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Tainted baby milk hits French billionaire clan’s powerful dairy empire

Lactalis announced its baby formula recall on Jan 21 and the spotlight is turning to its controlling family.
Lactalis announced its baby formula recall on Jan 21 and the spotlight is turning to its controlling family.

KFC-parent Yum Brands tops same-store sales estimates as diners seek value meals

Yum Brands said it would complete its strategic review of the Pizza Hut brand in 2026.
Yum Brands said it would complete its strategic review of the Pizza Hut brand in 2026.

US patisserie Lady M returns to S’pore with pop-up at United Square, permanent store to follow

Lady M's outlet in Jewel Changi Airport on Jan 12, 2026. The brand will re-open a permanent store there.
Lady M's outlet in Jewel Changi Airport on Jan 12, 2026. The brand will re-open a permanent store there.

Japan’s green tea exports hit record high in 2025 amid growing demand

An industry group said the last time exports exceeded 10,000 tonnes was about 70 years ago.
An industry group said the last time exports exceeded 10,000 tonnes was about 70 years ago.

Lolla restaurant, which made Asia’s 50 Best list, to close on Feb 14 after 14 years

Lolla in Ann Siang Road will be closing on Feb 14.
Lolla in Ann Siang Road will be closing on Feb 14.

Thailand’s coffee giants to halve default sugar levels in major health drive

Beginning Feb 11, any customer ordering a “normal sweetness” beverage will automatically receive a drink containing only 50 per cent of the original sugar recipe.
Beginning Feb 11, any customer ordering a “normal sweetness” beverage will automatically receive a drink containing only 50 per cent of the original sugar recipe.

Is caviar from China any good? Find out at a sturgeon farm run by the world’s largest producer

A grown sturgeon in Kaluga Queen’s land farm in Quzhou and chicken nuggets topped with caviar, one of the snacks you can try at Kaluga Queen’s experience store in Quzhou.
A grown sturgeon in Kaluga Queen’s land farm in Quzhou and chicken nuggets topped with caviar, one of the snacks you can try at Kaluga Queen’s experience store in Quzhou.

CEO of mala chain A Hot Hideout, 26, diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer

Founder and chief executive of Singaporean-style mala chain A Hot Hideout, Mr Lee Ray Sheng, has been diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer.
Founder and chief executive of Singaporean-style mala chain A Hot Hideout, Mr Lee Ray Sheng, has been diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer.

Good food, better value: Wine bars in Singapore up their game

Les Climats (left), a wine and cheese shop in Tessensohn Rd and Wildcard, a bistro-cum-wine bar in Furama RiverFront.
Les Climats (left), a wine and cheese shop in Tessensohn Rd and Wildcard, a bistro-cum-wine bar in Furama RiverFront.

Better work-life balance: S’porean mum runs baking business from JB rental home

Ms Nur Syafawani, 30, is a mother of three young kids aged 12, 9 and 3, and small bakery business owner.
Ms Nur Syafawani, 30, is a mother of three young kids aged 12, 9 and 3, and small bakery business owner.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.