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Gamuda Land doubles down on organic growth, shrugs off Sunway-IJM threat "We see competitors not as enemies but as potential partners," Gamuda Land's newly appointed chief executive Gim Teck Yew said.

Share financing: Why disciplined positioning matters more than market momentum Leverage can magnify returns – and losses. In a recent episode of the Money Hacks podcast, The Business Times' Ben Paul and The Smart Investo…

Cafe chain and grocer The Providore shuts all six outlets in Singapore According to an industry report, the brand was sold to new owners Vino Vibe and SingFire Capital in April 2025.

As Middle East conflict rages, DBS urges SMEs to hedge at least half their FX exposure – not time the market “Don’t try to take a view – just lock it in and remove the uncertainty from (your) business. If you’re not sure…

‘Double-edged sword’: Wilmar, Golden Agri may face margin squeeze from Iran war, but upstream players could gain Higher diesel prices due to crude oil shortages could drive up demand for biodiesel as a substitute, boosti…

[JUST IN] DBS CEO Tan Su Shan receives S$9.6 million pay package for 2025, in first year at helm This compares with the S$17.6 million remuneration received by former CEO Piyush Gupta in 2024.

STI, Malaysia stocks tumble amid oil price spike as broader markets slump The local banks’ counters were a sea of red at market open. DBS was down 1.6%, while OCBC declined 1.9% and UOB fell 2.3%.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Sembcorp Industries, Frasers Property, Yangzijiang Maritime, OKP Top stories: 1. Companies: ‘As Middle East conflict rages, DBS urges SMEs to hedge at least half their FX expos…

Iran names Khamenei’s hardline son Mojtaba as new supreme leader Mojtaba’s appointment will likely draw the ire of US President Donald Trump, who said on Sunday that Washington should have a say in the selection. 👉Oil t…

Grab to hold EGM to double votes of key execs’ shares, potentially lifting CEO Anthony Tan’s voting power to 74.9% Grab says maintaining Anthony Tan’s majority voting power "is a prerequisite for satisfying the regulator…

GuocoLand’s River Modern sells 90% of units on launch weekend at average price of S$3,266 psf The apartments, located at River Valley, were priced from S$1.5 million for a two-bedroom unit to S$6.7 million for a four-bed…

#BTLifestyle: Spanish food with love at Amor Gambas al ajillo lives up to its name: fresh and firm shrimp on a bed of potato foam, drizzled with olive oil and garlic chips for crunch. It’s like happy egggg – without the…

China urges end to Iran war “This is a war that shouldn’t have happened and does not benefit anyone,” says Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Trump rejects settling Iran war, raises prospect of killing all its potential leaders “At some point, I don’t think there will be anybody left maybe to say ‘We surrender,’” Trump said.

Mastering long-term wealth for women In Singapore, women can expect to live four years longer than men, so there is a need to plan for the long term to mitigate longevity and inflation risks.

Rising COE premiums and taxes have driven up the cost of owning luxury and high-performance cars in Singapore over the last decade The same cars might cost just a third as much in Malaysia, prompting more Singaporeans to…

In Singapore, ‘Henry’ also worries about retiring with enough Meet Henrik and Ryna, a classic "Henry" couple (high earner but not rich yet). They each bring home S$15,000 a month, yet retirement still feels uncertain. In…

Crisis management for Singapore banks, fund managers in Dubai as conflict sparks anxiety among clients Clients asked about contingency plans and shifting funds out of the UAE “just in case” the Gulf war escalated, some b…

Johor leads as Malaysia’s approved investments hit record RM426.7 billion in 2025 Singapore and China are the top foreign investors, combining to reach RM116.3 billion in approved investments.

Children are national assets. Our support must reflect that The issue isn’t just baby bonuses - it’s the 20-year cost of raising a child, says this writer. If children are truly our future economic engine, perhaps suppor…

#BTLifestyle: Amid closures and a constant stream of new openings, veteran F&B players revamp or open new restaurants to stay competitive Rather than follow market sentiment and stay low or consolidate, some have gone ah…

Singapore employees are embracing AI – but not company-provided ones The survey also finds that only 32% of staff intend to stay at organisations that are not listening enough to them.

Some wealthy Asians look to move Dubai assets closer to home on Iran war fears A Singapore-based private wealth lawyer said six or seven of his 20 Dubai-based clients, each holding an average of US$50 million in assets,…

Singapore’s AI-upskilling push to train 100,000 workers seen as shield against job displacement amid global layoffs This push comes as companies globally are reshaping their workforces around AI, raising concerns about j…

🏎 Priced out of driving in Singapore? Here's why Singaporeans are keeping luxury cars in Malaysia The fact that these cars do not need a COE is a key draw for collectors. Lester Yeong, an automotive workshop and service…

🥖Kneading a new path: Sean Tan left school with 5 Es - he now runs a RM50 million bakery in Johor "My panic button is very simple. I go back to being just a baker and a son. Not a managing director....When things feel o…

Singapore faces stiff competition for talent, despite draws of new AI and tech-focused One Pass The new scheme enhances Singapore’s appeal by reflecting how senior AI professionals typically work today, says an observer.…

‘Really different’: SGX RegCo’s Tan Boon Gin looks to exorcise S-chip ghosts SGX RegCo is also tackling the “Singapore-washing” critique – the idea that Chinese firms seek an SGX ticker simply to buy a veneer of internat…

Singdollar appreciated at average rate of 1.3% against ringgit over 2020 to 2025: Alvin Tan He was responding to a question from Yio Chu Kang SMC MP Yip Hon Weng, who asked about factors contributing to the Singdollar’s…