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Owners of Elba tumble dryer model EBD 602S urged to halt use after string of fire incidents

The Consumer Product Safety Office has received reports of six fire incidents involving the tumble dryer model over the past five months.
The Consumer Product Safety Office has received reports of six fire incidents involving the tumble dryer model over the past five months.

Competition authority seeks public views on Eneos Apac’s proposed acquisition of Chevron Singapore

Chevron Singapore operates under the Caltex brand for retail petrol and diesel.
Chevron Singapore operates under the Caltex brand for retail petrol and diesel.

Competition watchdog acts against fake review provider, 45 businesses for fabricating online reviews

Screengrab images show businesses purchasing fake review packages (left) and individuals being recruited via Telegram to post them in exchange for payment (right).
Screengrab images show businesses purchasing fake review packages (left) and individuals being recruited via Telegram to post them in exchange for payment (right).

Don Don Donki and some online grocery stores to display unit prices under expanded pilot

The expanded pilot will include a wider range of commonly purchased grocery items such as flour, milk, butter, snacks, soups, and sauces.
The expanded pilot will include a wider range of commonly purchased grocery items such as flour, milk, butter, snacks, soups, and sauces.

Competition watchdog warns HelloBikeSG over ‘attempts to propose price talks with rival Anywheel’

HelloRide and Anywheel are currently the only two licensed operators of shared bicycle services in Singapore.
HelloRide and Anywheel are currently the only two licensed operators of shared bicycle services in Singapore.

$1 million refund for DNA Brands customers after unfair sales, pressure tactics

DNA Brands operates beauty and wellness outlets under names including The Mineral Boutique, Beautique, SAE-REN, Jingran, Harmonix, Allura and Comfeet.
DNA Brands operates beauty and wellness outlets under names including The Mineral Boutique, Beautique, SAE-REN, Jingran, Harmonix, Allura and Comfeet.

Over 1,000 ChargEco EV charging points handed over to SP Mobility after completion of deal

During the transition, users can continue to access ChargEco’s charging points through their existing app.
During the transition, users can continue to access ChargEco’s charging points through their existing app.

Merger of EV charging firms SP Mobility and ChargEco conditionally accepted by consumer watchdog

The merger has been accepted on some conditions, which include not raising EV charging prices at Housing Board carparks in the east.
The merger has been accepted on some conditions, which include not raising EV charging prices at Housing Board carparks in the east.

3 retailers caught using misleading website features such as fake visitor counts, countdown timers

Misleading features included fake visitor counts, fabricated countdown timers and false discount claims.
Misleading features included fake visitor counts, fabricated countdown timers and false discount claims.

Electric fire stoves not certified for safety, cannot be sold here: Consumer safety office

Such stoves, also known as plasma stoves, are not eligible for Safety Mark registration and cannot be supplied in Singapore.
Such stoves, also known as plasma stoves, are not eligible for Safety Mark registration and cannot be supplied in Singapore.

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