Singapore's The Business Times marks 50th anniversary with plans to expand regional coverage

On October 1, 2026, The Business Times (BT), Singapore's premier financial daily, marked its 50th anniversary with a dinner at Marina Bay Sands. Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow delivered the keynote, emphasizing the importance of trust, judgment, and perspective in business journalism. BT editor Chen Huifen outlined the paper's evolution and future plans, including expanding regional coverage through initiatives like the Decoding Asia newsletter and the Asean Intelligence report. The anniversary highlighted BT's role in Singapore's economic transformation and its ambition to become a leading regional business voice.