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#BTOpinion: Don’t spare asset-rich, cash-poor private homeowners from paying higher property taxes Is it time to rethink property tax for asset-rich, cash-poor retirees in Singapore?

Chinese artist cashes in on Buddha-like Trump statues Trump is not typically known for his calm or reserve, but in a craftsman’s workshop in rural China, he sits in divine contemplation.

#BTOpinion: SingPost should have disclosed internal wrongdoing once the facts had been established SingPost has failed to maintain control of the narrative surrounding the whistleblower reports, and the disclosures it ha…

Industrial stocks lead the way in 2024; analysts upbeat on banking, tech sectors this year Oiltek International led the charge among industrial stocks, with a remarkable 368.2% rise in its share price last year. With div…

Buffett's US$277b cash hoard after selling Apple is a warning Berkshire Hathaway, reported that it reduced several positions and slashed its stake in top-holding Apple, a sign to some that the “Oracle of Omaha” was braci…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Stoneweg E-Reit, Grand Venture Technology Top Stories: 1. Companies: Industrial stocks lead the way in 2024; analysts upbeat on banking, tech sectors this year 2. International…

#BTLuxe: Bryan Lee: Putting faith in Eastern wellness principles The low-profile businessman reveals his ambitious plans for two heritage properties in Labrador Park and beyond. 🐍 BT Luxe CNY 2025 is out now! bt.sg/luxe

Beaches, parties and nose jobs: How Bali woos tourists with thriving cosmetic surgery scene In this fifth part of BT’s series on Asia’s medical tourism hubs, we spotlight Indonesia, where Bali’s healthcare scene is start…

Japan’s NTT appoints banks for US$1 billion data centre Reit IPO in Singapore: sources The listing could help spur IPO activity in Singapore, where US$152.3 million in IPO proceeds were raised last year, up 37.7% from US…

2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid review: Fresh face, familiar feels The interior deserves applause. The last Camry’s cabin looked like several people were in charge of the design but none of them were on speaking terms, but thin…

#BTLuxe: Pranai Phornprapha: Finding ‘soul’ in Thai cuisine Siam Motors Group’s scion had an epiphany in Son Doong Cave in Vietnam where there were no proper bathrooms or electricity. That hospitality at its core is abou…

Mergers and acquisitions expected to rise in South-east Asia in 2025 Market watchers notice a flurry of activity among sovereign wealth funds and that capital is waiting to be funnelled into M&As

The wayang of board evaluations The script is predictable. Directors extol their own virtues, politely applaud the stage master (chairperson), highlight successes (real or imagined), and gloss over failures with vague pl…

How the Fed will help Singapore Reits outshine banks From nursing homes in Japan to data centres in Ireland and grocery stores in the US, S-Reits give investors access to all sorts of rental streams.

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#BTLuxe: Tottori: Crabs, sand and nature’s bounty This unspoiled prefecture in Japan lacks the sophistication of bigger cities, but offers a taste of authenticity that’s worth so much more. 🐍 BT Luxe CNY 2025 is out now…

Property a big winner: Potential Malaysia beneficiaries from Johor-Singapore SEZ Data centres and power players also stand to gain, say analysts.

JPMorgan asks staff to return to office five days a week, prompting complaints The complaints cited increased commuting and childcare costs, as well as concerns about mental health and stress, according to a source.

Endowus raises US$17.5 million in funding; new investors include basketball star Jeremy Lin This follows a US$35 million round raised last year.

#BTOpinion: Miles reward cards are a lot of trouble, but they may be worth it if you don’t mind the math If you are willing to dive into the different terms and conditions of these cards to earn higher rewards, richer be…

Asset rich but cash poor: Senior sellers of Good Class Bungalows more wiling to compromise on pricing “More UHNWIs from overseas have been setting up family offices here, and some of their family members will become Sing…

#Brunch: Gold dazzled last year, but may lose some lustre in 2025 With the Year of the Snake upon us, market watchers are split on how the precious metal will fare after a record-breaking 2024.

From mala to milk tea, China’s F&B giants take South-east Asia by storm As home-base competition heats up, these players are rapidly expanding into the region, operating over 6,000 outlets as at end-2024.

#Brunch: Gold dazzled last year, but may lose some lustre in 2025 As JPMorgan put it in 1912: “Gold is money. Everything else is credit.” But how will the precious metal fare after a record-breaking 2024?

Singapore’s STI tumbles 1.7% with bank shares falling Maritime vessel maker Yangzijiang Shipbuilding tumbles 5.2%.

Dealers welcome extension of scheme for cleaner commercial vehicles, but bemoan lack of coverage for heavy vehicles But some market watchers say lack of penalties for heavy diesel vehicles blunts the measure’s effectiven…

#BTOpinion: Trump is China’s chance to be world’s climate leader A power vacuum, with the US expected to turn conservative regarding the climate crisis, may give other major negotiating blocs an opportunity to come to th…

With consumer demand diverted overseas, Singapore retailers see another tough year ahead Retailers can’t get sufficient manpower to run their physical stores while "for online, no Singaporean wants to work in a warehouse…

China EV brands dominate debuts at Singapore Motorshow Of the new cars at the show, China models account for 12 out of 16 electric vehicles.