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South-east Asia’s stodgy conglomerates are holding it back Among the top 50 firms in South-East Asia by revenue, only one – Sea, a Singaporean gaming and e-commerce firm – was founded in this century.

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Investors still banking on Singapore co-living as hospitality play Is co-living merging with traditional hospitality? Ascott's lyf and LHN Group's Coliwoo are adapting to demand for flexible stays.

From China to Singapore: 4 restaurants to check out Curious about Singapore's fine-dining evolution? BT susses out four new upscale Chinese eateries, including Michelin-starred Yong Fu and Sichuan-style KUN.

Gold ETFs shine on rising interest from the West Spot gold prices have been breaking records, and have held steady above US$2,700 per ounce since it broke the ceiling on Oct 18.

#BTOpinion: Hanwha’s offer for Dyna-Mac shouldn’t be compared to past non-privatisation deals It is important that boards and investors scrutinise the work of IFAs, and push them to justify their views and recommendation…

Rising force: How Asian-American voters could shape US elections Some 15 million Asian Americans are eligible to vote, a growing demographic that could sway the election, especially in key battleground states.

#BTLifestyle: Design challenge: A house on a triangular plot and a tight budget When the budget is tight, the plot is triangular and fengshui elements are a must, things can get challenging. But not for this household of…

From tennis to basketball to football, Singapore’s sports calendar lights up with major events At the upcoming Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup - South-east Asia's most coveted football championship - Singapore is in Group…

Ringgit’s weakness won’t last: Bank Negara Malaysia Is Bank Negara Malaysia poised to manage ringgit volatility? Strong fundamentals and reforms sustain support, amid global market shifts.

#BTLifestyle: Second helping of Teochew restaurant favourites at new San Shu Gong The off-menu special of braised foie gras in soy sauce gravy is a surprise hit, says our resident food critic Jaime Ee.

Michael Bloomberg: Why I’m voting for Kamala Harris "For Trump, nothing – not America, not our Constitution, not democracy, not the rule of law, not the lives of police officers or any other citizen – matters more than h…

No Signboard former chairman, CEO Lim Yong Sim fined S$420,000 for price rigging Lim made multiple trades to cushion the impact to No Signboard's share price at different instances before and after the company posted los…

Dalvey Road bungalow owned by wife of 3AC’s Zhu Su sells for S$51 million The buyer, a Singaporean in his early 30s, is a member of the Karim family behind Singapore-based integrated palm oil player Musim Mas Group.

10-year average return on Singapore Savings Bond picks up to 2.81% The December issuance has S$600 million on offer and closes on Nov 26.

#Brunch: What the US presidential election means for China and the rest of Asia Would Beijing - which hasn't publicly indicated its preference for either candidate - consider one particular outcome more aligned with its…

Singapore’s labour productivity up 2.4% per annum since Industry Transformation Maps roll-out: MOF report This led to annual growth of 1.9% in real median gross monthly income of full-time employed residents in the 23 IT…

Behind the numbers: Is Singapore really Vietnam’s top FDI source? Singapore has become Vietnam’s top investor, acting as a strategic conduit for capital from multinationals in China, Europe, and the United States.

Goodwill Entertainment Catalist IPO 1.5 times oversubscribed “We’re excited to invite investors to join us as we continue to innovate and expand, capitalising on the cultural affinity for karaoke," says Flint Lu, CEO of…

SNEF poll finds 95% of Singapore employers will not implement 4-day work week "These results reflect the realities many employers face in today’s tight labour market and competitive business environment," says SNEF.

DBS may finance the shutdown of steel plants in India and China Earlier this year, DBS had adjusted its policy to accommodate the financing of the early shutdown of coal-fired power plants, and is already working on a de…

Olam said to be in advanced talks with Saudi Arabia to sell agribusiness stake The deal is estimated to place Olam Agri at a valuation of about US$4 billion.

Strong wealth segment likely to boost Q3 earnings at Singapore banks: analysts One analyst said DBS may raise dividends to signal its confidence in its capital position.

Stocks to watch: Singtel, Wilmar, First Reit The ACCC filed court proceedings against Singtel’s subsidiary Optus Mobile over allegations of inappropriate sales conduct; Wilmar International's net profit for the third qua…

Start your day with BT ☕️: 1. Singapore: Lee Hsien Yang has turned ‘personal vendetta’ into international smear campaign: Govt 2. Companies: Strong wealth segment likely to boost Q3 earnings at Singapore banks: analysts…