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Fluff Bakery, a popular dessert shop in Singapore, will cease operations next month following a nearly 12-year run. “It has been tough for a couple of years now and we just can’t keep afloat anymore,” the store wrote last week in an Instagram post announcing its closure. “It’s been such a bittersweet journey for almost 12 …

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Durian export prices have risen by 20% from last month as supply dwindles amid the government’s intensified efforts to comply with China’s quality requirements. Prices of Monthong durian, a Thai variety grown in Vietnam, have jumped by 15-20% to VND80,000-90,000 (US$3.04-3.42) per kilogram. Vietnamese Ri 6 prices remain stable at VND40,000-42,0000. Earlier this year Vietnamese …

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Bing Kee Cha Dong, a beloved eatery that has served generations of Hong Kong customers for more than 70 years, announced last week it would suspend operations indefinitely due to “staff shortage and lack of manpower.” Famous for its authentic Hong Kong–style milk tea, once listed by CNN as one of the city’s top four, the stall …

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