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#BTOpinion: Why I go light on insurance The cumulative costs of taking up many policies may be prohibitively high and simply unaffordable. Is the cost of protection worthwhile?

Sea remains in the black, posts US$153.3 million Q3 2024 profit Sea reported a US$153.3 million net profit for Q3 2024, up from a US$144 million loss a year prior, marking a second consecutive quarter in the black.

Singapore fund inflows surge to record high of S$3.1 billion in Q3: Morningstar In the one year ended September 2024, Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme (CPFIS) funds registered a positive return of 14.7%.

Singapore’s interest will always be at the core of its foreign policy: Chee Hong Tat Singapore must be prepared to speak up and make tough decisions when necessary to advance, protect its interests as well as maintain it…

DBS starts S$88m initiative to help 2 million seniors “As Singapore and many markets in Asia are fast becoming super-aged societies, we need to spark a paradigm shift to tackle ageing holistically," said DBS.

PODCAST: What are the megatrends that will dominate the next 10 years of investments? Dong Chen from Pictet Wealth Management breaks it down for us. #btpodcasts #wealthbt This episode is brought to you by Pictet Wealth M…

#BTOpinion: Greater flexibility needed when government assesses bids for GLS sites The government should lean towards selling confirmed list GLS sites to developers, even at prices that are below expectations to ensure a…

Injection of 20,000 COEs not linked to potential rollout of distance-based charging: Chee Hong Tat Asked how the injection of COEs aligns with Singapore’s “car-lite” vision, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said that “ha…

Singapore proposes law to entrench non-discriminatory workplace norms, introduce penalties It will also be mandatory for companies to have processes for handling grievances, so disputes can be resolved internally.

Desperate for tourists, Hong Kong doles out incentives to woo visitors from mainland and beyond Measures include free or discounted public transport, free admission to museums and art spaces, and half-price movie tickets…

Lui Che Woo, casino tycoon who hit jackpot in Macau, dies at 95 Lui, who had an estimated net worth of US$14.5 billion, had said in a previous media interview, “Don’t just think, ‘Oh, he’s got so rich!’ You don’t know ho…

Stocks to watch: CICT, FHT, Riverstone, Food Empire, Lendlease Global Reit CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust divests office asset in Raffles Place for S$688 million; Frasers Hospitality Trust posts 0.8% fall in DPS…

Grab returns to profit in Q3, raises 2024 revenue forecast It reported profit of US$15 million for the third quarter, a turnaround from a loss of US$99 million the year before.

Start your day with BT ☕️: 1. Companies: Singapore expands eligibility, adds higher BEPS 2.0-compliant tax rate for corporate incentive scheme 2. Singapore: To remain credible, Singapore International Energy Week must re…