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Brokers' takes: RHB, Jefferies raise DBS target price on strong business momentum: The analysts maintained "buy" calls on DBS shares, after the bank reported a record Q1 net profit of S$2.01 billion. bt.sg/49qj DBS Resea…

Ministry of Transport 'prepared to make adjustments' to Singapore-HK air travel bubble The bubble is slated to take off on May 26 for the two Asian aviation hubs, but the recent clusters in Singapore have called into que…

Cementing a path for new opportunities Ready-mixed concrete and cement supplier Pan-United has invested significant resources in developing its product offerings, and is now looking to use them to create a new source of…

Smart offices get smarter with rise of hybrid work Can you book a desk in the office like how you book seats at a cinema through your phone? Technology that allows this is gaining traction in the flexible work era. bt.sg…

INFOGRAPHIC: A fresh wave of Covid-19 infections, new strains of the coronavirus as well as growing death tolls are hitting parts of the world, even as countries race to vaccinate their populations. bt.sg/49qZ Tan Tock S…

DINING OUT: Good value Japanese menus at Fukui Serviceable omakase at digestible prices is the real draw at this elegant eatery. #BTLifestyle 🍣 bt.sg/49iN

Haute highlights: Watches & Wonders 2021 may have ended, but there's still plenty to feast your eyes on. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/49ix Tudor Black Bay gets bigger and better for 2021: Gold and silver are used for the first tim…

In case you missed it: 1. Singapore unicorn helps clients access IP data with snap of finger 2. Low uptake of old IP scheme spells valuable lessons for Singapore 3. US unicorn Carta launches in Singapore to help South-ea…

Long underrated, 6 artists finally get the spotlight: National Gallery's socially-conscious exhibition showcases artists who, despite their talents and innovations, are seldom featured. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/49iG

The Raffles Conversation: Adding value PwC Singapore exec chairman Yeoh Oon Jin tells us the main challenges the company - and the business - have faced, and what lies ahead. #rafflescon bt.sg/49iD

The new 'protein' diet: Singapore plays a crucial role in the burgeoning alternative protein landscape. Find out who the main players are and what's next on the menu. #BTLifestyle 🍔 bt.sg/49ii

May 1 afternoon round-up: 1. India's state is failing its Covid test bt.sg/4956 2. DBS sets pace for peers as record Q1 profit shrugs off Covid-19 pain bt.sg/495u 3. UOB to trim office space, but does not expect major re…

#BRUNCH: When retail investors ride into the private equity universe As the lines between private and public markets blur, we look at the rise of Special Purpose Acquisition Vehicles and other sophisticated new instrumen…

Places visited by TTSH cases to be closed; public advised to stay home if possible In an unprecedented move, all public places visited by the latest cases during their likely infectious periods will also be closed for tw…

Singapore tightens border measures for four South Asian countries and Thailand From 11:59pm on May 1, all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with travel history – including transit – to Bangladesh, Nepal, Pak…

Will CICT exit One George Street? If it can buy a new asset at a higher property yield than the exit yield for One George St, that would benefit unitholders. bt.sg/49wr

Dispute over star chef's presence leaves sour taste for some diners BT Exclusive: Mirazur chef Mauro Colagreco's cameo-only appearance at his upcoming Singapore pop-up has caused a stir. Some Mandala Club members insiste…

Hin Leong's OK Lim charged with 23 counts of forgery-related offences The latest charges bring the number of total charges against Lim to 25. Last year, Singapore police charged Lim with two counts of abetment of forgery…

April 30 morning round-up: 1. DBS Q1 net profit jumps 72%, powered by broad-based growth bt.sg/49UL 2. Few takers for business event venues despite raised capacity cap bt.sg/49Ub 3. BT Exclusive: Dispute over star chef's…

Total employment up for first time in Q1 since outbreak: MOM Total employment estimated to have expanded by 4,800 persons in Q1 2021 after four consecutive quarters of decline. bt.sg/49oM

#BTExplains: What Suntec Reit's numbers say about risks in the office segment Suntec Reit's latest results present one way to understand how workplaces are adapting to new realities again, as more office workers are now…

Shortage of Singapore luxe homes in rental market as some UHNWIs from region seek refuge from pandemic 'Some of those leasing upmarket homes in Singapore these days had already set up a family office here some time ago b…

Singapore residential developers hungry for land at URA tender but not going overboard Site near Farrer Park station fetches S$1,129 psf ppr top bid in first residential state land tender for 2021. bt.sg/49kw

Will Dimbulah close more outlets? It depends on lease negotiations, says Takuya Yoshii, who is linked to key backers of the cafe operator. bt.sg/4jvT Dimbulah could join a growing list of businesses that have exited the…