The Business Times

Watch out for thematic funds’ risks – high closure rate and poor performance Are thematic funds worth the risk? Despite their appeal, over 70% closed in 15 years, underperforming global equities.

#BTOpinion: Ong Beng Seng-linked Hotel Properties’ potential project is the best bet to rejuvenate Orchard Road Embattled tycoon Ong Beng Seng's Hotel Properties can make a major contribution to Singapore by successfully…

Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional partners Sembcorp Power for cross-border renewable-energy trade The initiative will export a total of 300 MW of renewable energy to Singapore.

Done in 60 seconds: Micro dramas take off in China as platforms chase users’ attention In less than a minute, a 50-year-old woman finds unexpected love with a secretly wealthy man who happens to be raising her long-lost…

Want work-life balance? You have to make sacrifices, say panellists at dialogue on careers Dione Song, chief executive of Love, Bonito, said that work-life balance was a dated concept, and that people should work at buil…

#BTOpinion: Dissident minority investor calls on OCBC to unlock value by distributing Great Eastern stake Will ex-remisier Ong Chin Woo succeed in his campaign for OCBC to distribute Great Eastern shares?

NTUC to raise staff retirement age to 64 and re-employment age to 69 from Jan 2025 This is one-and-a-half years ahead of the national schedule, to benefit older employees and give them “meaningful employment opportunitie…

Singapore’s resident employment rebounds in Q3, with year-end festivities set to boost labour demand Total employment increases by 22,300 in Q3, nearly double the 11,300 gain in Q2.

Singapore’s Big Four auditors tap AI to streamline audit processes, enhance efficiency KPMG, Deloitte, EY and PwC have no plans to downsize their audit teams locally, despite research showing accountants are at risk of j…

Stocks to watch: CapitaLand China Trust, Lendlease Global Reit, StarHub CapitaLand China Trust manager names Gerry Chan as CEO; Lendlease Global Reit takes out up to S$760 million in sustainability-linked loan facilities…

Start your day with BT ☕️: 1. Singapore: Singapore’s Big Four auditors tap AI to streamline audit processes, enhance efficiency 2. International: Syrians rejoice as Assad flees, ending brutal reign 3. Opinion: Dissident…

#BTLuxe: An enchanting Christmas in Prague There’s no better time to experience the charms of this ancient city than during the festive season.

Robust outlook for Singapore’s three biggest banks Even though the valuations of DBS, OCBC and UOB remain high, they continue to be a good investment, offering stability amid global market uncertainties.

36-year-old Australian man to be charged for threatening to crash aircraft he was boarding at Changi Airport He had boarded a flight scheduled to depart from Changi Airport on Nov 23 and allegedly said to a member of the…

Fortunes of Apac billionaires outstripped global wealth growth last decade: report The number of global billionaires has risen by around 52.6% between 2015 to 2024 – from 1,757 to 2,682.

No child’s play: Kiztopia looks to build indoor playground empire in South-east Asia Revenue could grow by 15% to 20% for the next financial year, with intellectual property licensing as a growth driver in the long run,…

#BTLuxe: Christmas with Tjin Lee: Of family, friends and Dirty Santas For the entrepreneur and socialite, the year-end is a time for reflecting and connecting with loved ones.

#BTOpinion: Time to revamp and relaunch the STI? Stick with the STI in its current form with a lopsided dependence on the banks and property, or revamp it to ensure broader coverage and adequate diversification?

Even BlackRock is fleeing public markets The US$11.5 trillion money manager’s recent acquisitions reflect investors’ boredom with stocks and bonds and a desire for alternative bets.

#BTLuxe: Christmas across countries and seasons As CEO Apac of Habyt, Jonathan Wong brings adventure, connection and adaptability to the global housing provider – as well as his marriage.

7-Eleven operators in Singapore, Thailand chow down on ready-to-eat segment Not just a place to pick up cigarettes and beer, 7-eleven is seen now as a “quick-service restaurant” and even a food destination.

#BTLuxe: Andre Chiang: From chef to hotelier The Taiwanese chef’s retirement from the kitchen paves the way for his other passions including designing a guesthouse in Kanazawa.

Temasek initiates wholly owned private credit platform of about S$10 billion Temasek indicated that the portfolio, which will be led by Nicolas Debetencourt, will be managed by a team of around 15 credit investment profe…

Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan’s death sparks questions over succession in vast business empire His daughters’ interest in the business is unclear, his monk son has renounced wealth, and a professional team ensure…

Singapore’s maritime sector on track for another record year in 2024 Singapore's maritime industry has posted a strong performance for 2024 so far and is on track to having a record year for container throughput and bunk…

South Korea President Yoon apologises for martial law ahead of impeachment vote President Yoon Suk-yeol said he would not seek to avoid legal and political responsibility for his decision, which he said was born of despe…

👊Singapore’s Spartans Boxing Club punches into Vietnam, eyes S-E Asia growth Spartans Boxing Club, established in 2015 in Singapore, is getting more people in South-east Asia into fighting shape.

Lloyd’s Singapore hub to write over US$1 billion in premiums in 2024 Senior executive is anticipating demand for insurance to grow in Apac, as wealth increases in much of region and people realise the need for more prote…

#BTLuxe: The many gifts of Glenn Yong After a few whirlwind years, the actor-musician-entrepreneur is pressing pause to reflect on what really matters.

#Brunch: Johor property market still hot but watch out for pitfalls Investors should ‘do their homework first’, even as the upcoming Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone adds to Johor’s allure.