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Large crowds from S'pore to JB over long weekend, but stores report less-than-expected bump in sales
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (360+ words) There were fewer crowds than anticipated, according to some JB business owners. Despite the stream of visitors travelling from Singapore to Johor Bahru (JB) over the three-day National Day weekend, several JB businesses reported underwhelming sales. There were long queues…...
Japan Home stores in S'pore reopen after handover to company behind Valu$
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (295+ words) The chain's parent company says it is in a three-year franchise agreement. Top image via Google Maps Japan Home stores in Singapore have reopened days after several were found shuttered or closed for stocktaking, with Valu$ goods appearing on the…...
US govt debt exceeds S$50.8 trillion mark for 1st time in history
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (298+ words) Factors contributing to high spending include the U.S.'s war on Iran. Images via Google Maps & The White House The U.S.'s national debt has soared past US$40 trillion (S$50.8 trillion), the highest number in the country's history. The record number on…...
5 Japan Home stores in S'pore shutter, staff say other stores to be converted to Valu$: BT
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (466+ words) Japan Home's losses after tax had more than doubled to S$2.3 million in the financial year ending in April 2025. Home goods chain Japan Home has closed some of its outlets since June, but may reopen some through joint management with…...
Over S$1.9 million beauty prepayment losses reported in 1st half of 2026, nearly 18 times more than year before: CASE
1+ week, 3+ day ago (623+ words) Most complaints were about beauty businesses failing to honour contractual obligations, such as after sudden closures. Consumer complaints against the beauty industry rose to 1,124 over the first half of 2026, the most reported among Singapore industries to the Consumers Association of…...
Enjoy S$61 eVouchers, Sheng Siong vouchers & more at Changi City Point, The Clementi Mall, KINEX for National Day month
2+ week, 6+ day ago (823+ words) Images via Elegant Group Planning to shop during the month of National Day? Here’s something you can look forward to. The Elegant Group will be celebrating Singapore’s 61st National Day with various special promotions, perks and rewards from Jul. 31 to Aug....
S’pore recruiter, 42, says companies are letting go of S’porean workers as foreigners 'hungrier"
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (411+ words) A recruiter warned that companies are letting go of Singaporeans in favour of hiring workers overseas as they are “hungrier”. The claim was made in a podcast episode on CNA uploaded on Apr. 30, featuring guest speaker Shulin Lee, a 42-year-old…...
Sheng Siong to 'do its best' to keep essential items available & affordable despite Middle East conflict
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (535+ words) The group also does not foresee any major disruptions to supply. Local supermarket chain Sheng Siong said it will do its best to keep essential items available and competitively priced, even as the Middle East conflict puts upward pressure on…...