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Year in review: Major headline-grabbing events of 2023 Bank busts, crime busts and war. The year 2023 may go down in history as a record-breaking one for global financial markets, and a nail-biting one for local politica…

SoftBank surges 7% after getting US$8 billion of T-Mobile stock The infusion of stock is likely to improve SoftBank’s balance sheet, while potentially presenting a pool of new capital to tap.

China’s BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s most popular EV maker The automaker is poised to surpass Tesla as the new worldwide leader in fully electric vehicle sales.

#BTOpinion: Government sustainability reports need to demonstrate greater clarity, better leadership The first disclosures by government agencies to trickle in have been underwhelming.

#BTOpinion: Brace for supply chain risks from conflict and climate change in 2024 Beyond man-made crises, climate change and severe weather events also pose unprecedented threats to global supply chains.

Economists expect MAS to stand pat in January review amid easing headline, core inflation Private-sector economists expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore to keep monetary policy settings unchanged in January, after…

En blocked: Collective sales at standstill though commercial deals stir interest This year, the market had a dismal success rate of 25 per cent.

Singapore’s November factory output marks two straight months of growth, up lower-than-expected 1% Manufacturing output gained 1 per cent on year in November, extending October’s surprise 7.6 per cent growth.

Uncertainty arises over Red Sea diversions, surcharges after Maersk’s U-turn Maersk announced on Christmas Eve that it was preparing to allow eastbound and westbound vessels to resume transit through the Red Sea.

Singapore’s headline, core inflation ease in November The lower headline inflation was due to lower inflation for retail and other goods, food, as well as electricity and gas.

In Hong Kong, Chinese tourists abandon luxury for thrift Gone are the days when mainland tourists splurged on luxury handbags, pricey gold watches and designer clothes.

No one wants used EVs, making new ones a tougher sell too Buyers are shunning them due to a lack of subsidies, a desire to wait for better technology and continued shortfalls in charging infrastructures.

JTC to reclaim 172ha of land in Tuas for industrial use, improved connections to Tuas Port The project will “meet land demand for future industrial uses as part of ongoing plans to rejuvenate the older parts of Jurong an…

Singapore ESG indices slightly outpace STI in 2023, buoyed by renewables Climate reporting and carbon tax will be key issues for ESG equity investors to watch in 2024.

3 predictions to help leaders succeed in an AI-driven workforce in 2024 Remember, AI is not a replacement for human expertise; rather, it is a co-pilot that can augment our skills.

Debt capital market set to pick up in 2024, driven by strong Asian fundamentals Singapore’s debt capital market activity in the first nine months of 2023 fell 28% year on year to a total of US$16.7 billion.

Warehouses shine on strong logistics demand; high rents face resistance in 2024 Business parks underperform in an otherwise firm industrial sector

Embarrassed by your cough? ‘Sick shaming’ leads to overuse of cold medicine We're already under pressure to show up for work and social gatherings, yet even the hint of a sniffle can be enough to brand someone an outcast…

The year’s top-performing S-Reit looks to repeat its act in 2024 Digital Core Reit beat out other Reits such as Mapletree Industrial Trust and Frasers Hospitality Trust; which were up 10.8% and 9% respectively.

OpenAI in talks to raise new funding at US$100 billion valuation If the funding round happens as planned, it would make the artificial intelligence (AI) darling the second-most valuable startup in the US.

Rising Indonesia presidential candidate pledges change from Widodo era “We offer the concept of equality in policymaking,” Baswedan, who is a former governor of Jakarta, said.

#BTLifestyle: Mod-Asian restaurant Imbue dazzles with execution but lacks direction Chef Lee Boon Seng’s new eatery combines European cooking with Asian influences but there are hits and misses, says BT's food critic Jai…

A retrospective perspective: how the global economy has changed in 35 years The three themes are the great disinflation, the rise of China, and the rise and rise of government debt.

#BTLifestyle: ’Tis the season for sustainable gifts Need last minute gift ideas? Go green with eco-conscious and purpose-driven options this Christmas.

How to start growing wealth in 2024 We don’t necessarily have to inherit it or be lucky. We just need a bit of grit and determination.

Not so festive for Singapore’s small retailers as outbound travel takes a toll The strong Singapore dollar is one likely reason for the sharp increase in outbound travel.

Indonesia economy to grow 5.2% in 2024 as investments pick up steam: Jokowi He said he remains bullish on the economy’s performance despite forecasts that Indonesia will face downside risks as the global commodity boom l…

China unveils new gaming curbs, sends tech stocks tumbling Following the news, Tencent dropped over 10 per cent in Hong Kong, while rival Netease was down more than 20%.

Malaysia’s inflation expands slower at 1.5% in November, beats economists’ forecast This was slower than the 1.7% forecast by 17 economists in a recent Reuters poll.