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Grab sees no big layoffs despite weak market Grab said that it has been “very careful and judicious about any hiring” and, as a result, has not gotten to the “desperate” point of a hiring freeze or mass layoffs.

LinkedIn social experiments on 20 million users over 5 years may have affected people’s job prospects You are more likely to find a job through arms-length acquaintances than through close friends.

[✍️BT Editorial] Delistings : Adapt to market’s needs and raise the governance bar Over the past decade, solid, homegrown names such as Osim International and Eu Yan Sang have delisted and left the public sphere, a troub…

#BTLifestyle: Tambour marks Louis Vuitton’s 20 years of watchmaking Louis Vuitton’s Tambour timepieces are much sought-after by watch aficionados enamoured of its signature drum-shaped case and applied horns.

#BTLifestyle: The climate crisis in our backyard Wild Rice’s Pulau Ujong forces us to confront the environmental damage Singapore inflicts on itself.

Roger Federer: Enfant terrible to saintly global icon He leaves the sport with 20 Grand Slams, including 8 Wimbledons, 103 titles and more than US$130 million in prize money alone.

#BTLifestyle: Desaru getaway at One&Only resort No longer Tioman’s ugly cousin, it offers a tropical experience that easily rivals that of a Phuket or Koh Samui getaway - and it's just a drive away.

#Brunch: The cost of death They say nothing is certain except death and taxes, though today, you can add inflation. More on the cost of death: bt.sg/wPKp

ADB raises Asean growth forecast for 2022, but cuts 2023 outlook on worsening outlook Higher global commodity prices and dimmer global economic prospects are denting consumer and business sentiment in Singapore and Thail…

Venture capital excitement cools, but bright spots remain in South-east Asia The market is seeing “down rounds” – or valuation cuts – ranging from 30 to 80%, with high-profile examples reportedly including Klarna, Stripe…

#BTLifestyle: SIPF 2022: Enigmatic and entrancing One of the units in Peace Centre is transformed into a Club Hawaii-like experience to showcase photographs, in this year's Singapore International Photography Festival.

#BTLifestyle: One home to suit many “Multi-generational families living together is seen as a blessing. Many people have also re-prioritised the importance of their family in their lives after the pandemic,” says an indu…

#BTLifestyle: Hazuki brings well-priced Japanese dining to Orchard Road Hazuki plays its cards right with a menu that’s reliable if not eye-opening, but gives you your money’s worth.

It’s Tour de France fever as elite cyclists set to race on Marina Bay street circuit The Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium will see amateurs and professionals competing, including Singapore's representative,…

SLA to help Turf City tenants relocate, reiterates lease will end on Dec 31, 2023 The Land Transport Authority had named Turf City as a location for 1 of the 6 MRT stations to be built in the second phase of the Cross Is…

Ben Paul's Mark to Market 'Live' returns with Straits Trading's Eric Teng as his guest. Tune in to find out what is driving Straits Trading's growth and how it is building a community of investors with its Shareholders'…

#Brunch: The cost of death “We’ve also served families who have requested live station food stalls serving the deceased’s favourite dishes, such as laksa, popiah, muah chee, mee siam and satay," says one funeral service.

UOB, DBS ceasing fixed-rate home loans for now, interest rates under review UOB will cease its existing 2-year and 3-year fixed rate packages as it reviews its fixed-rate offering, a spokesperson told BT.

Singapore overtakes Hong Kong in world financial centres ranking 1. New York 2. London 3. Singapore 4. Hong Kong

Singapore-Tokyo economy airfares cross S$2,000 mark as Japan lifts restrictions on tourists Return flights from Singapore to other popular tourist spots in Japan, such as Sapporo, are also selling for above S$2,100, acco…

Singapore core inflation increases to 5.1 in August on rise in food and services prices Food inflation increased by 6.4% in August, pushed up by steeper price increases for food services and non-cooked food.

GIC buys into Sani/Ikos, valuing resorts group at 2.3b euros “We believe this investment will generate resilient returns and is testament to our confidence in the Greek and wider European tourism sector over the long ter…

Land betterment charge (LBC) rates raised on average by 12.9% for non-landed residential use; 10.2% for landed residential use "This is likely to have been underpinned by the relentless rise in the prices of landed homes…

Accredited investors can now trade crypto on DBS mobile app Accredited wealth clients can trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum and XRP via the bank’s mobile banking app DBS digibank.

Japan to restore visa-free travel from Oct 11 Individual visitors will be allowed to enter, and Japan will reinstate visa waivers.

Analysts cautious as shadow of recession looms over markets The rise in US interest rates has strengthened the greenback against many currencies - the Singdollar fell to 1.417 against the dollar as at Thursday 5pm.

#BTOpinion: As America raises rates, the rest of the world bears the pain The flow of capital towards America’s fast-rising interest rates is proving increasingly difficult for other economies to handle.

Singapore gaining traction among global funds, with 639 VCCs as at end-Aug Singapore’s asset under management reached S$4.7 trillion in 2020, up 17% from the previous year.

New definitions of floor area could eat into developers’ saleable area - and margins - for condo projects With a reduction of around 5% in total saleable area for a typical condo, the project’s efficiency will also drop.…