The Business Times

PODCAST: OCBC’s recent purchase of more Great Eastern shares has further narrowed the insurer’s public spread and increased the risk of its trade suspension. But its undervalued shares still hold great potential. #btpodc…

When there’s wayang in the workplace “In today’s environment, working hard in silence is not enough if you want to grow your career, as not all bosses are adept at assessing and recognising silent achievers’ contribution…

Gaming firm Razer hit by potential breach, hacker offering stolen data for S$135k in crypto On the hackers’ forum, the seller said he would sell the data to only one customer for an asking price of US$100,000 in the Mone…

#BTOpinion: SGX RegCo’s IFA guidelines commendable, but it’s time to look at other protections for minorities Here’s one suggestion: Regulators could require real estate companies to be valued at a minimum of their NAV w…

Sluggish loan growth, economic uncertainties cloud Singapore’s banking prospects: RHB Despite solid net interest margins (NIMs), investor interest is predicted to wane due to a weaker global economic forecast.

From baseball to banking: companies race to invest in new wave of AI The Texas Rangers are using AI technology to potentially predict player injuries, improve hitting approaches, and even model air flows in ballparks. Bu…

New training schemes to grow pool of supply chain management professionals in Singapore With salaries higher than the national median and new training programs popping up from institutions like SUSS and Singapore Managem…

Millions of Chinese staying home shackle South-east Asian growth As China's economic recovery stalls, countries like Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore see a disappointing influx of Chinese visitors, prompting a need to…

Rising costs may dampen appetite for restaurants, even if weak tourist numbers don’t: analysts Despite increased revenues and profits from the local market, inflation concerns may lead consumers to prefer cheaper options…

Annual bonus rates hold steady for most par funds despite 2022 losses Poor equity and bond markets cause double-digit losses for some insurance par funds; terminal bonuses affected.

Property stamp duty collection dips 12% to S$5.95 billion in FY2022 on lower sales Meanwhile, property tax takings are up 9.1% as housing values stay firm on higher rents.

The Myst sells 27% of units on launch weekend at average of S$2,057 psf Around 99% of the buyers are Singaporeans, while permanent residents from China made up the remaining 1%.