Global swine fever outbreaks set to push up pork prices in Singapore

Importers here said that while existing agreements have allowed them to absorb the increases so far, consumers should prepare to fork out more in the coming months. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
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SINGAPORE - That plate of char siu or roast pork rice may soon cost more.

Pork prices in Singapore are set to rise as the pig disease sweeping through Asia continues to disrupt global supply.

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