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Singapore tourism receipts up 5.9% in Q2 on year, in line with arrivals International visitor arrivals also jumped 14.8% to 3.9 million.

Frasers Centrepoint Trust rides on resilience of prime suburban malls in Singapore CEO of FCT’s manager says big is better to keep ahead of competition, sees progressive wage model increasing propensity to spend in catch…

Penalties for pollutive light commercial vehicles push buyers to switch to heavier vehicles instead “Now we see more diesel-powered heavy goods vehicles registered, and the result is the opposite of what the Commercial V…

Mixing hotpot with horsepower. Have Chinese car gimmicks gone too far? In promotional videos, Zeekr's vice-president Yang Dacheng was seen enjoying a hotpot meal in the MIX minivan, which can seat four people and, eviden…

Don’t underestimate Singapore: Gojek co-founder on missed chances Singapore is the “most important” market, says Gojek's Kevin Aluwi. The top 1% of Singapore's population earns an average monthly income of US$61,000, com…

#BTOpinion: Income should walk away from Allianz Income should come up with its own programme to improve its profitability and expand at home and abroad.

Singapore’s role as commodities hub increasingly crucial amid rising trade tensions, demand for compliance There will be more demand for legal and compliance expertise from Singapore to navigate the various trade restric…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Keppel, CDL, SingPost, Sabana Reit 1. Companies & Markets: Singapore’s role as commodities hub increasingly crucial amid rising trade tensions, demand for compliance 2. Singapo…

Temasek, Saudi Arabia’s PIF rated highest for credit metrics and liquidity by Moody’s Temasek’s excellent investment portfolio transparency provides greater visibility over market values and dividend income from investme…

Shell pipeline leaks oil, Shell and MPA working to clean up MPA was alerted to an oil leakage from a Shell land-based pipeline between Bukom Island and Bukom Kecil at about 1 pm.

CDL’s Norwood Grand sells 84% of units at S$2,067 psf at launch Woodlands’ connectivity and progressive transformation are drawing homebuyers to the region.

Japan hopes electric cars were just a bad dream Just a single electric car was on display at this year’s Japan Mobility Show: the Nissan Ariya, on sale since 2022 and first unveiled five years ago.

#BTLifestyle: From a reshaped piano to a two-way oven for small kitchens, these are winning designs we want Check out some of the brilliant innovations in this year’s Red Dot Award: Design Concept winners’ list.

A US$500 billion pile of household debt weighs on Thai PM as millions struggle with house and car loans Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s administration is in talks with banks to find ways to help millions of borrowers struggling…

Malaysia’s record budget aims to expand tax base, reduce subsidies PM Anwar focuses on lifting economic growth as he announces largest-ever budget spending of RM421 billion.

#BTLifestyle: Cheese prata and bao the French way at Les Ducs It’s accessible, uncomplicated and hearty fare that is French at heart, but acknowledges its Asian environment.

Sigi skin finds bright spot amid pandemic e-commerce boom Frustrated with the complex multi-step routines touted by many Asian skincare brands, Xenia Wong founded Sigi Skin - when she was 23 and fresh out of university.

#BTOpinion: SIA’s 420,000 discounted tickets may wow holidaymakers but investors are likely to stay grounded More than 420,000 cheap seats at an upcoming travel fair might entice travelers, but will they sway investors?

PSA’s upcoming 18.6 ha supply chain facility to support Tuas Port with new capabilities Opening in 2027, the S$647.5 million hub will supersede Keppel Distripark for consolidation, deconsolidation and distribution of car…

#BTLifestyle: Can a school save the world? School of Tomorrow thinks so With classes on carbon footprints and sea pollution, it teaches visitors how to live greener lives.

Singapore rejects crypto CEO’s PR bid; Nansen boss may relocate Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik posted on X: “US$88m capital raised, 25+ jobs created, one child born. Guess it was not enough. Where to move next?”

Tang family scion’s mansion price slashed again, by S$7 million to S$73 million This comes as Singapore-born buyers remain wary of big ticket purchases amid high interest rates and property levies.

Liew Mun Leong, Lee Seow Hiang appointed to board of Bhutan’s new economic hub Liew was the founding CEO and president of CapitaLand Group, and Lee was CEO of Changi Airport Group.

Government offers Sentosa site on 50-year lease for wellness-themed hotel Sentosa Development Corporation is seeking developers to develop a wellness-themed hotel that caters to guests’ mental, physical and emotional nee…

DBS’ Piyush Gupta: Only half of banks making enough AI, tech progress “A lot of people have tried to digitise before they change the fundamentals... I call that putting lipstick on a pig,” he said.

South-east Asia in better position to scale investments in water: Tharman His comments come as experts advocate for the creation of a new economy that recognises the full value of water and its governing as a global comm…

Criteria for Green Mark certification for data centres to be tighter from March 2025 Buildings seeking this certification will need to show higher levels of water energy as well, on top of energy efficiency.

SLA puts Tanjong Katong Complex up for sale The successful tenderer will oversee the refurbishment, curation of retail mix and management of the shopping mall.

#Brunch: Living in danger? Formaldehyde in homes pushes furniture industry to clean up act Horror stories surrounding formaldehyde and how it is causing illnesses in people and pets is triggering a wave of fear. How will…

Turf City’s first housing plots prepped for development The two parcels of land in Bukit Timah will be bound by Dunearn Road and are near a Good Class Bungalow Area.