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Revised M&A rules may boost deal values

Deals will soon be driven by economics and speed rather than personal ties.

Relaxed rules could spur cross-listing on SGX

There may be greater interest from Chinese companies.

Cutesy toys need to imprint on humans to be effective

The emotional connection must create loyalty that outlasts the campaign itself.

Building owners told to phase retrofits over 3 years

Chiller replacements and system upgrades cost $150,000 to over $2m.

DHL opens $14.6m pharma hub in Singapore

The logistics center offers seamless connectivity to Changi Airport and Tuas Port.

Relaxed height rules could spur property boom near Changi

Private apartments from the 1990s could end up being ripe for collective sale.

Addlly streamlines brand marketing using AI agents

Yearly packages start from as low as $3,500 for small companies.

Pubs lure Gen Z with nonalcoholic drinks

Only a quarter of male Singaporeans aged 25-34 drink regularly.

Singapore pushes virtual power plants to hit 2035 RE goal

It also wants power companies to build hydrogen-ready plants.

US levies on Chinese vessels may cause shipping delays

Redeploying vessels to US trade routes based on shipbuilding origin would be inefficient.

Johor-Singapore ecozone needs stable marketplace for energy credits

This is expected to drive investment in cross-border electricity trade.

Thryve Earth eyes more carbon projects for ‘planetary scale’ impact

The startup’s first three projects could yield up to 15 million carbon credits over time.

Global trade war may spur prime property deals

It presents an opportunity to get these assets at a discount.

Cinch cuts e-waste by extending gadget life

SMEs can rent smartphones, tablets and laptops at a fraction of their retail costs.

Informed clients key to unlocking retail access to private funds

They need to understand the risks, not just the allure, of these funds.

Singapore plugs tax, benefit loopholes with tighter foreign hiring rules

The cost of setting up shop would be lower than getting caught for operating illegally.