Economy
Singapore PMI ticks up to 51.7 on continued AI-related demand
Oct 2, 2026

Singapore PMI ticks up to 51.7 on continued AI-related demand

But rising input costs and prolonged supplier lead times are intensifying operational pressures...

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Evening News on TV32 - Oct 2
Oct 2, 2026

Evening News on TV32 - Oct 2

Top stories for Friday, Oct 2, 2026 - John Lee pledges stronger Greater Bay Area integration. - A Wan Chai temple and a prison mosque are declared monuments. - Hong Kong sail to two golds and...

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'11 Skies to merge with HK$100bn Skytopia project'
Oct 2, 2026

'11 Skies to merge with HK$100bn Skytopia project'

The Airport Authority (AA) says 11 Skies will be renamed, repositioned and integrated into Skytopia – a HK$100 billion mega project aimed at transforming the area near the airport into an internationa...

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US economy added 29,000 jobs in September: BLS
Oct 2, 2026

US economy added 29,000 jobs in September: BLS

The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The unemployment rate also ticked up slightly to 4.2 percent, the BLS re...

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Albino freshwater terrapins found abandoned at West Coast Park shore
Oct 2, 2026

Albino freshwater terrapins found abandoned at West Coast Park shore

They could have died from the saltwater exposure, said ACRES....

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Cutting New World ties over 11 Skies averts ‘lose-lose’ deal: Airport Authority
Oct 2, 2026

Cutting New World ties over 11 Skies averts ‘lose-lose’ deal: Airport Authority

The Airport Authority has averted a “lose-lose situation” by terminating a nearly 50-year contract with Hong Kong developer New World Development for the 11 Skies commercial project, with most facilit...

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S'pore hair studio, caught for buying fake reviews, says staff did so 'independently' to earn more incentives
Oct 2, 2026

S'pore hair studio, caught for buying fake reviews, says staff did so 'independently' to earn more incentives

They have also removed four fake reviews so far, and are working on getting the remainder removed as well....

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MTR Corp pays out HK$2.25 billion for high-speed rail construction delays
Oct 2, 2026

MTR Corp pays out HK$2.25 billion for high-speed rail construction delays

The MTR Corporation will hand over HK$2.25 billion (US$287 million) to the Hong Kong government as a one-off settlement for the delayed completion of the high-speed rail line, while reaching a consens...

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Trump Tried To Make An Ally Out Of Fishermen. Some Have Started To Turn On Him
Oct 2, 2026

Trump Tried To Make An Ally Out Of Fishermen. Some Have Started To Turn On Him

Some commercial fishermen have come to question whether Trump is meeting the needs of an industry he has long leaned on for support....

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