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IWG opens two new co-working spaces in S’pore amid flexi-workspace growth

The meeting room at the HQ Liang Seah work space.
The meeting room at the HQ Liang Seah work space.

New portal allows Singapore businesses to access govt grants and calculate tariffs

The BizSG portal, which is the first offering of a wider initiative to make government support easier to access for local businesses, went live on Sept 30.
The BizSG portal, which is the first offering of a wider initiative to make government support easier to access for local businesses, went live on Sept 30.

Hao Open Foods to open up to 120 BHC Chicken outlets in Vietnam

Dining Brands, formerly known as BHC Inc, is headquartered at Lotte World Tower and is a major multi-restaurant company based in Seoul, South Korea.
Dining Brands, formerly known as BHC Inc, is headquartered at Lotte World Tower and is a major multi-restaurant company based in Seoul, South Korea.

Branded Content

How businesses can prepare for cross-border disputes before they happen

Grab said to be in talks to buy Singapore fintech firm Atome

Grab is listed in the US, where its shares have dropped 39 per cent in 2026, giving the firm a market value of US$12.4 billion.
Grab is listed in the US, where its shares have dropped 39 per cent in 2026, giving the firm a market value of US$12.4 billion.

Singapore businesses to get easier access to government support through AI-powered BizSG portal

Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling (in red) announced the BizSG initiative at the SME Centre Conference on Sept 9.
Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling (in red) announced the BizSG initiative at the SME Centre Conference on Sept 9.

Forum: Scrutinise SIA’s investment in Air India like any other

Business closures in Singapore jump almost 13% but openings still outpace shutdowns

The construction industry saw the sharpest rise in closures in the first seven months of 2026.
The construction industry saw the sharpest rise in closures in the first seven months of 2026.

Japanese companies change names to boost overseas recognition

Hitachi Construction Machinery president Masafumi Senzaki announcing the company’s upcoming name change on Aug 4.
Hitachi Construction Machinery president Masafumi Senzaki announcing the company’s upcoming name change on Aug 4.

Udon billionaire bets that thick noodles will win over Americans

An employee prepares a bowl of udon noodles at a Marugame Seimen restaurant in Tokyo.
An employee prepares a bowl of udon noodles at a Marugame Seimen restaurant in Tokyo.

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