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.

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

We have become too used to weighing up the pros and cons, looking at the dollars and cents when it comes to making life decisions, such as marriage, says the writer.
THINKING ALOUD

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...

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.
THINKING ALOUD

Getting the right talent is key to Singapore Inc’s success

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

Generic image of Singaporeans carrying plastic disposables to takeaway food. Can be used for environmental stories and sustainability among Singaporeans.
THINKING ALOUD

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...

Sheng Siong's share price has risen by some 26% this year.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

Singapore-focused listed companies are having their turn in the spotlight

[SINGAPORE] The oft-heard complaint is that Singapore’s market is too small and, beyond the banks, no one can make much money from...

This picture taken on May 5, 2025 shows Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad posing for a picture outside of his office in Putrajaya. Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is giving President Donald Trump three months before his fellow Americans force him to rethink his stringent global tariff strategy, accusing the US leader of "living in an old world". (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP) / To go with 'MALAYSIA-US-POLITICS-MAHATHIR, INTERVIEW' by Isabelle LEONG and Jan HENNOP
THINKING ALOUD

Living to 120 and beyond? 

It is reasonable to expect that the numbers of healthier and functioning elderly will grow, and this has implications for the future...

CDL's recent hotel launches include the July opening of M Social Penang in Malaysia. Executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng (third from left) says the group has grown its global portfolio through "strategic hotel management contracts and partnerships".

CDL’s Kwek Leng Beng aims to treble the group’s hotel numbers to 500

‘Developing a strong and reputable brand is my priority,’ says the property veteran

Generic image of Great Eastern
THINKING ALOUD

Great Eastern offer: It’s time for everyone to move on

Both the bank and the insurer are facing pressing business and operational challenges, so it’s time for them to address business at...

CMG20240702-HengYY01 / 王彦燕 /新加坡政府投资公司 GIC Private Limited [ 168 Robinson Rd, #37-01 ] caption: GIC办公室 A signage of Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC is pictured at their office in Singapore
HOCK LOCK SIEW

Having GIC as a cornerstone investor in NTT DC Reit’s IPO is a good move for the market too

GIC’s US$100 million investment in the Reit is small relative to its portfolio, but it sends a signal to the local bourse...