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South-east Asia gets tariff breather as Trump resets duties, but too early for region to rejoice Donald Trump's new 15% global tariffs are a reset that effectively lowers duties for most of South-east Asia, easing the tr…

SGX must find ‘sweet spot’ in culling underperforming firms as regional peers tighten curbs: market experts Beyond the debate over watch lists, market observers say the broader challenge for SGX lies in balancing market…

US to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on Feb 24 The US Customs and Border Protection agency said that it will de-activate all tariff codes associated with President Donald Trump’s prior IEEPA-rela…

Higher work pass salary thresholds for foreigners won’t dent housing market, AI push can power private home prices #BTOpinion Should Singapore excel in harnessing AI, top global and local talent here could thrive. What t…

How a US$15 million Chinese pork deal turned into a cautionary tale for foreign investors Behind-the-scenes moves, including a surprise restructuring, have left Chuming Group’s backers vexed and puzzled.

Singapore core inflation eases to 1% in January, below expectations Headline inflation rises to 1.4% in the month, up from 1.2% in December.

DBS, OCBC, UOB may grab attention as Fed shifts stance, copes with new tariff uncertainty The banks will probably remain solidly profitable through this difficult phase, but declining profitability could make it tough fo…

Choppier waters ahead: Singapore SMEs brace for tougher US trade landscape as tariffs rise to 15% “For the medium and longer term, it is clear that US – under the Trump administration – is continuing to push for companie…

Singapore’s STI up, Apac stocks struggle for direction after Trump raises new global tariffs to 15% The new tariffs can last 150 days without congressional approval.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: UOI, Seatrium, Parkway Life Reit, Clas, Raffles Medical, Vicom, Concord New Energy Top stories: 1. Companies: Raffles Medical H2 profit rises 21.7% to S$38.5 million 2. Compani…

Why two-thirds of Singapore’s wealthy fear their legacy won’t last – and what must change 67% of high-net-worth individuals worry their wealth won’t persist beyond their children’s generation, based on a Sun Life survey…

Singapore ready to introduce more support measures if necessary as Trump’s 15% tariff threat heightens uncertainty: DPM Gan Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said: “(The latest development) is a stark reminder to all of…

Should you buy US stocks on a weaker greenback? How to invest if converting from Singdollar "There is a growing view that the SGD may continue to appreciate... this could deter some investors from allocating to US assets…

#BTLifestyle Pre-loved jewellery sparkles as gold prices surge, attitudes change “The conversation has moved from ‘Why buy second-hand?’ to ‘I’ve been looking for this’. Buyers today are more informed and deliberate, esp…

Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion A senior financial official in Hong Kong described the US situation as a “fiasco”.

🐾🐱Hello, kitty: Japan’s US$20 billion cat boom Dogs had their day. Now it’s Cat Day - with these furry felines clawing their way to a US$20 billion economy in Japan.

‘Friends with business benefits’: The invisible networks that power Singapore’s women entrepreneurs “It’s a very pragmatic kind of friendship,” says Cassandra Riene Tan, founder of Amber preschool. “We’re not best friend…

Trump says he will increase global tariffs to 15% from 10% The move comes as Trump seeks to preserve his trade agenda, in reaction to the US Supreme Court’s ruling that his mechanism for applying tariffs was illegal.

UOBKH says financial sector biggest winner from Budget, gives overall top picks The brokerage sets the year-end STI target at 5,400 points.

Chinese wellness operator House+ Bubble opens 24-hour spa complex in Perennial Business City “On weekends, if you take your children out, where would you go? To the zoo or the amusement park, but it’s not feasible to do…

#BTLifestyle: Comfort food, nice chairs at Revolution Wine Bistro Chef Sunny Leong bends hawker tropes to his will with items on the menu such as the chicken thigh nasi lemak risoni and gula melaka parfait stroopwafel, b…

Tighter data control: Vietnam’s race to redesign digital services Data in Vietnam has never been more tightly managed.

US tariffs on Singapore expected to stay unchanged as Trump imposes new 10% global levies Goods from Singapore will face a tariff of 10% even after the US Supreme Court threw out President Donald Trump’s signature recipr…

#Brunch: Aiming for the right blend: C-beauty’s challenge to K-beauty can’t be brushed off With rapid launches, lower prices and aggressive marketing, C-beauty is expected to maintain its regional growth momentum – and c…

Trump furious after Supreme Court upends his global tariffs, vows new 10% levy “I’m ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed, for not having the courage to do what’s right for our country,” Trump said,…

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs Trump called the ruling a “disgrace” and said he would impose a 10% global tariff for 150 days to replace emergency duties that the Supreme Court struck down. Thousand…

The price of prosperity: Why your CNY new notes face the incinerator For many Singaporeans, the Chinese New Year begins with the crisp snap of a brand-new S$2 or S$10 note. But behind this cherished tradition lies a sobe…

Asia’s future will be won by soft power, not force Recurring border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia showed force offers no durable gain. But look to Japanese anime and the "Korean Wave" to see how they are transla…