The Business Times

A rejuvenated Alibaba takes off, but with Beijing in tow Alibaba, often referred to as the “Amazon of China”, has seen its shares rise more than 30% since the start of the year.

For tech companies, years of easy money yield to hard times Rock-bottom rates were the secret engine fuelling US$1 billion startups and virtual attempts to conquer the physical world. But in 2023, reality bites.

#BTLifestyle: Pushing boundaries in art Bizarre sculptures with collapsible legs and a wishing well that makes your coin vanish are among the art exhibits that will challenge your perceptions of the world.

#BTLifestyle: A ‘terrace’ flat shows off flexible open-plan living Architect Melvin Keng’s renovation of his HDB flat is inspired by his childhood home with sustainability in mind

#BTLifestyle: Mezze and more at Ummi Beirut Ummi Beirut is like a hop-on, hop-off bus tour for the palate – don’t expect a deep dive, but if you want to tell your kibbeh from your kafta, here's a start.

#Brunch: The stand-up way to lay off Senior leadership must be visible in a retrenchment exercise, with the CEO taking on the role of the leading spokesperson for the announcement, says SMU's Kenneth Tai.