The Business Times

PODCAST: In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee discusses his article arguing that physical offices continue to be relevant despite the rise of remote working and that Grade A spaces will outperform. It also fe…

10 things I learnt from owning Suntec Reit for 17 years Every investor remembers their first stock especially one held for 17 years. Here are ten things Royston Yang, portfolio manager of The Smart Investor, has learnt f…

#BTOPINION: FairPrice should stop rebates and raise discount for all shoppers to 7% The lower-income groups will appreciate a higher rebate of 7 per cent, not necessarily on all things. In these difficult times, it is th…

Regional markets fall as Russia orders strikes on Ukraine The trio of local banks (OCBC, DBS, UOB) all recorded losses today. “The timing cannot be worse as inflation soars anyway across the world, something that cannot…

SFA, SLA open tender for fish farming plots on Pulau Ketam This is in line with Singapore's "30 by 30" goal of producing 30 per cent of the country's nutritional needs by 2030.

Bitcoin tumbles as Putin orders military into eastern Ukraine Bitcoin’s swings during the past weeks of escalating geopolitical tensions have served to undermine the argument that cryptocurrencies offer a hedge in times…

VIDEO: How does Tax Policy Combat Climate Change? The carbon tax is a price signal to push companies to reduce their emissions, yet it can also provide flexibility to take action where it makes the most economic sense. W…

Meta’s Zuckerberg unveils AI projects aimed at building metaverse future Zuckerberg is betting that the metaverse, a futuristic idea of virtual environments where users can work, socialise and play, will be the successor…

F&B outlets, gyms face ad-hoc closures amid Covid-linked staff crunch Amid the current wave of Omicron infections, the multi-ministry taskforce on Covid-19 had warned on Jan 21 that "high case numbers are likely to disru…

Proposed merger with MNACT will address lack of growth: Mapletree Commercial Trust "With the city having relatively limited transaction volumes for office and retail assets as compared to other key gateway markets in Asi…

Blackstone plans to double headcount in Asia targeting wealthy The US firm plans to hire across Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo, where it currently has 20 people to “provide innovative solutions that are designed for elig…

Oil breaches US$100 after Russia attacks targets across Ukraine “We’re out of everything – I don’t care if it’s oil, gas, coal, copper, aluminium, you name it, we’re out of it,” Jeff Currie, head of commodities research…

Alibaba halts talks to raise US$1b before Lazada IPO Alibaba has mothballed the fundraising for now because it doesn't need funds and markets remain volatile, given shrinking valuations for tech companies from New York t…

Russia invades Ukraine after Putin orders strikes; oil soars, markets dive Ukraine's Interior Ministry warned of missile attacks on Kyiv, and urged citizens to hide in shelters. "This is a war of aggression," Ukraine For…

#BTOPINION: Retail Reits get a boost from 2-step GST hike but still lack growth catalysts In the latest #HOCKLOCKSIEW, BT writes that the gradual but delayed GST hike bodes well for retail Reits, but Reits without suburb…

Hong Kong weighs easing listing rules for large tech firms Hong Kong is considering easing some listing requirements for large, advanced technology firms that are currently not eligible in an effort to help them meet cap…

Singapore may join Russia sanctions; no major hit to trade sector, but risks remain But extended sanctions or tit-for-tat retaliation from Russia - especially on commodities - could cause "knock-on effects to global comm…

Singapore banks optimistic on global economic recovery, rate hikes Latest results show growth in both customer loans and deposits, as well as higher CASA ratios; analysts forecasting better NIMs this year.