The Business Times

Enterprise Singapore opens third US office in San Francisco San Francisco was chosen because of the “very rich innovation ecosystem” in the Bay Area, says Enterprise Singapore CEO Lee Chuan Teck.

Former Workers’ Party MP Yaw Shin Leong dies at 47 An obituary posted on Yaw’s Facebook and LinkedIn accounts stated that he died on Nov 10. No cause of death was stated.

At least S$3.7 million lost to rental scams in H1 2023 At least 616 victims fell prey to rental scams - a jump from the same period last year, when there were 360 cases involving at least S$1.2 million in losses.

Sea posts US$143.9 million loss for Q3 2023 with focus on e-commerce growth The loss missed analysts’ consensus of a profit of US$102 million as the company shifts its focus to growth for its e-commerce segment.

Property agencies ink MOU to adopt co-broking best practices, resolve disputes Under the best practices guide laid out by the Singapore Estate Agents Association, property agents should agree upon how commission is share…

Rolex, Patek prices hit fresh two-year lows: Subdial Index The declines follow a massive surge in prices to record levels for the most in-demand Rolex, Patek and Audemars Piguet models during the pandemic.

SIA, Scoot to replace 5% of total fuel requirements with sustainable fuels by 2030 SIA and Scoot say sustainable fuels are critical to the group’s goals of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Sentosa on track to power the island with clean energy Solar panels have been installed across 46 locations on Sentosa island, and close to 6.6 gigawatt hours of clean energy is expected to be produced annually.

Can management changes help YZJ Financial realise value? A key question for investors would be whether a leaner management team would still be able to deliver on YZJ Financial’s existing plans.

Acer-backed Winking Studios aims to grow global reach with Singapore IPO Johnny Jan, chief executive of Winking, is hopeful of Winking’s visibility on the SGX, given that it is the first gaming-related company to list on…

The ‘epidemic of stress’ plaguing Singaporean workers Almost half of Singaporeans openly admit that their mental health is negatively impacting their work productivity, according to research.

#BTOpinion: Space out tender closings of state land sales to maximise proceeds, manage risk Expect developers to be aggressive in pricing new homes. They may try to price each unit in a condominium development as high as…

#BTExplains: Three indicators to identify stress in the banking system, and what they show now A high non-performing loan ratio is one indicator of a stressed banking system. What are the other key areas investors should…

Manpower, materials shortages ease, but construction costs expected to continue rising Skilled labour shortage and dormitory space shortages have placed upward pressure on overall construction costs.

UK's Sunak brings back Cameron, sacks interior minister in latest reset It was the latest reset for a prime minister whose party is badly lagging the Labour Party before an election expected next year.

Good time to lock in high-quality bond yields It’s time to take stock of opportunities and pick assets where you are well-compensated for the risk. Investment-grade bonds are worth a look.

Looking to connect better with your team? Try writing a user guide – on how to work with you A user guide can be a great way to get everyone on the same page by informing your team how you work and interact best.

‘The investment we make will pay off’: 3 Singaporean leaders explain why they’re prioritising mental health “One week into my role, we had to force everybody out of the office and to work from home. That was a big challe…

‘Not an elite sport’: Golf Week in Singapore to showcase appeal to all The Singapore Golf Association said it is trying its best to ensure that the local golf population does not dwindle further, but in fact will even in…

Heightened caution at Singapore banks as market uncertainties creep up despite resilient Q3 earnings “Rising asset quality risks will remain a key theme to watch in 2024, where we could see banks having to set aside more…

Pessimism deepens among Singapore firms after poorer Q3: BT-SUSS Activity will continue to be lacklustre due to weak external demand in an elevated interest rate environment, and low business and consumer confidence in C…

CapitaLand’s J’den sells 88% of 368 units on launch day at average of S$2,451 psf All 148 units of the one-bedroom, one-bedroom with study and two-bedroom types in J'den have been sold.

Forget the S&P 500. Pay attention to the S&P 493 Stripped of the tech behemoths, the S&P 493 looks much older and is less susceptible to the market’s changing mood.

#BTLifestyle: Lee Bul at STPI: Crafting dreamscapes and dystopias The 59-year-old artist's latest sets of prints at STPI, Singapore’s most international gallery, are captivating as they hint at societies in chaos and tur…

Clearer adoption pathways needed for healthtech startups to scale in Asia Startups in the healthtech space need to get buy-in from healthcare practitioners and regulatory bodies – both private and public.

Getting the adrenaline rush from start to finish "We need to make discerning choices about the genres we want to spend our time and effort on, and decide which ones make the most sense for Singapore as a destination," sa…

Enhancing your retirement planning with CPF By understanding its nuances and limitations, savvy investors can use their CPF to construct a robust, diversified portfolio, blending local offerings with other assets held ou…

✍️Editorial: President in global roles: Government must convince citizens of the benefits Would there be conflicts of interest? Singapore may be obliged to accept recommendations made by international bodies where the pr…