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Singapore sets aside S$2.1 billion of green bond proceeds for electric rail expansion in FY2023 The funds will be used for building the Jurong Region Line and Cross Island Line.

Singapore dollar trades at a fresh 10-year high of S$1.28 against the greenback Good news for Singaporeans going on holiday and for importers.

Record S$8,000-a-month rent for 3-room HDB flat in Bukit Merah raises eyebrows A 3-room HDB flat at Taman Ho Swee in Bukit Merah was leased for S$8,000 a month in August – setting a record for the priciest rent for a pub…

PODCAST: It takes a lot more than money to win a race. What does it take to run a race team? Transport correspondent Derryn Wong speaks to Singapore racing legend Ringo Chong as he breaks it down for us. #transportbt #bt…

Hong Kong overtakes Singapore in world financial centres ranking It’s welcome good news for Hong Kong’s finance sector, which was battered by pandemic restrictions that prompted many workers to leave the city.

#BTOpinion: Rejuvenating the stock market will not be easy because the problem stretches back over 20 years Singapore in the 1990s and early 2000s used to be an attractive destination for foreign listings relative to reg…

21 Singapore companies on inaugural list of Asean’s 30 top tech start-ups The NextGen Tech 30 list, released by tech venture-capital firm Granite Asia, includes patent database Patsnap, fintech firms ShopBack and Aspire,…

Banks should spend as much time on their people as on data, tech: HSBC’s Tancy Tan Describing herself as a “non-conformist”, Tancy Tan, HSBC Singapore's COO, says that it is important that she can be herself and express…

#BTOpinion: Rate cuts will give S-Reits a boost, but don’t expect a return to the glory days soon While investors can look forward to S-Reits benefiting from rate cuts, the benefits won’t translate into an immediate turn…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Silverlake Axis Top stories 1. ESG: Catalytic capital is key to emerging markets badly in need of decarbonisation funding 2. Startups & Tech: Deliveroo shuts cloud kitchens in…

Singapore workplace discrimination falls again in 2023, but fewer seek help The primary reason for not seeking help was the fear of being marginalised or creating awkward work relationships.

Iswaran dealings: AGC to ‘take a decision in respect of Ong Beng Seng soon’ AGC's reply to media queries regarding property tycoon Ong Beng Seng comes after former minister S Iswaran pleaded guilty to five charges.

PODCAST: What are the challenges and opportunities of selling a business? What key strategies and emotional considerations should you keep in mind? Genevieve Cua speaks to Cheng Hsin Chih from Pictet Wealth Management As…

Deliveroo shuts cloud kitchens in Singapore amid high operating costs Restaurants are also pausing their expansion plans due to economic pressures, says a Deliveroo spokesperson.

Most Gen Zs and millennials aim to retire early: survey One can hope.

Singapore’s population hits record 6.04 million in June 2024, boosted mainly by foreign workers The annualised population growth rate over the last five years is also higher at 1.1%, compared with 0.8% over the previous…

[UPDATE] Hearing adjourns to Oct 3 as prosecution asks for 6-7 months jail; Iswaran’s lawyers seek 8 weeks Justice Vincent Hoong will give his sentencing decision on Oct 3. He asked for time to deliberate the arguments f…

F1 tickets, a World Cup trip, and a Brompton bike: The story of Iswaran’s gifts Iswaran’s lawyer, Senior Counsel Davinder Singh, argued that the gifts were received in the context of the former minister’s friendship with…

DPM Gan Kim Yong appointed director of GIC board “His wide-ranging experience will add valuable insights to important asset allocation and other strategic decisions,” says Lim Chow Kiat, chief executive of GIC.

Condo resale volumes down slightly in August as buyers await interest rate cut: SRX, 99.co The overall median capital gain is S$357,000 in August – a decrease of S$21,000 from July.

[JUST IN] Iswaran pleads guilty to a reduced set of five charges on first day of trial In January, Iswaran had pleaded not guilty to all 35 charges and maintained his innocence. But on Tuesday, the court heard that the p…

Iswaran expected to plead guilty on reduced set of five charges; corruption charges dropped Iswaran’s lawyer, Senior Counsel Davinder Singh, said that his client will “take a certain course of action” given that the pros…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: DFI Retail Group Top stories 1. Singapore: Extended incentives encourage EV take-up, but demand for hybrids may soften: industry 2. Companies: Banks should spend as much time o…

The reluctant CEO: Ho Ching on why she accepted the top job at Temasek The Temasek leadership needs owner-investors who understand and respect our culture of long-term ownership, says Ho Ching as she reflects on her jour…

Singapore’s source of alpha is its reputation for trust, integrity and reliability: PM Wong Singapore is operating in a “new era” that’s marked by the growing contest for dominance and leadership between the US and China…

Temasek sets aside S$100 million as concessional capital for climate finance This marks the first time Temasek will be providing below market rate financing to support decarbonisation.

MAS orders Qoo10 to stop payment services in Singapore It was earlier reported that police were investigating Qoo10 and its subsidiary after complaints of delayed payments and delivery disruptions.

Singapore Exchange targets Dubai expansion to follow hedge funds “Given the success we have had in the Middle East, it’s the right time for us to grow our presence there,” said SGX.

#BTOpinion: From a property perspective, many good reasons to marry young Yes, marry for money. A walk down the aisle can be a route to greater wealth for couples via homeownership.

PODCAST: The first Fed rate cut may focus attention on Singapore-listed Reits. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains how to ride the renewed optimism. #marktomarket #btpodcasts 🎧 Listen here: bt.sg/JuSzB Also available…