Now imagine this: If all our local food places were shut down, one by one, because of high rent… where are Singaporeans going to enjoy a meal outside of home?

It’s not just about losing our favourite hawker stalls, cafes, or family-run eateries, but about losing the heartbeat of daily life.

So when rising rents start pushing F&B businesses out, it becomes a genuine concern. Yet some say that the increasing rents are part of a healthy, growing economy because it reflects demand, drives property development, and rewards landlords and investors. 

On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Fabian Lim, Co-owner of JOFA Meepok, JOFA Grill and JOFA-Oji Donburi and Zoey T., Senior Associate Director, Propnex in order to find out whether raising rental prices, even for F&B businesses, is essential for economic growth.

 

Now imagine this: If all our local food places were shut down, one by one, because of high rent&hellip; where are Singaporeans going to enjoy a meal outside of home?
It&rsquo;s not just about losing our favourite hawker stalls, cafes, or family-run eateries, but about losing the heartbeat of daily life.
So when rising rents start pushing F&amp;B businesses out, it becomes a genuine concern.&nbsp;Yet some say that the increasing rents are part of a healthy, growing economy because it reflects demand, drives property development, and rewards landlords and investors.&nbsp;
On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Fabian Lim, Co-owner of JOFA Meepok, JOFA Grill and JOFA-Oji Donburi and Zoey T., Senior Associate Director, Propnex&nbsp;in order to find out whether raising rental prices, even for F&amp;B businesses, is essential for economic growth.
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Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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