The Business Times

Singapore, Hong Kong to make up half of StanChart’s affluent business in ‘ambitious’ expansion plans It is targeting US$200 billion in new assets and double-digit income growth in its wealth business over the next five y…

PM Wong named secretary-general of PAP Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has been named the new secretary-general of the People’s Action Party, succeeding Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

Former CEO of Citiraya Industries slapped with misappropriation, corruption charges This criminal breach of trust charge carries a mandatory jail term of up to seven years, and possibly a fine as well.

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#BTExplains: What is martial law, and how does it affect South Korea’s business and economic activity? Martial law grants the government sweeping powers, including restricting the freedom of the press, limiting assembly,…

Mainstream car COE premium spikes by 4.6% to S$94,000 This comes after a drop of S$10,000 in November’s second round of bidding.

Bali bets big – new US$3b airport and LRT to tackle overtourism challenges Last year, Bali welcomed 5.2 million foreign tourists, a staggering 144% increase from 2022, reflecting a robust rebound in international travel.

HDB resale prices up 0.9% in November, but volumes decline: SRX, 99.co Resale prices in mature estates grow 1%, while prices in non-mature ones are up 0.2% from the previous month.

Major updates to improve taxi, private-hire car sector in Singapore effective from January As part of the new rules, users of ride-hailing applications will be able to indicate their need for child seats or extra boot sp…

ExxonMobil considering sale of Singapore petrol stations for US$1 billion: sources The potential sale comes amid a dip in global demand for petrol as electric vehicle adoption revs up.

“Singapore and Hong Kong are growing so fast because the Asean region and Mainland China are getting wealthy fast." Russian money ‘not our business’, says StanChart CEO Bill Winters, as bank doubles down on wealth manage…

19-year manhunt for S’porean tycoon involved in S$72 million embezzlement case ends in JB Ng Teck Lee, 58, was the chief executive officer and president of then listed recycling firm Citiraya Industries.

South Korea shares tumble in early trade amid uncertainty; authorities pledge ‘unlimited’ liquidity Finance ministry’s announcement comes after martial law declaration pushed won to multi-year lows overnight.

Stocks to watch: Digital Core Reit, Marco Polo Marine Digital Core Reit to vote on the proposed acquisition of an additional stake in a data centre in Frankfurt; Marco Polo Marine H2 net profit falls 41.5% on lower reven…