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Zhu Bingren Copper, a renowned Chinese copper craftsmanship brand, has unveiled its inaugural flagship store in Singapore, operating as its international brand, ZenBron. This marks the brand’s first-ever venture outside of its home country. Expanding Borders…
The UK-based dining chain, PizzaExpress, has recently announced the closure of two of its outlets in Singapore, bringing its total locations in the city-state down to just two. Operations ceased at the Millenia Walk and Scotts Square outlets on December 31…
Singtel, a leading telecommunications company, has initiated Singapore’s first technical trial for 50 Gbps fiber broadband, a forward-looking step aimed at bolstering the country’s fixed connectivity. This venture is a response to the expected boom in…
In Singapore, enthusiasts of the durian fruit, particularly the Musang King variety, are taking full advantage of a decade-record low in prices out of Malaysia. However, sellers predict that this economic boon will likely only persist for another fortnight.…
Singapore-based mall CQ @ Clarke Quay, owned by CapitaLand, is undergoing revitalization with the introduction of eight new brands, which will join the establishment alongside additional activity spaces and updated programming. Among the new additions are two…
Xiao Noodles, a Chinese quick-service restaurant, has marked its international presence with the establishment of its inaugural flagship store in Singapore. Roots and Expansion Xiao Noodles, which was established in 2014, is renowned for its Chongqing-style…
In response to shifting consumer preferences and soaring prices, Singapore-based gold jewelers are rethinking their strategies. They are updating designs and adjusting prices to attract customers, as the demand for gold jewelry takes a hit from a growing…
In the latest series of industry movements, Hu Hong, previously an executive at the Bank of Singapore, has migrated to Standard Chartered. At Standard Chartered, his new role involves the development and expansion of a team dedicated to the Greater China…
Singapore’s premier telecommunications company, Singtel, has initiated the country’s inaugural 50 Gbps fiber broadband technical trial. The aim of this groundbreaking move is to fortify the fixed connectivity infrastructure of the country, which is crucial…
The kitchen icon that revolutionised food storage is making a return to the heart of Singaporean homes. Fackelmann Housewares, the exclusive distributor in Singapore, is proud to announce the official retail launch of Tupperware®, bringing the “True Original”…
In November, Singapore’s retail sales, excluding motor vehicles, saw an upswing of 5.8%, making it the most substantial rise recorded for the year 2025. Singapore’s Retail Landscape Data provided by the Department of Statistics indicates that the estimated…
A cabin crew member of Scoot, a low-cost airline based in Singapore, has been found guilty of misappropriating nearly SGD40,000 (approximately US$31,000) from the sales of food and beverages on the airline over the course of almost two years, as revealed by…
Crypto.com, a leading cryptocurrency platform, has further established its presence in Singapore’s highly regulated digital asset market with an enhanced partnership with DBS Bank, the largest bank in Southeast Asia in terms of assets. This latest development…
The trade relationship between Vietnam and Singapore has flourished, with bilateral trade hitting a new high of $27.8 billion in the first 11 months of this year. This marked a significant upsurge of 25.7% from the previous year and is 13.56% over the $31.67…
Thursday, January 1, 2026, brings a national holiday to celebrate New Year’s Day. However, the jubilance of embarking on a fresh chapter may be dampened somewhat by the fact that the holiday falls in the middle of the week. This means that workers will return…
Louis Vuitton, the esteemed luxury brand, has recently filed a lawsuit against ValueMax Retail, a wholly owned subsidiary of SGX-listed ValueMax, accusing them of trademark infringement in relation to their jewelry products. Allegations of Infringement Louis…
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