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Tying executive pay to ESG: Singapore listcos see strategic role But adoption levels are not high in Singapore - just 16% of Singapore-listed companies linked top executive remuneration to sustainability performance last…

Silverlake Axis receives privatisation offer with S$0.36 per share cash option Offeror says this is an opportunity for shareholders who may find it difficult to exit their investment in the company due to low trading liq…

Condo resale volumes surge 32.2% in July; CCR posts biggest price increase at 2.8%: SRX, 99.co An industry player says the increased demand for private homes may have also been caused by HDB upgraders.

There are over 170,000 possible Starbucks drinks orders – and it’s killing the company When the person in front of you orders six coffees - a mix of tall venti grande double-pump, one to four shots of espresso, half-caf,…

UOB’s FDI advisory unit sets job creation as a KPI The unit works closely with local partners and regional government trade agencies to ensure creation of right type of jobs.

Greater awareness and government support are birthing an IVF boom “People delaying childbearing is definitely impactful to South-east Asia... assisted reproductive therapy might be one of the major ways people will conce…

Singapore dollar trades around 10-year high on policy outlook Singapore’s currency has gained about 1.5% this year, the second-best performer in Asia behind Malaysia’s ringgit.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Shangri-La Asia, Sembcorp, MPACT, Starhill Global Reit, Oxley, Creative Tech Top stories 1. Companies: Greater awareness and government support are birthing an IVF boom 2. ESG:…

US elections and geopolitics are top market risks. What does that mean for your portfolio? The market turmoil brings with it opportunities, which investors can choose to tap once they have insulated their portfolios from…

Isetan Singapore to stop trading on Aug 29 after court sanctions privatisation scheme This comes after the court on Friday (Aug 23) sanctioned a scheme of arrangement that would enable Japan’s Isetan Mitsukoshi to take I…

Is PropertyGuru’s delisting good for South-east Asia’s tech scene? This is the second deal this year involving the take-private of a US-listed, Singapore-founded tech company. In June, TDCX delisted from the NYSE.

#BTLifestyle: Filipino food goes upscale at Hayop Test your vinegar tolerance at the new Amoy Street eatery which stays true to tradition, but can take getting used to.

Private wealth institutionalisation takes centre stage in Asian families’ succession plans An institutional approach helps mitigate risks associated with intra-family conflicts. 🏦 Check out the latest supplement of Who'…

‘Rotten-tail kids’: China’s rising youth unemployment breeds new working class Some jobless young people have returned to their hometown to be “full-time children”, relying on their parents’ retirement pensions and savin…

#Brunch: In Malaysia, is the #vanlife a desperate measure or the new lifestyle? Some Malaysians are taking the road less travelled by living in their vehicles, but reality may not be as Instagram-worthy as it seems.

Where to find the best market opportunity right now "Equities should continue to benefit from favourable macroeconomic trends and earnings growth," said Bhaskar Laxminarayan, CIO and head investment management Asia, Juli…

#BTLifestyle: Singapore Night Festival revisits your childhood dreams From paper planes to carousels, the festival takes you back to a simpler, more innocent time.

#BTLifestyle: Redoing the tiny apartment This apartment redesign is a case study for making the most of a small space.

New Chinese F&B wave hits Singapore and rest of South-east Asia Many look to Singapore as a stepping stone to Western markets, where they can test both consumer demand and their own competence at operating outside the ma…

Some economists eye policy easing in October after core inflation slows more than expected in July Core inflation hit 2.5% in July, the lowest level in over two years.

Fed’s Powell says ‘time has come’ to cut interest rates Powell says his “confidence has grown that inflation is on a sustainable path back to 2%”.

Five supertrends shaping the investment landscape They will fundamentally influence how investors navigate markets and allocate capital. 🏦 Check out the latest supplement of Who's who in Private Banking:

Robust global demand for gold on ETF and Chinese demand Central banks with long-term goals to increase their gold allocation may also decide to wait for more attractive prices. 🏦 Check out the latest supplement of Who's…

Malaysia seen pausing rate through 2024 as inflation risks fade Going forward, the trajectory of inflation will hinge on the timing of RON95 subsidy reforms, potential demand upsides from partial pension fund withdrawals…

China’s real estate woes weigh down S-Reits, but retail sector could be bright spot Rental reversions in the segment are starting to turn positive amid a recovery in consumer spending.

Government to focus on helping seniors, tackling cost of living, with support in Budget 2025: Lawrence Wong Besides broad-based support, the government is also looking at targeted support for groups such as large familie…

OK Lim’s Tanglin Hill bungalow sells for S$39.2 million Price works out to S$2,507 psf on land.

Singapore fintech MoneyHero makes US$8 million offer to acquire MoneySmart Its bid reflects a premium for MoneySmart’s business.