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Malaysia hosts, Asean hopes, but now comes the hard part Asean faces a tricky balancing act ahead – boosting ties with China without pushing the US, a key export market, too far away.

Energy Market Authority chairman Richard Lim to step down; ex-perm sec Tan Ching Yee to assume role Tan will be appointed as EMA’s deputy chairperson from Jun 1 to Sep 30, before assuming the role of chairperson on Oct 1…

How an agonising relationship with his dad shaped Xi Jinping The most powerful man on Earth has a grim childhood.

Is it time to remove the 15-month wait-out period for private property owners eyeing HDB resale flats? While prices for public housing resale flats show early signs of easing, analysts say tight supply and firm demand me…

US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth warns of imminent China threat, pushes Asian allies to hike defence spending “There’s no reason to sugar coat it. The threat China poses is real, and it could be imminent... It has to be cl…

OKP unit wins S$258.3 million LTA contract to construct new cycling paths in east With this latest award, the group’s net construction order book has reached a record high of S$735.8 million.

Macron touts ‘positive new’ Asia-Europe alliance amid US-China rivalry French President Emmanuel Macron urged Asia and Europe to work together in a new coalition based on common principles to push back against the inevit…

#Brunch: From forgotten to fabulous: Breathing new life into Singapore’s state properties A once derelict house turning into a stage for Chanel’s haute couture? The Singapore Land Authority is embracing adaptive reuse to…

France, Singapore to cooperate in areas such as maritime, nuclear energy under new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership “In today’s uncertain world, it’s even more important for like-minded countries like France and Singa…

Isetan, Metro, OG, Marks & Spencer have all shrunk: Do department stores have a silver lining? At least five department store chains in Singapore have downsized in recent years, while Robinsons and John Little have exite…

Measures to address medical inflation could soften revenue, but issues have abated significantly: IHH Healthcare Q2 likely to remain soft, but group anticipates rebound in Q3 and Q4.

Les Amis group consolidates; brings all Japanese restaurants under one roof Move aside Orchard Plaza. Shaw Centre is shaping up to be a new mini Japan Town, as the Les Amis Group consolidates its operations to bring all…

Israel may be breaching international law with restrictions on aid delivery to Gaza: PM Wong While Singapore has always said that Israel has a right to defend itself, its response has “gone too far and its actions have c…

#BTLifestyle: Peking duck for S$9.90? Cheap and good Chinese food at Mansion 7 The Peking duck is the best S$9.90 I've ever spent, says BT's resident food critic Jaime Ee.

URA to unveil Draft Master Plan 2025 in June: Chee Hong Tat More homes are being planned in various locations in the Central Region such as Bukit Timah Turf City and Mount Pleasant.

Desmond Lee replaces Heng Swee Keat as PAP chairman; Ong Ye Kung made party treasurer Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has been appointed party treasurer, while National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat is now assistant tre…

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Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: IHH Healthcare, Keppel, Jardine Matheson, Cordlife Top Stories: 1. Singapore: Desmond Lee replaces Heng Swee Keat as PAP chairman; Ong Ye Kung made party treasurer 2. Singapore…

#BTExplains: As listcos head for the door, are private markets the answer for investors? The MAS announces that a proposed framework for retail private market investment funds is in the works.

Keppel appoints ex-DBS CEO Piyush Gupta as deputy chairman from Jul 1 Piyush Gupta will also be appointed a member of Keppel's nominating committee, remuneration committee and the board sustainability and safety committe…

Agile partnerships can help Asia face global challenges: Gan Kim Yong Also important are regional integration and reform of global institutions, especially the WTO.

Sembawang EC site and mega Hougang mixed-use plot launched for tender; sites can take over 1,000 homes Bids of S$600-700 psf ppr expected for EC plot; Hougang plot, with allowable GFA of over 1 million sq ft, could fetch…

MPs must separate business and politics, be wary of conflicts of interest: PM Wong Both in conduct and perception, they must ‘stand above any hint of favour or influence’, he says.

CDL, MCL Land marketing Piccadilly Galleria retail podium for sale at lower price of S$67.5m At the current guide price, this would work out to S$3,350 psf based on the retail podium’s net lettable area of 20,140 square…

Premium Automobiles to distribute Changan, Huawei, CATL-backed luxury EV brand Avatr in Singapore Brand debut to take place in late July; first model for the country is the Avatr 11 large SUV.

Asia’s rich trim US exposure, head to Europe amid tariff turmoil “There is comparatively less panic this time round as investors recognise that the tariffs, unlike the pandemic, can be reversed,” says UOB Private Bank's…

First tranche of GE2025 candidate expenses published, with highest spending being over S$100,000 The PAP topped the list of average amount spent per candidate at S$77,751, followed by the PSP at S$32,303, and the NSP at…

Elon Musk leaving Trump administration, White House official confirms Trump and Doge have managed to cut nearly 12%, or 260,000, of the 2.3 million-strong federal civilian workforce largely through threats of firings, bu…