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Nanyang Optical's outlet at The Clementi Mall is one of the brand's two remaining stores that will continue operating.

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

This new programme “aims to facilitate the orderly winding up of non-viable or dormant businesses to have better recovery outcomes for viable ones”, said Ministry of Law.

Insolvency programme for micro, small companies to be revamped with simpler criteria, streamlined processes

The new programme will become a permanent feature of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018

EnterpriseSG chairman Lee Chuan Teck notes that the scale of transformative projects in 2025 have shrunk, as smaller companies were careful about embarking on initiatives that require large investments and capital expenditures.

Singapore firms could grow revenue by S$12.3 billion with EnterpriseSG support in 2025, down from 2024

10,000 skilled jobs are also expected to be created through transformative projects undertaken by 2,400 companies last year

Go-Genie’s founder and CEO Ang Ming Cong says the partnership offers “plug-and-play access to international markets, without the need for heavy capital investment or complex overseas set-ups”.

Go-Genie partners South Korea’s LX Pantos to help SMEs scale logistics globally

This provides firms access to 380 networks across more than 36 countries and 300 offices

There were no signs of operations at Taste Orchard when BT visited on Jan 22.

High Court grants OG possession of Taste Orchard under consent order

Master tenant Hao Mart and its subtenants have already vacated the mall’s premises, BT understands

There is a "sustained demand for capability-building and transformation" in Singapore, says SBF.

SBF sees a 70% surge in businesses seeking support amid rising trade tensions

The chamber’s total membership is up 7% and now stands at 34,200

A separate business outlook poll by OCBC has revealed that nearly one in two business owners expect the outlook for the next six months to improve.

Singapore SMEs stay expansionary in Q4 2025, though growth likely to ease in near term: OCBC

Higher operating costs, stronger market competition in the region and ongoing economic uncertainty were cited as headwinds in 2026

Kwong Cheong Thye's fifth-generation leaders Alvin Choo (right), head of business development, and Allan Choo, head of operations.

New factory helps 133-year-old sauce maker Kwong Cheong Thye ramp up exports, sell more at home

The family-owned brand, now led by its fifth generation, is seeing rapidly growing overseas demand for its soya sauce

Currently, foreign taxis may drop off and pick up passengers only at Ban San Street Terminal (above) in Singapore and Larkin Sentral Terminal in Johor Bahru.

Licensed cross-border taxis from Malaysia will require ERP 2.0 units, tamper-proof plates for Singapore entry

Acting Transport Minister adds that LTA will continue to enforce against illegal point-to-point transport services

Under the new framework, the Republic aims to produce 20% of its fibre consumption by 2035 – covering leafy and fruited vegetables, bean sprouts and mushrooms.

Singapore’s revised food targets prioritise scalable, efficient production

Details on support schemes for farmers will be announced at MSE’s upcoming Committee of Supply debate

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