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Founder Jane Hia says: “A lot of activity centres don’t offer food, and a lot of cafes aren’t kid-friendly. We wanted to be that space that does both.”

Kith Cafe grows up with its customers

The cafe has gone kid-friendly, carving out a niche in related offerings and events

In 2013, Vanessa Kenchington opened Plain Vanilla's second outlet in Tiong Bahru. This outlet is 10 times the size of its first.

Plain Vanilla aims to be known not just for cupcakes, but as a lifestyle brand

After 13 years, it is seeking investors for its next stage of growth

In 2009, couple Dawn Wee and Damien Koh opened Joe & Dough in the CBD. Since then, they have expanded their business in Singapore and moved into Indonesia.

Beyond coffee, Joe & Dough serves up wholesale bakes and new formats overseas

The Singapore cafe chain is trying out bigger ideas in Indonesia

Darren Lee, general manager, Lee Wee & Brothers; Angeline Tan, managing director, Lee Wee & Brothers

How this otah business is rebranding heritage for the younger generation

Lee Wee & Brothers has introduced ready-to-eat meals and fusion treats such as otah croquettes, fries and sandwiches

When Au Wei Sheng (left) and  Calvyn Ng took over, they introduced a round version of the pancake, which they named the “Munchi pancake". 

Munchi Pancakes modernises traditional min jiang kueh as a ‘national snack’

Having expanded to 26 outlets in Singapore, the family business is planning for 20 more and an eventual push into the region

South-east Asia is an underserved market for golf, says Matthew Rigby, Rapsodo’s director for international markets.

Singapore-based engineers help golfers around the world improve their swing

Players use Rapsodo’s monitors to get performance data, which they can send to coaches

Each autonomous mobile robot can carry up to 300 kg and travels at a speed of up to 84 metres per minute.

Marina Bay Sands deploys autonomous robots for back-of-house deliveries

The initiative is a first in Singapore’s hospitality sector and has reduced labour dependency by 30%

Loh Guo Pei, the son of Hong Seafood's founder, Loh Par Hong, joined the company in 2009, and transformed its business model, sourcing directly from suppliers overseas.

Hong Seafood casts a wider net with its own brands

The frozen seafood distributor exports to over 10 countries

About a fifth of Singapore's workforce participates in SkillsFuture-supported training each year. Many go on to secure better jobs with higher pay, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at SkillsFuture’s 10th anniversary event.

SkillsFuture movement must make training easier to access, relevant to industry: PM Wong

More initiatives to be launched in the year of its 10th anniversary