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Supermarkets

DBS rolls out $3 grocery discounts; Desmond Lee hopes more businesses complement govt efforts

Education Minister Desmond Lee and DBS Singapore country head Lim Him Chuan distributing goodie bags containing everyday essentials to shoppers at Sheng Siong’s West Coast outlet during the launch of the DBS Saturday Savings programme on July 18.
Education Minister Desmond Lee and DBS Singapore country head Lim Him Chuan distributing goodie bags containing everyday essentials to shoppers at Sheng Siong’s West Coast outlet during the launch of the DBS Saturday Savings programme on July 18.

Claw machines in Japan diversify targets by expanding to everyday prizes

Everyday essentials like instant curry, packaged rice, and laundry detergent are now popular claw machine prizes.
Everyday essentials like instant curry, packaged rice, and laundry detergent are now popular claw machine prizes.

Supermarket chain Sheng Siong to build $520m facility with capacity to support over 120 stores

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong (centre) and Sheng Siong chief executive Lim Hock Chee (centre, right) arriving at the ground-breaking ceremony for Sheng Siong’s $520 million Integrated Headquarters and Distribution Centre in Sungei Kadut on July 13.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong (centre) and Sheng Siong chief executive Lim Hock Chee (centre, right) arriving at the ground-breaking ceremony for Sheng Siong’s $520 million Integrated Headquarters and Distribution Centre in Sungei Kadut on July 13.

$3 off eggs and rice for DBS, POSB cardholders every Saturday at Sheng Siong, Giant from July 18

The DBS Saturday Savings programme will take place every Saturday, from July 18 to Aug 29.
The DBS Saturday Savings programme will take place every Saturday, from July 18 to Aug 29.

Supermarket and minimart chain Hao Mart faces fifth High Court lawsuit

Hao Mart has been grappling with widening losses and a shrinking store network. 
Hao Mart has been grappling with widening losses and a shrinking store network. 

Trump claims credit for Walmart’s latest price reductions

Walmart said it’s cutting prices to help shoppers save money.
Walmart said it’s cutting prices to help shoppers save money.

Singapore brand ROA takes its allergen-free cookies to the world

ROA founder Jane Tan with the vegan and allergen-free cake that started it all, the Midnight Cake.
ROA founder Jane Tan with the vegan and allergen-free cake that started it all, the Midnight Cake.

Taste test: We try Yakult’s new peach flavour, available from July 1

Taste test: We review and rank Lay’s World Cup chips

The chips are available at various supermarkets.
The chips are available at various supermarkets.

Morales waits in wings as Bolivia crisis tests Trump-backed government

A worker at the General Hospital moves two oxygen tanks, amid prolonged road blockades that have disrupted the supply of food, fuel and medicine, causing a severe crisis in La Paz, Bolivia, June 18, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Morales
A worker at the General Hospital moves two oxygen tanks, amid prolonged road blockades that have disrupted the supply of food, fuel and medicine, causing a severe crisis in La Paz, Bolivia, June 18, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Morales

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