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Pfizer opens S$1 billion high-tech extension in Singapore to make key ingredient for drugs Over 250 skilled jobs are set to be created by 2026, of which 230 roles have already been filled and 80% are locals.

💰Golden rule: Why younger investors are drawn to gold Gold is on a roll, hitting a recent all-time high of US$2,472.46 per ounce, and is expected to scale new heights. Is this why Millennials and Gen Z are eyeing gold?…

Singapore’s inflation slows more than expected in June; full-year headline forecast ‘being reviewed’ Headline inflation hits three-year low of 2.4% in June

Singapore must ride chip upswing to grow local semicon industry: Alvin Tan “Competition for investments will be ever stiffer... So we must continue to maintain our edge and secure our share of the growing pie,” he said.…

China F&B brands view Singapore as first stop before expanding to Asean Is Singapore becoming the go-to hub for Chinese F&B brands? With 184 outlets by 32 Chinese F&B brands now open, the Republic's allure keeps growing.…

S-Reits to hit ‘turning point’ in coming quarter amid expectations of interest rate cuts “I feel almost certain that it has bottomed out,” says an industry watcher, on the outlook for S-Reits in the second half of this y…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Seatrium Top stories 1. Property: Tanglin Hill GCB fetches a record price of nearly S$6,200 psf on land area 2. Companies: China F&B brands view Singapore as first stop before…

Tanglin Hill GCB fetches a record price of nearly S$6,200 psf on land area The freehold bungalow is in the early stages of being sold for nearly S$93.9 million.

#BTOpinion: Buy first, sell later? Be careful when trading homes in a slowing market By buying the second home before selling the existing one, you can save on rental and relocation costs involved in moving to an interim…

Allianz continues to eye Asia opportunities as it aims for market leader status: CEO “We are not in the business of selling products that don’t provide what we call minimum value to clients,” says Oliver Baete, chief exe…

Five-room HDB flat at Margaret Drive sold for a record S$1.73 million Both the buyers and sellers are Singaporean families, and the seller had initially set a selling price of S$1.838 million.

‘Extremely unaffordable’ private home prices a main obstacle for HDB upgraders: Propnex survey 64% of the HDB flat owners surveyed said high home prices deterred them from upgrading to private housing.

Does Singapore have the stomach to back a local chip player? Silicon Box company, which closed a US$200 million financing round earlier this year, received no capital from Singapore despite being headquartered here.

[JUST IN] Grab acquires local restaurant reservation platform Chope, aims to capture more diners in region Grab issued an email informing employees that it had closed a deal to acquire Chope, with the platform’s employee…

#BTOpinion: Temasek should do more to offer suitable products for small investors As Singapore’s population ages rapidly, Temasek should step up efforts to help locals prepare for retirement by creating suitable investme…

Smaller boutique managers winning private capital with localised knowledge Can a smaller managers outperform larger ones in private markets? “Your ability to generate alpha is way superior,” notes a fund manager.

Singapore’s ‘super-aged’ society needs more housing options, and soon Targeted at a high-income market, healthcare provider Allium builds and operates nursing homes, where rates start from S$305 a day for a single suite.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Clint, Bukit Sembawang, OUE, Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit Top stories 1. Property: Singapore’s ‘super-aged’ society needs more housing options, and soon 2. Companies: Smaller bou…

World leaders pay tribute to Biden as he ends re-election bid Joe Biden announced his decision to drop out of the US presidential race on Sunday and backs Vice-President Kamala Harris to top the Democratic ticket.

Hong Leong’s Kassia sells 52% of 276 units on launch weekend; prices between S$1,821 and S$2,177 psf About 90% of the buyers were Singaporeans, while permanent residents made up the rest.

#BTLifestyle: Ho Rui An: Debut art show disrupts and delights Ho’s Singapore debut doesn’t disappoint - he has delivered what is quite simply the best solo show by a young Singapore artist in 2024 so far.

Edible insects: A viable alternative to alternative proteins Would you consider insects as a food source to combat the climate crisis? Singapore's new regulations aim to pave the way for a sustainable future.

#BTLifestyle: At Fendi Casa, classic furniture meets playful chic Its new flagship store in Singapore features elegant designs, top-notch materials and Instagram-worthy surprises.

The best new business-class cabins to know about now Lufthansa's innovative Allegris design includes cooling and heating features in the business-class seats and an embedded tablet display to adjust all the ambient optio…

#BTLuxe: Sushi two ways in Toyama Looking for a unique sushi experience? Toyama's sushi chefs break the rules with offbeat flair, fresh ingredients, and top-notch quality.

Many SMEs underinsured, taking on unnecessary risks Are SMEs in Singapore underinsured? A recent QBE survey suggests so, with 9% lacking coverage.

#BTLuxe: Seeing Tokyo from the sky at Bellustar The ultra-luxury hotel shines atop the brand new Kabukicho Tower, offering an oasis of calm beyond the chaos of Shinjuku.

How a network of tech billionaires funded the sudden rise of JD Vance Vance spent less than five years in Silicon Valley’s tech industry, but the connections he made with Peter Thiel, Sacks and Elon Musk became crucial t…

Global tech outage eases after widespread disruption; new focus seen on risks It raises concerns that many organisations are not well prepared to implement contingency plans when a single point of failure such as an IT s…