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DBS CEO Tan Su Shan ranks sixth globally on Fortune’s most powerful women list in 2026 DBS CEO Tan Su Shan was one of two Singapore-based executives on the list. The other was Png Chin Yee, chief financial officer of Tem…

Vietnam’s top leader To Lam to make state visit to Singapore from May 28 to 31 Lam’s itinerary includes a site visit to Bishan Depot to learn about Singapore's infrastructure development, in line with Vietnam’s ongoing e…

US$140,000 EVs and heritage gold: The rise of China’s homegrown luxury market Chinese shoppers are flocking to made-in-China luxury brands, drawn by more reasonable prices, cutting-edge technology and a cultural sensibil…

‘High opportunity, low trust’: Why firms see Asean market as attractive but not easy to navigate 63% of the 538 business leaders polled in The Business Times Insights: Asean Intelligence 2026 survey think that the strong…

While the world looks West, returns are shifting East In a year defined by market turbulence and shifting global alliances, Asia is moving from a small, often overlooked part of portfolios to a more deliberate allocation…

Wilmar says it has not received official notice of Indonesia probe for suspected export under-invoicing Wilmar said that it is “working with the relevant authorities to understand their concerns. If and when we receive o…

Teo Siong Seng to take leave of absence from Pacific International Lines and NUS in addition to SBF He will not seek re-election as chair of Singapore Business Federation after his term ends in June.

Bigger is better: Bank of Singapore doubles down on the ultra-wealthy – and the bankers chasing them “I want to be the client’s house bank. I don’t think I’ll ever be an UHNW client’s only bank… but being a house bank is…

Singapore’s real wages rise at faster rate of 4% in 2025 amid easing inflation, even as nominal wage growth slows: MOM Fewer firms increased salaries last year, though the proportion of profitable establishments grew.

Hong Kong to gain edge over Singapore in Asia gold-hub push with clearing system “If Hong Kong and Singapore are in a race to build clearing, it looks like Hong Kong authorities are very eager to win,” said the head of r…

Is the UK student-housing party over? Singapore players face divergent prospects in PBSA market The UK student housing boom is slowly fizzling out as affordability pressures from rising rents and living costs prompt stud…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Keppel, IHH Healthcare, Koh Brothers Eco Engineering Top stories: 1. Property: Is the UK student-housing party over? Singapore players face divergent prospects in PBSA market 2…