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/companies-markets/transport-logistics/hong-kong-flight-capacity-set-rise-10-china-south-korea-demand Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:12:08 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/hong-kong-flight-capacity-set-rise-10-china-south-korea-demand Global capacity for May has been reduced by about three percentage points, according to data https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/keeping-singapore-open-investing-people-are-key-city-state-being-competitive-dpm-gan Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:16:13 +0000 Tay Peck Gek Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/keeping-singapore-open-investing-people-are-key-city-state-being-competitive-dpm-gan The minister encourages governments to speak up for better connectivity to facilitate trade that will benefit all https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/blue-chips-cathay-mtr-tap-record-hot-hong-kong-dollar-bond-market Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:24:16 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/blue-chips-cathay-mtr-tap-record-hot-hong-kong-dollar-bond-market The two companies are aiming to raise at least HK$17 billion through separate bond issues https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/maritime-industry-must-invest-new-capabilities-amid-cyberthreats-ai-adoption-jeffrey-siow Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0000 Tay Peck Gek Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets Singapore /companies-markets/transport-logistics/maritime-industry-must-invest-new-capabilities-amid-cyberthreats-ai-adoption-jeffrey-siow Challenges – such as the growing tech gap – extend beyond the flow of goods through the world’s waterways https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/dpm-gan-warns-3-structural-shifts-global-system-will-bring-greater-challenges-and-opportunities Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0000 Tay Peck Gek Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/dpm-gan-warns-3-structural-shifts-global-system-will-bring-greater-challenges-and-opportunities The maritime system is becoming more intertwined with geopolitical competition, he says at the Singapore Maritime Lecture https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/esr-establishes-1-6-billion-yuan-dedicated-renminbi-income-fund Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:19:52 +0000 Shikhar Gupta Property Companies & Markets Transport & Logistics /property/esr-establishes-1-6-billion-yuan-dedicated-renminbi-income-fund The fund is expected to acquire two ESR logistics and industrial assets in Shanghai and Suzhou https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/hyundai-accelerates-us-output-lighten-profit-hit-tariffs Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:28:27 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/hyundai-accelerates-us-output-lighten-profit-hit-tariffs The CEO has been pushing the premium Genesis brand, hybrids and sport utility vehicles to capture higher-margin sales https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/jetblue-ceo-rules-out-bankruptcy-year-despite-surging-fuel-costs-amid-iran-war Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:06:38 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/jetblue-ceo-rules-out-bankruptcy-year-despite-surging-fuel-costs-amid-iran-war It recently secured a US$500 million debt financing commitment backed by up to 22 aircraft https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/tesla-settles-wrongful-death-lawsuit-over-crash-killed-florida-teenager Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:23:33 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/tesla-settles-wrongful-death-lawsuit-over-crash-killed-florida-teenager [WASHINGTON] Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s Tesla has settled a wrongful death lawsuit in Florida stemming from a 2018 high-speed crash that killed... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/mercedes-steps-china-comeback-sporty-electric-c-class Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:44:20 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets Lifestyle /companies-markets/transport-logistics/mercedes-steps-china-comeback-sporty-electric-c-class The company is betting the model will help stem market-share losses in the country https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/airasia-tests-market-deutsche-led-us230-million-private-debt Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:22:44 +0000 Asean Companies & Markets International Transport & Logistics /international/asean/airasia-tests-market-deutsche-led-us230-million-private-debt The 18-month transaction takes the form of a revenue bond backed by ticket sales of several carrier routes https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/asian-airlines-report-europe-demand-surge-gulf-hub-disruption-shifts-traffic Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:31:30 +0000 Global Companies & Markets International Transport & Logistics /international/global/asian-airlines-report-europe-demand-surge-gulf-hub-disruption-shifts-traffic As a result, customers need to pay a premium for flights that avoid the Gulf, according to data from Google Travel https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/ev-sales-soar-main-european-markets-drivers-shun-expensive-petrol Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:15:08 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/ev-sales-soar-main-european-markets-drivers-shun-expensive-petrol The region’s five largest EV markets have recorded growth of more than 40% in BEV sales so far this year https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/lutnick-shuts-down-talk-any-chinese-investment-us-autos Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:10:28 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/transport-logistics/lutnick-shuts-down-talk-any-chinese-investment-us-autos [BEIJING] US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick ruled out the possibility of Chinese investment in the US auto industry, saying there’s no need... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/greek-indian-tankers-u-turn-hormuz-amid-reopening-doubt Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:09:59 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/transport-logistics/greek-indian-tankers-u-turn-hormuz-amid-reopening-doubt [SINGAPORE] Several oil tankers have u-turned in the Persian Gulf after appearing to try to transit the Strait of Hormuz, as shipowners... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/american-airlines-says-its-not-interested-united-merger Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:05:22 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets International /companies-markets/transport-logistics/american-airlines-says-its-not-interested-united-merger [NEW YORK] American Airlines said it’s not engaged with or interested in any discussions regarding a merger with rival United Airlines, dampening... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/vietjet-signs-finance-lease-deal-spdb-10-chinese-made-comac-aircraft Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:34:58 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/vietjet-signs-finance-lease-deal-spdb-10-chinese-made-comac-aircraft The carrier currently operates 135 aircraft https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/despite-iran-war-impact-changi-airport-q1-passenger-traffic-2-3-north-asia-europe-demand Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:56:51 +0000 Therese Soh Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/despite-iran-war-impact-changi-airport-q1-passenger-traffic-2-3-north-asia-europe-demand It hits a record 70.4 million for the 12 months ended March 2026 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/stellantis-invests-100-million-euros-keep-site-near-paris-open Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:15:40 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/stellantis-invests-100-million-euros-keep-site-near-paris-open The company has 12 sites in France and dozens elsewhere in Europe https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/honda-shut-two-plants-china-jointly-owned-gac-dongfeng-magazine-says Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:34:12 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/honda-shut-two-plants-china-jointly-owned-gac-dongfeng-magazine-says [TOKYO] Honda Motor will shut two internal combustion engine car plants in China and slash annual production capacity in the country to... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/european-airlines-face-fuel-shortages-within-weeks Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:02:58 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/european-airlines-face-fuel-shortages-within-weeks Europe is by far the biggest consumer of jet fuel shipped through the Strait of Hormuz https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/yangzijiang-maritime-orders-8-giant-oil-tankers-sells-4-smaller-vessels-twin-deals Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:16:29 +0000 Tessa Oh Companies & Markets Transport & Logistics /companies-markets/yangzijiang-maritime-orders-8-giant-oil-tankers-sells-4-smaller-vessels-twin-deals The acquisition will be funded through a combination of equity co-investment and debt financing https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/sias-dividend-capacity-will-be-curtailed-if-it-injects-more-expected-fund-air-india-says-analyst Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:33:23 +0000 Tay Peck Gek Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/sias-dividend-capacity-will-be-curtailed-if-it-injects-more-expected-fund-air-india-says-analyst The Indian airline racks up a wider-than-expected annual loss of more than 220 billion rupees for FY2026 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sbs-transit-shares-rally-past-s4-bumper-dividend-stronger-cash-flow-visibility Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:21:47 +0000 Derryn Wong Companies & Markets Transport & Logistics /companies-markets/sbs-transit-shares-rally-past-s4-bumper-dividend-stronger-cash-flow-visibility Analysts say the expected total dividend of nearly S$0.50 per share implies a 14.4% yield https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/white-house-has-no-opinion-potential-united-airlines-deal-american-airlines Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:11:38 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/white-house-has-no-opinion-potential-united-airlines-deal-american-airlines [WASHINGTON] The Trump administration does not have an opinion on reports that United Airlines was considering merging with rival American Airlines, White... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/british-carmakers-seek-clarity-made-eu-rule-trade-risks-grow Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:52:49 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/british-carmakers-seek-clarity-made-eu-rule-trade-risks-grow [BRUSSELS] The UK’s automotive industry group SMMT said on Thursday carmakers need clarity now on whether Britain will count as ‘Made in... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/spirit-airlines-risk-facing-liquidation-fuel-costs-bite Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:04:47 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/spirit-airlines-risk-facing-liquidation-fuel-costs-bite Airlines broadly are grappling with higher jet fuel prices due to the US-Iran war https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/stellantis-eyes-dongfeng-carmaking-deal-europe-china Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:39:23 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/stellantis-eyes-dongfeng-carmaking-deal-europe-china Stellantis may share European plants with Dongfeng in exchange for China-based production https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/yangzijiang-spins-new-unit-operate-vessel-delivery-and-repair-nantong Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:54:12 +0000 Tessa Oh Companies & Markets Transport & Logistics /companies-markets/yangzijiang-spins-new-unit-operate-vessel-delivery-and-repair-nantong The new subsidiary has a registered capital of US$100 million, funded through the group’s internal resources https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sia-group-flies-record-42-4-million-passengers-fy2026-march-traffic-14-7 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:50:43 +0000 Deon Loke Companies & Markets Transport & Logistics /companies-markets/sia-group-flies-record-42-4-million-passengers-fy2026-march-traffic-14-7 The annual passenger total is a 7.7% increase from the previous record of 39.4 million 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/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/companies-markets/transport-logistics/s-e-asias-cruise-industry-raked-s12-7-billion-2024-singapore-handling-nearly-half-passengers Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:06:20 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets /companies-markets/transport-logistics/s-e-asias-cruise-industry-raked-s12-7-billion-2024-singapore-handling-nearly-half-passengers [SINGAPORE] The cruise industry in South-east Asia yielded US$10 billion (S$12.7 billion) in 2024, making up 5 per cent of the global... 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/yangzijiang-maritime-secures-us89-8m-leasing-agreements-13-vessels Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:37:20 +0000 Tessa Oh Companies & Markets Transport & Logistics /companies-markets/yangzijiang-maritime-secures-us89-8m-leasing-agreements-13-vessels CEO Ren Yuanlin cites the ‘tonnage-mile’ effect and a ‘vital’ fleet-renewal cycle as tailwinds