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Bookings for Singapore-KL flights spike despite lack of VTL flight details That being said, many Malaysians in Singapore are still holding back in the hope that the eased border restrictions will be extended to land chec…

[JUST IN] Higher offer price justified by better SPH financials, economic environment: Keppel "I want to stress that this remains a very attractive and strategic portfolio for Keppel. Yes, (we) have to pay a bit more but…

[JUST IN] SPH open to considering all offers that are better than Keppel's: CEO In a briefing on Wednesday morning, SPH CEO Ng Yat Chung said the listco will hold a scheme meeting by Dec 8 to give shareholders the chance…

Why the inflation outlook matters to investors There are 2 main reasons: First, different inflation scenarios typically lead to very different outcomes for equity markets. Second, developed market government bonds signif…

#BTOpinion: Singles' Day, housing policies and other ways to recognise contributions of singles In response to disquiet over the new prime estate housing model implemented recently, our columnist Leslie Yee takes the cha…

The wife of beleaguered Singapore billionaire OK Lim has taken out legal proceedings against the liquidators of Hin Leong Trading, claiming she is entitled to half the proceeds of Lim's GCB sold recently for S$33.39 mill…

JUST IN: Keppel has tabled a final revised offer to acquire and privatise Singapore Press Holdings' non-media businesses. It has increased its cash component offer, bringing the total consideration to S$2.351 per share.…

Integrated Shield coverage: Disputes platform set up, insurers' panel of doctors widened In a long-awaited move that will make integrated shield plan coverage more helpful to patients, insurance providers are committing…

PODCAST: BT correspondent Howie Lim hosts William Longhurst, head of propositions and business development at HSBC, to discuss concrete steps SMEs can take and how sustainability can open up new business growth opportuni…

#ICYMI: Customers from 8 major banks can now set up GIRO payments online within minutes A new nationwide electronic GIRO (eGIRO) service that fully digitalises the current paper-based process now allows setting up GIRO a…

#BTOpinion: Will COP complicate China’s soft power deficit problem? Our contributor posits that the flak China has been receiving at #COP26 is worsening its already-negatively-viewed global position, after polls found it…

Ho Bee Land names new CEO, redesignates Chua Thian Poh as executive chairman The Singaporean billionaire founder of Ho Bee Land is handing over the reins to his son Nicholas Chua, who currently occupies the position of D…

OPINION: Can former 5-year extensions save us from soaring COE prices in 2022? Our automotive correspondent explains the mechanics of what drives the COE supply, and explores the possibility of half-renewals by "cheapska…

Opinion: Pandemic fallout blunts textbook policy of raising land supply to curb rising home prices It is wise to calibrate increasing Government Land Sales sites for private homes. The reason? Covid-19 and construction c…

Bitcoin hits new record as crypto market cap exceeds US$3t Bitcoin and ether made record peaks in the Asia session on Tuesday as enthusiasm for cryptocurrency adoption and fears about inflation leant support to the asset…

COMMENTARY: SingPost's e-commerce, logistics units show promise, but challenges remain The big question is whether the group's earnings from e-commerce logistics will keep rising as competition intensifies and sea freigh…

Open Labs launches US$100m fund to grow high-potential SMEs in Indonesia Latest data from Indonesia's Ministry of Trade show that the country has more than 64 million micro SMEs that, in total, account for around 61 per…

PODCAST: In this 13th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into the issue of why Reit mergers have drawn controversy; what’s driving these deals; and how investors can protect…

JUST IN: Several Asean countries have been promoted to Category 2 for inbound travel, while more countries have been added to Singapore's VTL list. More details:

JUST IN: From Dec. 8, Individuals who choose to remain unvaccinated (without valid medical reason) will have to pay for their medical treatment in the event they contract Covid-19. Story here:

JUST IN: Dining-in will be allowed for up to 5 fully-vaccinated individuals from the same household (including children under 12) starting Nov. 10, alongside other measures being relaxed. Here's a summary of some of the…

Consumers see banks jazz up loyalty rewards, travel deals for endemic era What does the new normal entail for consumers? More rewards redemption options, air miles that never expire, and travel deals that include PCR tes…

Thomson View up for collective sale again with S$950m reserve price The 99-year leasehold property will be the largest residential site by price quantum to be launched for collective sale this year, according to its mark…

Twitter votes Elon Musk should sell 10% of Tesla stock Musk ran a poll among his 62-million-plus followers, claiming he was "prepared to accept either outcome", after US Congressional Democrats proposed to tax the wealth…

#HotStocks: Aviation, tourism-linked counters rise amid global gains, Covid-19 pill optimism Singapore Airlines, SIA Engineering, SATS and Genting all saw jumps on Monday morning on the back of global gains as well as th…

Hot pot chain Haidilao to close or suspend 300 stores by year-end In an exchange filing, the company said that some restaurants will be temporarily closed for no more than 2 years, and resume operation "in appropriate ti…

Singapore sets aside an additional S$180m for AI research; launches two new AI programmes This money, said Finance Minister and DPM Heng Swee Keat, will go toward new applications for AI as well as its use for extracting…

Vibrant Italian fun fare at Osteria BBR The revamped Alain Ducasse eatery offers accessible Mediterranean cooking with some luxe touches. #btlifestyle bt.sg/o3mx

ICYMI: Shopback to acquire BNPL player hoolah ShopBack will extend hoolah's BNPL offering to over 8,000 merchants on its platform. #bnpl #btgarage bt.sg/o3qv Stay updated through the Garage weekly newsletter: bt.sg/getem…