The Business Times

Singapore, Asia markets steady after Fed pause and MAS hold; spotlight turns to earnings Investor attention is shifting towards fundamentals and AI-linked growth themes in the region.

Anchorpoint shopping centre up for sale with S$295 million guide price The shopping centre was previously owned by Frasers Centrepoint Trust, which divested it for S$110 million in March 2021.

Singapore’s total employment up by 19,600 in Q4; retrenchment level rises in 2025: MOM Labour market is expected to expand in Q1 2026, though firms are becoming more cautious in their hiring plans.

MBS Q4 earnings surpass S$1 billion to set new record The property still has potential to keep growing, says parent company LVS.

PM Wong to deliver 2026 Budget statement at 3.30pm on Feb 12 He is expected to address Singaporeans’ aspirations and concerns about an ‘uncertain external environment’. ➡️ For more #Budget2026 coverage, visit bt.sg/budge…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Sembcorp, Mapletree Industrial Trust, Ho Bee Land Top stories: 1. Property: Share of loss-making deals in condo resales creeps up in Q4: report 2. Companies: How high can they…

US Fed holds rates steady, sees ‘elevated’ inflation and stabilising job market Policymakers voted 10-2 to hold the US central bank’s benchmark interest rate.

Singapore leaves monetary policy settings unchanged in January, for third straight quarter Full-year core and headline inflation forecasts were raised to 1 to 2%, up from 0.5 to 1.5%.

PropertyLimBrothers CEO Melvin Lim, vice-president Grayce Tan resign; Marc Chan appointed interim CEO This followed online rumours surrounding its CEO Melvin Lim and vice-president of strategy Grayce Tan.

#BTExplains: A quiet move by the US Fed last week could mean cheaper holidays for Singaporeans – but why? The greenback has been in relative free-fall and the yen has strengthened considerably against the US dollar.

Singapore CEO’s family gains US$1.2 billion fortune from blockbuster IPO One of Ravinder Sajwan’s most successful investments is a production company for 5-Hour Energy.

Khazanah, Temasek seen putting Marina One up for sale at S$5 billion to S$6 billion M+S is expected to offer 1.88 million sq ft of offices and 140,000 sq ft of retail space in the integrated development.

Singapore firms' revenue growth from EnterpriseSG support in 2025 could slow to S$12.3 billion 10,000 skilled jobs are also expected to be created through transformative projects undertaken by 2,400 companies last year.

Nanyang Optical plans to enter into voluntary liquidation after 65 years, will close 4 of 6 stores “Like many SMEs, the company faced sustained operating challenges over time,” said managing director Bernard Yang. “The d…

Singapore’s priciest handbags? Enter new, ultra-luxurious brand whose creations cost over S$100,000 Newcomer brand Abel Richard is charging upwards of US$85,000, or about S$107,000, for a bag, with some – embellished wit…

Carbon tax: Where Singapore stands in a world divided on price Singapore has one of the highest carbon taxes in Asia (S$45 per tonne), reflecting its vulnerability as a low-lying island state facing rising sea levels. Bu…

Far East Organization sells Tuas industrial asset for S$121.1 million The acquisition is understood to be a joint venture deal.

Singapore court blocks ‘fraudulent’ US$2 million bank guarantee call in cross-border power dispute Call on the guarantee by Bangladeshi power company is ‘opportunistic and unfair’, notes judge.

Amazon bungles Wednesday layoff plan with misfired internal email Nearly 10% of the firm’s corporate workforce will be retrenched.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: ST Engineering, Keppel, Hong Leong Asia, Sasseur Reit Top stories: 1. Property: Far East Organization sells Tuas industrial asset for S$121.1 million 2. Companies: AI boom risk…

ST Engineering posts record S$18.7 billion in contract wins for FY2025 This is a 49% increase from the S$12.6 billion recorded in 2024.

PE giant KKR sells container firm Goodpack back to Lam family in US$1.4 billion deal: source The move comes after the private equity player put Goodpack up for sale in October 2024, based on media reports.

Timely to consider introducing a prime Executive Condo model Let developers build new EC homes in prime locations, says BT's Leslie Yee. This will expand housing choices for locals.

Co-living operators could thrive even as property curbs, regulations crimp rental market For investors, the allure of co-living is clear: It fills a clear gap by serving foreign students and foreign professionals working…

HSBC to shut Raffles Place branch amid deeper push into wealth management The bank has three other wealth centres in the city-state, with one more to be added in February this year.

Rolex to runways: Vietnam’s luxury retail king leads a family empire built on discipline With eight children from two marriages, and nearly all involved in the family business, 75-year-old Johnathan Hanh Nguyen - the fou…

Steel tycoon You Zhenhua’s New Vision takes over 15 Enggor Street project The property, Ascott Shenton Way Singapore, is New Vision’s first hospitality project in Singapore.

CPF’s Matched Retirement Savings Scheme matching grants hit record S$456 million in 2025 From Jan 1, the expanded MRSS includes eligible Singaporeans with disabilities of all ages.

Global trends bring growth for S-E Asia if it can overcome risks from AI, trade tensions Asean needs to adapt quickly in an age of rapid technological and geopolitical shifts, noted panellists and Singapore’s Minister fo…

Micron invests US$24 billion to expand Singapore manufacturing complex; 1,600 jobs to be created Together with their HBM advanced packaging facility, 3,000 new jobs will be created.