[Post 1115] Shrinking Indonesian Middle Class: Why Are They Struggling? | Asia's Changing Middle Class | Insight

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The growing middle class was once considered the engine of Indonesia’s leap to upper-middle income status. But 2024 revealed a startling statistic – the middle class in the world’s fourth most populous nation is shrinking, even as its economy grows at a healthy 5%. Compared to 2019’s numbers, over nine million Indonesians fell out of the middle class.

What lies behind this drop? Is it simply the long-tail effect of COVID-19, or have taxation, inflation and inequality changed what it means to be middle class in Indonesia? And with a new president at the helm, promising an 8% GDP growth, will the middle class be lifted by Prabowo's economic plans, or dragged down by them?

[Post 1114] Young Indonesian Singer Earns 6X More Than Minimum Wage By 'Busking' Online | Money Mind | Singer

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A young musician follows his passion on the streets of Jakarta. And the result is music to the ears. 

[Post 1113] How To Use Your Climate Vouchers To Save More On Energy Bills | Money Mind | Bills

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Tips on saving money on your energy bills using Singapore Climate Vouchers.

[Post 1112] Cooking With Foil: Is It Safe? We Test Lasagna, Salmon, & Others | Talking Point | Full Episode

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Used for cooking, baking, marinating and storage, aluminium is a staple in our kitchens from home cooks to chefs alike. However, with concerns about metal leaching into our food, how safe is aluminium foil? 

Diana Ser answers your queries by finding out how much aluminium is actually leaching into our food, and whether that is dangerous for our bodies. 

[Post 1111] Looking For Dividend Yield In Singapore REITs? Sectors For Investors To Consider | Money Mind

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Looking for dividend yield in Singapore REITs? Sectors for investors to consider.

[Post 1110] [ENG SUB] Why I changed my job at 40

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"In my father's eyes, he thought I had everything right - a high degree, a good job, an excellent fiancé. But after he left, I realized that I was not happy."

She graduated from Stanford and worked in the financial industry, re-examined her life because of her father's death. At the age of 40, she completed a psychology course and became a psychological counselor.

[Post 1109] This passionate collector of vintage tribal rugs uses them to style her HDB flat in Singapore

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Carolyn Fu fell in love with rugs after buying her first piece for her home. Since then, she has transformed her 4-room HDB flat in Singapore into a canvas for vintage tribal rugs, adorning every room with unique pieces that are at least 40 to 50 years old.