The Business Times

2020 wrap: Robinsons, layoffs, Hin Leong were the year's most read stories Corporates' financial woes, the Hin Leong saga, working from home and startups' struggles - these themes were among the most popular with BT read…

Singapore economy stabilising, but 'not yet out of the woods': PM Lee bt.sg/4DCo

Dec 31 afternoon round-up: 1. Singtel reorganises structure to capture new digital growth bt.sg/4D96 2. Normanton Park in Kent Ridge to open for preview after no-sale ban dropped bt.sg/4D9L 3. DPM Heng Swee Keat to deliv…

Dec 31 morning round-up: 1. Firm outlook for private housing market belies risk factors bt.sg/4DjH 2. Singapore must position for success within new global supply chains: Chan Chun Sing bt.sg/4DjV 3. Is there room for a…

2020 wrap: Robinsons, layoffs, Hin Leong were the year's most read stories bt.sg/4DHc

Shiseido primps for expansion in South-east Asia Japanese cosmetics and skincare group Shiseido sees Thailand as one of "our shining beacons" in South-east Asia, based on a substantial makeup market. Another regional sta…

Stocks to watch: CDL, Singapore Airlines, SATS, Jardine Matheson, Sembcorp, CapitaLand Another CDL director resigns over concerns with the Sincere investment; Singapore government earmarks S$83 million in additional aid…

Dec 30 morning round-up: 1. South-east Asian tech M&A may grow, but IPOs a wild card bt.sg/4Drc 2. Short-term cost spike as foreign workers switch to employers starved of labour bt.sg/4Drp 3. Asia-Pacific wealth manageme…

Dec 29 evening round-up: 1. Twelve Cupcakes founders charged with breaching employment laws, underpaying foreign workers bt.sg/4Dzd 2. Single-owner plots, older CBD office sites in spotlight amid residential sales buzz:…

Dec 29 morning round-up: 1. China clampdown on Ant Group could distract it from overseas expansion bt.sg/4DDw 2. Post-Brexit deal, sterling's rally expected to moderate in 2021 bt.sg/4DDU 3. Will 2021 be gold for yellow…

Maybank Singapore, The Majurity Trust launch special grant The first-of-its-kind interest-free recyclable grant, worth S$2 million, is for promising small charities bt.sg/4DEw

Hot stock: First Reit plunges 32% after announcing rights issue The manager said the renounceable rights issue, to raise gross proceeds of around S$158.2 million, was "critical" for First Reit to meet its debt covenants.…

INFOGRAPHIC: Pandemic decimates Singapore's tourism arrivals and receipts in 2020 bt.sg/4DEX

Dec 28 morning round-up: 1. Singapore digital banks face hard slog but incumbents can't sit pretty either bt.sg/4DEk 2. Healthcare workers of National Centre for Infectious Diseases first to get Covid-19 vaccine bt.sg/4D…

Happy New Year - with restrictions Despite the 10.30pm curfew, revellers are still determined to ring in the new year at F&B establishments or at home. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/4DLn

DINING OUT: A taste of Euphoria Apart from the onion theatrics, Jason Tan's new restaurant offers high-calibre cooking. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/4DLi

For Singapore property investors, overseas lure will continue GIC leads in chase for yield from investment deals; it's been snapping up mega assets in China, which remains a top destination bt.sg/4DuG

Japan delays women leadership target after falling short Just 14.8 per cent of leadership positions in politics and business in Japan are occupied by women, "lagging extremely behind internationally". bt.sg/4DL5

DESIGN: A tropical Christmas When staying home for the festive season is just as meaningful as getting away. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/4DLw

Dec 25 evening round-up: 1. Robinhood Financial hit with class-action lawsuit for selling stock orders bt.sg/4DLk 2. Elon Musk says it's 'impossible' to take Tesla private, mulls new IPO bt.sg/4Duv 3. Japan’s Shinzo Abe…

Christmas thoughts and wishes: Industry leaders share their festive plans and reflect on this tumultuous year. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/4DL3

Brexit trade deal sparks relief but UK market will bear scars UK stocks have underperformed since 2016 and lagged the global recovery, while the British currency remains around 20 per cent below its long-term fair value.…

INFOGRAPHIC: Nightmares before Christmas The North Pole was not spared from the Covid-19 pandemic, which has upended businesses across the globe. As a result, preparing for Christmas this year has been a rather interesti…

Dec 25 morning round-up: 1. For Singapore property investors, overseas lure will continue bt.sg/4DuG 2. EU and UK clinch narrow Brexit accord bt.sg/4Dup 3. Thailand's new e-ferry service a step towards greener transport…

Marina Bay Sands caught in net of whales and murky waters of third-party transfers ICYMI: Marina Bay Sands - owned by American billionaire Sheldon Adelson's LVS - prohibits the use of junkets, concerned that the untracea…

OCBC lifts spirits of vulnerable groups struggling with mental health: bt.sg/4D23 UOB brings Christmas cheer to underprivileged children: bt.sg/4D2J