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#BRUNCH: Why that shot in the arm isn’t just another jab In time, those who decide not to get vaccinated may face the unpleasant reality that they will be treated differently, as employers, institutions and businesses fi…

INFOGRAPHIC: We take a look at key conversations surrounding the 'Emerging Stronger Together' Budget. #SGBudget2021 bt.sg/4rEp Follow all our coverage at bt.sg/budget21

INFOGRAPHIC: Singapore will dip into its past reserves for the second straight year to fund extended Covid-19 relief measures and public health safety in 2021. While still expansionary, this year’s Budget is expected to…

Copper's hot run tipped to last, given tight market Factors such as supply crunch, output disruptions and renewed green impetus are powering up its rush bt.sg/4rb8

Feb 19 morning round-up: 1. Institutional demand seen for SINGA bonds that follow SGS structure #SGBudget2021 bt.sg/4rbW 2. Commentary: A tasty way to spur EV adoption bt.sg/4rbm 3. Banks' rates transition may pinch marg…

Brokers' takes: - Lendlease Global Reit a top Orchard Road recovery play for DBS; recovery priced in for SPH Reit's Paragon mall bt.sg/4r6x - DBS keeps 'buy' on CSE Global, sees continued sequential improvement bt.sg/4r6…

Essential bank staff in Singapore to get Covid-19 jabs 'These are key workers involved in operations that enable the continued delivery of essential financial services and support, such as cash withdrawals and deposits,…

Good Class Bungalows still seen as a sure bet by the ultra-rich. Are there risks ahead? Investing in these prized properties reserved for Singaporeans is a reliable way to diversify their wealth; buyers must watch potent…

Feb 18 morning round-up: 1. S Pass tightening: job take-up by locals to differ between industries #SGBudget2021 bt.sg/4rBK 2. Firms need calibrated support to change structurally: panel bt.sg/4rBr 3. Agricultural labour…

INFOGRAPHIC: From crisis to strength The govt unveiled an S$11 billion package to support the continued fight against the pandemic as well as towards the gradual reopening of the economy. We break down the various initia…

Brokers' take: Upside for aviation, consumer and manufacturing stocks from Budget 2021, analysts say Retail Reits as well as aviation and supermarket stocks are particularly likely to benefit from certain measures this y…

VIDEO: Functional budget a much needed driver for transformation Eugene Tan, associate prof of Law, SMU, elaborates on why a functional budget - like this year’s - might push companies to transform, and points out severa…

VIDEO: Helping businesses for future internationalisation Pearl Yu, director of marketing and HR, Keystone Cable, evaluates the pros and cons of some of this year’s initiatives for businesses, highlighting key considerat…

VIDEO: Seizing opportunities in a new economic landscape Lam Yi Young, CEO of Singapore Business Federation, speaks about how measures introduced in this year’s budget could help companies build up capabilities and seize…

VIDEO: Tax changes in Budget 2021 unsurprising Soh Pui Ming, head of Tax, EY, breaks down a possible reason why personal tax rebates have been excluded during this year’s budget, and touches on how businesses can tap on…

Feb 17 morning round-up: 1. Commentary: Investing in new areas, in good times or bad #SGBudget2021 bt.sg/4rhk 2. Will SIA's strategy of bigger planes fly? bt.sg/4rhZ 3. Singapore non-oil exports rise for second straight…

#SGBudget2021 round-up: Here are the key points from this year’s Budget speech 1. S$11b for Covid-19 relief, S$24b to 'emerge stronger' in longer term bt.sg/4rsk 2. Record deficit of S$64.9b for FY2020 bt.sg/4rmE 3. S$11…

Budget 2021: FY2021 Budget deficit to narrow to S$11.01b The deficit amounts to 2.2% of GDP and will be Singapore's third consecutive deficit. #SGBudget2021 bt.sg/4rsw

Budget 2021: S$11b for Covid-19 relief, S$24b to 'emerge stronger' in longer term Beyond the immediate crisis, Budget 2021 allocates S$24 billion for economic transformation over the next three years. #SGBudget2021 bt.sg…

Budget 2021: Record deficit of S$64.9b for FY2020 This marks the largest budget deficit since the country became independent in 1965. bt.sg/4rmE

Budget 2021: Government to issue up to S$90b in new bonds to finance infrastructure The new bonds will allow for a fair and efficient way of distributing the fiscal responsibility in financing infrastructure. #SGBudget20…

Budget 2021: Companies can tap Enterprise Sustainability Programme to go green DPM Heng pointed to the growing global demand for green products and technologies. #SGBudget2021 bt.sg/4rme

Budget 2021: GST hike plan unchanged; GST applies to low-value imports from 2023 The rate increase cannot be put off too long if Singapore is to meet its rising recurring spending needs. #SGBudget2021 bt.sg/4rmM

Budget 2021: Government will review carbon tax rate, which will remain at S$5 per tonne until 2023 Singapore has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions as soon as viable. #SGBudget2021 bt.sg/4rmx

Budget 2021: Government to issue green bonds on certain public infrastructure projects The issuance will serve as a reference for the Singapore dollar corporate green bond market and yields achieved. bt.sg/4rmp