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Singapore GDP grows 3.8% in 2022, as Q4 moderates to 2.2%: flash estimates Singapore's economy expanded 3.8% in 2022, making last year’s GDP slightly better than the official forecast of “around 3.5%” by the Ministry of…

Keppel forging ahead with transformation plan, asset monetisation efforts Keppel is “well on track” to exceed its target to monetise S$3 billion to S$5 billion by end-2023, says chief executive Loh Chin Hua.

Regulatory, economic uncertainties muddy 2023 demand outlook for ESG funds While the amount of new capital going into ESG funds may have slowed, the interest in responsible investing remains high, says an observer.

Vietnam startup Airlios poised to launch South-east Asia’s first flying car The prototype has flown 33 km in 20 minutes and rises up to 120 metres – roughly the height of a 23-storey building – on a single charge.

Apac Realty sees advantage in its ‘ultimate agent training’ and a super-app to help with analytics Marcus Chu, chief executive of real estate services provider Apac Realty, aims to beef up his sales force through trainin…

RWS launched inaugural football clinic with former Man U player Former Manchester United’s defender Mikael Silvestre trains 30 children from families in need under the People’s Association and SportCares.

As startups shed fat, investors turn optimistic about deploying capital Prices should come back closer to earth from the stratospheric heights of 2021 while investors will probaby focus more on evaluating risks, say obse…

#BTOpinion: Is tech consolidation an opportunity for investors? Before jumping on beaten down tech stocks, carefully consider if they have already seen their best days

Xi warns of tough Covid fight with China economy on back foot “Since Covid-19 struck, we have put the people first and put life first all along.. We have now entered a new phase of Covid response where tough challenges r…

Bleak outlook for Singapore’s electronics, semicon manufacturing amid global slowdown With electronics comprising 40% of total manufacturing, the overall sector may only rebound in 2024 when the global economy improves,…

GIC is most active state-owned investor for fourth year running: report GIC's joint acquisition of real estate investment trust Store Capital alongside private equity firm Oak Street is the third-largest transaction made…

2022 has been a year of brutal inflation In 2023, fears of inflation may give way to concerns about unemployment.

Over S$1 million lost to phishing scams involving fake buyers on Carousell in December The victims were asked to key in their banking details on spoofed websites to facilitate the receipt of payment from fake buyers.

India and China – a 2023 tale of two markets Will the current reopening of the Chinese economy put an end to India’s outperformance? That will be a question for global investors in 2023.

OxPay eyes new markets and merchants to grow its revenue OxPay, which is working on collaborations with Visa, Mastercard and banks, said it is “very confident” that it can “easily double” its payment touch points by end-…

Manila New Year’s Day flights suspended on technical issues The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is putting in place emergency protocols to enable flights to resume as soon as possible.

Art auction to raise funds for BT’s charity 17-year-old Rui Xi Yap wins the top prize in the Canvas category for this painting depicting the bond between a grandparent and grandchild sewing together. It's one of the artw…

#BTLifestyle: 2023: A make-or-break year for Singapore art market 2023 is set to be critical year for Singapore’s art market as the faltering of Hong Kong’s art market means Singapore gains. But can it hold those gains?

#BTLifestyle: Go forth and travel in 2023 Never mind global uncertainty – revenge travel isn’t abating anytime soon, say three travel experts.