Tessa Oh
CORRESPONDENT
Tessa Oh is a correspondent at The Business Times. She covers Singapore macroeconomics and government policy, with a focus on manufacturing, manpower, and the legal sector. Tessa was previously a journalist at TODAY, covering healthcare.
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CapitaLand Malaysia Trust to acquire five industrial facilities in Johor for RM220.8 million
The properties are strategically located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone to capitalise on rising demand
Cathay Photo bets on e-commerce to keep 66-year-old family business clicking
Its third-generation leadership hopes the SG Heritage Business scheme will provide guidance on operation and transformation
Singapore retail sales growth picks up to 4.5% in October
Most retail categories record higher sales, led by watches and jewellery, as well as recreational goods
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Delegation Meeting with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Prime Minister Anwar](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1f1cf7549972e46176b20d175103afeb9c13248334eb51e722a9edc55693be8e?w=480&h=600&dpr=1&f=webp)
Singapore, Malaysia to work on cross-border links with improved taxi scheme, co-located RTS clearance
Malaysia agrees to Singapore’s proposal to open consulates in Sabah and Sarawak, deepening ties between both nations
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The Republic may not have a major player to call its own, but licensing deals and early-stage breakthroughs can still count as...
Swee Choon plans Philippines expansion in push to be dimsum’s quick-service king
Having built a strong base of Filipino customers in Singapore, the family business is looking into franchise partnerships
Thinking big: E50 winners pursue growth amid economic storms
This year’s winners demonstrate how Singapore’s small to mid-sized companies are staying competitive by seeking new markets, customers and strategic capital to...
77-year-old Poh Heng gets a modern makeover
The heritage jeweller, which ranks first in the Enterprise 50 Awards, is winning over younger shoppers with new offerings
Singapore eldercare startup Aire eyes Malaysia expansion as revenue hits seven figures
Within two years, it has secured shelf space for its adult incontinence products in 100 outlets including FairPrice and Sheng Siong
Tariff pressures leave GP Industries hunting growth in new niches
Battery-maker will pivot to own brands and product innovation to drive growth, amid rising costs and brutal price competition
