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Steadier prices this festive season

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Romaine Chan ,

Isabelle Chong &

Tessa Oh

Published Tue, Jan 28, 2025 · 11:45 AM

Singapore’s inflation has cooled over the past year, and the trend seems reflected in Chinese New Year (CNY) goodies - at least for consumers. This year, producers or retailers are generally keeping prices the same or raising them only slightly, choosing to absorb cost increase instead.

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