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Mobile local content firm eyes world stage
Cellcity wants to move its business into 50 cities globally.
Singapore aims to be 'Cannes of 3-D scene'
Host of world's first festival of such films expects to draw many trade visitors and fans.
S'porean wins China franchise award
'By winning this award, Albert has done Singapore proud by helping to place us on the franchise map of the world's most dynamic business centre.'
Sky or sea, engineering firm knows no boundaries
JEP makes successful transition from making aerospace parts to supporting oil exploration.
Maids today, business owners tomorrow
In a classroom with about 20 other foreign maids, she is learning how to craft a proposal to get a bank loan and to make a PowerPoint presentation.
Building on excellence - brick by brick
Lego Group CEO talks about why Lego can remain a hit over the next 50 years.
Big money from little suckers
Leeches might be loathsome but there is money to be made from them.
Waste to profit
Producing enough energy to power Jurong Island, making rubber footwear - these are just some possibilities for two S'pore-based companies in the business of recycling waste into products and energy.
Small is beautiful - and nimble
IT research firm Springboard exploits its low-cost set-up to tap into small markets.
Growing with bank's support
For BID Trading, financing has been relatively easy to cope with, leading the baby-product firm to prosper.
Cashing in on frozen yoghurt
Sales of the trendy dessert have skyrocketed and entrepreneurs are opening more outlets.
Striking out on its own pays off for machine repair firm
A management buyout by an MNC employee and his team led to the birth of SWTS. Last year, the company posted net profits of $5.3m.
Blazing a trail in business; loving mum, dedicated wife at home
Leaving her two young daughters and husband in Singapore, she went to Beijing in 1994 to help run the family business.
Eco-friendly food box wins inventor a green award
His firm is one of 4 honoured for green practices, innovations.
Venturing into F&B Biz: At the top of his Italian game
A savvy jewelry retailer has now turned into a restaurateur.
Venturing into F&B Biz: Fine dining without the snobbery
The Tippling Club is Spa Esprit group's first foray into fine dining.
Shining light of Bukit Timah
Ms Tan is the ultimate hands-on owner who welcomes diners.
Kopitiam aunty helps rent out taxis
Woman & dad help private taxi owners manage their vehicles.
Luxury living is her business
Ms Puspa Portier may frequently rub shoulders with VIPs but she's just a simple 'Malay girl at heart'.
Raising the bar
Taking over a thriving family-run wine business is no walk in the vineyard, says Clinton Ang, who is determined to push that legacy to greater heights.
Electronic dictionaries spell success for this firm
Innovation and customisation helped Besta Digitech expand its business into Malaysia and Indonesia. Its net profit last year was $1.5m, up 80% from the previous year.
Young parents turn entrepreneurs
Spurred by their own needs, these enterprising mums and dads are behind a boom in child-related businesses.
Macau's gambling icon going public
SJM is looking to raise more than HK$5 billion (S$876 million) for the shares. -AFP
'All-in-one' firm draws up plans to stay ahead of competition
It is not just an architectural company, it offers services that range from landscaping to graphic design. -ST
 
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