 Ry-Anne Lim Companies & Markets /companies-markets/del-monte-pacific-back-black-remains-net-capital-deficit-us589-million It posts US$10 million Q4 profit but collapse of US unit leaves current liabilities exceeding current assets by US$787 million https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-ocbc-uob-nets-expand-atm-cash-access-network-after-years-rationalisation Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:10:45 +0000 Tan Nai Lun Companies & Markets Banking & Finance /companies-markets/dbs-ocbc-uob-nets-expand-atm-cash-access-network-after-years-rationalisation Banks to also improve legacy planning, dementia support in new ageing playbook https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sti-0-1-amid-ai-stock-rally-easing-oil-prices Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:25:49 +0000 Ry-Anne Lim Companies & Markets /companies-markets/sti-0-1-amid-ai-stock-rally-easing-oil-prices Sats leads the gainers on Singapore’s blue-chip index https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/justcos-boring-office-open-first-cbd-co-working-space Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:24:20 +0000 Chloe Lim Companies & Markets /companies-markets/justcos-boring-office-open-first-cbd-co-working-space The brand is aimed at entrepreneurs, startups and SMEs seeking an affordable central location https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/moneymax-prices-rm200-million-3-year-fixed-rate-notes-5-7 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:51:58 +0000 Ry-Anne Lim Companies & Markets /companies-markets/moneymax-prices-rm200-million-3-year-fixed-rate-notes-5-7 The company’s shares have also been included in the CPF Investment Scheme https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/ibm-unveils-tech-chip-smaller-1-nanometer-ai-computing-push Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:44:36 +0000 Telcos, Media & Tech Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/ibm-unveils-tech-chip-smaller-1-nanometer-ai-computing-push Chipmakers are searching for ways to cram more computing power into smaller spaces https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-investors-are-reshaping-portfolios-focus-capital-preservation-survey Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:24:31 +0000 Ranamita Chakraborty Companies & Markets Capital Markets & Currencies Singapore /companies-markets/singapore-investors-are-reshaping-portfolios-focus-capital-preservation-survey They are also emphasising active management and cross-asset investing across public and private markets https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/valley-point-could-be-hidden-gem-frasers-propertys-s2-1-billion-hospitality-asset-light-proposal Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:47:22 +0000 Jude Chan Companies & Markets /companies-markets/valley-point-could-be-hidden-gem-frasers-propertys-s2-1-billion-hospitality-asset-light-proposal Strategically, the move gives the group the master key to the entire Valley Point site https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nikkei-marks-record-closing-high-ai-shares-rally-micron-forecast Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:44:35 +0000 Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/nikkei-marks-record-closing-high-ai-shares-rally-micron-forecast [TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average rose more than 4 per cent on Thursday (Jun 25) to notch a record closing high, as... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/european-shares-gain-upbeat-micron-forecast-revives-ai-rally Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:36:01 +0000 Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/european-shares-gain-upbeat-micron-forecast-revives-ai-rally [BRUSSELS] European shares opened higher on Thursday (Jun 25), led by gains in technology stocks, as strong forecasts from Micron and Qualcomm... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/apple-intel-chip-deal-makes-strategic-sense-production-years-away Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:03:04 +0000 Telcos, Media & Tech Companies & Markets /companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/apple-intel-chip-deal-makes-strategic-sense-production-years-away It pairs Intel’s bid to rebuild credibility as a chipmaker with Apple’s search for more manufacturing capacity https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/renault-plans-800-engineering-job-cuts-france-amid-intense-chinese-competition Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:57:34 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/renault-plans-800-engineering-job-cuts-france-amid-intense-chinese-competition The company expects to get its transformation plan approved by unions in July and implemented from September https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/e-commerce-job-cuts-signal-s-e-asias-shift-scaling-deeper-user-engagement Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:56:34 +0000 Benjamin Cher Companies & Markets /companies-markets/e-commerce-job-cuts-signal-s-e-asias-shift-scaling-deeper-user-engagement The sector is maturing in the region, with players pivoting from scale to profitable growth https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/large-us-banks-can-weather-hypothetical-downturn-several-raise-dividends-fed Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:31:35 +0000 Banking & Finance Companies & Markets /companies-markets/banking-finance/large-us-banks-can-weather-hypothetical-downturn-several-raise-dividends-fed The Fed’s ‘stress test’ shows banks stay above minimum requirements despite a 1.6-percentage-point capital drop https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hm-reports-q2-profit-miss-tighter-inventory-hit-sales Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:18:31 +0000 Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/hm-reports-q2-profit-miss-tighter-inventory-hit-sales Operating profit was flat year on year at 5.91 billion Swedish crowns (S$786.7 million) https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/singpost-expects-huge-dip-low-value-parcels-eu-initially-customs-duty-takes-effect Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Tay Peck Gek Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/singpost-expects-huge-dip-low-value-parcels-eu-initially-customs-duty-takes-effect Presently, Spain, Germany and France are the key countries to which parcels from Singapore businesses are delivered https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/china-raise-refined-fuel-export-allowance-july-sources-say Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:44:59 +0000 Energy & Commodities Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/energy-commodities/china-raise-refined-fuel-export-allowance-july-sources-say This may ease tight supplies after regional refiners cut output due to crude shortages from the Iran war https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/chinas-central-bank-add-tool-better-manage-short-term-liquidity Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:55:04 +0000 Banking & Finance Companies & Markets /companies-markets/banking-finance/chinas-central-bank-add-tool-better-manage-short-term-liquidity The People’s Bank of China plans to inject cash into the banking system on Jun 29 and Jun 30 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/hong-kong-dollar-nears-weak-end-low-volatility-cheap-rates Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:02:16 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/hong-kong-dollar-nears-weak-end-low-volatility-cheap-rates Muted funding costs in the city have been aided by weaker demand for cash as a slump in local equities curbed financing... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-koreas-surging-equity-volatility-draws-meme-stock-comparisons Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:44:59 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/south-koreas-surging-equity-volatility-draws-meme-stock-comparisons The growing dominance of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, the market’s two largest stocks, is driving this https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/chinas-future-industries-push-triggers-flood-venture-capital-bubble-concerns Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:28:14 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/chinas-future-industries-push-triggers-flood-venture-capital-bubble-concerns Chinese venture capitalists scramble to invest in hard-tech start-ups https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/digitalbridge-said-explore-options-malaysias-aims-data-centre Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:25:06 +0000 Telcos, Media & Tech Companies & Markets /companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/digitalbridge-said-explore-options-malaysias-aims-data-centre The US-based firm is working with a financial adviser and has reached out to prospective investors to gauge interest, according to sources https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/china-flags-top-state-financial-firms-tax-evasion-improper-loans Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:43:23 +0000 Banking & Finance Companies & Markets /companies-markets/banking-finance/china-flags-top-state-financial-firms-tax-evasion-improper-loans The move marks the first time a major state-owned lender has been explicitly called out for tax evasion in recent years https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/sk-hynix-micron-solidify-memory-chips-runaway-stars-ai Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:42:08 +0000 Telcos, Media & Tech Companies & Markets /companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/sk-hynix-micron-solidify-memory-chips-runaway-stars-ai Producing memory chips is a capital-intensive business famous for its boom-and-bust cycles https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bank-japan-sees-ai-export-boom-cushioning-economy-oil-price-shock Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:07:34 +0000 International Banking & Finance Companies & Markets /international/bank-japan-sees-ai-export-boom-cushioning-economy-oil-price-shock The country is getting an unexpected boost that puts pressure on policymakers to tighten policy https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-steadies-near-us4000-stronger-dollar-rate-outlook-weigh Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:41:16 +0000 Energy & Commodities Companies & Markets /companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-steadies-near-us4000-stronger-dollar-rate-outlook-weigh The recent decline has brought an end to a long-running bull run for the metal https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/sk-hynix-jumps-12-us-listing-plan-boosts-valuation-hopes Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:36:49 +0000 Telcos, Media & Tech Companies & Markets /companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/sk-hynix-jumps-12-us-listing-plan-boosts-valuation-hopes At the proposed size, the chipmaker’s ADR sale would be among the top three first-time share sales ever https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asia-stocks-jump-us-futures-micron-outlook Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:36:24 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asia-stocks-jump-us-futures-micron-outlook Demand for conventional memory chips and high-bandwidth memory continues to outstrip supply https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/micron-soars-after-ai-fuelled-sales-forecast-shatters-estimates Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:59:30 +0000 Technology Companies & Markets Startups & Tech Telcos, Media & Tech /startups-tech/technology/micron-soars-after-ai-fuelled-sales-forecast-shatters-estimates Shares up 16% after firm says Q4 revenue will be around US$50 billion https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-oue-reit-oue-ltd-frasers-property-vicom-uob Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:39:42 +0000 Chloe Lim Shikhar Gupta Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/stocks-watch-oue-reit-oue-ltd-frasers-property-vicom-uob [SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jun 25): https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/oue-reit-selling-crowne-plaza-changi-airport-s500-million-unitholders-get-special-payout Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:26:52 +0000 Shikhar Gupta Reits & Property Companies & Markets /companies-markets/reits-property/oue-reit-selling-crowne-plaza-changi-airport-s500-million-unitholders-get-special-payout Tokyo Century-OUE JV is buyer in deal that will lift pro forma DPU by 5.8%, fund S$20 million in special payouts https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/frasers-property-proposes-s2-1-billion-restructuring-hospitality-portfolio Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:25:32 +0000 Navene Elangovan Companies & Markets /companies-markets/frasers-property-proposes-s2-1-billion-restructuring-hospitality-portfolio Its on-balance sheet hospitality assets are expected reduce to S$2.5 billion following the portfolio optimisation https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/higher-longer-us-rates-could-boost-singapore-banks-earnings-beyond-2026-analysts Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Renald Yeo Companies & Markets Banking & Finance /companies-markets/higher-longer-us-rates-could-boost-singapore-banks-earnings-beyond-2026-analysts A hawkish Fed could be good news for DBS, OCBC and UOB, even as benefits may not be equal across the sector https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-accuses-alibaba-illicitly-accessing-ai-models Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:43:18 +0000 Telcos, Media & Tech Companies & Markets Startups Startups & Tech /companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/anthropic-accuses-alibaba-illicitly-accessing-ai-models The AI startup’s calls for additional government support in countering what it sees as unfair practices by Chinese rivals https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/asian-consumers-face-higher-food-prices-war-disruptions-trigger-plastics-shortages Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:05:16 +0000 Energy & Commodities Companies & Markets /companies-markets/energy-commodities/asian-consumers-face-higher-food-prices-war-disruptions-trigger-plastics-shortages A gauge of global food prices is already near a three-year high https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/oil-erases-wartime-gains-more-tankers-transit-hormuz Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:01:17 +0000 Global Companies & Markets Energy & Commodities International /international/global/oil-erases-wartime-gains-more-tankers-transit-hormuz Washington and Teheran have both flagged early progress in talks to end the war https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nasdaq-sp-end-lower-tech-stocks-fall Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:43:25 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/nasdaq-sp-end-lower-tech-stocks-fall The stock has surged more than 200% in 2026 but closed on Jun 24 down 0.3% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-tread-water-iran-uncertainty-weighs-rheinmetall-slumps Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:30:30 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-tread-water-iran-uncertainty-weighs-rheinmetall-slumps Brent crude has hit its lowest levels since the US-Israeli war on Iran started https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-broadcom-unveil-chip-run-models-faster-cheaper Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:07:57 +0000 Telcos, Media & Tech Companies & Markets /companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openai-broadcom-unveil-chip-run-models-faster-cheaper The finalised chips will be integrated into large data centres later this year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-online-spending-hits-us8-3-billion-amazon-prime-day-kicks-adobe-says Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:01:37 +0000 International Companies & Markets Telcos, Media & Tech /international/us-online-spending-hits-us8-3-billion-amazon-prime-day-kicks-adobe-says ONLINE shopping among shoppers on the first day of Amazon’s Prime Day rose 5.3 per cent from a year earlier to US$8.3... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-subdued-tech-steadies-micron-earnings-focus Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:45:27 +0000 Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/wall-st-subdued-tech-steadies-micron-earnings-focus [NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes were muted on Wednesday (Jun 24), after two straight sessions of declines, as technology shares steadied... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/brent-hits-lowest-start-iran-war-expectations-smoother-oil-flows-hormuz Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:18:39 +0000 Energy & Commodities Companies & Markets /companies-markets/energy-commodities/brent-hits-lowest-start-iran-war-expectations-smoother-oil-flows-hormuz Ships have already sailed through the strait under a newly launched evacuation scheme by the UN’s shipping agency