Singapore factory activity edges into expansion in September as electronics sustains growth

[SINGAPORE] The Republic’s overall factory activity edged into expansion territory in September, holding steady amid a patchy regional manufacturing performance.Singapore’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) inched up 0.1 point to 50.1…

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Spanish-turned-Singaporean tycoon sells 6 shophouses in Stanley Street for S$82.4 million

[SINGAPORE] Spanish-turned-Singaporean tycoon Ricardo Portabella has sold a portfolio of six conservation shophouses in Stanley Street for a total sum of S$82.4 million.He had bought the properties between 2014 and…

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CapitaLand Investment brings new-to-market brands to malls in China, rides ‘emotional consumption’ wave

Keeping its offerings fresh and appealing to consumers’ desire for inexpensive items that bring them comfort helps it to keep pace with the country’s dynamic retail scene[SHANGHAI] At Raffles City…

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‘Not goodbye but see you soon’: Gong Cha to relaunch in Singapore in 2026, says global CEO

[SINGAPORE] Bubble tea brand Gong Cha will be relaunching in Singapore in 2026 with new franchisees, its global chief executive said on Thursday (Oct 2), following news that it has shuttered…

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