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Singapore monitoring impact of oil spill on beach-front businesses: Grace Fu The Republic has made ‘good progress’ in the clean-up efforts, and will move into the second phase of recovery operations.

Former YuuZoo CEO fined S$35,000 for misleading financial statements Four other YuuZoo officers remain at large.

Ammonia fuel spills present new safety risks; Singapore to move ‘progressively’: Chee Hong Tat The transport minister also addresses suggestions such as containment booms around ships at anchorages.

Singapore maritime sector costs could rise following oil spill as industry ponders risk mitigation moves Risk reduction measures could take the form of thorough emergency response plans.

Singapore’s May inflation meets economists’ expectations; headline and core figures both at 3.1% Some broad CPI categories experienced higher inflation, while others eased.

SingPost to trial postal collection service via SMRT trains The pilot is designed to study the benefits of using MRT trains to collect postal items.

Malaysia-Singapore Causeway: Bridging borders 100 years on The motorway has become a travel and trade lifeline between Johor and the city-state. [INFOGRAPHIC] 🛣 Check out the legacy of the Malaysia-Singapore Causeway:

SIA to launch daily flights to Beijing Daxing International Airport in November The addition of this airport will raise the number of mainland China destinations in the SIA network to 24.

South-east Asia’s tech giants set for steady growth despite post-Covid challenges Total addressable market across e-commerce and on-demand services is projected to increase at a compounded annual growth rate of 15% to re…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Prudential, Food Empire, Geo Energy, Global Top stories 1. Tech: South-east Asia battles with talent crunch and ecosystem gaps in global AI race 2. Property: Real estate player…

#BTOpinion: Aged to imperfection? Stop worrying about our ageing society. What we need is an age-integrated longevity society.

#BTLifestyle: Gemstones with no resale value: Has demand peaked for lab-grown diamonds? Amid falling prices and oversupply, local jewellers remain sanguine, even as industry leaders shift their focus back to natural diam…

#BTLifestyle: Among the 11 art galleries at Gillman Barracks, many continue to hold outstanding shows by established and emerging artists. We pick out five in this month’s slate of shows that deserve to be seen.

#BTLifestyle: Natural diamond loyalists may sneer at the prospect of purchasing lab-grown versions. But these lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) are estimated to make up a fifth of the total diamond market today.

#BTLifestyle: years on and plenty of hopper-making practice later, Kotuwa has evolved from Rishi Naleendra’s foray into Sri Lankan cooking into a confident go-to every time the craving for spice with a hipster vibe strik…

Upskilling to stay resilient The need for businesses to upskill their workforce is more urgent than ever, as rapid technological advancements continue to redesign job roles.

There is no shame in being Chinese With escalating US-China geopolitical tensions getting in the way of doing business, some are choosing to play down their connections to China.

Cleaning dishes with tech IT solutions provider Micro 2000 applies its digital expertise to transform dishwashing company GreatSolutions.

Double-digit US stock returns are in the past, bubble or not The S&P 500 looks healthier today than during the dot-com boom, but valuations still point to a subdued run over the decade ahead.

Malaysia-based AGX Singapore carves niche in aerospace logistics The unit of Malaysia-listed AGX Group is hoping to benefit from the booming sector and China+1 strategy.

Investing in the S&P 500 alone is not the silver bullet This strategy by itself may not be enough, even with recent strong returns. Rather than concentrate on the stocks of a single country, a more prudent path is to con…

Serial Achieva seeks access to capital markets to grow regional IT distribution business It will do so through a reverse takeover transaction with Catalist-listed Axington.

[SEMINAR] Mark to Market “Live” returns July 13, with this event focusing on how to invest during volatile times. This year’s forum, titled Smart Investing in Dynamic Times brings together a panel of industry experts to…

Policy flip-flops, overcapacity dull Indonesia’s ambitious solar energy goals To avoid setbacks, the country must incentivise renewable energy and reduce its reliance on coal. Read more

#Brunch: As generations cross swords at work, can the divide ever be bridged? Instances of friction between different generations at work are on the rise, but they can be smoothed over with empathy and communication.

OK Lim’s Good Class Bungalow in Tanglin Hill goes on sale for S$43 million The property on Tanglin Hill, in the Ridley Park Good Class Bungalow Area. It has five bedrooms and a room for helpers, a living and dining area,…

HDB, condo rents soften in May as leasing volumes dip: SRX, 99.co Leasing volumes in both private and HDB markets fall. Read more

Facebook, WhatsApp, Carousell among platforms required to comply with regulations to curb scams These rules, effective Jun 26, also aim to combat malicious cyber activities. Read more

#BTOpinion: Nvidia’s explosive growth masks AI disillusionment To avoid a painful correction, tech companies must start managing expectations properly. Read more

French infrastructure giant Vinci acquires Singapore engineering SME E+HPS for S$50 million This is Vinci’s second Singapore SME acquisition after Wah Loon Engineering in 2018. Read more