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/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights94 Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000 International /international/baltic-exchange-shipping-insights94 A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Nov 6, 2026) https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/turkish-villagers-fighting-coal-mine-expansion-demand-be-heard-country-hosts-cop31 Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:45:23 +0000 International ESG /international/turkish-villagers-fighting-coal-mine-expansion-demand-be-heard-country-hosts-cop31 One of the prominent aims of COP31 is to agree to a voluntary goal on increasing electrification https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/empty-offices-ties-blacklisted-firms-inside-chinese-companies-us-cleared-nvidia-chips Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:48:09 +0000 Global Companies & Markets International Telcos, Media & Tech /international/global/empty-offices-ties-blacklisted-firms-inside-chinese-companies-us-cleared-nvidia-chips Approvals raise questions about how rigorously the Trump administration is policing who can get their hands on the chips https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-task-force-targets-irans-land-caspian-routes-weapons-and-sanctioned-goods Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:21:11 +0000 International /international/us-task-force-targets-irans-land-caspian-routes-weapons-and-sanctioned-goods Task force aims to halt dual-use technology flows and illegal revenue streams https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-inflation-fears-return-corporate-america-counts-cost Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:31:56 +0000 International /international/us-inflation-fears-return-corporate-america-counts-cost Even sectors that are typically better insulated, like banks, are increasingly bringing inflation up https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/grit-built-genes-malaysias-lee-yeow-seng-drives-iois-bold-singapore-push Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Tan Ai Leng Jeanne Mah Asean International /international/asean/grit-built-genes-malaysias-lee-yeow-seng-drives-iois-bold-singapore-push Acquisitions in the city-state and a proposed Reit will mark the family property business’ next chapter https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/israeli-president-picks-gadi-eisenkot-netanyahu-rival-try-form-government Sun, 08 Nov 2026 03:56:39 +0000 International /international/israeli-president-picks-gadi-eisenkot-netanyahu-rival-try-form-government Eisenkot has 28 days to try to form government with potential for 14-day extension https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/new-zealand-must-wait-weeks-new-government-after-tight-general-election Sun, 08 Nov 2026 03:06:24 +0000 International /international/new-zealand-must-wait-weeks-new-government-after-tight-general-election National and Labour support each falls below 30%, the lowest combined level since at least 1996 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/ai-rout-after-us-midterms-hits-asia-hard-reviving-out-favour-chinese-and-indian-stocks Sun, 08 Nov 2026 02:31:26 +0000 Global Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets International /international/global/ai-rout-after-us-midterms-hits-asia-hard-reviving-out-favour-chinese-and-indian-stocks But some investors say the sell-off may offer an opportunity to buy the dip https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-recruited-exec-singapore-data-centre-firm-spy-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-us-intelligence Sun, 08 Nov 2026 01:20:03 +0000 International Companies & Markets Global Telcos, Media & Tech /international/china-recruited-exec-singapore-data-centre-firm-spy-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-us-intelligence China’s interest in Jensen Huang has been a focus of US spy agencies https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/wall-street-helping-china-build-global-renminbi Sat, 07 Nov 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Global Columns International Opinion & Features /international/global/wall-street-helping-china-build-global-renminbi US companies are issuing more yuan-dominated bonds to tap into vast Chinese savings https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-king-warns-against-challenging-his-order-allowing-house-arrest-ex-pm-najib Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:32:27 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/malaysias-king-warns-against-challenging-his-order-allowing-house-arrest-ex-pm-najib Sultan Ibrahim says his pardon order was ‘clear, explicit and without any ambiguity’ https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/imf-chief-says-any-slowdown-ai-driven-growth-would-be-factor-central-banks Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:08:41 +0000 Global International /international/global/imf-chief-says-any-slowdown-ai-driven-growth-would-be-factor-central-banks The political jitters are hitting an artificial-intelligence trade already on shaky footing https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-urges-china-meet-rare-earths-agriculture-commitments-ahead-trump-xi-meetings Sat, 07 Nov 2026 03:33:14 +0000 International /international/us-urges-china-meet-rare-earths-agriculture-commitments-ahead-trump-xi-meetings The Busan trade deal caps US tariffs on Chinese goods implemented during Trump’s second term at about 20% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-attorney-general-intervenes-halt-ex-pm-najibs-house-arrest-transfer Sat, 07 Nov 2026 02:01:58 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/malaysia-attorney-general-intervenes-halt-ex-pm-najibs-house-arrest-transfer It says questions had arisen over the legal interpretation of King Sultan Ibrahim’s pardon and the court order https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/inside-new-hong-kong-what-fuelling-its-economy Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:00:00 +0000 Global International /international/global/inside-new-hong-kong-what-fuelling-its-economy Is Hong Kong back? No, but a new one is on the rise. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-iran-edge-closer-deal-teheran-reportedly-shows-willingness-discuss-nuclear-issue Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:02:02 +0000 International /international/us-iran-edge-closer-deal-teheran-reportedly-shows-willingness-discuss-nuclear-issue The Islamic Republic is also demanding practical steps before new diplomatic efforts, says official https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/tech-sell-wipes-out-hedge-fund-gains-prompting-layoffs-and-risk-cuts Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:55:50 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets Global International Startups & Tech Technology /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/tech-sell-wipes-out-hedge-fund-gains-prompting-layoffs-and-risk-cuts Some funds see flat year-to-date returns as a market rout on Nov 5 compounds industry losses https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/najib-headed-house-arrest-after-us12-3-million-fine-paid-1mdb-case Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:15:02 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/najib-headed-house-arrest-after-us12-3-million-fine-paid-1mdb-case Umno has paid the fee on Friday, following a fundraising initiative launched on Sep 18 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/china-tax-crackdown-pushes-wealthy-gold-safe-haven-lifting-hong-kong-jewellery-sales Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:59:56 +0000 Energy & Commodities Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/energy-commodities/china-tax-crackdown-pushes-wealthy-gold-safe-haven-lifting-hong-kong-jewellery-sales Chinese consumers now prioritise wealth preservation over growth, with high returns no longer a priority https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-passes-cross-border-corruption-law-expanding-anti-graft-drive Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:17:57 +0000 Global International /international/global/china-passes-cross-border-corruption-law-expanding-anti-graft-drive Legislation was revised this month to broaden its scope https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/cdg-zig-kumpool-join-singapore-malaysia-cross-border-taxi-scheme-nov-16 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:58:23 +0000 Ranamita Chakraborty Transport & Logistics Asean Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/transport-logistics/cdg-zig-kumpool-join-singapore-malaysia-cross-border-taxi-scheme-nov-16 Both countries will also raise the quota of licensed cross-border taxis to 500 each, from 300 currently https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-drops-worlds-top-10-richest-after-chips-sell Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:42:14 +0000 Global Companies & Markets International Telcos, Media & Tech /international/global/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-drops-worlds-top-10-richest-after-chips-sell Other big losers included SpaceX’s Elon Musk and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thai-october-headline-cpi-rises-3-9-year-highest-level-nearly-4-years Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:04:38 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/thai-october-headline-cpi-rises-3-9-year-highest-level-nearly-4-years It exceeded the central bank’s inflation target range of 1 to 3% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippines-october-inflation-shock-signals-tough-road-2027 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:49:59 +0000 Rachel Ranosa-Joshi Asean International /international/asean/philippines-october-inflation-shock-signals-tough-road-2027 Price pressures broaden beyond food and fuel, threatening to prolong the country’s economic slowdown https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/databricks-thinks-ai-discourse-around-roi-plays-its-favour Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:00:00 +0000 Lionel Lim Global International Startups & Tech Technology /international/global/databricks-thinks-ai-discourse-around-roi-plays-its-favour The company, whose solutions help firms manage data, says conversations now revolve around making AI work https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japans-real-wages-rise-ninth-month-september-backing-boj-rate-hike Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:59:48 +0000 International /international/japans-real-wages-rise-ninth-month-september-backing-boj-rate-hike Workers’ base salaries, or regular pay, increased 3.7% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/japanese-savers-move-money-out-banks-bonds-prove-more-attractive Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:47:00 +0000 Global Banking & Finance Companies & Markets International /international/global/japanese-savers-move-money-out-banks-bonds-prove-more-attractive Household holdings of government bonds account for less than 1% of their financial assets https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-stocks-nasdaq-posts-biggest-drop-19-months-democrats-midterm-win-fuels-ai-regulation-fears Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:52:06 +0000 Global Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets International /international/global/us-stocks-nasdaq-posts-biggest-drop-19-months-democrats-midterm-win-fuels-ai-regulation-fears The index fell more than 10% from its Oct 6 record-high close, confirming a technical correction https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/euro-edges-lower-oil-prices-rise Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:42:31 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/euro-edges-lower-oil-prices-rise This comes amid Iran war uncertainty before the US Democrats take office in Congress https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-firms-announce-fewest-october-job-cuts-three-years-71-less-2025 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:26:06 +0000 International Global /international/us-firms-announce-fewest-october-job-cuts-three-years-71-less-2025 Market and economic conditions overtake AI as top reasons cited for layoffs in 2026 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ihh-healthcare-cut-close-400-jobs-across-singapore-hong-kong-and-malaysia Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:42:39 +0000 Ann Chen Companies & Markets Asean Consumer & Healthcare Global International /companies-markets/ihh-healthcare-cut-close-400-jobs-across-singapore-hong-kong-and-malaysia Around 380 staff are affected in the changes, which are part of its transformation efforts https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ascendas-firstspace-considering-us500-million-india-ipo-sources Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:24:27 +0000 International Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /international/ascendas-firstspace-considering-us500-million-india-ipo-sources The joint venture between the CapitaLand unit and Firstspace Realty has held preliminary talks with investment banks, they add https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/jd-vance-repudiates-iran-war-after-republicans-electoral-defeat-us-midterms Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:30:16 +0000 International /international/jd-vance-repudiates-iran-war-after-republicans-electoral-defeat-us-midterms He questions if the conflict was worth the cost as Trump weighs restarting major combat operations https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/no-asean-country-has-figured-out-how-manage-ais-impact-jobs-jasmin-lau Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:03:12 +0000 Evan See Economy & Policy Asean International Singapore /singapore/economy-policy/no-asean-country-has-figured-out-how-manage-ais-impact-jobs-jasmin-lau Uneven adoption could create a ‘two-speed society’, the acting manpower minister warns https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/wealthy-indonesians-snap-government-bonds-yields-near-8-ocbc Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:23:58 +0000 Renald Yeo Asean International /international/asean/wealthy-indonesians-snap-government-bonds-yields-near-8-ocbc They are a popular choice among the bank’s wealth clients, with bond AUM rising 12% year on year https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trumps-midterm-loss-signals-short-term-gain-long-term-pain-china Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:14:42 +0000 International /international/trumps-midterm-loss-signals-short-term-gain-long-term-pain-china Beijing has space to fortify itself, but the next US administration may be less China-friendly https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/weak-rupiah-job-crisis-could-test-indonesias-rosy-growth-showing Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:57:54 +0000 Elisa Valenta Asean International /international/asean/weak-rupiah-job-crisis-could-test-indonesias-rosy-growth-showing Steady Q3 growth offers some reassurance after a cautious 2026, leaving room for rate hike, analysts say https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/eu-leaders-aim-appoint-new-ecb-chief-december-official-says Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:25:12 +0000 International /international/eu-leaders-aim-appoint-new-ecb-chief-december-official-says The goal is to name outgoing president Lagarde’s successor at the bloc’s Dec 17 to 18 summit https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/irans-irgc-says-two-tankers-and-tugboat-caught-fire-strait-hormuz Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:53:12 +0000 International /international/irans-irgc-says-two-tankers-and-tugboat-caught-fire-strait-hormuz The incidents involve attempted use of unauthorised routes through the waterway https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-q3-gdp-growth-5-47-beats-expectations Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:58:45 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/indonesia-q3-gdp-growth-5-47-beats-expectations Its central bank said its domestic economy remained resilient but could be strengthened further https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-services-activity-expands-fifth-month-pmi Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:30:06 +0000 International /international/japan-services-activity-expands-fifth-month-pmi New orders increased for a 28th straight month https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/post-midterm-elections-asia-faces-more-constrained-no-less-unpredictable-trump Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:15:08 +0000 Global Asean International /international/global/post-midterm-elections-asia-faces-more-constrained-no-less-unpredictable-trump Democrats are expected to challenge the administration’s priorities, block legislation and launch investigations into the Trump administration https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippine-inflation-hits-more-three-year-high-7-8-october Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:06:56 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/philippine-inflation-hits-more-three-year-high-7-8-october A result of higher transport and utility costs, this strengthens the case for policy tightening https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/democrats-savour-big-wins-congress-trump-shows-his-ballroom-project Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:56:24 +0000 International /international/democrats-savour-big-wins-congress-trump-shows-his-ballroom-project It will be the first time that Trump has had to contend with a Democratic-controlled Congress https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/bank-negara-malaysia-holds-rates-vows-vigilance-inflation-pressures-grow Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:23:25 +0000 Asean Banking & Finance Companies & Markets International /international/asean/bank-negara-malaysia-holds-rates-vows-vigilance-inflation-pressures-grow The decision extends a pause that has been in place since a quarter-point cut in July 2025 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-midterms-markets-cheer-democratic-win-betting-divided-washington-means-fewer-policy-shocks Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:08:54 +0000 Global Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets International /international/global/us-midterms-markets-cheer-democratic-win-betting-divided-washington-means-fewer-policy-shocks Markets have been jittery for weeks about how the election would affect fiscal outlook https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-trade-deficit-narrows-slightly-september-imports-hit-record-high Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:29:44 +0000 International /international/us-trade-deficit-narrows-slightly-september-imports-hit-record-high Exports advance 1.9% to US$321.5 billion https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/elon-musks-business-empire-tesla-spacex-and-all-braces-impact-after-us-midterms Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:16:12 +0000 Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/elon-musks-business-empire-tesla-spacex-and-all-braces-impact-after-us-midterms The billionaire now faces a resurgent Democratic Party that he has spent years antagonising https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/haze-law-overhaul-gives-it-more-teeth-firms-beyond-its-reach-remain-test Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:09:45 +0000 Tessa Oh Singapore Economy & Policy International /singapore/haze-law-overhaul-gives-it-more-teeth-firms-beyond-its-reach-remain-test Observers say the plantation sector’s opaque corporate structures, overseas-based operations hinder enforcement https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-plays-down-prospect-strikes-iran-after-republican-midterm-rout Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:30:35 +0000 International /international/trump-plays-down-prospect-strikes-iran-after-republican-midterm-rout Election results show Americans have voted ‘NO TO WAR’, says Iranian parliament speaker https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ecb-rate-hike-looks-nearly-certain-after-inflation-rises-3-year-high Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:19:30 +0000 International /international/ecb-rate-hike-looks-nearly-certain-after-inflation-rises-3-year-high Steeper energy prices not generating second-round effects yet, but risk seeping into other costs https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/greenback-slips-democratic-victories-us-midterms-stoke-ai-jitters Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:08:48 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/greenback-slips-democratic-victories-us-midterms-stoke-ai-jitters Investors fear tougher artificial intelligence regulation, data centre pushback https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/how-markets-reacted-democrats-win-us-midterms-stocks-u-turn-gold-gains Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:01:20 +0000 Global Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets International /international/global/how-markets-reacted-democrats-win-us-midterms-stocks-u-turn-gold-gains Opportunities are opening up in different parts of the market that saw recent sell-offs https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trumps-midterm-rebuke-gives-trading-partners-room-resist Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:06:23 +0000 International /international/trumps-midterm-rebuke-gives-trading-partners-room-resist This may embolden countries to slow-walk investment pledges they made to stave off tariffs https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/google-invest-us15-billion-malaysia-2027-and-2028-amid-data-centre-expansion Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:07:38 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/google-invest-us15-billion-malaysia-2027-and-2028-amid-data-centre-expansion The investment aligns with the nation’s development priorities, says the Alphabet unit’s president https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/dip-buyers-emerge-tech-stocks-traders-look-past-midterms-focus-fundamentals Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:37:08 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets Global International Startups & Tech Technology /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/dip-buyers-emerge-tech-stocks-traders-look-past-midterms-focus-fundamentals Analysts are ‘watchful but bullish’ on participants of the AI build-out https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/global-asset-managers-warn-geopolitical-and-ai-concentration-risk-need-new-approach-investing Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:20:47 +0000 Benjamin Cher Global Companies & Markets International /international/global/global-asset-managers-warn-geopolitical-and-ai-concentration-risk-need-new-approach-investing They say uncertainty in macroeconomic environment is reshaping traditional view of a diversified portfolio https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/dubai-property-developer-emaar-offers-buy-out-construction-arm-us16-3-billion-value Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:01:38 +0000 Property International /property/dubai-property-developer-emaar-offers-buy-out-construction-arm-us16-3-billion-value Owning 100% of its main cash generator makes strategic sense, analysts say https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/templeton-global-jardine-softbank-chiefs-set-speak-danantaras-investor-forum-bali Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Lionel Lim Asean International /international/asean/templeton-global-jardine-softbank-chiefs-set-speak-danantaras-investor-forum-bali Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund hopes this inaugural event can attract up to US$30 billion in investment https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/hedge-funds-flag-growing-private-credit-risks-amid-rising-rates Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:03:52 +0000 Banking & Finance Companies & Markets Global International /companies-markets/banking-finance/hedge-funds-flag-growing-private-credit-risks-amid-rising-rates Concerns have intensified as borrowing costs climb, fanning fears about the sector’s AI exposure https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-data-centre-boom-set-upheaval-after-us-election-rout Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:25:29 +0000 International Startups & Tech Technology /international/ai-data-centre-boom-set-upheaval-after-us-election-rout Proposed additions of these facilities may face stricter local scrutiny and pushback https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-midterms-what-investors-can-expect-after-democrats-shatter-republican-strongholds Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:12:01 +0000 Isabelle Chong Global International /international/global/us-midterms-what-investors-can-expect-after-democrats-shatter-republican-strongholds The STI and regional indices recover early losses after a sea of blue grabs Senate and House seats https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/treasuries-rise-democrat-win-traders-await-refunding-plan Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:58:24 +0000 International /international/treasuries-rise-democrat-win-traders-await-refunding-plan Yields fall across the curve, led by those on five-year notes which drop to as low as 4.67% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/investors-poised-us-gridlock-democrats-projected-win-control-house Wed, 04 Nov 2026 03:35:22 +0000 Global International /international/global/investors-poised-us-gridlock-democrats-projected-win-control-house The party’s victory in the House was widely expected https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailands-growth-forecasts-raised-factory-data-revamp Wed, 04 Nov 2026 02:46:30 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/thailands-growth-forecasts-raised-factory-data-revamp Changes to the factory gauge could add roughly 0.2 to 0.3 percentage point to Thailand’s 2026 GDP growth rate https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/hong-kong-deal-boom-slows-most-ipos-abandoned-2008 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:22:37 +0000 Telcos, Media & Tech Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/hong-kong-deal-boom-slows-most-ipos-abandoned-2008 About one in four deals didn’t reach completion this year https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/us-midterms-democrats-capture-congress-sweeping-setback-trump Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:01:10 +0000 Global International /international/global/us-midterms-democrats-capture-congress-sweeping-setback-trump The Democratic wave underscored voters’ deep frustration with Trump’s leadership https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/boustead-projects-eyes-larger-overseas-revenue-share-malaysia-vietnam-expansion Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Chong Xin Wei Asean International Property /international/asean/boustead-projects-eyes-larger-overseas-revenue-share-malaysia-vietnam-expansion It wants 25% to 33% of sales to come from abroad within five years https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-dollar-drifts-middle-east-midterm-risks-aussie-and-yuan-dip Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:41:21 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-dollar-drifts-middle-east-midterm-risks-aussie-and-yuan-dip Swiss franc fails to hold gains after inflation data https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/binance-loses-market-share-crypto-exchange-rivals-after-hack Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:27:39 +0000 Companies & Markets Crypto & Alternative Assets International Wealth /companies-markets/binance-loses-market-share-crypto-exchange-rivals-after-hack The firm’s share of trading the asset class falls to its lowest level in at least 12 weeks https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnams-domestic-chip-push-gains-ground-viettel-fpt-unveil-new-capabilities Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:50:48 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/vietnams-domestic-chip-push-gains-ground-viettel-fpt-unveil-new-capabilities Viettel launches domestically designed security chip platform; FPT starts trial operations at testing plant https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/sijori-triangle-could-drive-aseans-next-wave-growth-danantara-executive Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:08:23 +0000 Goh Ruoxue Asean International /international/asean/sijori-triangle-could-drive-aseans-next-wave-growth-danantara-executive Well-managed cooperation can bring benefits to Singapore, Johor and Riau: SIIA chairman Simon Tay https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hong-kong-q3-gdp-expands-5-2-year-year-exports-domestic-demand-outlook-positive Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:07:49 +0000 International /international/hong-kong-q3-gdp-expands-5-2-year-year-exports-domestic-demand-outlook-positive Data points to ‘sustained growth momentum’ ahead, says a government spokesperson https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-aims-issue-rules-commodity-exchange-end-november Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:38:32 +0000 Asean Companies & Markets Energy & Commodities International /international/asean/indonesia-aims-issue-rules-commodity-exchange-end-november The new bourse aims to improve transparency and allow greater control over exports of commodities https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-and-iran-review-latest-proposals-mediators Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:06:40 +0000 International /international/us-and-iran-review-latest-proposals-mediators The fresh diplomatic efforts follow weeks of tensions, with both sides signalling potential attacks https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-treasury-auction-changes-loom-2027-dealers-eye-long-end-cuts Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:49:17 +0000 International Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets /international/us-treasury-auction-changes-loom-2027-dealers-eye-long-end-cuts Despite a ramp-up in buybacks of debt maturing in the 10-year to 20-year sector, yields remain elevated https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-economy-dealt-surprise-setbacks-risk-growth-pillar Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:48:47 +0000 International /international/chinas-economy-dealt-surprise-setbacks-risk-growth-pillar Weaker overseas orders will call into question the outlook for the country’s export-led expansion https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/central-banks-buy-gold-fastest-pace-2024-wgc-says Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:26:19 +0000 Energy & Commodities Companies & Markets Global International Wealth Wealth & Investing /companies-markets/energy-commodities/central-banks-buy-gold-fastest-pace-2024-wgc-says China and Poland are the biggest disclosed buyers in the latest quarter https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-ratify-asean-haze-coordination-centre-agreement-next-few-days-grace-fu Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:18:53 +0000 Evan See Economy & Policy Asean International Singapore /singapore/economy-policy/singapore-ratify-asean-haze-coordination-centre-agreement-next-few-days-grace-fu It will come into force only after six member states ratify the pact https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/south-koreas-october-headline-inflation-moderates-ahead-expected-rate-hike Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:09:03 +0000 International /international/south-koreas-october-headline-inflation-moderates-ahead-expected-rate-hike CPI rose 0.2% on a monthly basis https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysias-ioi-properties-makes-reit-listing-springboard-next-wave-growth Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Tan Ai Leng Asean Companies & Markets International Reits & Property /international/asean/malaysias-ioi-properties-makes-reit-listing-springboard-next-wave-growth The group is tapping a US$1.9 billion portfolio to fund local projects and will retain a 60% stake in the trust https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/north-korea-says-us-allegations-linking-it-binance-heist-are-absurd-rhetoric-kcna-says Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:00:24 +0000 Banking & Finance Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/banking-finance/north-korea-says-us-allegations-linking-it-binance-heist-are-absurd-rhetoric-kcna-says Members of a North Korean state-sponsored unit known as TraderTraitor were responsible, said the FBI https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/just-tuning-us-midterms-heres-what-know Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:31:43 +0000 Global International /international/global/just-tuning-us-midterms-heres-what-know Democrats hope that voters will hand them majorities in the House and the Senate https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/us-strategy-links-myanmar-peace-talks-rare-earth-access Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:37:31 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/us-strategy-links-myanmar-peace-talks-rare-earth-access The re-engagement is a departure from years of US policy aimed at isolating the military https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/china-helping-modernise-timor-leste-investment-trade-and-jobs-trouble-brewing Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/china-helping-modernise-timor-leste-investment-trade-and-jobs-trouble-brewing China is helping modernise Timor-Leste with investment, trade and jobs. But is trouble brewing? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-says-contacts-over-ending-war-continue-after-talks-finish-no-breakthrough Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:53:21 +0000 International /international/iran-says-contacts-over-ending-war-continue-after-talks-finish-no-breakthrough Iranian sources said they believed a new US attack was still more likely than a deal https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-manufacturing-strengthens-october-input-prices-stay-high Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:33:36 +0000 International /international/us-manufacturing-strengthens-october-input-prices-stay-high Sentiment among manufacturers remain overwhelmingly downbeat https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/china-rolls-out-support-measures-aid-struggling-stocks Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:59:00 +0000 International /international/china-rolls-out-support-measures-aid-struggling-stocks The central bank is conducting swaps and upgrading a re-lending scheme to inject liqudity into the market https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hot-and-cold-europes-supermarkets-hit-another-fridge-hack Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:27:57 +0000 International /international/hot-and-cold-europes-supermarkets-hit-another-fridge-hack Sweden’s national cybersecurity centre says it is investigating local incidents https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/family-offices-seek-band-together-form-international-body-global-wealth-swells Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:46:53 +0000 Global International Wealth /international/global/family-offices-seek-band-together-form-international-body-global-wealth-swells Bid to create a global organisation may signal the opening up of a traditionally secretive sector https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/chinas-message-its-rivals-you-need-what-we-make Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:14:12 +0000 International /international/chinas-message-its-rivals-you-need-what-we-make Beijing has moved to control exports of tech, from drones to processes to make solar panels https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/north-koreas-hackers-supercharge-crypto-heists-ai-skills Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:55:33 +0000 International /international/north-koreas-hackers-supercharge-crypto-heists-ai-skills The country picks its best and brightest students to join hacking teams, defectors and experts say https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/johor-singapore-sez-draws-us21-8b-approved-investments-master-plan-blueprint-set-december Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Elysia Tan Singapore Asean International /singapore/johor-singapore-sez-draws-us21-8b-approved-investments-master-plan-blueprint-set-december About 45% of the sum has been implemented https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/chinas-robot-makers-have-mastered-moves-now-comes-race-ai-brains Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:14:46 +0000 Startups & Tech Companies & Markets International /startups-tech/chinas-robot-makers-have-mastered-moves-now-comes-race-ai-brains Firms are racing to train their creations using real-world data and simulations https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/saudi-civil-defence-sounds-all-clear-after-alerts-southern-cities Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:10:47 +0000 International /international/saudi-civil-defence-sounds-all-clear-after-alerts-southern-cities A ballistic missile launched by the Iran-aligned Houthis is intercepted and destroyed https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/openais-altman-travels-uae-sign-energy-investment-deals Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:53:23 +0000 Energy & Commodities Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/energy-commodities/openais-altman-travels-uae-sign-energy-investment-deals CEO of country’s state-owned oil firm says global energy supply buffers have been eroded https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/taiwan-said-ease-exporter-fx-rule-after-record-stocks-exodus Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:04:33 +0000 Capital Markets & Currencies Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/taiwan-said-ease-exporter-fx-rule-after-record-stocks-exodus The central bank has said that US dollar sales will no longer face daily limits, FX traders say https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/higher-rates-weaker-spending-philippines-entering-stagflation Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:47:24 +0000 Rachel Ranosa-Joshi Asean International /international/asean/higher-rates-weaker-spending-philippines-entering-stagflation A weakening peso, rising costs and shrinking investment are squeezing households and firms https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-posts-us3-36-billion-trade-surplus-september Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:34:03 +0000 Asean International /international/asean/indonesia-posts-us3-36-billion-trade-surplus-september Imports rose 18.41% to US$24.23 billion