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Welcome boost to hawker trade

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Aspiring hawkers are getting more opportunities to test the waters before taking on the trade.

Last week, the National Environment Agency launched its Incubation Stall Programme, where those without any prior experience can rent hawker stalls at half the market rate.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 26, 2018, with the headline Welcome boost to hawker trade. Subscribe