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Property agents in Singapore grapple with rising costs amid fierce competition Veteran property agent Nicole Teo, who spent close to S$50,000 in 2023 on advertising and listing fees – more than double what she paid a dec…

How a multi-asset strategy turns market challenges into opportunities By balancing equities, fixed income and convertible securities, investors can build resilient portfolios to navigate shifting financial landscapes. Br…

#BTOpinion: Take calculated risks to revive local market The Singapore market will not easily draw promising mid-sized listing aspirants, especially if they are backed by private equity investors looking to maximise thei…

Singapore inflation rises more than expected in August; core at 2.7%, headline at 2.2% Both figures are higher than what economists’ forecasts.

Ringgit poised to sustain rally after best quarter in 50 years The ringgit has been on a tear since April after a rebound in exports and efforts by the central bank to encourage state-linked firms to repatriate overseas…

When crime pays: Surge in Singapore white-collar offences nudging lawyers, firms towards criminal law work The going rate for experienced criminal lawyers – such as a partner with at least 10 years’ experience – can rang…

SGX appoints Daniel Koh as new CFO Koh was previously with Standard Chartered as managing director, global head of treasury markets.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, Singapore Exchange Top stories 1. Singapore: When crime pays: Surge in Singapore white-collar offences nudging lawyers, firms towards criminal law work 2…

🏆McLaren’s Lando Norris wins 2024 Singapore Grand Prix Verstappen has taken second place and Piastri third.

Bukit Sembawang’s 8@BT sells 53% of units at S$2,719 psf at launch The best-selling units are one-bedders with sales rate of 91%, priced from about S$1.34 million.

#BTLifestyle: Tradition meets tomorrow in South-east Asian furniture designs Find Design Fair Asia helps catapult the region’s creatives onto the global stage.

#BTExplains: What you need to know about Iswaran’s graft trial that starts Sep 24 Iswaran is the first political office holder to be charged with corruption since the late Wee Toon Boon in 1975.

#BTOpinion: Win-win investment property deals exist, but lower interest rates raise risk of bad deals While the CLI-CICT Ion Orchard deal arguably benefits both parties, investors should be wary of Reit managers bingeing…

#BTLifestyle: When dream architect meets ideal homeowner: A contemporary Asian tropical home is born Design conventions are cast aside in this semi-detached house.

Construction tech SMEs lay the groundwork for smarter, safer building From video analytics to defect-spotting, their digital solutions reduce manual work on construction sites.

#BTLuxe: Amanda Gunawan’s Japan The Singapore-bred, LA-based architectural designer released an intimate travel book of her favourite country. 🍂This Autumn's BT Luxe issue out now: bt.sg/luxe

How 7-Eleven can get a big price from Circle K Seven & i must do more than talk to push suitor Couche-Tard to offer a full price. Now is the time to get on with things it should have done long ago.

#BTLuxe: Bulthaup – timeless kitchen design The German premium brand amplifies its presence in Singapore with a new showroom-cum-experience centre. 🍂This Autumn's BT Luxe issue out now: bt.sg/luxe

Flagging investor interest may make 2024 a fine vintage year for private markets Much like a fine wine, a private equity investment improves over time and under a skilled hand, says a head of private markets investor rel…

Structural reforms drive surge in enrolments in Singapore’s professional accounting programme Enrolment in the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification programme has more than doubled from last year’s level.

#BTLifestyle: Latin-inspired Japanese food and fun at SUSHISAMBA Besides the party vibe, there’s enjoyable food and a great view going for this new hotspot.

Retirement investing: Go for simplicity, low costs and risk control Asset diversification is a must, says BT's wealth editor Genevieve Cua. It may occasionally fail, but there is no other alternative if we seek long-term…

Tough Singapore circuit but no sweat for serial F1 champion Hamilton "It’s a killer circuit. Everything is melting. The track is overheating, the cars too," says Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton.

Reimagining Singapore’s place in the global equity market The big question is: “What can the Singapore equities market become the best in the world at?”

Hotel occupancy picks up in F1 season – but race may play smaller-than-expected role As islandwide occupancy dips on race weekend, this year’s numbers may owe more to general tourism than boost from Singapore Grand Prix.

DBS says it raised flags over embattled Bangladesh lawmaker DBS made 19 loans to former Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, who has come under fire for his array of properties from London to New York, according to a med…

Malaysia to launch special financial zone in Forest City to woo investments, stimulate economic growth Analysts expect a slew of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to lure more residents and human capital to reinvigorate t…

#Brunch: Are Singapore’s urban-rejuvenation incentive schemes making their mark? Industry watchers say the incentives offered under the two schemes launched five years ago may not be attractive enough for developers to b…

Singapore to double energy import capacity under regional power trade deal Renewable power import capacity will rise to 200 megawatts on additional supply from Malaysia.

#BTOpinion: Platform workers deserve better protection – and Singapore is leading the way Beyond newly passed legislative changes, consumers have a role to play.