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PwC probe spotlight shifts to Hong Kong after record China fine The probes and legal proceedings threaten to hinder business for PwC, which had more revenue in China than any of the Big Four accounting firms.

DFI shrinking Giant’s footprint to focus on Cold Storage amid growing competition Consumers are looking for more “value options” and Giant has faced considerable competition from FairPrice and Sheng Siong Group, notes an…

Impending Fed rate cut offers Singapore firms silver lining amid cloud of global uncertainties “The Fed rate cut story has been one of the most highly anticipated events this year,” says OCBC's chief economist. ➡️World b…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Sembcorp, Sabana Reit, ProsperCap Top stories 1. Companies: Australia’s plan to scrap AT1 bonds unlikely to affect Singapore banks 2. Companies: Giant store closures part of DF…

Trump safe after apparent assassination attempt, person in custody The FBI is investigating what appeared to be an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump as he played golf at one of his clubs in Florida…

Why investors should pay attention to industry titans Observe what they are doing right. And even when these titans fall, there are valuable lessons to be drawn for the investor.

People are splurging like never before on their pets Would you buy your furry companion a cologne?

Investment longevity: the secret behind Warren Buffett’s success This requires avoiding unnecessary risks, not maximising portfolios for gains, but minimising for fatal downside risk.

#BTLuxe: The Philippines for the adventurous food-lover Just on the outskirts of Manila lie the fascinating provinces of Pampanga, Batangas and Cavite, where a mind-blowing discovery of local cuisine awaits. 🍂This Autum…

Omega used watch prices fall despite Olympic push as Rolex gains Other Omega ambassadors pushing the brand in Paris included Swedish pole vaulting phenomenon Armand Duplantis who won gold and set a world record while spo…

#BTLuxe: The magical, varied charms of Sapa The theatrical Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery Collection is a perfect spot from which to launch your holiday in this mountainous region in north-west Vietnam. 🍂This Autumn's B…

The hotelification of offices, with signature scents and saltwater spas “So many people go into the office and say: ‘Why am I here? I could do exactly the same thing at home’. So you have to offer something that is bette…

#BTLuxe: Leong Yong Shin: Bytes and big dreams at Augmentus The co-founder of Augmentus is simplifying robotics for the whole world. 🍂This Autumn's BT Luxe issue out now: bt.sg/luxe

Chinese get nosebleed seats in Apple-Huawei show The upcoming holiday season will be a test for how the tech giants do against each other in China’s high-end smartphone market.

#BTLuxe: Living la dolce vita Although chefs Daniele Sperindio and Mirko Febbrile feel at home in Singapore, they’re still very much Italians at heart. From their kitchens to their wardrobes, this is how they personify t…

[Letter] Education of investors, not excessive regulations, to revive SGX What is needed is not more regulations on SGX, which in all likelihood will drive another nail to further sink stock trading activity, to the detr…

#BTLuxe: Soh Jun Wei: From woodshop to world stage Once a carpentry shop, now a global fit-out manufacturer, Redwood Interior is ready to thrive under its second-generation leader. 🍂This Autumn's BT Luxe issue out now:…

Singapore ride-hailing firm Ryde’s shares plunge over 80% on New York Stock Exchange Market analysts say that it is concerning, but it can happen to some small technology firms listed in the US.

#BTOpinion: Are we on track for gender parity on boards in Singapore? The push for gender diversity is not merely a fight for fairness or a move to favour women; it represents a fundamental shift towards dynamic and effe…

#BTOpinion: Telegram CEO’s arrest smacks of empty posturing The real question is: Do we want there to be spaces where people can genuinely evade surveillance, or do we think that the benefits aren’t worth the inevitable…

VIDEO: Should loan rules be eased for young Singaporeans buying homes? Debt financing and potential interest rate cuts could benefit young first-time homebuyers. But strict loan-to-value limits (LTV) and total debt servi…

#BTLuxe: Evan Kwee: Growing the global footprint of Pontiac Land’s Capella, one luxury hotel at a time The third-generation scion of Pontiac Land’s Kwee family is leading its hospitality business in a new direction. 🍂Th…

#Brunch: Tech, tech, boom: Will fresh grads face a bust? “It just makes life so much harder and bitter, all because thousands of people who are not even interested and are just in it for the money made the market so much…

Jurong Lake District tender not awarded as S$640 psf ppr bid “too low” Group comprising CapitaLand, City Developments, Frasers Property, Mitsubishi Estate and Mitsui Fudosan (Asia) had placed two bids for massive mixed s…

Qoo10 under Singapore police probe as vendors lodge reports over delayed payments A spokesperson for a haircare retailer, which declined to be named, said Qoo10 owes the company nearly S$32,000.

With a new PM in charge, Thailand’s economy shuffles forward amid political calm Reviving the economy to achieve double-digit growth of the 1980s, or the 5.4% average under Thaksin Shinawatra – the father of current lead…

Flood of new F&B brands, players leaves trail of local casualties But some operators say cut-throat competition also present new opportunities for incumbents and new players.

MoneyHero’s US$8 million gambit: Bold move or blunder? Aside from being perceived as a lowball offer – given MoneySmart’s financial performance in 2023 – the way it was presented also raised a few eyebrows.

Singapore’s tax revenue expected to rise at slower pace in FY24/25, say tax experts New top-up corporate taxes will not affect revenue just yet; higher personal income taxes from top earners may also not be significant.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Olam Top stories 1. Singapore: Singapore’s tax revenue expected to rise at slower pace in FY24/25, say tax experts 2. Companies…