Business expansion

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.

Japanese companies change names to boost overseas recognition

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.

Jollibee cuts store, spending targets as cost pressures linger

Philippines-based fast-food giant Jollibee is known for its fried chicken and sweet spaghetti.

‘You must diversify’: Overseas expansion no longer optional amid uncertainty, says SBF chief

Singapore Business Federation chairman Mark Lee acknowledged in a recent interview that better connectivity can give consumers more alternatives and expose local businesses to greater competition.

Once-bankrupt Atari returns to profit with decade-high revenue

A strategy built on reviving old franchises and buying up studios pulled Atari back into profit.

How Driscoll’s can make money from berries all year round

California food giant Driscoll’s has helped turn a local, seasonal treat into a worldwide refrigerator staple and marketing juggernaut.

Ahead of RTS Link, S’pore industry groups pitch ways to boost spend, ease retail and F&B pressures

To support business owners through the period when the RTS Link opens, the study recommends greater flexibility in foreign manpower policies.

Microsoft mobilises 6,000 employees to help customers adopt AI

The idea for the new organisation came in part from customer concerns about the ballooning costs of AI, Microsoft said.

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