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Novena Global Healthcare’s Nelson Low arrested after 2 years on the run Nelson Loh, co-founder of Novena Global Healthcare Group, and his employee Michael Wong have been arrested and charged, the police said on Monday (D…

#BTOpinion: China Covid curbs easing unlikely to help HPH Trust in near term It may be time HPHT review its business model and strategies, now that it may not be able to depend on the e-commerce boom that helped its prof…

UBS, Deutsche Bank target India rich as China’s appeal cools The tilt towards India, forecast to be the fastest-growing major economy next year, underscores how private banks are seeking to diversify revenue streams.

#BTLifestyle: Get a head start on fitness Working out may be the last thing on your mind now, but when 2023 comes around, you would have gotten the momentum going.

Tencent rant, Sea pay freeze hint at deepening gaming crisis The war in Ukraine, soaring inflation and resultant impact on consumer spending could usher in an even tougher 2023 environment for the gaming industry.

#BTOpinion: Global economy faces challenging 2023 While policymakers may talk a good game, they do not know the answers to the many open questions, says this writer.

Chinese startup’s 1m yuan car can fly over traffic jams Aeroht's founder Zhao DeliHe said the car, which may come with a price tag of about 1 million yuan (S$193,575), could go into mass production in 2025.

Do unconventional workspaces promote creativity? For one, the unconventionality of the space can wear off over time as employees adjust to their environments.

#BTOpinion: Why petulant oligarchs rule our world The immense wealth of the modern super-elite has surely brought a lot of power, including the power to act childishly.

#BTLifestyle: The year in food: Chefs dish up their thoughts on the F&B scene in 2022 How will people eat in 2023? “I don’t think Singapore is ready for ‘fake’ meat yet, although it would be great to see more elevated ve…

✍️Editorial: Covid-era grant could pave way for broader unemployment support During these pandemic years, the grant has proven its own usefulness – and perhaps even eroded pre-pandemic resistance to the idea of unemploym…

How to invest for the long term, so you can retire on your returns Holding too much cash or are over-invested in property? Here's what you should know.

Champagne makers celebrate record sales ahead of Christmas “We have consumers who are perhaps less impacted by inflation than others and we have noticed since the end of the pandemic crisis that people want to have fun,"…

#BTLifestyle: Last-minute Christmas book gift ideas Science fiction, an anthology of Singapore horror, U2 frontman Bono's memoir and more.

🎬Will F&B survive with soaring costs? | Investigating Inflation “The climate is stacked against the F&B industry..costs have increased by a good 25-35%,” says Raye Tan, Nanyang Culinary Club’s co-founder. Having (barely…

#BTLifestyle: Festive gifts with a local touch Gifting a plant is so last year. This Christmas, why not give your pals the gift of growing their own vegetables?

#BTLifestyle: Easy-pleasing French fare at Elan Elan would not win any prizes in an “innovative restaurant concept of the year” competition but could come in runner up in a “has decent food anyway” sweepstakes.

Jumbo opens first franchised outlet in Cambodia The Jumbo outlet at Chip Mong 271 Mega Mall in Phnom Penh has four VIP rooms and a total seating capacity of 146.

Why Toyota CEO’s unusual alter ego raced a strange new car in Thailand Akio Toyoda, the president and chief executive of Toyota, is actually the industry’s biggest cheerleader for hydrogen, but even he doesn’t believe it…

Creating more impact with your donation PSA: All donors can claim tax relief of 250% of the amount contributed to approved institutions by Dec 31 this year.

Singapore hotel average room rates slip in November November’s lower figures are due to a marginal fall in tourist arrivals to 816,254 for the month, breaking a nine-month growth streak

#Brunch: Nightmares before Christmas 2 Santa's electricity bills are skyrocketing, his elves are quiet-quitting or having their pay frozen. Can crypto returns save the day? Holy Reindeer!

Influx of new homes may ease rental pressures in 2023, but supply crunch looms Over 18,000 new private homes, excluding executive condominiums, are slated for completion in 2023, said OrangeTee in a report released on Fr…

Singapore inflation holds steady in November, with core at 5.1% and headline at 6.7% Headline inflation was unchanged from the previous month at 6.7%, with most broad categories seeing prices hold steady last month.

Singapore’s factory output shrinks by worse-than-expected 3.2% in November Output in the key electronics cluster continues to fall in November, contracting by 12.4%.

Banker bonuses go from boom to bust in jarring reversal US managing directors at Goldman Sachs can expect a 40-45% decline in average pay while that of Morgan Stanley senior bankers is forecast to slide 35-40%.

Tiong Seng’s Sloane Residences obtains TOP; close to 90% units sold The property, located at Balmoral Road, has seen a “sharp uptick” in buyer interest since achieving TOP on Nov 18, with Singaporeans making up more than…

SGX best performers boosted by M&As as companies restructure, go private Among the counters with a market capitalisation of at least S$300 million, the majority of the top 10 gainers for the year were helped by takeovers…