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/ai-rally-wobbles-stock-markets-spotlight-turns-earnings Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:05:07 +0000 International Companies & Markets /international/ai-rally-wobbles-stock-markets-spotlight-turns-earnings The upcoming week of quarterly reports includes semiconductor companies Lam Research and Texas Instruments https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/samsung-use-tsmc-tech-nvidias-next-generation-memory-chips-says-seoul-newspaper Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:32:02 +0000 International Companies & Markets /international/samsung-use-tsmc-tech-nvidias-next-generation-memory-chips-says-seoul-newspaper The move marks the first time the two companies have worked together at the manufacturing stage https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/imfworld-bank-meetings-leave-developing-countries-more-questions-answers Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:32:18 +0000 Sudeshna Dhar International /international/imfworld-bank-meetings-leave-developing-countries-more-questions-answers Advanced economies are in fact the worst offenders on budget imbalances, says IMF chief https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-urges-us-accept-proposal-reopen-strait-hormuz Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:00:08 +0000 International /international/iran-urges-us-accept-proposal-reopen-strait-hormuz Teheran’s conditions include, among other demands, the lifting of Washington’s blockade on its ports https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/microsoft-scraps-uk-data-centre-deal-nscale-telegraph-says Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:33:05 +0000 International Companies & Markets /international/microsoft-scraps-uk-data-centre-deal-nscale-telegraph-says The facility’s site has been contending with a series of delays, the newspaper adds https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/two-killed-saudi-helicopter-crash-near-yemen-border-houthi-war-rages Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:42:25 +0000 International /international/two-killed-saudi-helicopter-crash-near-yemen-border-houthi-war-rages Saudi-led coalition blames technical fault, disputing the Houthis’ claim that they downed a similar aircraft https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-signs-free-trade-pact-european-countries-including-norway-switzerland Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:21:45 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/vietnam-signs-free-trade-pact-european-countries-including-norway-switzerland Long-stalled free trade talks were relaunched in 2025 amid global tensions over US tariffs https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/mass-protests-france-spiral-worst-riots-years Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:29:10 +0000 International /international/mass-protests-france-spiral-worst-riots-years Some 1,200 people have been arrested, says the French PM https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-take-60-days-assess-economic-impact-russia-sanctions-rubio Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:34:52 +0000 International /international/trump-take-60-days-assess-economic-impact-russia-sanctions-rubio The waiver comes just weeks before November’s midterm elections, with the US president under pressure over high energy prices https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global-economy-resilient-no-room-complacency-imf-committee-head-says-amid-russia-tensions Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:39:13 +0000 International /international/global-economy-resilient-no-room-complacency-imf-committee-head-says-amid-russia-tensions Fiscal authorities should work to rebuild buffers while protecting vulnerable populations and growth-enhancing investments, adds Mohammed Al-Jadaan https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/ai-funding-fears-puncture-rally-asias-high-flying-picks-and-shovels-stocks Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:49:30 +0000 Global Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets International /international/global/ai-funding-fears-puncture-rally-asias-high-flying-picks-and-shovels-stocks Growing concern over whether hyperscalers, neo-cloud operators can keep financing the infrastructure needed to deploy them https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/why-killer-switch-tackle-europes-trade-issues-china-may-not-be-so-straightforward Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:12:30 +0000 Global International /international/global/why-killer-switch-tackle-europes-trade-issues-china-may-not-be-so-straightforward European bloc faces a trade deficit of more than 360 billion euros with Beijing in 2026 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/lagarde-says-sustainable-finances-key-economic-stability Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:16:40 +0000 International /international/lagarde-says-sustainable-finances-key-economic-stability She reiterates ECB’s latest analysis that risks to the economic outlook are on the downside https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-posts-us1-99-trillion-budget-gap-2026-spending-rise Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:34:47 +0000 International /international/us-posts-us1-99-trillion-budget-gap-2026-spending-rise Debt-servicing costs are one of the top three expenses for the government https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-manufacturing-output-rises-september Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:53:51 +0000 International /international/us-manufacturing-output-rises-september However, factors including higher energy prices and rising borrowing costs pose downside risks to production https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bank-america-taps-high-grade-bond-market-after-turbulent-week Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:16:09 +0000 International /international/bank-america-taps-high-grade-bond-market-after-turbulent-week It is marketing debt in as many as four parts, ranging in maturity from three to 11 years, a source says https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/nvidia-backed-coreweave-stock-bond-set-weekly-plunge-rate-hike-fears-hit-ai-bet Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:53:30 +0000 International /international/nvidia-backed-coreweave-stock-bond-set-weekly-plunge-rate-hike-fears-hit-ai-bet Its shares are down more than 6% in early trading after tumbling over 15% this week https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/bank-japan-chief-cant-tolerate-underlying-inflation-further-over-2 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:39:10 +0000 International /international/bank-japan-chief-cant-tolerate-underlying-inflation-further-over-2 The central bank’s officials are leaning against raising rates for a second consecutive meeting in October https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/wall-street-futures-subdued-tech-wobbles-again-tesla-gains Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:51:23 +0000 Sudeshna Dhar International /international/wall-street-futures-subdued-tech-wobbles-again-tesla-gains The AI stocks sell-off have sparked a rotation into defensive sectors such as healthcare on Thursday https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-treasuries-slide-global-stocks-recovery-clips-haven-rally Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:32:54 +0000 International /international/us-treasuries-slide-global-stocks-recovery-clips-haven-rally The prospect of more US Federal Reserve tightening is keeping yields elevated https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/greenback-heads-weekly-fall-investors-gauge-ai-sell-impact Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:09:22 +0000 International /international/greenback-heads-weekly-fall-investors-gauge-ai-sell-impact The dollar index is down 0.35% to 101.70 and is set for a 0.55% weekly decline https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-imposes-us116-million-fines-over-manipulation-sinar-mas-prajogo-linked-stocks Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:06:17 +0000 Elisa Valenta Asean International /international/asean/indonesia-imposes-us116-million-fines-over-manipulation-sinar-mas-prajogo-linked-stocks The penalties extend the country’s market clean-up to some of its most prominent corporate names https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-moves-prop-equity-market-selling-curbs-buybacks Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:34:00 +0000 International Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /international/china-moves-prop-equity-market-selling-curbs-buybacks Regulators are also calling on the so-called national team to accelerate stock buys https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/uk-watchdog-proposes-tougher-scrutiny-microsoft-software Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:54:08 +0000 Sudeshna Dhar Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/uk-watchdog-proposes-tougher-scrutiny-microsoft-software It says it will decide by February whether to designate the company with strategic market status https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapores-high-sulphur-marine-fuel-market-seeing-supply-squeeze-argus Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:28:30 +0000 Tay Peck Gek Companies & Markets Energy & Commodities Global International Transport & Logistics /companies-markets/singapores-high-sulphur-marine-fuel-market-seeing-supply-squeeze-argus The HSFO swap spread has eased after reaching a record US$95 a tonne on Oct 7 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-risks-may-exceed-opportunities-without-safeguards-and-ethical-framework-imf-chief Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:55:10 +0000 International /international/ai-risks-may-exceed-opportunities-without-safeguards-and-ethical-framework-imf-chief The tech can cause negative shocks if it fails to yield major productivity gains as quickly as hoped, she adds https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/toyota-debut-its-own-version-tesla-ev-making-tech-china Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:58:42 +0000 Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/toyota-debut-its-own-version-tesla-ev-making-tech-china It is currently conducting trials in Japan, the company says https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/feds-warsh-sees-us-resilience-mum-rate-path-view Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:24:58 +0000 International /international/feds-warsh-sees-us-resilience-mum-rate-path-view He is optimistic about the impact of AI on economic growth and productivity in the medium term https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/malaysia-budget-2027-key-sector-winners-and-laggards-amid-wage-hikes Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:13:55 +0000 Tan Ai Leng International Asean /international/malaysia-budget-2027-key-sector-winners-and-laggards-amid-wage-hikes Consumer, property and energy industries offer opportunities as wage hikes pressure labour-heavy sectors https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/renewed-policy-support-lifts-rupee-record-low-brink-best-week-march Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:01:09 +0000 International /international/renewed-policy-support-lifts-rupee-record-low-brink-best-week-march The currency is up 2% to 94.88 per US dollar due to regulatory curbs reining in greenback demand https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/middle-east-war-affects-singapores-september-bunker-sales Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:15:30 +0000 Tay Peck Gek Global International Singapore /international/global/middle-east-war-affects-singapores-september-bunker-sales This is despite more vessels arriving in the Republic https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-growth-tops-forecasts-ai-boom-drives-export-surge Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:39:12 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/malaysias-growth-tops-forecasts-ai-boom-drives-export-surge GDP is up 5.3% in the three months to September from the year-ago period https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/why-haze-so-bad-south-east-asia-year Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:00:58 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/why-haze-so-bad-south-east-asia-year Rapid deforestation to make way for growing crops has raised the risk of fires https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/porsches-first-south-east-asian-experience-centre-will-leverage-singapores-air-hub-turbocharge Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Derryn Wong International Asean /international/porsches-first-south-east-asian-experience-centre-will-leverage-singapores-air-hub-turbocharge The S$100 million centre will open in Q2 2027; it will create 150 jobs and improve tourism receipts https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/cambodia-wants-shed-its-scam-image-will-it-go-after-powerful-individuals Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:57:09 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/cambodia-wants-shed-its-scam-image-will-it-go-after-powerful-individuals In the space of about a year, the authorities have referred cases to court involving around 4,000 individuals https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-stocks-suffer-worst-plunge-nearly-30-years-msci-proposes-standalone-status Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:26:27 +0000 Elisa Valenta Asean International /international/asean/indonesia-stocks-suffer-worst-plunge-nearly-30-years-msci-proposes-standalone-status The country’s stock exchange will seek further clarification from the index provider on its concerns https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/first-resources-blames-el-nino-outside-fires-kalimantan-hotspots-amid-haze-scrutiny Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:02:42 +0000 Shikhar Gupta Asean Companies & Markets Energy & Commodities International /international/asean/first-resources-blames-el-nino-outside-fires-kalimantan-hotspots-amid-haze-scrutiny The palm oil producer says satellite identification of hotspots does not indicate responsibility or fault https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/we-were-born-very-privileged-what-do-we-do-next-gen-heirs-want-more-say-family-offices Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tan Nai Lun Jean Low Global Companies & Markets International /international/global/we-were-born-very-privileged-what-do-we-do-next-gen-heirs-want-more-say-family-offices Forum panellists agree that wealthy families need to give their younger members space to make decisions https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/two-way-and-integrated-financial-professional-services-firms-see-more-singapore-indonesia-work Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Renald Yeo Asean International /international/asean/two-way-and-integrated-financial-professional-services-firms-see-more-singapore-indonesia-work Companies report broader, more complex mandates as businesses build across both markets https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/elon-musk-agrees-settle-lawsuits-over-2024-election-lottery Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:47:09 +0000 International /international/elon-musk-agrees-settle-lawsuits-over-2024-election-lottery [WASHINGTON] Elon Musk and his America PAC political action committee said on Thursday (Oct 15) they agreed to settle two proposed class... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/market-sell-rising-rates-test-ai-data-centre-deal-boom Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Technology Companies & Markets International Startups & Tech Telcos, Media & Tech /startups-tech/technology/market-sell-rising-rates-test-ai-data-centre-deal-boom Pulled listings signal tougher funding conditions; investors question valuations as borrowing costs rise https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iea-speed-release-oil-stocks-including-over-20-million-barrels-diesel Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:35:19 +0000 International Companies & Markets Energy & Commodities /international/iea-speed-release-oil-stocks-including-over-20-million-barrels-diesel The move follows US pressure over current plans not going far enough to quell rising fuel prices https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-ready-accept-foreign-firefighting-assistance-haze-says-foreign-minister Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:02:03 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/indonesia-ready-accept-foreign-firefighting-assistance-haze-says-foreign-minister Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency is handling the technical discussions, he adds https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-producer-prices-most-2022-energy-pain-worsens Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:26:29 +0000 International /international/us-producer-prices-most-2022-energy-pain-worsens The latest print suggests that underlying inflation remains firm alongside rising fuel prices https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-retail-sales-beat-expectations-september-higher-petrol-prices Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:50:59 +0000 International /international/us-retail-sales-beat-expectations-september-higher-petrol-prices Rising petrol prices accounted for most of the increase in retail sales https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-weekly-jobless-claims-rise-marginally-amid-low-layoffs Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:35:48 +0000 International /international/us-weekly-jobless-claims-rise-marginally-amid-low-layoffs Claims remain below the 200,000 level for the fifth straight week https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/two-singapore-listed-palm-oil-firms-named-greenpeace-report-indonesian-plantation-fires Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:27:29 +0000 Asean Companies & Markets International /international/asean/two-singapore-listed-palm-oil-firms-named-greenpeace-report-indonesian-plantation-fires Its findings are based on satellite data and an analysis of corporate ownership structures https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-boosted-uk-economy-beats-forecasts-giving-healey-pre-budget-lift Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:50:27 +0000 International /international/ai-boosted-uk-economy-beats-forecasts-giving-healey-pre-budget-lift Manufacturing and programming sectors led growth https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesias-new-disaster-mitigation-chief-plans-assess-foreign-aid-tackle-wildfires Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:28:03 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/indonesias-new-disaster-mitigation-chief-plans-assess-foreign-aid-tackle-wildfires Cities in Kalimantan and Sumatra have been choked by haze https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eu-leaders-kick-summit-wrangles-over-high-energy-prices-and-spending Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:21:10 +0000 International /international/eu-leaders-kick-summit-wrangles-over-high-energy-prices-and-spending EU leaders will discuss the bloc’s massive trade deficit with China, which reached a record US$34.8 billion in September https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/taiwans-fic-global-targets-us2-billion-revenue-johor-operation-2027 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:07:40 +0000 Chuah Bee Kim Asean International /international/asean/taiwans-fic-global-targets-us2-billion-revenue-johor-operation-2027 It plans to expand production at its US$50 million Senai plant as customers diversify beyond China https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/capitaland-india-trust-unveils-us203-2-million-chennai-data-centre Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:07:02 +0000 Renald Yeo International Companies & Markets /international/capitaland-india-trust-unveils-us203-2-million-chennai-data-centre The 53 MW facility is due for completion by end-2026 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-blames-peatland-degradation-raging-fires-vows-restoration Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:26:27 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/indonesia-blames-peatland-degradation-raging-fires-vows-restoration Central Kalimantan and South Sumatra are the worst affected areas https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/prabowo-replaces-indonesia-disaster-chief-day-after-brothers-graft-arrest Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:47:57 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/prabowo-replaces-indonesia-disaster-chief-day-after-brothers-graft-arrest The move is the president’s second change in his Cabinet this month https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-central-bank-chief-signals-room-act-inflation-risks-rise Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:38:29 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/malaysia-central-bank-chief-signals-room-act-inflation-risks-rise Economic expansion will come in at around 5% year as the country’s diversified sources of growth will sustain the economy, he says      https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/south-east-asia-fintech-funding-trebles-us2-3-billion-9m-2026-even-deal-volume-sinks Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:49:25 +0000 Shikhar Gupta Asean Companies & Markets International Startups Startups & Tech Telcos, Media & Tech /international/asean/south-east-asia-fintech-funding-trebles-us2-3-billion-9m-2026-even-deal-volume-sinks Singapore captures 83% of the total capital raised; large rounds dominate https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-katayama-renews-fx-warnings-after-us-cpi-heats Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:45:19 +0000 International Banking & Finance Companies & Markets /international/japans-katayama-renews-fx-warnings-after-us-cpi-heats She said that Japan is among the few advanced economies in a position to make a credible case for fiscal sustainability https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/bentley-debuts-its-first-and-most-accessible-electric-vehicle-asia-pacific Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:23:11 +0000 Derryn Wong Global International /international/global/bentley-debuts-its-first-and-most-accessible-electric-vehicle-asia-pacific Starting at US$245,000, the Torcal is expected to bring new buyers to the British luxury marque https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-ioi-properties-eyes-chijmes-capitol-kempinski-hotel-potentially-us760-million-deal Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:56:39 +0000 Asean International Property /international/asean/malaysias-ioi-properties-eyes-chijmes-capitol-kempinski-hotel-potentially-us760-million-deal Group CEO Lee Yeow Seng aims to challenge the wealthy clans dominating Singapore’s property market  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/imf-urges-china-deploy-bigger-fiscal-stimulus Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:56:14 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/imf-urges-china-deploy-bigger-fiscal-stimulus It projected China’s economic growth to slow to 4.5% this year from 5% in 2025 due to weak domestic demand https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/imf-warns-slowing-asian-growth-spillover-rising-yields Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:10:21 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/imf-warns-slowing-asian-growth-spillover-rising-yields It now expects Asia’s economy to grow 4.8% in 2026 and 4.4% in 2027 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-north-korea-open-new-yalu-river-bridge-after-more-decade-long-delay-boosting-trade Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:05:03 +0000 International /international/china-north-korea-open-new-yalu-river-bridge-after-more-decade-long-delay-boosting-trade This lifts expectations of North Korea narrowing its massive trade deficit with its economic patron https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/should-young-americans-study-china-xis-invitation-reignites-debate-over-risks-and-rewards Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:49:30 +0000 International /international/should-young-americans-study-china-xis-invitation-reignites-debate-over-risks-and-rewards Some analysts warn that the US risks losing a generation with the first-hand experience needed to understand China https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-relaxes-tariffs-china-child-car-seat-maker-sees-opportunity Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:23:16 +0000 International /international/us-relaxes-tariffs-china-child-car-seat-maker-sees-opportunity Child seats are among a list of ‘non-sensitive’ exports to benefit as the US and China mend ties https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/netflix-cuts-film-and-tv-executives-hint-programming-woes Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:07:25 +0000 Consumer & Healthcare Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/netflix-cuts-film-and-tv-executives-hint-programming-woes Staff let go include a director of original TV series who worked on shows such as Stranger Things https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/why-asias-sovereign-wealth-funds-go-direct-co-invest-pe-deals-and-whos-risk Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Chloe Lim Global International Wealth /international/global/why-asias-sovereign-wealth-funds-go-direct-co-invest-pe-deals-and-whos-risk The trend, set to continue into 2027, will affect an ‘already constrained’ fundraising market, analysts say https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/nvidia-ceo-says-he-would-cut-buyers-who-build-unsafe-ai-bubble-fears-overdone Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:54:54 +0000 Global Companies & Markets International Startups & Tech Technology /international/global/nvidia-ceo-says-he-would-cut-buyers-who-build-unsafe-ai-bubble-fears-overdone Jensen Huang says AI itself can be used to safeguard and help contain the technology https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/yemens-houthis-vow-more-attacks-saudi-airports-oil-facilities-after-aramco-hq-hit Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:30:18 +0000 International /international/yemens-houthis-vow-more-attacks-saudi-airports-oil-facilities-after-aramco-hq-hit The militants say the threatened locations are legitimate targets https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/singapore-registered-vessel-hit-projectile-sinks-strait-hormuz-another-damaged Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:38:37 +0000 Renald Yeo International Singapore /international/singapore-registered-vessel-hit-projectile-sinks-strait-hormuz-another-damaged All 43 crew members are safe; none are Singaporean https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-consumer-prices-accelerate-september-costlier-petrol-core-cpi-firmer Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:23:27 +0000 International /international/us-consumer-prices-accelerate-september-costlier-petrol-core-cpi-firmer The CPI rose 0.6% last month after climbing 0.4% in August https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/irans-central-bank-governor-dismisses-claims-economic-collapse-amid-us-blockade Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:55:05 +0000 International /international/irans-central-bank-governor-dismisses-claims-economic-collapse-amid-us-blockade The rial has lost nearly 35% of its value against the US dollar since July https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/japans-amova-eyes-broader-south-east-asian-footprint-through-malaysias-aham Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:49:42 +0000 Tan Ai Leng Asean International /international/asean/japans-amova-eyes-broader-south-east-asian-footprint-through-malaysias-aham Amova fast-tracks its foray into Vietnam, ahead of other South-east Asian markets, through a joint venture https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/imf-calls-us-cut-deficits-amid-bond-woes-china-shift-away-exports Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:51:21 +0000 International /international/imf-calls-us-cut-deficits-amid-bond-woes-china-shift-away-exports Kristalina Georgieva, the institution’s chief, says Europe needs to invest more to stay competitive https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/fed-governor-cooks-lawyer-denounces-trumps-latest-attempt-remove-her Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:49:25 +0000 Banking & Finance Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/banking-finance/fed-governor-cooks-lawyer-denounces-trumps-latest-attempt-remove-her Cook denies mortgage fraud and has sued to keep her job https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/wealthy-investors-can-trust-singapore-manage-their-assets-gan-kim-yong Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:03:20 +0000 Global International Singapore /international/global/wealthy-investors-can-trust-singapore-manage-their-assets-gan-kim-yong He says that it is important for the Republic to invest in supply chain resilience amid geopolitical uncertainties and climate change https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/imf-world-bank-tout-bangkok-blueprint-against-digital-fraud Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:53:28 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/imf-world-bank-tout-bangkok-blueprint-against-digital-fraud Asia accounted for 67 per cent of global fraud losses in 2024 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-says-us-trade-deal-nearly-done-final-text-sent Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:27:21 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/vietnam-says-us-trade-deal-nearly-done-final-text-sent Transshipment and non-tariff barriers were among the main sticking points https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-adapts-1940s-dry-ice-technology-fight-clear-haze Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:36:09 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/indonesia-adapts-1940s-dry-ice-technology-fight-clear-haze Indonesia is battling its worst fire season in years https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-court-rejects-najibs-bid-suspend-additional-15-year-sentence-separate-1mdb-case Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:34:00 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/malaysia-court-rejects-najibs-bid-suspend-additional-15-year-sentence-separate-1mdb-case Najib may soon be transferred to house arrest following a royal pardon in a separate case https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-factory-gate-inflation-heats-commodity-costs-rise-cpi-lags Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:45:22 +0000 Global International /international/global/china-factory-gate-inflation-heats-commodity-costs-rise-cpi-lags Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, was up 1% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-campaigns-alaska-conservative-state-feeling-pinch-high-energy-prices Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:12:41 +0000 International /international/trump-campaigns-alaska-conservative-state-feeling-pinch-high-energy-prices Trump’s approval rating is at an all-time low, hit by rising diesel and petrol prices https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/kamala-harris-warns-window-closing-ai-safeguards-urges-us-china-cooperation Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:46:59 +0000 International Companies & Markets Telcos, Media & Tech /international/kamala-harris-warns-window-closing-ai-safeguards-urges-us-china-cooperation She urged the US to engage China on international rules and standards for AI https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-cusp-us1-trillion-trade-surplus-exports-surge Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:14:59 +0000 International /international/china-cusp-us1-trillion-trade-surplus-exports-surge Shipments abroad soar 36% in September from a year earlier and imports jump 31% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/insurance-pullback-coming-climate-risk-grows-and-entire-regions-could-get-uninsurable-report Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:59:22 +0000 International /international/insurance-pullback-coming-climate-risk-grows-and-entire-regions-could-get-uninsurable-report Losses are increasingly passed on to governments and homeowners as insurers withdraw coverage https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/global-economic-recovery-built-shaky-foundations Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Global Columns International Opinion & Features /international/global/global-economic-recovery-built-shaky-foundations The US’ economy looks healthy, but not all other economies are doing as well https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-shifts-tactics-boost-ship-attacks-seeks-close-hormuz-influence-us-midterms-officials Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:26:06 +0000 International /international/iran-shifts-tactics-boost-ship-attacks-seeks-close-hormuz-influence-us-midterms-officials Its new strategy aims to expand operations to the Gulf of Oman and further, sources say https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/if-you-can-make-it-singapore-you-can-make-it-anywhere-minor-food-ceo Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000 Ranamita Chakraborty SMEs Asean Companies & Markets Consumer & Healthcare International Singapore /singapore/smes/if-you-can-make-it-singapore-you-can-make-it-anywhere-minor-food-ceo Diversification is key amid pressure from China F&B players and the new Johor transport link, says Dellen Soh https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/microsoft-hits-first-record-year-after-us1-4-trillion-rally-shares-soar-54-june-low Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:19:04 +0000 Companies & Markets International Startups & Tech Technology /companies-markets/microsoft-hits-first-record-year-after-us1-4-trillion-rally-shares-soar-54-june-low This caps a dramatic rebound for the firm that months ago was among the S&P 500 Index’s worst performers https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/asias-coal-appetite-endures-winter-looms-and-supply-tightens-iran-war-boosts-outlook Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:35:39 +0000 Energy & Commodities Companies & Markets Global International /companies-markets/energy-commodities/asias-coal-appetite-endures-winter-looms-and-supply-tightens-iran-war-boosts-outlook The Middle East crisis has made ‘the long-term outlook for thermal coal demand more resilient’ https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/lng-stronger-regional-power-links-key-aseans-energy-resilience-shell Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Renald Yeo International Asean /international/lng-stronger-regional-power-links-key-aseans-energy-resilience-shell Singapore’s long-term planning and trading ecosystem support energy resilience, says senior Shell executive Andrew Smith https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/saudi-aramco-hq-hit-houthi-strike-iran-escalates-ship-attacks-threatens-oil-export-recovery Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:45:25 +0000 Global International /international/global/saudi-aramco-hq-hit-houthi-strike-iran-escalates-ship-attacks-threatens-oil-export-recovery A missile attack by the militants on Oct 13 starts a fire in a part of the complex https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/feds-williams-currently-sees-no-need-rate-hike-2027 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:31:13 +0000 International /international/feds-williams-currently-sees-no-need-rate-hike-2027 US Treasury yields edge lower after his remarks; those on two-year notes erase an increase of as much as three basis points https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/greenback-slips-oil-prices-geopolitical-risks-seen-easing-midterms Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:12:59 +0000 International /international/greenback-slips-oil-prices-geopolitical-risks-seen-easing-midterms THE US dollar slipped from 18-month highs on Tuesday (Oct 13), in line with a retreat in oil prices, with investors hoping... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/trouble-paradise-bali-runs-low-fuel-sparking-long-lines-pumps Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:18:49 +0000 Elisa Valenta Asean International /international/asean/trouble-paradise-bali-runs-low-fuel-sparking-long-lines-pumps Shortages from distribution woes and high demand threaten the province’s tourism economy https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-small-business-optimism-falls-dimmer-economic-outlook Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:03:44 +0000 International /international/us-small-business-optimism-falls-dimmer-economic-outlook Persistent price pressures continue to weigh on small businesses https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hackers-heat-french-supermarket-fridges-sparking-fires-and-spoiling-food Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:25:43 +0000 International /international/hackers-heat-french-supermarket-fridges-sparking-fires-and-spoiling-food A senior cyberthreat intelligence analyst says that Spain, Portugal, Poland, Germany and Belgium have also been affected https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/indias-rupee-recovery-faces-test-oil-prices-capital-outflows Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:10:44 +0000 Jasmine I S Global Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets International New Articles /international/global/indias-rupee-recovery-faces-test-oil-prices-capital-outflows Currency’s rebound comes after Reserve Bank of India’s curb on US dollar demand https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/business-preventing-haze-demands-more-stakeholders Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:09:05 +0000 Global International /international/global/business-preventing-haze-demands-more-stakeholders Beyond plantation and forestry players, who can be held to account for the pollution-causing fires? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-warning-system-stayed-silent-deadly-airport-attacks Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:04:53 +0000 International /international/saudi-warning-system-stayed-silent-deadly-airport-attacks The last alert before last week’s attacks was issued on Sep 29, according to posts on the civil defence X account. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-wholesale-inflation-remains-elevated-keeps-alive-boj-rate-hike-view Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:59:14 +0000 International /international/japans-wholesale-inflation-remains-elevated-keeps-alive-boj-rate-hike-view Underlying inflation “has now come quite close to 2%,” BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said