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#Brunch: It's that time of the year again where we recap what happened in 2024 in BT's annual Christmas comic strip. From the inauguration of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to brainstorming the revitalisation of the local…

#Brunch: A tale of two cities: Lessons from a US tech hub as Singapore revs up digital economy ambitions With higher operating costs putting Singapore at a disadvantage against its South-east Asian peers, can the garden…

#Brunch: Johor property market still hot but watch out for pitfalls Investors should ‘do their homework first’, even as the upcoming Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone adds to Johor’s allure.

#Brunch: Consumers still high on craft beer, but market is sobering up with belt tightening and closure of Archipelago, Trouble Brewing A bloated market, coupled with rising costs and tighter consumer budgets; More craft…

#Brunch: The Labubu craze is not just a fad. Singapore businesses are taking notes More brands are turning to ‘blind-box marketing’, which combines mystery, surprise and collectability to draw customers.

#Brunch: Money, money, money... and Trump: What’s at stake at COP29 Climate change talks are contentious enough, but Donald Trump’s return as US president is likely to further complicate discussions on finance – and may…

#Brunch: What the US presidential election means for China and the rest of Asia Would Beijing - which hasn't publicly indicated its preference for either candidate - consider one particular outcome more aligned with its…

#Brunch: Singapore’s electric dream: 1 to EVs, 0 to hybrids so far; Here’s why Branded by critics as a skippable step to fully electric vehicles, a China-driven renaissance could make them relevant again.

#Brunch: Living in danger? Formaldehyde in homes pushes furniture industry to clean up act Horror stories surrounding formaldehyde and how it is causing illnesses in people and pets is triggering a wave of fear. How will…

#Brunch: Asean markets are ‘gold mines’ for cross-border sellers, but challenges abound Can Southeast Asia overcome China's e-commerce dominance? Though no other manufacturing hub today can compare to China's, South-east…

#Brunch: Optional early retirement schemes: Golden handshake or a nudge out the door? Why more companies in Singapore are offering employees early retirement these days.

#Brunch: "Why buy ST Engineering if I can buy Lockheed Martin?”: Young investors think twice about SGX “Having followed (the local equities market) for some time, my impression is that it is very slow, and liquidity is v…

#Brunch: Are Singapore’s urban-rejuvenation incentive schemes making their mark? Industry watchers say the incentives offered under the two schemes launched five years ago may not be attractive enough for developers to b…

#Brunch: Tech, tech, boom: Will fresh grads face a bust? “It just makes life so much harder and bitter, all because thousands of people who are not even interested and are just in it for the money made the market so much…

#Brunch: Taking smugglers to tusk: Singapore’s firmer stance against illegal wildlife trafficking sends a big signal The move to classify wildlife offences under the Organised Crime Act will do more to nab ‘kingpins’, ra…

#Brunch: Singapore’s book clubs boom as social media sparks reading renaissance But despite the surge in reading communities and reading, not all retailers have rung up higher book sales.

#Brunch: In Malaysia, is the #vanlife a desperate measure or the new lifestyle? Some Malaysians are taking the road less travelled by living in their vehicles, but reality may not be as Instagram-worthy as it seems.

#Brunch: A speech to watch: How will Prime Minister Lawrence Wong approach his first National Day Rally? “He needs to lay out where he wishes to (take) Singapore and why Singaporeans should support his plan. Singapore at…

#Brunch: S-E Asia’s startup ecosystem continues to brave funding drought VCs are no longer investing into hope, but instead need more conviction before entering into a deal, says a Singapore-based VC firm.

#Brunch: Coming back from the dead: Do People’s Park Complex, Far East Shopping Centre and other strata-titled malls have a chance? Given the challenges these properties are facing across the board, the right move could…

#Brunch: Riding the winds of change: Singapore companies seize offshore wind opportunities in the UK With many existing and upcoming offshore wind farms, the UK is an ideal place to join the ecosystem, industry players t…

#Brunch: Two years after the bubble burst, are play-to-earn games still relevant in South-east Asia? Can play-to-earn games regain their former glory in light of declining token values and regulatory uncertainties? Indus…

#Brunch: South-east Asia bets big on casinos, but who will take Singapore’s crown? While the Philippines is hot on the city-state’s heels, Thailand may be a dark horse to watch.

#Brunch: Is there enough talent in Singapore to power the sustainability sector? Mismatch between demand and supply as firms look abroad for top sustainability jobs even as initiatives boost local talent.

#Brunch: More mixed-use projects sprouting up, but are they a better buy? As more of such developments combine two or more asset classes, industry players say there are more factors to consider beyond scale.

#Brunch: As generations cross swords at work, can the divide ever be bridged? Instances of friction between different generations at work are on the rise, but they can be smoothed over with empathy and communication.

#Brunch: Wanted: New auditor, because the last one tried to raise fees Apart from depressed margins, stagnant audit fees – and in some cases, cut-throat competition – mean that small and medium-sized practices (SMPs) hav…

#Brunch: Thrifting is trending, but there’s more than meets the eye Rising eco-consciousness and the desire for unique fashion items have fuelled the growth of thrift stores in Singapore. But how sustainable is thrifting…

#Brunch: Home away from home: More Singaporeans eye Malaysia as place to retire With the ringgit’s decline and recent changes to Malaysia’s retirement visa programme, more Singaporeans are pondering if the grass is green…