Tan Nai Lun
CORRESPONDENT
Tan Nai Lun is a correspondent with BT, covering the banking and finance sectors. Nai Lun graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a double major in communications and business.
Asian currencies likely to stay under pressure as new Fed regime keeps rates steady
But US-Iran deal over the Middle East likely to keep US dollar appreciation in check
More family offices turning to Hong Kong or Middle East for extra bases
Affluent clients bring lender close to US$52 billion in net new money in 2025
Aiming for the right blend: C-beauty’s challenge to K-beauty can’t be brushed off
Lower prices, rapid launches and a strong social media game support growth of Chinese cosmetic and skincare brands in S-E Asia
Budget 2026: Why Singapore’s white-collar AI training drive is starting with law and accounting
Stronger AI literacy could help ease manpower pressures in accounting and attrition in the law, while shifting professionals towards higher-value roles
Parf rebate for cars lowered by 45pp; tobacco excise duty up 20%
Change in Parf rebate will apply to all cars registered with COEs obtained from the next bidding exercise in February
Singapore extends Energy Efficiency Grant; green loans under Enterprise Financing Scheme
This is to help firms invest in energy-efficient and sustainable solutions, says Finance Minister Lawrence Wong
Carbon tax could be at ‘lower end’ of S$50 to S$80 range if climate momentum weakens
Singapore will have to do its part to reduce emissions as a global citizen, yet not put itself at a competitive disadvantage, notes Lawrence Wong
Up to S$1,500 CPF top-up for seniors, higher contribution rates for older workers
To mitigate rise in business costs from increased rates, government will provide employers with a one-year CPF transition offset
Singapore extends Senior Employment Credit to end-2027
Mid-career training allowance expands to part-time training as well
Tailored programmes, tax deductions to support AI use in businesses
The Champions of AI programme will include enterprise transformation and workforce training