Teo Heng KTV was founded back in 1989 by Jackson Teo, and is well-known by Singaporeans as a family-friendly karaoke studio. The homegrown brand has gone through an especially tough time during the Covid-19 pandemic as it has had to remain closed since March last year. During their period of …
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“I had people calling me up scolding me on why I sent them bread that was already spoilt,” recalled Chan Su Yin of Yin’s Sourdough Bakery’s beginnings. Not many knew what sourdough was all about back in 2012. Yin was one of three commercial bakers making it in the whole of …
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Zi char, loosely translated as “cook fry”, refers to Chinese home-style dishes that are stir-fried. From egg fried rice to noodles, this popular method of cooking is well-represented across both hawker centres and restaurants. As zi char lovers, the founders of local F&B takeaway kiosk WOK HEY saw an opportunity …
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Song Fa Bak Kut Teh started out as a pushcart stall along Johore Road in Singapore back in 1969. Founded by Yeo Eng Song, the stall serves bowls of peppery bak kut teh. Other items on the menu included pork rib, pig tail, liver, kidney soup and braised pig’s trotters. …
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Chinese Traditional Medicine (TCM) store Eu Yan Sang is a household brand in Singapore with origins dating back to the 1800s. It is also one of the largest TCM groups in Asia, with over 210 retail outlets in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia and Singapore. Besides retailing Chinese medicine and …
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This year, Snack Empire was one of only six Singaporean companies to make it to Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion list with a market value approximating US$ 23 million (S$ 31.3 million). Best known for its signature XXL Crispy Chicken, Snack Empire owns the Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks brand, …
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Covid-19 has created a gaping hole in Singapore’s retail sector as stores see decreased footfall and revenue with more people shopping online from home. It resulted in store closures and a slew of bankruptcies from major brands such as Sportslink, MUJI and GNC. Expansion is the last thing on their plans as they …
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Karaoke outlets and other entertainment venues in Singapore have been forced to close down since end March following the government’s COVID-19 advisory. It’s been an undoubtedly difficult time for these businesses as the cease in operations meant no income while still having to bear overhead costs. The toughest hurdle is …
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On June 15, the multi-ministry taskforce announced that Phase 2 of circuit breaker reopening will commence on June 19. Phase 2 will see the resumption of most activities, including the reopening of food and beverage (F&B) establishments that sell predominantly beverages as well as dine-in services. According to a survey …
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