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#BTOpinion: Orchard Road malls lack scale, but Taylor Swift-league events show a path to riches The redevelopment of key Orchard Road properties into a mixed-use space aims to revitalise the area, despite challenges in s…

#BTOpinion: MAS waivers for Sabana, Sias rebuke of Great Eastern could be heartening signs for minorities Great Eastern's rejection of minority shareholder resolutions for AGM consideration prompts legal consideration an…

#BTOpinion: To stay fighting fit in the ring, Singapore gyms need new workout regimes At least 13 F45 Training gyms have shut their doors in Singapore in the past 15 months. Meanwhile, HIIT gym Body Fit Training is openi…

#BTOpinion: Firms that peg CEOs’ pay to ESG goals must be clear how it fits with their strategy Poorly implementing ESG-linked pay could be worse than not even adopting the measure.

#BTOpinion: It’s a good time to be a working woman The jobs market has undergone some big changes that favour women – though they also make women more vulnerable if it turns.

#BTOpinion: Sell-offs show tech players’ pursuit of profitability not enough to win over investors As South-east Asia’s biggest tech companies chart their path to sustained profitability, they will need to convince inves…

#BTOpinion: Minority-investor action at Great Eastern, OCBC may spur expectations of value-unlocking initiatives Minority shareholders of Great Eastern, led by Ong Chin Woo, are pushing for board resolutions to address t…

#BTOpinion: A boring Dragon Year for the housing market could be ideal for locals looking to rightsize Amid predictions of a stable housing market in Singapore's Dragon Year, the BT Property Outlook 2024 Seminar suggests…

#BTOpinion: Why leap day is really about party planning A time researcher explains how Feb 29 was invented to keep the major holidays from colliding.

#BTOpinion: The message in Bezos’ and Zuckerberg’s stock sales A pickup in insider sales isn’t as worrisome as it may seem.

#BTOpinion: Singapore is bracing itself for a super-ageing society The next front in the battle to recruit and retain talent doesn’t target elite brains or sweaty brawn, but reflects its profile as a rapidly ageing socie…

#BTOpinion: Malaysia’s erratic politics poised for a reprieve The latest royal message out of Malaysia should resonate and come as a relief. It also sets the right tone to tamp down the intense politicking that has dogge…

#BTOpinion: While bonus shares are largely a gimmick, DBS’ proposed issue is a boon Paying a good dividend and growing dividend as well as profit consistently can drive share price performance. Giving bonus shares along…

#BTOpinion: Indonesia’s elections: Continuity and potential surprises The promise of continuity, while widely welcomed, may not be sufficient. While Indonesia is on a positive track in a difficult world, there are issues…

#BTOpinion: Cordlife needs a fresh start amid its ongoing scandal, not ‘old blood’ in a new bottle Considering the crisis that Cordlife has just emerged from, it is puzzling that the cord blood bank has chosen someone wi…

#BTOpinion: Much ado about foreign buying of Singapore homes The small numbers of foreigners buying residential assets here did not appear threatening before. What changed?

#BTOpinion: Stock markets are driving a new American century The US’s growing financial dominance may be making up for its declining influence in other realms.

#BTOpinion: Consider lowering ABSD for foreigners buying homes in selected areas such as Marina South Having lower ABSD rates for foreigners buying homes in selected areas can help show Singapore’s openness to foreigners…

#BTOpinion: A potential end-of-term Budget with something for everyone Budget 2024 certainly seems to facilitate – if not indicate – a general election being called before Budget 2025 rolls around.

#BTOpinion: Budget 2024 should keep cost-of-living handouts targeted to avoid fuelling inflation It would be unsustainable to dole out inflation-related help that ends up keeping inflation higher for longer and necessita…

#BTOpinion: Even if US-China tensions are manageable, a rough ride may be in store for listed equities Ageing populations; higher interest rates, inflation and taxes; upheaval in the job market; and higher returns from l…

#BTOpinion: End of pandemic boom may push some food delivery firms into survival mode Should these platforms fail to chart a path to profitability, it seems likely that closure or consolidation is on the cards, with food…

#BTOpinion: Wee Cho Yaw’s business legacy may live on longer in property than in banking Among Wee’s key businesses, property might be the most suited for the family to continue owning and managing for generations to com…

#BTOpinion: Wee Cho Yaw was all the governance UOB needed Regulators should not assume that introducing more provisions in the CG Code will somehow turn every “bad” company into a “good” company.

#BTOpinion: Make your company’s data accessible to all to create business impact In Singapore, businesses have an unprecedented opportunity to capture global growth and establish themselves as industry leaders. When it c…

#BTOpinion: Mass layoffs shouldn’t be routine Regular layoffs are a perfect example of a widespread yet deeply corrosive business practice. They hurt people, companies and society.

#BTOpinion: Is there room for me in the AI-driven future workplace? It’s essential to approach the integration of AI into the workforce thoughtfully. Instead of fearing mass job displacement, we should focus on how to re…

#BTOpinion: China’s recovery road map in the Year of the Dragon Growing consumption as a share of GDP as well as improved regulation and corporate governance should help create a solid foundation for a sustained recovery…

#BTOpinion: Rejecting the ‘too-low’ bid for the Marina Gardens Crescent site risks missing the big picture The rejection of the sole bid for the Marina Gardens Crescent site represents a missed opportunity for GuocoLand…

#BTOpinion: No hope, no way out for No Signboard’s investors short of exit offer or winding up company No Signboard should consider putting investors out of their misery.