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#SGBudget2023: 7 things to look out for in Budget 2023 We're just one day away from Budget day, and if you have not been following lookahead coverage up to this point, this handy list will get you up to speed. For more B…

Tomorrow is #SGBudget2023 Day, where Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will deliver his speech at 3:30pm. Stay with The Business Times as we bring you end-to-end coverage: 💻 VISIT our microsit…

Marina Bay Sands facing further delays to S$4.5b expansion plans Construction of the new facilities has been pushed back more than once due to the onset of the pandemic.

Co-living here to stay amid soaring housing costs: NUS poll Not just a passing fad: More than half of the survey respondents believe that co-living will become a permanent fixture in the local property market.

#SGBudget2023 lookahead: Productivity is not enough – to tackle costs, Budget 2023 can offer help with sustainability If productivity improvements hit a limit, then offsetting the inescapable reality of rising labour cos…

Singapore’s export growth slows to 3% in 2022; expected to be flat or decline in 2023 Most of Singapore’s key trade partners, including the US, eurozone and Asean-5, are expected to grow at a slower pace in 2023, except…

Singapore’s 2022 GDP growth lower than advance estimates at 3.6%, 2023 forecast kept at 0.5-2.5% GDP growth in Q4 came in at 2.1% year on year, moderating from the 4% expansion seen in the previous quarter.

DBS raises dividends amid record Q4 profit; CEO expects FY2023 outlook to remain robust On top of a final dividend of S$0.42 per share, which is S$0.06 higher than its previous payout, DBS’ board has recommended a specia…

Sembmarine defends EGM decision, management performance after Sias queries While several key projects were delayed and not profitable, Sembmarine’s board said it recognises that the management “did its utmost to achieve…

8,000 layoffs don’t exactly scream family values In firing tens of thousands of workers, Silicon Valley is proving that the big happy tech family utopia never existed and it’s long past time to lose that tired trope.

#BTOpinion: Fed’s inflation fight making painless headway, but investors should not quickly jump into stocks Despite signs of inflation abating, BT's Ben Paul explains why he may resist the urge to jump into the market i…

Scam victims in S’pore lost S$660.7 million in 2022, almost S$1.3 billion in past two years More than 53% of scam victims were between 20 and 39 years old - contrary to popular belief that it was mostly the elderly who f…

#BTLifestyle: Love that stands the test of time Wear your heart on your wrist this Valentine’s Day.

The world’s richest person is trying to head off a succession battle At 73, Bernard Arnault has a US$196 billion fortune, five children and a drive to avoid the infighting that plagues so many dynasties.

#BTOpinion: Amid excitement over tourism rebound, don’t overlook industrial S-Reit resilience With prices and rentals of industrial properties rising for nine straight quarters, it is foolish to overlook industrial S-Rei…

SingPost on expansion track in fast-growing Australia market with latest acquisition Expansion in Australia is helping to make up for the lack of growth opportunities in Singapore, as SingPost transforms into an internat…

#SGBudget2023 lookahead: More firms want support to expand overseas, lower foreign worker levies in Budget 2023: UOB survey With inflation remaining high, many businesses are concerned about the rising cost of raw materi…

#BTLifestyle: Dhaka’s growing stake in the art world In an ocean of biennales and triennales, the Dhaka Art Summit distinguishes itself with a significant number of newly commissioned works and an emphasis on South Asian…

#BTThrive: "I joined a tech company and all I got was this lousy t-shirt." The bloodbath from the tech layoffs is still far from over. If you are worried about getting laid off, find out from our newsletter how to beat t…

#BTOpinion: GuocoLand’s aim at more modest tenants for Beach Rd project could optimise recurring income By design or default? There are few flashy names and no super anchor tenant, but GuocoLand has achieved pre-commitme…

#BTLifestyle: Finding a love match for Valentine’s Day and beyond Revenge socialising: Singles are out in force during this festive season, and more matchmaking apps and services are leaning into that desire, says BT's M…

#BTLifestyle: Love, set and mismatch at Ms. Maria & Mr. Singh Gaggan Anand’s newest venture is an awkward fusion of Indian and Mexican cooking, says our resident food critic Jaime Ee who rates it 5.5/10.

Commentary: One-time passwords marked ‘Likely-SCAM’ could breed complacency Using SMSes is weak as an authentication factor, and users may need to accept some inconveniences in exchange for stronger protections for their…

#BTWealth: Seeking luxe real estate While Singapore boasts some of the highest land costs in the world, UHNW clients may struggle to find aspirational apartment homes here on par with those in New York's Park Avenue, Lon…

Singaporeans flock to foreign currency to lock in top interest rates Singaporeans are increasingly turning to foreign currency investments to take advantage of the strong local currency and protect their cash from inflat…

Over 14,000 engaged in Forward Singapore; next phase to delve into issues and solutions: DPM Wong “In the next phase of the exercise, we will go deeper into specific issues and co-create solutions with all of you,” said…

#Brunch: Reality check on housing dreams After failing in their BTO bid for the 6th time, a young couple turned to the resale market, but kept getting outbid by other buyers. “Our offer was not very far – like S$10,000 b…

Tin Pei Ling moves to less visible Grab role amid public disquiet “The discourse has led us to pause and reflect on how we can create an environment where Tin can serve effectively in both her roles as an MP as well as r…