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Singapore retailer Mustafa said to be facing challenges in opening Johor Bahru store

India seeks Singapore capital to fuel its ambitious private space sector

Dr Pawan Goenka was in Singapore on Feb 3 for Singapore’s inaugural Space Summit to generate interest in India’s space start-ups among local investors.
Dr Pawan Goenka was in Singapore on Feb 3 for Singapore’s inaugural Space Summit to generate interest in India’s space start-ups among local investors.

Aster to complete Singapore refinery expansion, berth works in second half of 2026

Aster expects to complete several projects in the second half of 2026 to raise its refining capacity at Pulau Bukom and import oil on supertankers to lower costs.
Aster expects to complete several projects in the second half of 2026 to raise its refining capacity at Pulau Bukom and import oil on supertankers to lower costs.

Playbook launched for Singapore manufacturers looking to expand into Johor

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone playbook was launched by Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) president Lennon Tan (fourth from left) and Minister of State for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang (fourth from right) at the SMF manufacturing day summit on Jan 30.
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone playbook was launched by Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) president Lennon Tan (fourth from left) and Minister of State for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang (fourth from right) at the SMF manufacturing day summit on Jan 30.

11,700 firms supported by EnterpriseSG in 2025 amid tariffs and disruptions

EnterpriseSG chairman Lee Chuan Teck (right) and managing director Cindy Khoo at the EnterpriseSG’s Annual Media Briefing on Jan 27.
EnterpriseSG chairman Lee Chuan Teck (right) and managing director Cindy Khoo at the EnterpriseSG’s Annual Media Briefing on Jan 27.

From MSG to microchips: The lesser-known side hustles of Japanese legacy brands

The dominant narrative suggests that Japanese brands are losing their lustre to regional challengers such as China and South Korea.
The dominant narrative suggests that Japanese brands are losing their lustre to regional challengers such as China and South Korea.

Universal Studios in early planning stages for theme park in Saudi Arabia, WSJ reports

Universal Studios is in early planning stages to build a new theme park in Saudi Arabia.
Universal Studios is in early planning stages to build a new theme park in Saudi Arabia.

Musk wins appeal that restores 2018 Tesla pay deal now worth about $179 billion

Tech titan Elon Musk's 2018 pay package from Tesla was restored on Dec 19.
Tech titan Elon Musk's 2018 pay package from Tesla was restored on Dec 19.

Fintech firm Aspire sees more clients looking to expand abroad, lands Europe, Aussie and US licences

Aspire primarily serves start-ups as well as small and mid-market businesses that are more digitally savvy and international.
Aspire primarily serves start-ups as well as small and mid-market businesses that are more digitally savvy and international.

Japanese businesses in S’pore most keen on expanding to India: JETRO survey

India has emerged as a production hub for Japanese carmakers like Suzuki.
India has emerged as a production hub for Japanese carmakers like Suzuki.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.