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Hawker stall White Bar at Hong Lim Market serves zesty tea drinks and matcha lattes

(From left) Hojicha Latte, Strawberry Matcha Latte and Passion Fruit Lemon Tea at White Bar at Hong Lim Market and Food Centre.

The customer is king: How this credo is paying off for several Singapore food brands

(Clockwise from left) The Soup Spoon's founders Andrew Chan and Anna Lim, PlayMade co-founders Crystal Wee, Tan Guo Rong and Amanda Poo, and Select Group's co-founder Jack Tan.

Popular bubble tea chain Hollin appears to have shut most outlets in Singapore

Hollin's outlet in Punggol Plaza appeared to be its only remaining store in Singapore as at Jan 12.

Chagee and Sanrio tie-up to offer new drink, exclusive Hello Kitty merchandise from Dec 12

The milk tea chain will also be hosting the Chagee Loves Hello Kitty pop-up from Dec 13 to Dec 22 in Singapore.

New bubble tea brand Cai Ca replaces 6 Gong Cha outlets, launches soya milk tea line

Mr Kang Puay Seng (middle) said he found himself at a crossroads when Gong Cha’s Singapore franchise ended at the end of September.

Tea chain Chagee sticking to high prices despite sales plunge

Chagee has rolled out a line of extracted brewed teas and cha lattes at prices double or even triple what other chains charge for their discounted drinks.

Asia Future Summit 2025

Consumers driven by gratification and experience, not just cost, say Asian brand leaders

(From left) Ms Cheryl Cheong of Samsung Electronics Singapore, Ms Li Simeng of Chagee and Mr Lien Choong Luen of Gojek in a panel discussion moderated by ST associate editor Jeremy Au Yong.

Gong Cha relaunch: Case seeking clarity on prepaid cards, timeline for reopening in Singapore

Case is also requesting that the company provide a clearer timeline on when the franchise will reopen in Singapore.

‘Not goodbye, but see you soon’: Gong Cha to relaunch in S’pore in 2026, says global CEO

Gong cha Global said it has decided not to renew its current agreement with its incumbent Master franchisee.

Gong Cha ceases operations in S’pore, shuts all stores islandwide

The Gong Cha outlet at Bugis Junction was shut when ST visited on Oct 2, with its signage covered with red paper.

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