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[BREAKING] Government tightens HDB loan limits to tame resale market, extends more support to lower-to-middle income first-time buyers The loan-to-value ratio for HDB loans will be lowered from 80% to 75%, in line with t…

#BTOpinion: Rallying the nation with hope, not fear Lawrence Wong’s first National Day Rally eschewed technical policy justifications in favour of a personal framing.

UOB Malaysia on track to better 2023’s record profit this year, says CEO With more than 73 years in Malaysia, UOB Malaysia stands as the leading foreign bank and the sixth-largest commercial bank in the country.

Money laundering syndicate based in JB busted by Singapore and Malaysia police One of the people arrested, Besmond Huan Yu Kang, 22, was extradited to Singapore on Aug 18 and charged in a district court here on Aug 19.

#BTOpinion: Property groups should sell low-yielding investment properties, go slow in raising debt Is borrowing for low-yield properties wise? Perhaps property groups should consider asset divestment and housing develop…

Two-thirds of Singapore consumers optimistic about local economy, but over half lack financial preparedness: survey Gen Zs aged 18 to 25 were particularly ill-prepared in insurance and legacy planning - only 17% had crit…

🚂 Whoosh-ing through Indonesia 💨 Is Whoosh, Indonesia's first high-speed rail, the path to future success? It cuts travel time between Jakarta and Surabaya from three hours to just 35mins. Check out BT's infographic:

🚀Fancy heading to space? Be prepared to pay US$600,000 At least two Singaporeans have signed up for this out-of-the-world experience on Virgin Galactic’s sub-orbital flights.

#BTOpinion: CEO change at DBS unfolding at an uncertain time As an investor, I would be wary of betting on DBS continuing to deliver peer-beating returns as Gupta bows out, says BT's Ben Paul.

F is for fake: investors on why founders cry Ivy League Are Ivy League degrees vital for startup founders? Depends, says a Singapore-based VC firm. “It makes investors ask: Have you not done anything over the past 10 yea…

#NDR2024 Commentary: Balancing between a ‘reset’ and policy continuity As prime minister, he needs to lead the country forward, taking into account increasingly complex global challenges and Singaporeans’ changing aspira…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Keppel, Jardine C&C, Yoma, Memiontec Top stories 1. Companies: SIA leads buyback consideration; Multi-Chem CEO trims stake 2. Companies: (Opinion) CEO change at DBS unfolding a…