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#BTOpinion: Oil and gas players seem to be forgetting the end goal of energy transition It seems disingenuous for them to call for more financing without recognising the financial benefits they have accrued over the last…

#BTOpinion: America deserves Donald Trump. The world doesn’t The president-elect has no philosophy or policy, and his incoherence about global relations is not feigned.

#BTOpinion: The optimistic case for Singapore’s economy in the second Trump presidency Stronger buy-in for capitalism, pro-business policies and peace can help Singapore’s economy.

[Roundup] 🇺🇸 With Trump set to take his place as commander-in-chief, the world braces for impact: 1. Singapore could face higher costs, slower growth as Trump’s win heralds a protectionist shift 2. S-Reits tumble on Tr…

#BTOpinion: Frasers Hospitality Trust’s hit by sudden jump in Aussie tax rate serves as a cautionary tale S-Reits may lose the capital support of strategic investors due to the limit on foreign individual ownership.

#BTOpinion: Singapore opportunities could shine in Hongkong Land’s remaking The group should consider listing a Singapore office Reit, or developing the Jurong Lake District white site.

#BTOpinion: Value-unlocking moves will enliven market more than any new SDRs, Catalist listings New 'unexciting' listings such as Food Innovators, Attika Group and Goodwill Entertainment will struggle to win over investo…

#BTOpinion: Hanwha’s offer for Dyna-Mac shouldn’t be compared to past non-privatisation deals It is important that boards and investors scrutinise the work of IFAs, and push them to justify their views and recommendation…

#BTOpinion: Against the odds: Aussie billionaire Cannon-Brookes snags conditional green light to power Singapore Sun Cable’s audacious plan to sell solar to Singapore via the world’s longest undersea cables is ‘back in b…

#BTOpinion: MaNaDr’s exit highlights need for tighter telemedicine audits As telemedicine becomes more widespread, patients need assurance that remote healthcare providers hold themselves to the same standards as traditi…

#BTOpinion: Banks should look to educate customers for better returns Rather than creating new products which introduce debt, perhaps there should be a renewed focus on financial literacy.

#BTOpinion: Despite Q3’s decline, multi-year up cycle in private home prices will continue It may be wise to bite the bullet to buy a home today because private home prices should continue their multi-year upswing.

#BTOpinion: Is your company mired in the culture wars? Stop fighting A simple recipe for leaders of organisations in polarised times: Plead institutional neutrality on issues that don’t touch your core mission.

#BTOpinion: Is Sydney the new London for investing in commercial property? Some Singapore companies seem to think so Given the positive outlook and favourable market conditions, it would be no surprise if more firms seiz…

#BTOpinion: Downside-protected ETFs probably aren’t worth your time, unless you’re short on time Such ETFs try to provide investors the best of both worlds: investing in strong equity markets, such as the S&P 500, while…

#BTOpinion: Government agencies should step up communications on outlier property transactions Government agencies should proactively provide context to outlier property deals for the benefit of consumers and ultimately…

#BTOpinion: Income should walk away from Allianz Income should come up with its own programme to improve its profitability and expand at home and abroad.

#BTOpinion: SIA’s 420,000 discounted tickets may wow holidaymakers but investors are likely to stay grounded More than 420,000 cheap seats at an upcoming travel fair might entice travelers, but will they sway investors?

#BTOpinion: Dear UOL board: don’t stay a crouching tiger, unleash the hidden dragon in the stock The property player must urgently address its yawning market discount to book value.

#BTOpinion: MediShield Life changes: Higher premiums on the cards for Integrated Shield Plans Significantly lower proration factors, recommended by MediShield Life Council, will place bigger burden on IPs; premium hikes…

#BTOpinion: Adrian Cheng’s exit as New World Development’s CEO bodes well for family-linked listed groups If done right, investors need not fear that a family-linked listed group will fall short in areas such as governan…

#BTOpinion: Lessons for SGX from Bursa Malaysia’s success SGX could revise its IPO processes to accommodate innovative but currently loss-making sectors, similar to Bursa’s approach in industries such as healthcare and t…

#BTOpinion: Sabana Reit better off if major unitholders not represented on board of new internal manager Would-be directors should commit to purchasing S$1 million worth of units in the market to align interest with unit…

#BTOpinion: Tough restrictions aside, HDB Plus and Prime BTO flats are good buys This new HDB framework aims to keep flats affordable to all income groups, maintain a good social mix in every town, and keep the system fa…

#BTOpinion: Issue over HDB rental rate shows need for data integrity Accurate information will keep our marketplaces fair and transparent, and help people with decision-making.

#BTOpinion: When speed kills (quality): Singapore telcos need tougher regulations as they pursue broadband upgrades Considering the immense value that is generated from the data that runs over these telcos’ pipes, regula…

#BTOpinion: Ordinary consumers shouldn’t have to weigh the trade-offs of a carbon tax Asking ordinary folk if they are willing to pay more for goods and services as a result of the carbon tax just does not seem right.

#BTOpinion: Hanwha shouldn’t need a majority interest in Dyna-Mac to drive long-term shareholder value So, what will it take to persuade Lim’s estate to part with its Dyna-Mac shares? How high will Hanwha Ocean SG have t…

#BTOpinion: Why the long-stay serviced apartments model should be ditched Many property groups seem to be giving the cold shoulder to the new category of long-stay serviced apartments labelled SA2.

#BTOpinion: Fed rate cuts will push liquidity across the globe, including to China, despite strong US jobs data China may be drawing funds from regional markets now, but global liquidity flows to Asia could be the prover…