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PODCAST: The story of OCBC’s bid to fully own Great Eastern is approaching an interesting juncture. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains what could happen next. #btpodcasts #marktomarket #btcorrespondents 🎧 Listen her…

#Brunch: Singapore’s plant trade thrives but rising costs, market saturation threaten businesses New crop of younger buyers boosts ‘boutique’ businesses while garden centres face more competition, tough retail climate.

#BTLifestyle: Why this homeowner opted for a single-storey house when others are going big While others may consider this a pity, this homeowner, a doctor, says it is just right for his family of three, which includes hi…

Romeo, Romeo, where art thou Romeo? Probably at lunch ROMEOs – Retired Old Men Eating Out – meet once a month for coffee and cake to catch up on their life journeys, health challenges, air frustrations and obtain support…

#BTLifestyle: President Tharman’s secret protege? An ex-convict who’s become an artist For many years, the president and his wife have helped ex-gangster Kim Whye Kee transform his life – through clay and kindness.

SPH Media spending S$3m in subsidies over a year to support newspaper delivery To help vendors cope with the fall in income and rising costs, SPH Media is giving vendors a subsidy of $4 per month for each doorstep delive…

Thai billionaire Charoen to retire as Frasers Property chairman; other board changes announced This is in line with the group’s plans for board refreshment and renewal. ➡️Frasers Property registers S$1 billion in pre-sol…

GuocoLand places top bid of S$627.8 million for River Valley plot next to Great World MRT station This works out to S$1,420 per square foot per plot ratio; state tender receives four other bids for the site.

Asean currencies at the mercy of Trump’s tariff twists – here is how they stack up The regional currencies, however, are expected to catch a breather in the second half of the year, analysts say.

Singapore still mulling design of possible CPF retirement investment scheme: PM Wong Said PM Wong: “The challenge is, can such a fund produce returns that are better than the very generous, risk-free, guaranteed returns…

URA sets stage for Cecil Street, Anson Road redevelopments with extension of CBD Incentive scheme Government makes push to include long-stay serviced apartments in CBD projects.

[BREAKING] Ong Beng Seng receives cancer treatment; lawyers ‘review position’ in case Ong, who is currently facing two criminal charges in relation to dealings with former minister S Iswaran, is receiving treatment for a…

Peter Kwee has been in the legal limelight this week. Who is he? He made his money by becoming the distributor of Renault and Volkswagen vehicles and gradually expanded into property development. But recent headlines spe…

Singapore-based Interra Resources denies allegations that it’s ‘fuelling war crimes’ in Myanmar by supplying oil Stock has been suspended since Feb 6 as company seeks legal advice.

Former transport minister Iswaran placed on home detention scheme on Feb 7 He has spent four months in jail since he began his sentence on Oct 7, 2024.

From the heartlands to downtown, Tang Tea House brings halal dim sum to more diners While the business expands further, the question of succession in the business looms especially since their respective children are not…

Cathay Cineplex has paid back S$12 million owed to landlords; remaining S$2.7 million is a quarter of total sum mm2 Asia says slower-than-expected recovery of the cinema industry hit the cinema chain’s ability to pay its…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Singtel, ST Engineering, Clar, F&N, BRC Asia, Fu Yu, MM2 Asia, Japan Foods Top Stories: 1. Companies: Cathay Cineplex has paid back S$12 million owed to landlords; remaining S$…

Indonesian tycoon’s family pays S$153 million for serviced apartment block in Orchard area Oakwood Studios Singapore, a freehold serviced apartment block on Mount Elizabeth, is on a 17,937 sq ft site, with amenities that…

UOL, Singland, CapitaLand market Tampines mega project Parktown Residence at prices starting from S$1.07 million The largest units are the five-bedders measuring 1,679 sq ft that are priced from S$3.78 million, or S$2,25…

SGX seeing ‘improved momentum’ in IPO pipeline, hopeful that listings will exceed last year’s “Investor confidence is clearly coming back,” said SGX's head of global sales. “Equity levels are generally quite high, the ra…

Malaysia to slash income tax rate to 15% to attract talent in JS-SEZ Knowledge workers in JS-SEZ earning more than RM20,000 (S$6,102) a month will be eligible for the tax cut. Singapore aware of companies’ worries about…

Nissan seeking new partners with Honda deal set to collapse The carmakers confirmed yesterday that they are still discussing various options, including the possibility of ending deal talks.

Tariffs not the only driver of investment decision, ‘too early’ to tell its impact on Singapore: EDB But pervasive tariff regimes and protectionist policies would have an impact on global trade and growth, and that may w…

Vietnam’s legal overhaul: 6 key laws set to drive growth, boost investments Here are six key laws poised to take effect this year that are set to reshape the business and investment landscape in Vietnam over the long run…

CapitaLand Malaysia Trust to buy three freehold industrial properties in Johor-Singapore SEZ for RM72 million The purchase consideration is at a discount to the independent market valuation of RM72.5 million as at Jan 23…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: CICT, FLCT, Sabana Reit Top Stories: 1. Companies: CapitaLand Malaysia Trust to buy three freehold industrial properties in Johor-Singapore SEZ for RM72 million 2. Internationa…

No signs of trend reversal for stocks, but investors should tread with care They must remain alert as Trump proceeds to inflict damage on friend and foe alike.

MCL Land, CSC Land launch Clementi condo Elta; prices start at about S$2,200 psf The smallest units, one-bedders at 506 sq ft, are priced from S$1.16 million, or S$2,288 psf.

Over 500 investors, including 300 Singaporeans, kick off claim against Switzerland over Credit Suisse bond losses of over US$250 million Drew & Napier is leading action by investors who saw their investments wiped out wh…