The Business Times
866 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Frasers Property issues bonds; UltraGreen.ai CEO warns of US competition · Frasers Property proposed a S$150 million bond issue while UltraGreen.ai CEO cautioned against speculating on US competitor impacts.
- Singapore's asset management race with Hong Kong should focus on talent, not just AUM · The article argues Singapore should redefine asset management success beyond AUM by developing the people and firms to manage assets.
- Singapore panel urges boards to treat water as a balance-sheet asset · Singapore panelists urged businesses to invest in water resilience citing US$1.3 trillion in global water risk by 2030.
- US expands Iran sanctions, spares Chinese banks, tells partners to cut ties · US Treasury expands Iran sanctions Aug 24, spares Chinese banks, Bessent tells partners to cut Iran ties
- Singapore Court of Appeal Quadruples UOB Damages Against Lippo Marina to S$76.1 Million · Singapore's Court of Appeal increased damages awarded to UOB to S$76.1 million in a fraud case against developer Lippo Marina.
- Singapore Court Quadruples Damages for UOB in Lippo Marina Fraud Case to S$76.1 Million · Singapore's High Court Appellate Division increased damages for UOB to S$76.1 million due to fraud by Lippo Marina Collection.
- Singapore Merges Western Islands to Build Next-Gen Energy Hub · Singapore plans to merge Semakau, Bukom, and Pulau Sudong to create a new island for clean-power infrastructure.
- UltraGreen.ai CEO Confident Amid US Competition and Share Price Drop · UltraGreen.ai CEO Ravinder Sajwan remains confident despite new US rivals and a 49.6% weekly stock decline.
- Multinationals Must Adapt to China Shock 2.0 Amid Global Trade Disruption · Multinational companies face a new economic challenge from China's subsidized high-tech exports disrupting global trade.
- Southeast Asian EV Startups Raise $622 Million Since 2016 · Singapore-based startups led a $622 million funding wave for 16 Southeast Asian EV companies since 2016.
- South-East Asia EV Startups Raise $622 Million Since 2016 · Tracxn reports South-East Asian EV startups raised $622 million since 2016, led by Singapore.
- Temasek's Azalea Raises Over $1 Billion in Challenging Private Equity Market · Azalea Investment Management secured over $1 billion in new capital across three private equity funds despite market headwinds.
- Singapore PM Rejects Blind Tech Adoption in Favor of Safety Guardrails · Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong prioritizes safety standards over rapid, unchecked technology deployment.
- Singapore Must Anchor Hedge Fund Decision-Makers Amid Regional Talent War · Industry watchers urge Singapore to retain hedge fund decision-makers to secure its competitive edge as tax advantages narrow.
- Singapore to Anchor Hedge Fund Leaders Amid Regional Talent War · Industry observers urge Singapore to anchor hedge fund leaders to secure a competitive edge as tax advantages narrow.
- Singapore Inflation Rises in July but Stays Below Forecasts · Singapore's core and headline inflation increased in July, driven by electricity and services, yet remained below economist predictions.
- Scandal-hit KPMG Australia Cuts 400 Jobs Amid Market Warnings · KPMG Australia announces 5% workforce reduction and warns of subdued economic growth through 2028 following a major data scandal.
- Author Disappointed Hongkong Land Chooses Private Fund Over REIT · A REIT industry veteran criticizes Hongkong Land for injecting Singapore properties into a private fund instead of a REIT.
- DBS launches career advisory service, partners IBF to train 40,000 staff in AI skills · DBS launched an in-house career advisory service and signed an IBF partnership to train 40,000 employees in foundational AI skills.
- Mapletree CEO Steps Down; OUE Proposes OUE Healthcare Privatization · Mapletree Industrial Trust CEO Lily Ler resigns, while OUE proposes a cash privatization scheme for OUE Healthcare.
- ASEAN Creative Economy Needs Clearer Definitions and Better Data · ASEAN leaders adopted a sustainability framework, but experts warn the sector lacks standardized definitions and reliable data.
- Aw & Sons' Josh Hu Launches Co-Living Project in Singapore Heartlands · Josh Hu of Aw & Sons Capital opens Mber Co-Living in Singapore's Upper Serangoon Road.
- Gold Rally May Stall at $4,400-$4,500 Resistance Zone · Gold prices rebounded to $4,400 but face resistance near the 200-day moving average.
- Iran Announces Major Gas Discovery Amid Ongoing War and Energy Crisis · Iran's oil minister announces a massive natural gas discovery in Fars province despite war disruptions.
- Singapore PM Announces Childcare Leave, Housing Limits, and AI Strategy · Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced expanded childcare leave, higher public housing income ceilings, and new island development plans.
- Singapore PM Proposes Undersea Tunnel to Connect Mainland to Pulau Tekong · Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a feasibility study for an undersea tunnel linking the mainland to Pulau Tekong.
- Singapore to merge islands into new Western hub for advanced industries · Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced plans to merge Semakau, Bukom, and other islands to create a new Western industrial hub.
- Singapore PM Vows to Support Workers as Autonomous Vehicles Expand · Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pledges worker support while scaling autonomous vehicle trials.
- PM Wong: Tracing Every Shipment Through Singapore Is Unrealistic Amid US Tariff Demands · Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong states it is unrealistic to trace every shipment through the nation to satisfy US tariff demands.
- UltraGreen.ai faces competition from Zydus and Provepharm in US ICG market · Analyst Jamal Aliyev warns UltraGreen.ai of new US competitors Zydus Lifesciences and Provepharm lacking prior disclosure.