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Monster Pet Vet in Everton Park to cease operations after 16 years due to rising costs

Monster Pet Vet announced its closure in a Facebook post on Nov 2.
Monster Pet Vet announced its closure in a Facebook post on Nov 2.

Japanese BBQ chain Gyu-Kaku to shutter last outlet in Singapore on Nov 15

The CHIJMES outlet closure follows the shuttering of at least four other Gyu-kaku outlets in 2026.
The CHIJMES outlet closure follows the shuttering of at least four other Gyu-kaku outlets in 2026.

Former The Masses chef-owner Dylan Ong charts new path with local F&B group Creative Eateries 

As head of restaurants of Creative Eateries, chef Dylan Ong has been refreshing menus across the group.
As head of restaurants of Creative Eateries, chef Dylan Ong has been refreshing menus across the group.

Peranakan eatery Kokoyo Nyonya Delights to close on Nov 2

Kokoyo’s co-founders cited the changing tenant mix in the mall, resulting in lower footfall, as a reason for the closure.
Kokoyo’s co-founders cited the changing tenant mix in the mall, resulting in lower footfall, as a reason for the closure.

Lee Biscuits, maker of Marie biscuits, to end production, shutter factory by end-October

Lee Biscuits is reportedly exiting snack manufacturing to consolidate its assets and focus on core holdings, including rubber and palm oil operations.
Lee Biscuits is reportedly exiting snack manufacturing to consolidate its assets and focus on core holdings, including rubber and palm oil operations.

Singapore security robotics firm Kabam to cease operations on Nov 20

Kabam’s products include AI-powered security robotics and management software for video surveillance and autonomous patrolling.
Kabam’s products include AI-powered security robotics and management software for video surveillance and autonomous patrolling.

Singapore to update restructuring and insolvency framework to better serve economy, businesses

Law Minister Edwin Tong speaking at the Singapore Insolvency Conference on Oct 21.
Law Minister Edwin Tong speaking at the Singapore Insolvency Conference on Oct 21.

Old records, new troubles: Vietnam’s tax clean-up catches taxpayers off guard

An exit suspension order issued on Nov 10, 2025, for Luong Thi Anh Nga. Vietnam has been carrying out vigorous tax reforms that the government says are urgently needed for economic development.
An exit suspension order issued on Nov 10, 2025, for Luong Thi Anh Nga. Vietnam has been carrying out vigorous tax reforms that the government says are urgently needed for economic development.

Hom Yoga to close permanently following Valley Point redevelopment, Orchard Central exit

Months after announcing the closure of its Orchard Central branch, Hom Yoga’s remaining River Valley studio has also been slated to shutter.
Months after announcing the closure of its Orchard Central branch, Hom Yoga’s remaining River Valley studio has also been slated to shutter.

Former Cathay cinema operator mm2 Asia, subsidiary still owe over $219k in CPF arrears

Cinema operator mm2 Asia formerly operated Cathay Cineplexes, which ceased operations in Singapore on Sept 1, 2025, after its four remaining outlets closed amid mounting financial difficulties.
Cinema operator mm2 Asia formerly operated Cathay Cineplexes, which ceased operations in Singapore on Sept 1, 2025, after its four remaining outlets closed amid mounting financial difficulties.

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