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Watch the livestream of Singapore’s Budget 2025, which will be delivered in Parliament at 3.30pm on Feb 18 (Tuesday). Click 🔔 to receive an alert when the stream begins. For more #Budget2025 coverage, visit bt.sg/budget…

Temasek-backed Cuscaden to privatise Paragon Reit at S$0.98 per unit Times Properties believes a major asset enhancement initiative is crucial for the mall to maintain its long-term competitiveness.

BYD shares hit record high, trouncing Tesla’s stock; to integrate DeepSeek and broaden self-driving tech BYD aims to deliver five million to six million EVs and hybrids this year, up from 4.27 million in 2024.

Analysts raise target prices, dividend estimates on DBS, predicting higher valuation ahead Maybank Securities raised its target price for DBS by nearly 10% to S$51.37 from S$46.91, with a “buy” rating.

HDB resale prices set to continue growth streak in 2025: report OrangeTee analysts expect HDB resale prices to rise 4-6% and average around 1-1.5% growth per quarter.

#BTOpinion: Shifting housing demand from Singapore to Johor could offer room to ease ABSD rates HDB resale flats and suburban condos could be especially hard hit. Local private home downgraders may choose homes across th…

Meta starts eliminating jobs in shift to find AI talent Meta will terminate thousands of people as it cracks down on “low-performers” and scours for new talent to dominate the AI race.

Manulife appoints new Singapore CEO amid leadership shake-up in Asia Benoit Meslet takes over from Khoo Kah Siang on Jun 1, pending regulatory approval.

Trump signs executive order encouraging plastic drinking straws "We’re going back to plastic straws. These things don’t work, I’ve had them many times, and on occasion, they break, they explode...It’s a ridiculous situat…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Paragon Reit, GuocoLand, Keppel Top Stories: 1. Companies: Manulife appoints new Singapore CEO amid leadership shake-up in Asia 2. International: BYD to drive Apac growth with…

Where does Singapore’s revenue come from? | Budget 2025 Explainer BT breaks down the sources of Singapore’s revenue stream, which comes from various taxes – such as income tax and GST – as well as investments. The govern…

#Budget2025 expected to bring tax rebates, no ‘significant’ tax hikes To alleviate cost pressures, rebates for both corporate income and personal income taxes could be on the way.

Expect growth opportunities from more regional trade amid US tariffs: DBS DBS will focus on trade opportunities between Asean and North Asia and Europe, as there are more MNCs that are looking to do more within Asia as a…

💰US$3,000 milestone in sight for gold Gold has gained 9% year-to-date, mainly due to escalating trade tensions between the US and other countries. ➡️Is gold still sought after as a hedge against inflation? bt.sg/mGpQ

#BTOpinion: Trump-induced uncertainty may be a blessing in disguise for investors in Singapore’s biggest Reits Given the more uncertain outlook for inflation and interest rates since US President Donald Trump was elected…

‘I’ll give it my best shot’: incoming DBS CEO Tan Su Shan eyes growth in high ROE businesses “What kind of CEO will I be? I’ll give it my best shot. I always say Piyush is a hard act to follow, and we wear different shoe…

Record growth of single family offices may be over but new entrants likely to be wealthier Observers say this growth could slow in the coming years, given Singapore’s move to tighten regulations - some even think the num…

Tanjong Rhu, Queenstown, Chencharu flats offered in HDB’s Feb BTO launch Excluding grants, starting prices range from S$108,000 and upwards for a two-room flexi flat in Yishun to S$554,000 and upwards for a four-roomer i…

Singapore’s STI breaks through to a new record as banks hit fresh highs The STI traded as high as 3,912.38 just after the open. Its last record was 3,906.16 on Oct. 10, 2007.

DBS announces capital return dividend; to pay out S$1,000 bonuses to all staff except senior managers DBS has set aside S$32 million to be issued as special one-time bonus of S$1,000 to all staff except senior managers.…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: DBS, Suntec Reit, Frasers Property, Hutchison Port, Zheneng Jinjiang, Creative Tech Top Stories: 1. Companies: Record growth of single family offices may be over but new entran…

DBS posts 11% rise in Q4 profit to S$2.52 billion; full-year earnings hit record S$11.29 billion DBS proposes final dividend of S$0.60 per share for Q4, announces capital return dividend of S$0.15 per quarter in FY2025.

These property sectors in Singapore could take a hit from the JS-SEZ, analysts say There could be ‘limited impact’ for retail properties, they add.

Singapore’s investment commitments in 2024 rose 6.3% to S$13.5 billion: EDB But expected jobs creation, when the commitments are realised over the next five years, was lower at 18,700.

Strong govt and united people needed for Singapore to thrive in troubled world: SM Lee The government understands the challenges ahead, and has worked out plans to take the country forward amid global uncertainty, he say…

FairPrice Group rings in Chinese New Year with price freeze, discounts, block parties This is the third year that FairPrice Group is freezing prices on seafood and other popular fresh produce.

#BTLifestyle: Fiery Hunan fare at Spicy Moment The new Duxton Hill restaurant serves up authentic, homey flavours in tasteful surroundings.

Scientists claim to have cracked how to cook the perfect egg Do you have 32 minutes to spare before you head out for work to get the perfect boiled egg?

Wooing Chinese tourists, Thai leader says she has ‘Chinese blood in her’ “You know, the prime minister of Thailand has Chinese blood in her,” said Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. “I guarantee that it’s going…

Five key themes shaping Singapore’s economic outlook in 2025 Despite global uncertainties, Singapore's better-than-expected fiscal position provides room for additional support this year.