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Sembcorp, Keppel, YTL consortiums among Singapore’s 6 shortlisted ammonia developer candidates They are vying to provide a low- or zero-carbon ammonia solution for power generation and bunkering on Jurong Island, industr…

More than motoring at Tokyo show as vehicle makers share plans for aviation, AI In a departure from the usual run of concept cars, Subaru showcased a concept electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.

MAS, IMDA seek industry views on proposal for banks, telcos to share responsibility in scam losses Financial institutions and telecommunications companies may soon have to share the responsibility of losses by victims of…

Rolls-Royces, Porsche 911 seized from Bukit Timah GCB previously occupied by Su Jianfeng Four cars were seized from the Good Class Bungalow previously occupied by Su Jianfeng, one of the 10 foreign nationals linked to th…

[Editorial] It’s a shame that ‘carry some cash’ is such good advice MAS has counselled the public to “carry some cash” as a contingency for outages. The problem is not that this is bad advice, but that it is very good ad…

High Street Centre up for sale again at lower S$748 million reserve price This is 6.5% lower than the S$800 million reserve price when it was first launched for sale in mid-2020.

#BTOpinion: GuocoLand should shrink its geographical footprint and focus purely on Singapore Are GuocoLand’s foreign ventures worth the effort? Its Singapore assets contribute the bulk of profits and look to be more prod…

Punggol to host Singapore’s largest vehicle-to-grid testbed from November The technology can help Singapore better balance electricity demand and supply.

Singapore LNG to develop second liquefied natural gas terminal: Lawrence Wong The new terminal will meet Singapore’s demand for natural gas entirely by LNG and enhance Singapore’s position as a key LNG trading hub.

Money-laundering bust blows chill into Singapore’s luxury residential space “For now, everyone is on high alert... Investors want to see how the market goes in terms of prices, and are waiting to see the full extent of t…

Ringgit hits new low of RM3.50 against Singapore dollar; economists expect downward trend to continue Since the start of the year, the ringgit has fallen by nearly 6.6% against the Singapore dollar, from RM3.2742 on Janu…

VietJet’s billionaire founder sued in Singapore over 4 leased planes after loan default VietJet Aviation and its founder are among 11 parties that are being sued in Singapore over allegedly conspiring to block the releas…

Hong Kong PE firm paying S$460 million for stake in Singapore heart, cancer centres Templewater, a private equity Hong Kong-based firm will acquire OncoCare Medical and Novena Heart Centre in Singapore.

The COE brake on car sales From the Suzuki Swift to the Peugeot 3008, here are five Category A car models that are sold by dealers at razor-thin margins.

Residents to be rewarded for cutting electricity usage during peak periods under pilot programme Households that reduce their energy usage when alerted will receive financial incentives.

#BTExplains: The history and evolution of Singapore’s road pricing systems Singapore’s first road pricing system began in 1975 with the Area Licensing System that levied a charge – initially S$3 a day – to enter the Cent…

Japan’s ‘name-and-shame’ fix for listco valuation is short-term, may not work in Singapore While shame is “a pretty powerful weapon” in Japanese culture, the Singapore market would suffer from a loss of investor confiden…

#BTOpinion: Property groups may gain by selling Singapore assets now to buy assets overseas later The time may soon be right for strong players to seize distressed property opportunities in markets such as Australia, Chi…

Panellists urge Singapore firms to play the long game in Vietnam, build trust with partners “When we do business in Vietnam, it’s not about how good we are, or what services we offer; it’s about how long we are in this c…

Singapore to import low-carbon electricity from Vietnam This marks Singapore's fourth cross-border electricity contract with its regional neighbours, in its bid to decarbonise the power sector.

Singapore banks likely to report slower growth for Q3 amid weak loans, flattish net interest margins Earnings are expected to be weighed down by weak loans and minimal expansion in net interest margins, analysts say.

How to cool a city: The Singapore experience Air temperature measurements show that Singapore’s Bishan Park can be 3 degrees cooler than high-density residential blocks in the middle of the city.

Dementia cover: Need versus want Dementia exacts a toll on the sufferer, families and society at large. Insurance can help to alleviate caregiving costs, but watch the fine print.

How do we make accountancy great again in Singapore? Singapore is so short of qualified accountants that a committee was convened by the government to brainstorm ways to attract more talent. How did we get here?

ERP 2.0 On-Board Unit rollout begins in November Installation of the new On-Board-Unit that supports Electronic Road Pricing 2.0 begins next month with fleet vehicles.

HDB to focus on housing needs of singles in survey of 8,600 households Singles aged between 21 and 54 years old, who do not own an HDB flat, can soon share their views on marriage as well as their housing needs and aspir…

Executive condo sellers remain among top profit gainers in Q3 Prime properties chalked up the biggest losses – losing between S$267,648 and S$700,000 in value – and accounted for the majority of loss-making deals.

Singapore headline inflation edges up to 4.1% in September; though core inflation drops to 3% Although crude oil prices have risen in recent months, global prices for most food commodities have continued to moderate.

Does the COE system need a radical overhaul? A look at three alternatives Create a separate COE category for PHVs or tax car usage more than ownership? Here are some suggested policy amendments worth considering.

#BTOpinion: Strong US dollar complicates outlook for Asia It seems likely that regional currencies will suffer continued weakness and volatility as US monetary policy remains restrictive.