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#BTOpinion: America deserves Donald Trump. The world doesn’t The president-elect has no philosophy or policy, and his incoherence about global relations is not feigned.

SBS Transit Q3 earnings 1.7% higher at S$18.2 million in spite of lower operating profit It expects increases in costs to moderate with lower inflation and energy prices.

Employee stock option plans gain traction among founders despite lack of understanding: study The reasons for offering the plans have also changed since 2021, with a growing focus on cost savings.

Malaysia targets family offices managing more than RM500 million amid regional wealth boom The announcement follows a single-family office programme unveiled by the government in September, aimed at attracting wealthy in…

Elon Musk’s net worth tops US$300 billion in wake of Trump victory Elon Musk is the only person to ever have a fortune in excess of US$300 billion.

Will Singapore be the next haven for ultra-rich non-doms fleeing UK tax changes? Wealth managers are seeing a significant spike in interest in Singapore from non-dom centimillionaire families – those with at least liquid…

Social platforms, crypto exchanges can help fight money laundering and fraud, say Fintech Festival panellists They add that the transboundary nature of financial crimes make data sharing between jurisdictions tricky.

#BTOpinion: The optimistic case for Singapore’s economy in the second Trump presidency Stronger buy-in for capitalism, pro-business policies and peace can help Singapore’s economy.

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Going above and beyond: Marina Bay Sands on billion-dollar push to court high-value tourists COO Paul Town said there is “a bit of a global arms race” at the moment with respect to luxury, which makes the industry “very…

#BTLifestyle: Steamboat gets new meaning at Chinese hotpot eatery Chamoon The new F&B concept from Sichuan features high end ingredients and individual hotpot portions.

#Brunch: Money, money, money... and Trump: What’s at stake at COP29 Climate change talks are contentious enough, but Donald Trump’s return as US president is likely to further complicate discussions on finance – and may…

[Roundup] 🇺🇸 With Trump set to take his place as commander-in-chief, the world braces for impact: 1. Singapore could face higher costs, slower growth as Trump’s win heralds a protectionist shift 2. S-Reits tumble on Tr…

Policy swings a key risk for Asian businesses under a Trump administration: DBS’ Tan Su Shan But with this also comes opportunities related to intra-regional trade, the ‘China+1’ strategy, she adds.

S-Reits tumble on Trump’s election triumph Concerns over rising US government debt and inflation have driven up Treasury yields.

Economic strategies, jobs among focus areas of Budget 2025: PM Wong Singapore will do its part to facilitate US-China relations, he said in a press conference on both foreign and domestic affairs

Singapore Airlines Q2 profit falls 59% to S$290 million on weaker operating performance This is despite revenue for the period adding 2 per cent to S$4.8 billion, from S$4.7 billion a year ago.

Shareholders of Singapore banks can look forward to more returns amid strong Q3 results Shares of the trio rally to all-time highs on Friday. Singapore banks lead STI rally to 16-year high: bt.sg/wDUD6

Dividends preferred over share buybacks for shareholder returns: OCBC CEO Helen Wong The bank aims to keep its excess capital as dry powder to support franchise flows and potential inorganic growth opportunities that may…

The rate cutting cycle: What does it mean for fixed income investors As the Fed signals a policy pivot, strategic bond allocation remains vital for smart portfolio management amid market shifts, says expert. Brought to y…

JTC in S$46.2 million buyback of Mercedes-Benz’ logistics property in Tuas Singapore's biggest industrial landlord JTC Corporation approved just 5% of the 600 buyback applications in last decade.

UOB looks to take ‘full advantage’ of excess capital by end of this year: CEO Wee Ee Cheong The bank is open to investing it in growth, or returning it to shareholders.

Hot stocks: UOB adds S$4 billion to value as Singapore banks break share price ceilings Three married deals took place for UOB, with none for DBS or OCBC.

Sats unlikely to resume dividend payout ratio of 70-80% but quantum will rise in tandem with profit The group has set targets of achieving S$8 billion in revenue and a return on equity of 15 per cent in FY2029.

Powell flags careful, patient approach after US Fed cuts rates a quarter point “We think that the economy, and we think our policies, are both in a very good place, a very good place,” said Powell.

Stocks to watch: UOB, OCBC, Sats, Far East Orchard, Daiwa House Logistics Trust UOB and OCBC's third-quarter results are both above consensus estimates; Sats second-quarter profit rose 214% more than the corresponding ye…

Start your day with BT ☕️: 1. Companies: Policy swings a key risk for Asian businesses under a Trump administration: DBS’ Tan Su Shan 2. Companies: S-Reits tumble on Trump’s election triumph 3. International: Powell flag…

OCBC Q3 profit up 9% to S$1.97 billion Net interest income for the quarter inched down 1% on the year to S$2.43 billion.

UOB posts 16% higher Q3 profit of S$1.61 billion Total income for the quarter grew 11% to S$3.83 billion.