BT's most popular stories in 2016

As we begin the new year, we want to share some of our news stories that were most read, most shared and had the greatest reach last year. The rankings were compiled based on online analytics measuring page views, unique visitors, link clicks and Facebook shares originating from BT's digital platforms from Jan 1 to Dec 30, 2016. Which of these stories can you recall?

Most read

1. Swiber files to wind up, directors resign 2. More facing problems refinancing homes due to TDSR 3. Simon Cheong sells GCB at King Albert Park for S$25m 4. Heng Swee Keat will remain in ICU 'for some time': PM Lee 5. Al-Futtaim to close 10 or more stores in S'pore 6. Ezra's Lee family puts Sentosa bungalow up for sale 7. Employment Pass criteria tightened to favour S'porean Core 8. The wolves at 1MDB's Door # 9. Singapore Airlines plane in near-collision at South Korea's Incheon airport: reports 10. Qian Hu Q3 profit plummets 94.6% to S$5,000, even as revenue rises 11. 4,000 property agents drop out, over 50 agencies throw in towel* 12. Just do it? Not for small Singapore retailers selling Nike gear 13. Are ECs a better long-term investment than condos? 14. Swiber withdraws liquidation move 15. Singapore property may be heading for long-term drop in value 16. New settings for old favourites (a story about old school Chinese restaurants in new locations) 17. Over 100 property agencies closed shop, over 3,500 agents left the industry: CEA 18. GIC - Safeguarding the Future ^ 19. Tussle for insurance agents, financial advisers intensifying 20. Budget 2016: One-off GST Voucher special cash payment for 1.4 million citizens