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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

The Business Times at 50: Charting the next lap in a milestone year

2026-09-30T23:02:00.000Z
Former DPM Heng Swee Keat says that in recording what went wrong, the lessons learnt and how institutions responded, business journalism becomes a form of public memory.
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The Business Times at 50: Chronicler, convener and partner in Singapore’s economic transformation

2026-09-30T23:01:00.000Z
The Business Times first hit the news stands on Oct 1, 1976.

BT50 interactive: 50 years of headlines from a nation transformed

2026-09-30T23:00:00.000Z
Without trust, even the most sophisticated AI remains trapped in pilot mode.
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Turning AI ambition into sustainable value with trust

2026-09-30T23:00:00.000Z
While effective robots that mimic human dexterity are just beyond the horizon, their impact on societal and economic structure will likely be far wider.
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AI is about to get a body. How can we be ready?

2026-09-30T23:00:00.000Z
The innovation gap refers to the distance between a strong scientific result and a product, company or capability that gains traction in the real world.
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The innovation gap that Singapore must close

2026-09-30T23:00:00.000Z
Singapore equities are entering a new phase, supported by stronger economic growth, broader earnings momentum and rising investor participation.
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The next chapter for Singapore equities

2026-09-30T23:00:00.000Z
Building trust by design may initially feel slower, as it requires organisations to redesign workflows. In reality, it is often the faster path.
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Trust is the real AI advantage

2026-09-30T23:00:00.000Z
Wealth is moving to the East, and Singapore is one of the places where the money lands.
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Asia’s wealth boom is making every strategy look right

2026-09-30T23:00:00.000Z
BT’s suite of awards has grown into six distinct programmes over the years.
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How BT has built a legacy of partnerships recognising success in Singapore’s business scene

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