The Business Times

Stocks to watch: HPL, Lum Chang, UOL, Apac Realty HPL called for a trading halt on Friday morning before Ong was charged; No charges will be tendered against Lum Chang's David Lum, one of two businessmen involved in the…

Start your day with BT ☕️: 1. Singapore: More Singapore telehealth players offer weight-loss drugs, despite risk of misuse by younger people 2. Companies: S-Reits log best quarterly performance since 2020 with double-dig…

UOL’s Meyer Blue sells half of units at average price of S$3,260 psf at launch Almost all buyers were Singaporean and permanent residents, while just one was a foreigner from the US.

#BTOpinion: Striking the balance: Managing population challenges and foreign labour While foreign workers remain crucial to maintaining Singapore’s global competitiveness, a holistic approach is needed to ensure that pop…

#BTOpinion: Is overtourism just another ‘first-world problem’? The debate over excessive visitor numbers is fraught with extremes, but without scientific measures, it risks becoming a distraction from real global tourism…

Downgrades in growth forecasts for China, Vietnam cloud Asean+3 economic outlook for 2024 But the picture for next year is a shade rosier, with inflation expected to continue moderating.

Valuations and active ownership are keys to success in private markets Investors must have the ability to invest in assets at lower-than-market valuations and assert their influence as active owners to achieve transforma…

Bursa Malaysia dangles fractional shares and other carrots to lure young retail investors: CEO Malaysian exchange’s bullish streak includes H1 listings which raised US$450m - leading Asean bourses.

#BTLifestyle: Taiwanese tales at Iru Den Chef Javier Low explores the potential of Taiwanese ingredients in his modern-Japanese cuisine.

#BTLifestyle: Stacked boxes: This house off Holland Road dismantles a vertical mass to play with spaces The architectural arrangement of this semi-detached home creates gaps for pockets of greenery.

#BTLifestyle: Studio Ghibli’s animated dreamscapes are now life-size exhibits in Singapore Immerse yourself in the worlds of Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle and other classic Japanese cartoons.

How FairPrice’s SCope reimagines supply chain resilience | #TheBusinessBehind During global crises like the avian flu and Covid-19, supermarket retailers play an important role in ensuring Singaporeans have a steady supp…

Mark Zuckerberg passes Jeff Bezos to become world’s second-richest person Zuckerberg’s bet on the metaverse – which initially looked like a huge bust – has paid off in recent months, pushing his net worth to a high-water…

Electric vehicle sales are stumbling. Here’s why Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Toyota have now softened their EV ambitions. Even Tesla has stopped referring to its goal of delivering 20 million units a year by 2030.

Gold rush at Singapore’s precious metal vaults as rich scoop up physical gold Wealthy individuals are stocking up on bullion – both gold and silver – to preserve their generational wealth amid uncertainties.

#Brunch: Optional early retirement schemes: Golden handshake or a nudge out the door? Why more companies in Singapore are offering employees early retirement these days.

Overall COE quota for Nov 24 to Jan 25 up 3.6%; mainstream car quota up 5.6% Mainstream car and commercial vehicle categories see largest rises, cut-and-fill numbers increased.

Clearer real estate rules, flagging of inactive companies among anti-money laundering moves The government will also reach out to car dealers next week to raise awareness of money laundering risks.

PODCAST: MAS has formed a review group to look into ways to boost the Singapore market. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains what needs to be done. #mark2market #btpodcasts 🎧 Listen here: bt.sg/i9UjP Also available on…

S$678 million High Street Centre sale falls through Delay in fund remittance process leads buyer, a private equity fund, to miss deadline for payment of deposit.

AGC will not be prosecuting David Lum for dealings with Iswaran Two of the charges on which Iswaran was convicted were for dealings with the boss of construction company Lum Chang.

Singles may apply for two-room flexi flats islandwide in October BTO exercise This is a ‘significant shift’ from the previous restriction to only non-mature estates, says HDB.

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng handed two charges in relation to dealings with Iswaran The charges come a day after Iswaran was sentenced to 12 months’ jail.

#BTExplains: What happens if Ong Beng Seng is convicted in relation to Iswaran case? The property tycoon could be disqualified from serving as a director of Hotel Properties Ltd (HPL) if he is convicted on fraud or disho…

Singapore retail sales up 0.6% in August, driven by vehicle sales Of the 14 industries, nine report year-on-year falls.

#BTOpinion: Will ESR-Logos Reit cash in on buying interest in short-lease hospitality assets? Even if the price fetched is below the end-2023 valuation, it may be worthwhile for the Reit to strike a deal for its hotel an…

Malaysian minister says ‘no surprises’ in enforcing VEP on Singapore vehicles Malaysia's transport minister said that the second phase of enforcement for the VEP, which would include fines given to motorists who have yet…

Off the rails but still on the clock: MRT disruption underscores need for flexible work Flexible work arrangements could have eased the strain for commuters during the six-day East-West Line disruption.