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CDL group CEO Sherman Kwek gives up long-term incentive of S$1.35 million; total compensation for FY2024 down 15.4% He received S$2.97 million in total compensation for FY2024, a decrease of 15.4% from S$3.52 million in…

Trump tariffs ‘not the actions one does to a friend’; task force to deal with tariff fallout: PM Wong The government will set a taskforce chaired by DPM Gan Kim Yong to help businesses and workers address the immediate u…

Cybersecurity has biggest dip in salary among tech roles: NodeFlair report Cybersecurity engineers in Singapore across junior, mid, senior and lead roles all reported lower salaries, with senior roles reporting the bigge…

Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs One employee said their store was slammed with people panic-buying phones: “Almost every customer asked me if prices were going to go up soon.”

Tesla shares plunge below US Commerce Secretary's ‘never this cheap’ level Tesla's shares plunged as much as 9.2% to US$217.41 as of 9.41 am in New York. It has fallen more than 50% since the record high in mid-December.…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: DBS, SGX, Thakral, Dasin Retail Trust Top Stories: 1. Tech: Cybersecurity has biggest dip in salary among tech roles 2. Asean: Malaysia to chair special Asean meeting on Thursd…

Trump threatens further 50% tariffs on China “If China does not withdraw its 34% increase above their already long term trading abuses by April 8th, 2025, the US will impose ADDITIONAL Tariffs on China of 50%,” Trump sai…

DBS’, Bank of China’s printing vendor hit by ransomware attack; more than 11,000 customers affected Both banks say their internal systems are not compromised and that customers’ deposits and monies ‘remain safe’.

Singapore jewellers keep their shine amid gold’s record run – even as margins thin SK Jewellery said that gold remains “a preferred choice for milestone purchases, gifting and investment” – reinforcing its enduring appea…

Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre seeking S$260 million in en bloc market The site may be acquired with an adjoining land plot, and rebuilt into a mixed-use development.

Sino Group chairman Robert Ng and three children to be designated as politically significant persons under Singapore’s foreign interference law Checks by BT showed that all four members of the Ng family have links to the…

#BTOpinion: Let large families buy new HDB 3Gen flats and enjoy priority for 4- and 5-bedder exec condos Why not let large families buy new EC homes, without being subject to the monthly household income ceiling of S$16,…

#GE2025: Parties continue to introduce prospective candidates as election draws near Former perm sec Jeffrey Siow sighted with Chua Chu Kang MPs, former MOF director Shawn Loh seen in Jalan Besar and ex-SAF chief of staf…

#BTOpinion: Don’t rush to take advantage of the big sell-off Investors should not be in a hurry to take advantage of the recent market sell-off and they should keep their 'Fomo' in check in the event of a relief rally.

📉Singapore banks lose over S$37 billion in market value as tariff sell-off continues As at 12.50 pm, DBS dropped 9.9% to S$39.02, OCBC declined 7.6% to S$15.35, and UOB slid 6.1% to S$33.29. ➡️ Don’t catch the falling k…

STI retreat close to plunge during global financial crisis and Covid pandemic crash The STI plummeted by 8.5%, with a drop of more than 325 points, marking the largest intraday decline since the STI crashed 8.9% during t…

World leaders, businesses react to Trump's tariffs: 1. More than 50 countries have contacted White House to start trade talks, Trump adviser says 2. Malaysia pushes for coordinated South-east Asia tariff response 3. Bill…

Sheng Siong CEO Lim Hock Chee’s compensation for FY2024 up 20.6% at S$7.06 million In February, Sheng Siong reported a 1% lower net profit for H2, as increases in finance and administrative expenses outstripped the rise…

Billions wiped off Singapore banks as Asia market carnage worsens; STI drops 8.5%, HK plunges nearly 10% Singapore bank DBS dropped more than 10.6%, with OCBC falling more than 7%, while UOB tumbles slid 8.8%.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Sembcorp, The Hour Glass, Wee Hur Holdings Top Stories: 1. International: More than 50 countries have contacted White House to start trade talks, Trump adviser says 2. Singapor…

Don’t catch the falling knife; it’s time to stay defensive “If you are a speculative trader, this is a clear signal to cut your losses and preserve capital. The trend is your friend – and currently, the trend is pointing…

Shipping entrepreneur buying Leedon Park Good Class Bungalow for S$45.8 million The price reflects S$2,929 psf on the freehold land area; seller paid S$33 million for the bungalow in 2012.

#GE2025: PSP unveils manifesto focused on reducing cost of living, building new social compact Reducing GST tax and imposing a levy on employment pass holders are among some of the policy proposals put forth by PSP.

#BTLifestyle: Unpacking the success and challenges of Singapore’s gourmet grocers While the market for premium foods has grown, local players are also looking further afield.

SM Lee: Trump’s tariffs not good news for Singapore Speaking at an event at Kebun Baru on Sun (Apr 6), Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged Singaporeans to unite amid global uncertainty, citing the US tariffs that will…

Troubled China EV brand Neta shutters Singapore showroom less than three months after opening The Commonwealth showroom was empty of cars and personnel during operating hours, calls went unanswered.

Sembcorp optimistic on 2028 renewables target, China market despite headwinds CEO Wong Kim Yin’s FY2024 total remuneration stands at S$6.4 million, down from S$7.9 million a year ago.

MOM to make three ‘strategic shifts’ to better serve Singaporeans: Tan See Leng In a global economy where there is intense competition for talent, manpower must be an “offensive strategy”, said Minister for Manpower Tan…

Global brokerages raise recession odds; JPMorgan sees 60% chance JPMorgan said it now sees a 60% chance of the global economy entering recession by year end, up from 40% previously.

M&A and IPOs worth billions stalled in 24 hours by trade war “I think in C-suites and in boardrooms there is vision, there is a desire, but the practical reality is that things have come to a stop,” says the president of…