The Business Times

Lee Kok How

Singapore’s challenge is rediscovering its own retail identity, not fighting e-commerce, says the writer.
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Singapore retail needs a rethink, not a eulogy

The country lacks neither talent nor infrastructure. What it needs is orchestration to drive retail’s next chapter

In May 2025, despite a sharp 35 per cent drop in exports to the US, China's overall exports rose 4.8 per cent year on year. From being Beijing’s largest trading partner, it is gradually becoming just one of many customers.
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China didn’t just survive decoupling, it turned it into strategy

For foreign investors and policymakers, the lesson is clear – while one side drew lines, the other built bridges

Unlike larger business groups or private equity, which often prioritise integration and profit, ETA acquirers are vested in the cultural fit and strategic vision of the business.
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Transforming opportunities: Why ETA is key for Singapore’s next-gen enterpreneurs

Particularly for legacy businesses grappling with succession issues, Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) helps ensure continuity, not just in operations but also ethos

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