Singaporeans abroad set up thriving food ventures serving up cheese, laksa and chicken rice
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Singaporeans (clockwise from top left) Hakim Halim, Jeanne Ng, Ang Shiok Teng and Doreen Wong are making waves with their food abroad.
PHOTOS: COURTESY OF HAKIM HALIM, JEANNE NG, ANG SHIOK TENG AND DOREEN WONG.
SINGAPORE – Different reasons took them overseas, but these Singaporeans have one thing in common: They set up thriving small businesses, despite having zero experience in the food and beverage industry.
Award-winning cheesemonger Hakim Halim, 34, who went to Melbourne to further his studies, was an online marketeer before venturing into running a deli. He now champions artisanal Australian cheese at his shop at Queen Victoria Market.