@thefactsnow0: Everyone talks about how great Singapore is. The headlines celebrate growth, luxury, and success. But on the ground, many businesses are struggling, Boat Quay is quiet, Clarke Quay is quiet, and living costs continue to rise. Singapore is an amazing place if you’re in the top 5% of earners. For many ordinary people and small business owners, however, the reality feels very different. The gap between the success story and daily life is becoming harder to ignore.
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Region: SG
Sunday 14 June 2026 12:52:23 GMT
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KUMANboi :
pasar malam closed at 11pm. let that sink in, A 'NIGHT' Market!!
2026-06-15 00:53:08
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Alvin Yeo :
$16 dollar of beer how to drink..
2026-06-17 04:30:55
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mpsslh :
1 drink $20, ntuc $6
2026-06-23 06:11:07
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Reeanne :
You can blame lhl for this, since he came into power alot of things pertaining to entertainment have gone downhill
2026-06-17 02:22:49
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Mr.Fungi's Mushrooms KL :
it's called a recession dude 😅 people are losing their jobs you think they are just going to keep spending money is it?
2026-06-14 23:27:17
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Tay Kim Swee :
Sigh ..thanks to heavy taxes on luxurious items like alcohol, cigarettes etc,heavy fine,solid rental,high cost of maintenance...low traffic....
2026-06-14 22:27:13
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IJustGotHere :
When sitting down itself cost $20+. I will stay home 🤣
2026-06-20 16:18:40
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ANC :
maybe just world cup season
2026-06-14 21:09:55
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HuatAhNeo :
Very simple one pint beer happy hour $12 and after happy hour $18.
2026-06-20 09:27:46
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Norman :
What r u talking about? Boat Quay has long been losing business to other locations. With financial center moving to Marina Bay, the high spenders move too! 🤣
2026-06-15 08:06:16
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Fatfat :
all toh pls. food so expensive, but tiagong minister say not rent issue.
2026-06-19 03:29:01
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Antonio_galle :
Rental expensive. Taxes expensive. Goods expensive. Salary not enough. Too much work. No time. What to do la
2026-06-15 05:33:33
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grimm_84 :
Out Ministers said it's okay
2026-06-15 00:49:08
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Jo&Jae :
this is the sign that indicate the population no longer have the extra spending power
2026-06-16 02:04:13
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NightlifeStreet :
come visit us to find good deals, promotions and nice venues 😁
2026-06-23 17:48:30
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Ageingyounger :
Was it PM that said boring is good 🤔
2026-06-24 01:32:57
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Puffy boy :
Healthy
2026-06-23 14:38:01
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Mr Cap :
so expensive. better go jB and more fun
2026-06-23 01:26:47
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double :
ceca can make the place a life?
2026-06-17 02:11:15
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raykaisertan :
Nothing wrong. in business, some grow and some close. What's the big deal. It's normal. If you are a business person, you will understand this. Unless you are not, then, this to you was strange.
2026-06-20 03:32:51
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笨人 :
Honestly speaking..for the passed. 40 years..I never one time eat my dinner or have a drink there....at any of the outlets there..
2026-06-15 05:14:07
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vijay Natarajan :
Cost of living lah and taxi is not able to get and even get also 50$ min what to do who will go there then. Also people changed their mind set instead of wasting money and time better save and travel near by countries and spend decent and enjoy haha. Everyone knows can’t blame its trending also travel to SG is really useful and what manner they have to think from travelers perspective and high cost and less enjoyment so how lah
2026-06-15 15:40:08
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ht :
you film this on a monday night?😂
2026-06-15 10:22:28
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olayi :
even capsule bunk beds are expensive
2026-06-14 19:26:43
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JerMic :
is it... well try going to vivo on weekends..... oh try the fnb there ..
2026-06-15 23:37:11
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