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Timeless Japanese classics: Waku Ghin, opening March 1 If Tetsuya Wakuda hasn't tasted, seen or visited the farms or producers where his ingredients come from, it's unlikely they would be served at his upscale restaurant…

In case you missed it: 1. Gig economy: legal framework needed to avert social costs bt.sg/4ry8 2. SPH, family office could see returns from US$50b Coupang IPO bt.sg/4HkV 3. Tech expansion in Singapore fans tussle for tal…

THE WINDING ROAD: Becoming a tourist in my own country How can we entice Singaporeans to look inwards at our own country as a holiday location, even after it is safe to travel? bt.sg/4HUL

The Raffles Conversation: Crowd sourcing Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, believes that the user community can help tackle the problem of fake news, and lets on about a 'new type of social network' that he's buildin…

New school French cuisine: Clos Pasoh, opening March 1 Louis Pacquelin is an Alain Ducasse protege through and through, so you'll be hard put not to find any of the master chef's influence at the new Clos Pasoh. #BTLifes…

Feb 27 afternoon round-up: 1. Olam shortlists six bourses for big IPO of food ingredients unit bt.sg/4HUn 2. Further scope to review wealth taxes: Heng bt.sg/4HUh 3. Development charge rates up 0.3% for non-landed reside…

#BRUNCH: To MBA or not to MBA? Business schools are seeing a surge in MBA applications. Faced with recession, many more have taken to investing in the degree that they hope will pay off when the economy recovers. We spea…

VIDEO: Businesses should seek opportunities across all industries: Chan Chun Sing A year on from the pandemic, he says Singapore has moved out of 'survival mode' to look at how to emerge stronger. #SGBudget2021 bt.sg/4Ho…

A taste of things to come: For diners looking for new distractions, there's plenty to look forward to. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/4Hox

Feb 26 morning round-up: 1. Singapore banks see improved asset quality in 2021 with recovery ahead bt.sg/4Hoq 2. Tech expansion in Singapore fans tussle for talent bt.sg/4HoG 3. Indonesia banks on lithium batteries, EVs…

Singapore unlikely to move out of Phase 3 soon Singapore has faced an increase in the number of unlinked cases and community clusters. As a result, the government tightened community safe management measures and recalibr…

Brokers' takes: - RHB upgrades OCBC to 'buy', Maybank KE and Jefferies raise their target prices bt.sg/4HkD UOBKH maintains 'buy' on Venture, flags potential risks for 2021 - bt.sg/4Hkz

AirAsia's food delivery flight here unlikely to unseat incumbents News analysis: The move could be to distract from the budget airline's current problems within the aviation sector, or just to maintain connectivity with…

Feb 25 morning round-up: 1. S-Reits may gain if China citizens allowed to invest in securities abroad bt.sg/4Hkk 2. With clean slate, is OUE Lippo Healthcare on road to recovery? bt.sg/4Hko 3. CapitaLand ups payout ratio…

In today’s Asean Lookout: Asean’s agricultural sector is shrinking, dropping as a share of GDP in traditionally agri-heavy economies like Thailand and Indonesia. Part of the issue is a manpower crunch. Sign up for the ne…

BT Exclusive: Calls to guard against greenwashing as sustainable investing races ahead Greenwashing - due to a lack of clear, agreed definitions on what sustainable investment is - is biggest challenge to investing susta…

Feb 23 morning round-up: 1. Australian dollar's rise expected to continue, some Singapore listcos may benefit bt.sg/4rVn 2. SaladStop! eschewed venture funding in its early years bt.sg/4rVh 3. Indonesia issues 'priority'…

Propped up by government support last year, construction sector could see more exits in 2021 Companies that “did not manage to get their act together will not survive”, as government relief will come to an end this year,…

Weekend Interview: Going with the flow Lim Kian Chun, CEO of the Ebb & Flow group, talks about carving out a niche in the F&B industry. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/4rDY

DINING OUT: Keto goes chic at Persea Persea helps you to eat a healthy diet without getting preachy about it. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/4rDg

The art of giving: Philanthropist Pierre Lorinet is heading an initiative to push companies to give to the arts. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/4rDf

The Raffles Conversation: Going places Paul Melkebeke, Samsonite’s president for Asia Pacific and Middle East, says the luggage company is not letting the slowdown in international travel distract the group from its long…

Feb 20 afternoon round-up: 1. DBS facing legal woes in India arising from LVB acquisition bt.sg/4rDc 2. Tougher delisting rules have little impact on Guoco Group's bid for Bermuda-registered GL bt.sg/4rDp 3. Developers e…