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Hong Kong-listed Shun Tak Holdings to launch maiden Singapore residential project, Park Nova, in prime District 10 Billionaire Pansy Ho's conglomerate will preview the super high-end condo, located at Tomlinson Road, aft…

Building, marine, process sectors still struggling to get entry for workers Employers have had difficulties getting their workers in for months, particularly those from India and Bangladesh. They acknowledge that the gov…

April 16 morning round-up: 1. Building, marine, process sectors still struggling to get entry for workers bt.sg/4jAx 2. Shippers navigate choppy waters amid high operational costs bt.sg/4jAf 3. Grooming younger agents pa…

Old is gold 'Flush with cash, these senior downgraders may drive up the value of HDB resale flats. This in turn helps these HDB dwellers to upgrade to private condos and may help support asset prices,' says Savills Singa…

Fujian native buys villa in Sentosa Cove for S$39.3 million The price works out to S$2,012 psf on the land area of 19,550 sq ft.This is one of fewer than 10 sea-facing bungalows on Sentosa Cove with a land area exceeding…

Naiise goes into liquidation; founder to file for bankruptcy It owes vendors sums ranging from hundreds of dollars to five-digit figures for selling their stocks on a consignment basis, and has reportedly defaulted on pa…

All eyes on what course new OCBC chief will set OCBC's CEO Helen Wong starts her new role today, as she seeks to steer Singapore's second-largest bank into its next stage of growth following a global health crisis that h…

Notable details ahead of Grab’s mega US$40b listing Grab has revealed detailed financials and shareholdings for the first time. Here are five key takeaways. bt.sg/4jY8

Super vote Grab chief executive Anthony Tan will control 60.4% of the company's voting power after its merger with Altimeter Growth Corp. bt.sg/4jxJ

What's in a name? Are grandiose company names a sign of future success or impending doom? bt.sg/4jN3

#BTExplains: Banks in Singapore rejig physical space for 10 years and a pandemic DBS is reportedly expected to shed office space in Singapore, joining other banks in rethinking their physical real estate given the impact…

Getting disclosure and spirit of executive pay right Genting Singapore could perhaps have done a better job with the disclosure of executive chairman Lim Kok Thay's pay package for 2020, which is in the band of S$21.25-2…

Locked up and backstopped Grab's US$40 billion Spac deal comes with some unique specs. Why it matters: bt.sg/4jGA Relive how Grab has evolved, from its MyTeksi roots to its battles with foes: bt.sg/4jGb Still confused ab…

Grab to go public in the US at US$39.6b valuation Grab expects to raise about US$4.5 billion in cash proceeds from the transaction. bt.sg/4jqC

Singapore startup betting on its smart batteries to drive SEA e-motorbike adoption As South-east Asia - home to an estimated 250 million polluting motorbikes - pushes its green agenda, one Singapore startup is looking to…

India's next Fave app? Singapore-based Fave has been acquired by India's Pine Labs for US$45 million. It now wants to expand into India, becoming one of the few South-east Asian startups to take the plunge there. Revisit…

All eyes on Grab's financials ahead of mega SPAC deal South-east Asia has been 'operating with one eye shut' when it comes to benchmarking valuations and business models against global peers. Find out why: bt.sg/4jTw

Grab to announce merger with US SPAC, to be valued at nearly US$40b: sources The merger will make it the biggest blank-cheque company deal ever. bt.sg/4jq3

Housing affordability: Gap between HDB resale flats' prices and household incomes widens in 2020 Last year's "affordability ratio" suggests that a household, without spending on anything else, has to save for 3.9 years t…

April 13 morning round-up: 1. HDB resale flats: Higher prices, Covid-hit household income lower relative affordability in 2020 bt.sg/4jTU 2. All eyes on Grab's financials ahead of US$34b SPAC deal bt.sg/4jTw 3. Will UIC'…

PODCAST: This week's episode talks about plugging the top financial knowledge gaps that some experienced investors may not even know. It is brought to you by HSBC: BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Deepak Khanna, head…

Deals of the week: Trax attracts Softbank; Flash Coffee hot on Asia-Pacific Catch up on funding announcements from the past week: bt.sg/4j5S #btgarage Stay updated through the Garage weekly newsletter: bt.sg/getemailnews

As rates rise, what should consumers watch for in their mortgages? Interest rates are gradually creeping up from rock-bottom levels; home buyers and investors should be prudent when it comes to their property purchases.…