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Business expansion

For nimble SMEs, AI can be a weapon and not a barrier

Small and medium-sized enterprises are often nimbler, closer to the ground, and less burdened by sprawling legacy processes. When the foundations are right, they can move fast, says the writer.
Small and medium-sized enterprises are often nimbler, closer to the ground, and less burdened by sprawling legacy processes. When the foundations are right, they can move fast, says the writer.

AI ‘godfather’ raises $1.3 billion for start-up with Singapore as key base

Former Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun says fears that the technology will replace humans is a "fantasy".
Former Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun says fears that the technology will replace humans is a "fantasy".

Aggressive push to help firms internationalise; new district will connect Woodlands to JS-SEZ

Artist’s impression of the Woodlands Gateway district, which will be connected to the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.
Artist’s impression of the Woodlands Gateway district, which will be connected to the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.

Singapore retailer Mustafa said to be facing challenges in opening Johor Bahru store

India seeks Singapore capital to fuel its ambitious private space sector

Dr Pawan Goenka was in Singapore on Feb 3 for Singapore’s inaugural Space Summit to generate interest in India’s space start-ups among local investors.
Dr Pawan Goenka was in Singapore on Feb 3 for Singapore’s inaugural Space Summit to generate interest in India’s space start-ups among local investors.

Aster to complete Singapore refinery expansion, berth works in second half of 2026

Aster expects to complete several projects in the second half of 2026 to raise its refining capacity at Pulau Bukom and import oil on supertankers to lower costs.
Aster expects to complete several projects in the second half of 2026 to raise its refining capacity at Pulau Bukom and import oil on supertankers to lower costs.

Playbook launched for Singapore manufacturers looking to expand into Johor

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone playbook was launched by Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) president Lennon Tan (fourth from left) and Minister of State for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang (fourth from right) at the SMF manufacturing day summit on Jan 30.
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone playbook was launched by Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) president Lennon Tan (fourth from left) and Minister of State for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang (fourth from right) at the SMF manufacturing day summit on Jan 30.

11,700 firms supported by EnterpriseSG in 2025 amid tariffs and disruptions

EnterpriseSG chairman Lee Chuan Teck (right) and managing director Cindy Khoo at the EnterpriseSG’s Annual Media Briefing on Jan 27.
EnterpriseSG chairman Lee Chuan Teck (right) and managing director Cindy Khoo at the EnterpriseSG’s Annual Media Briefing on Jan 27.

From MSG to microchips: The lesser-known side hustles of Japanese legacy brands

The dominant narrative suggests that Japanese brands are losing their lustre to regional challengers such as China and South Korea.
The dominant narrative suggests that Japanese brands are losing their lustre to regional challengers such as China and South Korea.

Universal Studios in early planning stages for theme park in Saudi Arabia, WSJ reports

Universal Studios is in early planning stages to build a new theme park in Saudi Arabia.
Universal Studios is in early planning stages to build a new theme park in Saudi Arabia.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.