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US President Donald Trump said that the rise of Chinese company DeepSeek was "a wake-up call" for the US tech industry, and that it was good that companies in China have come up with cheaper and faster AI.

Trump says Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok “Numerous people are talking to me, very substantial people, about buying it and I will make that decision probably over the next 30 days," said Trump.

Latest Singapore 6-month T-bill cut-off yield rises to 3.04% This was up from the 2.99% offered in the previous six-month auction that closed on Jan 16.

Who is Liang Wenfeng: The geek behind DeepSeek? The 40-year-old graduated from Zhejiang University with a degree in AI.

Infographic: How is inflation affecting your CNY goodies? 1kg of bak kwa from Bee Cheng Hiang costs S$74, up marginally from S$72 last year.

Lawrence Wong warns of uncertainty, calls for unity in first CNY message as prime minister “Our economy performed strongly,” he said. “Inflation subsided. Unemployment remained low. Many Singaporeans enjoyed higher wage…

Singapore’s data centre Reits fall on DeepSeek threat; analysts warn of fallout “The announcement of DeepSeek advancement seems to have resulted in a recalibration of market outlook and earnings expectations across (the)…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: DBS, Keppel Reit, CapitaLand India Trust, Aims Apac Reit, Cordlife Top Stories: 1. Singapore: Lawrence Wong warns of uncertainty, calls for unity in first CNY message as prime…

China AI firm DeepSeek shocks US tech; Nvidia dives US$589b, biggest one-day loss in US history Chinese firm DeepSeek’s AI chatbot has soared to the top of the Apple Store’s download charts, stunning industry insiders an…

#BTOpinion: Time for OCBC to offload Great Eastern Great Eastern said that it has been granted yet another extension of time by SGX to comply with the minimum free float rule.

#BTOpinion: Ditch the VIP inside track at new condo launches Who should get priority at a new condo project’s launch? A household that has children or close family members living near it - or a developer’s business assoc…

Self-driving buses to be tested from mid-2026 on public bus routes around Marina Bay, one-north “We are starting with these routes, as they are shorter and simpler,” LTA said on Facebook.

Demand falls for latest Singapore Savings Bond with 10-year average return of 2.82% The latest tranche offers a first-year interest rate of 2.76%, slightly higher than the 2.73% in the January issuance.

Singapore-listed US office Reits soar on Trump’s return to office mandate Manulife US Reit, for one, has gained 12.6% in the past week, alongside other Singapore-listed US office Reits.

Singapore miles ahead in depth of technical knowledge: OpenAI research chief “I mean this very, very seriously – there’s a gap between Singapore and everywhere else,” said OpenAI’s research chief Mark Chen.

New World debt turmoil rocks one of Hong Kong’s richest families After New World posted its first loss in 20 years, Adrian Cheng stepped down as CEO in September in a surprise move. Just two months later, the company rep…

Huat's up: F&B reservations surge up to 40% amid high demand for CNY corporate dining Companies are opting for more cost-effective options like family restaurant chains, rather than hosting their celebrations at higher-c…

Singapore sees fewer job cuts, slower employment growth in 2024 There were 12,930 retrenchments in 2024, fewer than the 14,590 recorded in 2023.

#Budget2025 likely to invest in keeping workforce competitive, attracting talent: observers Singapore might need to improve its attractiveness to talent. To encourage top talent to put down roots, the government could al…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Keppel, CDLHT, CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Thomson Medical, Japfa Top Stories: 1. Singapore: Budget 2025 likely to invest in keeping workforce competitive, attracting talent: obse…

Over 3,000 individuals’ names, NRIC numbers leaked due to CEA’s IT system error The Council for Estate Agencies says it has written to all affected individuals to inform them of the incident and its follow-up actions, an…

Bvlgari notches stellar year in tough luxury market: High jewellery and proactive selling key, says CEO “Believe it or not, except for China, we grew everywhere last year, much more than what we expected,” says Bvlgari C…

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Don’t blink: ‘Asean tigers’ to claw back above 6% economic growth in 2025 Vietnam charges full steam ahead, the Philippines roars on, Indonesia pushes through headwinds and Malaysia appears set to be among best-performin…

Q4 rebound underscores resilient housing demand, but market challenges remain: analysts Momentum from an unexpected rebound in private home prices and sales in Q4 2024 could boost prices by 3-6% in 2025.

Luxury, hotel stocks are all the rage as tourists flock to Japan Analysts see the benefits of increased tourism, already felt by department stores, spreading to more domestic stocks this year.

China’s frugal tourists avoid far-flung trips over Chinese New Year holiday “They are looking for value and experiences rather than just spending money. We are not going to see the heyday of Chinese coming in, going into…

🧧#BTLifestyle: Red packet one-upmanship: Corporates outdo each other in producing premium quality hongbao One corporate gifting company is hiring more designers – including from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia – t…

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Disney raises Bob Iger’s pay by 30%, reflecting turnaround in profit The long-standing CEO is set to leave Disney in December 2026.