The Business Times

Starbucks threatens to fire staff who don’t come back to office Starting in January, Starbucks will implement a “standardised process” to hold workers accountable if they do not abide by its return-to-office policy.

#BTOpinion: Despite Q3’s decline, multi-year up cycle in private home prices will continue It may be wise to bite the bullet to buy a home today because private home prices should continue their multi-year upswing.

👩‍💼Top SGX-listcos beat 2025 target for women directors; smaller ones still lagging The proportion of women directors in the top 100 SGX-listed companies has trebled to 25.3%, from 7.5% in 2013.

Demand for Singapore Savings Bond slides to lowest since February 2022, with 10-year average return of 2.56% The November issuance receives applications of S$99.6 million for the S$600 million on offer.

Legacy planning for the wealthy: insurance tool offers growth and capital preservation The proportion of millionaires in Singapore is expected to rise from 7.5% in 2021 to 13.4% by 2030, says Prudential.

Fewer mortgagee listings in Q3 despite increased cost pressures, higher interest rates A total of 86 auction listings was recorded for the third quarter, down 25.2% from the previous quarter.

Speedmaster and Seamaster watches get a makeover Fifty years after Apollo 8 made the first human flight to orbit the moon, Omega unveiled the Dark Side of the Moon to mark the feat. Its latest version now features more c…

Singapore to inject S$440 million into scheme to boost investments in deep-tech startups Deep tech is “both difficult and expensive to get right”, and a strong ecosystem is needed to aid innovators and startups in this f…

Close to 60% of Singapore’s industries record “above average” growth by Q3 2024; external environment conducive: MAS But while near-term prospects are clear, 2025’s outlook is more uncertain. MAS also says the US-China t…

Inflation to ease further in 2025, amid moderate external and domestic cost conditions: MAS Risks to inflation have become more balanced, it says.

Private healthcare players pivot to ambulatory care as Singapore hospitals battle bed, staff crunch Ambulatory care centres can make private healthcare more affordable due to its lower overhead costs, as it focuses on da…

Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, UOL, Singapore Land, iFast, Q&M Dental CapitaLand Ascendas Reit's portfolio occupancy falls to 92.1% in Q3; UOL signs an option to acquire Thomson View Condominium for S$810 mil…

Start your day with BT ☕️: 1. International: Penang property boom fuelled by strong demand from tourism and tech sectors 2. Companies: Private healthcare players pivot to ambulatory care as Singapore hospitals battle bed…