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After Oishi Pizza’s Demise, This 62-Year-Old Founder Now Has His Fingers in Japanese Pies

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by Hykel Quek May 28, 2023

The Solution For Muslims to Get Seats at Ramadan Bazaars to Break Their Fast? Just Ask.

The Solution For Muslims to Get Seats at Ramadan Bazaars to Break Their Fast? Just Ask.

Whatever happened to plain talking?

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The Price of Premium: Gryphon Tea’s Lim Tian Wee on Brewing a High-End Singapore Brand

Premium tea, premium founder.

by Hykel Quek April 2, 2023

IPS Makan Index 2.0: Singaporeans Don’t Like Being Told That Things Are Still Affordable

IPS Makan Index 2.0: Singaporeans Don’t Like Being Told That Things Are Still Affordable

An increase "by a small margin" is an increase nonetheless.

by Joy Lai March 16, 2023

Budget Meals at Coffee Shops Are Good. Transparent Mixed Rice Prices Are Better.

Budget Meals at Coffee Shops Are Good. Transparent Mixed Rice Prices Are Better.

by Kimberly Lim March 5, 2023

The Awkward Head Trip of a Farewell Party for *SCAPE McDonald’s

The Awkward Head Trip of a Farewell Party for *SCAPE McDonald’s

A farewell to a McDonald's outlet at *SCAPE is the perfect sendoff—and the final nail in the coffin—for a youth hub with an identity crisis.

by Hykel Quek February 28, 2023

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