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Singtel, CPF Board to transfer legacy discounted shares to CDP, easing way for 615,000 investors to unlock cash As a rough gauge, an investor will make a return of about six times on the original investment.

‘Sufficient’ fuel and food reserves, but Singaporeans may face higher prices and fewer options: Shanmugam “Singaporeans should be prepared for supplies of some foods from some countries to be unavailable, and will have t…

Here are the support measure for Singaporeans and businesses in response to the Middle East crisis Singapore will bring forward the disbursement of the next tranche of S$500 in CDC vouchers to June this year — from the o…

Singapore rolls out S$1 billion support package to respond to energy crisis; S$200 cash payout for some groups of drivers The government will not cut fuel duties, describing such measures as too blunt, potentially regres…

Iran war to hurt Singapore’s growth and drive inflation higher; forecasts to be revised: Gan Kim Yong Beyond the energy and chemicals sector, higher costs will hurt wider manufacturing, transport and travel, as well as d…

Watch live: Singapore government to unveil support measures to mitigate impact of Iran war Cabinet ministers, who are part of the newly formed Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee, will announce measures to cushion the…

Analysts split on Singapore’s banking sector outlook even as safe-haven status remains ‘intact’ DBS analysts pointed out that the resumption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz remains the “key catalyst” for market…

Record low vacancy pushes Singapore office rents up in Q1, tilts market in landlords’ favour Global uncertainty and rising business costs may temper near-term demand, but scarce supply keeps rents stable and Reits resili…

Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out’ on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come Critics have said that Trump would be committing war crimes if the US attacks civilian power plants.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: SIA, Keppel Infrastructure Trust, Nam Cheong, Prime US Reit Top stories: 1. Property: Record low vacancy pushes Singapore office rents up in Q1, tilts market in landlords’ favo…

Hong Leong Holdings to launch Tengah Garden Residences with prices from S$1,779 psf Prices start at S$980,000, or S$2,025 per square foot (psf), for a 484 square foot (sq ft) one-bedroom unit.

AirAsia X fares jump 40% due to Iran war; CEO calls it ‘the most critical challenge’ This comes as jet fuel costs doubles, from US$90 a barrel to about US$200.

High per square foot prices of new condos could be increasingly irrelevant to buyers Singapore’s new condo buyers are a hardy lot, says BT's Leslie Yee. They are unfazed by the war in the Middle East, which is squeezing…

Malaysia likely to remain attractive to medical tourists amid geopolitics, currency swings: IHH group CEO Malaysia's cost-competitiveness and growing capacity in key medical tourism hubs such as Penang and Johor, are see…

Singapore property investment sales hit record S$15.4 billion in Q1, but Iran war could derail momentum: Knight Frank Transaction figures jump 166.5% year on year amid lower interest rates.

Fertility is not a ‘single problem’ To boost Singapore's fertility, two writers from the Economic Society of Singapore say that targeted policies are needed for these four different groups: the unconvinced, the misinform…

Singapore IPO players on the fence as they await resolution of Middle East war 10 companies were listed on SGX in the past six months, but the Gulf conflict may slow the momentum.

Why where you park your joint venture matters: Lessons from a US$689 million shareholder dispute An unprecedented court order forced the sale of one of the world’s largest textile dye companies after a decade-long fight…

Oil rises on new deadline as Trump raises the stakes over Hormuz Brent climbed above US$111 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was near US$115. This comes after US President Donald Trump imposed a fresh deadline on…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Olam Group, Geo Energy Resources Top stories: 1. Companies: Singapore IPO players on the fence as they await resolution of Middle East war 2. Asean: Malaysia likely to remain a…

Iran war: Singapore likely to roll out targeted support for businesses, households as energy costs rise The government is expected to announce measures to help businesses and households cope with rising costs when Parlia…

Car dealers race to secure S$68m to renew lease for Singapore’s largest used-car hub All 76 owners of units at the Automobile Megamart (AML) in Ubi have until May 15 to pay S$68 million to renew the site’s lease until 20…

Chongqing surpassed Shanghai in consumer spending. Singaporeans played a part “I’ve always wanted to visit Chongqing because I like mala,” said Mr Aloysius Koh, a 28-year-old Singaporean. “Then, I saw videos of people ju…

After Yeo’s, Tiger Beer: Why some Singapore F&B firms leave – and others stay While it is not new for home-grown firms to expand production beyond Singapore, the latest moves could signal a broader intensification in the…

How discounts, deals are helping petrol players counter Cnergy’s low pump prices While headline pump prices between Cnergy and its rivals can differ by more than S$1 a litre, stacked discounts can narrow the gap to just…

Top-tier healthcare is within reach. Why do Singaporeans still hesitate? When a patient is unsure of how soon they can see a doctor, or whether a visit will cost S$200 or S$2,000, they will not have the confidence to see…

Cut down entry-level hiring because of AI? Far from it, says Oliver Wyman CEO “There is a lot of AI-washing going on, while at the same time companies are saying they are not yet happy about the returns they are getting…

S’pore has not yet curbed fuel and energy use in managing impact of Middle East conflict: Shanmugam Said Shanmugam: “It’s a serious situation all around the world. You’ve seen in many parts of the world, many countries h…

Blackstone to debut first hedge fund for mini-millionaires Blackstone is launching its first hedge fund for affluent individuals, as it intensifies its push to bring alternative investments to doctors, lawyers and other…