The Business Times

Share buybacks in Singapore surge 62% in 2025, tracking rising global trend This growth in Singapore was driven mainly by the banking sector, especially UOB, which initiated a large programme in early 2025.

Emergency extinguisher full or empty? Crunch time for Asean’s fuel pact In an over-US$100-a-barrel world, will countries prioritise a neighbour’s needs over domestic pressures, asks deputy news editor Anita Gabriel. Can…

Standard Chartered to sell and lease back two Changi Business Park properties for S$183 million Standard Chartered says the move is part of its strategy to drive further growth in Singapore, its second-largest market.

How ShopBack leaders sharpen expansion strategy through exclusive programme They found peers and mentors who told them when they were wrong – and that changed how they lead. Brought to you by the Infocomm Development Aut…

#BTLifestyle: Jacintha, Dick Lee and the truth about their marriage Dick Lee and Jacintha Abisheganadan married in 1992 and divorced in 1997 after "the music stopped". An upcoming musical show looks at their past through…

Singapore firms more selective in hiring as Iran war adds to cost pressures “Specifically, employers are prioritising candidates who can add immediate value or bring highly specialised skills,” said Kirsty Poltock, count…

‘Perfect storm’: Singapore energy traders, lawyers grapple with Iran war fallout Fuel oil prices are “hard to quote because (they’re) only valid for one to two seconds with the great volatility”, said a Singapore-based o…

Where are the world's maritime choke points and why Hormuz matters The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping waterway for one-fifth of global oil and LNG supplies. But closer to home, the Strait of Malacca is the prima…

Banyan Group expands into US with private residence tower at Palm Beach, Florida The residential tower comprises 88 private residences, ranging from one to four-bedroom layouts, along with a limited collection of penthou…

Singapore will stick to rules-based trade principles, even if unfavourable in short term: DPM Gan “Singapore always adopts the attitude that our approach and decisions are based on principles... This is important for us…

Castlery to open first US store in New York, targets 8 to 12 stores in key global cities by 2029 To mitigate the impact of US tariffs, home-grown furniture retailer Castlery has diversified its supply chain, while expand…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Singapore Airlines, CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, F&N Top stories: 1. Companies: Grab shareholders agree to double voting power of Class B ‘super-voting’ shares 2. Companies: ‘Perf…