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In Singapore, a group of retirees open bookstore at a hawker centre

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Five retirees (from left) Chan, Chong, Sng-Fun, Fong and Vienna Fong opened a bookshop called Dakota Dreams, selling children’s books and comics by Singapore authors as well as pre-loved titles. Photo: The Straits Times/Asia News Network

On the second floor of Old Airport Road hawker centre in Singapore, an unassuming little bookstore has appeared.

Called Dakota Dreams, it sells children’s books and comics by Singapore authors as well as pre-loved titles.

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