The Business Times

Global de-dollarisation trend intact as safe-haven rally in US dollar peters out Though divided on the Fed’s next moves, economists say a weaker greenback should give Asian central banks room to ease.

Singaporeans value work-life balance most in an ‘ideal employer’ This remains the most attractive trait for a third straight year, ahead of salary and job security.

#BTOpinion: Draft Master Plan 2025 builds capacity; its success hinges on developers stepping up, skilled migrants bringing dynamism As Singapore, a country built by migrants, turns 60, the key to continued urban transfo…

Pop Mart shares suffered setback but analysts still bullish on the Labubu maker’s growth story “While the People’s Daily article mainly cautioned against blind cards given their popularity among minors, Pop Mart has very…

Three Arrows founders fail in appeal for orders to disclose crypto fund dealings to be set aside But Court of Appeal overturns lower court decision that allows liquidators to examine co-founder Zhu Su.

More homes, business hubs and parks – what’s coming up in Singapore in next 10 to 15 years The Draft Master Plan 2025 maps out Singapore’s long-term plans for a happy and healthy city.

Singapore’s next chapter: New models for regional hubs, industrial estates in URA’s Draft Master Plan 2025 A bigger decentralised office hub in Bishan is on the cards, on the scale of Paya Lebar Central, along with new c…

New private homes planned in Paterson, Newton areas An integrated development is being planned above the Orchard MRT interchange.

Income Insurance to explore other share liquidity options after scuppered Allianz deal: departing chairman Ronald Ong The board has proposed that lead independent director Joy Tan to take over as chairman, subject to her…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Sembcorp Industries, ST Engineering, Frasers Centrepoint Trust Top Stories: 1. Companies: Income Insurance to explore other share liquidity options after scuppered Allianz deal…

‘Do not drop those bombs’: Trump tells Israel, says both sides violate ceasefire Iran and Israel had been fighting “so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f*** they’re doing,” he said.

Japan still a draw as Singapore property players look beyond Tokyo Investors are also venturing beyond traditional “Tier-1” cities such as Tokyo and Osaka to areas such as Kyoto and Fukuoka – which offer higher yields of…

Jensen Huang starts selling Nvidia stock under US$865 million plan Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang disposed of 100,000 shares over a two-day period of June 20 and June 23 for US$14.4 million.

Israeli defence minister orders attacks on Iran after ceasefire 'violation' The Israeli military said it was working to shoot down Iranian missiles after detecting a launch.

URA launches residential sites for sale at Dorset Road, Upper Thomson Road, Telok Blangah Road The parcel area at Dorset Road can potentially yield around 425 residential units.

Possible Hormuz blockade threatens Asia’s energy lifeline, unsettling oil market About 20% of global oil and LNG supplies, including about half of China’s oil imports, hang in the balance as Iran decides its plans after…

#BTOpinion: For Integrated Shield Plan insurers, raising premiums should be a last resort Great Eastern's suspension of pre-authorisation certificates has provoked an outcry, but I applaud them for taking action to dampe…

Deep China-Singapore relationship built even before establishing diplomatic ties 35 years ago: PM Wong PM Wong met President Xi Jinping on the second day of his five-day official visit to China.

Singapore, China sign four agreements on talent, knowledge sharing; leaders discuss OTC bond arrangement One MOU will see the joint development of legal talent, whereby trainees nominated by Singapore’s law ministry and…

MAS turns down ex-NTUC Income CEO’s request to meet chairman Gan Kim Yong over Allianz matter MAS says the proposal by Allianz to buy a controlling stake in Income has already been extensively debated in Parliament.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: OCBC, Lum Chang, Suntec Reit, Acrophyte Hospitality Trust, Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust, ICP Top Stories: 1. Singapore: Middle East conflict could drive up Singapore’s inflati…

Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire Trump said on Monday that a “complete and total” ceasefire between Israel and Iran will go into force with a view to ending the conflict between the two nations. ➡️Iran launches miss…

Middle East conflict could drive up Singapore’s inflation, warn economists, after core inflation dips in May Economists warned that the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran could bring a spike in oil and energy pr…

Private-hire group urges Grab to delay bonus revamp over fears that drivers’ earnings will be hurt The National Private Hire Vehicles Association has urged Grab to delay changes to its driver incentive scheme, saying it…

SGX lists 6 new Singapore Depository Receipts; 3 HK mega-caps and 3 Thai names The newcomers take the total SDR shelf to 21 securities on SGX, and covers about 50% of the SET50 and Hang Seng Index by constituent weight.

Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations after US strikes in Iran Singapore Airlines, which described the situation as “fluid,” has moved to cancel flights to Dubai through Tuesday.

US urges China to dissuade Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz “I encourage the Chinese government in Beijing to call them about that, because they heavily depend on the Straits of Hormuz for their oil,” said US Secretary…

Gen Z has virtually no excuse for financial illiteracy They have no right to complain about the lack of access to personal finance education in school. If any generation had a chance to teach themselves, it is them, says…

US investors, Asia’s ultra-rich drive growth in Asia-Pacific private credit “Recently, I had two conversations with two managers, each managing more than US$100 billion in private credit. They (were) asking me, ‘How do I…