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ByteDance cuts over 700 jobs in Malaysia in shift towards AI moderation: sources The technology firm is also planning more retrenchments next month as it looks to consolidate some of its regional operations.

Precision medicine to be covered by MediShield Life; new law mooted to govern genetic test use The MOH is also working on new legislation to govern the use of genetic and genomic test data, including the discriminatory u…

WhiteCoat to acquire Indonesian telemedicine startup Good Doctor The Singapore-headquartered digital health provider has secured a round of fresh funding led by Raffles Family Office.

Stocks to watch: Top Glove, FLCT Top Glove reported significantly narrower fourth quarter net loss of RM3.6 million (S$1.1 million); FLCT renewed the lease at its Grade A office building in Canberra, Australia.

Start your day with BT ☕️: 1. Companies: WhiteCoat to acquire Indonesian telemedicine startup Good Doctor 2. Companies: SGX hopeful equities business will improve if liquidity and other issues are addressed 3. Singapore:…

#BTOpinion: When speed kills (quality): Singapore telcos need tougher regulations as they pursue broadband upgrades Considering the immense value that is generated from the data that runs over these telcos’ pipes, regula…

Singtel launches AI cloud service; to process data locally for sensitive sectors, government The service ensures fast and secure connections for its customers, given the telco’s access to network infrastructure.

🍽 Embark on a gastronomic adventure with BT Club’s first late-night dining experience at Tiong Bahru's Dirty Supper on Nov 2. The six-course supper menu will feature signatures like Dirty Supper’s sourdough and chicken…

Amid geopolitical tensions, Suzhou Industrial Park is even more important as signal of openness: Chan Singapore companies should take long-term view on China and seek different opportunities in its regions, says the mini…

National Wages Council recommends 5.5% to 7.5% pay raise for lower-wage workers in coming year The guidelines take into account sustained productivity growth over the longer term, the improved economic outlook, and moder…

PODCAST: Did you know that cats have been banned in HDBs since 1989? Well, that’s finally changing. #btpodcasts #lenson 🎧 Listen here: Also available on Amazon, Apple, Spotify & YouTube Music

Singapore’s port to be world’s first to implement full digital bunkering in 2025 MPA is also adopting artificial intelligence, continuing green fuel efforts.

#BTOpinion: Ordinary consumers shouldn’t have to weigh the trade-offs of a carbon tax Asking ordinary folk if they are willing to pay more for goods and services as a result of the carbon tax just does not seem right.

Developing-world stocks suffer biggest two-day loss since August China’s world-beating stock rally lost steam after its economic planning agency announced weaker-than-expected stimulus measures in the government’s first…

Latest Singapore 6-month T-bill cut-off yield rises to 3.06% This is up from the 2.97% offered in the previous auction.

#BTOpinion: Hanwha shouldn’t need a majority interest in Dyna-Mac to drive long-term shareholder value So, what will it take to persuade Lim’s estate to part with its Dyna-Mac shares? How high will Hanwha Ocean SG have t…

Singapore, Thai leaders pledge cooperation in digital economy, food security, tourism Ongoing Myanmar crisis also features heavily on first day of Asean Summit in Laos.

Indian business titan Ratan Tata dead at 86 Indian industrialist Ratan Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, has died at age 86.

Stocks to watch: SGX, Metro, NeraTel Total securities market turnover value on the SGX increased to S$30.38 billion in September; Metro has acquired a freehold prime office property in Sydney, Australia.

Start your day with BT ☕️: 1. International: Singapore, Thai leaders pledge cooperation in digital economy, food security, tourism 2. Companies: Developing-world stocks suffer biggest two-day loss since August 3. Compani…

From singer to co-creative director: ChildAid 2024 features return of alumni like Amni Musfirah Amni is one of the ChildAid alumni involved in its landmark 20th edition, which will take place at Esplanade Theatre, with t…

Nassim Road bungalow back on the market, this time with record S$308 million price tag If met, the S$308 million asking price this time around – up from S$175 million in 2019 – would make it the biggest transaction in ab…

SIA, Scoot offering over 420,000 discounted tickets from Oct 25 The discounts will apply to selected Scoot flights from November to October 2025, as well as SIA flights from January to September 2025.

Thomson View owners looking to lower reserve price by 12% to S$808 million Approximately 60% of owners have consented to the reserve price which is 12% lower, according to marketing agent Edmund Tie.

#BTExplains: Prime, Plus and Standard: HDB’s new BTO categories and what they mean for buyers With close to 9,000 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats rolling out this month under an all-new categorisation framework, find out what…

October’s 8,573-unit BTO launch to include Prime flats in Crawford and Plus flats in Bayshore, Ang Mo Kio, Kallang New flats will be offered in nine estates – Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Bukit Batok, Jurong West, Geylang, Kallang…

COE premiums for passenger cars hit 2024 high; mainstream car premium crosses S$100,000 Mainstream car, larger car and open categories reached new highs as premiums rise across the board.

PODCAST: How do you navigate AI trends and diversify for long-term success? Genevieve Cua speaks to Dr Wei Dai from Dimensional Fund Advisors for more insights. #btpodcasts #wealthbt 🎧 Listen here: Also available on Ama…

#BTExplains: Going for broke: Will Hin Leong’s creditors get their money back if OK Lim and his children declare bankruptcy? What happens if a debtor is unable to pay off creditors?

South-east Asia’s supply chain bonanza from US-China trade war may be ending: World Bank Despite the region’s robust growth, signs of moderating domestic demand are emerging in Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines, th…