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Eugene Lee, chief marketing officer of Chagee (Asia-Pacific), says that even though tea is the world's second-most consumed beverage, it has not experienced “the same lifestyle elevation or premiumisation” that coffee has.

‘We’re not a bubble tea brand’: Chagee aims to double Asia-Pacific footprint to 600 stores by 2027

Localisation and securing prime store locations are key priorities as the brand expands in the region, says its Apac CMO

An ageing population, shifting workforce aspirations and the sheer challenge of running a company have highlighted the issue of leadership succession. 

Higher bar, talent crunch complicate Singapore SMEs’ succession plans

For ageing towkays, finding the right successor may prove harder than before, observers say

Jerome Seow (left) and Claire Francis, co-founders of Fresher Performance Meals. The home-grown meal prep services provider has seen sales grow more than 50% annually since 2019.

Track your macros: Meal prep delivery services see gains in Singapore, amid health and fitness boom

Much of the demand has been fuelled by a new generation of consumers who are more informed about nutrition and portion control, players say

The index is compiled from transactional data of more than 100,000 OCBC SME customers in Singapore, each with annual revenue of up to S$30 million.

Singapore SMEs extend growth streak in Q1, but Middle East war clouds outlook: OCBC

Growth for the quarter is broad-based, supported by SMEs in domestic-facing and outward-oriented industries

COO Pooja Patodia says the pre-school wants to “nurture the children’s self-expression, confidence and emotional quotient to get them used to the big world”.

Little Paddington eyes Spark certification for all 10 branches within the next three years

Private pre-school operator’s revenue up 20% in 2025 thanks to higher enrolment numbers, says its chief operating officer

Joseph Ryan (left) and Stephen Dunstan co-founded Hit Refresh in 2021 to address what they saw as fundamental inefficiencies in the traditional F&B model.

A broken F&B model and Hit Refresh’s bid to reset it with freshpod kiosks

Through this initiative, the startup is rethinking how meals are prepared and served

In a landscape of mega-brands and massive chains, it is also independent micro-SMEs that give a city its character.
THINKING ALOUD

In defence of dreaming small: micro-SMEs in the modern city

Singapore needs to nurture local champions for the global stage – but can afford to have some that stay home, too

Wenny Lim, HomePay co-founder and COO, says the app "protects millions of dollars in renovation payments weekly because renovation contracts are not small in value”.

Local fintech startup HomePay looks to bring greater security to Singapore’s renovation industry

Its mobile app reduces the risk of scams by protecting homeowners through an escrow-payment system

E50 Award winners for 2025 with guest of honour Josephine Teo, minister for digital development and information (front row, eighth from left), as well as organisers and sponsors.
ENTERPRISE 50

Applications open for Enterprise 50 Awards 2026 nominations

This year’s theme is ‘Future-Proofing Growth Through Innovation’

A Twelve Cupcakes outlet at Chinatown Point seen on Oct 30, 2025.

Twelve Cupcakes staff to recover part of unpaid salaries from end-March: F&B union

The Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union says it has been assisting affected members since October 2025

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