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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.

New programme arms SMEs with M&A and joint venture tools to help plug knowledge gaps

The old model of building in Singapore first, then venturing out no longer works in today's trade environment, said ASME president Ang Yuit.
The old model of building in Singapore first, then venturing out no longer works in today's trade environment, said ASME president Ang Yuit.

Businesses must develop wide networks for resilience amid uncertainty: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left) speaks with members of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and Mexican business association leaders during the Mexico-Singapore Business Forum held at JW Marriott Hotel in Mexico City on Dec 2, 2025. (Mexican time)
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left) speaks with members of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and Mexican business association leaders during the Mexico-Singapore Business Forum held at JW Marriott Hotel in Mexico City on Dec 2, 2025. (Mexican time)

More global brands betting on Singapore as gateway to high-growth Asian markets

It comes at a time when Asia is set to drive half of global consumption growth by 2030.
It comes at a time when Asia is set to drive half of global consumption growth by 2030.

Nintendo Studios Singapore to be established in 2026 after Japanese gaming giant’s acquisition

Bandai Namco Studios Singapore, was established in 2013 as an overseas subsidiary focused on game development, including creation of in-game art assets.
Bandai Namco Studios Singapore, was established in 2013 as an overseas subsidiary focused on game development, including creation of in-game art assets.

A golden opportunity in a silver Singapore

Business consultancy Ageing Asia had projected that Singapore’s silver economy would be worth $97.8 billion by 2025.
Business consultancy Ageing Asia had projected that Singapore’s silver economy would be worth $97.8 billion by 2025.

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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.