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Business closures

Wan Yang closure: Affected consumers can redeem free treatments at 4 other beauty and wellness chains

On Nov 24, 2025, Wan Yang had ceased operations ubruptly at all of its five outlets in Singapore.
On Nov 24, 2025, Wan Yang had ceased operations ubruptly at all of its five outlets in Singapore.

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Hooters’ Singapore exit and the fall of the American idol

Hooters is closing down its sole Singapore outlet in Clarke Quay at the end of January after an almost 30-year run.
Hooters is closing down its sole Singapore outlet in Clarke Quay at the end of January after an almost 30-year run.

Hao Mart and owner sue OG over good class bungalow mortgage, claiming $57.5 million

This is the second court case between OG and Hao Mart, arising from the lease of the Taste Orchard premises, formerly known as OG Orchard Point. T
This is the second court case between OG and Hao Mart, arising from the lease of the Taste Orchard premises, formerly known as OG Orchard Point. T

US chain Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore to shut on Jan 24

Ruth's Chris Steak House at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore.
Ruth's Chris Steak House at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore.

Budget 2026: Restaurant association seeks help with labour cost, to control excessive rent increases

ST20250924_202599000154/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of diners at Jurong Point on Sept 24, 2025. Can be used for stories on restaurants, food and beverage (F&B) businesses, sales, manpower crunch, finance, economy, domestic expenditure, singapore gross domestic product (GDP), budget. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO 
ST20250924_202599000154/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of diners at Jurong Point on Sept 24, 2025. Can be used for stories on restaurants, food and beverage (F&B) businesses, sales, manpower crunch, finance, economy, domestic expenditure, singapore gross domestic product (GDP), budget. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO 

Popular bubble tea chain Hollin appears to have shut most outlets in Singapore

Hollin's outlet in Punggol Plaza appeared to be its only remaining store in Singapore as at Jan 12.
Hollin's outlet in Punggol Plaza appeared to be its only remaining store in Singapore as at Jan 12.

The Halia restaurant at Singapore Botanic Gardens to shut in mid-March after 25 years

The Halia restaurant announced that it would cease operations mid-March 2026 in an Instagram post on Jan 8.
The Halia restaurant announced that it would cease operations mid-March 2026 in an Instagram post on Jan 8.

Several Kith Cafe outlets shut in recent months, with 2 stores still operating

Kith Cafe's outlet in Marina Square is one of two currently operating. At its peak, the homegrown cafe brand had 10 outlets.
Kith Cafe's outlet in Marina Square is one of two currently operating. At its peak, the homegrown cafe brand had 10 outlets.

F&B closures on Dec 31: Sugarra at RWS, Asu at Labrador House, Amo in Hongkong Street

(From left) Sugarra restaurant at Resorts World Sentosa, progressive Asian fine-dining restaurant Asu.
(From left) Sugarra restaurant at Resorts World Sentosa, progressive Asian fine-dining restaurant Asu.

DFI Retail closes all Mannings stores in mainland China, says no impact on Guardian chain in S’pore

Also known as Guardian in Singapore and South-east Asia, Mannings’ physical stores in mainland China will cease operations after Jan 15, 2026.
Also known as Guardian in Singapore and South-east Asia, Mannings’ physical stores in mainland China will cease operations after Jan 15, 2026.

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