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#NDR2024: More cost-of-living support will be given ‘when necessary’ PM Lawrence Wong said that senior citizens would receive continued support. “Please be assured that my team and I will continue to take care of your ne…

How to invest in chaotic markets Contrary to popular wisdom, even retail investors should pay attention to volatility.

Number of loans to female entrepreneurs rises over 30% after launch of SME programme in April: OCBC Scheme allows startups founded by women to tap financing of up to S$100,000 within the first two years of incorporation,…

#BTLifestyle: Hard-to-beat under-S$100 sushi deals at Aoki Its new premises at Millenia Walk offers top-quality seafood at down-to-earth prices.

#BTLifestyle:Stay sustainable: Hotels raise their green game Sustainability initiatives in hotels haven’t evolved significantly in years, but things are changing, thanks to technology and regulations.

New Starbucks CEO must strike while the coffee is hot Fresh leadership is now brewing at Starbucks.

Vietnam set for a wave of global hotel brands amid booming demand for travel As the country’s tourism industry recovers and evolves, experts weigh in on its strategy to attract high-spenders.

#BTLifestyle: How to turn your HDB flat into a dual-key unit Can you turn a 3-room HDB flat into two units? To "future-proof" his home, this owner turned his 67sqm flat into a dual key, where it can be used as a single u…

New Thai leader to scrap US$14 billion cash handout How will Thai citizens react to the ditching of the handout? Nearly 30 million have already registered to receive the cash gift of 10,000 baht (S$377) for every Thai 16…

Low-carbon hydrogen: Timely for Singapore to deepen research Can hydrogen fuel power Singapore's future? Singapore ramps up research on low-carbon hydrogen, exploring laws and policies to harness this clean energy source…

#BTOpinion: MAS review group or not, boards and directors need to be more dynamic Even as directors manage business risks and are careful not to fall foul of the rules and regulations, getting the right balance with the…

Nelson Loh jailed 15 years, 9 months for forgery, cheating, money laundering Another ex-employee of Novena, Michael Wong Soon Yuh, was also convicted and sentenced to eight years and six months’ imprisonment for the same…

Jardine C&C to sell entire 25.5% stake in Siam City Cement for 12.2 billion baht Cash proceeds from the proposed sale will be used for the automotive retailer’s internal funding requirements.

#BTOpinion: In providing re-employment support, will Singapore’s fourth-generation leadership remain wary of giving too much? Recent scrutiny of errant doctors and healthcare insurance may signal continued caution.

#Brunch: A speech to watch: How will Prime Minister Lawrence Wong approach his first National Day Rally? “He needs to lay out where he wishes to (take) Singapore and why Singaporeans should support his plan. Singapore at…

Malaysia’s September target for Johor-Singapore SEZ deal pushed to year end Sources say issues such as contributions to a facilitation fund for companies looking to expand operations to Johor and skilled workforce provis…

NY-listed PropertyGuru to be delisted in US$1.1 billion acquisition by EQT Private Capital Asia The transaction is expected to be completed in the last quarter of 2024 or first quarter of 2025.

The role of artificial intelligence in cardiology From heart monitoring and preventing heart attacks to assessing heart damage, AI has tremendous potential in reducing cardiovascular mortality Brought to you by Royal Hea…

StarHub’s finance chief resigns, to be succeeded by GoTo’s Jacky Lo He will join the group from the date of his cessation being Sep 2, 2024.

SIA’s planned frequency and capacity boost unlikely to raise yields by much, analysts say These are moves made in response to travel trends through the year, and Chinese airlines have also given SIA competition.

Two keys, one home: Turning your HDB flat into a dual-key home It may spur some to purchase larger and older flats with the aim of splitting them into two separate units. This could lead to more million-dollar flat trans…

Ng Yu Zhi gives evidence in civil hearing over purported nickel Ponzi scheme He has been in remand with more than 100 criminal charges stemming from the alleged Ponzi scheme, said to be the largest in Singapore’s history…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, Paragon Reit, UOB Kay Hian, SingPost Top stories 1. Companies: SIA’s planned frequency and capacity boost unlikely to raise yields by much, analysts say…

Singapore’s key exports surge by surprise 15.7% in July, reversing from June drop Both electronics and non-electronics NODX chart double-digit growth.

Grab’s Q2 loss narrows to US$53 million, but misses analyst estimates On a half-year basis, Grab's loss for the period narrows to US$157 million from US$378 million year on year.

New private home sales in July dive nearly 60% year on year, just 571 units sold Still, the 571 transactions is more than double the 228 units sold in June.

Affordability, financing now top concerns for homebuyers: ERA survey Some 61% of homebuyers surveyed agree that HDB's BTO flats remain an affordable option.

At 83, Kwek Leng Beng confident of seizing opportunities, as CDL posts 32% rise in H1 profit “I seize the opportunity when everybody gets frightened, and I will zero in. You have to have the courage, have the instinct, a…