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HDB to launch more than 10,000 new flats in July exercise Analysts expect healthy demand for the Sembawang project, with some estimating an application rate of between three and four times for a 4-room flat, and prices t…

Impact of US tariffs will outlast Trump: SM Lee “It will not remain like this, but it will not go back to the status quo ante... In trade policy, economic policy, once you make a move, you can’t take it back,” he said.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: SIA, CDL, UOL Group, TalkMed, Amara Top Stories: 1. Property: Macau property magnate Loi Keong Kuong and family sell five Pagoda Street shophouses for S$50.7 million 2. Compani…

Philip Yeo to step down from CDL board after fiery AGM showdown His departure comes three months after CDL’s AGM, when he vocally rallied shareholders against “bullying” by majority directors.

Strong partnerships enable Singapore to keep moving forward: PM Wong at MBS expansion groundbreaking New 55-storey tower will include a 76,000 square foot rooftop destination called the Skyloop.

🚗Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid becomes first car with a petrol engine brought to Singapore by BYD It is priced from S$212,888 including COE.

MAS flags subdued H2 outlook amid tariff risks, warns of softer demand ahead At present, the impact of US tariffs has “yet to assert in a major way,” said Chia Der Jiun, managing director of MAS.

Singapore AUM up 12.2% in 2024 to exceed S$6 trillion for the first time In 2024, the financial services sector also grew by 6.8%, more than double the 3.1% growth a year earlier, according to MAS' annual report.

Singapore ranks among top cities for tech talent as AI job listings surge globally: report Competition for data scientists is “particularly strong,” said a Colliers report, with demand for data scientists expected to gro…

Two River Valley area projects – River Green and Promenade Peak – begin previews this week Pricing for River Green will start from S$1.2 million for a 420 sq ft one-bedroom unit.

Kelvin Fong appointed PropNex CEO; Ismail Gafoor remains as executive chairman Kelvin Fong, 50, has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry.

24 law firms probed for conveyancing of properties seized from money launderers, two to pay penalties Investigations of 11 firms concluded, with two to pay penalties of S$30,000 and S$100,000.

Temasek eyes more Indian family-run businesses after Haldiram’s deal In March, Temasek bought a 10% stake in Indian food brand Haldiram’s at a valuation of around US$10 billion, with sources describing it as a “prized as…

IOI offers ‘special preview prices’ for limited units at about S$3,200 psf for W Residences Marina View These rates apply to some three-bedroom units, which were earlier listed at prices starting from S$5.4 million.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: SGX, Frasers Centrepoint Trust, NTT DC Reit, BRC Asia Top Stories: 1. Singapore: Economists upgrade 2025 outlook after Q2 GDP turns out better than expected 2. Property: IOI of…

Trump threatens 100% Russia tariffs if no Ukraine deal within 50 days Trump said he was “very, very unhappy” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, underlining his insistence that his patience had finally snapped with Pu…

Singapore proposes to bar convicted money launderers from directorships These and other proposals come in the wake of a S$3 billion money laundering scandal that rocked Singapore in 2023.

US tariffs put spotlight on industrial S-Reits’ upcoming H1 earnings Observers expect positive DPU growth despite uncertainty around the impact of the US administration’s global tariffs.

Singapore shares hit new high; STI up 0.5% The new high of 4,109.21 comes after Singapore’s economy beat market expectations to expand 4.3% year on year in Q2 2025.

#BTOpinion: Should capital gains tax replace seller’s stamp duty on homes? Ultimately, in land scarce Singapore, applying a capital gains tax to the sale of property might be effective in curbing speculation and raising…

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NTT DC Reit rises 3% above IPO price in debut as SGX’s largest Reit listing in 10 years The mega listing marks one of Asia’s largest data centre Reit IPOs, which broadens opportunities for investors to gain exposure to a…

Bitcoin tops US$120,000 for the first time The surge in Bitcoin has sparked a broader rally across other cryptocurrencies over the past few weeks, even in the face of Trump’s chaotic tariffs.

Malaysia’s low-key tycoon: the empire of Syed Mokhtar Albukhary Despite his grip on the country’s infrastructure, he remains a mystery beyond Malaysian borders as his portfolio is largely anchored at home.

#BTOpinion: STI’s gains reflect ‘concrete steps’ by Temasek companies to address business fundamentals DBS, Singtel and ST Engineering soared on the market’s zeal for companies demonstrating strong financial performance,…

Singapore is most expensive city for HNWIs to live well for third year in a row: report Singapore is ranked the most expensive for cars and women’s handbags; second for women’s shoes and third for residential properties…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: OCBC, SGX, Sats, Frasers Property, Frasers Hospitality Trust Top Stories: 1. Companies: US tariffs put spotlight on industrial S-Reits’ upcoming H1 earnings 2. International: M…

Singapore GDP up 4.3% in Q2: flash data GDP growth for Q1 was revised upwards to 4.1%, from the earlier estimate of 3.9%.

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir, 100, in hospital for fatigue He cycled for an hour before appearing tired.

CapitaLand’s LyndenWoods sells 94% of units on launch day at average S$2,450 psf This was despite it being the first project launch after Singapore rolled out another set of property cooling measures in July.