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Start your day with BT ☕️: 1. Singapore: Economists trim inflation forecasts after Singapore’s October core, headline inflation reach lowest since 2021 2. Property: Taking Singapore’s commercial heart beyond the CBD – a…

Singapore remains confident in China’s future, deeper collaboration despite challenges: SM Lee SM Lee Hsien Loong added that it would be “short-sighted and unwise to write off” the world’s second-largest economy.

Singapore civil servants to get 1.05-months year-end bonus, up from last year’s 0.6-month Civil servants, rejoice.

Cheers to Singapore’s ‘sewage beer’ at climate summit A beer called NEWBrew, made from recycled toilet water, was given out free to delegates at the Singaporean pavilion at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

#BTOpinion: Give buyers an additional choice of new 50-year leasehold homes For one, selling homes on shorter land leases improves housing affordability by lowering prices, says BT's Leslie Yee.

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Singapore inflation lower than expected in October; core at 2.1%, headline at 1.4% Almost all categories mark eased inflation in October.

Condo resale prices fall for the first time in 10 months; volumes rise 8.1% in October: SRX, 99.co An industry player notes that the moderation in private resale prices is likely due to the influx of new supply.

Thomson View sold for S$810 million to UOL, CapitaLand The sale of Thomson View is the largest en bloc deal done in Singapore since the S$890 million sale of Chuan Park got the go-ahead in May 2023.

Financial advisory firms gain traction, thanks to rising affluence and demand for wealth management Some financial advisory firms have surpassed the key S$1 billion threshold in terms of assets under advisory, buoyed by…

Singapore companies ‘slightly optimistic’ about next 6 months, after exiting sales contraction phase in Q3: survey Singapore companies exited a nearly two-year-long period of sales contraction.

Stocks to watch: CDL, Paragon Reit Paragon Reit is selling its stake in Australian shopping centre Figtree Grove for S$168 million; CDL posted S$611.1 million in sales for Q3 2024.

Start your day with BT ☕️: 1. Singapore: Singapore companies ‘slightly optimistic’ about next 6 months, after exiting sales contraction phase in Q3: survey 2. Wealth: Financial advisory firms gain traction, thanks to ris…

What forcing Google to sell Chrome could mean The search engine could sell for at least US$15 billion, says one analyst.

Developing nations slam ‘paltry’ US$300b climate finance deal at COP29 “It’s a paltry sum,” thundered India’s delegate. “This will not address the enormity of the challenge we all face.”

SM Lee on six-day official visit to Suzhou, Beijing and Shanghai He will call on President Xi Jinping and attend the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Suzhou Industrial Park.

#BTLifestyle: Reviving Singapore’s edible heritage From false ginseng to purslane, food collectives are bringing overlooked local ingredients back to the table for vibrant dining experiences.

Forming the ‘best team’ is ‘most crucial, most urgent’ priority ahead of GE: PM Wong The PAP can no longer ‘stay in the background’ and simply let the government engage citizens, he says at party conference

PM Wong poised to take over as PAP secretary-general; to lead Singapore at next GE in 2025 SM Lee Hsien Loong will continue in a supporting and advisory role, and help him to strengthen the party.

Singapore workers’ mental health declines; those on unhealthy diets tend to do worse Survey finds that respondents on a generally balanced diet with no specific exclusions report higher mental health scores.

#BTLifestyle: Lovingly restored: Take a peek into the wartime shophouse where Lee Kuan Yew hid In the midst of World War II, 75 Maude Road was where Singapore’s founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew hid to escape a mass s…

Near-term volatility drives SGX to 17-year peak on higher turnover The bourse operator is benefiting from the 15.7% advance in the Singapore stock market so far this year.

Wave of asset rejuvenation to come in Singapore industrial real estate Underutilised industrial developments are likely to undergo redevelopment or asset enhancement to capture new and high-quality occupier demand.

#BTOpinion: How Chinese is Shein? For the fast-fashion giant, nationality has become a vexed question.

As SGQR+ reshapes Singapore’s payment scene, who wins? Is Nets' dominance in Singapore's payment landscape under threat? SGQR+ could reshape the scene, offering merchants more choices and competition.

Kia unveils its plan to beat ‘difficult’ Singapore EV market Kia showed off EVs that will be priced under S$200,000, inclusive of COE, when they arrive in 2025.

#BTLifestyle: Style v substance at Le Pristine If you want style, art and visual delights, Le Pristine at Grand Hyatt Singapore will deliver a sensory overload with a mixed culinary identity and contrasting vibes.

Singapore’s health authorities remind clinics of telehealth, advertising obligations These include ensuring teleconsultations are appropriate for patient’s condition, not promoting prescription-only medicines.

CDL and joint ventures post S$611.1 million in Q3 sales, driven by Kassia launch This was up from S$325 million in the same period last year.