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NFT: the crypto craze over memes, tweets and pixel art The recent sale of a digital artwork for over US$69 million has seemed to secure the position of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as the new crypto craze. Here are some no…

March 18 morning round-up: 1. Family offices may drive SPAC growth in Singapore bt.sg/4VkL 2. Robinsons' downfall forces rethink of digital innovation strategies for businesses bt.sg/4Vkb 3. Cloud kitchen boom serves up…

PODCAST: This is the second in a series of four episodes on Marina One Residences and inner city living. It is brought to you by developer M+S: We host Nicholas Mak, head of research and consultancy at ERA Realty Network…

Robinsons did not survive, but heartland malls just might Don't write off all properties exposed to retail sales just yet. Here's why investors should take a closer look at heartland malls. btd.sg/2P3LY3r

March 17 morning round-up: 1. New highs in wealth management give Singapore banks a boost amid falling interest income, bad-debt fears bt.sg/4HFf 2. Property development no longer offers healthy returns for shareholders…

ICYMI: Suburban malls can still thrive despite retail disruption from online shopping Heartland malls win from remote working trend, but should not underestimate the value of community. #thelevelground bt.sg/4H9J

Singapore property: In a Covid year, new condos' price-income ratio widens A high ratio suggests households have to stretch their finances to buy a property. "This sparks the question of retirement adequacy, especially i…

(We)Work in progress: The coworking player is set to unveil its most ambitious project yet - the takeover of the 21-storey former HSBC building. It is also eyeing positive cashflow in South-east Asia by Q2. bt.sg/4H93 No…

Deals of the week: Temasek backs Snyk; Haulio hauls in corporate money Catch up on funding announcements from the past week: bt.sg/4HVN #btgarage Stay updated through the Garage weekly newsletter: bt.sg/getemailnews

March 16 morning round-up: 1. In a Covid year, new condos' price-income ratio widens bt.sg/4H9o 2. Business operations in Myanmar grind to a halt as unrest escalates bt.sg/4H9k 3. Aztech's IPO shows appetite for growth e…

Investors need to stay alert to what SPACs can offer A new wave of blank-cheque companies should prompt basic questions: why invest, and who stands to gain? #moneyplaybook bt.sg/4HrQ For more of Money Playbook, go to bt.…

March 15 morning round-up: 1. Singapore banks likely to ease rather than lift dividend caps fully bt.sg/4HrM 2. Why CDL shareholders should be heartened by Sincere's recent complaints #mark2market bt.sg/4HrA 3. Jardine M…

DINING OUT: Spanish ayes for Kulto The newly opened paella and tapas eatery gets off to a satisfying start. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/4HRj

Caution to reign amid Singapore-Australia air travel bubble talks: analysts Singapore is also in talks with Australia on the mutual recognition of vaccination certificates and resumption of travel with priority for stude…

Alpine A110S review: At the speed of light The Alpine may be modestly endowed in the engine department, with a 1.8-litre turbo good for a respectable 292 horsepower, but the little coupe picks up speed with all the vim o…

In case you missed it: 1. Boardroom sees opportunity in unicorns' stock option plans bt.sg/4Hab 2. Concrete policies critical to close gender gap in tech bt.sg/4H7W 3. Ryde targets S$200m Catalist IPO in 2022; to add 100…

Handcrafted with passion: A group of young woodcrafters are keeping the tradition of handmade furniture alive. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/4HRH

The Raffles Conversation: Future-proof insurance AIA CEO and president, Lee Yuan Siong, says digital transformation will be key for the insurance giant to achieve new growth milestones and raise its game in customer serv…

History told through jewellery: Simone Ng's bejewelled creations open doors to the past. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/4HRV

#BRUNCH: Till debt do us part More companies are expected to fall victim to the economic chaos wrought by the pandemic. Distressed companies look to judicial management in their bid to pull out of debt. But as specialist…

Property agents, condo buyers charged with intent to evade higher ABSD The buyers were said to have executed the backdated OTP for a fourth-storey unit at the Sandy Palm condominium. bt.sg/4HRm

SoftBank-backed Grab in talks to go public in nearly US$40b SPAC deal: sources Grab is expected to raise between US$3 billion and US$4 billion from private investors. bt.sg/4HR4

Rebuilding Singapore's reserves, narrowing income gap Two views : Raise taxes on the rich? bt.sg/4HBD Raise GST : The case for sooner than later bt.sg/4Hbn #SGtaxes #wealthtax #GST #incomegap