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How Medicube’s founder pivoted from lacklustre apps to a skincare empire

Kim Byung-hoon, the 37-year-old founder and chief executive officer of APR Corp, created the third-largest pure-play beauty company in the world.
Kim Byung-hoon, the 37-year-old founder and chief executive officer of APR Corp, created the third-largest pure-play beauty company in the world.

Forum: Businesses must rely on good service to keep customers when RTS Link opens

‘We’re still here’: Tan Boon Liat tenants assure customers it’s business as usual amid unconfirmed sale

News reports that Tan Boon Liat Building had been sold have confused many of the property’s tenants, who say they received a letter dated July 21 which stated no sale had been confirmed.
News reports that Tan Boon Liat Building had been sold have confused many of the property’s tenants, who say they received a letter dated July 21 which stated no sale had been confirmed.

Orchard Central tenants from levels 5 to 12 to move out by end-November; space planned for office use

The tenants are on varying lease terms, with some expiring at year-end, others extended until the mall’s last day of operations, while others have leases that run beyond Nov 30.
The tenants are on varying lease terms, with some expiring at year-end, others extended until the mall’s last day of operations, while others have leases that run beyond Nov 30.

Russian entrepreneurs see stock go up in flames as Ukraine targets Wildberries

Smoke billows from the burning Wildberries warehouse following a Ukrainian drone attack, according to local authorities, in the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Saint Petersburg, Russia July 24, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer
Smoke billows from the burning Wildberries warehouse following a Ukrainian drone attack, according to local authorities, in the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Saint Petersburg, Russia July 24, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer

Singapore’s coolest neighbourhood: Where to shop in Joo Chiat

The district is still better known for its polished cafes and colourful Peranakan shophouses, but with a steady stream of independent brands moving in post-pandemic, Joo Chiat has become a bona fide shopping destination.
The district is still better known for its polished cafes and colourful Peranakan shophouses, but with a steady stream of independent brands moving in post-pandemic, Joo Chiat has become a bona fide shopping destination.

Is Joo Chiat the next shopping playground?

Local brand In Good Company opened a store at a three-storey shophouse in early July.
Local brand In Good Company opened a store at a three-storey shophouse in early July.

Wildberries, 'Russia's Amazon', becomes a target for Ukraine

Smoke rises from a Wildberries warehouse on fire after an attack in Nevinnomyssk, Russia, July 22, 2026, in this still image obtained from social media video.  Social Media/via REUTERS
Smoke rises from a Wildberries warehouse on fire after an attack in Nevinnomyssk, Russia, July 22, 2026, in this still image obtained from social media video.  Social Media/via REUTERS

Nike to tighten online sales in China amid ‘fragmented’ marketplace

Nike has been losing market share in China to fast-rising domestic rivals and foreign rivals.
Nike has been losing market share in China to fast-rising domestic rivals and foreign rivals.

Kremlin says Russian online retailer Wildberries suffered losses in warehouse attacks

Smoke billows from a warehouse, after deadly Ukrainian drone attacks, as per regional governors, in Elektrostal, Moscow Region, Russia, July 18, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Social Media/via REUTERS
Smoke billows from a warehouse, after deadly Ukrainian drone attacks, as per regional governors, in Elektrostal, Moscow Region, Russia, July 18, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Social Media/via REUTERS

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