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CICT’s Tan Choon Siang marks first year with billion-dollar deal streak “If we do see an asset that we like, and we are able to fund it and buy it at a price that makes sense for unitholders, we will definitely take a lo…

What’s driving the surge in family office foundations in Singapore – and is it just tax perks? “It is very common for clients to want to give back to society – some are very passionate about doing it on their own, so the…

More than a defence contractor – ST Engineering’s Vincent Chong is ready for the next lap ST Engineering is currently the best-performing STI blue-chip stock in the year to date, and CEO Vincent Chong believes “the best…

Ministry of Transport seeks public feedback on proposed legislative framework for AV deployment The public consultation is part of efforts to develop legislation that will govern autonomous vehicles deployed in Singapore…

Air India CEO search narrows to Singapore Airlines exec Kannan and insider Aggarwal: sources Singapore Airlines' sales and marketing senior vice-president Vinod Kannan and Air India Limited’s commercial head Nipun Aggarw…

SGX-owned Baltic Exchange sued over alleged losses due to oil tanker pricing Mercuria Energy Group is suing SGX-owned Baltic Exchange over alleged losses due to distortions in a shipping benchmark.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: SGX, Nio, Mapletree Logistics Trust, Parkway Life Reit, Vin’s Holdings Top stories: 1. Companies: What’s driving the surge in family office foundations in Singapore – and is it…

How China’s young workers are securing their future even as AI disrupts job market, triggers pay cuts Amid anxiety about being replaced, more working professionals are actively trying to build a ‘moat’ for themselves.

#BTLifestyle: Heritage food and high drama at The Peranakan Club The unapologetically theatrical restaurant in Orchard Towers serves Nonya staples in psychedelic surroundings.

‘Long-term investment’: More Vietnamese students enrol in Singapore’s higher learning institutes “After realising how homesick my friends got in the US and Canada, and seeing the current political situation in North Amer…

Want to solve Singapore’s fertility problem? Start by rethinking caregiving at work For too long, caregiving has been treated as a competing activity, something that takes away from work, rather than a fundamental respon…

From post-war hardships to ‘era of national rise’: Vietnam’s family firms face first succession test “Succession planning here is still very poor. It’s very emotional – different communication styles, different ‘language…

Meta, Amazon, Wall Street: Global giants slashing headcounts worldwide The first four months of 2026 were marked by a significant wave of layoffs across the global corporate landscape. BT rounds up recent moves by major…

If crashes are rising in Malaysia, fix the roads – not the courts While most such accidents are attributed to human error, poor infrastructure makes mistakes more likely.

#BTLifestyle: Meta AI glasses review: stellar sound, sharp recording, subject none the wiser Meta’s new AI glasses play your music, read you the news, and even help you reply to WhatsApp messages on the go. But the abili…

SGX-Nasdaq Global Listings Board on track for launch in mid-2026 The profile of the companies that have expressed interest is exactly the profile SGX had expected to see, says Tan Boon Gin, CEO of SGX RegCo.

For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs In China, there are more than 200 battery-powered models, including hybrids, for sale at less than the equivalent of US$25,000.

As golf sees resurgence in Singapore, more should be done to make the sport accessible and affordable There are many young and talented players here who need the opportunity and space to hone their skills, says this writ…

Succession in Singapore: Is the era of family empires coming to an end? UOB is an example of a high-profile dynasty where leadership is likely to be passed outside the family after the current head retires. Watchers do n…

A different Japan is emerging in Asia This week, at the annual Balikatan US-Philippines joint exercise, Japan showed up as a full participant for the first time, sending some 1,400 Self-Defense Forces personnel to perfor…

3 in 5 Singapore travellers rethinking travel plans over flight prices: Skyscanner report 60% of Singapore travellers remain confident about their ability to travel abroad in the next three months.

Singapore’s silver tsunami draws assisted-living players like Perennial and Autagco, but can they make money? A key concern of those growing old is their living arrangements - those who are bedridden or who need medical…

AI-exposed firms cut 4% of jobs; car sector hardest hit: Morgan Stanley report Over a one-year period leading up to November 2025, AI contributed to the elimination of 11% of jobs. Another 12% of roles were not backfille…

Singapore must ‘ready ourselves to succeed’ amid AI disruption, says PM Wong Not every job can be saved, but new and better ones can be created, he adds.

S’pore must brace itself for months-long supply disruptions due to oil crisis; govt prepared to step up support if situation worsens: PM Wong Singapore must brace for months-long disruption; government prepared to step u…

May Day Rally: NTUC to commit S$37 million this year to help workers with everyday needs The amount will go to funds for childcare and eldercare support, among others, says labour chief Ng Chee Meng.

May Day Rally 2026: PM Wong to deliver keynote speech after opening remarks from labour chief Ng Chee Meng His first May Day speech since the 2025 General Election comes amid a climate of geopolitical uncertainty, rising…