I was visiting the heartlands & noticed that some shops were missing. So I asked the shop nearby they were closed. I was told the rent had increased.
This the MO(modus operandi) of the PAP. As long as they are in power expect rental to keep increasing in Spore.
I'm actually amazed that the PAP think they can keep increasing prices with consequences, I think the breaking point is being reached & you will see many businesses closing. Unless of course they emulate the tactics of Jover.