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Who is Catherine Wu, the woman said to have a ‘long relationship’ with Kwek Leng Beng? Wu, a Taiwanese celebrity, first met Kwek Leng Beng in Taiwan in 1992, at a dinner party. “I didn’t expect that this chance encounter…

Sherman Kwek: CDL board rift sparked by action to rein in Kwek Leng Beng’s adviser Catherine Wu “(She) has been interfering in matters going well beyond her scope, and she wields and exercises enormous influence. These m…

What's the deal with Singapore's job market right now? Graduates fresh out of university are finding it harder to find full-time permanent jobs, with the proportion dropping below 80%. 🌱 For more takes on life, career a…

Budget debate: Higher EP quotas for SMEs, more non-traditional sources among MPs’ foreign labour ideas These moves will help businesses better utilise resources and stay competitive, says nominated MP Mark Lee.

Rajah & Tann appoints Ng Kim Beng as managing partner; Patrick Ang remains vice-chairman of group The leadership changes take effect on Apr 1; new exco appointments to come.

#BTOpinion: Kwek family feud sours CDL’s prospects, but can catalyse value unlocking If 84-year-old Kwek Leng Beng is firmly in the driver’s seat, he can try cementing his long legacy at CDL with a bold restructuring tha…

Trump tariffs on North America hint at first stirrings of what’s to hit South-east Asia Notwithstanding short-term gains, the export-dependent region is likely to face an economic blow from a broader trade war, analysts…

CDL saga has ‘no impact on Hong Leong Asia’, says HLA CEO The company has been awarded best managed board for companies with a market capitalisation between S$300 million and S$1 billion at the Singapore Corporate Awards…

Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield slips to 2.75% Auction receives S$20.1 billion in applications for the S$7.5 billion on offer.

Even as MAS plans an SGX revival, privatisations are still taking place Five privatisations have been announced so far this year, including Cuscaden Peak’s offer for Paragon Reit.

MPs raise concerns over business costs, effective training on first day of Budget debate But others stress the social need for wage increases, despite the cost implications for companies.

Heavy selling wipes S$1.5 billion off Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s value as its shares plummet 16% Subsequent broker downgrades exacerbated the sell-off, says DBS in a note.

📈 Here's a round-up of these companies' earnings: 1. Sembcorp H2 profit rises 14% to S$471 million 2. ST Engineering H2 profit rises 19.6% to S$365.7 million 3. Centurion H2 net profit almost doubles to S$226.6 million…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: ST Engineering, CLI, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Sembcorp, Golden-Agri Top Stories: 1. Singapore: MPs raise concerns over business costs, effective training on first day of Budge…