Daily Briefing: Is Singapore still relevant after 50? Taste for nostalgia hits local dining scene

And landlords' woes continue.

• As Singapore ramps up to its 50th birthday celebrations on August 9th, the politicians and economists have all given their views about post-50 Singapore, from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s interview with TIME to the Economist Special Report on Singapore and many more. But what about the viewpoint of Singapore entrepreneurs, especially tech entrepreneurs in this digital age? Will Singapore still be relevant in the next 50 years to ASEAN and the world? Why is this so important for Singapore entrepreneurs to understand this? Read more here.

• Singapore's neighborhood food courts, or hawker centers, are its claim to fame in the foodie world. But a new breed of modern food and beverage (F&B) ventures serving up traditional fare could fortify the city-state's status as a gastronomic hub. Find out more here.

• Apartment vacancy rates in Singapore are almost at a 10-year high, with about 9.2 percent of units sitting empty in Q2 2015, the highest since a 9.8 percent rate was recorded in end-2005. Read more here.

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