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Government to simplify change-of-use process for some commercial spaces: Chee Hong Tat Moves to cut red tape, spur commercial activity include formalising the Business Improvement District programme to revitalise Singapo…

HDB to raise BTO supply by 10% to 55,000 flats between 2025 and 2027: Chee Hong Tat “We will build more to have sufficient supply to meet the housing aspirations of Singaporeans. Having a strong BTO supply will also help…

Hearing of Hyflux founder, ex-CEO Olivia Lum, ex-CFO and directors starts Monday She faces six charges: four counts of Companies Act violations and two counts of breaching the Securities and Futures Act.

From rubber roots to risk management: Singapore’s 60-year mastery of global trades In 2024, global traders conducted US$1.9 trillion worth of international commodity trades here, representing a 40% increase from a decade…

#BTLifestyle: S$48 Michelin-level meals at Encore by Rhubarb The former Rhubarb has lost its star, but not its quality, as it pivots to a more casual concept.

[Infographics] Tariff tracker: Clock’s up and where Asean countries landed In this high-stakes tariff tango, BT breaks down where each country stands, what’s been achieved, what’s been conceded – and a timeline of what m…

#BTOpinion: Will OCBC’s incoming CEO Tan Teck Long be a safety steward or a transformative leader? Can incoming CEO Tan Teck Long help OCBC close the performance gap with leader DBS?

#BTLifestyle: Two-thirds of Singapore respondents are opting for micro-retirements to travel: Skyscanner survey The top three destinations for micro-retirement travel are Japan, New Zealand and Australia.

#BTLifestyle: SG60: Singaporean chefs cooking up success abroad Jimmy Lim, Mathew Leong and Aven Lau dish on how helming Michelin-starred restaurants overseas has shaped and strengthened their own Singaporean identity.

#BTLifestyle: From Singapore to the world: Daren Tang’s mission to break stereotypes at UN agency Wipo Daren Tang may not be a household name. Nor, for that matter, the World Intellectual Property Organization – the Unit…

[Letter] Government should ensure level playing field for individuals for COE bidding Individuals and PHV and rental companies are competing for COEs in the same category. Clearly, the latter group has much stronger fina…

‘We are a big tanker; we are shifting’: UOB’s Wee Ee Cheong takes long-term view on trade loans “We are a big tanker; we are shifting,” he said. “Two, three years from now, you can start to see (the impact) in our balanc…

Sembcorp declares ‘shopping season’ with strong Singdollar, even as earnings take a hit CEO Wong Kim Yin says that the US tariffs have created uncertainty and “somewhat tempered customers’ expansion plans”.

🎥 Streaming rises as cinemas fall in Singapore In recent years, the cinema industry has seen a gradual shift, shaped by changing viewer habits, digital disruption and the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. What…

Interactive: NDP’s firsts that defined the future Every first at the National Day Parade marked a step forward for Singapore. Celebrate the innovation, imagination, and unity that have shaped six decades of this national…

With global economy expected to ‘remain troubled’, Singapore must do more than respond to headwinds: PM Wong In his National Day message, he promises that the government will walk the journey with Singaporeans.

#Brunch: Shouting, signalling, scrambling: Inside the heyday of Singapore’s trading pits Where noise overwhelmed, hand signals took over.

Intel CEO Tan Lip-Bu says has board support as Trump calls for resignation Tan has reached out to the White House to clear up what he called “misinformation” about his track record.

SGX ekes out record high full-year profit despite 2.6% decline in H2 “FY 2025 was a defining year for SGX, marked by our strongest performance on record,” said CEO Loh Boon Chye.

Trump asks Intel boss Tan Lip-Bu to resign: What you need to know about the Singapore-raised veteran Tan, a Malaysia-born and Singapore-grown Nanyang University alumni, was dubbed “pioneer of Asian VC” by Forbes - a nod…

'We are certainly much more positive': SGX says over 30 companies in IPO pipeline “There is definitely also more of a risk on approach amongst investors that we are seeing, and more confidence around the rates outlook (a…

One-Michelin-starred Euphoria closes; 3rd high end closure in past month “I’ve already achieved my personal goals, including being ranked in Asia’s 50 Best (guide) and receiving the Michelin Guide’s star recognition for…

💁🏻‍♀️Leading ladies: The women heading the biggest family-led hotels in Asia Kuok Hui Kwong’s appointment as the new chief at Shangri-La Asia is only the latest in a string of women taking over the reins across family-…

DBS shares jump 2%, crosses the S$50 mark The counter hit a high of S$50.98 on Friday morning, up by 1.23 or 2.5%.

Azalea’s Astrea 9 bonds over 3 times subscribed, draw more than S$3.4 billion in demand They will begin trading on Singapore Exchange on Aug 11

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: UOB, SGX, Genting, Sembcorp, Singapore Land, Riverstone, Daiwa, BHG Retail Top Stories: 1. Companies: DBS looks to volume growth to mitigate falling interest rates; stock soars…

Trump urges Intel CEO Tan Lip-Bu to resign immediately, calls him ‘conflicted’ Republican Senator Tom Cotton had asked the chairman of Intel’s board to answer questions about CEO Tan Lip-Bu’s investments in China before…

Malaysia’s semiconductor players befuddled, tech stocks tumble on Trump’s 100% tariff threat against chips Around 71 Malaysian tech stocks slipped on Aug 7, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement to impose a…

‘New Keppel’ shows promise; M1 sale and green projects could stir more excitement But whether Keppel’s valuation can rise to the likes of KKR, Blackstone remains to be seen.