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Speaking their language: How Chinese merchants are winning the Middle East Arabic is now a business strategy for Chinese merchants to attract Middle Eastern clients amid the China-US trade war.

#BTOpinion: DBS needs a strong candidate to succeed chairman Peter Seah. Here’s why With DBS chairman Peter Seah now in his late 70s, could there be another major change soon should the bank appoint a successor?

Gen Z’s rage in Asia is stoked by a staggering jobs crisis Asia’s Gen Zs are facing a bleak economic future, with a shrinking pool of jobs and the advance of AI weighing on their job prospects.

Envy’s ex-directors seek bankruptcy after being found liable for breach of duties in nickel trading fraud Ex-director Lee Si Ye has been declared bankrupt, following a court order for her and eight others to repay almost…

DBS’ Tan Su Shan tops Fortune’s list of Asia’s 100 most powerful women: Here are the top 10 Its entrants include founders of companies and CEOs hailing from South-east Asia, Greater China, India, Japan, South Korea and A…

CDL, Mitsui Fudosan to launch Zyon Grand with prices from S$2,689 psf Three-bedroom units, from 818 sq ft, are priced from S$2.2 million, or S$2,689 psf.

DBS jumps 2.3% to new all-time high, drives market cap past S$150 billion DBS now has nearly double the market capitalisation of its rival OCBC.

OK Lim’s daughter on trial for instructing IT staff to delete data from Hin Leong’s servers Lim Oon Kuin and his two children have also been declared bankrupt.

EC prices hit new highs amid rising land costs, fierce developer competition Executive condominium prices have climbed to new highs in 2025, with new sale prices crossing S$1,700 psf for the first time.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, Thakral, ASL Marine, Del Monte Pacific Top Stories: 1. Singapore: MAS seen holding steady in October, leaving monetary policy easing to 2026 2. Proper…

#BTOpinion: Singapore gets noticed as IPO activity rises Increased new listings this year might just be the result of companies and Reit sponsors taking advantage of elevated investor sentiment as the STI hits new highs.

DBS, UOB, OCBC keep an eye on risks while banking on tokenised assets for the future Hurdles such as a talent shortage and regulations stand in the way of local banks.

Fullerton launches first retail fund under MAS’ S$5 billion EQDP initiative It is offered as a collective investment scheme to retail, accredited and institutional investors in Singapore and selected international market…

JL Family Office sells conservation shophouse at 65 Club Street for S$21 million Buyer is linked to UHNWI Singapore PR; separately Swiss national pays S$6,274 psf for unit at The Marq on Paterson Hill.

Companies keener to shift production to Asean amid US tariffs: PM Wong tells ABC News He speaks with the Australian broadcaster ahead of his official visit to Australia and New Zealand.

Taylor Swift’s album drop is already having an economic impact Thousands of fans decided the midnight (New York time) release on Friday was reason enough to miss work.

Singapore property investment sales climb to S$10.5 billion in Q3, led by GLS and Reit activity Knight Frank anticipates the investment market will close the year near the upper end of the earlier S$27 billion to S$29 bi…

Why are millionaires leaving Vietnam? “I no longer have any reason to live in Vietnam. It was the last straw,” said Vietnamese property tycoon Nguyen Phuong Hang after being detained for 30 months.

Singapore draws international biotech VCs as Asia-Pacific life sciences sector takes off Trump’s tariffs may prompt firms to reassess investments, but the sector’s long-term outlook is unlikely to change.

Singtel pledges support for troubled long-time unit Optus; transformation ‘will take time’ The group has supported its Australian subsidiary with A$33 billion in investments since 2001, while not receiving dividends in t…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Keppel, Grand Venture Technology, Fu Yu, mm2 Asia Top Stories: 1. Companies: Singtel pledges support for troubled long-time unit Optus; transformation ‘will take time’ 2. Singa…

From one-man show to S$5 million revenue: Declarators makes a business of customs declarations From working out of his home with just S$1,000 in initial capital, Javier Yip single-handedly created a website, cold-called…

As middle-class Malaysians save less, Gen Z bucks the trend Rising living costs are leaving many middle-income households with thinner buffers, but younger Malaysians are saving more as they turn to digital tools.

The mysterious billionaire boss at Jane Street smashing trading records “I sat down with a guy who had hair down to his waist in a ponytail and a backpack on,” Scarlet Pearl casino CEO LuAnn Pappas said of Rob Granieri,…

From mala to mall: 5 ways Singaporeans are swiping more in Johor Transactions are up sharply even as the average ticket size dips, suggesting consumers are crossing the Causeway more often and buying more frequently.

From Singapore Slings to Vegas pours: EcoSpirits tackles spirits’ packaging waste, now eyes other sectors Invented in Singapore, the startup’s reusable bottle system is used by big names such as Bacardi, Diageo and Absol…

Investment-linked insurance plans: That welcome bonus could cost more than you expect There is no reason to have ILPs in one’s portfolio, given their high fees, limited fund options and lock-in structure, says Christophe…

Singapore the top global hub for entrepreneurial wealth and relocation: HSBC Singapore attracted the largest inflows of wealth from its neighbours, especially Indonesia and Malaysia, said HSBC.

Singapore equities market rebound fuels demand for investor relations Emily Choo, CEO of Gem Comm, notes that the role of an investor relations professional “has evolved far beyond press releases and logistics”.

Big dreams, shiny projects and regional inequalities in China’s inland cities From robotaxis with heated seats in Wuhan to the world's largest high-speed rail station in Chongqing, China’s inland cities are stepping out…