The Business Times

Former LawSoc VP Chia Boon Teck was a commando, CID investigator, SIA cabin crew before settling in legal profession He is a supercar enthusiast who once drove his Lamborghini to meetings with clients.

Haidilao operator Super Hi back in the red with US$11.6 million loss in Q4 This comes despite a 10.4% year-on-year increase in revenue to US$208.8 million.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Frasers Centrepoint Trust, Digital Core Reit, Nanofilm Technologies Top Stories: 1. Companies: Average growth of 8% a year in last decade by Singapore’s general insurance secto…

OCBC group chief executive Helen Wong’s pay in FY2024 up 5.8% to S$12.8 million The bank’s full-year net profit reaches a record S$7.6 billion, an increase of 8% from the prior year.

Singapore-Vietnam ties will strengthen, with deeper cooperation and like-minded partners: PM Wong In a toast speech, PM Wong said that the two countries’ bilateral ties are “now at a high point”, with economic cooperatio…

Ng family scion Daryl Ng to step down as Yeo’s chairman, banking veteran Na Wu Beng to succeed him Yeo Hiap Seng's board chairman Daryl Ng, grandson of the late Ng Teng Fong, will step down from his role on Apr 23. His c…

'When you walk into a Cold Storage, you must feel like you’re (boarding) Singapore Airlines': Macrovalue on elevating Cold Storage and Giant customer service “The customer wishes to be recognised… You don’t want to go so…

Malaysian banking family scion identified as buyer in record S$94m Tanglin GCB deal It was bought by Diona Teh Li Shian, a daughter of the late tycoon Teh Hong Piow, who founded Public Bank.

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Samsung Electronics Co-CEO Han Jong-hee dies of heart attack at 63 His death comes at a crucial time as growing competition and pricing pressures threaten Samsung’s market dominance.

Chocolate Finance takes a S$500 million hit in ‘bank run’; looking to return to business as usual Founder Walter de Oude is adamant that it was in no way a “meltdown”. “I’m really, really proud of the robustness and resi…

What is Macrovalue – set to purchase Cold Storage and Giant – and who are its owners? Founded in 2022, Macrovalue is a special-purpose vehicle equally owned by Malaysian businessmen and entrepreneurs Andrew Lim and Gary…

LawSoc VP Chia Boon Teck resigns after backlash over ‘victim-blaming’ comments on rape case President Lisa Sam has accepted the resignation, which takes effect immediately, the LawSoc said.

Trump Media taps Singapore’s Crypto.com for Made-in-America ETFs The Truth Social parent will sell exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to digital assets and other US-focused investments on a platform owned by Crypto.com.

Qingjian venture markets Bloomsbury Residences at Media Circle from about S$2,400 psf The smallest units, two-bedders at 570 sq ft, are priced from about S$1.37 million or S$2,396 psf.

Law Society calls on vice-president Chia Boon Teck to resign over comments he made about rape survivor “I worry what impact his statement may have on other victims,” said Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam. “Shami…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Top Stories: 1. Property: Qingjian venture markets Bloomsbury Residences at Media Circle from about S$2,400 psf 2. Companies: More potential acquisitions, exclusive deals for Keppel DC Reit 3.…

Jardine’s DFI says S$125 million sale of Singapore food business not price-sensitive, but investors disagree DFI also explains that secondary listing on SGX frees it from obligation to make bourse announcement.

US lists Singapore alleged conspirators in global insider trading ring involving LVMH-Tiffany and other deals The US SEC has accused day trader Eamma Safi, Zhi Ge and a third trader, Ronald Cordas, of amassing about US$8…

Singapore to double down on trade, international cooperation, amid maritime sector headwinds: SM Lee SM Lee Hsien Loong pointed out that trade is “existential” for Singapore, as the maritime sector is a major part of Sin…

#BTOpinion: Who wants to be a property agent? Rewards could outweigh risks The lure of being a property agent may not improve Singapore’s economic competitiveness and productivity. Will capping the number of agents help?

Mizuho Bank Singapore’s first female CEO wants to 'help nurture the next generation of talent' “If you look at our labour costs compared to other Asean countries, we need to provide good talent to justify why people shou…

EuroSports’ Scorpio Electric cuts staff amid e-bike delivery woes More than three years after opening pre-orders, the Singapore-based company has yet to deliver its first electric motorcycle.

Singapore core inflation dips further to 0.6% in February Headline inflation eased to 0.9% year on year in February, down from 1.2% in the previous month.

DFI Retail Group sells Singapore food business, including Cold Storage and Giant, for S$125 million to Malaysian group Macrovalue Macrovalue (Malaysia) will fully acquire Cold Storage Singapore, which comprises 48 Cold S…

With brands from Eggslut to Haidilao closing outlets, are odds worsening for Singapore retail operators? “The number of Singaporeans continuing to travel internationally is having a marked effect on domestic spending pat…

#GE2025: Cost of living a global issue, so Singaporeans get extra help in Budget: PM Wong to Aljunied seniors We can overcome challenges and work towards a better future together, he says.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Top Stories: 1. Property: With brands from Eggslut to Haidilao closing outlets, are odds worsening for Singapore retail operators? 2. Companies: Temasek-backed 65 Equity Partners sees global fi…

#BTLifestyle: From sci-fi to sustainability: The radical fashion of Iris van Herpen She’s not just dressing A-listers such as Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Michelle Yeoh – she’s rewriting the rules of couture with eco-conscious…