The Business Times

HSBC warns of bonus cuts as cost of restructuring looms Any decision to shrink the bonus pot would disappoint HSBC staffers, who have been closely watching HSBC's restructuring against a backdrop of generally rising indu…

S-E Asia telcos face duller prospects but may get lift from selling non-core operations Analysts said they expect “significant” free cash flow generation potential from the Asia-Pacific telecom sector, with an average fr…

#Brunch: What’s next for Singapore digital banks in 2025 in quest for profitability Digital banks have benefited from higher interest rates, but the next step – engaging customers – will be harder.

Larger language models are not necessarily better as companies seek returns on AI investments Small language models – streamlined versions of larger ones – are expected to gain popularity.

INFOGRAPHIC: Passport in one hand, prescription in the other — The march of Asia’s medical tourism 🧑‍⚕️💉 Asia’s medical tourism is soaring, offering top-notch care at affordable prices.

#BTOpinion: Boost market with public money or implement ‘value-up’ programme? Maybe just do both In the end, improving the vibrancy of the Singapore market comes down to companies acting in a manner that benefits all the…

Asme partners ITE, two polytechnics to help SMEs build AI capabilities These include subsidised access to artificial intelligence tools

Citigroup cuts more jobs in push to meet CEO Jane Fraser’s expense goals It is trying to streamline its operations and lift profitability to compete more closely with its rivals, with an aim set out last year to reduce j…

UOBKH favours SGX-listed US office Reits as corporate giants mandate return to offices UOBKH analyst Jonathan Koh said: “Leasing volume has picked up and tenants are more willing to commit to larger and long-term leases.…

Temasek’s Azalea announces CEO Margaret Lui’s retirement; CIO Chue En Yaw to succeed her CEO Margaret Lui’s retirement will mark the end of her 40-year career with the Temasek group.

Maybank CEO Khairussaleh Ramli expects cross-border money flows to sizzle as Johor-Singapore SEZ takes off Khairussaleh says there has already been a 60% jump in cross-border transactions in 2024 from the year before

Simba gains ground against incumbent telcos in 2024: Opensignal It has reported strong and consistent growth since it rebranded from TPG Singapore in 2022.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Mapletree Logistics Trust, City Developments, Frasers Property Top Stories: 1. Companies: Simba gains ground against incumbent telcos in 2024: Opensignal 2. Companies: Larger l…

Singapore key exports extend growth, with December exports up 9% NODX to eight of Singapore’s top 10 key markets grew in December.

PwC, SBF propose M&A support, workforce grants in joint Budget 2025 wishlist They recommend enhanced funding to assist companies with manpower transitions during M&A or joint ventures. #Budget2025