'$1, $1! Just $1!': A look at what happens to unsold Chinese New Year goodies - Asia News NetworkAsia News Network asianews.network - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from asianews.network Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
SINGAPORE - "One dollar, one dollar! Just one dollar!" In the days leading up to the eve of Chinese New Year, Temple Street is a sea of slashed prices. Snacks that used to retail for $10 a tub now go for $5. And if you are buying in bulk, $20 can get you five boxes of cookies that originally cost.