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Big believer in ‘profit and purpose’: CEO of Ayala’s healthcare arm builds ‘ecosystem’ in Philippines “It’s very difficult for Filipinos to get quality healthcare,” says Paolo Borromeo, CEO of Ayala Corporation’s healthc…

Exit strategy: Tips from the high-stakes world of luxury travel fixers It’s not about where you stay. It’s about how fast you can leave.

Higher PMET layoffs, vacancies suggest AI-driven restructuring, says MOM Despite concerns about AI, the trends suggest an “ongoing restructuring and skills transition” rather than falling demand for PMETs, said MOM. 👉Si…

Hongkong Land acquires 10.8% stake in Suntec Reit for S$541 million It says the move aligns with its ‘positive outlook and conviction in Singapore’s prime commercial property market’.

Less than 1% of food in Singapore comes from Middle East, but prices could still go up: Grace Fu Hawkers may also have to pay more for cooking gas due to the higher oil and gas prices. “So these all have potential impact…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: UOB, Singtel, Hongkong Land, Suntec Reit Top stories: 1. Singapore: Singtel says mechanical fault, software bug behind outages; 600,000 affected 2. Asean: Vietnam’s e-commerce…

Director and company secretary to be charged over suspected involvement in money-laundering activities Charges of suspected involvement in laundering sums worth US$1.08 million and 44,808 euros were brought against the d…

Singapore-based Crypto.com lays off 12% of staff, third cut in four years The hardest hit departments include growth and customer relationship management.

Rethinking succession planning amid the largest wealth transfer in history The old playbook no longer works. Wealth planning now demands a more integrated, holistic approach. Brought to you by Bank of Singapore bt.sg/DMC…

UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong’s FY2025 pay down 20% at S$12 million It is primarily made up of S$1.4 million in base salary and S$10.6 million in bonuses.

Indonesia’s richest man, Djarum co-owner Michael Bambang Hartono, dies aged 86 A representative of Djarum Group confirmed that he died in Singapore, without disclosing the cause of death.

Private banking enters a more institutional era as UHNW clients reshape expectations Rising client sophistication is redefining private banking, demanding institutional investment discipline, broader access and integrate…

Asia stocks slide as oil fears overshadow Fed’s hold Analysts said markets are turning their attention towards the war’s duration and its potential to stifle growth and drive inflation.

F&B industry mulls higher menu prices, offshoring and closures with wages set to rise Industry observers say consumers are on the losing end as there is only so much productivity, automation and government support can do…

AI adoption without a clear goal is money down the drain, warn industry leaders Yet firms that deliberate for too long on implementation risk losing ground. Brought to you by Xero bt.sg/D4kU

DBS digital services hit by outage again, bank says ‘deposits remain safe’ The bank’s website, banking and PayLah apps are affected.

Government to roll out more support measures should need arise amid Middle East situation: PM Wong The government has the resources to do so decisively and quickly, but for now, households and businesses will feel the ef…

DBS, OCBC, UOB could benefit as the Middle East’s ultra-rich relook where to park their billions "Dubai was the darling of the family office world for the last two years - it offered zero tax, a golden visa that felt lik…

✈️SIA ranked 3rd, Scoot 5th in World’s Best Airlines 2026 in their categories SIA ranked behind Doha-based Qatar Airways in first place and Hong Kong flagship carrier Cathay Pacific in second place.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Keppel, Wing Tai, Cosco Shipping, Manulife US Reit, Ley Choon, HPL Top stories: 1. Singapore: F&B industry mulls higher menu prices, offshoring and closures with wages set to r…

US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, expects inflation to rise Oil prices have jumped from below US$80 a barrel to US$108 ahead of the central bank’s policy decision. 👉Powell says no plans to leave Fed until investig…

Punggol Digital District hotel site awarded for S$43.5 million to entity linked to Yeo Hiap Seng family scion The project will feature a 224-key hotel and serviced residence development.

Securing what matters most, for the next generation Standard Chartered Global Private Bank provides advisory, access and support for what’s next. Brought to you by Standard Chartered bt.sg/yutj

Australia-Europe flight bookings through Singapore up 38% in March FCM Travel described the increased booking volumes as a “significant shift in corporate travel patterns” reinforcing Asia’s central role as a global gate…

StanChart’s AI chief David Hardoon exiting less than a year after joining Hardoon, who is based in Singapore, is on gardening leave.

All COE premiums rise; Cat A rises 3.4% to S$111,890 Meanwhile, motorcycle COE premiums post a major increase of nearly 12%.

Asia’s generational wealth shift: What families can do to protect their legacy Succession isn't a single event. UOB Private Bank's Chew Mun Yew explains why it demands foresight, governance and a long-term plan. Brought…

Maersk’s S$200 million, fully automated warehouse opens in Singapore DPM Gan Kim Yong noted that Singapore is Maersk's second-largest base outside Copenhagen, with more than 1,500 employees in Singapore and over 140 Sing…

Fuel cost spike, choked supply squeeze Singapore’s booming construction sector The Singapore Contractors Association Limited notes that prices of construction materials have risen by 5 to 15% or more.

Apollo makes first hire for Singapore’s US$1 billion private fund Singapore has recently drawn several international asset managers, including Australia’s IFM Investors and Sixth Street Partners.