November 21, 2016

Madam Theresa Tok probably knows more about one Singapore shopping landmark than most.

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She has been working in the same shop at the same mall since 1979.

October 16, 2016

At a time when businesses are encouraged to make use of automation to increase efficiency, one of Singapore's oldest pastry shops, Tong Heng, is sticking to its roots.

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Tong Heng, which opened in the late 1920s, started incorporating modern equipment - a mixer and an encrusting machine - to its kitchen only in the 80s and 90s. Its employees continue to roll and mould the pastries by hand.

September 13, 2016

​Complaining about increasing prices for food? Some hawkers are holding on to the price lists from early days. ELAINE LEE (huienl@sph.com.sg) reports