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Singapore's GIC set to manage extra S$185b in reserves Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said the move, part of the MAS's long-standing practice of transferring what it considers excess foreign reserves to GIC, would boost…

Vertex Tech starts trading on Jan 20 in Singapore's first SPAC listing VTAC is issuing 11.8 million units at an offer price of S$5 apiece, as stated previously in its preliminary prospectus.

#BTOpinion: Here are 4 things to expect for the crypto-economy in 2022 Stricter regulation, decentralised autonomous organisations, China's digital currency, the metaverse and loads of investments -- that's what NTU Asst…

Asean at take-off point towards economic integration: panel "Helter-skelter globalisation has reached its zenith," said Singapore's former foreign minister George Yeo. "Asean has overtaken the US and Europe to become Chi…

Indonesia's retail investor boom sends Pluang into another US$55m round, led by Accel Pluang began by allowing Indonesian retail investors to put micro-investments in gold, then broadened its offerings to mutual funds, g…

Fintech startup Airwallex launches global payment services in Singapore The fintech platform, which aims to facilitate foreign exchange payments around the world, offers global account issuance, domestic and cross-border…

VIDEO: Singapore's EV Journey in 2021 Singapore has been making significant moves over the last year to encourage more electric vehicle adoption. BT recaps the key events of the EV sector in 2021. Read more: bt.sg/JMHp

#BTOpinion: As an ER doctor, I fear healthcare collapse more than Omicron “When a healthcare worker falls ill, another steps in to cover the shifts. But there are only so many of us and severe staffing shortages have led…

LTA awards 2 civil contracts worth S$861m for Cross Island Line Phase 1 LTA said the first contract has been awarded to mainboard-listed Hock Lian Seng Infrastructure. The second was awarded to Japanese company Sato Kogy…

Startups raked in US$621b in 2021, shattering funding records The Silicon Valley region and New York retained their top spots for both the most money raised and the most deals completed. Those tallies were helped along b…

Covid has dealt a big blow to Asean but the region's economic outlook is bright Analysts BT has spoken to say the region, despite being harder-hit than the rest of Asia, is growth-driven and has relatively cheap stocks.…

Singapore Airlines prices US$600m notes due 2029 at 3.375% The Series 010 notes will bear a coupon of 3.375 per cent per annum until their maturity on Jan 19, 2029, the national carrier said in a bourse filing on Thursda…

Calls for China to cut rates grow louder as economic risks grow China's central bank fuelled speculation it will ease monetary policy sooner rather than later with its vow in December to take "proactive" action.

Hong Kong warns Covid-19 curbs on air cargo to hit goods supply "The consequences of these cargo policies will be seen very soon," Chief Executive Carrie Lam told legislators. "We almost have no goods entering via cargo…

Fragrance's James Koh bags Lornie Road GCB for S$981 psf The property tycoon purchased the old bungalow in the Caldecott Hill GCB area, which has a freehold land area of 25,271 sq ft, for S$24.8 million. Last year, he so…

Fake SMS scams: Do banks and telcos have a duty of care to customers? Industry experts The Business Times spoke to about the ongoing spate of SMS scams targeting bank customers here said such scams are possible because m…

Thailand plans to impose tourist fee from April The new 300 baht (S$12.14) fee will be priced in with airline tickets and is part of the government's sustainable tourism plans, according to a government spokesman.

#BTOpinion: Singapore's foresight practices should be taken beyond the government Foresight practices can enhance one's capacity to prepare for and shape the future and can help citizens to become more comfortable with u…