The Business Times

Tharman Shanmugaratnam submits presidential election eligibility forms In July, former senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam officially launched his bid for the presidency, themed “Respect for All”.

Grab and 2 platform worker groups team up to boost skills, productivity and dialogue The MOU comes after the government accepted TWG’s eight recommendations on allowing platform worker representative bodies to seek a leg…

E-commerce complaints in H1 rise 54% year on year: Case This has led to the planned launch of a new CaseTrust accreditation for e-firms to provide a safer shopping experience.

EMA and Shell debut first solar-powered green EV charging stations The three stations are: Shell Lakeview (Thomson), Shell Pasir Ris, and Shell Tampines. Lakeview is now open to the public for EV charging.

#BTOpinion: Let Singaporean private homeowners own resale HDB flats too Allowing Singaporean private homeowners to buy resale HDB homes at non-subsidised prices for living can help boost socio-economic integration, says…

Ascott plans to double number of global-branded properties in China by 2028 Despite 2022 pandemic restrictions, Ascott saw strong growth in China, with plans to open 20+ new properties this year.

#BTOpinion: High interest rates could help investors, but you can’t avoid taking risks Equity investing seems daunting and stock markets – volatile as they are – appear a far riskier way to invest compared to bonds but s…

Removal of Sabana Reit’s manager passes through with 57.5% in favour Unitholders have voted to remove Sabana Real Estate Investment Management (SREIM) as manager and push for internalisation.

SIA ramping up capacity; flights to Beijing and Shanghai restored to pre-pandemic frequencies Key cities in China, India, Australia, and more on the list for boosted services starting from Mar 2024.

Reinsurance rates to climb on double whammy of climate change, market conditions Reinsurer Munich Re warns of growing risks, market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty that are driving premiums upward across all asse…

Singapore banks look to wealth segment, interest margins growth after strong Q2 results Despite warnings of economic slowdown, resilience shines through as banks report robust net interest incomes and anticipate growth t…

Frustrations mount over defects popping up in brand-new condos New condo units tend to have more faults than BTO flats due to more fittings, from wardrobes and bathroom fixtures to air-conditioners and even dishwashers.