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Temasek launches 50-year SGD bonds for purchase outside the US After a recent launch of US dollar bonds for 10, 20 and 40-year periods that were three-times oversubscribed within a day, Temasek is now launching an offeri…

August 10 morning round-up: 1. MCBs useful option for fund raising but yet to catch on: market watchers bt.sg/4vqV 2. HSBC lures US$9.3b private banking inflows in Asia bt.sg/4vqj 3. Dasin Retail Trust H1 DPU rises 55.2%…

Manufacturing in Singapore through the decades The Business Times looks back at the nation’s iconic manufacturing journey, in commemoration of Singapore’s 56th birthday. Read more at: bt.sg/4vTw

#BRUNCH: One united nation: What has fuelled the 'us vs them' sentiment in Singapore, and how will we move ahead? Meanwhile, resentment grows among the locals towards the foreigner group whom they 'perceive' to be taking…

Fit to Lead: Focusing on wellness STB CEO Keith Tan's routine not only involves fitness, but also includes growing a deeper relationship with God, spending time with family, and pursuing activities to help his mind stay…

In case you missed it: 1. Esop fables: A cautionary tale for those joining startups 2. Cloud computing firms hunt for startups to make it rain 3. Eager investors ready to bite as Bukalapak makes market debut #btgarage St…

Raffles Conversation: Paper Chase "...What strikes him is the large number of complaints sent in by students’ mothers, who believe their children deserve a better grade for an assignment or module." - Andrew Rose, Dean o…

In tomorrow’s #BTWeekend: 1. The Science of Wealth: As markets power ahead to new highs, the most commonly asked questions from investors include: "Isn't the market at the peak and is it the right time to invest now?" Re…

Personal data of over 57,100 StarHub customers found on third-party website The data, which appears to be around 14 years old, comprises the identity card numbers, mobile numbers and e-mail addresses of customers who had…

Singapore to require vaccines or tests for frontline workers Workers in higher-risk settings - such as food and beverage (F&B) establishments, gyms and fitness studios as well as personal care services - will also be par…

Fully-vaccinated travellers from 8 countries can opt to serve 14-day SHN at home Fully vaccinated travellers from 8 countries - Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Italy, Norway, South Korea and Switzerland - can apply…

67% of Singapore's population now fully vaccinated; more vaccines including Sinovac to be recognised Fully vaccinated people will be able to engage in a wider range of activities - such as food and beverage dine-in for g…

Eateries can reopen on Aug 10, ahead of schedule - but only for the vaccinated The so-called "preparatory stage" - the first in a four-step reopening - could last until early September, when 80 per cent of the country wi…

August 6 evening round-up: 1. International Plaza to launch en bloc tender soon; multi-billion dollar tag would be Singapore's biggest collective sale bt.sg/4vwr 2. AEM to raise S$103.1m from proposed private placement t…

#BRUNCH: One united nation: What has fuelled the 'us vs them' sentiment in Singapore, and how will we move ahead? It is important to note that xenophobic sentiments in Singapore did not begin with the pandemic, and have…

EuroSports Global's chief executive under investigation by CAD Mr Goh attended the office of the CAD on Aug 4 for an investigation under the Securities and Futures Act (Cap 289), which governs the regulation of securitie…

Indonesian tech unicorn Bukalapak jumps 25% on trading debut The debut of Bukalapak is closely watched, as it is the largest-ever IPO in the world's fourth-most populous country; investors include Singapore's GIC. bt.sg/…

Top property agents bag lion's share of HDB resale transactions In non-mature HDB towns, the top salespersons "enjoyed an unassailable lead", whereas those in mature estates faced more competition. For instance, in Pungg…

August 6 morning round-up: 1. Demand for Sentosa Cove bungalows mirrors buzz in luxury housing market bt.sg/4vUD 2. Sembcorp swings back to black with S$46m H1 net profit bt.sg/4vUz 3. Eager investors ready to bite as Bu…

In tomorrow’s #BTLifestyle: 1) We celebrate a few things Singaporean, including home-grown lifestyle brands that remind us how our passions can go far and beyond. 2) Meet the local founders: artisanal fragrance label Sce…

August 5 evening round-up: 1. Singapore banks ride wave of recovery, but keeping an eye out for Asean bt.sg/4vJ6 2. SGX's non-equities revenue growth boosted by recent acquisitions bt.sg/4vJu 3. Rebound in Singapore reta…

Ether near two-month high ahead of major protocol change The upgrade, known as the Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 1559, will also reduce the supply of the ether token and is likely to sharply boost its price. bt.sg/…

S$216m in rent support to be disbursed to over 38,000 tenants, owner-occupiers The rental support goes directly to tenants, without going through their landlords. This lets tenants receive the cash promptly and reduces c…

August 5 morning round-up: 1. SPH appoints Evercore Asia (Singapore) as independent financial adviser for proposed privatisation deal bt.sg/4vob 2. What will it take for Singtel, StarHub to win clients with new digital s…

August 4 evening round-up: 1. Singapore Governance and Transparency Index inches to new high; SATS, Ascott Residence Trust lead the pack bt.sg/4vZ7 2. Siglap Shopping Centre relaunched for collective sale; price unchange…

BT's Top Stories from Last Week: 1. Jump in quarantine orders leaves hundreds anxious and frustrated as protocols come under strain bt.sg/4vkC 2. Tesla setting up shop at Toa Payoh Lorong 8 property with lease term of up…

Tencent boss loses US$14b in crackdown, more than Ant's Jack Ma Even the most compliant Chinese billionaires aren't immune to the regulatory onslaught sweeping the world's second-largest economy. bt.sg/4vZS

Singapore shares fourth spot among best countries for unicorn startups It also took the Republic's unicorn businesses an average of six years and 11 months to reach a US$1 billion valuation. bt.sg/4vkD