When Kinokuniya Singapore recently downsized its flagship store to make room for a café, the obituaries were already being written. Surely, it was the final nail in the coffin for the book industry in Singapore.  But Kenny Chan, the former senior director at Books Kinokuniya, does not agree. The man known as 'Mr Singapore Books' explains what the book business needs to do to remain relevant in the digital age.

When Kinokuniya Singapore recently downsized its flagship store to make room for a caf&eacute;, the obituaries were already being written. Surely, it was the final nail in the coffin for the book industry in Singapore.&nbsp; But Kenny Chan, the former senior director at Books Kinokuniya, does not agree. The&nbsp;man known as 'Mr Singapore Books' explains what the book business needs to do to remain relevant in the digital age.

Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys with their interesting mix of guests from 9 am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary by international journalists and tips on interesting places and exhibitions to catch in Singapore.

Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys with their interesting mix of guests from 9 am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary by international journalists and tips on interesting places and exhibitions to catch in Singapore.

Glenn van Zutphen on Saturday Mornings with Neil Humphreys

Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and his interesting mix of guests from 9am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary with international journalists and interesting places to visit in Singapore with award-winning author Neil Humphreys’ Beautiful Places.

Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and his interesting mix of guests from 9am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary with international journalists and interesting places to visit in Singapore with award-winning author Neil Humphreys&rsquo; Beautiful Places.

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