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#BTLifestyle: Transparency and light: A protruding ‘barn’ atop a house with surprises inside From its impressive New York-style loft and dramatic stairway to an eye-catching attic, this house in Upper Paya Lebar delivers…

#BTLifestyle: Like it or not, gender-neutral clothes are coming for you It’s good for gender equality, diversity goals and the environment, say advocates.

#BTLifestyle: Massimo Bottura and the importance of knowing where you come from The celebrated Italian chef has earned international awards and fame, but his heart and work remain firmly rooted to the place of his birth,…

NerdBaker Christopher Tan returns with new cookbook NerdBaker 2 helps similar-minded home bakers stretch into new techniques and ingredients.

#BTLifestyle: Former Zouk morphs into mod-Asian Jiak Kim House, serving laksa pasta and mushroom bak kut teh Housed in heritage surroundings, the colonial-style eatery serves food that’s promising, but tends to overwhelm…

Foreign investment flows into China shrink 19.9% in Jan-Feb Overseas firms have turned sour on China since it enacted ultra-strict Covid curbs during the pandemic then suddenly abandoned them in late 2022, with concerns…

No Signboard sells ‘No Signboard’ trademarks to GuGong in settlement deal The company announced that it will sell its “No Signboard” trademarks to GuGong for S$10,000.

Insead, with new dean, makes big push to meet demand for sustainability-focused leaders Singapore remains very important to the business school’s commitment to growing its presence in Asia, says Francisco Veloso.

#Brunch: Stay awhile: How long-stay serviced apartments may change the housing landscape The new long-stay serviced apartment format will have implications on Singapore’s rental market, but is likely to be a boon to deve…

Malaysia’s brain drain conundrum Less attractive salaries at home and sweeter opportunities abroad are deepening Malaysia’s brain drain woes, according to a recent survey by the Department of Statistics Malaysia.

Reddit shares end trading up 48% in market debut Reddit, which has not turned an annual profit since launching in 2005, lured investors by positioning its content as training grounds for artificial intelligence (AI) prog…

Singapore S$15.5 million penthouse sale flops after three auctions The five-bedroom suite at the St Regis Residences, with a private pool and a 180-degree panoramic view, received no offers during its third auction by re…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Marco Polo Marine, Cordlife, No Signboard Top stories 1. Companies: No Signboard controlling shareholders offload all shares for S$500,000; executive chairman resigns 2. Crypto…

Four Cordlife directors, former group chief arrested amid CAD probe The troubled cord-blood bank said this was related to an offence connected to potential breaches of disclosure obligations by Cordlife.

Over half of Singapore workers lack trusted workplace relationships, feel isolated Younger workers are also more likely to lack both close personal and workplace relationships.

Private healthcare providers brace for higher costs amid global shortage of nurses Private players may have to up the ante to keep their headcount, noted analysts who spoke to The Business Times.

#BTOpinion: The post-Covid run in hospitality Reits may look tired but don’t discount it getting a second wind With the draw of more mega events to come – as well as, perhaps, the long-awaited return of China tourists –…

Regional markets rally after dovish Fed outcome; analysts stay positive on Asia equities While the move was widely anticipated, markets likely reacted positively to the Fed’s decision to maintain three cuts this year des…

Cordlife substantial shareholders submit separate EGM requisition notices to remove directors in tussle Beleagured cord-blood bank Cordlife is now embroiled in a shareholder dispute, with two substantial shareholders sep…

Jurong Lake District: Examining the master-developer model To be completed over the next 10 to 15 years, the proposed development will kick-start JLD’s transformation with 146,000 square metres (sq m) of office space, an…

Undervalued Singtel needs boost from stronger Optus performance: analysts Analysts believe that Singtel’s shares remain undervalued. They added that it would take a stronger recovery from Optus for markets to have greate…

UOB chief Wee Ee Cheong’s 2023 salary up 11.9% to S$15.9 million Wee’s annual remuneration included a base pay of S$1.2 million, a bonus of S$14.7 million and benefits-in-kind and other transport-related benefits amounti…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Olam, No Signboard Top stories 1. Interest rates: US Federal Reserve sees three rate cuts in 2024 but a more shallow easing path 2. Real estate: Real estate execs concerned abo…

Philippines’ growth to stay ‘stronger for longer’ in 2024: economists Consumer spending, favourable demographics and rising income will continue to drive growth amid inflationary risks.

Real estate executives concerned about oversupply of property agents: NUS Despite a slowing domestic property market brought about by April 2023’s cooling measures and higher-than-longer interest rates, the population of…

Prudential posts 43% rise in FY2023 new business profit The new business profit for health and protection products increased 34% on the year while that for savings product grew by 54%.

Malaysian economy expected to grow 4-5% in 2024: Bank Negara The central bank also projected headline inflation to average between 2 and 3.5% in 2024 amid contained cost pressures from easing global supply conditions.

New regulations won’t halt decline in taxi population, say industry watchers The new regulations do not address the underlying reason for the fall in taxis: a shift in commuter preferences towards ride-hailing.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Wilmar, CLI, FLCT, Frasers Hospitality Trust, Second Chance Top stories 1. Chinese tourists return: Singapore scores early win in race for Chinese tourist dollars 2. Layoffs: S…