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CLI sets up new lodging private fund with US$600 million target in equity CLI will hold a 20% sponsor stake in the fund, and the remaining 80% will go to third-party institutional investors.

Six government agencies to refund GST wrongly charged on 18 regulatory fees The amount of GST wrongly charged to individuals and non-GST registered businesses is estimated at about S$1.5 million a year.

Property stamp duty collection up 1.7% to S$4.51 billion in first 9 months of FY2023 Property tax takings grew 12.6% to almost S$3.4 billion, after both tax rates and property annual values (AVs) were hiked upwards in 20…

Thailand’s pitching US$28 billion land bridge to the world, but foreign investors not ready to bite The absence of a full-scale feasibility study, a lack of transparency, and uncertainty over the project’s profitability…

#BTOpinion: Even if US-China tensions are manageable, a rough ride may be in store for listed equities Ageing populations; higher interest rates, inflation and taxes; upheaval in the job market; and higher returns from l…

Singapore firms see silver lining as Q4 performance downturn eases: BT-SUSS poll “Improving business indicators in the survey suggest that the Singapore economy is on the mend and recovering from the weak patch seen in t…

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Indonesia’s consumer companies to ride on election spending, populist policies Within the consumer sector, staples such as food and beverages as well as fast-moving goods will benefit the most from direct cash assistance…

Japan GDP set to confirm slip to world’s fourth-largest economy Figures for the calendar year are almost certain to show the value of output falling behind Germany’s in dollar terms.

#BTOpinion: End of pandemic boom may push some food delivery firms into survival mode Should these platforms fail to chart a path to profitability, it seems likely that closure or consolidation is on the cards, with food…

How China built BYD, its Tesla killer Based in Shenzhen, the hub of China’s electronics industry, BYD has shown how Chinese carmakers can tap the country’s dominance of electrical products.

#BTOpinion: Wee Cho Yaw’s business legacy may live on longer in property than in banking Among Wee’s key businesses, property might be the most suited for the family to continue owning and managing for generations to com…

Why a Toyota costs S$200,000 in Singapore What exactly are we paying for when we purchase a car in Singapore? BT looks at the various taxes and fees on cars here, and how prices compare to other major cities.

The S&P 500 just topped 5,000. Should you buy now? Here is how market strategists and wealth advisers suggest framing things.

#BTOpinion: Wee Cho Yaw was all the governance UOB needed Regulators should not assume that introducing more provisions in the CG Code will somehow turn every “bad” company into a “good” company.

Active or passive investing? How choosing got so hard The decades-long debate over the virtues of active versus passive investing shifted abruptly in 2022. High inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty d…

#BTOpinion: Make your company’s data accessible to all to create business impact In Singapore, businesses have an unprecedented opportunity to capture global growth and establish themselves as industry leaders. When it c…

Are prices soaring in the Year of the Dragon? BT looks at how Chinese New Year goods have been affected by persistent inflation.

#BTOpinion: Mass layoffs shouldn’t be routine Regular layoffs are a perfect example of a widespread yet deeply corrosive business practice. They hurt people, companies and society.

#BTLifestyle: Cote Steakhouse gives Korean BBQ a New York accent and party vibe The new Como Orchard restaurant is more of a place to be than to eat, says our food critic Jaime Ee.

#BTLifestyle: Foreign relations: An ambassador’s CNY The EU ambassador to Singapore shares her enthusiasm for the festive season.

#BTLifestyle: Architects Neri & Hu find inspiration in Shanghai The successful designer couple reflects on Chinese New Year and how living in China and their Asian heritage influence their work.

China AI game trains young people to face nosy relatives during Chinese New Year The new game, which uses an AI chatbot to simulate the barrage of squirm-inducing questions young people can expect to face – “Got a partne…

Year of the Dragon: A time for reflection and setting goals As we make plans for the upcoming year, perhaps it is also a good time to start thinking beyond our short-term goals.

Hyundai picks JPMorgan, Citi to accelerate US$3 billion India IPO: sources The company plans to file regulatory papers in India by May to June for approval, sources said.

#BTOpinion: Is there room for me in the AI-driven future workplace? It’s essential to approach the integration of AI into the workforce thoughtfully. Instead of fearing mass job displacement, we should focus on how to re…

Swee Heng targets nine more stores in 2024, to invest in new production facility The heritage bakery is expanding its offerings to meet changing tastes and plans to open nine more stores across its five brands this year.

#BTOpinion: China’s recovery road map in the Year of the Dragon Growing consumption as a share of GDP as well as improved regulation and corporate governance should help create a solid foundation for a sustained recovery…

Muppets, military men and mental health A recent casual question by Elmo on X about people's well-being elicited an unexpected torrent of responses.