The Business Times

#BTOpinion: Hyflux criminal charges: Investors won’t be made whole, but may feel sense of justice being done While investigating potential wrongdoing more proactively may not save investors from losing money on the likes…

Chuan Park S$890m en bloc sale remains in limbo for now The development’s sale had gone to the Strata Titles Board (STB) as 10 minority owners had objected to it.

Tengah Town’s Copen Grand EC fully sold Second-time buyers who were unable to purchase an apartment unit during the initial launch snapped up the remaining 146 units of the 639-unit development.

Bracing for the long term with innovation, staff development The second runner-up of the Enterprise 50 2022 Awards takes a bottom-up approach to leadership, with over half its middle management starting out as security g…

✍️Editorial: Good that SMEs have a place in Singapore bourse It is heartening to note that six SMEs have listed this year, and the money raised could be crucial as they pursue their growth strategies.

#BTLifestyle: Istanbul: A brief visit to the capital of the world The multi-ethnic city is a rich treasure trove of arts, culture, food and stunning scenery

#BTLifestyle: Documenting yesteryear’s retailers “I had a map and a highlighter, and walked quite literally every single street, neighbourhood, housing estate, and industrial complex,” says photographer Steve Golden who…

Nearly a third of financial claims involve fraud and scams: Fidrec The profile of claimants was skewed towards younger adults, with nearly 60% aged 50 and below in FY2021.

The case for sharing how much you earn at work The higher you climb up the corporate ladder, the more important it is that you are open about how much you’re making – especially when you’ve reached the top, Jeanette Tan…

Yeap Medical Supplies aims for growth beyond the pandemic As demand for Covid-19-related supplies tapers off, the runner-up of the Enterprise 50 2022 Awards hopes to refocus on other core product segments, to return to “…

From hawker centres in shorts to the Audi boardroom “If you look at the young generation, they don’t just buy a product because it’s a product. They buy the brand, the attitude behind the brand,” says Audi's Hildegard Wo…

#BTLifestyle: Celebrating the silver generation “We will all grow old one day, and these seniors are a great example of how we can grow old, be happy and still enjoy a fulfilling, fruitful, and extremely active and energ…

#BTLifestyle: Seeing Singapore’s development through its architecture “There’s an increasing number of millennials and Gen Zs who have no personal history with these buildings but want to learn more about the Singapore t…

#BTLifestyle: Soul-searching needed at mod-Japanese eatery Wagatomo The Wagyu pizza, with its wafer-thin raw beef slices, is the most accomplished dish on the menu.

PODCAST: Why did enthusiasm drive market sentiment this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. #btpodcasts #marketfocus Listen here: Also available on Apple, Spotify & Google.

EDBI’s long-time chief leaving to start own fund Discussions are ongoing for government-linked investors to invest in her fund, which could be set up as soon as next year, sources told BT.

#Brunch: Robo-advisers want to be more than a one-trick pony Robo-advisers leveraged tech and easy passive investing to bring customers on board. Now they are reaching for new markets as they strategise for growth.

#BTOpinion: Hotels a bright spot for Singapore property groups, for now Missing from the action, however, are visitors from China, once the biggest source of tourist arrivals. China remains a wild card for the Singapore…

Ringgit up for second day running after Anwar’s PM appointment Against the Singapore dollar, the ringgit strengthened 0.6% to 3.2515, making the currency the best performer in the region for a second day.

Companies deleveraging while households gear up to buy property: MAS financial stability review While most households should be able to maintain their debt servicing ratios, MAS flagged vulnerabilities among households t…

Singapore services receipts up 14.5% in Q3 The largest yearly increase in revenue in Q3 was the recreation and personal services industry, which was mainly due to higher earnings of firms in the gaming and attractions se…

Anwar to revitalise economy, fight corruption “We will never compromise on good governance, anti-corruption, judicial independence and the welfare of ordinary Malaysians,” he said at his first press conference as PM.

BR Metals plans ahead to last into its golden years On top of coming in first place at the Enterprise 50 2022 Awards, BR Metals has bagged the Internationalisation Award for its endeavour to turn trash to treasure in the…

#BTOpinion: Tipping Singapore into a recession to ease labour market tightness would be a very bad idea Singapore is now in a two-speed economy - externally oriented sectors are hit by sharp slowdowns in global growth wh…

Higher interest rates hit reinsurance capital, combining with climate change to push insurance costs up Geopolitical uncertainties, rising rates, supply chain issues and climate change concerns have culminated in a “perf…

🎙BT Future of Finance: The future of banking requires true digitalisation (Ep 3) What does true digitalisation look like? In order to become a digital bank of the future, one needs to understand the customer of today an…

Civil servants to receive 1.1-month year-end bonus; junior officers another S$700 The year-end bonus takes into account the easing economic growth, September's slight uptick in unemployment and the rise in retrenchments…

Big Four accounting firms on hiring spree as demand booms for professional services The firm expects to sift through more than three million resumes this year.