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Chip players in Singapore ride AI wave to bump up investments in semiconductor ecosystem Singapore may not have a home-grown semiconductor giant like Taiwan's TSMC or South Korea's SK Hynix, but it has a comprehensive se…

Could Ohmyhome face Nasdaq delisting after selling its core unit for US$1? Experts weigh in An industry expert said it was challenging for the firm to operate in the competitive property space in Singapore, given its bus…

Can the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) become the catalyst the Philippines has been waiting for? As international investors rally behind the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), long-standing domestic challenges continue to cas…

Surbana Jurong group CEO Sean Chiao steps down; search for successor under way The group credits him with steering its transformation agenda and anchoring its enterprise approach

Morgan Stanley sees US$5.5 trillion Asia energy investment boom driven by AI, energy security Fossil and nuclear-based power generators, energy storage and fertilisers could deliver earnings surprises in Asia, says Morga…

China’s capital crackdown: Why Hong Kong will still keep its edge over Singapore, others Despite China’s recent move to target illegal overseas trading, Hong Kong will still be viewed as a more attractive listing venue c…

Real estate firm Ohmyhome’s journey over the past 10 years Ohmyhome was founded in 2016 by a pair of sisters: Rhonda Wong as its CEO and Race Wong as chief product officer. The sale of its main brokerage business for US$…

Volkswagen CEO aims to cut up to 100,000 jobs in the next few years Volkswagen, like its German and European peers, is under pressure from tariffs, Chinese competition and the costly shift to electric vehicles.

Surprises and goals galore: A dazzling World Cup that’s worth staying up for Who impressed? Who underperformed? BT’s news editor Lee U-wen sacrifices his sleep to bring us the defining moments of this 'breathtaking tourn…

SpaceX, Unitree, Anthropic, OpenAI: Is the ultra-hyped tech listing wave backed by sound fundamentals? Are today's hottest tech IPOs built on solid fundamentals or fueled by hype? From SpaceX to the anticipated listings…

Singapore’s AI hiring boom leaves fresh graduates with an experience problem A degree in computer science, data science or AI is “increasingly viewed as the entry ticket rather than the differentiator,” says Richard Farm…

Singapore property portal Ohmyhome sells real estate business for US$1 on mounting debt, losses The move marks a significant strategic shift for the company.

JustCo’s the boring office to open first CBD co-working space GIC-backed flexible workspace platform JustCo will open a new co-working centre in the Central Business District (CBD). This will be the second location of th…

Singapore to introduce new corporate structure for insurance, speed up approval of new fund types: DPM Gan DPM Gan Kim Yong says Singapore “needs to renew its usefulness and relevance in a fast-changing world”.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: MoneyMax, Del Monte Pacific, JustCo Top stories: 1. Singapore: Singapore to introduce new corporate structure for insurance, speed up approval of new fund types: DPM Gan 2. Ase…

Singapore Airlines CEO’s pay package rises to S$9.7m as revenue hits record S$20.5b Nearly half of Goh Choon Phong’s total pay was in shares, while 35% comprised bonuses awarded. He received around S$7 million in the pre…

DBS, OCBC, UOB, Nets to expand ATM, cash access network after years of rationalisation DBS, OCBC, UOB and Nets will add more ATMs, branches and cash points across Singapore such that they will be within 500 metres of eve…

Valley Point could be the hidden gem in Frasers Property’s S$2.1 billion hospitality ‘asset-light’ proposal ​Valley Point has long been a slightly sleepy, ageing fixture along River Valley Road, says BT's Jude Chan. By u…

URA releases two smaller housing sites in Sin Ming, Kallang for sale Analysts expect fairly strong demand for the Lorong Puntong site, which is on the confirmed list.

SingPost unveils solutions to tackle EU’s tax on low-value parcels SingPost expects to see a “big drop” in low-value parcel volume to the EU after the three euro customs duty becomes effective on Jul 1, as senders assess…

Malaysia’s Forest City family office push gains traction, but RM2 billion target looks a stretch The Forest City scheme has already drawn some notable early movers, including CMY Capital, the family office of billionaire…

The quest for global capital: Vietnam eyes MSCI upgrade as Indonesia fights downgrade risk Indonesia and Vietnam have fared very differently this year, with the Jakarta Composite Index slumping nearly 30% and the VN-Inde…

Employers want AI-fluent employees. Hiring them is the challenge AI skills may be the hottest requirement in job listings today, but finding people with the right AI capabilities is proving harder than ever, says BT's Be…

Haze beckons as South-east Asia’s planters come under strain. A ‘Godzilla’ El Nino may just be the start Market pressures have squeezed margins for agricultural producers, which could prompt growers to turn to cost-cutti…

Higher-for-longer US rates could boost Singapore banks’ earnings beyond 2026: analysts A hawkish Fed could be good news for DBS, OCBC and UOB, even as benefits may not be equal across the sector.

OUE Reit selling Crowne Plaza Changi Airport for S$500 million; unitholders to get special payout Han Khim Siew, CEO of the Reit manager, said: “This is an opportune time to crystallise the value of Crowne Plaza Changi A…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: UOB, OUE Reit, OUE Limited, Frasers Property, Vicom Top stories: 1. Companies: OUE Reit to sell Crowne Plaza Changi Airport hotel for S$500 million 2. Asean: Haze beckons as So…

Ringgit sinks to seven-month low despite record bond inflows as Fed fears dominate The ringgit has weakened despite robust domestic fundamentals, including stronger trade data and steady inflation.

⚽️Don’t ‘park the bus’ with S-Reits. Now is the time for a goal rush S-Reits are the reliable centre backs of the local bourse: sturdy, predictable and highly unlikely to score an own goal, says BT's senior correspondent…