Paige Lim
CORRESPONDENT
Paige Lim is a correspondent at The Business Times. She covers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and macroeconomics, with a focus on F&B and retail. She also contributes to the monthly Barfly column, which profiles home-grown craft cocktail bars.
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Amid global economic uncertainty, KSH Holdings doubles down on Singapore for growth
The construction and property group is eyeing more laboratory construction projects, given its strong track record in the sector
Singapore factory output rises 14.3% in November, moderating from October’s growth
Pharmaceuticals and electronics – exempt from US tariffs for now – lead growth
Singapore F&B players see stronger festive demand, but retailers report uneven spending
Hotels and restaurants have not had cutbacks in festive spending despite the challenging economic environment
Singapore’s key exports up 11.6% in November; economists say delayed impact of US tariffs could weigh on 2026 outlook
November’s jump was led by shipments of pharmaceuticals and supported by electronics
Young companies shine at the 2025 Emerging Enterprise Awards
Seven early-stage enterprises from Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong bagged top honours
Singapore’s 2026 visitor arrivals may fall short of pre-Covid levels, but tourist spending should keep rising: observers
Growth in tourism receipts will be fuelled by Mice visitors, alongside rising demand for wellness, medical services and experiential offerings
OG sues Hao Mart for alleged breach of Taste Orchard lease, seeks S$6.6 million in rent and other fees
Hao Mart denies these allegations and says that both parties had subsequently entered into a separate ‘oral agreement’, which OG in turn...
Honouring Singapore’s top 50 enterprises
AMID shifting global dynamics and economic uncertainty, Singapore’s top 50 private local companies were feted at the 31st edition of the Enterprise...
Asme launches programme to help SMEs form strategic partnerships; expands market access initiatives to Asia
For 2026, the association’s newly elected council will focus on helping tap inorganic growth opportunities and enter new markets
Meet Casper, your shape-shifting cocktail bar
Beyond its reference to the fictional friendly ghost, this multifunctional venue channels a spirit of adaptability and experimentation
