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EXPLORE | 18 September 2025

Sweet Expansion at Home: Oblong Ice Cream Opens Franchise Opportunities in Singapore!

Singapore’s dessert scene just got more exciting! After making waves with its unique Oblong Loaded Waffle, Oblong Ice Cream—a homegrown brand that

NEWS | 4 July 2022

Indian Eyewear Giant Lenskart Acquires Majority Stake In Japanese Eyewear Brand Owndays

Lenskart has acquired a majority stake in Japan’s D2C eyewear brand Owndays. The strategic deal will create one of Asia’s largest online eyewear retailers.

NEWS | 29 June 2022

Osaka Court Discards Claim That 7-Eleven Unjustly Terminated A Franchise Contract

The Osaka District Court dismissed a lawsuit claiming that 7-Eleven Japan Co unjustly terminated its contract with a convenience store franchisee.

NEWS | 29 June 2022

S$132 Million Handed Out To More Than 40,000 Small Businesses In Singapore

More than 40000 small businesses that were hit hard by the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic received up to S$10,000 last week under the Small Business Recovery Grant.

SPOTLIGHT | 24 June 2022

Red SchoolHouse: Settling The Heart, Defining Your Child

A top choice for discerning parents in Singapore for high-quality pre-school education, the institution puts great emphasis on character development and soft skill development.