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Volatility could roil base metal markets in 2025; analysts favour copper, tin amid energy transition Potential headwinds include stronger US dollar, escalating trade tensions and China’s economic momentum.

Tough 2024 for suburban business parks with rising vacancies; muted growth for industrial rents in 2025 Most industrial submarkets can expect to grow by 2 to 3% next year – but not business parks in the suburbs.

Offshoring lures cost-conscious industrialists, but Singapore remains attractive: market watchers Although other places might be cheaper for companies to operate in, the Republic offers advantages such as political stabi…

Stocks to watch: Del Monte Pacific, Trek 2000 International Del Monte's ’s net loss deepened to US$22.2 million for the second quarter; Ron Sim and Osim have alleged that the founder of Trek 2000, Henn Tan had made fraud…

Start your day with BT ☕️: 1. Companies: Tough 2024 for suburban business parks with rising vacancies; muted growth for industrial rents in 2025 2. Companies: Stability, rich talent pool in South-east Asia drive double-d…

Ron Sim and Osim send legal letter of demand to Trek 2000 International’s current and former chairmen Henn Tan, founder of Trek 2000 International, allegedly made fradulent representations that Ron Sim and Osim relied on…

#BTOpinion: Could Paragon soon change hands? Selling properties then winding down Paragon Reit returns cash to the Cuscaden Peak consortium.

#BTOpinion: Telco consolidation may not necessarily lead to recovery in mobile revenues Singapore’s telcos will need to dig deeper to generate revenue growth.

Former bank employee implicated in $3b money laundering saga to plead guilty 27-year-old Wang Qiming, former relationship manager at Citibank, will return to court on Jan 8, 2025. He remains out on a bail of S$25,000.

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South-east Asia’s renewable energy future faces hurdles, but financing momentum is growing The rise of innovative funding solutions underscores the region’s commitment to achieving its clean energy goals.

Labubu, co-op games, VR: How arcades are keeping patrons hooked But keeping up with trends can be costly, with new machines costing up to US$100,000.

Global airlines forecast US$1 trillion 2025 revenue despite plane shortage Industry revenues top US$1 trillion for first time.

Economists’ Singapore growth forecast jumps for 2024, but only edges up for 2025: survey Geopolitical tensions are now seen more as a downside risk.

CPF Special, MediSave and Retirement Accounts’ interest rate falls to 4% for Q1 2025 Interest rates for the Ordinary Account and HDB housing loans remain unchanged.

Singapore’s new family office framework will give clarity, but may not be enough to attract more super rich Will Singapore's new single-family office framework attract the ultra-wealthy? Higher disclosure requirements ma…

Stocks to watch: Aims Apac Reit, Keong Hong Aims Apac Reit is divesting its warehouse at 3 Toh Tuck Link for S$24.4 million; Keong Hong Holdings has agreed to sell its 20% stake in Katong Holdings for S$34.5 million.

Start your day with BT ☕️: 1. Singapore: Singapore’s new family office framework will give clarity, but may not be enough to attract more super rich 2. Property: Far East-Perennial JV to launch sale of strata-titled offi…

Fitch Ratings upgrades Astrea VI Class A-2 bonds Astrea PE bonds have seen strong demand, with the latest tranche launched in July 2.8 times subscribed.

PODCAST: Taking the first step in personal finance management always seems daunting but there are just 3 simple steps to financial success! Howie Lim speaks to professor Steve Foerster to find out. #btpodcasts #moneyhack…

#BTOpinion: Earning 3% from Singapore dollar T-bills may not last or be enough Retirees may need to embrace some risks by buying high-quality stocks and bonds.

SGX securities turnover value rises 51% in November; volume up 12% The STI emerged as Asean’s top performer, leading the region’s markets with a 17-year high for three consecutive days.

Asian carriers are raising international passenger capacity at faster pace than industry SIA has raised its passenger capacity by 14.1% in 2024, while Korean Air Lines and ANA have grown theirs by 13.2% and 12.1%, respec…

Lower interest rates, geopolitical conflicts poised to shape investment decisions in 2025 Analysts are bullish on India, citing factors such as the country's favourable demographics, lower tariff risks and long-term inve…

Manage risks in commodity financing by bracing for constant uncertainty: UOB’s Lim Chen Chen “You never know when something can break out or escalate; what we do know is that the world has a new disorder,” says Lim Chen…

Han Kwee Juan to replace Tan Su Shan as DBS’ head of institutional banking Han Kwee Juan, who is currently DBS' Singapore country head, had been among the pool of potential candidates rumoured to take over as DBS CEO.

Singapore’s financials and real estate employers take cautious stance on hiring: survey Hiring sentiment remains relatively stable, with employers reporting a strong outlook for staffing levels in the first quarter of 20…

Stocks to watch: Sembcorp Industries, Hai Leck, DBS The South African High Court affirms Sembcorp Industries' S$70 million asset sale made in 2018 as valid and enforceable; DBS has appointed Han Kwee Juan as head of inst…

Start your day with BT ☕️: 1. Singapore: Singapore’s financials and real estate employers take cautious stance on hiring: survey 2. Companies: Lower interest rates, geopolitical conflicts poised to shape investment decis…

The Malaysian ringgit was one of Asia’s best-performing currencies this year. Can it hold its strength? Year to date, the Singapore dollar has lost 5.1% against the ringgit to 3.29.