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US Fed keeps rates steady but pencils in two cuts by end of 2025; Powell sees ‘meaningful’ inflation ahead Despite US President Trump’s call for an interest-rate cut, Powell announced that the central bank’s benchmark in…

38 employers with 1,400 vacancies at NTUC-led job-matching exercise for Jetstar Asia workers It will last for three days and is open to the airline’s employees, following the announcement last week that the carrier would…

CEO’s wealth hits US$33 billion as unprofitable Chinese medicine firm’s stock soars The firm is an improbable vehicle for creating a multibillion-dollar fortune.

Going viral on TikTok helped Pitstop Tyres clear S$400,000 of debt; it now aims to be Singapore’s top auto shop “I was very proud of the company surviving, definitely. Not dying is an achievement,” says Cordillia Tan, se…

WP co-opts 4 rookie MPs into CEC, NCMP Eileen Chong to head youth wing NCMP Eileen Chong will succeed Sengkang MP Jamus Lim as the new president of the party’s youth wing.

COE prices rise across all categories except motorcycles; Cat B premium up 3.2% to $116,670 The price of a Cat A COE rose by 1.2% to S$98,124, from S$96,999 at the last exercise.

BlackRock launches hedge fund for retail investors in Singapore and Hong Kong The absolute return fund will focus on Asia-Pacific equities and undertake a long-short strategy, says executive.

Economists slash Singapore growth forecast to 1.7%, with manufacturing expected to shrink: survey Expectations have risen for further monetary policy easing in July.

SIA flights from Changi Airport to Bali among dozens cancelled after Indonesia volcano eruption Flights to Jakarta seem to be unaffected on Jun 19, as of the morning of Jun 18.

#BTOpinion: Should we expect Singapore-based companies to list here? Shein's choice to list in Hong Kong, rather than in its adopted base of Singapore, raises the question of whether companies that choose Singapore as th…

Indonesia seizes 11.8 trillion rupiah from Wilmar Group in palm-oil graft case The authorities are probing Wilmar and two other palm oil companies, which they accuse of paying bribes to obtain export permits in 2022.

Singapore, Thailand may see negative growth by 2026 as Asean reels from tariffs: Bloomberg Caught between economic powers of the US and China, the region must find opportunities beyond China plus one, say observers.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Thakral, Fu Yu Top Stories: 1. International: Singapore, Thailand may see negative growth by 2026 as Asean reels from tariffs 2. Companies: Singapore private club 1880 founders…