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When small, often well-loved, businesses shut citing rising rental costs – as Flor Patisserie did when it announced its Siglap outlet was closing after a 57 per cent rent hike – online reactions of sadness and anger tend to follow.Then come comments that this is just how the free market works: Rents go up when demand is high, and those who can’t pay must move on. And it is also the market that will punish landlords when no one else is p

Milestones are not simply markers of time. They are moments that invite reflection, to pause and acknowledge achievements with gratitude, and to look ahead with renewed perspective and determination.This year, Singapore celebrates its 60th anniversary, a remarkable testament to six decades of resilience, unity and transformation. The Singapore Corporate Awards (SCA) marks its 20th anniversary, cementing its place as the stage on which excellence

In 2024, the Singapore Governance and Transparency Index (SGTI) was re-introduced as a dynamic index designed to reflect continuous changes in sustainable corporate governance regulations and practices. The index placed greater emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG), increasing both the number of sustainability-related questions and its overall weighting.Building on this foundation, SGTI 2025 further expands this framework by inc