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Best reason to join a startup? Not to get rich A study finds that startup employees don't earn more in the long run. But that doesn't mean the route isn't worth considering. bt.sg/4aA2

Nov 14 afternoon round-up: 1. GrabPay users file police reports over unauthorised payments to Qoo10 and Razer bt.sg/4aAn 2. Singapore car dealers adjust prices ahead of 2021 VES rebates bt.sg/4aAh 3. Covid vaccine gives…

#BRUNCH: From condo flippers to homebuyers: Are buying patterns shifting for foreigners in Singapore's real estate? Industry watchers observe that more foreign buyers now see their Singapore residential property as a hom…

Get a fresh take on the market with BT's new podcast series Launching on Nov 16, the new podcast, BT Mark To Market, will be hosted by BT senior correspondent Ben Paul. The podcast is a natural extension of his weekly co…

Brokers' take: Analysts like ComfortDelGro, cite green shoots in Singapore The transport behemoth is a "buy", given its recovery in Singapore and other key markets as the Covid-19 situation remains under control. bt.sg/4…

Singapore Airlines prices S$850m convertible bonds at 1.625% Garnering strong interest from investors, the offer was four times oversubscribed and upsized from the initial S$750 million. bt.sg/4agD

Nov 13 morning round-up: 1. Movers and shakers of the tech world: Singapore wants you bt.sg/4agS 2. Double, double oil and trouble as layoff axe falls on Jurong Island bt.sg/4agx 3. SIA proposes convertible bond issue wi…

Hot stock: Jiutian Chemical loses 23.5% on heavy volumes as rally fizzles out The Catalist-listed firm's stock was the most actively traded on Thursday, with more than 600 million shares changing hands. bt.sg/4axG

CapitaLand has a global philanthropic footprint in battle against Covid-19 Centering around those at greater risk of contracting Covid-19 - such as healthcare workers, vulnerable elderly, underprivileged children and com…

COMMENTARY: Rates gaming on mortgage relief in Singapore set to unwind One mortgage promotion today is being sold at below 1 per cent to well-heeled borrowers. bt.sg/4aGh

Singtel swings back to black with half-year profit of S$466.1m The telco reversed from a net loss of S$127 million a year ago, when it had taken on a S$1.93 billion pre-tax share of Bharti Airtel's S$5.49 billion excepti…

Nov 12 morning round-up: 1. Cybersecurity talent gap leaves Singapore firms exposed bt.sg/4aGe 2. Commentary: URA's removal of some price information puts data transparency in focus bt.sg/4aGn 3. Hock Lock Siew: Rates ga…

Hot stock: Ascendas Reit sheds 6.3% after unveiling acquisitions, S$1.2b fundraising The preferential offering to unitholders was priced at S$2.96 per new unit, the bottom end of the indicative range. bt.sg/4aqK

Singapore, Hong Kong air travel bubble to launch on Nov 22 As a start, there will be one flight a day into each city with a quota of 200 travellers per flight. bt.sg/4aqi

DoctorxDentist to delist doctors after clash with Singapore Medical Association Some members had complained that the platform refused to take down their profiles despite requests to do so, The Business Times reported las…

Shell Singapore to cut 500 jobs over three years amid Pulau Bukom reorganisation A spokesperson told The Business Times that the company will go from 1,300 staff to approximately 1,100 by the end of 2021, and down furthe…

Propelled by aviation, tourism plays, Singapore stocks soar higher; STI jumps 2.9% On the other hand, previous beneficiaries of the Covid-19 pandemic, such as glove and medical supply makers as well as stay-at-home plays…

Multiple lawsuits added up can be material, so why does Oxley Holdings not disclose them? The High Court will be hearing at least two litigation cases involving Oxley Holdings this week. If you don't remember being alert…

PODCAST: This week's episode looks at ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing: what is it and how do you get started? Brought to you by UOB Asset Management (UOBAM). #btpodcasts #moneyhacks Visit bt.sg/mone…

Buy a Dior lipstick in three instalments? Here's how young consumers do it bt.sg/4aJn

BT EXCLUSIVE: Sub-1% mortgages draw well-heeled borrowers A promotional floating rate from Citi is for wealthy clients who take home loans of at least S$800,000; banks are keen on loans with stable assets as interest rat…

S$1.65m can get you a home on Sentosa As prices have fallen since 2007 peak, more Singaporeans have snapped up homes on the resort island. bt.sg/4a4D

Brokers' take: Aviation a drag on SingPost's recovery, say analysts CGS-CIMB downgraded the stock to "hold", and lowered its target price to S$0.70. DBS’s research team said SingPost’s profit has bottomed out, with slow…