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For Asia's next-generation leaders, ESG is a strategy to push for change Regional investors should meanwhile be wary of ESG-themed products that are too narrow in scope. bt.sg/4FEE

July 7 morning round-up: 1. Listed F&B players find new recipes beyond dine-in business bt.sg/4FEu 2. Share of EP holders from India has roughly doubled since 2005 bt.sg/4FEL 3. Should CICT and MCT swop some of their loc…

Today in Parliament: 1. Endemic Covid-19 situation will bring fresh economic opportunities: Gan Kim Yong bt.sg/4FLN 2. CECA and other FTAs do not give foreigners 'free rein to come to live and work in Singapore' bt.sg/4F…

Alleged S$1 billion nickel fraudster said to spend S$2 million a month on private jets, nightclubs, alcohol, luxury cars Ng Yu Zhi's bail was increased to S$4 million from the previous S$1.5 million, according to court p…

Asset allocation: mixing and matching investments to meet your goals Diversifying and spreading your capital across asset classes is a more prudent and sustainable approach to managing your wealth. bt.sg/4Fu2

July 6 morning round-up: 1. SIA's minority investors have a chance to ride air travel recovery under Temasek's wing bt.sg/4F6t 2. BT Exclusive: Future of student hostel market in Singapore has no textbook answer bt.sg/4F…

PODCAST: This week's episode looks at what it takes to start a crypto or blockchain-based business. Understand the foundational technology of crypto in this episode, which is brought to you by Withers KhattarWong. #btpod…

Extra Covid-19 support to cost S$1.2 billion, financed partly by reallocation under SINGA While the government will not hesitate to use the full measure of our fiscal firepower to protect the lives and livelihoods of Sin…

Dining-in group size limit expected to increase to five from July 12 Lawrence Wong says that the latest round of outbreaks did not warrant an economy-wide 'circuit breaker' like last year. bt.sg/4FBD

How will your finances look like in 10, 20, 30 years? There are apps for that In this digital age, financial planning apps have emerged as a way to offer more tailored and interactive advice to the masses. bt.sg/4FXg For…

THE FINISH LINE: From The Apprentice to One Championship's Chief of Staff Globetrotting Venezuelan Jessica Ramella is relishing the 'toughest job of her life', and she's enjoying every step of the journey. bt.sg/4F7E

FIT TO LEAD: In the best years of her health: DocDoc co-founder Grace Park Managing her energy and mood helped DocDoc president and co-founder Grace Park, in her 40s, take back control of her well-being. bt.sg/4F7R

In case you missed it: 1. Pandemic gives Singapore biotechs a shot in the arm 2. The Working Capitol, owing S$13.2m, applies for debt restructuring 3. Mirae Asset Daewoo awarded US$5.1m claim against ex-honestbee CEO Joe…

DESIGN: How Formwerkz Architects has changed the way we think about the tropical house A single-storey house in Johor Baru with multiple courtyards offers an unconventional way of living. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/4F7b

The Raffles Conversation: Painting the skyline Amid changing realities and needs, builders have to rethink the blend of tech and green spaces in cities, says PLP Architecture president Lee Polisano. #rafflescon bt.sg/4Fn…

Modern Indian dining kaleidoscope: Firangi Superstar is an explosion of colour in both decor and food. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/4F7a

#BRUNCH: Everything must go: Behind the scenes at the Robinsons liquidation We walk behind the scenes of a liquidation process, using the well-known department store as an example. As well, we address some common misconc…

In tomorrow's #BTWeekend: 1. #BRUNCH: We walk behind the scenes of a liquidation process, using Robinsons as an example. 2. The Raffles Conversation: Amid changing realities and needs, builders have to rethink the blend…

Tokyo dining - the return of Little Japan in Singapore In the past year or so, no fewer than seven - and counting - cramped, no-frills Japanese F&B concepts have popped up among the street-facing shops of Orchard Plaza.…

Are GCB transaction levels poised for a record year? The year-to-date tally of 50 deals in GCB areas totalling S$1.4 billion has surpassed the total for the whole of last year: 46 deals at S$1.1 billion. bt.sg/4FnN

How the pandemic brought the best out of DHL Express During the darkest days, our investment in communicating and clarifying our purpose over many years paid off. bt.sg/4FeV

Korean brokerage wins US$5.1m claim against ex-honestbee CEO Joel Sng Several issues in Mr Sng’s defence arguments were flagged, such as why he used S$3.6 million to redeem the mortgage for his property at No 34, Jalan J…