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Frederick Puah – British Hainan & Restaurant Struggles | Chronicles of Old Singapore
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Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. British Hainan restauranteur Frederick Puah reflects on his myriad struggles in the F&B industry: safe distancing restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, strict manpower quotas and difficulty in hiring locals, and the lack of consultation for small restaurant owners.
00:00 Up & Down in Business
08:08 Second Wave of COVID-19
12:11 Manpower is the Killer
18:56 Manpower Quota
24:57 Lack of Consultation
30:43 My Greatest Joy
British Hainan: https://british-hainan.com/
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