BT's Top Stories from Last Week

Malaysia's economic recovery stymied by top talent flight to Singapore

From tourism to agriculture, an absence of staff is constraining the recovery.

Singapore Savings Bond 10-year average return rises to 2.71%, the highest since 2015

The first-year interest rate for the SSB stands at 1.69 per cent, while its 10-year interest rate was offered at 3 per cent.

JB property owners halt cash-out plans in anticipation of price rebound

"The rental demand is strong now and monthly rental is even higher than pre-pandemic levels, especially for properties located close to the Causeway and Second Link," Usha Lachumanan, a real estate negotiator of Gather Properties in Johor Baru, told The Business Times.

Fixed deposits losing their allure as yields spike on Singapore Savings Bonds

Singapore Savings Bonds may become increasingly attractive, as they come with a capital guarantee as well as a higher yield than fixed deposits.

Missing China tourists leave conspicuous hole as Singapore nears peak travel season

Singapore Tourism Board data showed that mainland China, with its over half a million visitors, was the city-state's top second source market for November and December before the pandemic hit. Indonesia topped with 606,280 visitors.