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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding says customers have started arbitration action for US$835 million It said that the customers had in 2022, terminated the contracts for the 10 vessels shortly after placing orders for them in 2021…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Clar, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, UOL, SingLand, Sasseur Reit, Sabana Reit 1. Transport: Shipping prices to ease as US port strike congestion clears, but unresolved issues could…

No surprise; Singapore leaves monetary policy settings unchanged in October meeting For 2025, MAS expects both core and headline inflation at 1.5 - 2.5%.

Singapore economy grows 4.1% year on year in Q3; 2.1% sequentially This is the fastest pace of GDP growth since the third quarter of 2022.

Four ways to know if your workplace is a sinking ship - and how to swim away Firstly, has your “personal brand” been damaged by being associated with the failed organisation?

VIDEO: What can buyers expect from Prime, Plus and Standard BTO flats? Will HDB's new framework keep BTO flats affordable? With 8,573 units in 15 projects set to launch in October, the new Prime, Plus and Standard catego…

Asean needs louder voice on the global stage now more than ever: PM Wong Asean and its partners must show that there is a way to benefit from more integration, cooperation and free trade rather than isolation.

Dyson’s notification of retrenchment was in compliance with law: MOM Dyson was criticised by the United Workers of Electronics and Electrical Industries for giving the labour union short notice of its retrenchment exerci…

#BTLifestyle: Spanish steak and French snails at Wild Blaze While it doesn’t quite live up to its name in character, it offers reasonably priced brasserie fare that’s comforting and nostalgic.

Singapore colleges are new travel hotspot for China’s tiger mums “I just wanted to bring the children to visit, and in the future, if there’s the opportunity and they are willing, they can study in this university,” said…

TikTok slashes hundreds of jobs in AI shift TikTok said it will slash hundreds of jobs, with a significant number of employees in Malaysia expected to be affected.

Showcasing iconic characters in new formats through licensing Beyond film and cartoon characters, Pacific Licensing Studio now links corporate brands and museums with merchandise makers.

Temasek CIO gets behind asset-shuffling funds snubbed by others The Temasek CIO voiced unusual enthusiasm for continuation funds, in which private equity managers shift hard-to-sell assets from an older vehicle into a br…

#BTOpinion: Issue over HDB rental rate shows need for data integrity Accurate information will keep our marketplaces fair and transparent, and help people with decision-making.

#EE24: Standing out with bold sustainable strategies Companies can distinguish themselves by appointing a chief sustainability officer or setting ambitious net-zero targets.

VIDEO: What does a stronger ringgit mean for Singapore and the region? How will the Malaysian ringgit’s surge affect cross-border shopping? As the ringgit strengthens, Singaporean tourists may face rising costs, while Ma…

#BTLifestyle: Up in the air: Penthouse living gets new meaning This top-floor apartment even has its own ‘penthouse’ in the living room.

#BTLifestyle: Ce La Vi expands global presence with London and Miami venues Singapore’s bar-restaurant-club to replicate its success in two of the world’s most competitive hospitality markets.

China's briefing on stimulus gets lukewarm investor reception Some investors fear China’s 2024 economic growth target and its longer-term growth trajectory may be at risk if more aggressive support is not announced soon.

Shell employees voice their ire in company survey as CEO cuts jobs They expressed dismay at the way Shell’s leadership is managing the British oil major’s biggest overhaul in years.

‘Maturation’ of private credit asset class may cause shake-out: PGIM chief But the underlying trend of institutions and high-net-worth investors having this asset in their portfolios will continue to grow.

#Brunch: Asean markets are ‘gold mines’ for cross-border sellers, but challenges abound Can Southeast Asia overcome China's e-commerce dominance? Though no other manufacturing hub today can compare to China's, South-east…

#BTExplains: How Singapore’s monetary policy works The MAS manages the Singapore dollar by using an index, known as the Singapore dollar nominal exchange rate (S$NEER). How does adjusting the slope, width and level of th…

Noontalk Media takes steps to ensure working capital until mid-2025 It has entered into a S$2 million loan agreement with its CEO Dasmond Koh.

CDL lays out plans for Union Square project after bagging 67% more GFA under incentive scheme Preview for launch of 366-unit residential block Union Square Residences to start on Nov 1.

Tiong Seng’s ex-CEO, unit’s ex-director acquitted of graft; judge slams CPIB officers for ‘framing’ accused The pair stepped down from their respective positions after they were charged in 2020 over loans to LTA official…

PODCAST: Is it time to rethink our wealth, thanks to the Fed’s jumbo rate cut? How do we build resilient portfolios? Howie Lim speaks to Abel Lim, head of wealth management advisory and strategy at UOB. #btpodcasts This…

Economists expect MAS to hold currency band steady amid sticky prices While central banks in the US, Europe and parts of Asia have begun cutting interest rates as inflation drops from its post-pandemic peaks, the deceler…

SGX hopeful equities business will improve if liquidity and other issues are addressed Questions on higher operating expenses, especially executives’ remuneration, were raised at the bourse’s AGM.

Set up a Telegram chat group to trade shares? You may fall afoul of the law A man who used Telegram chat groups to induce its members to trade in shares has been convicted under the Securities and Futures Act.