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Tricky questions on whether private homes should carry a higher tax burden This can be in the form of capital gains taxes on transactions of homes, or levying tax linked to the capital value of a home or raising property…

Temasek's offer for Sembmarine turns unconditional This brings the shares the state investor owns, controls or agreed to be acquired to 50.6 per cent of Sembmarine's total shares. bt.sg/o3p9

Great Eastern Q3 earnings fall 26% to S$213.3m on market conditions The insurance arm of OCBC said this was mainly because the financial market conditions were not as favourable for Q3 2021 and resulted in mark-to-market…

Retirement age still a crucial safeguard for older workers, Tan See Leng says, while not ruling out 'future changes' to road map Calling current plans - to raise the retirement age to 65 and the re-employment age to 70 b…

Some 8 in 10 Singaporeans still underestimate retirement amount by 31%: OCBC About 66 per cent of Singaporeans have made retirement plans this year, up from 63 per cent in 2020, with the biggest growth among those in the…

Shopback to acquire BNPL player hoolah This acquisition also comes after reports of layoffs from hoolah, which also saw co-founder and then chief executive officer, Stuart Thornton leave the company. bt.sg/o3qv

WP's Jamus Lim proposes wealth tax of 0.5% to 2% on the richest Inequality a real and pressing issue; high-net-worth individuals with at least $40 million in assets has risen to 3,700. bt.sg/o3ci

November 2 morning round-up: 1. Singapore sees promise in a crypto economy bt.sg/o3qD 2. With supply chain disruption, Singapore gains from 'insurance premium' bt.sg/o3qz 3. Big consumers mostly insulated from attrition…

November 1 evening round-up: 1. Singapore market cap snaps 3-month losing streak to gain 3.3% in Oct bt.sg/o35A 2. CPF top-up, payout procedures to be tweaked, in line with plans for higher retirement and re-employment a…

CPF top-up, payout procedures to be tweaked; in line with plans for higher retirement and re-employment ages Some 83,000 CPF members are expected to benefit from the planned adjustment, which is slated to kick in during…

Tesla's hidden billionaire: how a Singapore-based retail trader made US$7 billion Is it true? Could he really have become Tesla's third-largest individual shareholder, behind fellow billionaire Larry Ellison and none oth…

Current stress test requirements for power retailers insufficient: minister Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng has admitted that the foundation of Singapore's Open Electricity Market will need to be stre…

✈️ Budget airline Scoot is offering S$200 one-way VTL flights between Singapore and Australia One-way fares for flights from Singapore to Melbourne start from S$199, while flights to Sydney start from S$219, and will be…

BT Explains: What are stablecoins and CBDCs? At the start of 2021, the total global supply of stablecoins was worth about US$29 billion. This figure has risen to US$128 billion within 10 months, as at Oct 20. #btexplains…

Capital markets still not fully pricing in climate risks, even as COP26 kicks off Yet investors want more transparency, setting high green targets for their investments. bt.sg/o33a

COMMENTARY: Sembmarine faces a tough week ahead Temasek's offer for the beleaguered O&M company is due to close amid weak investor sentiment. #mark2mkt You can also listen to the Mark to Market podcast at bt.sg/mark2mkt…

November 1 morning round-up: 1. Steady Q3 forecast for Singapore banks with asset quality in check bt.sg/o33L 2. SGX to invest close to US$200m in a private equity fund managed by 7RIDGE bt.sg/o33b 3.International Plaza…

Kyoto-style dining at Kappo Kaji Chef Kaji Mitsuyoshi's debut venture is a safe, predictable affair with some pleasant touches. #btlifestyle bt.sg/oJvu

In case you missed it: 1. South-east Asia's young startup alumni are changing the face of investments 2. Fashion retailer Love, Bonito bags US$50m to fund international expansion 3. Temasek unit sees role to dispel notio…

The Raffles Conversation: Fuelled by Asia Prior to taking up her third HK posting as BASF regional president, Carola Richter, a physicist by training, fulfilled her dream of performing in an orchestra. #rafflescon bt.sg/…

SGIFF goes back to the cinema Pandemic-themed and women-led films take centre stage as the Singapore International Film Festival returns in physical form. #btlifestyle bt.sg/oJvz

The handmade tale In an age where anything can be made with machines, a growing group of creatives have found new business opportunities by using their fingers. #btlifestyle bt.sg/oJv2

In tomorrow’s #BTWeekend: 🌱 The Raffles Conversation: Carola Richter, regional president at BASF, shares how the German chemicals giant is focused on being an industry thought and action leader to drive sustainable solu…

BT Explains: Who is Ong Beng Seng? And why would he be interested in SPH? This is not the first time that the billionaire business tycoon has mounted a challenge for a Singapore Exchange-listed company in partnership wit…

#BRUNCH: Asia’s ESG talent crunch Staggering demand for ESG expertise amid scarce candidates has led to an acute mismatch. bt.sg/o3kM

October 29 evening round-up: 1. New rules for prime HDB flats should temper speculative demand, price hikes: Desmond Lee bt.sg/o3k5 2. National Wages Council recommends built-in pay rise of 4.5 to 7.5% for lower-wage wor…

Celebrating grit and survival instincts Over the years, the Singapore Business Awards have highlighted and honoured some of the most inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders. This year - SBA's 36th - once again organ…

BT Explains: The Raffles Education-Oei Hong Leong saga The Business Times examines what triggered Oei Hong Leong's tumultuous relationship with REC's chairman and chief executive Chew Hua Seng. #btexplains bt.sg/oJvP

Cryptocurrency ether hits all time high of US$4,400 "This is a momentum beast at the moment, and it looks bloody strong," said Chris Weston, research head at Melbourne-based broker Pepperstone. bt.sg/oJvh