The Business Times

Gold rush at Singapore’s precious metal vaults as rich scoop up physical gold Wealthy individuals are stocking up on bullion – both gold and silver – to preserve their generational wealth amid uncertainties.

#Brunch: Optional early retirement schemes: Golden handshake or a nudge out the door? Why more companies in Singapore are offering employees early retirement these days.

Overall COE quota for Nov 24 to Jan 25 up 3.6%; mainstream car quota up 5.6% Mainstream car and commercial vehicle categories see largest rises, cut-and-fill numbers increased.

Clearer real estate rules, flagging of inactive companies among anti-money laundering moves The government will also reach out to car dealers next week to raise awareness of money laundering risks.

PODCAST: MAS has formed a review group to look into ways to boost the Singapore market. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains what needs to be done. #mark2market #btpodcasts 🎧 Listen here: bt.sg/i9UjP Also available on…

S$678 million High Street Centre sale falls through Delay in fund remittance process leads buyer, a private equity fund, to miss deadline for payment of deposit.

AGC will not be prosecuting David Lum for dealings with Iswaran Two of the charges on which Iswaran was convicted were for dealings with the boss of construction company Lum Chang.

Singles may apply for two-room flexi flats islandwide in October BTO exercise This is a ‘significant shift’ from the previous restriction to only non-mature estates, says HDB.

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng handed two charges in relation to dealings with Iswaran The charges come a day after Iswaran was sentenced to 12 months’ jail.

#BTExplains: What happens if Ong Beng Seng is convicted in relation to Iswaran case? The property tycoon could be disqualified from serving as a director of Hotel Properties Ltd (HPL) if he is convicted on fraud or disho…

Singapore retail sales up 0.6% in August, driven by vehicle sales Of the 14 industries, nine report year-on-year falls.

#BTOpinion: Will ESR-Logos Reit cash in on buying interest in short-lease hospitality assets? Even if the price fetched is below the end-2023 valuation, it may be worthwhile for the Reit to strike a deal for its hotel an…

Malaysian minister says ‘no surprises’ in enforcing VEP on Singapore vehicles Malaysia's transport minister said that the second phase of enforcement for the VEP, which would include fines given to motorists who have yet…

Off the rails but still on the clock: MRT disruption underscores need for flexible work Flexible work arrangements could have eased the strain for commuters during the six-day East-West Line disruption.

[JUST IN] Ong Beng Seng’s Hotel Properties halts trading ahead of charges The property tycoon’s criminal mention is scheduled later this afternoon. #BTExplains: Who is Ong Beng Seng, the F1 supremo involved in Iswaran’s…

Stocks to watch: UOB, Qian Hu UOB's Sydney branch is set to issue A$100 million (S$88.8 million) worth of floating-rate senior unsecured notes; Qian Hu's executive chairman Kenny Yap will be retiring from the directorial…

Start your day with BT ☕️: 1. Singapore: Off the rails but still on the clock: MRT disruption underscores need for flexible work 2. International: Malaysian minister says ‘no surprises’ in enforcing VEP on Singapore vehi…