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Freddy Sim to step down as Creative CEO for health reasons; Tan Jok Tin to serve as interim CEO Freddy Sim, who is the younger brother of Creative’s late founder Sim Wong Hoo, will remain as a non-executive, non-independ…

‘Trailblazer’ and ‘role model’, ex-NUS law dean Thio Su Mien dies at 86 Dr Thio Su Mien was the first Singaporean woman – and the youngest person – to head the NUS Faculty of Law, serving as dean from 1968 to 1971.

Gold-rich Laos hits mother lode with S-E Asia’s first bullion bank amid inflation, currency blues Lao Bullion Bank offers traditional deposit, withdrawal and transfer services, alongside unique offerings such as gold ven…

#BTOpinion: New listings on SGX may reinforce positive sentiment NTT DC Reit could help draw global capital to the Singapore market, while the listing of Lum Chang’s interior fit-outs unit might encourage more value-unlo…

Anti-scam law that lets police freeze potential victims’ bank accounts to kick in on Jul 1: MHA Officers may order banks to restrict a potential scam target’s banking activities as a “last resort” once other options have…

#BTOpinion: Should more be done to keep private housing blocks standing for at least 50 years? As Singapore continues transforming, the drive for sustainability creates an even greater need to conserve and reuse old buil…

From Changi T5 to MBS expansion, Koh Brothers Group rides on Singapore’s infrastructural upgrades Its construction order book exceeds S$1 billion, with visibility to 2029.

Singtel CEO Yuen Kuan Moon’s pay up 16.8% to S$8.2 million; S$2.8 billion cash holdings to help group navigate challenges That's an estimated salary of around S$1.3 million, benefits of about S$77,800, a cash bonus and r…

Singapore electricity, gas prices to fall for July to September on lower fuel costs This means a decrease of S$2.36 before GST for average monthly electricity bills of families living in HDB four-room flats.

First train for JB-Singapore Rapid Transit System unveiled; service to start by December 2026 The 4km light rail system will move passengers between Woodlands North Station in Singapore and Bukit Chagar Station in JB.

China fund beats 97% of peers by buying Pop Mart, dumping Moutai 30-year-old fund manager Xie Tianyuan is trouncing peers with a portfolio stocked with Gen Z darlings such as Pop Mart and Laopu Gold. His Penghua Selected…

One Championship to relocate global production hub from Singapore to Bangkok Its global corporate headquarters will remain in Singapore.

As Singapore snares its largest Reit IPO in a decade, the Hong Kong exchange is busier than ever SGX serves as a ‘doorway’ to South-east Asia while HKEX attracts Chinese companies raising funds outside the mainland amid…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: OCBC, Fu Yu, TalkMed Top Stories: 1. Companies: From Changi T5 to MBS expansion, Koh Brothers Group rides on Singapore’s infrastructural upgrades 2. Companies: As Singapore sna…

Orchid Country Club, Science Park sites among plots rezoned for housing Other sites now earmarked for housing in new Draft Master Plan 2025 include Gillman Barracks, Marina Bay Golf Course, Warren Golf & Country Club and…

#BTLifestyle: Indian confusion at Meh’r by Inderpal The new restaurant by a Masterchef winner tries hard, but is still a work in progress.

‘Conscious unbossing’ is a new term describing how young adults are opting out of the management track Interestingly, millennials – not Gen Zs – are most resistant to taking on management roles. 🌱 For more takes on life…

Hong Kong-listed China Medical System seeks secondary listing on SGX The company says it is looking to replicate its success in South-east Asia – building on the proven track record attained in China’s pharmaceutical ind…

Singapore’s job vacancies, unemployment up in Q1, with US tariff impact yet to be seen: MOM Manpower Minister Tan See Leng reassured Singaporeans that there are “still good job opportunities available”, especially in gro…

#BTLifestyle: Not your average shophouse: A home built for a multi-generational household “Living in a shophouse was an aspiration for me since I was a child,” says Lim, an entrepreneur who acquired the shophouse located…

#BTOpinion: Going around in circles: Do Singapore investors have an appetite for another telco listing? The potential listing of Circles.Life has given rise to some excited chatter. But how would it fare? Or any other sm…

Warren Buffett donates record US$6 billion Berkshire shares It is his biggest annual donation since he began giving away his fortune nearly two decades ago.

SGS bond demand to stay high as safe havens sought amid tariff risks, Middle East tensions: RHB Persistent global uncertainties to drive risk-averse inflows and strong demand for safe-haven assets, say analysts.

HSBC sees ‘huge opportunities’ for Singapore businesses in India’s fast-changing economy Key areas of growth include technology, healthcare, renewables and data centres.

#BTLifestyle: The man who painted Lee Kuan Yew – and the wife whom history forgot For years, Lee Boon Ngan stood behind her artist husband, Chua Mia Tee. A new exhibition brings her forward.

Who needs Accenture in the age of AI? As gen-AI “agents” sweep the world, who needs consultants? This is the uncomfortable question before Julie Sweet, Accenture’s boss since 2019.

#BTLifestyle: Dining Out with BT: Singapore’s best restaurants for 2025 Here's our guide to the best-rated eateries of 2025, all of which were awarded a score of 7 and above by Lifestyle editor Jaime Ee.

Roger Federer’s long-term deals make him a tennis billionaire His net worth is about US$1.3 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, putting him in elite company.

Japan’s NTT files for billion-dollar listing; set to be SGX’s biggest Reit IPO in a decade Initial portfolio of NTT DC Reit comprises six data centres estimated to be worth US$1.6 billion.