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Little Paddington eyes Spark certification for all 10 branches within the next three years

Private pre-school operator’s revenue up 20% in 2025 thanks to higher enrolment numbers, says its chief operating officer

Pooja Patodia, Chief Operating Officer, Little Paddington
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A broken F&B model and Hit Refresh’s bid to reset it with freshpod kiosks

Through this initiative, the startup is rethinking how meals are prepared and served

L to R: Joseph Ryan, Co-Founder, Hit Refresh; Stephen Dunstan, Co-Founder, Hit Refresh
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THINKING ALOUD

In defence of dreaming small: micro-SMEs in the modern city

Singapore needs to nurture local champions for the global stage – but can afford to have some that stay home, too

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Local fintech startup HomePay looks to bring greater security to Singapore’s renovation industry

Its mobile app reduces the risk of scams by protecting homeowners through an escrow-payment system

Wenny Lim, Founder, HomePay
Enterprise 50
ENTERPRISE 50

Applications open for Enterprise 50 Awards 2026 nominations

This year’s theme is ‘Future-Proofing Growth Through Innovation’

E50 winners, guest of honour, Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information (front row, eighth from left); organisers and sponsor of the E50 gala event, gathering at the end of the evening’s programme. The 31st edition of the Enterprise 50 (E50) Awards at Resorts World Convention Centre on Nov 24, 2025.