The Business Times

Keppel unit M1 faces legal proceedings over 2019 contract with Circles.Life parent Liberty Wireless This is not expected to affect or delay the completion of the proposed sale of M1’s telco business to Simba Telecom.

Indonesia weighs transforming Bali into a regional financial hub This comes as Indonesian officials try to re-ignite growth amid weakening investment and declining consumer confidence.

Singapore’s STI falls 1.2% on fresh US-China tensions, following Asia-Pacific decline Tensions flared again around tariffs, rare-earths export controls.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Keppel, UOL, Singapore Land, Q&M Dental, Aoxin Q&M, Cordlife Top Stories: 1. Singapore: Singapore luxury hotels poised for rebound following F1, Mice season boost 2. Singapore:…

Megaspeed, Singapore firm at centre of US Nvidia chip probe, goes dark Singapore police confirmed that investigations are ongoing into Megaspeed for suspected breaches of local laws.

Xi’s red line on Trump’s export curbs threatens to upend truce “China’s position on the trade war is consistent: we do not want it, but we are not afraid of it,” said China's Commerce Ministry.

Skye at Holland almost sold out at average price of S$2,953 psf Almost all of the buyers were Singaporeans and permanent residents.

Why BYD faces a raft of troubles Since authorities earlier this year stepped up scrutiny of the bruising price war in China that helped fuel the group’s rise, its sales momentum has stalled.

Clear pathways to growth and prosperity in Asia amid global uncertainty: OCBC’s Tan Teck Long OCBC's Tan Teck Long says: "If the earlier era was an economic Spring, are we now heading into a gloomy Winter? Or could it be…

Vibrant, vast and vital: Singapore’s quest for relevance amid China’s evolution During his visits to China, founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew often asked journalists: “How can Singapore stay relevant to China as it co…

Soup Spoon, Baker & Cook owner eyes South-east Asia with growth push across food sectors Expansion plan comes amid leadership shuffle; founder Andrew Kwan steps up as executive chairman while Shawn Loh and Ryan Kwan assu…

#BTLifestyle: Singapore’s watch microbrands keep ticking amid a global slowdown In a business dominated by Rolex, Swatch Group and Richemont, Singapore’s microbrand founders are proving that small can be nimble and profi…

Singapore constantly looks to improve external ties, takes upgraded partnerships seriously: PM Wong Partnerships with Australia and New Zealand will enhance cooperation in green and digital economies, trade, security and…

Why fears of a trillion-dollar AI bubble are growing Is this 1999 all over again?

[Infographic] Matcha mania hits Singapore as retail prices soar As matcha’s popularity continues to skyrocket, demand is outpacing supply, driving a rise in home DIY kits and alternative sources.

Crypto sees more than US$6 billion in liquidations Traders saw more than US$7 billion in positions liquidated in less than an hour, after US President Donald Trump said he would impose an additional 100% tariff on China.

Advantage China in the latest US-China spat There has been no reaction from China thus far to Trump’s announcements.

#BTLifestyle: Crispy duck shines at Peking Chamber The Beijing import’s strength is in its signature dish, while the rest of the menu takes a back seat.

Singapore-Vietnam talent exchange scheme for young professionals up and running 30 companies and 53 individuals – who hail from the technology, biomedical technology, and banking and finance sectors – have expressed inte…

Trump announces additional 100% tariff on China, export controls Trump’s planned tariffs would raise import taxes on Chinese goods to 130%.

Malaysia PM Anwar’s 2026 Budget balances growth and fiscal restraint In his boldest fiscal move yet, Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim has tabled a record RM470 billion (S$144.5 billion) budget to propel the country into the nex…

Court rejects appeal of 2013 penny stock crash mastermind John Soh and co-conspirator Quah Su-Ling All convictions, including false trading and price manipulation, were upheld.

#Brunch: ‘The talent is there’: Is Singapore’s push for board diversity turning a corner? While Singapore has boosted women’s presence in boardrooms, progress remains uneven - nearly 31% of listed firms still have no fem…

ComfortDelGro’s quiet tech play and why it’s not sweating GrabCab Grab says it won’t poach rival drivers, but its entry may intensify Singapore’s tight market.

Malaysia proposes budget of RM470 billion in 2026 - set to be its biggest ever Malaysia unveiled a record RM470 billion (S$144.5 billion) spending plan for 2026 which combines federal allocations and public-sector invest…

Bank of Singapore’s new AI tool does in one hour what used to take 10 days Besides being a time saver, the tool cuts down on human error from examining documents on clients’ employment, business and investment history.

Opening soon at Fort Canning: private club Madison House Mark Watts, Madison House’s managing director, said the club is built for those who “want belonging, enrichment and the tools to perform at their best”.

Anwar to unveil Malaysia Budget 2026: Why the stakes are high Malaysia's Budget 2026, which is set to be tabled by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at 4pm today, is expected to walk a fine line between fiscal consolidation a…

Ex-CIMB Singapore chief Victor Lee to join Security Bank in the Philippines as CEO The veteran Singapore banker will take up new role in January 2026.