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Agoda layoffs: Clauses that deter workers from going to authorities ‘should not be included’ MOM does not proactively monitor severance agreements but will investigate upon complaints, says Manpower Minister Tan See Leng…

✈️Sneak peek at SIA’s new First Class lounge in Changi Airport T2; Melbourne lounge to be revamped At 1,050 sq m, the new First Class lounge is 11% bigger and can accommodate around 130 customers. It is available to SIA’…

COE premiums crash as mainstream car category dips 10%, large cars down 13% Category B leads the fall, with a decline of S$16,888 to S$115,001.

Temasek’s Png Chin Yee, Shangri-La Asia’s Kuok Hui Kwong in Forbes Asia’s list of most powerful women Several Singapore-based leaders have been named in an annual list by business magazine Forbes featuring the top 20 acc…

Two single-family office funds linked to Chen Zhi’s group were granted tax incentives: Chee Hong Tat MAS takes ‘risk-proportionate approach’ to maintain Singapore’s status as a trusted financial centre, says MAS deputy c…

‘No misrepresentation of track record’ in Therme Group unit’s tender bid for wellness project: STB A New York Times report had accused Therme of exaggerating its track record to secure a deal in Ontario, Canada.

17 exotic cars, US$500,000 private chef: First Brands’ Malaysian-born founder accused of looting US$700 million The September collapse of First Brands, a mid-size manufacturer that normally would not draw much attention…

Kingsford places top bid of S$918.3 million or S$1,326 psf ppr for first condo plot on former Keppel Club site The first government land sale plot offered out of the former Keppel Club site garnered just three bids at a…

Law passed for scammers, mules to be caned after victims in Singapore lose almost S$4b since 2020 Scammers will get at least six strokes of the cane, with the punishment going up to 24 strokes depending on the severity o…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: SIA Engineering, Parkway Life Reit, Lendlease Reit, Aims Apac Reit, Manulife US Reit Top stories: 1. Singapore: Singapore does not seek for Singdollar to be reserve currency: M…

Twelve Cupcakes staff get vouchers from unions as clock ticks for them to find another job All union members were given supermarket vouchers ranging from S$150 to S$200 in value. Non-union members did not receive any vou…

Singaporean father-son duo step down as Khoon Group directors following US sanctions over alleged cybercrime links Ang Kok Kwang reportedly resigned as Khoon Group’s executive director and CEO, and his father, Ang Jui Kh…

Arab Street carpark site to make way for new SUSS and Islamic studies campuses Analysts say the move will inject new life into the city centre through a more diverse use of land.

Private property residents account for majority of households with 2 or more cars As at Sep 30, there are 46,000 non-HDB households with at least two cars, compared to 20,000 HDB households.

Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Korea’s Lotteria join global F&B giants tapping Singapore consumers’ evolving taste New openings come as China brands like Luckin, Chagee, Mixue consolidate, upgrade after breakneck expansion to ov…

Singapore aims for workplace fairness law to kick in end-2027, from previous estimate of ‘2026 to 2027’ The government will step up education and outreach efforts in the meantime, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng.

China’s money moves south: The new frontier rising off Singapore’s coast Chinese investment in Batam rocketed from US$17.32 million in 2022 to US$253 million in 2024, a nearly fifteen-fold increase over three years.

How employers develop their workforce will determine how well they adapt to uncertainty: DPM Gan “Employers must do more to engage their people, build trust, raise productivity and maximise the potential of our workforce…

Malaysia Boleh: Ringgit nears one-year high on rate outlook, growth optimism Malaysia’s currency is among the top performers in Asia this year after gaining about 6.4%.

I’ve been deepfaked – and it can happen to you "I’m a woman lawyer in her 50s. I am not active on TikTok, barely share anything on Instagram... if this can happen to me, it can happen to anyone with an online presence,"…

Mah Bow Tan-led Therme Group unit wins STB tender, plans S$1 billion wellness attraction at Marina South It will be Singapore’s first dedicated wellness attraction.

Grab reports Q3 earnings of US$17 million on positive operating profit Operating profit rises to US$27 million in Q3 2025 from a loss of US$38 million in Q3 2024.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Keppel, Wee Hur, NetLink NBN Trust, Elite UK Reit, China Aviation Oil Top Stories: 1. Companies: MAS to encourage livelier capital markets for alternative risk financing, stren…

PAP government has chosen to trample on Lee Kuan Yew’s wish to have his house demolished: Lee Hsien Yang Lee Hsien Yang said the move to earmark 38 Oxley Road as a national monument “effectively rejects” the demolition a…

Kuok Group-linked JB City Square to add hotel apartments, health and wellness hub in revamp Key features include a 15,000 sq ft Kids Adventure Park, a 41,300 sq ft health and wellness hub, a large-format event space and…

Sunway to take ‘more active’ approach in Singapore property after MCL Land acquisition The S$738.7 million deal marks the group’s biggest overseas investment and will anchor its regional growth strategy. ➡️ Sunway’s sout…

#BTOpinion: Stronger Sing dollar makes ‘long Singapore property, short overseas property’ strategy compelling Is the new king dollar no longer the US dollar but the little red dot’s Singapore dollar, asks BT's Leslie Yee…

Future of 38 Oxley Road: What happens next Lee Hsien Yang has a “reasonable period”, understood to be 14 days, to raise any objections, which must be submitted in writing.

DBS, OCBC and UOB expected to post flat or weaker Q3 earnings as margins narrow Analysts said the focus will be on whether stronger wealth and trading income can cushion the slowdown in lending.

[JUST IN] Government intends to gazette 38 Oxley Road site as national monument, issues notice to Lee Hsien Yang If acquired, government will respect Lee Kuan Yew’s wishes and remove all traces of private living spaces f…