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MAS review group proposes tax perks to boost Singapore’s equities market as a start “The review group’s focus is to strengthen the competitiveness of our ecosystem to enable the sustainable growth of Singapore’s equities…

Cathay Cineplexes’ rental arrears unlikely to impact FCT’s bottom line But dwindling cinema attendance presents challenges for mall operators. ➡️ More rental troubles? Several Parkway Parade mall tenants leave or downsiz…

‘I’m still around’: Soon to turn 100, Dr Mahathir continues to shape Malaysia’s politics Whether you admire him or not, the former PM is the architect of Malaysia’s modern identity, a legacy shaped during his first tenur…

Fraud-hit eFishery slashes over 1,000 jobs as company weighs liquidation Only 10% of workforce said to remain; workers told to work from home, building ‘sterilisation process’ cited.

Malaysia’s Sunway, MRT Corp sign deal for RM2.6 billion mixed-use development in Johor Bahru The development will have residential, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and education components and integrated with the upcomi…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Thai Beverage, Civmec, Singapore Exchange, iFast Top Stories: 1. Singapore: Singapore’s 2024 GDP growth revised upwards to 4.4%; 2025 forecast range kept at 1 to 3% 2. Companie…

Singapore’s 2024 GDP growth revised upwards to 4.4%; 2025 forecast range kept at 1 to 3% On a yearly basis, the economy grew 5% in Q4, better than expected. ➡️ Singapore’s key exports grow 0.2% in 2024 from higher electr…

PODCAST: How did a home baker and former banker build herself a successful business hawking her delicious macarons and other baked gems? Howie Lim speaks to the founder of Annabella Patisserie to find out. #btpodcasts #m…

Valentine's Day approaching and still scratching your head for ideas? Or just looking for new experiences to have with your sweetheart? Whether you're a panicked lover or an explorative one, we've got just the list of da…

Audi 'House of Progress' showroom opens in Singapore's CBD in pivot to direct sales The new showroom includes a bar and cafe managed by the Burnt Ends Hospitality Group, and an area where customers can play on a golf sim…

#BTOpinion: Couples buying HDB BTO flats should register ownership in the names of both partners Local couples who buy BTO homes already receive much help in creating wealth via homeownership. Collecting more in taxes fr…

Ong Beng Seng’s HPL to focus on Orchard Road properties after exiting Cuscaden consortium The amount that it received for its stake is not known.

Singapore life insurance records higher 2024 sales as annual premium sales climbs Investment-linked plans have been a key driver of growth as more consumers leverage them for wealth accumulation.

Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield drops to 2.9% This was down from the 3.04% offered in the previous six-month auction that closed on Jan 28.

#BTOpinion: Sorry, T-bills. It’s time now to look elsewhere for yields A ‘wall of money’ could soon flow into S-Reits as retail investors turn away from T-bills, analysts say.

The perks and pitfalls of young couples going solo for a BTO flat One couple in their 20s, said that owning an HDB flat under one partner’s name would allow them to earn passive income from renting it, while living in a…

Singapore’s real median household income growth in 2024 eases to 1.4% In nominal terms, median household employment income has grown 3.9% to S$11,297 last year.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Seatrium, iFast, Thomson Medical, Digital Core Reit Top Stories: 1. Property: Yanlord’s United Engineers looks to sell 50% stake in 79 Anson Road redevelopment for S$325 millio…

Singapore’s pipeline of local semicon talent still years away from meeting demand: industry watchers In the meantime, semicon firms must rely on foreign manpower to make up the shortfall – especially for roles requiring…

DBS appoints group audit head Derrick Goh as group COO The veteran has been with the bank since 2008, and will assume the newly created role from Apr 1.

#BTOpinion: As an investor, I am fine if companies dial down on diversity initiatives I am largely indifferent to companies’ efforts at achieving diversity, says BT's Leslie Yee. What matters are sound financial performa…

Retirees should build nest egg of at least S$550,000 for ‘conservative’ needs, but Gen Zs, millennials could fall behind: DBS Those with more “aspirational wants”, such as travel, hobbies and charitable giving, will need…

Amazon Web Services opens new Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore, hiring for more than 100 roles It is looking for locals for cloud computing and corporate roles.

Chocolate Finance whets Singaporeans’ appetite for higher cash yields; assets approach S$1 billion “We believe every Singaporean has a bit of cash currently not doing anything,” says Walter de Oude, founder of Chocolate…

“I realised Singapore stocks’ returns were not as good”: Fewer Singaporeans trading in SGX as they chase quick gains elsewhere “Investors want huge gains within a day,” said the general manager of online broker FSMOne Si…

Lawsuit brought against PropNex unit on alleged salesperson misconduct PropNex Realty has filed the notice of intention to contest with the court.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: SGX, FEHT, Wing Tai, PropNex, First Reit, QAF Top Stories: 1. Singapore: At least S$32.6 million has been lost to investment scams in Singapore since January 2. Wealth: All of…

Cordlife group CEO resigns, search for replacement ongoing Cordlife’s group CEO Yiu Pang Fai, 35, has tendered his resignation “to pursue other opportunities”.

From Singapore lab to No. 1 US seller: P&G’s Olay serum a breakout success for Singapore’s innovation push P&G's 'super serum' was a bestseller when launched in US in 2023, with a bottle selling every minute. But did you…