The Business Times

Gen Zs ride nostalgia wave to bring vintage digicams back in style Young entrepreneurs are riding this nostalgia wave – sourcing second-hand digicams from countries such as Japan and China, and selling them to fellow Gen…

#BTOpinion: Putting together a new Cabinet in an uncertain world Is a major reshuffle still on the cards, or will continuity win out?

CDL posts S$1.9 billion in Q1 sales revenue in Singapore property development This translates to an increase of 85% in volume and 155% in sales value.

SingPost names Teo Swee Lian as chairman-designate; Simon Israel to retire after 9 years at helm She will assume the role at the conclusion of the postal services provider’s next annual general meeting.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, CDL, SIA Engineering, Delfi, SLB Development, Dasin Retail Trust Top Stories: 1. Companies: Dasin Retail Trust trustee-manager hits back at claims in alt…

A startup, a scale-up and a hospital bag top accolades at maiden Design AI and Tech Awards Jointly organised by BT, SUTD and backed by Granite Asia, the competition spurs firms to tackle real business challenges by harne…

SIA Engineering inks S$1.3 billion deal to service SIA, Scoot fleets The company will provide support for two years, with an option to extend by one year.

SBF’s Lim Ming Yan cuts short tenure; SS Teo returns to the helm Describing the move as a “leadership transition”, SBF made no mention of the truncated term nor provided an explanation, only stating that Lim was “conclud…

Indonesia taps Singapore traders in US$12 billion Pertamina probe A Pertamina-linked email says trader interviews will take place at Singapore’s CPIB, though no dates are confirmed.

New A*Star platforms for semicon R&D will help Singapore companies tap growth opportunities These are part of Singapore’s efforts to deepen industry partnerships, says Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng.

3,000 new jobs to come in public transport sector, including digital, electrification roles: Chee Hong Tat “It’s a very meaningful area of work, and we hope that with this expansion in our rail and also bus services, mor…

OCBC remains bullish on investment outlook despite US credit downgrade by Moody’s Moody’s downgraded the US from “AAA” – the highest rating for credit reliability – to “AA1”, citing rising fiscal deficits and higher inte…

#BTOpinion: Build more CBD offices; go slow on decentralised offices and CBD homes The government may wish to pause ambitions to grow housing inventory in the CBD as locals may be lukewarm to living there, says BT's Lesl…

Kwek Poh Heok named new CEO of Business China; Ho Chee Hin exits into public sector Kwek previously served as deputy principal private secretary to retiring Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: DFI Retail Group, Q&M Dental Group, Aoxin Q&M, Ossia International Top Stories: 1. International: US tariff wall to hurt S-E Asia petrochemical players as excess products flood…

China’s luxury car brand that’s come from behind to overtake BMW Seres Group, a small Chinese automaker once known for its 30,000 yuan (S$5,403) minivans, has beaten BMW and Mercedes to become China's hottest high-end ca…

Warren Buffett offers lessons on MAS, SGX's plans to streamline disclosures Are less-prescriptive listing standards really the appropriate remedy for the Singapore market now? Could the proposals just end up facilitating…

#GE2025: Workers’ Party’s Andre Low, Eileen Chong to fill NCMP seats The two were among the best-performing losing candidates in the May 3 general election.

Some China companies eyeing Singapore listings to expand markets amid trade war: sources Any such IPO or dual listing would be a boost to SGX, which has struggled to attract mega listings.

Two SGX listcos eye investments in JS-SEZ: Maybank They are among the three Singapore firms that indicated a combined investment interest of up to RM2.35 billion over the next three to 10 years.

GXS’ acquisition of Validus’ Singapore business a sign of market validation Even though Validus started out from Singapore, the other markets – Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam – grew much faster.

Trump’s tariff tide lifts Asean ports again – some more than others South-east Asia's rising shipping volumes are straining ports with pandemic-era congestion resurfacing as shippers rush to beat the tariff clock.

Fewer property flippers in condo sub-sale market, but deals in Q1 still ‘highly profitable’ Sellers raked in median gain of S$257,000, up 30% from profits between 2020 and 2023.

Wanted: C-suite and specialist talents to serve ultra-rich A battle for talent is emerging as Singapore does not have enough workers with private-market expertise, as this is “a niche skill set that needs to be fostered…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Frasers Centrepoint Trust, Sinarmas Land, Creative, Econ Healthcare Top Stories: 1. Companies: Wanted: C-suite and specialist talents to serve ultra-rich 2. Property: Fewer pro…

Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer Former US president Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone.

#BTLifestyle: Shakespeare meets Dune in SRT’s futuristic Macbeth Singapore Repertory Theatre’s sci fi-inspired production dazzles in design – even if the acting lags behind.

Sats to invest over S$250 million to upgrade operations, cargo handling infrastructure at Changi Airport These strategic initiatives will also enhance operational reliability and safety, and optimise turnaround times.

Singapore’s ports on track to break handling record; PSA to hire 2,500 more workers in 2025 PSA Singapore has handled 14.2 million TEUs from January to April this year, sets full-year record of 41.1 million TEUs in 2024.