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The Chinese Are Makaning us!
By 1M65  •  August 28, 2026
Chinese Companies Are Taking Over? Can Singapore Businesses Survive? Business closures in Singapore have jumped nearly 13%, and one sector is being hit especially hard. Construction company closures surged by almost 47%, even though demand remains strong. Why? According to industry players quoted in this report, many smaller local contractors are facing intense competition from new foreign entrants, with many of these companies coming from China. Combined with rising labour costs, higher material prices, tight financing and razor-thin margins, many Singapore SMEs are finding it increasingly difficult to survive. But is this simply healthy competition, or does Singapore need to rethink how local businesses compete in an increasingly global marketplace? In this video, I analyse: - Why business closures are rising - Why construction has become the hardest-hit sector - The growing impact of Chinese competition - Why many F&B businesses are also disappearing - What Singapore businesses must do to survive This isn't about blaming any country. Competition is a reality of business. The real question is whether Singapore companies can adapt before it's too late. If you enjoy balanced analysis on investing, economics and Singapore's future, please Like, Subscribe and share this video. #Singapore #China #SME #Business #Construction #Economy #Investing #Entrepreneurship #1M65 #Finance #ChineseCompanies #SingaporeBusiness #EconomicAnalysis #StockMarket #BusinessNews...
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By 1M65
Loo founded the Non-Profit 1M65 Movement and was one of the few non-civil servants to receive the Public Sector Transformation Award in 2018 for his 1M65 efforts. Kate, Loo’s daughter, is a 19-year-old finance guru wannabe. If you’d like to hear more from Loo and Kate on Personal Finance, please join the 1M65 Telegram Discussion Group or watch their entertaining Youtube channel.
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