North Carolina lawmakers passed legislation overnight that will make it easier for residents affected by Hurricane Helene to vote. EU envoys agreed to give Ukraine up to 35 billion euros as part of the bloc's share in a larger planned loan from the Group of Seven nations. In Asia, Ratan Tata, a former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons hailed as a visionary business leader, has died. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivered a message of hope on how a unified Korean peninsula will benefit the region while in Singapore. And board members of statutory boards in the republic have been sent a letter by the Public Service Division to make clear the circumstances under which they could be considered public servants under the law.

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

Written by: Lee Kim Siang / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) 

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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