The Business Times

Rising Sino-US tensions shine spotlight on Singapore stocks with Taiwan exposure Seven stocks on SGX have a market capitalisation of more than S$100 million and have “varied exposure” to Taiwan.

BT’s Top Stories from Last Week 1. Hundreds of ultra-rich Chinese eyeing move to Singapore, generating US$2.4b inflows 2. Alibaba, Perennial-led group to build Singapore’s tallest building, at 305 metres 3. Sembcorp may…

ZumVet raises US$3.7m to bring the dog-tor to more pets The startup provides remote care, home-based diagnostics and self-administered treatment programmes for pet owners in South-east Asia.

China’s Great Wall Motor muscles in on Thailand’s electric vehicle scene Great Wall Motor said its battery-powered electric vehicle received "tremendous" consumer interest, with "500 vehicles reserved with deposit paymen…

Condo resale volumes fall for 3rd straight month in July; prices continue rise: SRX, 99.co Resale prices continued to rise in July 2022, up 9.8% year on year.

#BTOpinion: US office S-Reits will need to diversify tenant mix in response to work-from-home trend “We thought they would come back, but we are taken aback that they are not back,” says Manulife US Reit amid a changing…

Votorantim and Temasek launch US$700m fund to invest in Brazil The investment fund, called 23S Capital, will target long-term investments in high-growth sectors of the Brazilian economy.

Meta raises US$10 billion in first-ever bond offering It will help Meta fund some expensive initiatives, such as its metaverse virtual reality.

More gig economy drivers seeking permanent roles in logistics sector Most would have done gig economy jobs for a few years before applying for jobs with similar skillsets, such as courier jobs.

More Chinese women delay or give up on having babies after zero-Covid ordeal “I definitely don’t want my children to have to carry the uncertainty of living in a country where the government can just come to your door an…

[EDITORIAL] What national unity might mean While the psychological component of national unity is important, being united is more than a feeling. It takes the form of concrete action, too.

How China is making its mark in Asean Even with a minimum fund size of S$20 million, investors from China form nearly half of new family offices in Singapore in Q1 2022.

En bloc market picking up momentum, but developers seen remaining selective The biggest deal this year was Chuan Park ( which was sold via private treaty for S$890 million, albeit below its reserve price of S$938 million…

Insurers’ life funds post muted returns in 2021; no bonus cuts for now Most insurers’ participating-fund returns in 2021 are in the black, but some warn of bonus cuts if performance deteriorates. To read the full article…

#BTOpinion: Future of Singapore’s social compact rests on the shoulders of the people It's imperative to keep income inequality to a minimum and accord special consideration to the needs of the lower-income group, says o…

#BTOpinion: Property groups can champion sustainability, but may do little to build an inclusive society Should commercial landlords not lease space to businesses that are environmentally unfriendly? There are limits to…

Singapore’s pandemic journey When the Covid-19 pandemic began, economic growth dove, unemployment spiked, and the doors were slammed shut on travel. BT looks back at Singapore's long road towards recovery.

‘Head of Team Anywhere’ and other job titles for an uncertain time ‘Chief heart officer’, ‘Head of remote’, ‘Vice president of flexible work’ - the rise of remote work has given way to new positions, whose lasting power…

Sustainable packaging in Singapore: the potential & opportunities In a study by the Singapore Environment Council, half of the respondents (53%) said they will only purchase sustainable packaging if it does not cost more…

Play-to-earn blockchain games have disappointed, but some see new applications emerging “These people are here not for the gaming experience but for speculative purposes, and that inflow of funds is not sustainable for k…

Championing the Singapore spirit From holding a fun fair and 'pasar malam' at a seniors' home to showcasing Singapore's heritage artists at an art trail, companies band together to spread National Day cheer for the under…

Covid stigma in China can cost recovered patients jobs, homes One former worker at a government-run isolation facility in Shanghai slept on the streets since he couldn't find work or housing after getting infected.

Bonds of Temasek-linked corporates look attractive amid sell-off, analysts say Bonds with a shorter duration will triumph, said a DBS analyst who cited CapitaLand’s and Mapletree Investments’ bond as her top picks.

#BTOpinion: Forward Singapore: 6 wishes for the future Singaporeans have a real opportunity to build on firm foundations and become more inclusive, more welcoming of talent from all over the world – because as citizens w…

Singapore tech SMEs and startups head to South-east Asia In 2021, more than one-third of EnterpriseSG’s market access schemes were conducted in its 4 South-east Asia nodes: Jakarta, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Manila.

#BTOpinion: Roaming the Wild West of crypto Even if the public knows exactly who ought to be public enemy number one, the law may not be able to bring that individual to task.

Rolls-Royce Spectre: The S$2m electric car that everyone wants A year ahead of its launch, BT gets up close with an electric car that Rolls-Royce describes as its most-anticipated new model ever.

#BTOpinion: Why more Singaporeans should consider a ‘tour of duty’ in overseas markets Risk-aversion prevents Singaporeans from taking chances on their careers, including taking an overseas posting and dealing with its u…

#BTLifestyle: Star quality at Japanese-French newbie Reve The obscure eatery recently anointed by the Michelin guide puts up a solid performance.