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Hong Kong to lift ban on flights from nine countries in April Those on this list were deemed high-risk when the Omicron strain first emerged — they are Australia, Canada, France, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines,…

[BT INFOGRAPHIC] What Asean trades with Russia Wondering what the impact of ongoing global sanctions on Russia is on Asean's economies? BT's Megan Cheah put together a list of the total exports and imports from and to Ru…

More construction firms set up than wound up despite pandemic Observers who spoke to BT said some of these might be hanging on thanks to government reliefs, but as they are running dry, firm closures may soon start to sp…

How much should you allocate to Bitcoin in your portfolio? For wealth manager and advisor Leonardo Drago, it comes down to two things: 1) the probability of losing your whole investment, and 2) your upside target for the…

At least 144 victims lost S$190,000 this year from latest rental scam: SPF Using spoofed numbers to liaise with the victims, the scammers would use photos, names and licence numbers of legitimate property agents that can…

MCT, MNACT to offer all-cash option of S$1.1949 per unit in proposed merger MNACT and MCT had in December proposed a merger of both Reits, a move that has been criticised by unitholders on both sides and questioned by th…

Gojek to raise fares, introduce temporary 'driver fee' as operating costs spike It will be increasing its trip start fare by S$0.50 for all GoCar trips and S$0.80 on GoCar Premium and GoCar XL services. A flat fee of S$0…

Malaysia truck drivers must show negative Covid-19 test results from March 24 as on-arrival tests end The pre-departure PCR test or ART must be done at an accredited facility in Malaysia within 2 calendar days of departu…

Competition for Asia Pacific real estate assets to intensify in 2022: JLL Sectors they are specifically interested in are those that provide income resilience in stable and mature economies. The top markets that investor…

#BTLifestyle: Off-the-grid ways to enjoy nature Looking for ways to get out of the house, but not so ready to travel just yet? From Mongolian yurts to forest bathing, BT's Tay Suan Chiang checks out some novel experience…

Telegram booms as Russia's digital landscape shrinks It has benefited from the gap left by Russia's blocking of Facebook and Instagram, offering a platform for mass messaging in a way similar to social media. The platfor…

#BTOpinion: Will the Fed cause a recession with its rate hikes? The economist who was early to spot the dotcom bubble that burst in 2000 and the 2008 housing bubble burst, David Rosenberg, now predicts this will happen b…

#BTLifestyle: New restaurant on Hong Kong Street lives up to its S$148 / S$198 price tags At Willow, helmed by former Zen/Robuchon/Esora chef Nicolas Tam, BT lifestyle editor Jaime Ee finds "a well-executed menu that's t…

The metaverse land boom: economy of the future or a bubble? Even in the absence of mass user adoption or market fit, the metaverse thesis has exploded in popularity over the past 12 months. Does this virtual real estate…

If your life was a portfolio, how would you invest? Savvy investors know that a well-diversified portfolio is key to success. They also commit to a systematic approach that ensures their portfolios are aligned with their…

#BTOpinion: Musings over miles Are you a recreational runner? You might appreciate the routes shared in #DawnPatrol, a new weekend column by BT correspondent Kelly Ng, who touches on a range of issues she ponders and/or…

IEA urges 'emergency measures' to cut oil use over supply fears An alternative to increasing supply, given the "disappointing outcome" of the recent Opec+ meeting, is for demand to be cut amongst the world's advanced eco…

UN says Ukraine food supply 'falling apart' Jakob Kern, emergency coordinator for the crisis at the UN World Food Programme (WFP), said "movements of goods have slowed down due to insecurity and the reluctance of drivers…

F&B outlets starting to pass on costs from utilities bill spike Even before the Ukraine crisis, electricity costs have risen by between 80 and 300 per cent since late last year for F&B operators to whom BT spoke. Also, i…

#BTLifestyle: Singapore artists hold exhibition to help Russia-Ukraine war victims At the home and gallery of veteran artist Jeremy Hiah, approximately 2 dozen artists are showcasing their artworks, the sales proceeds fr…

Myanmar to reopen to international tourists "We will open all international flights on Apr 17, and can fly as regularly," said the National Central Committee on Prevention, Control and Treatment of Coronavirus Disease, c…

Xi says improper handling of Taiwan issues will hit China-US ties "Some individuals in the United States are sending the wrong signals to pro-independence forces in Taiwan, and that's very dangerous," Xi told Biden on a…

Biden warns Xi of 'consequences' for backing Russia in war In the first conversation that took place between the two leaders since Russia started invading Ukraine, Xi was recorded as saying the war is "not something we w…

Shenzhen lockdown eases as Xi seeks to soften Covid impact A total of 5 districts will reopen from the citywide lockdown, allowing workers in those areas to return to their offices. Train and bus services will resume aft…

MAS and non-profit firm CDP ink MOU to promote access to quality ESG data The partnership between MAS and CDP aims to support financial institutions in their sustainable finance and investment decisions by providing acce…

CLI, Frasers Hospitality don't see big hit to their businesses in Shenzhen A spokesperson from CLI told BT: "As CLI's presence in China is diversified across cities and asset classes, the impact of Shenzhen's temporary l…

#BTOpinion: Let's stop collecting badges and start focusing on what really matters Last week's MP suggestion for degrees to expire after 5 years triggered our contributor Looi Qin En, who argues that qualifications (like…

#BTOpinion: Why did the chickenpox cross the Covid road? To get to the Omicron side "How can the medical establishment in different countries have opposite views concerning the management and treatment of the exact same…

#BTLifestyle: Artist with schizophrenia paints scenes of Singapore entirely from his memories 52-year-old Sim Kah Lim has been a resident of the Institute of Mental Health for the past 35 years and has all but lost touch…

Reit distributions to fund your retirement may be less than what you anticipate Some S-Reits have also been active in raising money from investors via rights issues and preferential offerings — which is not factored into…