The Business Times (Singapore)

The Business Times is a financial daily newspaper in Singapore that publishes in English. It is owned by Singapore Press Holdings and is the sole daily publication in Singapore dedicated exclusively to business and finance news. During the week, it is printed as a broadsheet, while on weekends, it is available in a more compact format.

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#28083

Singapore

#132

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TransportBT: Navigating tariff turmoil

3 days ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Claressa Monteiro

If you’re an avid podcast listener with a keen interest in business, logistics, and global trade, the latest episode of TransportBT from The Business Times drills down on some tough questions with global player DHL. Host Derryn Wong is joined by Javier Bilbao, CEO of Asia-Pacific at DHL Supply Chain, to focus on a topic that has everyone talking—tariffs.
BT Money Hacks: Balanced investing in volatile times

4 days ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Claressa Monteiro

In the current volatile market, analysts are questioning the classic 60/40 portfolio. In the face of the turbulence triggered by President Trump’s tariffs, is the investment strategy of balanced investing still relevant? Join host Howie Lim as she speaks with Audrey Goh from Standard Chartered Bank and Pete Tan from PhillipCapital to dive into how the 60/40 portfolio is adapting and what steps investors should consider now in the latest episode of Money Hacks from The Business Times.
If Japan can’t get a good trade deal, can anyone?

1 week ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Gearoid Reidy

Published Wed, Apr 16, 2025 · 05:40 PMAccording to the Hudson Institute, Japan autos are so successful in the US, they account for more than three-quarters of the trade deficit. PHOTO: REUTERSAccording to the Hudson Institute, Japan autos are so successful in the US, they account for more than three-quarters of the trade deficit. PHOTO: REUTERSAccording to the Hudson Institute, Japan autos are so successful in the US, they account for more than three-quarters of the trade deficit.
Lens on Singapore: Explaining GE2025 from boundaries to ballots

1 week ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Claressa Monteiro

In the latest episode of Lens on Singapore, the team delves into Singapore’s electoral intricacies and sheds light on recent changes and expectations leading up to GE2025. As host, I was joined by esteemed political science experts, Dr Gillian Koh, senior research fellow, Institute of Policy Studies, National University of Singapore and Professor Walid Jumblatt bin Abdullah, School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University.
Tech’s ‘zombie unicorns’ reach the end of the road

1 week ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Parmy Olson

Published Tue, Apr 15, 2025 · 05:39 PMEven before the last two years of AI hype that fuelled bubbly tech valuations, Silicon Valley had a zombie unicorn problem: Many startups that attained unicorn status by getting a valuation of US$1 billion or more had dwindling prospects and little hope of justifying their status.
GE2025: PAP new faces Cassandra Lee, Hamid Razak to contest West Coast-Jurong West GRC; Foo Mee Har steps down

1 week ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Jessie Lim

Desmond Lee leads the team as anchor ministerPublished Tue, Apr 15, 2025 · 12:02 PMThe PAP introduced its team for West Coast-Jurong West GRC on Apr 15. From left to right: incumbent MPs Foo Mee Har, who is stepping down, and Shawn Huang; new candidate Hamid Razak; anchor minister Desmond Lee; new candidate Cassandra Lee; Pioneer SMC MP Patrick Tay; and incumbent MP Ang Wei Neng. PHOTO: JESSIE LIM, BTThe PAP introduced its team for West Coast-Jurong West GRC on Apr 15.
GE2025: PAP new faces Cassandra Lee, Hamid Razak to contest West Coast-Jurong West GRC

1 week ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Jessie Lim

Desmond Lee leads the five-member team as anchor minister; Foo Mee Har not part of the line-upPublished Tue, Apr 15, 2025 · 12:02 PM — Updated Wed, Apr 16, 2025 · 12:05 AMThe PAP introduces its team for West Coast-Jurong West GRC on Apr 15. From left: Incumbent MPs Foo Mee Har, who is not part of the new slate, and Shawn Huang; new candidate Hamid Razak; anchor minister Desmond Lee; new candidate Cassandra Lee; Pioneer SMC MP Patrick Tay; and incumbent MP Ang Wei Neng.
What might it mean for the PAP to affirm the younger generation’s desire for change?

1 week ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Janice Heng

THINKING ALOUD·SUBSCRIBERSPM Wong says that he, like younger voters, sees ‘many things that should be improved’. GE 2025 will be an early test of how well these views align. Published Tue, Apr 15, 2025 · 05:00 AMPrime Minister Lawrence Wong taking a wefie with young people. In a social media video on Apr 13, he addressed Gen Z voters directly, affirming their wish for change. PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY, STPrime Minister Lawrence Wong taking a wefie with young people.
Elon Musk’s public spat with Trump’s trade tsar points to crack in camp Maga

1 week ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Leon Hadar

The tech billionaire, a long-time critic of tariffs, has called Peter Navarro a ‘moron’ and ‘dumber than a sack of bricks’Published Tue, Apr 15, 2025 · 05:00 AMElon Musk has continually expressed his dissatisfaction with the White House's trade policy. PHOTO: REUTERSElon Musk has continually expressed his dissatisfaction with the White House's trade policy. PHOTO: REUTERSElon Musk has continually expressed his dissatisfaction with the White House's trade policy.
Citi transformation pays off amid tariff troubles, with room for optimism

1 week ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Lee Su Shyan

[SINGAPORE] In 1902, Citi established an office in Singapore. Fast forward 123 years, Citi has thrived and grown along with Singapore and has a much larger presence here. But with US President Donald Trump imposing hefty tariffs right, left and centre, will banking and trade activities be derailed? When asked for his reaction to the developments, Citi’s head of international Ernesto Torres Cantu told The Business Times: “We are seeing a fundamental shift in global trade and capital flows.