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Regional scale trumps immediate yield in Asia’s QSR sector
Regional scale trumps immediate yield in Asia’s QSR sector
Chinese QSR brands have opened around 6,000 outlets across Southeast Asia.
APAC QSR leaders shift focus to culture and collaboration in 2026
Growth ranked as the top priority for only a small fraction of leaders.
Health-conscious trends steer product development in F&B companies
Plant-based and functional foods are growing fast.
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT eyes $900m boost through equity fundraising
The equity issuance includes placement and preferential offering.
LREIT amends $120m facility into green revolving credit line
Its trustee signs an agreement to revise the multi-currency revolving facility.
CLAR to invest $1.4b in Singapore assets, Japan data centre stake
The REIT enters Greater Osaka with a $620.7 m deal for a 49% stake in the centre.
Ransomware groups surge as July attacks hit Singapore
ThreatBook 2025 report shows tech and finance hit hardest in mid-year breach wave.
Tiger Woods-backed Sun Day Red trademark upheld in Singapore dispute with Puma
IPOS dismissed Puma’s challenge, ruling Tiger logo is not likely to confuse consumers with Puma design.
Nearly half of Gen Z employees disengaged as they demand more structure
Clearer expectations and mentor access cited as key needs for early-career staff.
Soon Hock completes sale of Kaki Bukit property to Bright Oasis
This follows the earlier announcements regarding the property’s disposal.
CBRE labels Singapore ‘Most Reliable’ as CapitaLand Ascendas REIT spends $1.41b
Loh Lee Fen cited Singapore’s economic fundamentals and political stability driving industrial deals.
Computers and peripherals top FDI returns with 299.2% surge
Banks and Non-Freight Water Transport Services followed, according to a Briefcase Index report.
Etiqa and AIA expand Takaful access via 6,300 agents
It allows Takaful offerings to reach both Muslim and non-Muslim customers in Singapore.
AI integration and job security take centre stage in finance recruitment: Hays
Job seekers also expect a 10% pay rise when switching roles.
QSR brands double down on consistency as price increases hit limits across Asia
Frequent pricing swings strain loyalty as consumers tire of ongoing market changes.
Gov’t eyes mandatory green plates for EVs to manage fire risks
Authorities have started a month-long consultation on three EV plate designs for first responder visibility.
Actis anchors green push via 90% stake in 800 Super
The Singapore-based firm provides waste management and public cleaning.
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