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Fare hike could lift ComfortDelGro’s FY2024 profit to S$11 million: DBS In DBS’ view, the upcoming fare hike, coupled with higher train ridership, will allow SBS Transit’s train services segment to become profitable in F…

Not all bankers must be trained in banking, says OCBC’s Bojan Blecic “One or two more bankers in a whole building won’t really make a big difference. But a few people that have a slightly different perspective, or see th…

How to be a good leader? Be a good human, says LinkedIn’s Dan Shapero “My best career decisions have often been made because I met someone I thought I could learn from," says LinkedIn COO Daniel Shapero who once stepped…

#BTOpinion: Why buy Singapore office and retail assets at below borrowing costs? Skinny yields on CBD office buildings in Singapore can be justified, as many knowledge workers spend much time working out of physical offi…

SingPost bumps up domestic postage rate by 65% From Oct 9, standard regular mail rates will increase by S$0.20 to S$0.51 from the current S$0.31.

Raffles Medical eyes China healthcare growth but stays prudent on expansions “Healthcare is all about the number of headcounts,” says group executive chairman Dr Loo Choon Yong, adding that there are bigger populations e…

🎙BT Future of Finance: How tech will change the future of financial services (Ep 1) During these volatile times, Singaporeans are worried about their finances. Jacquelyn Tan, head of group personal finances at UOB, shar…

Island View condo launched for en bloc sale at S$575 million The S$575 million price tag works out to a land rate of S$1,623 per square foot per plot ratio.

Singapore public transport fares to rise by up to 11 cents for adults from Dec 23 The overall cost of bus and train rides will go up by 7%.

Smaller contractors may be hit harder by new requirement for suitable accommodation Dormitory costs have risen from S$420 per bed per month in the first quarter of this year to about S$600 currently, notes an observer.

New Prime and Plus flats will have greater fiscal impact as more subsidies to be disbursed HDB recorded a S$3.85 billion deficit in its Home Ownership Programme in FY2021/2022.

#BTOpinion: Apple’s sustainability show cannot hide that bottom line is at the heart of its initiatives Apple's admirable sustainability initiatives will probably not be as potent a driver of its stock price over the nex…

OK Lim’s Third Avenue GCB for sale at S$30 million Spanning a total gross floor area of about 10,000 sq ft, the property sits on a 14,576 sq ft plot and is located at 20 Third Avenue.

Changi clocks over half a million passenger movements between Singapore and China in August In August, China became the third-largest market for Changi, contributing to 10% of the total passenger traffic, after Indonesia…

Singtel to sell 20% stake in regional data centre business to KKR for S$1.1 billion Global investment firm KKR will have the option to increase its stake to 25% by 2027 at the pre-agreed valuation.

Singapore’s key exports down 20.1% in August in 11th straight month of decline Singapore's non-oil domestic exports slid 20.1% in August, extending July’s 20.3% contraction

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz wins 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz wins the Singapore Grand Prix, which attracted a higher-than-anticipated turnout of 264,108 people over the past three days.

Lessons from the late Elizabeth Sam and Gloria Lee Learn the ropes from anyone willing to help or guide you, and tap their underestimation of you to surprise them with your competence, then surpass their expectations.

Over 3,500 new private homes set to be launched in Q4 Analysts expect new launch prices to hold at current levels; projects to be pegged above S$2,000 psf.

Energy transition could rock Singapore’s star energy & chemicals sector Experts say that journey could take at least two decades, however, and oil and gas will play an important role in the global energy mix through 2050…

#BTLuxe: Sonia Cheng: Building a family’s legacy in hotels and jewellery Sonia Cheng, CEO of Rosewood Hotel Group and scion of one of Hong Kong’s richest families, transformed a regional hospitality business into a globa…

#BTLifestyle: An afternoon of wine and art with BT The Business Times readers are invited to enjoy a great selection of wine while learning about art.

#BTLuxe: Mile & Apo: It takes two to triumph Mile and Apo, Thai stars from hit TV show KinnPorsche, have risen from relative obscurity to become the new ambassadors of Dior.

#BTOpinion: Companies may be only as ‘good’ as their controlling shareholders allow them to be Will the day ever come when the interests of these controlling shareholders diverge from those of minority investors?

As interest rates stay elevated, investors must consider impact on bottom lines Investors could examine whether companies have the ability to reduce debt or obtain competitive funding to mitigate the impact of higher rat…

Over 25,000 companies get help from SME Centres in 2022 “The increasing uncertainty in the global landscape really underscores the urgency for companies to bolster their resilience by diversifying, and also expanding int…

More insurance plans for EVs, but charging-specific coverage remains rare EV-specific insurance is more complex than insurance for normal cars because the EV itself and its charging station are considered separate in ter…

#BTLuxe: Cedric Grolet: A pastry chef with a passion for fruit Cedric Grolet Singapore occupies a prime spot at the COMO Group’s new multi-concept flagship, COMO Orchard. Be prepared to queue for your croissant.

Adidas releases US$500 running shoe as fall marathon season starts The Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1 is Adidas’ lightest ever racing shoe.