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Pierre Herme grows Asian footprint with mega store in Singapore’s RWS
LUXURY confectioner Pierre Herme Paris – founded by its namesake French patissier famed for his Ispahan macarons – is expanding its dessert empire with a groundbreaking concept in Singapore that will serve as a test bed for its growth in Asia and...

CEO of startup with offices in Dubai, Singapore and US issues 'public apology' to employees for unpaid salaries
Darpan Sanghvi, managing director and CEO of The Good Glam Group has issued an apology on LinkedIn, acknowledging the company’s inability to pay its staff on time. The post, shared from the company’s official LinkedIn page, Sanghvi said “Late last...

Singapore asset manager Primrose gets Abu Dhabi ADGM approval
Singapore-based asset manager Primrose Capital Management has received an in-principle approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi’s financial market ADGM as it expands access to the $500 billion family office...
A*Star, Siemens launch manufacturing R&D collaboration in Asean
[Singapore] The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) and German industrial manufacturer Siemens signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Friday (Jul 4) to jointly develop smart and sustainable manufacturing solutions for...

Maison Krug Spotlights the Humble Carrot at Southeast Asia’s First Ambassade Summit in Singapore
Maison Krug Champagne celebrates the carrot as 2025’s single ingredient in a gastronomic tribute across the region. Maison Krug will mark a milestone moment in its culinary calendar this July with the launch of Southeast Asia’s inaugural Krug...

The Most Underrated Luxury Travel Destinations for Singaporeans
When it comes to luxury travel, most Singaporeans tend to think of the usual suspects, like Paris, Tokyo, and the Maldives. But there’s a whole world of understated, thoughtful luxury that often flies under the radar. These are places that don’t...

10 Free Things for Singaporeans to Do in Bintan for a Budget Getaway
Bintan might be known for its beach resorts and watersports, but there’s a quieter side to the island too. If you’re not looking to spend on activities or entrance fees, there’s still plenty to explore. Think early morning beach walks, hilltop...

Fasten Enterprises Marks 47 Years of Industry Expertise with Grand Opening of New Office and Expanded Digital Presence
SINGAPORE, July 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fasten Enterprises Pte Ltd proudly celebrates its 47th anniversary with the successful grand opening of its new office and warehouse at T-Space, further strengthening its commitment to innovation, quality,...

Singapore teen films himself walking along MRT tracks, now he’s facing jail (VIDEO)
SINGAPORE, July 4 — A 17-year-old boy has been charged with criminal trespass and endangering the safety of MRT passengers in Singapore after allegedly climbing onto an operational train track between Simei and Tanah Merah stations — an incident...

Del Monte Foods’ bankruptcy rebounds on its Singapore-listed parent company
Del Monte Foods, best known for its canned vegetables and fruits, filed for bankruptcy earlier this week and is looking for a buyer. The nearly 140-year-old brand announced on Tuesday that it is voluntarily entering Chapter 11 as “part of an...

Hong Kong eyes crypto gains as Singapore clamps down
Hong Kong stands positioned to get hold of crypto liquidity as Singapore tightens regulations on unlicensed cryptocurrency companies. The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s June 30 deadline for crypto service providers to stop offering digital...

Medow Health AI debuts AI scribe tool in Singapore
Australian healthtech company Medow Health AI has launched its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered scribe platform in Singapore to help healthcare providers in the city-state streamline clinical documentation, alleviate administrative workloads...

Shatec closure marks setback for Singapore's hospitality workforce development
Shatec, a Singapore institution that has trained hospitality professionals for over four decades, is winding down its operations, a local Chinese-language newspaper Lianhe Zaobao has reported. According to the report, operations have gradually...

Singapore’s crypto exchange crackdown seen benefiting Hong Kong
Hong Kong could benefit from Singapore’s recent move to oust unlicensed cryptocurrency companies, according to analysts, potentially leading to a significant injection of liquidity. On May 30, the Monetary Authority of Singapore instructed...

Singapore: Chaucer appoints new deputy class underwriter
Chaucer Group has appointed Ms Emily Brand as deputy class underwriter - energy. In her new role, she will be responsible for supporting the underwriting strategy for Chaucer's energy business, and expanding the company's reach in the APAC energy...

Trends & Strategies Shaping The $13.22 Billion Wedding Wear Market In 2025 Featuring David's Bridal, Pronovias, Panache Fashion Group And Other Industry Leaders
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The wedding wear market is experiencing growth with opportunities in personalized bridal fashion, sustainability, digital engagement, and innovative rental models Dublin, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The...
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Maritime 4.0 in focus as Nautical Institute Singapore Conference 2025 returns
Returning on 17 July 2025 at Furama City Centre, Singapore, the conference will be held under the theme:“Maritime 4.0 – Embracing Digitalisation, Sustainability & Wellbeing.” With momentum growing around digital innovation, environmental...

LS Cable Wins Additional 147.7 Billion Won High‑voltage Cable Order from Singapore
LS Cable & System said in a regulatory filing on July 4 that it has secured an additional order worth 147.7 billion won (approximately $108.16 million) to supply extra‑high‑voltage power cables to Singapore PowerGrid. In April this year, the...

U.K and Singapore agree to join forces on advancing AI and tokenization
The U.K and and Singapore have agreed to pursue collaborations on several areas related to digital finance, including the use of artificial intelligence in finance and asset tokenization. During the 10th Financial Dialogue held in London recently,...