Homegrown multi-label retailer Naiise will be closing its last and largest outlet at Jewel Changi Airport this Sunday due to an “ongoing struggle to pay its vendors.” This news came following a spate of outlet closures last year. In the first half of 2020, it has apparently shut down three …
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Earlier in January, Singapore financial services startup GoBear suddenly announced that it is ceasing operations. It cited the failure to raise additional funds from existing or new investors as the primary reason for closure, adding that the COVID-19 pandemic made the operating and fundraising environment “very challenging”. Other factors included a …
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When the circuit breaker took place in April last year, many businesses were impacted following forced closures as part of government regulations to curb the Covid-19 virus. However, it’s a different story for Nikhil Charan and Robert Rajeswaran, who both embarked on a new business venture at the thick of …
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In this day and age, times are changing. More people are looking to be their own bosses and be in charge of their own futures. The Internet makes this goal more accessible than ever, and e-commerce is one exciting avenue for success. Still, it can be tremendously difficult to know exactly how to …
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Last November, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) put up a tender calling for the installation of 600 electric vehicle (EV) charging points at around 200 public carparks in Singapore. The tender has since drawn 19 bidders, amongst which are ComfortDelGro, Shell, SP Mobility and ST Engineering, according to tender documents. …
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According to Global Macro Investor Raoul Pal, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings has been purchasing Bitcoin from miners. This information was revealed by Raoul during a recent podcast appearance. However, he also repeated the same claim on Twitter. The information was however, not confirmed by Temasek Holdings. Screenshot from …
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It has been more than a year since the Covid-19 pandemic ravaged the globe, and a new digital normal has seemed to emerged in the past year. Singaporeans are working remotely, attending classes, and ordering groceries online. The pandemic has also revealed the opportunities and limitations of Singapore’s e-commerce sector. …
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As consumers, we are always looking for new ways to make the most out of our money. Besides scouring the Internet for new deals or looking for cashback options, shoppers can choose to join group buying communities for even more savings. Group buys are consolidated community purchases of items such …
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From April 5, more employees can return to the workplace and splitting of teams will no longer be mandated. Co-chair of the COVID-19 multi-ministry task force Lawrence Wong announced today (March 24) that Singapore will move from the default working from home arrangement to a more “flexible and hybrid way” …
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