The Business Times

#BTOpinion: HDB should push on with tough task of addressing affordability while serving groups with widely varying buying power In a world where many societies are fracturing, common experiences provided by the local ed…

10-year average return on latest Singapore Savings Bond falls to 2.77% In comparison, the September issuance offered a 10-year average return of 3.1%.

Malaysia Airlines’ sudden flight cancellations throw travel sector into disarray Aviation analyst expects a million passengers to be affected, and for the airlines in the Malaysia Aviation Group to lose hundreds of milli…

UOB leverages AI for data-centric approach to optimising portfolio allocation Having already implemented the model in Singapore and Malaysia, the bank plans to expand it to other markets in the region.

Weakness in ferrous metal prices expected to persist amid China’s property, economic recovery woes A sluggish Chinese economy has dampened the industrial metal markets, particularly the demand for iron and steel.

#BTOpinion: MAS review group should build on market’s track record, seek to strengthen big local companies While investors should not be shielded from the risk of losing money, their apparent lack of confidence in the lo…

OKX Singapore gets major payment institution licence from MAS; taps former Grab executive as CEO The new head will oversee the company’s strategic initiatives, including developing permitted digital payment token product…

HDB completes 94% of all pandemic-delayed projects Housing authority is on track to deliver the remaining delayed projects ‘within the coming six months’, says Minister Desmond Lee.

D’Grove Villas condo in prime District 10 up for collective sale at S$420 million This is the third en bloc attempt for owners of the freehold condo.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Nio, Sats, Sembcorp Top stories 1. Companies: ‘Wrong instructions’ by EC World Reit sponsor CEO led to illegal mortgages, says legal counsel 2. Property: D’Grove Villas condo i…

Fierce competition, narrow offerings stymie Malaysia’s digibank sector Of the five digital banks granted licences, only three have begun operations; the other two have yet to launch their services.

Singapore property players more optimistic in Q2 on expected interest rate cuts: NUS poll Based on the survey, 73.1% of respondents indicate a slowdown in the global economy as the top risk.

OCBC Bank website, mobile app down for some users The bank apologised for the disruption and said that the services are being progressively restored.

#BTLifestyle: Singapore Gallery Month: Citywide art celebration throughout September From speed dating to sake tasting, here are our top five recommendations of the month-long art affair.

#BTOpinion: How the Fed will help Singapore Reits outshine banks Will landlords step into the spotlight as banks retreat? With monetary easing in sight, Singapore REITs may see better days ahead.

#BTLifestyle: S$38 set lunch and Italian comfort cooking at La D’Oro The former fine-dining restaurant has rebranded itself as a casual eatery, and it works really well.

#BTOpinion: Chinese EV makers outpace Tesla in South-east Asia’s electric car race The real question now is whether Tesla can adjust its strategy to regain ground, or if South-east Asia’s EV future will increasingly see…