The Business Times

Tariff uncertainty pummels South-east Asia’s private equity dealmaking in H1; caution likely to reign for rest of 2025 Deal value in the region slumps nearly 50% year on year as transactions take longer to complete.

Mandai Wildlife Group CEO Mike Barclay retires; Piyush Gupta commends him for strong impact made His successor Bennett Neo will be appointed group chief executive designate from Sep 1

Bugatti, bodyguards and a Greek alias: Journalists claim Malaysian fugitive Jho Low is living large in Shanghai They also claim to have uncovered that Low is allegedly operating under the alias “Constantinos Achilles Vei…

SIA, Singtel and more: Singapore’s top AI adopters could drive 3% GDP growth, says Morgan Stanley That growth rate means Singapore would remain as one of the fastest-growing developed economies globally.

#BTOpinion: With more marrying later, it makes sense to let younger singles buy BTO flats Consider lowering the age limit from 35 to 28, says BT's Leslie Yee, adding that it is 'reasonable' to restrict singles to three-r…

Ong Beng Seng’s pre-trial conference rescheduled to Jul 28 He was expected to appear in court on Wednesday (Jul 23) for a case involving former transport minister S Iswaran.

MAS appoints first 3 asset managers to inject initial S$1.1 billion into Singapore equities JP Morgan Asset Management is part of the first three asset managers to be part of the Equity Market Development Programme. ➡️MA…

#BTOpinion: Why did NTT DC Reit have such a weak debut - can it recover? NTT DC Reit’s projected yield may not be sustainable – because it is based on a 100% payout of its distributable income, says BT's Ben Paul.

Singapore dollar faces pressure from US tariffs, policy shift The Singapore dollar faces fresh tariff threats after President Donald Trump recently warned he may impose levies on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, two o…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Lum Chang Creations, PC Partner, Oiltek, NeraTel, Qian Hu Top Stories: 1. Companies: IPCG accuses Deutsche Bank of breaching agreement, files lawsuit 2. International: Tariff u…

Tokenize Xchange to exit Singapore after being denied digital payment token licence All 15 employees of Tokenize Singapore will be laid off by Sep 30 but some may be offered work in the company’s international operations…

Firm take-up at two prime CCR projects; UpperHouse 53% sold at average S$3,350 psf Singaporeans and permanent residents made up 99% of buyers.

When an ex-wife fights to control her stroke-stricken ex-hubby’s assets Why you should make your Lasting Power of Attorney early.

Does a Trump adviser’s 41-page paper explain the tariffs? Here’s a visual guide. Read this to make sense of Trump’s various actions since he took office, including the tariff rollercoaster, the controversial Department o…

Pilot programmes on the way to match companies with ‘fractional talent’ Engaging professionals to work part-time, instead of full-time, can help tackle labour shortages, says Workforce Singapore.

#BTOpinion: SIA’s decarbonisation tailwinds are Temasek’s burden SIA makes up only about 2.5% of Temasek’s S$434 billion net portfolio value, yet accounts for about 43% of its total portfolio emissions.

Bhutan’s double bet: Mindfulness and nature to drive tourism and investment The Gelephu Mindfulness City is a massive urban project in Bhutan designed to attract high-quality foreign direct investment while preserving th…

How Chinese consumer brands are muscling into South-east Asia Chinese consumer brands are expanding at breakneck speed across South-east Asia, snapping up flagship corners and turning passers-by into fans.

As Singapore faces golf course shortage, the irony is more players are picking up the sport With the number of active golfers now at 140,000 and counting, more public courses and overseas tie-ups are needed.

No let-up in India’s private market boom as investors continue to shun China In 2030, an estimated 36 million families in India will be nearing the “affluent” category, that is, earning an average annual income is around…

With medical costs under the microscope, IHH Healthcare group CEO continues to eye expansion IHH Healthcare – which has a presence in 10 countries including Singapore, Malaysia, India, Turkey and China – has grown steadi…

#BTLifestyle: Singapore runners, rejoice: On opens store at Jewel as Asia revenues soar Swiss sportswear brand’s Singapore flagship store is a strategic response to rising demand and a way to deepen its long-term presenc…

JPMorgan is now worth more than three largest rivals combined “All of our major bank competitors are back growing and expanding, you have the fintech folks who are quite capable and quite smart who want to take big chunk…

New private home sales more than double year on year in H1 2025 to 4,634 units Analysts said sales are expected to pick up in the coming months as a wave of new projects hit the market.

#BTLifestyle: Almost-cheap bistro classics at the Plump Frenchman Take away the fancy trimmings and get fuss-free favourites like French onion soup and roast chicken for a fraction of fine dining prices.

More training courses, S$200 million fund among moves to boost Singapore’s aviation manpower A report says nearly one in three jobs in the industry will need redesigning for the future.

#Brunch: Fasten your seatbelts: Is the runway ending for budget carriers in Changi Airport? Budget travellers have found Singapore becoming expensive, with airport fees and charges sometimes higher than the base fare its…

Critical infrastructure in Singapore under attack by cyber espionage group: Shanmugam “UNC3886 poses a serious threat to us, and has the potential to undermine our national security,” said Shanmugam. He did not disclose…

The old Thong Chai Building, a national monument, set to change hands An entity linked to Clifton Partners is understood to be buying the property at an all-in cost of S$45 million to S$50 million.