E-commerce firms thriving in Singapore
Rising labour costs and high rents are common complaints among businesses. But even as these costs continue to put pressure on companies, a small but … source
25 Oct 2013: Interview with Eugene Lim
HDB resale flat prices fall for the first time since 2009, while prices of private homes creep up in the third quarter of 2013. We speak with ERA’s Key Executive…
PAKISTAN: Overachievers set the bar high for international exams
Pakistani student Haroon Tariq has broken the current world record by securing a total of 47 “A”s in the Cambridge International ‘O’ and ‘A’ Examinations. source
Observers warn against budget hotels growing too big, too fast in China
China’s budget hotel industry has been growing exponentially in the last few years, and the trend is expected to continue this year. But industry observers have … source
4 Jan 2015 Spotlight: Reinventing Singapore’s Science Centre
The committee members tasked to look into ways to improve the new Science Centre are heading for world-renowned science centres in the US and Europe to … source
17 May 2015 Spotlight: Improving elderly residents’ health, from the ground-up
To help residents with mental health issues, 10 more estates will come under a multi-agency community support network by year-end. We go behind-the-scenes … source
SINGAPORE: Trendy businesses change face of HDB shops
The retail culture in Singapore’s HDB heartlands is slowly changing, thanks to many trendy start-ups and businesses venturing into the suburban spaces, giving … source
MYANMAR: Market potential for boutique hotels in Yangon
According to industry players, Myanmar’s commercial city, Yangon, should consider repurposing or refurbishing existing buildings into hotels. Many said it will … source
SINGAPORE: Food manufacturing firms broaden reach overseas
Exports from the sector hit S$7.1 billion in 2013, an increase of nearly 8 per cent annually over the past five years, according to International Enterprise … source
PAKISTAN: Valentine’s Day is big business in conservative Pakistan
Red flowers, balloons and heart-shaped ornaments, Pakistani markets are overflowing with love souvenirs. But there’s a catch — in Pakistan, Valentine’s Day … source