The Business Times named presenting partner for golf’s Singapore Open 2026
The Straits Times
The US$2 million Singapore Open is part of the International Series and one of the Asian Tour’s marquee events. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE – The Business Times (BT) will play a pivotal role at the Singapore Open, with the publication unveiled as the presenting partner on March 24 for the 2026 edition of the golf tournament.
To be held at Sentosa Golf Club’s Serapong Course from April 23 to 26, the US$2 million (S$2.6 million) Singapore Open is part of the International Series and one of the Asian Tour’s marquee events.
This marks the first time that a flagship news publication has established a partnership of this scale with the event.
Its editor Chen Huifen said its “strategic partnership” with the Asian Tour through the Singapore Open “represents a perfect synergy between two disciplines defined by strategy and foresight”.
With BT celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, she added: “For half a century, we have served as Singapore’s leading financial daily, not just reporting on the markets, but championing excellence through our various business awards that mirror our nation’s economic priorities.
“By anchoring ourselves in this premier regional circuit, we reinforce our commitment to transcending borders – aligned with our own evolution as we bring our trusted financial insights to a wider base of audiences.”
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