This was a week of landmark moves across global and local markets.
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) debuted its first foldable phone and split its iPhone launch cadence for the first time in seven years, while Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) secured a massive AI data centre partnership with Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN).
Closer to home, Sembcorp Industries (SGX: U96) walked away from a solar farm acquisition in the Philippines, and Mapletree Logistics Trust (SGX: M44U) broke new ground with its first offshore renminbi bond issuance.
Apple unveiled its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, and the iPhone 18 Pro at a 9 September launch event – the first showcase led by new CEO John Ternus.
The iPhone Duo starts at US$1,999, powered by Apple's second-generation C2 modem, which is 50% faster than its predecessor while consuming 15% less energy.