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Jetstar Asia will cease operations on July 31, affecting over 500 employees and disrupting flights for thousands of travellers. Retrenchment efforts are underway, but many customers report refund issues and communication breakdowns. Meanwhile, beloved Holland Village bar Wala Wala is set to close after 30+ years amid rising rental pressures. What do these closures signal for the future of their industries?

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(00:00) Folklory
(00:50) Intro
(06:05) Shocking Closure of Jetstar Asia Sparks Concerns
(28:38) Wala Wala Bar At Holland Village to Shut Down
(52:41) One Shiok Comment
(56:05) One Shiok Thing

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Shocking Closure of Jetstar Asia Sparks Concerns

• Jetstar Asia to cease operations on July 31; over 500 employees in Singapore affected
• NTUC exploring options to match retrenched Jetstar Asia staff to roles at SIA Group: Ng Chee Meng
• Highlights: Jetstar Asia to shutter, says 'really high cost increases' in Singapore affected business
• Jetstar Asia closure ‘disappointing’ but airline has offered strong support, staff say
• At Changi, final boarding call for the budget class as Jetstar Asia exits | PEAK Singapore
• Some Singapore attractions see fewer local visitors this June school holidays

Wala Wala Bar At Holland Village to Shut Down

• Beloved Holland Village hub Wala Wala set to close after over 30 years

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