BT's Top Stories from Last Week

No-go for kampung chickens in export about-face

Poultry suppliers' relief at being able to supply Malaysian kampung chickens to Singapore turned out to be short-lived after they received word that the premium birds would not be allowed in after all.

Insurance premiums for electric cars can go up to S$5,000 a year

The lack of claims data for electric vehicles (EV) due to its small population, costlier components such as the battery and fewer workshops with mechanics trained in EV maintenance and repair are some challenges insurers face while formulating the appropriate level of coverage, said several insurers.

Prices of mass market property launches could hit record high as developers face cost constraints

Elevated costs and limited inventory could result in new benchmark prices in the private residential market this year, with the average price of some suburban project launches seen trending close to, or crossing, the S$2,000 per square foot (psf) mark.

Aviation sector on hiring spree but Asian airlines, except for SIA, in no rush to recruit flight crew

Most of Asia's tourism-dependent nations are scrambling to ramp up resources to cater to an influx of international visitors, with border controls having been relaxed. However, few Asian airlines have fast-tracked the hiring of flight crew - except for Singapore Airlines.

Where will Russia's oil and gas go?

With global energy supply chains in the midst of a historic reroute, one question is whether Russian oil and gas, soon to be sidelined by the European Union (EU), could find their way to Asia - for consumption or even for laundering.