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Breaking the pattern: The women putting their spin on heritage menswear tailoring “I was caught up in the corporate chase for most of my adult life... I never imagined I’d one day find the courage to leave (that) behind…

Singapore Airlines: Still a great way to work? Is SIA’s celebrated labour model fit for the future? Its premium positioning depends entirely on delivering a service experience few can replicate.

OCBC GPT, DBS-GPT and Citi AI: Singapore banks embrace AI amid employee job fears Singapore lenders are betting big on the new technology to secure an edge, but a critical challenge remains: ensuring that their staff are…

Go bold or go bust: Are the best days over for Singapore’s economy? Singapore now stand on the cusp of another pivot, says this writer. We either drift into slow, mature growth, or leap onto the next “S-curve”.

Temasek Shophouse reopens with secret architectural gems and Violet Oon’s new cafe The social impact hub on Orchard Road has trebled in size, expanding across four conserved shophouses.

Influencers say the ‘not financial advice’ disclaimer is insufficient, as MAS issues warnings to five content creators Chris Chong, who runs the HoneyMoneySG and SoloBizSG accounts, said the guidelines could lower the in…

New US pharmaceutical tariffs may have ‘no immediate impact’ on drugmakers: DPM Gan The tariffs – and the associated exemptions – are significant to Singapore because pharmaceutical exports to the US account for about S$…

STI vs iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index: What's the difference? The STI focuses on large-cap, blue-chip stocks, while the new indices capture the next tier of companies which are mid-cap.

Labour MP Patrick Tay suggests jobseeker support for higher-paid retrenched workers, new workgroup to protect workers in AI age A third of 2,000 workers polled by NTUC say they are concerned about losing their jobs in th…

No cheap pump across the Causeway as Malaysia rolls out Budi95 fuel subsidy Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s earlier pledge of universal access to cheap RON95 has been narrowed; Malaysians driving foreign-registered cars wil…

Wilmar maintains profit expectations; CEO Kuok Khoon Hong scoops up S$2.7 million of shares as stock falls Despite a verdict from the Indonesia Supreme Court requiring Wilmar International to pay five billion rupiah (S$3…

Michelin-starred restaurant Esora of Lo & Behold Group to close end-2025 The modern Japanese restaurant is the latest in a string of fine dining closures.

In ‘dangerous’ world, Singapore’s attractiveness to talent can be key advantage: Chan Chun Sing In the global economy, “no one deals with Singapore out of charity or sympathy”, and the country must create its own value p…

Trump’s pharma tariffs put Singapore at ‘greatest risk’ among major exporters if no exemptions granted: economists Without exemptions, the effective tariff rate on Singapore’s shipments could exceed 30%, compared with 4%…

What does 11.9 trillion rupiah in cash look like? For Wilmar, it could spell trouble Loss of the ‘security deposit’ in relation to an Indonesian probe could account for a 65% drop in FY2025 earnings, according to DBS and…

[JUST IN] Volvo shutters Singapore research hub 8 months after its launch in January The Volvo Tech Hub Singapore, which employed 15 people, has been closed due to global business difficulties, said the company.

Higher BTO supply and ‘right conditions’ will allow for higher income ceiling, lower singles’ eligibility age: Sun Xueling The government is aware of the need to raise the income ceiling from the current S$14,000, and of…

Billionaire Xiaomi founder Lei Jun debuts a US$630 answer to iPhone 17 In a two-hour online presentation, Lei orchestrated a side-by-side comparison with the iPhone on battery life, display quality and camera capabilitie…

We. Communications, long-time PR firm for Microsoft, cuts 7% of its Singapore workforce Majority of those laid off are new hires, the creative department is most affected losing approximately half its headcount. The firm…

Singapore workers file 61 age-discrimination complaints annually in last two years, led by retail, admin sectors The second Workplace Fairness Bill will be tabled by end-2025, and is expected to take effect in 2026 or 20…

Starbucks to close stores, cut 900 jobs in US$1 billion restructuring New CEO Brian Niccol, who took the helm a year ago, is attempting to lead a turnaround after six straight quarters of same-store sales contractions.

11 enterprises and individuals honoured at 2025 Sustainability Impact Awards Keppel, SMU president Lily Kong and Edible Garden City co-founder Bjorn Low clinched top honours at this year's edition of the Sustainability I…

George Yeo: Trump’s shifting trade winds won’t change the climate of multipolarity “Trump’s nature will not change. We have three more years; after that, a new US president. May be easier, I don’t know... but the climate…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: SingPost, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Wilmar, Sheng Siong Top Stories: 1. International: George Yeo: Trump’s shifting trade winds won’t change the climate of multip…

Trump signs order declaring TikTok sale ready and values it at US$14 billion Trump, who signed the executive order declaring that the sale of TikTok is ready, said the US version of the app would be run by “highly sophis…

Wilmar found guilty of corruption as Indonesia’s Supreme Court overturns previous acquittal Founded by Singaporean tycoon Kuok Khoon Hong, Wilmar said that the Supreme Court overturned the previous acquittals of the grou…

New Next 50 Indices help shape investment decisions, but could take time to gain traction Market watchers believe that broad acceptance of the new indices will not come immediately, with one noting that "it will require…

SingPost appoints Singtel veteran Mark Chong as group CEO Beyond his current role at Singtel, Chong is also a board member of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and chairman of the regulator's Cyber and Data Gover…

UOL, CapitaLand-led consortium to launch Skye at Holland with prices from S$2,598 psf Two-bedroom units of 581 sq ft starts from S$2,598 psf, or S$1.51 million.

Government to involve community more in tackling inequality, unlike old ‘silo’ approach: Desmond Lee Vulnerable families to get ‘more comprehensive, wraparound support’, including help with housing.