Ranamita Chakraborty
JOURNALIST
Ranamita graduated from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University with a Masters in International Relations. She joined BT on Sept 18, 2024 and covers the capital as well as insurance markets.
Companies, consumers must have basic understanding of AI to reap potential benefits: DPM Gan
Singapore’s compact size makes it easier to roll out training and raise AI literacy across the population, he adds
Corporate governance and culture must go hand in hand amid complex challenges: Sias
They are ‘two sides of the same coin’, says founder, president and CEO David Gerald
MAS to encourage livelier capital markets for alternative risk financing, strengthening Singapore’s insurance hub status
The central bank will extend its support to cover non-Apac risks and renewable energy products, while continuing to prioritise solutions that address...
YZJ Maritime to make mainboard debut on Nov 18, looking to raise S$5.2 million through placement
It expects a market capitalisation of S$2.04 billion upon completion of the distribution and placement
CapitaLand Ascendas Reit’s portfolio occupancy dips to 91.3% in Q3; rental reversion slows
Occupancy in Singapore slips 0.8 percentage point quarter on quarter; in the US, it falls by two percentage points
Wilmar posts US$347.7 million Q3 loss on 11.9 trillion rupiah graft penalty; core profit jumps 71%
Revenue is up 7.4% at US$19.1 billion; all sectors enjoy stronger operational results
Lendlease Global Reit improves its committed portfolio occupancy to 95% for Q1 FY 2026
The Reit manager credits the rise from 92.1% in the preceding quarter to ‘active leasing efforts’ for a property in Milan
SGX RegCo introduces more flexible listing rules, removes financial watch list
The regulator also seeks feedback on proposed mainboard rule changes to consolidate listing review functions
Mapletree Industrial Trust Q2 DPU down 5.6% on absence of divestment gains, lower occupancy
The trust also had reduced income following the divestment of three Singapore industrial properties in August 2025
Singapore expands electricity system with Meranti’s hydrogen-ready power plant
At full capacity, the 682-megawatt facility on Jurong Island can power over a million four-room flats