The Business Times

#BTLifestyle: Off-the-grid ways to enjoy nature Looking for ways to get out of the house, but not so ready to travel just yet? From Mongolian yurts to forest bathing, BT's Tay Suan Chiang checks out some novel experience…

Telegram booms as Russia's digital landscape shrinks It has benefited from the gap left by Russia's blocking of Facebook and Instagram, offering a platform for mass messaging in a way similar to social media. The platfor…

#BTOpinion: Will the Fed cause a recession with its rate hikes? The economist who was early to spot the dotcom bubble that burst in 2000 and the 2008 housing bubble burst, David Rosenberg, now predicts this will happen b…

#BTLifestyle: New restaurant on Hong Kong Street lives up to its S$148 / S$198 price tags At Willow, helmed by former Zen/Robuchon/Esora chef Nicolas Tam, BT lifestyle editor Jaime Ee finds "a well-executed menu that's t…

The metaverse land boom: economy of the future or a bubble? Even in the absence of mass user adoption or market fit, the metaverse thesis has exploded in popularity over the past 12 months. Does this virtual real estate…

If your life was a portfolio, how would you invest? Savvy investors know that a well-diversified portfolio is key to success. They also commit to a systematic approach that ensures their portfolios are aligned with their…

#BTOpinion: Musings over miles Are you a recreational runner? You might appreciate the routes shared in #DawnPatrol, a new weekend column by BT correspondent Kelly Ng, who touches on a range of issues she ponders and/or…

IEA urges 'emergency measures' to cut oil use over supply fears An alternative to increasing supply, given the "disappointing outcome" of the recent Opec+ meeting, is for demand to be cut amongst the world's advanced eco…

UN says Ukraine food supply 'falling apart' Jakob Kern, emergency coordinator for the crisis at the UN World Food Programme (WFP), said "movements of goods have slowed down due to insecurity and the reluctance of drivers…

F&B outlets starting to pass on costs from utilities bill spike Even before the Ukraine crisis, electricity costs have risen by between 80 and 300 per cent since late last year for F&B operators to whom BT spoke. Also, i…

#BTLifestyle: Singapore artists hold exhibition to help Russia-Ukraine war victims At the home and gallery of veteran artist Jeremy Hiah, approximately 2 dozen artists are showcasing their artworks, the sales proceeds fr…

Myanmar to reopen to international tourists "We will open all international flights on Apr 17, and can fly as regularly," said the National Central Committee on Prevention, Control and Treatment of Coronavirus Disease, c…

Xi says improper handling of Taiwan issues will hit China-US ties "Some individuals in the United States are sending the wrong signals to pro-independence forces in Taiwan, and that's very dangerous," Xi told Biden on a…

Biden warns Xi of 'consequences' for backing Russia in war In the first conversation that took place between the two leaders since Russia started invading Ukraine, Xi was recorded as saying the war is "not something we w…

Shenzhen lockdown eases as Xi seeks to soften Covid impact A total of 5 districts will reopen from the citywide lockdown, allowing workers in those areas to return to their offices. Train and bus services will resume aft…