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/china-keep-benchmark-lending-rates-steady-after-strong-gdp-data Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:38:34 +0000 International /international/china-keep-benchmark-lending-rates-steady-after-strong-gdp-data Its economy is weathering the Iran war better than others, prompting banks to walk back calls for rate cuts https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/apples-iphone-shipments-china-surge-20-q1-counterpoint Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:35:41 +0000 International /international/apples-iphone-shipments-china-surge-20-q1-counterpoint This comes as overall shipments drop 4% in the world’s largest smartphone market https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/batams-data-centre-boom-just-getting-started-caveats Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:28:37 +0000 International /international/batams-data-centre-boom-just-getting-started-caveats Batam is having a tech moment. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/loss-energy-output-middle-east-due-iran-war-will-take-about-2-years-recover-iea-chief Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:28:09 +0000 Global International /international/global/loss-energy-output-middle-east-due-iran-war-will-take-about-2-years-recover-iea-chief There were no new deliveries of oil, gas or fuels to Asian markets, said Fatih Birol https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/will-philippines-hit-brakes-deregulated-oil-industry-amid-fuel-pain Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/will-philippines-hit-brakes-deregulated-oil-industry-amid-fuel-pain With domestic pump prices continuing to rise, calls for state intervention are growing https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippines-us-build-industrial-hub-strengthen-supply-chain-security Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:16:28 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/philippines-us-build-industrial-hub-strengthen-supply-chain-security The former US colony is also central to Washington’s efforts to counter China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/imf-expects-ecb-raise-rates-half-percentage-point-2026 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:32:44 +0000 International Banking & Finance Companies & Markets /international/imf-expects-ecb-raise-rates-half-percentage-point-2026 The ECB’s main interest rate is currently set at 2 per cent https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-march-cpi-rises-1-7-year-matching-forecast Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:44:11 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/malaysias-march-cpi-rises-1-7-year-matching-forecast [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia‘s consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.7 per cent from a year earlier in March, government data showed on Friday. The... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-economy-grew-5-3-y-o-y-q1-official-advance-estimate-shows Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:22:53 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/malaysias-economy-grew-5-3-y-o-y-q1-official-advance-estimate-shows Bank Negara Malaysia warn that supply disruptions and higher fuel prices caused by prolonged conflict in the Middle East would pose risks https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/three-sovereign-wealth-funds-anchor-new-china-asean-investment-platform-us520-million-secured-first Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:16:49 +0000 Elisa Valenta Asean International /international/asean/three-sovereign-wealth-funds-anchor-new-china-asean-investment-platform-us520-million-secured-first There are plans to expand the fund to US$1 billion as it targets opportunities emerging from deeper ties between China, S-E Asia https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/can-us-and-iran-conclude-lasting-deal-end-middle-east-war Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:43:24 +0000 Global International /international/global/can-us-and-iran-conclude-lasting-deal-end-middle-east-war Iran is unlikely to give up its leverage over Hormuz without concessions from the US https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-risks-missing-ev-boom-most-nickel-goes-stainless-steel-research-says Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:31:54 +0000 Elisa Valenta Asean International /international/asean/indonesia-risks-missing-ev-boom-most-nickel-goes-stainless-steel-research-says The growing adoption of nickel-free battery technologies is an added risk https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippine-sovereign-wealth-fund-targeting-investments-year-despite-middle-east-conflict-economic Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0000 Lionel Lim Asean International New Articles /international/asean/philippine-sovereign-wealth-fund-targeting-investments-year-despite-middle-east-conflict-economic Maharlika looking at projects that build national resilience, says CEO Rafael Consing Jr https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/energy-crisis-triggered-iran-war-pushes-asia-think-twice-doubling-down-lng Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:33:00 +0000 Global International /international/global/energy-crisis-triggered-iran-war-pushes-asia-think-twice-doubling-down-lng LNG prices in the region more than doubled in the weeks after the start of the conflict https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/australia-rules-out-fuel-restrictions-after-fire-its-largest-refinery Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:00:46 +0000 International Companies & Markets Energy & Commodities /international/australia-rules-out-fuel-restrictions-after-fire-its-largest-refinery The fire was brought under control after about 12 hours https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/asia-relying-us-crude-replace-middle-east-supply Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:33:42 +0000 Asean Companies & Markets Energy & Commodities International /international/asean/asia-relying-us-crude-replace-middle-east-supply The war in Iran and near closing of the Strait of Hormuz has choked off crude flows to Asia https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/g7-finance-chiefs-say-it-urgent-limit-middle-east-wars-cost-global-economy Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:01:22 +0000 Global Banking & Finance Companies & Markets International /international/global/g7-finance-chiefs-say-it-urgent-limit-middle-east-wars-cost-global-economy [WASHINGTON] Finance chiefs of the Group of Seven nations on Thursday said it was urgent to limit the cost to the global... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-house-again-rejects-democratic-attempt-limit-iran-war Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:06:14 +0000 International /international/us-house-again-rejects-democratic-attempt-limit-iran-war The vote follows a similar 47 to 52 defeat for a war powers resolution in the Senate on Wednesday https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-very-close-deal-iran-says-trump-both-sides-may-meet-weekend Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:12:53 +0000 Global International /international/global/us-very-close-deal-iran-says-trump-both-sides-may-meet-weekend Lebanon accused of Israel violating ceasefire with intermittent shelling of several southern Lebanese villages https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/gucci-can-no-longer-treat-china-trash-bin-kering-ceo Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:59:38 +0000 Global International /international/global/gucci-can-no-longer-treat-china-trash-bin-kering-ceo Chinese shoppers now favour quality and design over logos as the luxury market matures, says de Meo https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trump-turns-iran-economy-republicans-face-midterm-headwinds Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:46:02 +0000 Global International /international/global/trump-turns-iran-economy-republicans-face-midterm-headwinds Polls show a majority of Americans disapprove of the president’s handling of the war and blame him for rising petrol prices https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-manufacturing-output-dips-march Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:11:55 +0000 International /international/us-manufacturing-output-dips-march Manufacturing output dipped 0.1% last month after an upwardly revised 0.4% increase in February https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-street-indexes-open-higher-mideast-diplomacy-hopes-earnings-lift-sentiment Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:40:21 +0000 Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/wall-street-indexes-open-higher-mideast-diplomacy-hopes-earnings-lift-sentiment [NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Thursday (Apr 16) on rising hopes that the worst of the Middle East... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/imf-warns-asias-vulnerability-war-induced-energy-shock Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:20:44 +0000 International /international/imf-warns-asias-vulnerability-war-induced-energy-shock An acute hit to growth is possible if a prolonged conflict triggers supply shortages https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-proposes-steep-cuts-clean-energy-payouts-protracted-us13-billion-dispute Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:05:27 +0000 Jamille Tran Asean International New Articles /international/asean/vietnam-proposes-steep-cuts-clean-energy-payouts-protracted-us13-billion-dispute EVN’s proposal for 173 projects could force some investors to repay past incentives https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-weekly-jobless-claims-decline-labour-market-remains-stable Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:52:28 +0000 International /international/us-weekly-jobless-claims-decline-labour-market-remains-stable Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 11,000 to a seasonally adjusted 207,000 for the week ended April 11 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/softbank-pays-record-8-5-part-us3-6-billion-bond-sale Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:54:51 +0000 International /international/softbank-pays-record-8-5-part-us3-6-billion-bond-sale Its significant investment in AI, alongside a rising debt load, is unsettling market watchers https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-sees-private-credit-policy-pillar-despite-overseas-market-turmoil Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:18:48 +0000 International /international/japan-sees-private-credit-policy-pillar-despite-overseas-market-turmoil Rising inflation is prompting companies to invest the cash piles they have been sitting on for too long https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/mark-mobius-emerging-markets-investing-pioneer-dies-89 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:17:09 +0000 International /international/mark-mobius-emerging-markets-investing-pioneer-dies-89 He was an evangelist for money-making opportunities in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-arrests-chief-ombudsman-bribery-charges-after-only-six-days-office Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:10:58 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/indonesia-arrests-chief-ombudsman-bribery-charges-after-only-six-days-office Hery Susanto allegedly receives 1.5 billion rupiah from a nickel company https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/iran-us-narrow-differences-after-pakistani-mediation-splits-remain-senior-iranian-official Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:43:39 +0000 Global International /international/global/iran-us-narrow-differences-after-pakistani-mediation-splits-remain-senior-iranian-official No dates have been decided for a second round of talks between Washington and Teheran https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/google-linked-data-centres-selling-record-us5-7-billion-junk-bond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:36:31 +0000 International /international/google-linked-data-centres-selling-record-us5-7-billion-junk-bond This is the largest deal of its kind to finance the artificial intelligence buildout boom https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/middle-east-war-hangs-over-europe-earnings-season-kicks Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:56:50 +0000 International /international/middle-east-war-hangs-over-europe-earnings-season-kicks Lower growth, supply-chain disruptions, uncertainty and higher inflation threaten firms’ performance https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/global-investors-boost-us-dollar-hedging-ratio-two-year-high Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:49:18 +0000 Global Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets International /international/global/global-investors-boost-us-dollar-hedging-ratio-two-year-high Hedging ratio on the greenback rises to 63% as of Apr 10 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-economy-surges-ahead-iran-war-energy-shock-test-resilience Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:28:42 +0000 International /international/uk-economy-surges-ahead-iran-war-energy-shock-test-resilience GDP is up 0.5% month on month in February, beating economists’ estimates of 0.2% growth https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trump-says-lebanese-and-israeli-leaders-speak-pakistan-says-lebanon-peace-essential Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:41:38 +0000 Global International /international/global/trump-says-lebanese-and-israeli-leaders-speak-pakistan-says-lebanon-peace-essential Israel said its troops were continuing “targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/anwar-says-mideast-states-are-using-malaysia-engage-iran Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:22:15 +0000 International /international/anwar-says-mideast-states-are-using-malaysia-engage-iran “...the Arab world have sought our views and our assistance to convey their concerns,” says Anwar https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/malaysias-petronas-supply-excess-fuel-australia-leaders-vow-closer-energy-ties Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:02:09 +0000 Energy & Commodities Asean Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/energy-commodities/malaysias-petronas-supply-excess-fuel-australia-leaders-vow-closer-energy-ties The South-east Asia country is widely considered as a global leader in halal processing due to its established certification standards https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/singapore-squeezes-malaysia-tempts-fb-operators-across-causeway Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/singapore-squeezes-malaysia-tempts-fb-operators-across-causeway Restaurant groups are looking to Malaysia for cheaper space and a longer runway, but operators say lower costs do not make it... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/can-iran-legally-impose-tolls-strait-hormuz Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:38:25 +0000 Global International /international/global/can-iran-legally-impose-tolls-strait-hormuz The US disputes Iran’s authority to charge tolls https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/inside-asean/singapore-developers-deepen-long-term-bet-vietnam Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:21:16 +0000 Ry-Anne Lim Asean Global International Property /international/asean/inside-asean/singapore-developers-deepen-long-term-bet-vietnam Key drivers include its young and more well-educated workforce, as well as a growing middle class https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-rushes-secure-oil-fertiliser-strait-hormuz-remains-shut Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:09:06 +0000 Asean Companies & Markets Energy & Commodities International /international/asean/thailand-rushes-secure-oil-fertiliser-strait-hormuz-remains-shut Despite talk of a US-Iran ceasefire extension, policymakers are still on high alert in South-east Asia https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/hopes-deal-end-iran-war-grow-nuclear-issues-unresolved Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:07:43 +0000 Global International /international/global/hopes-deal-end-iran-war-grow-nuclear-issues-unresolved A ceasefire in Lebanon would be an essential component of any peace talks, Pakistan says https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-mulls-public-debt-ceiling-hike-face-energy-shock Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:53:35 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/thailand-mulls-public-debt-ceiling-hike-face-energy-shock The energy shock is already weighing on the country’s outlook https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/iran-war-brings-us-close-net-crude-exporter-first-time-world-war-ii Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:38:28 +0000 Global International /international/global/iran-war-brings-us-close-net-crude-exporter-first-time-world-war-ii Atlantic Basin and Asian buyers are reaching further out for available supply https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-rushes-biofuel-rollout-iran-war-prompts-energy-pivot Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:29:08 +0000 Asean Companies & Markets Energy & Commodities International /international/asean/vietnam-rushes-biofuel-rollout-iran-war-prompts-energy-pivot The move follows similar drives in Indonesia and Thailand https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-plans-use-tycoon-aminul-islams-new-migrant-worker-system Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:08:12 +0000 Asean Companies & Markets International Telcos, Media & Tech /international/asean/malaysia-plans-use-tycoon-aminul-islams-new-migrant-worker-system Bestinet already operates a software system called the Foreign Workers Centralised Management System, or FWCMS https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/inside-asean/beyond-manufacturing-vietnams-doi-moi-2-0-opens-new-investment-options-and-challenges Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0000 Mindy Tan Asean Global International /international/asean/inside-asean/beyond-manufacturing-vietnams-doi-moi-2-0-opens-new-investment-options-and-challenges Businesses in the country are adopting a ‘move-and-adjust strategy’ amid fluid global developments https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-factory-output-rises-5-7-march-retail-sales-growth-slips-1-7 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:38:08 +0000 Global International /international/global/chinas-factory-output-rises-5-7-march-retail-sales-growth-slips-1-7 [BEIJING] China’s industrial output rose 5.7 per cent in March from a year earlier, slowing from 6.3 per cent growth in January-February,... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-q1-economic-rebound-faces-rough-seas-iran-war-jolts-global-outlook Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:27:43 +0000 Global International /international/global/chinas-q1-economic-rebound-faces-rough-seas-iran-war-jolts-global-outlook Risks to the world’s second-largest economy have surged since the start of the Iran war https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trumps-isolation-deepens-his-ties-longtime-allies-fray Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:18:53 +0000 International /international/trumps-isolation-deepens-his-ties-longtime-allies-fray Many allies have so far refused to participate in the US blockade https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/australias-march-employment-rises-17900-jobless-rate-steady-4-3 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:04:03 +0000 International /international/australias-march-employment-rises-17900-jobless-rate-steady-4-3 [SYDNEY] Australian employment rose broadly in line with expectations in March as firms hired more full-time workers, while the jobless rate held... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-poised-be-top-tourism-economy-foreigners-skip-us Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:02:35 +0000 International /international/china-poised-be-top-tourism-economy-foreigners-skip-us America has long ranked as the world’s top vacation destination https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/foreign-investors-flee-thailand-iran-war-energy-shock-dash-hope-economic-revival Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:52:51 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/foreign-investors-flee-thailand-iran-war-energy-shock-dash-hope-economic-revival The Thai economy has struggled to gain traction, growing just 2.4 per cent last year https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-central-bank-cuts-2026-growth-says-no-limits-worst-case-scenarios-if-war-continues Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:28:52 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/thailand-central-bank-cuts-2026-growth-says-no-limits-worst-case-scenarios-if-war-continues Thailand’s strong position going into the crisis is helping it absorb the shock, said Assistant Governor Chayawadee Chai-anant https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/support-trusted-regional-partners-key-securing-energy-needs-pm-wong Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:15:58 +0000 Asean Companies & Markets Energy & Commodities International /international/asean/support-trusted-regional-partners-key-securing-energy-needs-pm-wong Singapore, as an oil trading and refinery export hub, will do what it can to secure alternative “upstream feedstock”, PM Wong says https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-optimistic-deal-iran-it-increases-economic-pressure Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:43:24 +0000 Global International /international/global/us-optimistic-deal-iran-it-increases-economic-pressure US President Donald Trump has said that he believes the war he launched with Israel in late February is nearly over https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/jury-finds-live-nation-acts-monopoly-victory-states Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:18:18 +0000 International Companies & Markets Consumer & Healthcare /international/jury-finds-live-nation-acts-monopoly-victory-states A US Federal jury on Wednesday found that Live Nation, the concert giant that owns Ticketmaster, has operated as a monopoly in... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/take-responsibility-uk-pm-starmer-tells-social-media-firms-online-safety Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:47:34 +0000 International Companies & Markets Telcos, Media & Tech /international/take-responsibility-uk-pm-starmer-tells-social-media-firms-online-safety Australia last year became the first country to ban social media for children under 16 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/most-tariff-refunds-facing-denial-if-importers-dont-opt Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:42:06 +0000 International /international/most-tariff-refunds-facing-denial-if-importers-dont-opt The agency has previously said that it will reject non-electronic refund requests https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/imf-says-bank-japan-can-see-through-inflationary-shock-iran-war Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:28:53 +0000 International Banking & Finance Companies & Markets /international/imf-says-bank-japan-can-see-through-inflationary-shock-iran-war [WASHINGTON] The Bank of Japan can see through inflationary pressures from the war in the Middle East as any second-round effects on... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/morgan-stanleys-profit-beats-estimates-dealmaking-surge-trading-boost Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:24:32 +0000 International /international/morgan-stanleys-profit-beats-estimates-dealmaking-surge-trading-boost Its investment banking revenue is up by 36% at US$2.12 billion from a rise in advisory fees https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/imf-cautions-countries-against-broad-fuel-subsidies-deal-war-driven-energy-shock Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:16:52 +0000 International /international/imf-cautions-countries-against-broad-fuel-subsidies-deal-war-driven-energy-shock Targeted, temporary cash transfers that do not mask higher prices would be a far better option https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-street-opens-higher-earnings-focus Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:48:12 +0000 Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/wall-street-opens-higher-earnings-focus [NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Wednesday (Apr 15) as investors assessed the latest developments in the Middle East... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-threatens-fire-powell-if-he-does-not-resign-fed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:34:29 +0000 International /international/trump-threatens-fire-powell-if-he-does-not-resign-fed Jerome Powell’s tenure as chair officially ends May 15 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-import-prices-increase-less-expected-march Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:06:33 +0000 International /international/us-import-prices-increase-less-expected-march Import prices rose 0.8% last month after a downwardly revised 0.9% gain in February https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/rice-prices-asia-soar-iran-war-fallout-threatens-supply Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:39:01 +0000 Asean Global International /international/asean/rice-prices-asia-soar-iran-war-fallout-threatens-supply Thai white rice 5% broken, an Asian benchmark, jumps 10% to US$423 a tonne in the week ended Apr 8 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/russian-investigators-crack-suspected-crime-ring-behind-1-trillion-rouble-tax-fraud Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:24:05 +0000 International /international/russian-investigators-crack-suspected-crime-ring-behind-1-trillion-rouble-tax-fraud The losses by the state’s coffers come to light just as Moscow is trying to plug the budget deficit in the country’s... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-america-profit-rises-trading-shines Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:47:26 +0000 Banking & Finance Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-america-profit-rises-trading-shines Sales and trading revenue rose 13% to US$6.4 billion in the first quarter https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-efishery-founder-faces-10-years-jail Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:35:16 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/indonesias-efishery-founder-faces-10-years-jail The trial marks a spectacular fall for the former crown jewel of Indonesia’s agritech sector https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/india-gems-and-jewellery-exports-fall-five-year-low-us-tariffs Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:31:44 +0000 International /international/india-gems-and-jewellery-exports-fall-five-year-low-us-tariffs Exports fell to US$27.72 billion, the lowest since 2020/21 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/petronas-calms-malaysia-fuel-fears-supply-risks-remain Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:31:09 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/petronas-calms-malaysia-fuel-fears-supply-risks-remain State-owned oil giant says fuel supply across its nationwide station network had been secured till end-June https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/unitree-launches-cheapest-humanoid-robot-aliexpress-rival-tesla Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:58:03 +0000 Telcos, Media & Tech Companies & Markets Global International /companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/unitree-launches-cheapest-humanoid-robot-aliexpress-rival-tesla The robotics specialist eyes 4.2 billion yuan IPO as it taps Alibaba to boost global humanoid robot sales https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/indias-trade-deficit-shrinks-us20-98-billion-march Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:12:16 +0000 International /international/indias-trade-deficit-shrinks-us20-98-billion-march [NEW DELHI] India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to US$20.98 billion in March, government data showed on Wednesday (Apr 15), amid risks the... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-provide-us10-billion-south-east-asia-aid-surging-oil-prices Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:49:39 +0000 International /international/japan-provide-us10-billion-south-east-asia-aid-surging-oil-prices Supply-chain disruptions in Asia will have a significant impact on its economy https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/birkin-bag-maker-hermes-hit-war-deters-shoppers-dubai-paris Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:47:19 +0000 International /international/birkin-bag-maker-hermes-hit-war-deters-shoppers-dubai-paris [PARIS] French luxury group Hermes reported weaker than expected first-quarter sales on Wednesday (Apr 15) as the Iran war hit spending in... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/scoot-tops-ciriums-global-airline-emissions-efficiency-rankings-2025 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:34:45 +0000 Global Companies & Markets International Transport & Logistics /international/global/scoot-tops-ciriums-global-airline-emissions-efficiency-rankings-2025 High seat density of 242 seats per aircraft and longer average flight sectors of 2,157 km have driven its performance https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippine-president-marcos-urges-asean-activate-fuel-sharing-pact Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:02:13 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/philippine-president-marcos-urges-asean-activate-fuel-sharing-pact He proposes a regional study on joint oil stockpiling https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/world-bank-could-provide-us100-billion-countries-hit-war Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:52:59 +0000 International /international/world-bank-could-provide-us100-billion-countries-hit-war This would eclipse the US$70 billion it supplied during the Covid-19 pandemic https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/danantara-step-middle-east-energy-security-investments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:39:30 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/danantara-step-middle-east-energy-security-investments The year-old fund intends to deploy some US$14 billion in 2026 across various asset classes https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-forecasts-30-4-billion-baht-revenue-tourists-flock-songkran Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:25:23 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/thailand-forecasts-30-4-billion-baht-revenue-tourists-flock-songkran Its tourism agency expects 500,000 international visitors to generate around 8.1 billion baht https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-rating-most-risk-south-east-asia-amid-war-sp-says Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:55:43 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/indonesias-rating-most-risk-south-east-asia-amid-war-sp-says Malaysia is seen as well-placed to weather the global energy shock https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/air-india-asks-tata-singapore-airlines-funds-after-us2-4-billion-loss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:34:40 +0000 Global Companies & Markets International Transport & Logistics /international/global/air-india-asks-tata-singapore-airlines-funds-after-us2-4-billion-loss The record loss comes at a critical juncture for Air India https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trump-says-end-iran-war-sight-spurring-market-rally Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:16:44 +0000 Global International /international/global/trump-says-end-iran-war-sight-spurring-market-rally The US president says extending the ceasefire may not be necessary, hinting at significant near-term progress https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-eyes-russian-crude-middle-east-tensions-deepen-import-gap-subsidy-strain Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Elisa Valenta Asean International /international/asean/indonesia-eyes-russian-crude-middle-east-tensions-deepen-import-gap-subsidy-strain The move comes as countries scramble to secure energy supplies while the conflict drags on https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-growth-seen-rebounding-early-2026-despite-war-iran Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:14:33 +0000 Global International /international/global/chinas-growth-seen-rebounding-early-2026-despite-war-iran A solid report would reduce the urgency for additional stimulus by the government https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-fuel-subsidy-bill-swells-rm7-billion-april Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:52:06 +0000 Asean Companies & Markets Energy & Commodities International /international/asean/malaysias-fuel-subsidy-bill-swells-rm7-billion-april RON95, the most popular grade of petrol, retails at RM1.99 a litre, among the lowest in the world https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/former-us-treasury-secretary-yellen-says-iran-war-bring-more-inflationary-pressure Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:25:40 +0000 International /international/former-us-treasury-secretary-yellen-says-iran-war-bring-more-inflationary-pressure Policymakers had signalled an expectation for one interest-rate cut in 2026, unchanged from their December forecasts https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/esg/iran-war-promises-green-edge-asia-plastic-packaging-runs-short Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:39:57 +0000 ESG International /esg/iran-war-promises-green-edge-asia-plastic-packaging-runs-short [SEOUL/TOKYO] An ‘eco-friendly’ range of paper tubes and pouches touted by Yonwoo, a South Korean maker of packaging for cosmetics, has reaped... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/bessent-says-trumps-tariff-rates-could-be-restored-july Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:43:21 +0000 Global International /international/global/bessent-says-trumps-tariff-rates-could-be-restored-july PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s tariffs may be restored by July to the levels in place before the Supreme Court struck down many of... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/imf-world-bank-and-iea-aim-have-calls-every-two-weeks-assess-wars-impact Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:37:27 +0000 International /international/imf-world-bank-and-iea-aim-have-calls-every-two-weeks-assess-wars-impact IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva urged countries to avoid stockpiling oil reserves https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/oil-plunges-us-and-iran-weigh-second-round-truce-talks Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:57:51 +0000 Global Companies & Markets Energy & Commodities International /international/global/oil-plunges-us-and-iran-weigh-second-round-truce-talks Experts warn the consequences of the war on energy markets may still be felt through the coming months and years https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/fed-chair-nominee-kevin-warsh-discloses-assets-worth-over-us190-million Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:41:09 +0000 International /international/fed-chair-nominee-kevin-warsh-discloses-assets-worth-over-us190-million He will be among the wealthiest to hold the Fed chair position https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/boeing-jet-deliveries-slow-march-due-737-max-wiring-issue Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:20:46 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/transport-logistics/boeing-jet-deliveries-slow-march-due-737-max-wiring-issue [SEATTLE] Boeing said on Tuesday (Apr 14) it delivered 46 jets in March, down from 51 the prior month, as the company... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/japan-exchanges-eye-call-option-etfs-attract-global-investors Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:03:18 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets Global International /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/japan-exchanges-eye-call-option-etfs-attract-global-investors Adding covered calls could boost the liquidity of listed single-stock options https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-producer-prices-increase-less-expected-march Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:11:25 +0000 International /international/us-producer-prices-increase-less-expected-march Further increases are likely due to oil prices shooting up on Monday to more than US$100 a ‌barrel https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/imf-expects-pace-japans-interest-rate-hikes-speed-slightly Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:04:00 +0000 Banking & Finance Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/banking-finance/imf-expects-pace-japans-interest-rate-hikes-speed-slightly Growth is projected to slow to 0.7% in 2026 and 0.6% in 2027 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wall-st-opens-higher-mideast-de-escalation-hopes-lift-sentiment Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:43:38 +0000 Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/wall-st-opens-higher-mideast-de-escalation-hopes-lift-sentiment [NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Tuesday (Apr 14) after reports of fresh efforts to ease the Middle East... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/imf-cuts-growth-outlook-warns-potential-global-recession-if-iran-war-worsens Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:19:15 +0000 Global International /international/global/imf-cuts-growth-outlook-warns-potential-global-recession-if-iran-war-worsens The IMF presented three growth scenarios: weaker, worse and severe, depending on how the war unfolds https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/citi-profit-beats-estimates-market-volatility-lifts-trading-revenue Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:04:13 +0000 Banking & Finance Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/banking-finance/citi-profit-beats-estimates-market-volatility-lifts-trading-revenue Profit increased to US$3.06 per share in the three months ended March 31