The Business Times

COMMENTARY: Singapore equities: Shelter in the storm Singapore equities are a potential safe haven amid choppy global markets in the next 12 months, with bank stocks likely to lead the way.

Crude oil prices could scorch this summer “The forecast here has always been US$150 a barrel this year, risk US$180, and a move as high as the obscene, that is US$250 is not out of the question for 2023, “ remarked ACY S…

ETFs a useful tool for investors amid market volatility: BT roundtable panellists Investors should consider making exchange-traded funds (ETFs) the centrepiece of their portfolio strategies amid heightened market volatil…

#BTOPINION: Retail subscription rates for Astrea 7 bonds suggest investors may be better at assessing risk than regulators think In the latest #HOCKLOCKSIEW, BT notes that the higher risk Class B bonds were lesser subscr…

Tourists are back, but staycations are here to stay June holiday promotions continue to feature deals such as a “pawcation” for pet owners and over at PPHG, deals include a “Tea-cation Relaxation” bundling a room night w…

Income At Raffles quietly on market; S$3,300 psf guide price works out to about S$900m Net yield is nearly 2.5 per cent; market watchers say office deals may slow due to rising interest rates

Bigger pay hikes in 2022 as employers price in higher cost of living: HR firms Despite fears that inflation will erode wages, Singapore is still likely to maintain real wage growth in 2022, according to the latest wage p…

MAS to pilot project in financial asset tokenisation: DPM Heng Singapore keen to work with blockchain, digital asset players, but retail investors should steer clear of cryptocurrencies, says DPM. More on crypto's rules…

Are Reits really real estate? As we mark the 20th anniversary of S-Reits, it is timely for us to reflect upon this investment vehicle and see how far it has grown from its brick-and-mortar roots.

Poulet boleh for kampong chickens in Singapore Malaysian premium organic and free-range poultry can still be exported despite impending ban.

Tech giant Grab's female co-founder blazes a trail 'Right now, we have monthly and quarterly reports that help us look at how many female 'Grabbers' we have in different teams to ensure there is no unintentional bias and…

Hwa Hong mired in intergenerational shareholding dispute The disputes within the Ong family dates back over a decade, with the current battle centered on former group managing director Ong Choo Eng’s privatisation offer…

UK companies to trial four-day work week Similar trials have also taken place in Spain, Iceland, the United States and Canada. Australia and New Zealand are scheduled to start theirs in August.

How might more PLH flats affect the HDB market? In the short term, when a PLH BTO project is announced in a particular location, buyers who want to avoid the restrictions may opt to buy neighbouring HDB flats. This will…

StanChart to invest S$1b in Singapore over 5 years, launch virtual bank in H2 Asia CEO sees strength in global footprint as it aims to facilitate trade flows.

Insurance premiums for electric cars can go up to S$5,000 a year The usual motor insurers, which readily have online quotes for internal combustion engine cars, were either hesitant to provide quotes or gave really high…

Singapore banks, tech, Reits favoured by analysts amid growth, inflation concerns Technology-linked stocks, meanwhile, are potential long term plays.

Microsoft to slow hiring in Windows, Office, Teams groups Other big technology companies have been slowing or freezing hiring in the past several months as stocks plummet and fears of an economic recession escalate.

Indonesia’s content creator platforms poised for sharp growth With 180 million young people in Indonesia ready to join the workforce in 2030, the number of creators is expected to explode as many of them aspire to become…

Should you invest in US companies right now? Ensuring that every stock in your portfolio is a diversified investment can potentially ride out the current market downturn, according to Futu Singapore.

#BTLifestyle: Poignant artworks ponder history of Australia “Ever Present” is the first major survey in Singapore of Australia’s First Peoples art.

#BTLifestyle: Pasta worship at Forma Take away the hype and get solid Italian fare at the new Joo Chiat eatery.

#BTLifestyle: Creating Maldivian memories The refreshed Conrad Maldives Rangali Island welcomes visitors back with new experiences.

#BTLifestyle: A bumper crop of famed restaurant openings in June Look forward to a gourmet feast as a slew of well-known eateries (i.e. Nobu) open in the same month.

Applications open for Emerging Enterprise Award 2022, which returns for 15th year The award, jointly organised by BT and OCBC Bank, is held annually to celebrate and recognise emerging businesses with an enterprising min…

INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC: Crypto rules around the world Regulators are often said to be playing catch-up in the crypto space, trying to figure out how best to have it in the economy. Here's an interactive graphic giving a run…

#BRUNCH: Can sustainable aviation fuel solve airlines’ ESG problem? Airlines claim there is not enough supply and suppliers claim there is not enough demand. Meanwhile, the cost is still too prohibitive and the actual im…

Profits before IPO, says founder of co-working unicorn JustCo “Luckily, we didn’t do it. If we did it, today, I don’t know what our share price will be. And then I wouldn’t make Singapore proud,” said JustCo CEO Kong Wan…

JTC to link startups to corporates, including Sea and Grab With the new initiative, called LaunchPad Investor Network (LINK), startups can connect with corporates for investment opportunities, research and development, a…