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Tesla short sellers set to pocket about US$1.4 billion in profits after stock slump Tesla’s shares fell 7.5% at US$291.50, having lost more than 21% so far this year.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: OCBC, SIA, SGX, GuocoLand, China Aviation Oil, Del Monte Pacific Top Stories: 1. International: Joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines granted regulator…

Trump hits Malaysia with 25% tariffs, 32% on Indonesia as he announces higher tariffs on 14 countries Trump hit trading partners such as Malaysia (25%), Indonesia (32%), Cambodia and Thailand (36%), as well as Laos (40%)…

#BTOpinion: Low mortgage rates help; but be cautious in pursuing condo dreams as economic outlook weakens Don’t raid the CPF account for a private home, says BT's Leslie Yee.

Tariff tracker: Where South-east Asia and China stand as the clock runs down The 90-day tariff truce is nearly up and the stakes just got higher. From low-key talks to last-ditch concessions, here’s how Asean and China a…

Here are the top 10 best performing stocks in Singapore’s STI for the first half of the year The trio of local banks – DBS, UOB and OCBC – however, are not on the list, taking 18th, 19th and 20th place, respectively.

‘Not perfect timing’: NTT DC Reit launches biggest S-Reit IPO in over a decade to raise US$773 million There are nearly 600 million units on offer at US$1 per unit in its international placement, and 30 million units at…

Temasek-backed Clifford Capital names Lily Choh CEO of its asset management arm She was most recently head of South Asia and CEO of Singapore at Schroders Singapore, and has nearly 30 years of experience in asset managem…

No lease renewal for six golf courses, including at Tanah Merah Country Club, Singapore Island Country Club The changes are part of the government’s long-term approach towards land use planning, MinLaw said. “This includ…

Reit-owned malls more likely to forgo higher rents for right tenant mix Rents are “not always the main priority” of S-Reits as they place greater importance on tenant curation, says a market watcher.

Still sharp at 100: Dr Mahathir’s century of power, provocation and vision Dr Mahathir, who turns 100 on Thursday (Jul 10), continues to show up five days a week at his office in Putrajaya, writing the latest chapters in…

Singapore’s 240,000 millionaires spur spending on luxury brands Luxury sales in Singapore are expected to climb 7% to S$13.9 billion this year compared to 2024, outpacing heavyweight regional shopping hubs Japan, China a…

Trump’s tariff date arrives after a 90-day rollercoaster When the 90-day reprieve from Trump’s so-called “reciprocal” levies ends, it will clear the way for the protectionism he believes will narrow US trade deficits.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Del Monte, Nanofilm, LHN, mm2 Asia Top Stories: 1. Companies: Great Eastern says Takeover Code not breached when it shared IFA valuation with OCBC 2. Companies: S-Reits with be…

Ignoring a US$7 trillion financial disaster won’t make it go away Climate change is already twice as painful economically as the Great Depression, and the time left to act is running out.

#BTLifestyle: Pretty things you’d want to wear: Fine jewellery picks from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Bvlgari and more Check out these pieces that can take you from work to the weekend.

MOH studying 18 proposals to integrate TCM into public healthcare Health Minister Ong Ye Kung noted that traditional Chinese medicine is already an integral part of Singapore’s healthcare landscape.

#BTOpinion: Xiaomi made a cheap Ferrari EV. Who needs Porsche? The danger for luxury automakers is that their products become commoditised; rapid acceleration, a chief selling point of Western sports-car brands, is now c…

Home advantage as Team Singapore looks to rule the pool at World Aquatics Championships Singapore will be represented by its largest-ever contingent at the competition with 72 athletes – of which nearly half are making t…

First Sembawang North BTO flats to be launched in July An analyst estimated that prices for a four-room flat could start from S$300,000 – possibly making Sembawang Beacon the “most affordable project” in the July BTO exe…

Infographics: A tale of two stock markets: SGX and HKEX in charts The fate of Singapore’s equities scene hangs in the balance, even amid new listing prospects, an equities market review and heightened interest from Chine…

I’m human. Are you? The quest for our online identity It’s every manager’s worst nightmare: Hiring a remote employee who turns out to be a North Korean hacker intent on loading malware on to your network.

#BTLifestyle: How to stay healthy while climbing the corporate ladder At 79, Charlotte Wong does between 50 and 100 pull-ups in the morning, proving you can still live a long life without sacrificing your career. Here’s…

Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone could get power-up with Indonesia’s Bintan, Batam, Karimun Three better than two, says DPM Gan Kim Yong at Asean Conference.

Nassim Hill origins, Michelin-starred alumni: Shatec over the years With alumni ranging from Jimmy Lim – the first Singaporean to earn three Michelin stars – to Far East Hospitality CEO Arthur Kiong, Shatec has taught 40…

#BTLifestyle: Best pizza: PST or Vincenzo Capuano? Showdown between two hot new entrants One’s from Japan, one’s from Italy. Who offers a better chew?

As US stocks hit records, experts see the dollar falling further The US dollar is down more than 10% so far in 2025, a historic retreat that has overlapped with occasional spikes in long-term US Treasury yields.

Pelita Air to operate from T4 when it lands in Singapore, likely using Jetstar premises The Indonesian airline could make its inaugural Singapore flight in December.

Cathay Cineplexes operator mm2 Asia to raise funds for debt repayment via proposed share placement The announcement comes after Cathay received a S$3.4 million payment demand from the landlord of its shuttered Jem outlet…