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Hong Leong Asia units’ director and ex-chief accountant detained in China Hong Leong Asia, which holds a 48.7% stake in China Yuchai International, said that the reasons for the detainment and any charges against Wu Qiwe…

Singapore Cricket Club members vote against renaming Men’s Bar at special general meeting The members called for the meeting to rename the bar, as they felt that the name Men’s Bar was not inclusive and did not reflect t…

Wilmar Indonesia unit general manager charged over sugar imports The unlawful raw sugar imports have allegedly caused state losses amounting to 578 billion rupiah (S$45 million).

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Genting Singapore, Jardine Matheson, Mandarin Oriental, Parkway Life Reit Top Stories: 1. Companies: Genting Singapore names new RWS chief operating officer 2. Opinion: Why gol…

Trump demolishes part of White House for 'new, big, beautiful White House Ballroom' Work crews began tearing down part of the East Wing on Monday as Trump said work had formally commenced on a huge new US$250-million bal…

#BTOpinion: Hot sales at new condo launches can be too much of a good thing for developers If housing land costs are substantially elevated due to fierce competition for sites, developers will see rising project risks an…

Coinbase, Fortnite among services hit by global outage of Amazon’s cloud unit Amazon's cloud services unit AWS was hit by an outage on Monday (Oct 20), causing connectivity issues for many companies around the world and…

OpenAI’s pivot to porn is problematic – but lucrative This December, ChatGPT will be imbued with more personality and the ability to engage in “erotica” with verified adult users.

Trump lists top demands on China before trade talks resume Trump listed rare earths, fentanyl and soybeans as the US’ top issues with China just before the two sides return to the negotiating table and as a fragile trade…

S-Reits expected to deliver stable Q3 earnings on easing debt costs More S-Reits are expected to deliver year-on-year DPU growth helped by a decline in average interest expenses.

SingPost raises competitiveness by upping service points It is also trialling the posting and returning of mail or parcels at residential letterbox areas.

Drew & Napier to sue Switzerland over Asia losses on AT1s One of Singapore’s biggest law firms is set to file claims against the Swiss government by the end of the year.

Penrith sells 97% of project at average S$2,800 psf; Faber Residence moves 86% at average S$2,160 psf The robust sales reflected pent-up demand for homes in both the Queenstown and Clementi neighbourhoods, which have not…

Chinese milk tea brands are offering a playbook for South-east Asia’s next consumer wave Luckin has surpassed Starbucks in both revenue and store count in China and has even expanded to New York.

When ‘buying the dip’ pays off – and when it doesn’t The real question for investors is this: When the next “dip” comes, should one dive in headfirst or simply stick to the tried-and-tested routine of dollar-cost averagi…

Early-career continuity is a competitive advantage Studies show that weak entry conditions leave lasting “scars” - lower earnings for a decade or more, delaying major decisions such as marriage and home purchase.

[JUST IN] Hao Mart proposes settlement to Taste Orchard tenants, asks for details of unamortised unit fit-out costs One tenant said Hao Mart’s settlement offer was unsatisfactory, noting that his revenue has “dropped dra…

#BTLifestyle: Chinese dining elevated at Cherry Garden by Chef Fei The newly rebranded Cantonese-Teochew restaurant offers elegant and polished cuisine.

From outdated to unstoppable: The rise of mainland brands in Hong Kong From dining flavours to tech products, mainland Chinese brands are gradually shedding the label of being “old-fashioned”, and are increasingly gainin…

A short guide to white-collar warfare “As per my last e-mail” is the clearest sign of trouble ahead.

The crash that could torch US$35 trillion of wealth: ex-IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath The world has become dangerously dependent on American stocks, she says.

Fallout zone: Singapore and Apac brace for impact of US-China trade conflict Singapore should engage diplomatically with Washington and Beijing to preserve its status as a trusted economic partner, says this writer.

Timor-Leste: Land of the sleeping crocodile awakens to Asean’s promise In a world of shifting alliances, new lines are being drawn on maps and in markets. Timor-Leste, once a symbol of struggle, is stepping onto the Asea…

Wealth of India’s richest falls to US$1 trillion amid weaker rupee; here are the top 10: Forbes While India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani’s fortune has slumped by 12% or US$14.5 billion, he remains a centibillionaire with…

#BTLifestyle: From formal dinners to relaxing lawn and pool parties: A multigenerational home for the consummate host This bungalow in the Bukit Timah area is centred around a tranquil private lawn.

Philippines’ richest man faces scrutiny over empty land 25,000% value gain Auditors balked, regulators halted the stock and opened an investigation, and the company eventually agreed to write down the value by 99%.

Jardine Matheson to delist Mandarin Oriental at US$3.35 a share The hotel group is also selling part of One Causeway Bay for US$925 million.