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The best tailors in Asia and their unrivalled craftsmanship

The best tailors in Asia and their unrivalled craftsmanship

Asia is home to some of the world’s finest tailors. From the storied legacy of Hong Kong's tailoring houses to the precision of Japan's bespoke suits...

Suburban retail to outperform central malls in 2025

Tourist downtrading trend and high SGD rates are slowing central malls growth.

Xiaohongshu, Taobao could help Singapore brands reach more Chinese clients

Retailers less familiar with the China market could start with Tmall and JD Worldwide.

Retail sales rise 2.2% YoY to $4.1b in October

Driven by stronger online sales with 12.7% share.

Amazon invests $2b in Singapore to boost services in 2023

This funded improvements in infrastructures and additional jobs.

Zebra Technologies, Singapore Manufacturing Federation sign deal to enhance SME growth

The partnership will include training programmes and knowledge sharing.

Business receipts in service industries rise 12.7% YoY in Q3 2024

Information and Communications led business receipts growth.

Secondhand furniture gains traction as Singaporeans embrace circular economy practices

Singaporeans saved 21,970 tonnes of carbon emissions by purchasing secondhand furniture.

What are the two Ps driving Gen Z’s spending habits today?

These habits are driven by economic and lifestyle challenges.

Retail occupancy rate inches up to 93.5% QoQ

Occupancy along Orchard/Scotts Road edged up to 93%. 

Singapore e-commerce set to hit $33.3b by 2028

It is expected to grow by 11.7% in 2024.

Singapore NODX down 4.6% YoY in October

It was driven primarily by weaker demand for non-electronic products.

MSME share in Singapore e-commerce exports set to decline despite growth by 2028

Its share of revenues is expected to decline to 43% from 45%.

Cortina Holdings net profit down 8.6% YoY in H1

The company said this was due to increased operating expenses.