The Business Times

Federal Reserve to slow to 50 bps hike in September; recession worries grow: poll Most economists in a Reuters poll predicted a half percentage point hike next month, which would take the key interest rate to 2.75 to 3.0…

Revisiting the age-old debate of term vs whole-life cover The primary purpose of insurance is for protection, says this writer. If one wants to save or invest, there are better options available.

Asia hedge funds scoop up Alibaba, Sea after stock rout The number of Alibaba shares held by the Asia-focused funds increased 311% during the period, while that of Sea jumped by 110%.

Going green may not be so green after all “What is the price of all the resource extraction and, in the use case, what is the trade-off of using that much land to cover with solar panels?” ponders a sustainability consul…

#BTOpinion: Calling it “quiet quitting” undermines the value of simply doing one’s job Opting out of hustle culture isn’t “quitting”; it is simply having healthy work-life boundaries

Credit Suisse investment bankers bracing for brutal cutbacks As much as two-thirds of the unit could eventually be on the block in the most extreme case, senior figures say.

#BTOpinion: Investors should consider the motivations of major shareholders in Sembcorp Marine’s deals The low price at which Temasek is acquiring the offshore and marine units of SCI and Keppel should give minority shar…

OCBC Climate Index shows most Singaporeans not embracing sustainable behaviour in a big way Despite nearly half of respondents (47%) expressing a desire to live a more sustainable life for a greener future, more are usin…

#BTOpinion: Singapore crypto ambitions on track, despite crypto winter Singapore's interest is not in cryptocurrency itself but the underlying blockchain technology and Web3 applications - a buffer against the recent car…

Singapore Savings Bonds return could be hit as yield curve inverts The upcoming October issuance of SSB, opening early next month, will be an interesting one to watch, as the 1-year T-bill has been rising over its 10-yea…

#BTOpinion: Singapore’s repeated success in weathering economic storms might bolster business and consumer confidence - but such confidence could lead to a false sense of security. The exhortations to transform and upgra…

Unity and trust essential to Singapore’s success amid geopolitical tensions: PM In his annual National Day Rally speech, PM Lee outlined the strategic challenges Singapore faces, even as it emerges from the Covid-19 pand…

National Day Rally: Paya Lebar Air Base’s relocation will allow redevelopment of Hougang, Marine Parade, Punggol The runway itself could be repurposed into the town’s central spine, as a green connector or community spac…

National Day Rally: Progress on Tuas Port, Changi Airport T5 signals Singapore’s post-pandemic rebound: PM Lee Phase I of Tuas Port has been completed, with 3 more phases to follow. Upon completion, Singapore will have t…

National Day Rally: Singapore to soon announce new initiatives to attract top foreign talent While Singapore already has schemes to attract and retain top talent, especially in the technology industry, it needs to do mor…

National Day Rally: Singapore to repeal 377A, amend Constitution to prevent challenges to definition of marriage Singapore will repeal Section 377A and decriminalise sex between men. PM Lee said he believed the repeal “i…

National Day Rally: The era of low prices is over with global economic conditions ‘fundamentally changed’: PM Lee While Singapore has little influence over global inflation, what is within its power is to become more pro…

National Day Rally: Be ‘psychologically prepared’, says PM Lee amid increasing geopolitical tensions “We can expect more geopolitical contestation in the Asia-Pacific,” said PM Lee, adding that Singapore will try its bes…

National Day Rally: Mask-wearing to be optional indoors, except on public transport and in healthcare settings "For schools in particular, we should not need masks in class. Children do need to be able to see the facial…

‘Irresponsible’ not to raise GST as spending needs rise sharply: PM Lee Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong assured Singaporeans that the government will provide support, such as the S$6.6 billion Assurance Package, which wil…

OK Google, get me a Coke: AI giant demos soda-fetching robots When asked to help clean a spill, Google’s robot recognises that grabbing a sponge is a doable and more sensible response than apologising for creating the me…

#BTLifestyle: Art Jakarta returns after pandemic hiatus Indonesia’s biggest art fair expects strong sales with participation of international galleries and visitors.

#BTLifestyle: An Indian heritage feast at Yantra As far as our journey into the rich realm of Indian heritage cooking is concerned, we’re happy to extend our trip for a lot longer.

#BTOpinion: Transacting homes off-plan in Singapore is a win-win proposition While buying homes off-plan is widely practised here, with little risk of non-delivery of a completed product, buyers are still taking a leap o…

#BTLifestyle: Nightcrawling at Singapore Night Festival The festival packs it in with everything from food and booze tours to disco dancing.

South-east Asian food companies risk loss of investments, higher capital costs amid rising ESG demands Adapting to tougher ESG requirements is easier said than done, said market watchers. Shifting to more sustainable pro…

#BTLifestyle: Design out of the box An inter-terrace family home tackles its drawbacks with unconventional features.

#BTLifestyle: Fine wagyu goes casual at Gyu San Don’t miss the home cooked potato crisps fried in beef fat, slowly rendered for hours from fat trimmings.

Why Singapore is a bull’s eye for the super-rich Chinese Singapore is home to even more of China's super-rich. Those from Fujian, in particular, are the biggest group of foreigners snapping up villas in the coveted Sento…

#BTOpinion: Could the EV boom run out of juice before it really gets going? Maybe discoveries of new deposits, more efficient mining technology, improved battery chemistry and sacrifices on performance can bring the mark…