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Singapore narrows 2024 growth forecast to higher end, at 2-3%; no revision to Q2 GDP GDP growth for Q2 came in at 2.9%, unchanged from July’s advance estimate and comparable to the previous quarter’s 3% growth.

Foreign investors are pulling record amount of money from China Foreign investors pulled a record amount of money from China last quarter, with the second-only fall on record likely reflecting deep pessimism about the wo…

Iswaran’s graft trial set to begin on Sep 10 The first period of the trial will be for four days and will end on Sep 13.

SIA flight to Tokyo had technical issue with brakes; all on board are safe An SIA spokesperson said the carrier’s ground engineering team resolved the technical issue and replaced one of the tyres on the Boeing 787-10 ai…

#BTOpinion: Will the HDB resale market, land tenure and senior living feature at this year’s NDR? Will there be major changes to public housing in PM Lawrence Wong’s maiden National Day Rally speech on Aug 18? The strong…

Singapore equities market has pockets of outperformers; investors need to be shrewd, realistic Even after the recent global market rout, there are still locally-listed companies that have made strong gains - Beng Kuang M…

#BTOpinion: MAS review group needs to bring stakeholders together, and find a way to realign their interests What if global market turmoil persists in the months ahead? Will that result in any recommendations by the revi…

Integrated Shield Plans: Taking stock of need vs affordability Feeling premium fatigue with your Integrated Shield Plan? As premium hikes loom, you may want to reevaluate your plan options and top up Medisave.

Singapore firms’ optimism about business prospects reach two-year high in Q2: BT-SUSS poll The construction sector was the most optimistic about business prospects, which could be due to the robust pipeline of public hou…

Singapore banks keep guard against rate cuts, market volatility in Q2, but expect to remain strong DBS, OCBC and UOB, which all reported strong second-quarter net profits, expect this strength to remain for the rest of 2…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Ho Bee Land, Daiwa House Logistics Trust, PSC, Tat Seng, Aoxin Q&M Top stories 1. Markets: Singapore banks keep guard against rate cuts, market volatility in Q2, but expect to…

Four ways employers let down their employees Loyal employees who stay with the company may not receive significant pay increases compared with new hires brought in through headhunting, which can lead to feelings of under…

How to maximise your CPF for greater retirement income The average CPF member aged 60 to 65 has a balance of S$194,296 - far below the amount required to maintain a basic lifestyle in retirement.

Tan Su Shan is ‘continuity candidate’ pick for new DBS CEO, analysts say She will have about eight months to transition to the CEO role, during which she will ‘try out and get comfortable with all the moving parts to run…

#BTLifestyle: Milos wins with simple formula of Greek fish and tomatoes Bring your wallet to this upscale MBS eatery, but you do get what you pay for.

#Brunch: S-E Asia’s startup ecosystem continues to brave funding drought VCs are no longer investing into hope, but instead need more conviction before entering into a deal, says a Singapore-based VC firm.

#BTOpinion: Has the AI bubble finally popped? The AI bull market began only in October 2022 – less than two years ago; the only thing that can save it is the US Federal Reserve.

Made in Singapore What do car keys, SK-II skincare and Magnolia high-protein milk have in common? From global brands such as Dyson and P&G to local companies turning plastic waste into road material, many manufacturers a…

A master plan for seniors to age well and more entertainment sites: Liu Thai Ker’s wishes for the country “The most important consideration for public housing is that its rents and selling prices must be affordable,” say…

The tiny Chinese restaurant that unwittingly became an Olympic hot spot “I didn’t expect we would get this busy during the Olympics... I just look after them as if they were my family members,” says its owner Tang Zhongq…

COE supply not increasing enough to bring down high prices: observers Deregistrations, which feed the COE quota, are expected to rise significantly from 2026.

Doomed to depreciate? Ageing 99-year properties and the question of value Some older 99-year leasehold private homes, such as People's Park Complex, have seen double-digit price growth in the past decade despite lease de…

#BTOpinion: DBS’ incoming CEO should make light of filling big shoes and grow the next leadership core Winning over the confidence of stakeholders is tough when one succeeds a long-serving, highly regarded and charismati…

🎉 Congratulations to Singapore’s Max Maeder, for bagging the bronze medal in the Olympic kitefoiling finals! The 17-year-old’s medal is just Singapore’s sixth at the Olympics.

27,000 brave the rain, humidity to commemorate Singapore’s 59th birthday National Day Parade 2024 is the first attended by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in their new roles.

#BTLifestyle: ‘Don’t lose sight of the Singaporean way, stay open-minded’, say SMEs that have ventured abroad While we're all familiar with the big players flying our flag high overseas, there are also many smaller busin…

Telling the Singapore story through treats, tours and textiles Ahead of Singapore’s 59th birthday, BT speaks to three home-grown businesses - Haig Road Putu Piring, Everyday Tour Company and YeoMama Batik, on their entre…

🇸🇬 59 ways to celebrate Singapore’s National Day Heartlands boleh! Worried about the post-celebration traffic congestion? Join watch parties in the heartlands at Bishan, Yishun, Punggol, Paya Lebar and Buona Vista.