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SPOTLIGHT | 14 November 2025
From a Small Dream to a Big Movement: The Story Behind Smashed
Some brands start with capital. Others start with credentials. Smashed started with heart.
NEWS | 25 July 2022
55% Of Malaysians Now Pay Cashless As E-Wallets See Major Surge In F&B and Retail
55% of Malaysians have used cashless payments in the past three months, and the adoption of cashless transactions is becoming more prevalent as e-wallets make inroads into F&B and retail.
NEWS | 19 July 2022
Korea’s GS25 To Enter Malaysian Convenience Store Market With KK Group
One of Korea’s top convenience store chains, GS25, is now entering the Malaysian convenience store business in search of new growth markets in Southeast Asia.
NEWS | 19 July 2022
Accor And Sunmei Set To Roll Out More Than 400 New Mövenpick Hotels Across China
Accor, a world leader in hospitality, recently signed a master franchise agreement with Sunmei Digital Intelligence Group to open and develop more than 400 ‘Mövenpick by Accor’ hotels across China.
SPOTLIGHT | 15 July 2022
Springleaf Prata Place: A Michelin-recommended Innovative Eatery
Springleaf Prata Place is a Michelin-recommended prata eatery in Singapore with a cult-like following for its innovative pratas each year.
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SUCCESS | 20 November 2025
Omoté: Singapore’s Beloved Modern Japanese Eatery Lands in the Philippines
SPOTLIGHT | 14 November 2025
From a Small Dream to a Big Movement: The Story Behind Smashed
SUCCESS | 6 November 2025
From Gold Shop to Convenience Stores: Mr. Nallakaruppan’s 23-Year Journey with 7-Eleven
EXPLORE | 18 September 2025
Sweet Expansion at Home: Oblong Ice Cream Opens Franchise Opportunities in Singapore!
