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What’s next for financial services in AI and tech The roles of AI and technology in this sector are rapidly expanding. Join our roundtable panellists as they discuss the opportunities and risks. bt.sg/c3pP Visit bt.sg/fo…

US dollar gains against global currencies as election wraps up The Singapore dollar weakens around 0.47% against the greenback.

SingPost’s H1 profit rises 97.3% to S$22.6 million; declares S$0.0034 per share interim dividend Revenue growth in its Australia and Singapore segments help to offset declines in international cross-border business. ➡️Ot…

Start your day with BT ☕️: 1. Wealth: US presidential elections: The expected impact on assets 2. Wealth: Reasons to invest in Singapore banks 3. Companies: (Opinion) Frasers Hospitality Trust’s sudden lurch to a higher…

SIA Engineering Q2 profit up 10.2% to S$35.6 million; declares S$0.02 dividend per share Increase in revenue comes amid healthy demand for maintenance, repair and overhaul services.

Voters gripped by anxiety, stress over a divided US election With polls pointing to an extremely tight contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, US voters express excitement, hope and fatigue in the final hours bef…

Singapore retail sales up 2% in September, propped up by strong motor sales Motor vehicles recorded the largest increase of 29.6%; wearing apparel and footwear posted the largest fall of 9.3%.

Malaysia’s stock market regains its mojo in 2024, driven by property, tech and Sarawak-focused sectors After being hit hard during the Covid-19 pandemic, the property sector has made a strong comeback, with the Bursa Mal…

MaNaDr’s low prices could have encouraged too-brief teleconsultations: doctors MaNaDr’s consultations were priced from S$8.20, lower than the typical S$20 to S$25 charged at physical clinics. “Patients cannot expect to p…

Chinese group accused of hacking Singtel in telecom attacks The breach of Singtel was seen as a test run by China for further hacks against US telecommunications companies, sources say.

“I will do it over the weekend!”: Why we are bad at saving for retirement Guilty of saying “I’ll do it over the weekend” or “I’ll do it when I have time”? Before you know it, you have missed the deadline for contribution…

In the return-to-office war, it’s the bosses who have the upper hand In an economy where firms are looking to shed people instead of attract them, it’s cubicle-loving bosses who call the shots.

Asian markets mixed as caution builds ahead of high-stakes US election Jitters are emerging in the local equities market ahead of the high-stakes election, with the Straits Times Index down 0.3% or 11.82 points in early…

Foreign banks in Singapore slash home loan rates to as low as 2.45% BOC, Stanchart, Maybank offer rates of 2.45-2.5%; fixed mortgage rates were around 3% at the start of this year, and up to 4.25% at the start of 2023.

Stocks to watch: SIA, CapitaLand Investment, NetLink NBN Trust, Aims Apac Reit, Dyna-Mac SIA will spend S$1.1 billion to retrofit its Airbus A350 fleet and refresh offerings; CapitaLand Investment raises S$261 million fo…

Start your day with BT ☕️: 1. Property: Foreign banks in Singapore slash home loan rates to as low as 2.45% 2. Singapore: Changi Airport Group loses appeal to have tax break for S$270m spent on assets like runways 3. Opi…

#BTOpinion: Singapore opportunities could shine in Hongkong Land’s remaking The group should consider listing a Singapore office Reit, or developing the Jurong Lake District white site.

Why Gen Z is saying ‘no’ to middle management – and why you might want to reconsider One of the most striking trends is their growing reluctance to step into middle management roles – a phenomenon being called “conscious…

Singapore Airlines to invest S$1.1 billion in retrofitting Airbus A350 fleet The upgrades across the cabin classes promise improved privacy and comfort and a beefed-up in-flight entertainment system.

[Roundup] The US presidential election: A race that’s too close to call As we near the election showdown on Nov 5, here's a look at the issues that matter in this highly divisive and controversial campaign. 1. What the U…

Meet bullish demand for executive condos with release of more sites Sell EC sites in prime districts and the city centre too, with restrictions such as those that apply to BTO Plus and Prime projects, says BT's Leslie Ye…

#BTOpinion: Value-unlocking moves will enliven market more than any new SDRs, Catalist listings New 'unexciting' listings such as Food Innovators, Attika Group and Goodwill Entertainment will struggle to win over investo…

Asean gains in the near term amid US-China tensions, but beware of escalations: MAS’ Chia Der Jiun A key risk is a rapid increase in protectionist policies, which will negatively impact global growth and inflation tariff…

First of additional 120 public EV fast chargers debuts at Woodlands Civic Centre The fast chargers, which can charge a typical EV up to 80% in under 30mins, will be spread across 60 HDB carparks.

Straits Trading Company makes bold move in Malaysia with Penang’s Straits City project “With rising population and income, there will be greater need for retail, leisure and modern housing offerings. It’s time for people…

SPH Media cuts 10% of tech employees in restructuring move in bid to stay sustainable 34 or 10% of SPH Media’s employees in its tech division will be made redundant across teams and ranks as the group aims to remain comp…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Genting Singapore, City Developments, Keppel Reit, Oxley Top Stories: 1. Companies: Asean gains in the near term amid US-China tensions, but beware of escalations: MAS’ Chia De…

Genting Singapore’s RWS casino chief Andrew MacDonald out He had done so to “pursue personal interests” said Genting Singapore.

Temasek, Republic-backed blockchain fund eyes raising US$100 million Temasek is lined up as an anchor investor in the new fund alongside the New York-based fintech firm Republic.

#BTLifestyle: Booker Prize nominees seek solace in a chaotic world Fiction’s most famous award selects six novels that span generations and geographies to highlight the universality of personal struggle in a turbulent wo…