The Business Times

#BTOpinion: As social inclusion becomes an ESG consideration, Singapore firms could improve on language inclusivity Until companies and organisations offer more linguistic options, a segment of Singapore’s population mus…

Prime residential prices to moderate in 2023 despite shrinking stock: Knight Frank “The low interest rate environment then encouraged buyers to make their purchases sooner rather than later, but the present high interest…

#BTLifestyle: How to make the most of your expensive COE in 2023 One way to console yourself about high COE prices? Get the most out of a certificate by applying it to the most worthwhile car

#BTOpinion: Link Reit’s entry into Singapore via Mercatus deal looks to be well-judged Link Reit’s entry into the suburban mall scene here ups the ante for existing players, given its track record in Hong Kong for mass-m…

✍️Editorial: China’s long-awaited reopening greeted with caution Having pulled through the pandemic at great cost, most countries simply want to be safe than sorry.

#BTOpinion: Why stock markets, including Singapore’s, should boom in 2023 For one, China’s loosening will boost Singapore GDP by 1.2%, according to industry watchers.

#BTLifestyle: 23 highlights of Singapore Art Week 2023 The debut of high-end art fair Art SG is expected to draw every single major South-east Asian art collector to these shores during its five-day run.

#Brunch: New tech may help fashion meet its green goals, but consumer behaviour must also change Consumers are looking to drop their expenditure on fast fashion and luxury in favour of second-hand items.

#BTLifestyle: No straight lines in this curved Tiong Bahru apartment “Curves are more soothing to the eye,” says its homeowner, a graphic designer.

Ant Group says Jack Ma to relinquish control of company This comes as Ant adjusts its voting rights structure.

#BTLifestyle: Poised Cantonese cooking with a healthy slant at Yue Bai Yue Bai is a Chinese restaurant so steeped in authentic Cantonese cooking philosophy and techniques, you barely notice how healthy the food actually…

Creative Tech sale, new strategic direction, board refresh could be on the cards One option could be for heirs of the late Sim Wong Hoo to stay invested and promote or hire a C-suite team to turn the company around.

With few entry tests, South-east Asia may gain most from China’s travel revival Newly mobile Chinese tourists will opt for “minimal hassle” and head for destinations that do not demand testing, which will in turn benefit…

From online to the malls, K-pop merchandise is making a big splash “My customers always tell me they can ‘feel’ their biases inside one of the albums,” says a shopowner who noted that fans prefer to be in a physical stor…

#Brunch: Singapore’s fashion scene is taking off, and some players are heading overseas For one retailer, orders for custom wedding attire made up nearly 90% of its sales last year, due to pent-up demand from couples who…

BT subscribers get exclusive discount for property outlook seminar If you are planning to buy a new home or invest in one this year, get your tickets for BT Property Outlook 2023 seminar today! The panel will comprise of…

Hospitality Reits to continue leading the way on return of China tourist dollar Far East Hospitality Trust, CDL Hospitality Trusts and CapitaLand Ascott Trust were the only S-Reits to see their unit prices close off the…

Olam Agri picks banks for US$1b Singapore listing Olam Group shares jumped as much as 3.4% on Friday, touching their highest intraday level in nearly six months.

#BTLifestyle: BMW teases a talking car that shifts colours like a chameleon A BMW moodmobile that talks back to you? We'll take it!

Sheng Siong to open 5th outlet in China Sheng Siong's China operations, all in Kunming, contributed 2.6% of total revenue of S$333.5 million for the third quarter of FY2022.

As growth slows but inflation stays high, all eyes on MAS’ next moves Economists are split on whether MAS will press on with further monetary tightening moves to control inflation or begin to loosen its grip so as to not…

PODCAST: Why digital-only banking Many misconceptions still surround digital banks but it is undeniable they are the way of the future. For more insights, we speak to Dwaipayan Sadhu, CEO of Trust Bank. This episode of F…

Amazon CEO says job cuts to exceed 18,000 roles The cuts, which amount to 6% of Amazon’s corporate workforce, will largely impact its e-commerce and human-resources departments.

Timeline: Creative Technology’s milestones through the years Creative Technology was the first Singaporean company to list shares on the Nasdaq in 1992.

Older resale flats favoured, thanks to their larger size and greater affordability The number of older flats sold as a proportion of all resale HDB flat types more than doubled from 15% in 2012 to 37% last month.

Refreshed industry map to boost wholesale trade’s internationalisation efforts The wholesale trade industry transformation map will create more than 10,500 new professionals, managers executives, and technicians (PMET) r…

#BTOpinion: A consummate entrepreneur, Sim Wong Hoo never U-turned from Creative Sim Wong Hoo never wavered from his belief in the value of Creative Technology's audio technology even after the Sound Blaster's heyday had…

Singapore’s latest six-month Treasury bill offers 4.2% yield The T-bills were around 2.6 times subscribed for the S$4.7 billion allotment in the latest auction.