Liquidation

Nanyang Optical plans to enter into voluntary liquidation after 65 years; will close 4 of 6 stores

The eyecare chain’s remaining two stores, which are under franchise arrangements, will continue operating and are unaffected

The Autobahn group, which includes car-sharing service Shariot, has debts of more than S$300 million.

Autobahn group fallout tightens private-hire car financing, but COE premiums unlikely to fall

Increased scrutiny by banks and finance companies may not have a big impact on the larger, market-moving players

While many defaulted Chinese developers are wrapping up their restructurings, others are still facing liquidation risks as creditors grow weary of drawn-out debt talks.

Chinese builder Jingrui ordered to liquidate by Hong Kong court

The liquidation order underscores the perils developers continue to face as China remains mired in a deep property slump

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng warned that companies that “wilfully do not pay salaries despite having the means to do so” will be investigated and face action for breaching employment laws when they wind up.

260 workers receive S$600,000 in salary relief after their firms were wound up

The short-term relief fund is meant for employers unable to pay salary arrears due to business failure

Twelve Cupcakes, which suddenly ceased operations on Oct 29, has entered full liquidation as of Nov 24.

Twelve Cupcakes owes over S$1m to creditors; workers may get Oct salary in Q1 2026

Liquidators hope to pay October salaries for 80 staff in early 2026, subject to asset recoveries

Located in One Holland Village, the Art Works gallery has been emptied of its paintings and furniture.

Art Works collapse: Experts cite red flags in Singapore art investment firm’s promises

Guarantees of 6% return and ‘safe-haven’ asset claims were warning signs, as investors now fight to recover their belongings

The latest move comes as mm2 Asia attempts to reorganise its business and financial affairs, having received several payment demands from landlords of outlets of its failed cinema chain Cathay Cineplexes.

mm2 Asia seeks High Court moratorium amid doubts over entertainment group’s continued operations

It has applied for an order to prohibit current, pending or threatened proceedings from being commenced or continued against it

‘We don’t deserve this’: Twelve Cupcakes staff gather to seek recourse on salaries, CPF contributions

‘We don’t deserve this’: Twelve Cupcakes staff gather to seek recourse on salaries, CPF contributions

MOM investigating company’s non-payment of salaries and other potential breaches of the Employment Act

Twelve Cupcakes' sudden shuttering has created “significant uncertainty and distress” for those affected, including rank-and-file workers, executives and managers, says FDAWU.

‘Unacceptable and unfair’: Union raps Twelve Cupcakes for abrupt closure, axing of 80 workers

The Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union says it was not given advance notice even though the company was unionised

mm2 Asia said it needs more time before it can hold its annual general meeting amid liquidations of its cinema operations and audit delays.

mm2 Asia seeks another 90-day extension for AGM

More time is needed, given the liquidation of its cinema operations and audit delays, says the entertainment company