Category: News

News Year 2017

Few willing to take over their parents’ sundry, fresh food stalls; experts suggest making them hip

THE STRAITS TIMES Few willing to take over their parents’ sundry, fresh food stalls; experts suggest making them hip The wet market at 127, Toa Payoh Lorong 1. Data showed…

News Year 2017

Sponsored weddings are on the rise but should guests still pay the hongbao price?

THE STRAITS TIMES Sponsored weddings are on the rise but should guests still pay the hongbao price? Ms Melissa Celestine Koh and her husband James Chen say they sought sponsorships…

News Year 2017

Travellers these days want experiences over novelty attractions. The tourism board recognises this in its new tagline – which appeals to many audiences, including those at home.

THE STRAITS TIMES Home Front STB slogan Passion Made Possible taps new travel trend Travellers these days want experiences over novelty attractions. The tourism board recognises this in its new…

News Year 2017

Courts planning $10m revamp of 7 Singapore outlets

THE STRAITS TIMES Courts planning $10m revamp of 7 Singapore outlets Mr Ben Tan believes the group’s strong showing in the last financial year gives it a good base to…

News Year 2017

Non-diamond engagement rings catching on

THE STRAITS TIMES Non-diamond engagement rings catching on Mr Steve Tan proposed to his then- girlfriend Michelle Tan (above) with a $3,500 ring featuring a pale green tourmaline with a…

News Year 2017

More Singaporeans crossing Causeway for furniture shopping

THE STRAITS TIMES More Singaporeans crossing Causeway for furniture shopping Many Singaporeans are flocking to Johor Bahru to purchase items for their new homes. PHOTO: FACEBOOK/MAESTRO PERFECT HOME STORE PUBLISHED…

News Year 2016

Express salons at the cutting edge

THE STRAITS TIMES Express salons at the cutting edge The market for hair salons offering no-frills fast cuts at affordable prices is expanding, with three major chains vying for a…

News Year 2016

Physical + online presence = future of retail

VIEWS (/NEWS/VIEWS) Physical + online presence = future of retail Future of retail may lie in merging brick-and-mortar stores with e-commerce Foo Jie Ying (/author/foo-jie-ying) Dec 20, 2016 06:00 am…

News Year 2016

Online shops head to Orchard as rent falls

SINGAPORE (/NEWS/SINGAPORE) Online shops head to Orchard as rent falls Falling rents prompt online retailers to opt for physical presence in prime shopping area Linette Heng (/author/linette-heng)  Dec 20, 2016…

News Year 2016

How department stores can survive the retail crunch

THE STRAITS TIMES Department stores fight back How department stores can survive the retail crunch Tangs at Tang Plaza. Retail experts think that food is the key to survival for…