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Vihanya Rakshika

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Vihanya Rakshika is a business correspondent at The Straits Times. Before joining the paper’s Business Desk, she spent six years covering breaking news and current affairs across local newsrooms, following a decade as an educator in public schools. Her main focus revolves around issues related to the running of a business in Singapore, which may include credit, financial distress, litigation and workplace disputes.

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Retailer sues interior design firm for $463,000 over delays in store opening, awarded $500

ReFormd claimed interior design firm Kopigi caused delays and failed to meet the mall landlord’s requirements, pushing the store’s opening back by about two months.
ReFormd claimed interior design firm Kopigi caused delays and failed to meet the mall landlord’s requirements, pushing the store’s opening back by about two months.

As the business playbook changes, ACRA and SID roll out new training for company directors

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah (third from the left) at the launch of the Company Director Fundamentals programme on Aug 28.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah (third from the left) at the launch of the Company Director Fundamentals programme on Aug 28.

World Bank investment dispute centre opens first overseas office in Singapore

(From left) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes’ legal counsel Carlos Molina Esteban, ICSID legal counsel Yuichiro Omori, ICSID secretary-general Martina Polasek, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong, ICSID chief counsel Frauke Nitschke and ICSID senior legal counsel Jonathan Chevry.
(From left) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes’ legal counsel Carlos Molina Esteban, ICSID legal counsel Yuichiro Omori, ICSID secretary-general Martina Polasek, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong, ICSID chief counsel Frauke Nitschke and ICSID senior legal counsel Jonathan Chevry.

From cross-training to digitalising, SMEs share their game plan ahead of expanded childcare leave

Founder of The Pinnacle Creative Kelvin Lee with his daughter. He said his small marketing and advertising agency has built a culture where people “don’t keep score”.
Founder of The Pinnacle Creative Kelvin Lee with his daughter. He said his small marketing and advertising agency has built a culture where people “don’t keep score”.

Your first job may not be your dream job, and that’s okay, fresh grads told at SPH Media Career Expo

Visitors at the SPH Media Career Expo 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre on Aug 22.
Visitors at the SPH Media Career Expo 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre on Aug 22.

Company wins suit against employee who moonlighted for rival corporate services firm

The judge found that Michelle Wong had breached the conflict-of-interest and non-competition provisions in her employment agreement with Korporatio Sing when she moonlighted for Xion AI.
The judge found that Michelle Wong had breached the conflict-of-interest and non-competition provisions in her employment agreement with Korporatio Sing when she moonlighted for Xion AI.

Singapore-based job search platform Snaphunt winds up, citing funding delay

Snaphunt is being wound up after a funding round was reportedly delayed, leaving it without enough cash to continue operations.
Snaphunt is being wound up after a funding round was reportedly delayed, leaving it without enough cash to continue operations.

Hao Mart-linked company sues OG over forced early exit from Taste Orchard

The former OG Orchard Point building reopened as Taste Orchard in February 2024, with anchor tenant and supermarket chain Eccellente by Hao Mart occupying three levels.
The former OG Orchard Point building reopened as Taste Orchard in February 2024, with anchor tenant and supermarket chain Eccellente by Hao Mart occupying three levels.

SPH Media Career Expo returns on Aug 22 and 23 with jobs, career coaching and tips on adapting to AI

The career fair is aimed at a wide range of people, from fresh graduates entering the workforce to experienced professionals seeking new career opportunities.
The career fair is aimed at a wide range of people, from fresh graduates entering the workforce to experienced professionals seeking new career opportunities.

BlackRock, ResMed and Thales chiefs among MNC leaders honoured in National Day Awards

(From left) BlackRock chairman and chief executive Larry Fink, ResMed chief executive Michael Farrell and Thales chairman and chief executive Patrice Caine were among the 56 recipients of the Public Service Star.
(From left) BlackRock chairman and chief executive Larry Fink, ResMed chief executive Michael Farrell and Thales chairman and chief executive Patrice Caine were among the 56 recipients of the Public Service Star.

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