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vulcanpost.com | Jayme Teo
CHAGEE Singapore officially launched its signing store at the National University of Singapore (NUS) today (June 19). Located at NUS Yusof Ishak House, the store is fully operated by 14 deaf and hard-of-hearing baristas through a partnership with SG Enable and the Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf). This is CHAGEE's first signing concept in Southeast Asia, following the opening of three similar stores in Mainland China.
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1 week ago | 
msn.com | Jayme Teo
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1 week ago | 
vulcanpost.com | Jayme Teo
Everyone has their obsessions, and for a growing number of Singaporeans, that obsession comes in the form of blind box collectibles. From snaking queues at launches to a human-sized Labubu auctioned for S$193,000, the Pop Mart phenomenon has taken off in a big way. With its rise, a new type of fan has emerged: one who not only collects but also resells.
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msn.com | Jayme Teo
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vulcanpost.com | Jayme Teo
One of the many things to do when visiting South Korea is to take photos at their self-photobooths-and Keith Kok did just that during his graduation trip to the country in 2022. But what was a simple, fun activity with friends led him down a rabbit hole driven by intrigue, and he decided to bring a similar experience to Singapore: Solace Studios. The business offers wallet-friendly and accessible self-photobooth experiences, with pricing starting at just S$10 for two photo strips or one print.
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2 weeks ago | 
vulcanpost.com | Jayme Teo
As one of the people behind Common Man Coffee Roasters with 18 years of experience in F&B under her belt, one might think that Daphne Phee would be sick of coffee. Turns out she can't get enough, and believes that there's space for a "fourth wave" coffee culture-one that combines "speciality coffee craftsmanship with culinary innovation, new techniques and multi-sensory experiences."A lot of big words there, but what does it mean? Daphne's answer lies in Big Short Coffee.
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msn.com | Jayme Teo
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2 weeks ago | 
vulcanpost.com | Jayme Teo
Japanese ramen chain Kanada-Ya has closed all three outlets in Singapore, following continued financial losses, The Straits Times reported today (June 12). The announcement follows its parent company, Aspen Group, revealing plans to wind up the business in a bourse filing to the Singapore Exchange on June 11.
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2 weeks ago | 
vulcanpost.com | Jayme Teo
When I went to McDonald's as a child, the Happy Meal was a highlight, not just for the nuggets, but for the surprise toy inside. The thrill of not knowing what I'd get-and the hope of scoring the one I really wanted-felt like winning the lottery. Two decades on, that same "lucky draw" excitement has been reinvented for adults through Pop Mart blind boxes, which are now selling like hotcakes around the world.
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3 weeks ago | 
vulcanpost.com | Jayme Teo
From fluffy pancakes at Fluff Stack to the Instagrammable buns of America's Eggslut, some of the most beloved F&B names have folded under pressure in Singapore. But while these brands have shuttered, a quiet counter-movement was brewing-right in our HDB corridors and landed homes. Home-based cafés are flourishing, offering iced lattes and sourdough buns from dining tables and makeshift counters.
