They pounce on shoppers, grasping their wrists and propositioning them with: 'Can I show you something amazing in 10 seconds?'

These fast-talking foreigners sell everything from Dead Sea bath salts and cosmetics to hair curlers and aromatherapy packs. They earn mostly commissions and say they can take home $3,000 to $18,000 a month.
At VivoCity, from just one Caucasian-run pushcart last year, the number has grown to seven. The mall gets at least one pushcart leasing inquiry from Caucasians every month.

Mall operators love them because their wares add diversity to the merchandise available.

But not all are enthusiastic about their presence here. Other pushcart operators complain that Caucasian hawkers stand out not just because of the way they look, but also due to their aggressiveness in snaring customers.
Mr Jake Lim, 29, who sells clocks from a Suntec City pushcart, said he lost up to 50 per cent in sales the first month after Caucasian hawkers selling cosmetics moved in six months ago.

Ms Lok, who has spent at least $600 on Dead Sea creams, gels and scrubs, said: 'Our locals should learn from them.'

i agree with this woman. people aggressive be more aggressive. sitting there and sulk wouldn't do any good. plus service... sigh.

i was working with starhub at vivo about a month ago. noticed this 2 angmohs with this pushcart. they were attracting a small crowd with their demonstrations it was like a performance. interesting. they don't give one word answers to your questions and go all out to show you the products advantage.

how to compare. sigh.