The Business Times

Decisive dynamics, diplomacy and dialogue: South-east Asia in the arc of uncertainty New year, new beginnings, but Asia-Pacific is set to remain encumbered by ever-complex and uncertain geopolitical dynamics. What does t…

About half of Singapore fund managers expect STI to rise 5-10% in 2026, potentially hitting fresh records This optimism is underpinned by resilient bank earnings, attractive dividend yields as well as proactive governmen…

CDL's once-depressed shares are rising fast – what is behind all the excitement? The strongest driver of CDL’s share price might be the growing excitement in the market about its potential to unlock value and boost its p…

🛩US approves Singapore’s US$2.3 billion purchase of naval aircraft, torpedoes Singapore is buying four Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, eight MK 54 torpedoes and related military hardware.

STI, Asia markets retreat after Dow dives nearly 900 points on Trump tariff threats The retreats come as Wall Street’s three major indices suffered major losses on Tuesday and posted their steepest intraday drops in thre…

US Embassy in Singapore says asking businesses for ‘financial contributions’ is standard practice On social media, some commenters expressed disbelief that the US, a superpower with deep pockets, would need to ask for mo…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stock to watch: SIA, FLCT Top stories: 1. Companies: Singapore’s small and mid-caps: Investors hunt for ‘hidden gems’ as analysts eye privatisation candidates, structural plays 2. Opinion: Coul…

83.4% of Singaporeans expect higher inflation, up from 47.5% just a quarter earlier: survey Geopolitical uncertainties and higher interest rates are cited as concerns.

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Macron on Board of Peace Wines and spirits exported to the US from the European Union currently face a 15% tariff.

Malaysia’s trade hits record RM3.1 trillion in 2025, with exports beating forecast This performance was achieved despite rising global uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions, supply-chain realignments and rising…

‘People laughed at us’: Naysayers blew them off – then this underdog built Asia’s first cross-border wind farm “We were nobody,” said Impact Electrons Siam (IES) founder and chairman, Peck Khamkanist. Few took IES seriou…

FCT weighs Johor Bahru retail threat with RTS Link, bets on Northern Singapore Retail sales leakage to Johor Bahru is expected to increase from about 4% to about 5%.

From Changi vaults to Asian markets, silver rallies even as caution grows Vergel Villasoto, a director at Silver Bullion, says more people are “opting for bars and coins for wealth protection” as silver prices rise.

RTS boom, JS-SEZ buzz: Are homes racing ahead of jobs – again? A more disciplined way to keep the JS-SEZ grounded is to adopt a simple principle: property should follow jobs, not lead them, says BT's deputy news editor A…

F&B association calls for rental caps, foreign worker levy removal in #Budget2026 wish list The sector is afflicted by escalating operational costs, persistent manpower shortage and intense market competition. 👉For more…

Singapore invited to join Trump’s Board of Peace; is assessing invitation: MFA Beyond the standard three-year term on the board that is specified in the charter, indefinite membership is also being offered for a fee of U…

ShopBack crosses S$1 billion in cashback to users, says experimentation is still key “I never want the team to stop experimenting, even if it means that now and then, there might be one or two that we might not get right…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stock to watch: SGX, Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, Boustead Singapore, Jumbo Group Top stories: 1. Companies: Macquarie names under-the-radar stock picks it says can deliver total return…

Robert Kuok's Allgreen Properties nears deal to buy Singapore office block at 78 Shenton Way: sources The PGIM-managed fund that owns the property is seen exiting at a loss.

Malaysia’s construction giant IJM rocked by probe into alleged RM2.5 billion money laundering The probe comes at a sensitive time, days after conglomerate Sunway’s proposed takeover of IJM.

Market watchers view SIA-Air India’s commercial cooperation favourably A market watcher said it probably makes sense for SIA to be involved in the raising of Air India’s reputation, given the investment that SIA has sunk…

Nasdaq-listed eToro to roll out SGX stocks on platform in Asia expansion push eToro founder and CEO Yoni Assia views Singapore as an ideal base for the Israel-headquartered company’s expansion plans, given its robust cap…

What’s next for home loan rates? Where interest rates are headed with Fed independence in question While equities and Reits stand to benefit from aggressive rate cuts under a Trump-inclined Fed, an independent US central…

His grandfather built a food empire, now he’s aiming to build South-east Asia’s first enterprise AI giant Thailand's CP Group, one of the region's most established family conglomerates, has a family rule that each genera…

Move over Wall Street: Singapore and Hong Kong are emerging as top IPO spots for Vietnamese firms After years of chasing the prestige of Wall Street, Vietnam’s most ambitious companies are increasingly looking closer to…

From accountant to IR chief: RWS CEO on why she wants to create ‘a new first impression’ "People are willing to pay more if they feel it is something that can bring them joy, so how do we weigh the pricing with that leve…

Autobahn group fallout tightens private-hire car financing, but COE premiums unlikely to fall Industry observers said that some financial institutions were increasing scrutiny on lending and reducing loans for private-hi…

Cuppage Terrace, next to The Centrepoint, put up for sale with S$250 million valuation “For the first time in over 20 years, Cuppage Terrace – Orchard Road’s beloved and iconic F&B and lifestyle enclave – is finally on t…

Opinion: Wrong time for Temasek, GIC to embrace more risk for better returns But it may be a good idea for Temasek and GIC to provide more granular information about the performance of key segments of their portfolios, s…