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What to do with your CPF funds after the Special Account closure Your course of action now depends on the original intention you had for your CPF money, assuming the SA was still open.

Asia-Pacific markets jump after no immediate Trump tariffs; dollar weakens Japan’s Nikkei 225 leaps 0.8% on Tuesday shortly after the open, while Australia’s ASX 200 jumps 0.8% in the morning, and Singapore shares were d…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Sembcorp Industries Top Stories: 1. Companies & Markets: Asia-Pacific markets jump after no immediate Trump tariffs; dollar weakens 2. International: Markets optimistic as Trum…

Here’s what is known about Trump’s planned executive orders after swearing-in Trump said he would immediately declare a national energy emergency, promising to fill up strategic oil reserves and export US energy all over…

Trump sworn in a second time, vows ‘golden age of America’ Donald Trump's swearing-in marks just the second time in US history that a president lost the office and managed to return to power. ➡️President Tharman, PM Wong…

S-E Asia’s Brics interest raises eyebrows as largest Asean members stir the US-China balancing act Status check: Indonesia snags full membership; Thailand partners up; Malaysia, Vietnam stay in the wings; others wait and…

Airbus puts Seletar Aerospace Park facility up for sale at S$20 million upon Kelley Aerospace’s exit CBRE, which is marketing the property, says it is suitable for an aviation business and can be used to maintain, repair…

Singapore SME bloodletting will continue as China investors pump US$73 billion into Singapore Asme president Ang Yuit likens the saturated market to a sea bloodied by cut-throat competition, making it imperative for smal…

Bitcoin hits record above US$109,000 awaiting Trump Over the weekend, Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, appropriately called $TRUMP that sent its market capitalisation soaring to several billion dollars.

#BTOpinion: Does Acra’s action against Miyoshi’s CEO signal a more proactive stance by the corporate regulator? Why did Miyoshi's failure to recognise the impairment loss not come to light earlier, questions BT's Ben Pau…

Electric vehicle sales have stumbled. What went wrong? Even Tesla, the pure-play EV maker that did most to make electric cars a hit with drivers, has stopped referring to its goal of delivering 20 million units a year by…

‘Are you on Xiaohongshu?’ More brands take to Chinese social media platform to woo mainland Chinese shoppers in Singapore “As Chinese tourists return to Singapore, brands are focusing on this audience and recognising Xia…

Asia looks to buy more US fossil fuels to make Trump happy Asian fossil fuel buyers looking to appease Trump have come to the same conclusion: buy more American oil and gas. ➡️Fund managers trying to sell ESG strategies…

Financing costs will come under scrutiny as S-Reits report results amid Trump’s inauguration, interest rate decisions “We expect interest rate volatility from Trump’s policies, which will have a direct impact on S-Reits’…

#Budget2025: Major housing policy moves unlikely so soon after rollout of new BTO classification, enhanced grants “We expect more help or subsidies to be given for low-income families, first-timers and young married coup…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Sembcorp, CDL, Frasers Property, Sabana Reit, ValueMax Top Stories: 1. Singapore: Major housing policy moves unlikely so soon after rollout of new BTO classification, enhanced…

The Orie by CDL, Frasers, Sekisui sells 86% of units at average of S$2,704 psf at launch Demand drives prices to record highs for Toa Payoh neighbourhood, with more popular units reportedly selling at more than S$3,000 p…

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CPF Special Account for 1.4 million members closed on Jan 19 Savings there have been transferred to the Retirement Account, up to members’ cohort Full Retirement Sum.

#BTOpinion: Conflict of interest — Why is a fund manager backing TalkMed's privatisation while supporting SGX listings? With one of its funds’ mandate to support companies eyeing an SGX listing, encouraging the medical g…

What to expect on Trump's Inauguration Day Trump is reportedly preparing a flood of executive orders and directives that could total more than 100 starting on Day One. ➡️Sorry Asean, Trump’s return may sideline South-eas…

#BTLifestyle: Familiar Spanish tapas at Binomio’s new location The stalwart restaurant has moved to bigger premises with the same predictable fare that is competent but not exciting.

Wall Street analysts are getting irrelevant At the world’s 15 biggest banks, the number of equity analysts has fallen by about 30% from a decade ago, with most cuts in Europe and Asia.

☔️ You probably aren’t saving enough According to Singlife’s survey, participants said they need savings of S$566,640 on average to feel financially free. That's 27 years of savings based on median monthly savings of S$1…

#BTLifestyle: Serpenti Infinito Exhibition: The snake as remarkable works of art Luxury jeweller Bvlgari launches show in Shanghai featuring the works of 19 Chinese and international artists.

#BTLifestyle: 25 must-see shows at Singapore Art Week 2025 Your guide to the best events in the city’s biggest annual art celebration, from standout solos to immersive experiences.

Record Sports Toto jackpot prize smashes RM100 million, igniting lottery frenzy in Malaysia The current Supreme jackpot prize stands at RM100.5 million, compared with RM68 million at the beginning of the year.

Goldman Sachs boosts CEO pay to US$39 million, lines up five more years at helm David M Solomon will also receive US$80 million stock retention bonus that signals he will stay at the helm for another 5 years.

#BTLuxe: New year traditions with Mosu chef Anh Sung-jae With Koreans and Chinese celebrating the Lunar New Year on the same dates, the star chef and Culinary Class Wars judge shares his personal memories and customs of…