The Business Times

AmCham Singapore sets up trade task force on reciprocal tariffs, urges dialogue “Given Singapore’s critical position as a key business hub for American companies, we urge both the US and Singapore governments to engage i…

Johor, Singapore emerge as data centre hotspots amid Apac’s US$15.5 billion investment boom Johor is poised to grow capacity by 85% through US$4.7 billion in planned investments, while Singapore continues to dominate hig…

Renminbi starts to lead the dance in Asean’s currency moves The renminbi “will provide an important anchor for Asian currencies”, which typically follow the direction of the US dollar, say Goldman Sachs analysts.

Nearly 7 in 10 SkillsFuture learners say training has boosted work performance “Even if you do have a comfortable job now… there is (much) to be gained in terms of improving your career versatility and deployability,” sa…

#GE2025: How will Trump’s tariffs affect GE2025? Will the economic uncertainty prompt a flight-to-safety response among voters?

Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield retreats to 2.5% This marked a drop from the 2.73% cut-off yield offered in the previous six-month auction that closed on Mar 26.

Changi Airport crowned world’s best airport for the 13th time It also bags awards for world’s best airport washrooms and dining.

Blue-chip listcos scoop up more shares; Singapore market shows signs of recovery on pause to Trump tariffs On Thursday morning, all STI constituents bounced back after Wall Street rallied almost 8%.

Billionaires score best-ever day as stocks soar on tariff pause The largest individual gainer was Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who added US$36 billion to his fortune as Tesla's stock jumped 23%.

Singapore’s STI soars more than 8% as Trump takes a pause on tariffs Local banks shot up higher after the bell. DBS rose 10% or S$3.71 to S$40.87.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: ST Engineering, SGX, SIA, DBS, UOB, Venture Corp Top Stories: 1. Property: Tight CBD supply, resilient rents could revive demand for decentralised offices 2. International: Bil…

Trump lowers tariffs to 10% for most countries, raises them to 125% for China in about-turn In a stunning reversal, Trump said that he would temporarily lower the hefty duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries w…

Grab, Sea seen as defensive stocks as they’re not exposed to direct trade links with US Analysts are confident they will emerge as winners amid Trump’s tsunami of tariffs.

Trump tariffs kick in as China retaliates with 84% tariffs on US goods It is up from the 34% previously announced, said China's finance ministry, firing the latest salvo in a global trade war sparked by US President Dona…

Asean seeks relief at Thursday talks as US tariffs bite, but turning the tide won’t be easy A breakthrough is unlikely, but observers say it is better for the grouping to present a united front in the face of mounting tr…

Trump: Major tariffs on pharmaceuticals coming US President Trump revealed plans to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals soon, aiming to boost domestic production. The move, using Section 232 powers, follows similar levies…

COE premiums increase for most categories as mainstream car premium nears S$100,000 Mainstream car and motorcycle categories reach their highest levels in 2025 at S$97,724 and S$9,889 respectively.

#BTOpinion: Should Hong Leong Finance join Quek Leng Chan’s financial empire to boost its prospects? Deepening the relationship between Hong Leong Finance and Malaysia’s Hong Leong Financial Group can help deliver long-t…

US office, China-exposed S-Reits feature among top losers in continued sell-off on Trump tariffs Industrial, US office and China-exposed S-Reits are among the biggest decliners.

Lee Ek Tieng, former top civil servant who drove Newater development, dies aged 91 In a Facebook post on Apr 9, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that Lee’s “quiet dedication left an indelible mark on our nation”.

Trump’s tariff chaos becomes US$700 billion storm for big banks Financial stocks among hardest hit as S&P 500 and other benchmark indexes face sell-off.

Malaysian glove makers will likely stay afloat in Trump tariff tsunami, but face being priced out in non-US markets Uneven duties are expected to make Chinese-made gloves more expensive in the US, which could benefit man…

Transparency a key focus of Singapore’s tariff task force; ‘no comfort’ in lower tariff rate The government’s main guiding principle is to be ‘as transparent as possible’, says DPM Gan Kim Yong.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: UOB, SGX, Sembcorp Top Stories: 1. International: Trump’s tariff chaos becomes US$700 billion storm for big banks 2. Singapore: Transparency a key focus of Singapore’s tariff t…

Trump schedules tariff talks but plans 104% hit on China Trump is pushing ahead with higher duties on roughly 60 trading partners that he dubbed the “worst offenders” set to take effect after midnight New York time.

PM Wong: The new era will be more volatile, with more unpredictable shocks “Our deeper worry is not the direct impact of the tariffs, it is the wider implications for the world economy,” said PM Lawrence Wong, emphasisin…

Lakeside Drive, Dunearn Road, Woodlands residential sites released for sale The 13,491.9 sq m plot on Dunearn Road is expected to yield 380 residential homes.

Here are the top 15 companies in Singapore for career growth Financial institutions and tech companies dominated the list, including DBS and Chinese tech giant Bytedance.

‘I am embarrassed by this loss’: Venture capitalist Finian Tan on US$33.3 million duped in alleged nickel scam “I am embarrassed by this loss. If you ever lose in this way, it’s not something you would be proud of or wan…

Big caps swoop in to buy back shares as market convulses on Trump tariffs DBS bought back and cancelled 1,000,000 shares for a total of S$39.1 million at the price range of S$36.31 to S$40.32.