Asia underweight in private markets despite influence in global economy, say money managers
Asia accounts for a third of global gross domestic product and roughly half of global growth, yet most limited partners allocate only 10–15% of their portfolios to the region at most.
https://bt.sg/4skQg
Asia accounts for a third of global gross domestic product and roughly half of global growth, yet most limited partners allocate only 10–15% of their portfolios to the region at most.
https://bt.sg/4skQg
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Many happy returns for resale homes
Data shows that buyers of resale properties tend to turn a bigger profit than those of new builds. Homeowners may thus have to ask: Is a brand-new buy really worth it?
https://bt.sg/tD7W
Data shows that buyers of resale properties tend to turn a bigger profit than those of new builds. Homeowners may thus have to ask: Is a brand-new buy really worth it?
https://bt.sg/tD7W
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#BTOpinion: Could stablecoins be the future of money?
The technology could boost security and lower costs, but is not without its risks.
https://bt.sg/qvTc
The technology could boost security and lower costs, but is not without its risks.
https://bt.sg/qvTc
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Singapore is a launchpad, part of Asean’s deep tech and AI advancement: Heng Swee Keat
“No multinational, no global companies invest in Singapore to sell to Singapore,” said Heng, noting its small market.
Instead, Singapore's strength is in being a “good launchpad, good base and good first stop” for Asian companies beginning to go global and global companies that want to take part in Asia’s growth.
https://bt.sg/wuzwN
“No multinational, no global companies invest in Singapore to sell to Singapore,” said Heng, noting its small market.
Instead, Singapore's strength is in being a “good launchpad, good base and good first stop” for Asian companies beginning to go global and global companies that want to take part in Asia’s growth.
https://bt.sg/wuzwN
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Singapore-based Ryde accused of pump-and-dump fraud in class action lawsuit
The petition calls for its 6.9 million shares to be bought out, or for Ryde to be wound up on grounds of improper governance, breach of duty and other issues.
https://bt.sg/feER
The petition calls for its 6.9 million shares to be bought out, or for Ryde to be wound up on grounds of improper governance, breach of duty and other issues.
https://bt.sg/feER
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Why 1 in 2 young Singaporeans who said ‘no kids’ now say ‘yes please’: new study
The study shows that aspirations towards having kids are more fluid than often assumed, with 83% of those who took a neutral stance and half of those who previously did not want children now desiring at least one.
https://bt.sg/J9krb
The study shows that aspirations towards having kids are more fluid than often assumed, with 83% of those who took a neutral stance and half of those who previously did not want children now desiring at least one.
https://bt.sg/J9krb
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Singapore’s first AI-related data breach underscores the catch-22 SMEs are in
As the tech becomes more capable, is it realistic to expect non-specialists to understand its technical risks?
https://bt.sg/JFye8
As the tech becomes more capable, is it realistic to expect non-specialists to understand its technical risks?
https://bt.sg/JFye8
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Stop at two: Singapore may not need a third telco
In the 1970s, Singapore told families to stop at two. The posters were blunt: two is enough. Half a century later, the telco industry may be heading the same way, says BT's senior correspondent Jude Chan.
https://bt.sg/LpxF
In the 1970s, Singapore told families to stop at two. The posters were blunt: two is enough. Half a century later, the telco industry may be heading the same way, says BT's senior correspondent Jude Chan.
https://bt.sg/LpxF
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#BTOpinion: Meetings are time-consuming, but might be good for you
Devastating news for every worker who has said "This meeting could've been an email": new research has found meetings to be the single strongest predictor of wage growth.
https://bt.sg/Haq3
Devastating news for every worker who has said "This meeting could've been an email": new research has found meetings to be the single strongest predictor of wage growth.
https://bt.sg/Haq3
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Preventing scams can only take us so far. Following the money is the next step
The next fight is downstream: following the money once it is sent, across borders and rails, and clawing it back. Can it be done?
https://bt.sg/qjku
The next fight is downstream: following the money once it is sent, across borders and rails, and clawing it back. Can it be done?
https://bt.sg/qjku
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Renminbi has ‘huge’ room to grow as more Chinese firms expand overseas: StanChart
Standard Chartered's CEO believes the renminbi can catch up and compete with other dominant currencies such as the yen and the British pound.
https://bt.sg/yLak
Standard Chartered's CEO believes the renminbi can catch up and compete with other dominant currencies such as the yen and the British pound.
https://bt.sg/yLak
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Asia’s top tech startups move beyond software towards physical AI
“Three years ago, a lot of software companies were building software to try and change the world,” said an industry watcher. “This year, we have companies creating robots to repair wind turbines, doing underwater vessel repair and using AI models to screen for cancer.”
https://bt.sg/f4SY
“Three years ago, a lot of software companies were building software to try and change the world,” said an industry watcher. “This year, we have companies creating robots to repair wind turbines, doing underwater vessel repair and using AI models to screen for cancer.”
https://bt.sg/f4SY
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Singapore leads Apac wealth hub ranking as next-gen rethink real estate allocations: report
Singapore ranks top in Apac and sixth globally in Savill’s Next Generation Wealth Hubs Index, which identifies the locations best placed to attract and retain the next generation of high-net-worth individuals.
https://bt.sg/9jPt
Singapore ranks top in Apac and sixth globally in Savill’s Next Generation Wealth Hubs Index, which identifies the locations best placed to attract and retain the next generation of high-net-worth individuals.
https://bt.sg/9jPt
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#BTOpinion: The middle power moment arrives in South-east Asia – but not for Asean
South-east Asia is not going to produce a new great power. But it is producing a cluster of self-confident middle powers that stand to join the ranks of the Indias, Turkeys, Saudi Arabias and Brazils.
https://bt.sg/hYkD
South-east Asia is not going to produce a new great power. But it is producing a cluster of self-confident middle powers that stand to join the ranks of the Indias, Turkeys, Saudi Arabias and Brazils.
https://bt.sg/hYkD
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More layoffs, higher productivity or a bust? How Singapore’s prime office market could take to AI trends
Industry players believe that AI has yet to trigger broad-based office downsizing, with leasing demand still holding up for quality space.
https://bt.sg/3zFbM
Industry players believe that AI has yet to trigger broad-based office downsizing, with leasing demand still holding up for quality space.
https://bt.sg/3zFbM
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CDL’s Lucerne Grand launch moves 61% of 570 units at average S$2,480 psf
Prices at the 99-year Jurong Lakeside project started from S$1.5 million for a two-bedroom unit, S$2 million for a three-bedroom and S$2.8 million for a four-bedroom, which PropNex CEO Kelvin Fong said was “relatively affordable”.
https://bt.sg/EUn4
Prices at the 99-year Jurong Lakeside project started from S$1.5 million for a two-bedroom unit, S$2 million for a three-bedroom and S$2.8 million for a four-bedroom, which PropNex CEO Kelvin Fong said was “relatively affordable”.
https://bt.sg/EUn4
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Far East Orchard crosses S$3 billion AUM target with higher stakes in business trust managers
FEO is acquiring 42% stake in Far East Hospitality Trust managers for S$28.3 million.
https://bt.sg/ErGU
FEO is acquiring 42% stake in Far East Hospitality Trust managers for S$28.3 million.
https://bt.sg/ErGU
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Start your day with BT ☕️:
Stocks to watch: Far East Orchard, UltraGreen.ai, iX Biopharma https://bt.sg/MeXZ
Top stories:
1. Companies: South-east Asia’s LNG hunger sparks caution over volatile prices, infra gaps https://bt.sg/7gQBS
2. International: Ageing in Asia: Huge potential for the consumer economy https://bt.sg/sqop
3. Opinion: Is Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust’s manager-internalisation deal the key to reviving S-Reits? https://bt.sg/vyvP
Stocks to watch: Far East Orchard, UltraGreen.ai, iX Biopharma https://bt.sg/MeXZ
Top stories:
1. Companies: South-east Asia’s LNG hunger sparks caution over volatile prices, infra gaps https://bt.sg/7gQBS
2. International: Ageing in Asia: Huge potential for the consumer economy https://bt.sg/sqop
3. Opinion: Is Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust’s manager-internalisation deal the key to reviving S-Reits? https://bt.sg/vyvP
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Chan Yeng Kit: The ‘serial job hopper’ who’s now SPH Media’s new executive chairman
“You can’t have a new strategy every year or every two years, and you can’t transform unless there is some stability and some continuity in the direction,” said Chan Yeng Kit, executive chairman of both SPH Media Trust and SPH Media Holdings.
https://bt.sg/k97i
“You can’t have a new strategy every year or every two years, and you can’t transform unless there is some stability and some continuity in the direction,” said Chan Yeng Kit, executive chairman of both SPH Media Trust and SPH Media Holdings.
https://bt.sg/k97i
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Port giant PSA could be a prized candidate in Singapore’s pursuit of high-quality listings
PSA International’s earnings have exceeded S$1 billion in recent years, with total net cash inflows from operating, investing and financing activities ranging from about S$400 million to S$1 billion in the last two fiscal years.
https://bt.sg/kyCW
PSA International’s earnings have exceeded S$1 billion in recent years, with total net cash inflows from operating, investing and financing activities ranging from about S$400 million to S$1 billion in the last two fiscal years.
https://bt.sg/kyCW
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