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Japan Foods’ halal outlets dish out success Japan Foods broke into the halal market with its Tokyo Shokudo ramen brand, which opened in Tampines Mall in 2020. “How to make a good taste, same as non-halal brands, is our m…

Auctions rebound in Q2 as interest rates surge: Knight Frank "While some owners previously chose to sell their properties independently, the expectation of further domestic interest rate hikes and the prospect of better…

Singapore core inflation hits 4.4% in June, highest level since global financial crisis While core inflation should peak in the third quarter, MAS added: “There remain upside risks to inflation from fresh shocks to globa…

Gojek extends driver fee to end-2022 amid fuel price uncertainties The latest extension to end-2022 “will provide much-needed earnings protection and security” for drivers, said Gojek.

How to spot a good stock: Does management walk the talk? Factors that help inspire confidence in company managers include their transparency over issues, alignment of interests, and having a strong past track record

Inverted Singapore bond yield curve adds to expectations for higher mortgage rates Singapore Savings Bonds priced off the daily average yields of government bonds, but unlikely to track any yield curve inversions

AMO Residence sells over 98% of its 372 units on launch weekend AMO Residence, which is the first major project in Ang Mo Kio in over 8 years, saw prices starting from S$1,890 per square foot (psf).

How a trust helps in wealth and legacy planning Legacy and estate planning is about developing a strategy to define and express what wealth really means to a family so that not only financial wealth, but also family’s co…

#BTLifestyle: 2022 Tesla Model Y review: The Y of Tesla Tesla’s second offering here, the Model Y, pairs lofty ambition with a lofty ride height

#BTLuxe: Glitter and adventure in Omega’s newest collections Be it sparkling gems or rugged journeys that you fancy, these watches have you covered.

#BTLuxe: Sydney travels - discover Broken Hill, a town like no other Just a 2.5-hour flight from Sydney, the oddly-named Broken Hill is full of surprises

#BTLuxe: Marilyn Lum: Life’s lessons in travel “I’m a big supporter of hotel concepts that promote sustainable practices," says the social enterprise co-founder who believes in seeing the world with a sense of purpose.

Opportunities in the S’pore bond market: Go for shorter-dated bonds A portfolio with shorter-dated bonds can mitigate the volatility arising from interest rates rises.

#BTLifestyle: Farm-to-table, right at home Sport-climbing instructor Jack Yam is a firm believer that everyone should try their hand at growing edibles. “When you have your own supply, there’s no need to rush to empty th…

#BTLifestyle: The Singapore Garden Festival returns Get set to see Ngee Ann City’s Civic Plaza transformed into 6 show gardens, as 3 international and 3 local gardening luminaries battle for top prizes.

#BTLifestyle: From Bangkok to Singapore and back… without a drop of fuel Two Thai content creators endure a different kind of long-distance relationship in an electric car

#BTLifestyle: Feast for the eyes rather than palate at Nobu Looks and ambience Nobu certainly has, but originality, deliciousness and hospitality it does not, gripes our BT Lifestyle editor and resident food critic Jaime…

#Brunch: What does the brokerage of the future look like? Younger traders may have been drawn to online platforms by slick marketing and low costs. But they are staying for the variety and the improved user experience.

Global chipmakers’ investments in Singapore In recent years, several global chip firms have announced substantial investments to expand their operations in Singapore as part of plans to ramp up production capacity amid t…

Singapore to resume operations of Changi Airport terminal 4 after 2-year hiatus With a capacity of 16 million passengers per annum, terminal 4 would enable airlines to launch more flights amid the increasing demand for a…

Singapore hotels rake in highest revenue per available room since start of Covid-19 pandemic: STB data The average room rate in June was S$238.32 - the highest since September 2016. Average occupancy rates also hit a 6-m…

💰 How to sustain a self-owned online business | Gen Hustle BT’s first original video series, Generation Hustle, explores how young working adults pursue their careers and their outlook on money, work and growth. Episode…

SGX, NYSE join hands for company dual listings, ETFs Dual listings between the NYSE and SGX Group benefit issuers by allowing them to tap into pools of capital in key markets outside of their home regions, said the two b…

ECB raises rates more than expected to fight off runaway inflation The ECB raised its benchmark deposit rate by 50 basis points to zero percent - its first rate hike in 11 years.

IMF calls for Singapore to boost public spending and targeted fiscal support in post-pandemic recovery Higher public spending “will help reduce Singapore’s large external surpluses”, said IMF, which flagged a current acc…

Prices of private homes up 3.5% in Q2: URA The 3.5% gain came on the back of two successful property launches in the city-fringe in Q2 - Piccadilly Grand and LIV@MB which were both launched at record prices for 99-year l…

Singapore office rents rise 2.4% in Q2, prices fall 5.1%: URA Islandwide, office space vacancy rate decreased to 12% at end-June, from the 12.8% in end-March.

Semiconductor firms in Singapore face acute talent crunch as they invest billions to create jobs “We need to communicate the excitement and continuous growth of the semiconductor industry to potential young talent and jo…

HDB resale prices climb 2.8% in Q2, transaction volumes fall 5-room flats in Queenstown registered the highest median resale price of S$875,000 in the second quarter, as well as the highest median rent at S$3,200.

Mixed H1 2022 earnings expected; financials, select industrials set to outperform: analysts Analysts were generally optimistic about the financial sectors’ earnings, while cautious over a potential squeeze in margins for…