Hawker centres

Could Apple’s Tap to Pay be a game changer for hawkers?

Businesses operating at high volume, like a hawker centre at lunchtime, can therefore see gains in transaction speed with Apple Tap to Pay, says the writer.

Hawker centre launches drive to give 15,000kg of rice to those in need

The initiative was launched by Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre on March 1 distributing rice and care bags containing groceries to beneficiary organisations and households.

Heritage food with a modern touch: How two food families in Singapore are drawing new customers

Yap Wei Jie (right), 48 and Yap Hsiao Cheng, 43 who are running Tanjong Rhu Pau.

Multi-generational F&B families: How S’pore food brands like Nya Nya and LiXin carry heritage forward

Mr Lim Lee Seng and his son, Mr Eddie Lim, at LiXin Teochew Fishball Noodles at ESR BizPark@ Chai Chee outlet.

Budget meals are needed, but why should hawkers bear the burden?

Singaporeans expect affordable meals at hawker centres, but the stallholders shouldn't be expected to bear the burden of sustaining the budget meal scheme.

New food safety grading from Jan 19; businesses with consistent track records to get higher grades

The new framework will apply to an estimated 45,000 SFA-licensed food establishments, including food caterers, restaurants, and hawker stalls.

Fire breaks out at Hong Lim food centre during lunchtime on Jan 2

Smoke was seen coming from the Hong Lim Market and Food Centre building (left) in Upper Cross Street on Jan 2.

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Timbre to stop running One Punggol Hawker Centre, tender for new operator opens in Jan 2026

The current operator of One Punggol Hawker Centre, Timbre + Hawkers, will conclude its tenancy on Aug 14, 2026.

Commentary

Singapore food is good, but why isn’t it better? Here are four theories

Our relationship with food can often seems like a bundle of contradictions.

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