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How SMEs can emerge as the victor in today’s war for talent Focus on an applicant’s skill sets and how they match rather than traditional qualifiers like degrees, job titles, and years of experience, urges the writer.

Older and younger bosses don't agree on remote work The mismatch in expectations between the freedom employees crave and the amount of in-office time senior leaders want is the biggest challenge in adopting more flexible…

Rolex’s iconic watches get a touch of bling The Oyster Perpetual Datejust and Yacht-Master get a sparkly update with precious gems.

The new Bordeaux beckons Designated a UNESCO world heritage site, the historic centre of Bordeaux has more protected buildings than any other French city except Paris.

BTLuxe: Holiday home in Jakarta Yes, you can build your own modern sanctuary even in a bustling city.

The case for caring less Unpack your schedule, define what is and isn’t worth your time, and Marie Kondo your brain - get rid of habits that no longer spark joy

#BTOpinion: The era of big-tech exceptionalism may be over After years of rapid growth, America’s tech giants - Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Apple - are showing signs of slowing down.

#BTLifestyle: Cream of the design crop New parents, take note. If you struggle with dressing your baby, you might want to switch to the Loopbody - one of the winners at this year's Red Dot Award: Product Design.

#BTLifestyle: Saudi Arabia raises cultural capital with AlUla By 2024, this historical city in Saudi Arabia will be home to extremely large and ambitious artworks by some of the world’s top artists.

#BTLifestyle: Grilling up a new food chapter at Akanoya Its wagyu tart - a too-firm crust holding a too-sweet beef and onion mixture on a camembert cheese base, leaves our resident food critic Jaime Ee intrigued.

🎧PODCAST: How have earnings and economic data driven markets this week? Our podcast editor Claressa Monteiro explains in this week's #MarketFocus. #btpodcasts Listen here: For more BT podcasts: bt.sg/podcasts Also avail…

#Brunch: Techies take on South-east Asia’s food waste problem Food waste is often seen as the responsibility of the government and waste companies. But some startups believe that they can make a difference.

Zilingo COO quits in latest blow for Singapore startup It marks the latest high-level departure at the troubled company after CEO Ankiti Bose was dismissed in May.

Asia-Pacific attracts US$929m net flows into sustainable funds in Q2: Morningstar Total sustainable fund assets in Asia excluding Japan have slid 1.3 per cent quarter on quarter to US$61 million in the second quarter.

IMF downgrades Asia-Pacific forecast as shocks keep rolling Much of the downgrade reflects the ongoing spillover from shocks including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China’s economic slowdown and rising global interest ra…

99 Group raises US$52m Series C round The funds will be invested in the group’s existing markets of Singapore and Indonesia, and focused on innovation, research and development, as well as expansion into other markets of…

Manufacturing expectations turn pessimistic but services sector still upbeat: surveys All manufacturing clusters were pessimistic about the next six months, with the electronics cluster being the gloomiest.

Crypto platform Zipmex files for bankruptcy protection in Singapore Singapore-based Zipmex resumed withdrawals last week and said it was working to address its exposure of US$53 million to crypto lenders Babel Finance an…

Amazon, Apple beat expectations in gloomy earnings season A crowded period of results from the world’s biggest tech firms has been marked by misses and uncertainty – making it clear that the pandemic-era boom has tipped…

Singapore employment grows by 64,400 in Q2 on return of non-resident workers MOM said the increase was in large part due to the return of non-residents workers, mainly in construction and manufacturing.

Analysts cautious about Asia-Pac despite positive market reaction to Fed rate hike Market watchers remain cautious amid concerns of a global economic slowdown, and highlighted China as a bright spot for upcoming growth.

UOB Q2 net profit rises 11% to S$1.1b; declares interim dividend of S$0.60 UOB delivered stable profits, buoyed by higher-than-expected net interest income driven by rising interest rates and active balance sheet managem…

PODCAST: Opportunities in overseas property Is it a good time to shop for property overseas, especially since homes in Singapore are expensive, yield may be low, and transaction costs can be high? With borders reopened i…

Start Digital initiative for SMEs to be extended for 3 more years The pandemic drove a significant uptake for SMEs Go Digital programmes and IMDA wants to ensure that the digitalisation momentum continues.

Fund managers required to disclose strategies, metrics of ESG funds in 2023 When asked how these disclosure requirements would be enforced, MAS' managing director, Ravi Menon, said: “Let me assure you, if the MAS calls u…

SIA soars into the black in Q1 with second highest quarterly operating profit SIA’s group capacity jumped from 47% of pre-pandemic levels in 4Q FY2021/22 to 61% in 1Q FY2022/23.

Singapore industrial space prices, rents creep up in Q2; occupancy up 0.2%: JTC Transaction volume was up 36% year on year, according to estimates based on caveats lodged for industrial properties.

MinLaw extends application period for Simplified Insolvency Programme to January 2024 The business environment is still challenging due to geopolitical events and the uncertain global economic outlook, MinLaw said.

BTOpinion: Wishes for Singapore Reits on turning 20 There is plenty to celebrate with the growth of the Reit sector over 2 decades - they now account for 7 out of the 30 constituents of the benchmark Straits Times Index.