Lee Su Shyan

Lee Su Shyan

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Lee Su Shyan is BT’s associate editor (news). In her role, she helps to oversee news content. Her aim is to be first with the big stories of the business world - both in Singapore and regionally — while covering them in an accessible way. Su Shyan previously headed The Straits Times’ business desk and was most recently a columnist there.

Many professionals are now focused on personal well-being and maintaining quality of life.
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5 am starts, less alcohol and the quest for longevity 

Businesses that can respond to these trends will enjoy a long life, too

Investors have lately been worried about how artificial intelligence can disrupt software firms, which have been making money, but for which prospects are now in doubt.
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As private credit worries rattle investors, mind the risks in the markets

Price rises need to be anchored by fundamentals. So now might be the time for investors to exercise some caution

A SkillsFuture poster at Yishun MRT station, encouraging individuals to take ownership of their own skills development to get themselves future-ready.
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Could HR and talent professionals better help individuals tap SkillsFuture credits?

They are in the best position to identify the skills that employees should pick up, and which employers value

Warner Bros had earlier agreed to sell its movie, television and streaming assets to Netflix, but Paramount has now muscled in.
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Netflix or Paramount? Either way, the sale of Warner Bros will shake up the global media landscape

How this plays out is still somewhat up in the air, especially since regulatory approval of the deal is needed

MAS will allocated S$30 million for grants to help listed companies develop competencies in the areas of corporate strategy, capital optimisation and investor relations.
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Investor relations deserve attention for equity market reforms to work 

Communication between Singapore-listed companies and their shareholders, analysts and potential investors must improve for these firms to reach their potential

At SFF 2024, industry professionals, founders and investors gathered at innovative and immersive exhibition booths to discover the latest fintech advancements and solutions.

Looking to the future as AI, quantum computing and tokenisation transform financial services

Tokenisation needs further development such as interoperable compliance-enabled infrastructure that can support deployment at scale

When it comes to making life decisions, such as about marriage, we have become too used to weighing up the pros and cons, and looking at the dollars and cents, says the writer.
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Is marriage just another high-risk investment?

The reason given for singledom is an eminently practical one: ‘together costs’ are spiralling

Optus' revenue of A$8.2 billion was roughly half that of the Singtel Group in FY2025. The Australian unit was last profitable in FY2020.

Singtel pledges support for troubled long-time unit Optus; transformation ‘will take time’

The group has supported its Australian subsidiary with A$33 billion in investments since 2001, while not receiving dividends in the last five years

As more Singapore companies embark on their transformation journeys, the key challenge for them will be to find the right talent who can implement change and drive a reset successfully.
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Getting the right talent is key to Singapore Inc’s success

Organisational and management changes are timely and necessary at this stage of development

According to the National Environment Agency, 265 million kg of disposables was discarded in 2022, including plastic bags and food packaging.
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Taking away food in CBD? Refuse the disposable cutlery at least

[singapore] Recently, I was at Raffles Place for a lunch appointment. It was a bustling scene, with people streaming out of offices seeking their midday nourishment.