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Singapore to set up single gas buyer for power generation sector in 2024 This “more deliberate and coordinated” centralised approach is a long-term solution after staggering spikes in Singapore’s spot electricity prices…

Is Singapore’s unemployment rate in a ‘Goldilocks’ state? Singapore’s job market seems in good shape for now, but a low jobless rate is not the be-all and end-all for a healthy economy.

#BTLifestyle: Art provocations in Tanjong Pagar From AI-inspired artists to landscape pioneers, Tanjong Pagar Distripark galleries’ current shows are diverse and distinct.

Watch out, Lions: The Group of Death is coming to Kallang Singapore’s journey to the 2026 World Cup is a daunting one with South Korea, China and Thailand lying in wait.

Dealers go big on aftersales as margins shrink for new car sales More distributors such as Inchcape Singapore and Eurokars Group hike their investments in infrastructure and customer-facing initiatives.

#BTLifestyle: Ora Good Cat review: Purrsonality first, practicality second The Ora Good Cat might not catch mice, but it could snare buyers who want a playful electric car.

Why Singapore employers think they offer more flexibility than what staff experience One-third of employees would consider quitting if their flexible work arrangements were revoked.

Trust, integrity, good culture and values are ingredients for a successful banker: UOB’s Frederick Chin “Avoid being greedy, be professional, be honest with yourself, and work with conscience... If you practice those val…

Trialling the two-day workweek The researchers of the two-day workweek pilot saw "sharp rises in customer complaints, health-and-safety incidents, substance abuse and tooth decay."

#BTOpinion: MYAirline’s collapse a warning to carriers of greater turbulence amid strong greenback, fuel prices The impact on carriers in the budget and ultra-low-cost sector is particularly acute. Their tighter budget m…

The rise of the finfluencer “Young adults today are born in the digital age and we have to be pragmatic in recognising that they engage with information differently compared to the boomers or Gen X," says a regulatory ri…

#BTLifestyle: Access, exclusivity and experiences: What it’s like planning holidays for uber-rich travellers They are also generous tippers, handing out hundreds of US dollars to service staff, and request for the “best…

#BTLifestyle: Pho bo and banh mi star in Vietnamese-influenced eatery Lo Quay Some heart and soul definitely goes into the wagyu pho – an intense broth fragrant with tangerine peel.

Parliament to have full discussion of Israeli-Palestinian conflict in early Nov Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong noted that Singaporeans are following developments very closely, adding that MPs will register the concerns o…

Singapore dollar at all-time high against ringgit on policy gap The Singaporean dollar rose as high as 3.4826 versus the ringgit on Friday (Oct 20).

INFOGRAPHIC: 7 ways criminals launder money Here's how criminals can launder money, industries that are susceptible to such activities, and the red flags that companies should look out for.

Server outage that led to banking disruption caused by contractor’s error: Equinix The mistake created a technical issue with its chilled water system and caused some of the data centre’s halls to overheat, impacting its…

#Brunch: The hidden link between rice and climate change Rice cultivation accounts for 1.5 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions – almost on par with the aviation industry, by some estimates. So how can we make rice "gree…

Market will correctly value Sea’s business in long run, says CEO “The market may not recognise what we do immediately. In the short run, it is a volatile voting machine,” said CEO Forrest Li, quoting a shareholder letter…

Mega-cap China tech bears brunt of deepening foreigner exodus Tech names are being hit hardest, with companies including Tencent Holdings, Alibaba Group Holding and JD.com seeing the most selling.

Mixed sentiment for Singapore’s prime office market in Q3 Rents had risen 0.7 per cent in Q2, putting prime office rental growth at 1.1 per cent for the first three quarters of 2023.

Iras recovers S$79 million in taxes, penalties following audits on companies Understating or omitting income due to incomplete recording of revenue were among the four common tax filing mistakes made by companies.

President Tharman spent more than S$700,000 on presidential election campaign President Tharman’s election returns also included a list of donations. His campaign raised S$800,000 from seven individuals.

DBS PayLah! users unable to login to service on Friday The bank added that customers can still use their DBS Digibank apps to make payments via the Scan & Pay function, or pay with their DBS and POSB debit or credit card…

S-Reits could provide greater portfolio resilience as interest rates weigh on property plays The only two property-related stocks that have delivered a positive return so far this year are real estate agent PropNex and a…

Keppel full-year dividend set to hit S$2.70 amid stronger Q3 profit Keppel said it is working towards its next target of achieving an accumulative asset monetisation value of S$10 billion to S$12 billion at the end of 20…

Banking disruption: MAS orders probe, will take ‘appropriate supervisory action’ Citibank and DBS were not able to fully recover their systems within the required four-hour timeframe, MAS noted.

TikTok’s troubles in South-east Asia a test for its e-commerce future Malaysia has complained about defamatory and misleading content on TikTok, Indonesia about its impact on small businesses, and Vietnam about “toxic” c…

Discounted ticket bonanza unlikely to hit SIA’s yield, earnings: Phillip As the discounted tickets form only about 1% of SIA's annual sales, and if most of the destinations are short-haul, SIA's yield and earnings might…