Soaring prices hit Singapore's poor -- July 27 2008

27 Jul 2008
From: AlJazeeraEnglish

One of the richest countries in Asia is seeing a dramatic rise in the number of people turning up for free meals.

For the third straight month inflation in Singapore is at a 26 year high at 7 and a half percent.

That along with soaring food costs and wages staying the same is forcing many Singaporeans to tighten their belts.



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