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Consumers Association of Singapore

Korea Artiz Studio premises taken back by hotel after bridal shop stops operations over unpaid wages

Korea Artiz Studio abruptly ceased operations on Aug 14.
Korea Artiz Studio abruptly ceased operations on Aug 14.

Beauty industry prepayment losses up almost 18 times to over $1.9 million in first half of 2026: CASE

The closure of Royal Secrets Wellness on Feb 28 resulted in prepayment losses over $1 million.
The closure of Royal Secrets Wellness on Feb 28 resulted in prepayment losses over $1 million.

$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.

Not all that glitters is gold: Buyers advised to verify marketing claims when jewellery shopping

The thickness of the exterior gold layer on gold-wrapped silver jewellery differed significantly across individual pieces, the Consumers Association of Singapore found.
The thickness of the exterior gold layer on gold-wrapped silver jewellery differed significantly across individual pieces, the Consumers Association of Singapore found.

5% of over 700 in CASE survey pay to watch 2026 World Cup, nearly half watch free telecasts

CASE president Melvin Yong said 45 per cent of over 700 survey respondents have been watching matches through free-to-air broadcasts.
CASE president Melvin Yong said 45 per cent of over 700 survey respondents have been watching matches through free-to-air broadcasts.

Petrol, diesel prices ease in Singapore as oil prices fall

Following the cuts, the 95-octane petrol now costs $3.42 a litre across Esso, Caltex, Shell, Sinopec and SPC.
Following the cuts, the 95-octane petrol now costs $3.42 a litre across Esso, Caltex, Shell, Sinopec and SPC.

Road Blog

Will the real car owner please stand up? Risk of buying a used car from a dealer and paying in full

There is no sure way for a buyer to know who actually owns the car sitting in a used-car dealership.
There is no sure way for a buyer to know who actually owns the car sitting in a used-car dealership.

Buyer loses luxury MPV to collapsed motor dealer’s creditor, incurs $100k in legal costs

GV Automobile Centre received $140,800 for the Toyota Vellfire, weeks before the company folded.
GV Automobile Centre received $140,800 for the Toyota Vellfire, weeks before the company folded.

MAS to work with banks to tighten GIRO safeguards following double-charging incidents

The review will consider measures including enabling customers to set monthly limits on the amount and number of transactions.
The review will consider measures including enabling customers to set monthly limits on the amount and number of transactions.

New CaseTrust scheme aims to better standards of car-sharing firms; address consumer concerns

Participating operators that meet the standards will have the CaseTrust marks.
Participating operators that meet the standards will have the CaseTrust marks.

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