Shopping for shophouses

OVER the last year, Singapore shophouses have become the asset du jour for property "collectors". A surge in both volume of transactions and prices attests to the new appeal of these unique - and scarce - buildings as well as their improving returns as assets.

In Brunch in The Business Times Weekend, we take a look into the outperforming market in these heritage properties, what has fuelled demand and what the outlook is like.

While it was once a traditional power company, French utility group ENGIE has shifted decisively from brown to green in six years. In The Raffles Conversation, Thomas Baudlot, chief executive of ENGIE's Asia-Pacific energy solutions, explains why green energy is no longer an option, it's a must.

ESG engagement is on the rise in Asia and globally. In our Wealth section, the Investing for Impact column this week explains how investors can embark on this journey.

Does a smart city mean tech everywhere, bots on the prowl, the rise of the Terminator and humanity displaced? Our columnist hopes not, in The Winding Road.

In Fit To Lead, Star Learners CEO Tan Meng Wei tells how he applies the same attitude towards fitness as he does with work: always question the status quo, push the envelope and innovate.

And on our Health page, what to do when you have chest pain, and when to see your doctor to discuss tests that are most suitable.

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