The Business Times

Jazzing up the traditional you tiao New audiences: In a collaboration with Cathay Cineplexes earlier this year, you tiao were sold as cinema snacks with a modern twist of chocolate hazelnut sauce or nacho cheese.

For unlimited leave policies to work in Singapore, culture and managers matter: HR analysts This has seen Accenture employees taking “almost double the amount of leave on average compared to before”, but it has also led…

#Brunch: Private-hire and ride-share cars compete for COEs and road space; but they can also help Singapore be car-lite COE prices are higher than they have ever been. One proposed solution is to create a separate COE ca…

Singapore, Australia to invest A$20 million in new green co-innovation programme for SMEs The funds will support SMEs from Singapore and Australia to engage in co-innovation activities and explore collaboration across gr…

AI leaders warn of ‘risk of extinction’ from the technology “Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks, such as pandemics and nuclear war.”

#BTOpinion: Golden Energy’s delisting: IFA opinion is faulty SGX should ask Gear and its IFA for a “reality check”, by considering if the exit offer on a standalone basis is fair and reasonable, says BT's Ben Paul.

#BTLifestyle: Istanbul, city of great art despite restrictions Despite political constraints, creativity finds ways to thrive in this historic city.

Exploring the possibilities of the King of Fruits It took a year of constant experimentation for the founders of Ms Durian to realize their mao shan wang durian whisky cake, while the duo also had to take private lessons…

#BTLifestyle: Singaporean-Indonesian couple elevate bak chor mee and kuih-kuih to new heights at Foliage The modest semi-fine eatery in Tanjong Pagar is run by a humble husband-and-wife team who follow their hearts and h…

South-east Asian tech giant Sea disbands investment arm: sources Sea Limited is winding down its investment arm, sources say, amid a cooling investment environment as macroeconomic and market uncertainty weigh on valuati…

Senate passes debt limit bill, staving off a calamitous default After weeks of political impasse, tense negotiations and mounting economic anxiety, the Senate on Thursday (Jun 1) night gave final approval to bipartisan l…

✍️Editorial: Wait and see: Malaysia’s renewed push for Johor-Singapore economic link There is much work to do - more efficient land-transport connectivity between Johor and Singapore is imperative, and Johor needs to ens…

#BTOpinion: Top Global is case study why firms should be made to sell their investment properties before going private Many societies are fraying because of rising inequality. The business elite should learn to exercise…

Developer sentiment mixed when it comes to new residential launch prices: poll Developer sentiment “softened visibly” in the first quarter of 2023, as developers appear to be cautious when it comes to the supply of units…

Taiwan shipping firms handing out mega bonuses to staff again Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp is awarding workers up to 30 months salary on their next payday - in addition to a year-end bonus worth 12 months of salary pa…

US Senate set to pass debt limit suspension bill Thursday night The US Senate is on track to pass a bill to lift the government’s US$31.4 trillion debt ceiling late on Thursday (Jun 1), Democratic Majority Leader Chuck S…

Keppel DC Reit manager appoints new CEO; outgoing chief moves to FLCAM Loh Hwee Long, who is currently overseeing data centre investments as chief investment officer at Keppel Corporation, will be replacing the current C…

Seatrium to replace Keppel DC Reit in STI Keppel DC Real Estate Investment Trust has been dropped from the Straits Times Index and will be on the reserve list.

RWS’ deputy CEO resigns Lam Yi Young, the deputy chief executive officer of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), has resigned less than six months after assuming his position.

CAG reverses losses to achieve net profit of S$33 million for FY 2022/23 Changi Airport Group posted a net profit of S$33 million for FY 2022/23 – reversing its S$838 million loss in the previous financial year – on the…

12 people charged after company bank accounts used to launder US$36 million in scam proceeds Around US$36 million was laundered through the compromised bank accounts, and came from both local and overseas victims of busi…

CapitaLand Investment hikes renewable energy target as part of refreshed 2030 sustainability masterplan CLI has increased its target from 35% and aims to reduce waste intensity by 20%, achieve 40% female representation i…

MAS issues prohibition order to six former Great Eastern agents for fraud, dishonest conduct The former agents – who were part of the same team in GEFA – engaged a third party to assist them in falsely inflating their bu…

PAP town councils to raise service and conservancy charges from July 1 The first increase, which takes effect from July 1, will have monthly fees rising by between S$0.70 and S$7.90 for HDB flats.

Jobs Transformation Map to boost retail sector with digital upskilling A new Jobs Transformation Map identifies four key trends to address, including shifts in consumer demands, new retail models, automation and data ana…

Crypto.com gets MAS licence to offer digital payment token services to Singapore customers This allows the company to continue to extend its digital payment token services to customers in Singapore, it said on Jun 1.

Disappointing returns cool China’s infrastructure Reit craze The underwhelming performance is a stark contrast to two years ago, when the first batch of nine such Reits became a big hit after opening for subscription in…

Commodities could pull back more this year as supply outpaces demand growth Commodity prices have historically had a negative correlation with the greenback, which has been strengthening.

PM Lee tests positive for Covid-19 again; doctors cite ‘rebound’ which occurs in 5 to 10% of cases PM Lee said in a Facebook post on Thursday morning that he feels fine, and that his doctors have advised him to self-isol…

Lee Foundation-linked company selling two Barker Road bungalows for S$32.2 million The two-and-a-half storey bungalows, which sit on a single land lot, were completed about 25 years ago, and have been well maintained.