https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/ THE BUSINESS TIMES - Find latest business and financial news including analysis and opinion on top business stories, stock markets in Singapore, Asia-Pacific and global market news and more at The Business Times. en-US https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/favicon.ico https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/ 32 32 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-jul-281 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Singapore /singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-jul-281 Stories you might have missed https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-australia-commit-unrestricted-flow-essential-goods-defence-supplies Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:30:27 +0000 Singapore /singapore/singapore-australia-commit-unrestricted-flow-essential-goods-defence-supplies Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing says trust is key for both countries to complement each other https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-jul-271 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Singapore /singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-jul-271 Stories you might have missed https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/iran-conflict-has-hit-inflation-more-growth-mas-says-any-growth-drag-will-be-outweighed-ai-boost Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Elysia Tan Singapore Economy & Policy /singapore/iran-conflict-has-hit-inflation-more-growth-mas-says-any-growth-drag-will-be-outweighed-ai-boost Core inflation will likely rise and stay elevated before easing in H2 2027, central bank adds https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/more-monetary-tightening-cards-early-october-after-julys-half-trigger-move-economists Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:45:53 +0000 Tessa Oh Singapore Economy & Policy /singapore/more-monetary-tightening-cards-early-october-after-julys-half-trigger-move-economists MAS says firmer growth and building medium-term inflation risks warrant further restraint https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/electronics-lifts-singapore-factory-output-7-2-june-growth-misses-forecasts Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Low Youjin Economy & Policy Singapore /singapore/economy-policy/electronics-lifts-singapore-factory-output-7-2-june-growth-misses-forecasts The median estimate by private-sector economists was for a 9.1% expansion https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/evercore-ceo-keith-magnus-appointed-sla-board-dbs-lim-soon-chong-leaves Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:44:02 +0000 Shikhar Gupta Singapore /singapore/evercore-ceo-keith-magnus-appointed-sla-board-dbs-lim-soon-chong-leaves Magnus will begin his two-year term on Aug 1 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-condemns-houthi-attacks-saudi-arabia-urges-parties-exercise-restraint-mfa Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:57:57 +0000 Singapore /singapore/singapore-condemns-houthi-attacks-saudi-arabia-urges-parties-exercise-restraint-mfa The spokesperson urged all parties to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could further escalate tensions https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mas-tightens-monetary-policy-very-slightly-july-defying-expectations-hold Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:07:14 +0000 Tessa Oh Singapore Economy & Policy /singapore/mas-tightens-monetary-policy-very-slightly-july-defying-expectations-hold The central bank cites persistent medium-term inflation risks and resilient growth behind decision https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/f1-returns-malaysias-sepang-circuit-after-9-years Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:55:35 +0000 Laura Chia Ian Cheng Singapore /singapore/f1-returns-malaysias-sepang-circuit-after-9-years The venue will host the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix on Oct 4 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/attrition-rate-among-singapore-lawyers-stable-issues-remain-says-shanmugam Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:36:21 +0000 Claudia Tan Singapore /singapore/attrition-rate-among-singapore-lawyers-stable-issues-remain-says-shanmugam Matters such as poor supervision, a lack of training and bullying need to be taken seriously https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/how-rockefeller-foundation-unlocking-big-impact-south-east-asia Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:57:12 +0000 Vivien Ang Companies & Markets Singapore /companies-markets/how-rockefeller-foundation-unlocking-big-impact-south-east-asia Initiatives include an intercropping programme which has helped Indonesian farmers boost their income 15% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/byd-corners-quarter-singapore-market-ev-adoption-reaches-62-4 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:32:50 +0000 Derryn Wong Singapore /singapore/byd-corners-quarter-singapore-market-ev-adoption-reaches-62-4 China brands and Tesla race up the charts as traditional carmakers lose more ground  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/changi-airport-clocks-17-2-million-passenger-movements-q2-down-1-5-year Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:01:53 +0000 Chloe Lim Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets Singapore /companies-markets/transport-logistics/changi-airport-clocks-17-2-million-passenger-movements-q2-down-1-5-year But passenger traffic for the first half of 2026 is 0.4% up despite an uncertain operating environment https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-jul-242 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:48:29 +0000 Singapore /singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-jul-242 Stories you might have missed https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/coe-quota-cat-falls-4-2-cat-b-rises-5-8-august-october Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:25:41 +0000 Chloe Lim Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets Singapore /companies-markets/transport-logistics/coe-quota-cat-falls-4-2-cat-b-rises-5-8-august-october Total supply is up 0.2% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/impact-us-forced-labour-tariff-singapore-economy-likely-contained-economists Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:25:27 +0000 Tessa Oh Global International Singapore /international/global/impact-us-forced-labour-tariff-singapore-economy-likely-contained-economists Exemptions for semiconductors and electronics are expected to keep city-state’s export engine largely intact https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/employment-claims-rise-2025-amid-business-reorganisation-and-restructuring Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Elysia Tan Singapore Economy & Policy /singapore/employment-claims-rise-2025-amid-business-reorganisation-and-restructuring But salary recovery and resolution rates remain high, say MOM and TADM https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-hk-workers-less-optimistic-regional-peers-about-ai-impact-jobs-report Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:23:57 +0000 Benicia Tan Economy & Policy Companies & Markets Singapore /singapore/economy-policy/singapore-hk-workers-less-optimistic-regional-peers-about-ai-impact-jobs-report Job displacement due to automation and potential skill obsolescence are among professionals’ top concerns https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/temasek-eyes-defence-deals-europe-boosts-military-spending-executive-says Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:05:43 +0000 Singapore /singapore/temasek-eyes-defence-deals-europe-boosts-military-spending-executive-says Defence will form part of Temasek’s broader push to invest more across Europe, the Middle East and Africa https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/car-dealer-charged-s1-1-million-tax-evasion-case-involving-porsches-ferraris-rolls-royces Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:20:46 +0000 Derryn Wong Singapore Companies & Markets Transport & Logistics /singapore/car-dealer-charged-s1-1-million-tax-evasion-case-involving-porsches-ferraris-rolls-royces Wu Chong is alleged to have evaded taxes on 123 cars, while another car dealer, Goh Chee Sing, faces charges for funding... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-defends-track-record-forced-labour-after-us-imposes-12-5-tariff Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:44:26 +0000 Shikhar Gupta Singapore /singapore/singapore-defends-track-record-forced-labour-after-us-imposes-12-5-tariff The new levy is set to affect one-third of the Republic’s exports to the US https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/aseans-success-tied-more-neutrality-play-not-extent-economic-integration-george-yeo Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:10:18 +0000 Chloe Lim Asean International Singapore /international/asean/aseans-success-tied-more-neutrality-play-not-extent-economic-integration-george-yeo He also emphasises how peace and neutrality is always a consistent goal and strategic play for the bloc https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/temasek-backed-property-firms-merger-talks-are-said-stall Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:50:18 +0000 Companies & Markets Singapore /companies-markets/temasek-backed-property-firms-merger-talks-are-said-stall [SINGAPORE] Merger talks between two of the largest property asset managers backed by Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings have stalled on concerns... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economists-expect-unchanged-monetary-policy-july-after-inflation-rises-stays-under-forecast Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:37:48 +0000 Elysia Tan Singapore Economy & Policy /singapore/economists-expect-unchanged-monetary-policy-july-after-inflation-rises-stays-under-forecast They expect the authorities to monitor electricity prices and AI-led growth https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-jul-232 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:34:29 +0000 Singapore /singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-jul-232 Stories you might have missed https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/motorway-group-boss-michael-lim-charged-evasion-excise-duty-and-gst Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:58:30 +0000 Derryn Wong Singapore Companies & Markets Transport & Logistics /singapore/motorway-group-boss-michael-lim-charged-evasion-excise-duty-and-gst The charges relate to around S$15,000 in underpaid GST and excise duty; he faces a maximum fine of around S$300,000 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-core-headline-inflation-pick-june-stay-below-economist-estimates Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Elysia Tan Singapore Economy & Policy /singapore/singapore-core-headline-inflation-pick-june-stay-below-economist-estimates Core inflation is 1.6%; headline inflation is 1.9% https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/tripartite-partners-seek-workplace-safety-proposals-offers-s200000-project Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:46:01 +0000 Low Youjin Economy & Policy Singapore /singapore/economy-policy/tripartite-partners-seek-workplace-safety-proposals-offers-s200000-project Singapore-registered companies will have till Aug 31 to submit their proposals https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/smes/singapores-smes-are-staying-nimble-sustain-business-middle-east Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Jermaine Fok Koh Kim Xuan SMEs Companies & Markets Singapore /singapore/smes/singapores-smes-are-staying-nimble-sustain-business-middle-east Even amid uncertainty, some home-grown firms are looking to capture new growth opportunities https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/coinbase-expand-singapore-operations-grow-headcount-200-despite-global-restructuring Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:29:19 +0000 Jean Low Singapore Companies & Markets Crypto & Alternative Assets Startups & Tech Technology Wealth /singapore/coinbase-expand-singapore-operations-grow-headcount-200-despite-global-restructuring The crypto exchange has opened its new office at One Raffles Quay https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/energising-mti-new-name-two-co-ministers-show-priority-singapores-clean-power-push Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:17:19 +0000 Janice Heng Singapore Economy & Policy Opinion & Features /singapore/energising-mti-new-name-two-co-ministers-show-priority-singapores-clean-power-push The latest Cabinet reshuffle also indicates PM Lawrence Wong’s willingness to test first-term officeholders https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/coe-premiums-correct-recent-high-more-supply-could-be-way Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:09:44 +0000 Derryn Wong Singapore Companies & Markets Transport & Logistics /singapore/coe-premiums-correct-recent-high-more-supply-could-be-way Observers say the market has normalised, though strong demand may mean little hope of major price drops https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-jul-222 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Singapore /singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-jul-222 Stories you might have missed https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/interactive-pm-wong-unveils-new-cabinet-line Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:47:00 +0000 David Li Zuowei Singapore /singapore/interactive-pm-wong-unveils-new-cabinet-line Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced several new appointments in the Cabinet reshuffle. The changes announced are part of the ongoing leadership transition. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/clear-evidence-facts-faishals-conduct-had-fallen-short-standards-pm-wong Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:12:09 +0000 Singapore /singapore/clear-evidence-facts-faishals-conduct-had-fallen-short-standards-pm-wong “My initial reaction was disbelief and shock,” PM Wong said https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/cabinet-reshuffle-shanmugam-named-senior-minister-jeffrey-siow-david-neo-sim-ann-promoted-ministers Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Tessa Oh Low Youjin Singapore Economy & Policy /singapore/cabinet-reshuffle-shanmugam-named-senior-minister-jeffrey-siow-david-neo-sim-ann-promoted-ministers Labour chief Ng Chee Meng will also return to Cabinet; MTI renamed to reflect growing focus on energy https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/pm-wongs-cabinet-reshuffle-key-changes-and-promotions Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Renald Yeo Singapore Economy & Policy /singapore/pm-wongs-cabinet-reshuffle-key-changes-and-promotions The Ministry of Trade and Industry will also be renamed the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-tightens-rules-governing-critical-services-sectors-counter-ai-cyber-threats Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:32:06 +0000 Singapore /singapore/singapore-tightens-rules-governing-critical-services-sectors-counter-ai-cyber-threats They will need to use a homegrown intrusion detection tool https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/cat-coe-price-eases-s126000-after-reaching-record-previous-tender-cat-b-also-down Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:28:43 +0000 Transport & Logistics Companies & Markets Singapore /companies-markets/transport-logistics/cat-coe-price-eases-s126000-after-reaching-record-previous-tender-cat-b-also-down The Category A COE premium dipped by S$3,000, or 2.3%, from S$129,000 at the previous tender on Jul 8 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/faishal-ibrahim-given-fair-hearing-his-messages-were-inappropriate-and-questionable-shanmugam Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:20:38 +0000 Singapore /singapore/faishal-ibrahim-given-fair-hearing-his-messages-were-inappropriate-and-questionable-shanmugam “Faishal explained that he was worried the lady might react negatively if he abruptly cut her off,” he said