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Gojek and ComfortDelGro Taxi to send untaken rides to each other’s platforms Move will help ensure more availability and shorter waiting times during non-peak hours.

Pundits divided on Bank Indonesia’s next move as rupiah hovers at multi-year low While the country was expected to see interest rates ease this year, that is no longer an option given the central bank’s need to cushion a…

SG fintech firm Bambu shuts down after missing profit targets, says founder A source close to the company told Tech in Asia that an investor “pulled the rug because the market was down and the burn was not reducing enoug…

SGX focuses on shareholder value as it proposes rules to facilitate shareholder-requisitioned meetings “We are working on improving the quality of the board, empowering shareholders, and changing market mechanisms to dri…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Clar, Keppel Reit, ESR-Logos Reit, Nanofilm, LHN Top stories 1. International: Malaysia to build region’s largest chip design park in bid for top startup-hub status 2. Property…

PODCAST: Did you know that it costs thousands of dollars a month to pay for caregiving when you’re disabled? Find out how to protect yourself in the event of disability. This episode is brought to you by Great Eastern. #…

#BTOpinion: Too many property agents? Cap commissions on home sales Agencies should do fine with commission rates capped at 1.5%.

URA releases reserve list site in Zion Road after developer commits to bid at least S$604.6 million Minimum offer of S$1,080 psf ppr is about 10 per cent under Zion Road site awarded last week.

‘Heavy congestion’ in South-east Asia transhipment ports prompts feeder operators to levy surcharge Vessels could be delayed at Singapore port by three days in the week to Apr 15, data from logistics platform GoComet sho…

Brokers woo ‘snowball’ buyers with 40% returns after China stock market rout Brokerages are fighting to win back snowball investors after the market rout earlier this year, when most products fell through levels that thr…

DBS puts 46 retail units, HDB shops on market for S$210 million The units, previously occupied by full-service bank branches, are in places such as Bishan, Jurong West and Thomson Plaza.

South-east Asia’s sinking currencies raise spectre of ’97/98 financial crisis But, pundits say the events unfolding now are not quite the same and a crisis akin to the Asian Financial Crisis is unlikely.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: DBS, Wilmar, Sheng Siong, Sabana Reit, Cordlife, Soup Holdings Top stories 1. Property: Asking rents down as demand slows and rental listings surge 2. Stocks: (Commentary) It w…

Ahead of the leadership handover to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on May 15, which will see PM Lee become Senior Minister, The Business Times examines how Singapore’s economy and socio-economic policies have transf…

Vacheron Constantin breaks record for most complicated watch Its bespoke pocket watch has 63 functions, besting the previous record – which it also holds – of 57.

#BTLuxe: Art and soul Fill your home with furniture designed by star architect Kengo Kuma, who is inspired by Japanese craft techniques and traditions.

#BTLuxe: Lee Hui Li: Empowering women, embracing change From gender diversity to AI, Microsoft’s Lee Hui Li hopes to bridge the gap between the haves and have-nots

Is there hope for Singapore’s shrinking taxi fleet? | Journalist Reacts Are taxis still relevant with the dominance of ride-hailing? What about concerns on monopolistic competition with giants like Grab? BT’s Derryn Wong…

#BTLuxe: Tan Min Lan: Deftly navigating the complexities of leadership She has proven her mettle through different roles and challenges in Swiss banking giant UBS.

#BTLuxe: Kazakhstan: A tale of three cities A journey through Astana, Shymkent and Turkistan reveals the country’s mythical past and unfolding future.

#BTLuxe: Christopher Lee – the design maverick The creative mind behind buildings such as the Singapore State Courts and One Pearl Bank shares how his past shapes his design ethos.

#BTLuxe: Charmain Kwee: Steering a car empire at 27 Her innovative leadership and strategic acumen are propelling her father’s company, Eurokars, into a new era of automotive excellence This season of BT Luxe is out! bt.…

#Brunch: Robot at your service Singapore companies are building robots that clean, deliver food and guard buildings. The journey is tougher than it looks.

Middle East violence brings fears of rate hikes, inflation back to markets If Israel and Iran’s tit-for-tat military actions continue, the conflict is bound to cause an increase in the already-elevated oil prices, which…

Fourth money laundering accused Zhang Ruijin to plead guilty on Apr 30 Zhang Ruijin, who is currently in remand, faces three charges related to forging bank documents used to cheat CIMB Bank. He is represented by lawyer…

A cheat sheet of M&As in South-east Asia As landmark purchases and M&A deal counts soar to new heights, here's a piece to help you keep track of the latest trends and milestones.

Have you noticed Meta's latest AI update? Meta's virtual assistant, Llama 3, will be given more prominent billing within Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger apps as well as a new standalone website.

Gazelle Ventures makes cash offer for No Signboard shares at S$0.0021 apiece “The offeror concert party group’s intention is for the company to continue carrying on its business in the food and beverage industry, and to…