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#BTOpinion: A new structure is just the first step in tackling today’s media challenges While the Business Times started out as a newspaper in 1976, only 15% of the newsroom is now dedicated to print work, with a vast ma…

#BTLifestyle: 3 great shows in Tanjong Pagar Distripark Singapore Art Museum's new art show at Tanjong Pagar Distripark is ageist in the best way possible. From traditional paintings to digital marvels, here are 3 shows…

#BTLifestyle: Travel the Malay Archipelago on a plate Kevin Wong’s new restaurant is a tribute to the cuisine of the region

[✍️Commentary] Not enough to just hit net zero, Singapore’s transition must be just enough Ambition comes with a price, and getting to net zero by 2050 may incur a steep one. Who pays them? This is just as important as f…

The banker who scores a Grand Slam in takeover “One bullet is sufficient, you don’t need to fire too many,” said UOB chief Wee Ee Cheong about his prize catch - the bank's recent takeover of four Citi consumer banking po…

#BTLifestyle: Celebrating architecture and design “The new Singapore Design Week will shine the spotlight on Singapore as a futuristic city of design and innovation economy; an East-West connector and a platform for Sout…

#BTOpinion: A new structure is just the first step in tackling today’s media challenges The Business Times started out as a newspaper, but did you know that only 15% of the newsroom is dedicated to print work now? In fac…

#BTLifestyle: Sky-high Aussie fare at Kaarla Kaarla offers a tantalising Australian fare though one might expect standard cooking with few surprises at this CBD eatery.

#BTOpinion: Queen Elizabeth’s death marks end of an era Her sad death will remind audiences not just in the UK but also abroad including her beloved Commonwealth including Singapore, about the unifying role she has playe…

#Brunch: Independent directors: Under pressure to protect minorities While the title appears prestigious, directors shouldn't get on boards of “any Mickey Mouse company”, cautions an industry player, who added, "as an in…

NTU, A*Star, National Healthcare Group launch biomedtech incubator This incubator, located at the Nanyang Technological University, will help biomedtech startups make the leap from research to commercialisation.

NTU, A*Star, National Healthcare Group launch biomedtech incubator This incubator, located at the Nanyang Technological University, will help biomedtech startups make the leap from research to commercialisation.

OCBC, UOB see more savings accounts opened a week after raising interest rates OCBC saw a 50% increase in 360 accounts opened daily between Aug 30 and Sep 6, while UOB reported a 38% increase in One account sign-ups with…

Multi-family office Whampoa Group signals focus on investments in digital assets The Business Times understands that there is keen interest among some large Chinese companies.

Queen Elizabeth leaves significant mark on Singapore’s history and ties with UK: PM Lee PM Lee said: “Her Majesty was the heart and soul of the United Kingdom. Her passing is greatly mourned by everyone in Singapore.”

Singapore overall unemployment rate remains low, flat at 2.1% in July: MOM MOM expects unemployment rates to remain low in the coming months as "sectors such as aviation ramp up recruitment efforts with the easing of bor…

Federal Reserve chief steals ECB’s rate hike thunder The pound remained close to a 37-year low against the dollar, as new British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced that she will freeze domestic fuel bills for two years.

PropertyLimBrothers leaves PropNex to go independent; launching new initiatives Well known for their snazzy home tour videos, the PropertyLimBrothers are striking out on their own to form Singapore’s first media and tech…

EY partners to vote on business split Voting for the split of EY's business is expected to begin on a country-by-country basis in late 2022 and conclude in early 2023.

Queen Elizabeth mourned globally as stabilising force amid turmoil US President Joe Biden issued a statement saying the Queen “defined an era.”

ECB raises rates by unprecedented 75 basis points The ECB has lifted its deposit rate to 0.75 per cent from 0, and raised the main refinancing rate to 1.25% – their highest level since 2011.

Digital consultancy pilots train and hire programme for non tech savvy locals About 400 Singaporeans and permanent residents will receive a full training sponsorship, financial stipend and a full-time job when they gradu…

Kim Kardashian to launch private equity firm with former Carlyle partner The new firm, named SKKY Partners, will invest in sectors including consumer products, hospitality, luxury, and digital commerce and media.

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From SME to ‘SGE’: Asean holds opportunities for Singapore’s global enterprises Between 2019 and 2030, Asean’s total consumption is expected to double to US$2.2 trillion, supported by the rise in the middle class.

Singapore companies make beeline for reopened Vietnam Singapore is Vietnam’s top foreign investor for 2021 and the first half for 2022, with direct investment contributions totalling S$4.1 billion.

#BTOpinion: To protect investors, boards should expose the divergent interests of controlling shareholders Temasek owns more than half of SIA’s shares and nearly all its mandatory convertible bonds (MCB). When the MCBs a…