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Lee Kong Chian grandsons buy Barker Rd bungalow for S$43.2 million, Sentosa condos for S$23.9 million The bungalow is next to four adjacent freehold properties with Chancery Lane addresses owned by Lee Shih Hua and Lee S…

#Budget2026: More jobs-related support to be announced, PM Wong says With an election unlikely in the next five years or so, long-term issues may be addressed. BT will provide live coverage of Budget 2026 on its Budget l…

#BTOpinion: DBS share price is still high despite retreating post-earnings - but it can still be worth buying Local banks could be relatively resilient if and when the next global financial crisis occurs.

‘We’re not deal junkies’: CapitaLand Investment CEO says potential M&As must help build long-term capabilities, drive share price CapitaLand Investment is not pursuing M&A opportunities “just for growth”, said the real a…

#BTOpinion: Should landlords worry? Singapore’s new inequality data suggests tough conversations will continue The new inequality measures should remind landlords that they are better off than many fellow citizens – and…

Tomorrow is #Budget2026 Day, where Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver his speech at 3.30pm. What can you expect? What are businesses hoping for? Stay with The Business Times as we bring you en…

Six things to watch in #Budget2026: AI push, smaller CDC payouts, more upskilling Clarity on carbon tax rates, support for businesses to internationalise and potential manpower adjustments could feature in PM Wong’s Budg…

#Budget2026 may give firms more targeted, strategic support to navigate global uncertainty Observers say AI adoption will be a major focus of this year’s Budget, alongside renewed emphasis on internationalisation and sus…

GuocoLand launches River Modern with prices from S$2,877 psf Prices for the two-bedroom units begin at S$1,548,000.

CapitaLand Investment sinks into red with S$142 million H2 loss on China asset drag; operating profit up 30% Revaluation loss and impairments total over S$400 million; group to speed up action on China assets.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, Fraser and Neave, Centurion Accommodation Reit, Wing Tai, NTT DC Reit, CDLHT, Vin’s Holdings Top Stories: 1. Singapore: Singapore’s public accounts watch…

City Plaza owners eye another mega en-bloc attempt with S$970 million reserve price This is the third attempt at a sale, with two previous ones in 2018 and 2021.

#BTOpinion: Major tax hikes unlikely in upcoming Budget, but property tax rates may rise in future Raising property tax rates may be far more palatable versus increasing income tax or GST rates, says BT's Leslie Yee, esp…

#Budget2026: Singapore’s strong GDP growth will drive operating revenue outperformance, higher fiscal surplus: economists “The government will likely be prudent in the first year of the new electoral term, preserving som…

8 in 10 SMEs plan overseas expansion in 2026 despite market volatility: DBS survey Reaching new customers and building a stronger presence abroad are the primary drivers.

#BTOpinion: Handle with extreme care any Reit mergers should CapitaLand, Mapletree merge Don’t risk destroying value of leaders CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust and CapitaLand Ascendas Reit.

#BTExplains: UOB’s gold bars, coins are selling fast. How else can small investors buy gold? The bank’s gold sales has jumped 60% in 2025 as gold fever grips the man in the street.

Stamford Land sues UOB for alleged ill-advice given over a rights issue in 2021 The SGX mainboard-listed property player is claiming losses and damages of S$1.88 million.

Can #Budget2026 support fresh grads? "We shouldn't think of solving their problems before they try to solve them themselves." Former Budget director and Member of Parliament Shawn Loh believes that young graduates remain…

Eyes on Grab and Sea as analysts stay bullish ahead of FY2025 results Grab is expected to report its results on Tuesday, while Sea has yet to announce its reporting date.

Singapore should make targeted ‘big bets’ to stretch S$1 billion AI investment, say analysts This could be done by identifying high-growth projects and companies, and then increasing investments there strategically.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Singtel, CapitaLand Investment, Seatrium, Boustead, Hotel Grand Central Top Stories: 1. Singapore: Singapore should make targeted ‘big bets’ to stretch S$1 billion AI investmen…

Singapore’s 2025 GDP growth revised upwards to 5%; 2026 forecast range raised to 2 to 4% On a yearly basis, the economy grew 6.9% in Q4, better than advance estimates.

Amazon to exit Asia Square; Shell likely to take over its prime CBD space Amazon's lease, which is for three mid-level floors in the 43-storey building, is said to be expiring in July.

DBS CEO Tan Su Shan urges investors to ‘buckle up’ for volatile 2026; income outlook steady despite Q4 profit miss “(January) feels like a year condensed into a month, and people are getting used to such volatility,” Tan…

Gold rush swamps UOB; bank to turn away walk-in bullion buyers, starts appointment-only service It’s also extending operating hours at its main branch gold counters for physical gold purchases or Gold Savings Account phy…

Anutin’s win steadies Thai politics, but the economic test lies ahead “It doesn’t matter which party will run the government. If they don’t deliver on the economic front, they will not be in power long,” said Kasikorn Ba…

DBS to give special one-time bonus of S$1,000 to junior staff, setting aside S$18 million The initiative will benefit over 23,000 employees across the bank’s global markets. In Singapore alone, nearly 6,800 staff members…

Singapore median household market income up 6.8% in real terms; definition includes rent and investment incomes 2025 figure is first time SingStat applies expanded definition capturing ‘market’, or non-employment sources…

Top 20% of Singapore households hold average wealth of S$5.3 million: MOF The first set of official wealth data shows that property and CPF savings form the bulk of assets across all income groups.