9+ hour, 59+ min ago  (1067+ words) Rising land and construction costs have made landed property ownership much more elusive [SINGAPORE] In a landed estate in the east sits a pair of mismatched semi-detached houses. One is a modern, two-and-a-half-storey structure, while the other has clearly seen…...

40+ min ago  (223+ words) The German marque faces a cut-throat price war with Chinese brands in the premium segment [BERLIN] Mercedes-Benz reported a sales slump at the start of 2026, as the tough Chinese market continued to pressure the German premium carmaker during an overhaul…...

1+ day, 55+ min ago  (363+ words) These include setting the air-conditioner at 25 deg C or higher, and turning off non-essential equipment [SINGAPORE] All government facilities have been directed to adopt energy conservation measures to reduce electricity consumption where practicable, as part of the effort to'save energy…...

3+ hour, 19+ min ago  (823+ words) The S$68 set menus at the new Resorts World Sentosa restaurant offer bang for your buck FOR any restaurateur with a healthy ego, opening a hotpot eatery is akin to an existential crisis. It says, "I no longer trust my…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (423+ words) Rising expenses, manpower shortages and transformation needs top list of business challenges Read more at The Business Times. SCCCI proposes five Budget 2026 measures, including help for SMEs with costs and competitiveness Rising expenses, manpower shortages and transformation needs top list…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (331+ words) [SINGAPORE] Local businesses looking to tap opportunities in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) can look forward to quicker bank account openings, green-lane financing, halal advisory services, and more. The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) and Maybank Singapore…...

5+ hour, 48+ min ago  (452+ words) The chamber supports firms in sustainability and AI adoption, among others Said its president, Kho Choon Keng: "In 2025, SCCCI strengthened our role as a "bridge" to facilitate communication between the government and the business community, while expanding regional linkages and…...

11+ hour, 24+ min ago  (716+ words) This will help trade associations and chambers better navigate a more volatile operating environment, says SBF The first initiative is the TAC Measurement Framework, developed by Enterprise Singapore (Enterprise SG). It comprises a self-diagnostic tool and a step-by-step guidebook that…...

5+ hour, 11+ min ago  (1467+ words) [PHILADELPHIA] On the 40th day of the Iran war, after vowing to destroy the Iranian civilisation, US President Donald Trump blinked. It took the US President a little more than a day to execute an incredible 180-degree turn from threatening to…...

4+ hour, 35+ min ago  (357+ words) Average inflation for the year is projected at 4. 6% [NEW DELHI] India's expected economic growth of 6. 6 per cent for fiscal 2027 could face significant risks as the Iran war fans inflation worries, but ample foreign exchange buffers and a well-capitalised banking system…...