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#BTOpinion: Bridging ambitions and realities: the Johor-Singapore SEZ Anticipation runs high as December nears, with expectations for the unveiling of much-awaited details from Malaysia and Singapore on their latest and…

SingLand builds on sustainability efforts, sees ESG credentials as prerequisite to attracting tenants Having a green workplace will become a major criterion for companies looking to attract and retain talent, says CEO Jo…

Understanding medical insurance premiums and why they are rising Claims take up the largest share per dollar of premium at 78%, followed by distribution cost at 12%.

US hits South-east Asian solar imports with duties up to 271% Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam provide the bulk of US solar cell and module imports.

CICT’s Tony Tan on Singapore’s office and retail future Tan, CEO of the manager of CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT), speaks with BT’s Leslie Yee on the trust’s Ion Orchard investment, the outlook for Singapo…

#BTLifestyle Culinary Class Wars: the hit show that redefined Korean cuisine The cooking reality show on Netflix ignited global interest in Korean food and gave a much-needed lift to the struggling F&B industry. 🍴Keen t…

🍌Crypto boss eats banana art he bought for US$6.2 million “It’s much better than other bananas,” says Justin Sun after getting his first taste. ➡️It’s bananas to regard art as an investment

Boustead JV seen putting Como Orchard on the market, with S$680 million asking price It acquired the 18-storey freehold hotel and retail asset for S$515 million in 2022.

Singapore needs to work ‘extra hard’ to maintain valuable ties with China amid uncertainty, says SM Lee In his 20 years as Singapore’s prime minister, SM Lee visited China 14 times, making him one of the most frequent vi…

Public opinion divided on Malaysia’s anti-graft efforts after 1MDB-related charges dropped against Najib Frustration ran high as many Malaysians questioned how the prosecution could fail to advance the case after six yea…

Revolutionising medical imaging: A new era The integration of AI with advanced imaging technologies offers more accurate, efficient and safer solutions to improve patient outcomes. Brought to you by Royal Healthcare bt.s…

Caffeine high: How expensive can your cup of kopi get? Could your kopi-o increase by 20 Singapore cents? Possibly, say business owners if cost pressures - including rising coffee bean prices - do not abate.

Indonesian tycoon eyes theme park, F1 in US$16 billion project Sugianto Kusuma, president director and owner of PT Pantai Indah Kapuk Dua, is in talks with partners from China and Singapore to build a port but declined t…

Singapore hotel performance slips in post-F1 October This is even as international visitor arrivals grew.

#BTOpinion: Genting Singapore’s luck may turn in 2025 The renewal of its casino licence for a shorter two-year term adds to the uncertainties at the integrated resort operator, but a turnaround could come.

SBS Transit and French transport operator RATP Dev win tender to run Jurong Region Line This is the first time a foreign entity will jointly operate an MRT service in Singapore.

With the property tax rebate and revision of Annual Value bands, all HDB owner-occupiers can expect lower property tax bills in 2025. Here's what you need to know.

[JUST IN] One-off property tax rebate in 2025 for owner-occupiers to mitigate cost-of-living concerns A rebate of 20% will be given to owner-occupied HDB flats. Owner-occupied private residential properties will be given…

Stocks to watch: IHH Healthcare, Digital Core Reit IHH Healthcare's earnings per share stood at 6.06 sen; Digital Core Reit's manager responded to unitholders’ questions regarding its acquisition of a German data centre.

Start your day with BT ☕️: 1. Companies: SBS Transit and French transport operator RATP Dev win tender to run Jurong Region Line 2. Singapore: ‘Great prospects’ for Singapore and Shanghai to draw closer: SM Lee, Shanghai…

Vietnam’s death-row property mogul seeks lifeline from Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan and foreign investors Truong My Lan eyes asset sales, including a key project to Malaysia’s Berjaya Corporation founder, in a bid to rep…

Single leverage limit, additional disclosures imposed on all S-Reits: MAS S-Reit managers will have to disclose their plans to manage Reits’ leverage and ICR levels in their financial and annual reports.

PODCAST: In the era of remote work and online shopping, why are Singapore’s malls and offices still thriving? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from Tony Tan, CEO of CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CI…

Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan dies, aged 86 He was ranked as Malaysia’s third richest person by Forbes in April, with a net worth of US$5.1 billion.

Singapore, Thailand to further collaboration in green economy, food security, digital economy: PM Wong Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra also said that Thailand is “keen to keep strengthening Singapore’s food securit…

CPF payments to platform workers projected to cost about US$368 million over next 5 years: report This excludes other costs, such as workplace injury compensation insurance, which is estimated to reach US$32 million a ye…

DBS inks MOU with Japan partner to help Japanese SMEs expand into Singapore, key Asian markets The partnership will make it easier for Japanese SMEs to expand into DBS’ six core markets in Singapore, China, Hong Kong, In…

Singapore’s old-age support ratio halves in 10 years, but foreign workforce provides buffer: MOM Each elderly person is supported by 3.5 residents in 2024, down from six a decade ago.

Amazon injects S$2 billion into its Singapore businesses in 2023 The investment has supported more than 4,000 ‘indirect jobs’ in the country.