The Business Times

#BRUNCH: Where are the jobs? Recession has hit and cuts will come across the board. We survey the jobs market to find out what positions are available and most in-demand now. bt.sg/4hEF

Sushi revival: New Japanese restaurants to look out for Going by the number of Japanese restaurants in Singapore that have thrown open their doors, there are enough sushi and izakaya chefs around determined to bring thei…

Business solutions: How four startups found new opportunities - from hotel check-in innovations to co-sharing vehicles - amid the coronavirus pandemic. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/4hEo

Broker's take: Sabana Reit upgraded to 'buy' on proposed 'safe abode' merger DBS Group Research said the union with ESR-Reit will allow Sabana to "finally" unlock the true value of its portfolio. Sabana has historically…

OUE to sell iconic US Bank Tower - known for its cameos in Hollywood movies - for US$430 million The sale price is about two-thirds of the office building's US$650 million fair value as at Dec 31, 2019. OUE said the grou…

July 17 morning round-up: 1. MAS, banks to see how best to wean borrowers off Covid-19 reliefs bt.sg/4hbo 2. Startups' plug-and-play solutions offer path to digitalisation bt.sg/4hbk 3. MAS reviewing banks' capital plans…

ESR-Reit and Sabana Reit propose merger - the latest in a string of consolidations in the S-Reit universe The enlarged Reit will become the fourth-largest industrial S-Reit by market share based on gross floor area. bt.s…

July 16 morning round-up: 1. Axe falls on Resorts World jobs; MBS not expected to be spared bt.sg/4hBj 2. New job scopes for remaining RWS staff bt.sg/4hB9 3. News analysis: Casinos can't survive on local 'revenge gamble…

Resorts World Sentosa announces 'one-off' layoffs, pledges to protect 'Singaporean core' Without giving detailed numbers, RWS said it managed to keep "a vast majority of local staff" in the retrenchment exercise. Genting…

Broker's take: DBS boosts Riverstone's TP on continued surge in glove prices, full order book DBS noted that shares of the nitrile glove maker are trading at a 40 per cent discount to its peers. "This is unjustifiable, i…

Sias seeks answers from Sembcorp and Sembmarine ahead of EGMs The Securities Investors Association (Singapore) asked why the two companies are undertaking a S$2.1 billion recapitalisation and divorce amid poor economic c…

July 15 morning round-up: 1. Singapore enters recession with record 12.6% GDP fall in Q2; economists say slump may last 4 quarters bt.sg/4hht 2. Rising percentage of listed firms fail to get 'clean' audit opinions bt.sg/…

Singapore's GDP plummeted 12.6% year-on-year in Q2, bringing the country into full-blown recession, as Covid-19 hit hard and external demand stayed weak amid the global downturn. bt.sg/4hsJ Here are some quick takes from…

July 14 morning round-up: 1. Aerospace firms rechart flight path as pandemic grounds carriers bt.sg/4hma 2. GE results could tilt some policies further left: Citi bt.sg/4hmR 3. More constructive engagement across politic…

Hot stocks: Medtecs and UG Healthcare both sink, prompting SGX queries Shares of Medtecs International, which produces personal protective equipment, as well as disposable glove maker UG Healthcare tumbled at around the…

Property bellwethers CDL, Ascott sound warning on H1 profit hit City Developments and Ascott Residence Trust warned of dour performance in their financial results, stung by Covid-19 city lockdowns and other safe-distanci…

BARFLY: Local flavours on tap at Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall The refreshed bar, now at Haji Lane, offers light and refreshing alternatives to usual spirit-forward style. bt.sg/4hQf

Mitsuoka Rock Star review: Fully Vetted The Rock Star's styling is modelled after a classic American muscle car, specifically the Chevrolet Corvette C2 of the 1960s. Details like the round lights front and rear, the chro…

Weekend Interview: Kahchun Wong, chief conductor of Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra As anyone in the Western classical music world knows, Wong’s star has been steadily rising. At 34, he is one of the most sought-after young…

The Raffles Conversation: People connector Beyond providing professional training for accountants, Leong Soo Yee, executive director (markets) of ACCA, has led the global body in supporting the local business community.…

Modern Classic: A short history of the evolution of Chanel’s iconic J12 watch We also pick three that stood out from the 11 new references added to the Chanel J12 family for the watch’s 20th anniversary. #BTLifestyle bt.…

Derivatives trading spikes as investors embrace risk in volatile markets Brokerages are seeing a surge in the use of derivatives in uncertain times. But the risks of losses on these products are also higher, and the prod…

INFOGRAPHIC: Amid a record turnout, the People's Action Party ended the night with 83 out of 93 seats, with the remaining 10 going to The Workers' Party. bt.sg/4hMV For more of our Singapore GE2020 coverage, go to bt.sg/…