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US flight cancellations top 2,800 as Covid-19, snow pummel airlines Already, about 8,200 flights have been grounded since the start of this year. Airports in the north-eastern US led cancellations as a winter storm with…

INFOGRAPHIC: Climbing a wall of worry From company restructurings to new Covid-19 variants, we look back at the events that moved the Straits Times Index in 2021. bt.sg/Jp5z

Singapore's GDP up 7.2% in 2021; strong Q4 growth brings upside risks to 2022 forecasts Higher vaccination rates and a less severe Omicron wave could make for a faster reopening of regional borders, and aid regional econ…

PODCAST: In this 110th episode of Money Hacks, correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Christopher Tan, founder and CEO of Providend, about whether you can DIY estate planning and the common mistakes to avoid. #btpodcasts #mon…

Bullish for 2022 - and beyond This bull market has abundant room to run, perhaps even for 2 or 3 more years. A key global market driver will be America's political cycle. bt.sg/JcaJ

French cloud provider OVHcloud sets sights on expanding in Asia-Pacific In an interview with its chief executive Michel Paulin, he talks about his plans for multiple new data centers across various markets as multi-cloud…

Mapletree-Teng Academy Scholarship now open for applications Four applicants will be selected for a 2-year scholarship, valued at S$5,000 per year. bt.sg/Jcao

Omicron wave imminent as cases climb to 17% of Covid-19 infections in Singapore: Ong Ye Kung Vaccination and booster shots remain key to Singapore's response to the pandemic, he added. At present, 87 per cent of people h…

MAS, CAD investigating online trading platform Samtrade FX; 3 arrested Three men, aged between 31 and 36, have been arrested in connection with the investigation, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Commerc…

It's what you do with your slice of the pie; Things to consider before investing While fractional share trading makes many megastocks accessible to new investors, be wary of potential pitfalls. bt.sg/JcDS

5 things to watch in Asia stocks amid 2022 reversal hopes Traders looking for a turnaround in Asian stocks in 2022 will be keeping a watchful eye on Chinese stimulus, the direction of the dollar, fading retail participat…

#BTOpinion: Mapletree merger not win-win for MCT unitholders While MCT has demonstrated steady growth over the years, MNACT's performance has been choppy. I used to regard Mapletree Investments as one of the better Reit…

The 4 'L's of Singapore politics in 2021: livestreaming, lies, lousy schools and long runway From leadership transition to unfiltered front-row views of parliament proceedings on YouTube, the year 2021 will be well-remem…

RCEP a boon to access and attractiveness for developing economies as investment destinations The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) - the world's largest free trade agreement (FTA) - covers 30 per cent of…

Tech industry group calls for better access to talent, public procurement chances for SMEs As the industry shifts away from hiring based on academic qualifications, and towards a more skills-based approach, the governmen…

Regional exchanges revamp rule books in battle for S-E Asia's listing hopefuls NYSE and Nasdaq exploring IPO pipelines in India and South-east Asia as Chinese listings dry up. bt.sg/JcxK

Private home prices climb 5%, HDB resale prices up 3.2% in Q4 2021: flash data For the whole of 2021, prices of private homes and HDB resale flats both recorded their fastest annual growth since 2010. bt.sg/JcgJ

Singapore's GDP grew 7.2% in 2021, on the back of 5.9% Q4 growth This marked a rebound from the 5.4 per cent contraction in 2020, and was slightly higher than the official full-year growth forecast of "around 7 per cent"…

#Outlook2022: Ocean cargo rates may drop as much as 40%, but could be still higher than pre-pandemic levels A decrease in spot rates on the routes transporting goods out of China was seen during the Chinese Golden Week h…

Recipe for F&B growth in 2022 After a tumultuous 2 years, restaurateurs are better prepared for what's to come. #btlifestyle bt.sg/JiPg

Bitcoin faces uncertain 2022 after record year Having more than trebled in value to US$60,000 between December 2020 and April, Bitcoin has lost some shine to trade at under US$50,000 heading into the new year.

Not quite over the moon at Eclipse The new modern Asian contemporary restaurant aims high but needs to come down to earth first. #btlifestyle bt.sg/JiPM

Gemini's former APAC execs to start new Singapore-based crypto venture "Something is cooking. Jeremy and I have been working on this since we left. In a couple of months, we will probably be able to disclose something,"…

Work-related events of up to 1,000 people allowed from Jan 3 But events with more than 50 people cannot include the consumption of meals or beverages, unlike those with fewer than 50 participants. Organisers must also ma…

8 predictions for arts sector in 2022 Art fairs, NFTs museums and theatres. What shall become of them? #btlifestyle bt.sg/JiPQ

Tesla recalls almost half a million electric cars over safety issues The model years affected in the recall range from 2014 to 2021, and the total number of recalled vehicles is almost equivalent to the half a million ve…

Modern dining in heritage spaces Diners are stepping back in time to dine at this season's newest restaurants. #btlifestyle bt.sg/JiPY

Are Apple AirTags being used to track people and steal cars? In the US, police departments in some states are examining suspicious uses of them. In New York, one was found on a car bumper, while a Canadian police departm…

Designing with authenticity and sustainability Weary from the pandemic, consumers want spaces and products that they can truly connect with. #btlifestyle bt.sg/JiPf

Developers to launch fewer new private homes for sale in 2022: analysts ERA's head of research and consultancy Nicholas Mak noted that the sales volume notched this year stood at an 8-year-high, adding: "Such transaction…