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Cutesy toys need to imprint on humans to be effective
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.
MRT train hotel offers rooms for rest and work
It’s also a living museum for a train car that once served Singapore’s Green Line.
Singapore’s pharma, chip sectors at risk from trade wars
US firms importing from Singapore face nearly $1.6b in added costs from 10% base tariffs.
Can Lady Gaga match the ‘Taylor Swift effect’?
Singapore is Mother Monster’s only Asian stop in her ‘Mayhem Ball’ world tour.
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