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Banks to start phasing out OTPs for account logins in fight against scams The digital token will authenticate customers’ logins without the need for an OTP that scammers can steal or trick customers into disclosing.

Rich Chinese return to Hong Kong as Singapore steps up scrutiny Private bankers and service providers say Hong Kong business is picking up, while Singapore’s stepped-up money laundering rules are putting some customers o…

More misses than hits for Singapore firms that listed in the US in H1 3 out of the 5 Singapore-based companies that made their US debuts in the first half year have struggled, including Haidilao hotpot chain’s operator S…

Temasek-backed 65 Equity Partners invests S$100 million in advanced manufacturer Hi-P Part of taking on capital from the fund is for Hi-P to work towards a potential public listing in the future. The company had delisted…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Tan Chong International, CapitaLand Investment Top stories 1. Companies: Asia’s rising private markets create demand for training from talents seeking an edge 2. ESG:Over 70% o…

CapitaLand Investment’s 2023 emissions have risen, but energy efficiency improving: CSO The company is ramping up renewable energy and efforts to track value-chain emissions.

Nearly all Singapore listcos have started climate-related reporting in FY2023: EY, CPA report More to be done as SGX mulls incorporating ISSB standards for climate-related disclosures.

#BTOpinion: Subsidies, grants for public housing may be fuelling higher home prices Sure, reducing dependence on subsidies and grants will make it harder for many people to own their homes. However, this can possibly be…

71% of large Singapore listcos aim for net zero emissions by 2050, but more interim targets needed: study The report also calls for greater disclosure in how executive pay is tied to climate performance.

#BTOpinion: Singtel CEO’s lower pay belies turnaround, while SIA CEO’s higher pay may reflect peaking profits Singtel is revitalising its core businesses and unlocking value while SIA has made the most of the pandemic-er…

#BTExplains: CPF interest payout hits record S$21 billion. How is it funded? The Business Times takes a closer look at where the money comes from.

Insurance par funds return to the black but no bonus uplift from 2023 Insurers maintain annual bonus rates despite improved 2023 results; three-year average returns remain negative for some.

Number of million-dollar HDB flats resold hit all-time high in June; prices up 1.8%: SRX, 99.co Resale volumes, however, were down 13.1 per cent on the month to 2,184 flats resold, compared with the 2,513 flats that chan…

South-east Asia fintech funding continues decline, dips 25 per cent in H1 2024: Tracxn Singapore captures lion’s share of funding with US$518 million raised.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: CapitaLand India Trust, Singapore Airlines, Asian Pay Television Trust Top stories 1. Property: SingHaiyi-led group sells 23% of Jurong condo Sora’s total units at launch 2. We…

#BTLifestyle: A nod to contemporary Singapore jewellery design #SGJewelleryNow is the Asian Civilisations Museum’s first showcase of its kind.

#BTLifestyle: Robot salads and designer Korean fare at Hyundai’s Na Oh restaurant Celebrity chef Corey Lee’s debut in Singapore is part theme park, part fine dining, and worth the trek out to Jurong.

#BTLifestyle: Singapore bars find growing niche in artisanal booze Small-batch and exclusive alcohol such as makgeolli, umeshu and armagnac are gaining favour with the drinking crowd.

#BTLifestyle: Gardens, gardens everywhere There’s greenery on every level of this multi-generational home.

#BTLifestyle: New bars to check out Singapore’s drinking scene bustles with fresh entrants.

Immersive experiences take the stage in Singapore Lucid Experiences, Andsoforth and Inmers are among the local operators aiming to transform the way consumers approach entertainment.

VIDEO: What’s behind the rise of million-dollar discontinued HDB properties? In recent months, the public housing market has seen a surge in million-dollar homes. But surprisingly, discontinued HDB properties such as ter…

Maybank aims to double Vietnam assets by 2027, expand investment The bank also aims to strengthen its role in foreign direct investment in Vietnam and will target new mid-tier corporate clients with annual revenues rangi…

Singapore’s deeptech blueprint takes shape, but hurdles dent ambitions About a tenth of companies incorporated between 2019 and 2023 have shut down.

China’s oldest investment bank CICC eyes growth in South-east Asia The need for infrastructure funding, consumer products and new-energy solutions continue to generate opportunities in the region.

These flight routes suffer the world’s worst turbulence Flights leaving Tokyo dominate the list of the roughest long-haul services.

Singapore couples are marrying earlier to buy homes, leading some to regret The study concluded that couples living in BTO flats were “significantly younger and more likely to have short marriages” as compared to Singapo…

Will new work visa rules make things harder for global talent in Singapore? The bogeyman of overseas talent may well win votes, but in longer term, it will not fix fundamental issues within Singaporean society.