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#BTOpinion: Executive condo prices are stretching affordability limits. Is it time to refine the model? The EC model should be refined to better meet the needs of driven young Singaporeans in buying their dream homes san…

#BTOpinion: SRS contributions are great for tax savings but may not be for everyone Even if you are earning a large enough amount that the tax savings from SRS contributions would be significant, you should also consider…

#BTOpinion: Time for CICT to press on with divestments Bukit Panjang Plaza, 21 Collyer Quay and Citadines Raffles Place present opportunities for the Reit to unlock value and redeploy proceeds to better use.

#BTOpinion: After 20 years, it could be time for Singapore to relook personal income tax-free threshold One question, however, is whether the government can afford to lighten the tax burden directly, in the face of growi…

#BTOpinion: Will Ong Beng Seng’s links to Iswaran case undermine his ability to effectively lead HPL? Ong may be an accomplished deal maker with an extensive network of contacts, but with his attention now diverted to Is…

#BTOpinion: ‘Greenhushing’ and the risk of quiet quitting on climate goals Greenhushing, the opposite of greenwashing, takes place when corporates deliberately under-report their environmental, social and corporate gover…

#BTOpinion: Buying a GCB may be a no-brainer for the rich, but there are many other good uses of money Perhaps the rich can be persuaded to spend more to build businesses, support the community and nurture the arts and s…

#BTOpinion: Could intensifying competition in Orchard Road be driving Wharf to sell Scotts Square? As more new developments emerge there, older and smaller assets in the area may reel from stiffer competition. The changi…

#BTOpinion: Arrival of active ETFs a likely winner for local investors and SGX Investors should still be disciplined and allocate their portfolio accordingly, rather than hoping an active strategy would be a sure-win bet…

#BTOpinion: When private-hire vehicles operate like taxis, they should not bid for passenger car COEs A separate COE category for PHVs would properly recognise their status as cars with a commercial purpose.

#BTOpinion: IFAs should use appropriate valuation basis to assess companies in take-private deals Many companies own assets with private-market valuations that are plainly visible to public investors.

#BTOpinion: Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link will not be value-destructive for Singapore property Perhaps, having even wider housing choices for Singapore’s population, including homes in Johor Bahru, can further strengthe…

#BTOpinion: Thematic plays may bring cheer to Malaysia’s stock market this year after a dispiriting 2023 Anwar Ibrahim’s policies to galvanise businesses and steady the country’s fiscal footing imbue hope – but fluid pol…

#BTOpinion: In newsrooms’ fair-use fight, everything else is fair play The news-tech tussle isn’t truly about the finer points of “fair use” or the definition of “transformative” work. It is a more practical matter: How…

#BTOpinion: Lagging China stocks may be an opportunity Maintaining some exposure to battered down China stocks could improve the risk adjusted returns of an investment portfolio.

#BTOpinion: Five suggestions for property tax tweaks in Budget 2024 As Singapore’s population ages, the need to raise taxes is real and urgent. Nonetheless, avoid over taxing local housing landlords. For more of BT's #SG…

#BTOpinion: Heat stress from climate change could worsen social inequality Tackling heat-stress inequality will no doubt involve substantial costs, which will need to be budgeted for. Failing to do so could ultimately ex…

#BTOpinion: Let local couples jointly own two private homes without incurring ABSD Consider helping local couples with aspirations to own two homes here - let citizen couples enjoy the same tax position when jointly buyi…

#BTOpinion: CapitaLand’s profit warning points to a sobering reporting season for Reits with foreign exposure Instead of chasing the market, investors should critically assess everything the managers and sponsor groups o…

#BTOpinion: Tech counters will need to prove that profitability in 2023 is no fluke This year will be the biggest challenge for both Grab and Sea to prove that profitability is not a fluke but an achievable goal.

#BTOpinion: High COE prices will not hurt private housing demand While many people grumble about high COE prices, having a car-lite Singapore can improve the living environment here and possibly benefit homeowners.

#BTOpinion: Why Singapore’s demographic problem is no problem at all Greying populations aren’t impediments to progress; they are signs of it. Here’s why.

#BTOpinion: PowerPoint parties and the joy of “useless” knowledge PowerPoint parties are inspiring. They're a great reminder of how much joy we can derive from learning for its own sake, almost as a form of play.

#BTOpinion: JB-Singapore RTS Link a key bilateral project that will accelerate regional connectivity There are several considerations in order for this important bilateral project, to succeed over the long haul. First, i…

#BTOpinion: Government sustainability reports need to demonstrate greater clarity, better leadership The first disclosures by government agencies to trickle in have been underwhelming.

#BTOpinion: Brace for supply chain risks from conflict and climate change in 2024 Beyond man-made crises, climate change and severe weather events also pose unprecedented threats to global supply chains.

#BTOpinion: Fed pivot sparks market rallies, but upside risks to inflation remain Investors would be prudent to hedge their bets even as they ride the current bull market.

#BTOpinion: TikTok deal gives Tokopedia a third chance at success In one fell swoop, the trajectory of the deal has set the tone for TikTok’s regulated growth in Indonesia and Tokopedia’s third chance at success.

#BTOpinion: Sino-Indian friendship can turbo-charge Asian economies and investments Gloom and doom often dominate discussions around geopolitics, but can a bright spot emerge if ties between China and India blossom?

#BTOpinion: Singapore’s green report card a reminder of broader issues for the Republic Even while staying committed to emissions-reduction plans, it helps to remember how fragile and aspirational they are.