[Post 825] Why The US Wants To Stop China-Linked Shopping Apps Like Shein, Temu | Insight | Full Episode

Summary

With the ban on TikTok in the US imminent, are Chinese-linked e-commerce platforms next? The Biden administration is cracking down on de minimis shipments, closing a loophole that allows packages under $800 to avoid import duties and border scrutiny. Observers say this targets Chinese-linked companies, in particular Temu and Shein. 

But this is just one of the measures that could curb Chinese shopping apps. The US government is also investigating allegations of data collection and forced labour. Meanwhile, environmentalists say that Chinese shopping apps are responsible for waste and emissions. China, however, argues that these are just further moves by Washington to enact unfair trade protections, aimed at limiting the growth of Chinese companies. Is the US-China trade war gunning for online shopping apps?

[Post 824] Suzhou Industrial Park At 30 | CNA Correspondent | Full Episode

Summary

30 years ago, China and Singapore shook hands on an industrial park that would become a game-changer. Suzhou Industrial Park is a technology powerhouse with a magnetic pull for young talent, so much so that it has been ranked the top economic and technology zone in China for eight consecutive years. 

CNA Correspondent takes a deep dive into the zone’s sizzling innovation scene, the standard of living there that keeps workers happy and the surprising ways this park is boosting the economies of both China and Singapore. 

[Post 823] Where Is Hainanese Chicken Chop (Sometimes With Baked Beans) Really From? | Deep Dive

Summary

So what’s the deal with Hainanese chicken chop? The Deep Dive team is pretty sure that they do not exist on Hainan Island. Even though Vic and Thet are still stuck on Christmas Island, their investigation must go on. The duo enlists the help of their awkward intern and trusty editor. 

As the Singapore team go on a Hainanese chicken chop spree, they discover the origins of Hainanese chicken chop in Singapore through chats with chefs and a Hainanese history buff. But more importantly, the Singapore team presses on to answer Vic’s burning question: Why the heck are baked beans a side dish in Hainanese chicken chop? 

[Post 822] Eating 31 Plates Of Fried Rice In 1 Week To Check This Fried Rice Chain's Outlet Ratings | Deep Dive

Summary

Curious about the rapid expansion of a particular fried rice chain, Thet and Vic decide to investigate the challenges of franchising a business. They speak to a franchise trainer, who shares the challenges of setting up a franchise in Singapore. This leads Thet and Vic to wonder - Is the standard across the multiple fried rice outlets consistent? Are online reviews a good representation of the taste, quality and service of a store? 

To put their theory to the test, they get a food taster to try out 31 plates of fried rice within a week. 

[Post 821] How Budget Stores Can Afford To Sell Snacks So Much Cheaper Than Supermarkets | Deep Dive

Summary

Intrigued by the low prices at budget stores like Valu$, Thet and Vic investigate if there is any difference in taste and quality between budget store food products and their supermarket counterparts. 

Food samples are sent to a lab and a ‘legitimate’ test taste is done by the Deep Dive team. To figure out how the budget prices came to be, the investigative duo speak to Radha Export, the company behind the import of some of these budget products. 

[Post 820] 2000s Blind Box Drink: Are You Too Young To Remember Anything Whatever? | Deep Dive

Summary

In 2007, a range of innovative drinks took Singapore by storm. But just like their sudden appearance, the drinks also made a quick and sudden exit just three years after its launch. So what gives? To find out what happened to Anything & Whatever, Thet and Vic speak to the director of the drink’s hilarious commercials and consult a local drinks manufacturer to find out the challenges of creating a ‘blind’ drink. 

[Post 819] What's The Best Milo Recipe Out There? | Deep Dive

Summary

Milo has many different recipes in many different countries. But in Singapore, there is one milo drink that most will agree is the best - Milo from the Milo van. To find out why, Thet and Vic speak to a journalist who shares the psychology behind that perception. 

To take their investigation further, the duo talk to the president of the Singapore Milo fan club. While there are many theories as to how milo from the van is made and why it tastes the best, Thet and Vic wonder if it’s all psychological. They put the Milo fan club president to the test: Can she figure out which Milo is from the MILO van in a blind taste test? 

[Post 818] Why South Korea's Gen Zs And Millennials Are Buying 'Weird' Contemporary Art | Money Mind

Summary

Contemporary art in South Korea is no longer just for the old and the rich. Those from the MZ demographic of millennials and Gen Z now make up the majority of new buyers. What’s the draw for these young collectors?

[Post 820] Coney Island (Singapore, Not New York) Could Have Been A Holiday Resort Or Theme Park?! | Deep Dive

Summary

The bumbling investigative duo that is Thet and Vic get into the history of Singapore’s Coney Island. It turns out that Coney Island, also known as Serangoon Island, has been through many facelifts. Plans for a holiday resort, then a theme park eventually fell through. 

To figure out why these plans fell through, Thet and Vic speak to Wild Wild Wet and Haw Par Villa to find out more about the hurdles of establishing a theme park in Singapore. They also speak to its present-day owner, NParks and discovers how Coney Island was strategically planned to be a tranquil, rustic respite for Singapore’s city dwellers. 

[Post 817] Parents Search Across China To Find Their Abducted Children | No Ordinary Rescue | Full Episode

Summary

In China, about 200,000 children reportedly go missing each year. Most of them are abducted and trafficked for a lucrative sum of money to families.

Many parents who lost their children spent years scouring remote villages in physical searches that yielded few results. However, things soon changed with the emergence of popular social platforms like Douyin. These parents leverage social media to quickly disseminate information about their missing children and collect leads from concerned netizens for their searches.

At the same time, the advanced facial recognition technology enabled the police to narrow down searches effectively, leading to multiple successful discoveries of missing children. But miracles seem to have forsaken some. Du Xiaohua’s son went missing 13 years ago, he has been searching relentlessly ever since. He often goes on long, tedious search trips to verify the leads he has gathered online, hoping not just to uncover his lost child but also other missing children.

[Post 816] Money Milestones To Hit In Your 20s: Do's And Don'ts For Financial Success | Money Mind | Gen Z

Summary

Money milestones to hit in your 20s. The do's and don’ts that could help you build a foundation for financial success. 

[Post 815] His Matchmaking Photos Help Migrant Workers Find Brides Back Home | On the Red Dot - Secret Heroes

Summary

Mr. Sajeev runs a photo studio helping migrant workers find brides back in India. For 20 years, he’s kept his photoshoot fee below $20, offering wardrobe and retouching services. His commitment ensures this vital service stays affordable, even as traditional studios disappear.

[Post 814] Hawker Sells Cheap Healthy Food To Feed Her Neighbourhood's Needy | On the Red Dot - Secret Heroes

Summary

In the face of rising costs from the GST hike and inflation, Hani Isnin-Racine remains committed to her mission, running a $2.50 hawker stall in the Jalan Kukoh neighbourhood. She provides affordable meals to elderly residents and those in one-room rental flats, even if it means running her business at a loss at times.

[Poat 813] Where To Get Higher Yield For Your Cash As Interest Rates Start Going Down | Money Mind | Interest

Summary

Where to get the best returns for your cash, as interest rates trend downwards. We look at the pros and cons of the different options. 

[Post 812] What Brain Cancer Taught Me About Critical Illness & Long-Term Planning Care | Money Mind

Summary

34-year-old Edwin Gan was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour two years ago. Financial planning helped cover the burden of his $350,000 hospital bills. But looking back, he still wishes he did some things differently when he was younger.  

[Post 811] Stranded On Road? This Good Samaritan Has The Equipment For You | On the Red Dot - Secret Heroes

Summary

Meet Aaron Pok, a 44-year-old civil servant with an unusual but admirable habit—helping stranded motorists. Whenever he spots a car breakdown, Aaron feels a tug to stop and offer assistance, often helping two or three motorists a month. Despite his wife jokingly calling him a "kaypoh" (busybody), Aaron can't turn away from someone in need. He comes prepared with safety cones and equipment, helping change tyres, jump-start cars, and ensure drivers stay safe. His wife, Bobilia, often documents these moments, and even steps in to help direct traffic sometimes. For Aaron, it’s never about the recognition but the satisfaction of doing the right thing.

[Post 810] School Work: The non-teaching staff who keep Singapore’s schools working | Full series

Summary

Schools are not just run by teachers. We shadowed various professionals for a day to see how they each play a part in schools.

[Post 809] A crop of news startups in San Francisco are thriving

Summary

In the US, many news outlets have struggled or disappeared in recent years, unable to weather the loss of critical advertising dollars to the Internet. But in the San Francisco Bay area, a crop of news startups is showing that it's still possible for local news organizations to survive, and even thrive. Ira Spitzer has more.

[Post 808] Public transport fee hikes: How are they calculated? | Deep Dive podcast

Summary

This episode of Deep Dive was recorded on 17 September 2024.

[Post 807] My life as a Night Safari zookeeper with lions, bears and a cute aardvark

Summary

CNA Women spent a day with Rajarajeishwary Mariappan, a young zookeeper taking care of six lionesses, five sloth bears, three striped hyenas, seven northern white-faced owls and an aardvark. (Video: Joyee Koo)

[Post 806] A Gen Z Investor's Strategy To Be A Millionaire By Age 33 | Money Mind | Investment

Summary

20-year-old Eugene Low is on a treasure hunt which he hopes will be one small step in his big plan to be a millionaire in his early thirties. Is his goal achievable? 

[Post 805] I'm A SCDF Community First Responder: Attending To Crises By Foot | On The Red Dot - Secret Heroes

Summary

Chia Jun Wei may seem like any other student starting his journey at the Singapore Institute of Technology, but there’s more to him than meets the eye. Whenever his phone alerts him, Jun Wei springs into action as one of SCDF’s community first responders. At just 22, he's already made a huge impact by responding to 30 cardiac arrest emergencies and 15 fire incidents in his neighbourhood. Jun Wei is driven by a strong sense of duty to help others in moments of crisis, saving lives before the paramedics arrive.

[Post 804] Gold Prices Keep Hitting Record Highs. Is It A Good Time To Buy? | Money Mind | Investment

Summary

The price of gold keeps hitting record highs. So is it a good time to buy? 

[Post 803] Singapore Football Woes: Can We Really Make 2034 World Cup? | Talking Point | Full Episode

Summary

Mention local football to most Singaporeans and you’re likely to get two reactions: fond memories of past Malaysia Cup glory, or sighs at the national team’s lack of silverware in recent years. Today, the country is hoping to rebuild the beleaguered game from the ground up, with the aspirational goal of qualifying for the 2034 World Cup part of the process. 

But exactly a decade away from 2034 – where exactly is Singapore football now, and what will it take to get it to the next level? In this special two-part series, Talking Point Host Steven Chia goes behind the scenes at the latest national project to lift local football, and heads overseas to learn what it takes to be the world’s best – from the world’s best. 

Featuring exclusive interviews with key members of the local football fraternity, national team head coach Tsutomu Ogura, FAS President Bernard Tan and Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong, among others, Steven find outs what it will take for a nation to dare dream again.

[Post 802] Malaysia Races To Become Global Tech Hub: From Semiconductors To Data Centres | CNA Correspondent

Summary

Malaysia is racing to become a global tech hub. It is competing with regional rivals such as Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand in attracting investments from big tech companies. The Malaysian states of Penang, Selangor and Johor are leading the charge. 

Penang wants to tap into the front end chip manufacturing supply chain, which involves wafer fabrication, advanced testing and packaging. Selangor is positioning itself as a potential powerhouse in the global integrated circuit design industry. 

Meanwhile, the southern state of Johor is now the largest data centre market in Malaysia, driven by a boom in investments by multinational corporations with a regional presence. It also ranks as one of the largest markets in the Asia-Pacific region. The success of attracting billions of dollars in investments comes with challenges. Malaysia needs to fill a critical gap of 60,000 engineers to meet demand in the semiconductor industry.

[Post 801] ‘It’s Okay To Send Mum To A Nursing Home’: China’s Changing Face Of Filial Piety

Summary

As China rapidly ages, notions of filial piety are shifting. More adult children are embracing nursing homes as a viable way to care for their ageing parents and grandparents - rather than as a last resort for the elderly. 

But with a nationwide shortage of eldercare staff and affordable facilities, most top-notch private nursing homes remain out of reach, while cheaper public ones have months-long waiting lists. The situation is even more dire in rural areas, which have only 1.7 million beds for over 100 million elderly people.

As Beijing plays catch up in boosting the country’s eldercare sector, will nursing homes continue to grow in acceptance among Chinese families? Or will the social stigma of using them persist?  

[Post 800] How A No-Spend Challenge Helped Me Stop Overspending And Save Money | Money Mind | Savings

Summary

Can a “no-spend challenge” help you to streamline your finances and save money? Host Cheryl Goh puts herself to the test. 

[Post 799] Why A Malaysian Millennial Moved From Kuala Lumpur To Countryside & How It's Paid Off | Money Mind

Summary

Nuraishah Shamsuddin left a big city job in graphic design, drawn by the pull of the countryside. Find out how a return to rural roots is paying off for this Malaysian millennial.  

[Post 798] I Quit My ByteDance Product Manager Job To Farm In China. Now I Help Fellow Farmers Make Money

Summary

Tang Xinchen had a well-paying job at ByteDance as a product manager - but to his parents’ dismay, he gave that up to be a farmer in his hometown.

Despite their initial disapproval, Tang has achieved success as a farmer by automating processes and tapping on social media to sell his produce. Now, he’s passing on his expertise to other young farmers, with hopes to revitalise his rural hometown.

[Post 797] These Grandmas Play 'Water Polo': Why I Teach Them For Free | On The Red Dot - Secret Heroes

Summary

Meet Water Polo Coach Ting Kum, who’s found an exciting and fun way to keep seniors active—leading free weekly water polo sessions for a lively group of women aged 60 to 85.

Even though he’s never played water polo himself, Coach Ting runs an academy that’s known for producing national youth players. But no matter how busy his schedule gets, he always makes time for these spirited grandmas. He never misses a session. He’s even simplified the game to fuel their competitive streak while keeping the excitement high. We take a closer look at how Coach Ting builds an unbreakable bond with this amazing group of women, revealing that, in many ways, he needs them just as much as they need him.

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[Post 796] I Work As 24/7 Crisis Helpliner For Migrant Workers In Distress | On The Red Dot - Secret Heroes

Summary

Meet Jaishen Jayasegaran, a dedicated Crisis Helpline operator who answers calls from distressed migrant workers, offering a listening ear and vital support when they need it most. He takes on the toughest shift—the graveyard shifts from 10 PM to 7 AM—up to 10 days a month, when calls are often the most urgent. Whether it’s a plea for help or just someone in distress, Jaishen is there to provide comfort and calm, keeping migrant workers safe in their darkest hours. But Jaishen’s dedication goes far beyond just answering calls. Secret Heroes explores how he forms deep connections with the migrant worker community, stepping up to help in ways that go above and beyond the job description.

[Post 795] US Fed Cuts Interest Rates: How Should You Rebalance Your Portfolio? | Money Mind | Investment

Summary

Six investment decisions to make as the Fed cuts interest rates.

[Post 794] “I Feel Helpless”: South Korean Teachers Grapple With Stress & Abuse | Insight | Full Episode

Summary

According to South Korea's Ministry of Education, about 100 public school teachers took their own lives between January 2018 and June 2023. 

From heavy workload to the undue stress placed by parents, to abuse by students, South Korea's teachers are under duress. Many are leaving their jobs, and a majority live in fear of their students and their parents. But behind this phenomenon, is a toxic over-emphasis on academic performance, and the lack of protection for teachers. 

As teachers lobby for their rights in South Korea, the country is now driven to re-examine its relationship with education. 

[Post 791] Expansion of Tuas Newater Factory will triple production to 75 million gallons per day

Summary

Singapore is expanding a facility in Tuas to increase by three times the amount of recycled used water. When completed, it can produce 75 million gallons per day -- enough water to fill more than 130 Olympic-sized swimming pools. The Tuas water recycling plant will be part of the larger Tuas Nexus -- the world’s first integrated waste and water treatment facility. Today, NEWater meets around 40% of Singapore's water demand. It is expected to meet more than half the country's needs by 2060.

[Post 790] Temasek Explained: Supporting Singapore through tough times [Part 8/8]

Summary

When COVID-19 struck, Temasek galvanised its ecosystem to do right and do good for the community here and overseas. Beyond the pandemic, it continues on its journey to do good, supporting Temasek Trust and its non-profit entities.

[Post 789] Temasek Explained: Exclusive interview with CEO of Singapore’s Temasek [Part 7/8]

Summary

After joining the firm for over a decade, Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara was appointed CEO of Temasek Holdings in October 2021. In his first in-depth interview since taking office, Dilhan shares his leadership journey, and unveils Temasek’s inner workings, as well as his blueprint for the future.

[Post 788]Temasek Explained: Does Temasek manage our CPF? Your burning questions answered [Part 6/8]

Summary

Temasek remains a mystery to most Singaporeans. Depending on whom you ask, the answer varies. This video debunks common misperceptions about Temasek’s sources of funds and how it uses them.

[Post 787] Temasek Explained: How Temasek makes its investment decisions [Part 5/8]

Summary

Despite the year-on-year volatility of markets, Temasek has stayed true to its culture of long-term ownership. For the first time, Temasek’s top executives shed light on what goes on behind the scenes to structure a deal, investing in strong business models with a focus on long-term returns.

[Post 786] Temasek Explained: Global expansion in the 2000s [Part 4/8]

Summary

Having journeyed with Singapore in the early years, Temasek began seeking opportunities for its next phase of growth in the 2000s. Since then, it has expanded into Asia, Europe, and the Americas, with 13 offices in nine countries, building a globally diversified portfolio.

[Post 785] Temasek Explained: What is Temasek’s mission? [Part 3/8]

Summary

Despite a tumultuous decade in the 2000s, Temasek broke new ground and evolved from a Singapore holding company to a global investment entity. It was also during this period that Ho Ching became Temasek’s first CEO. Under her helm, what did Temasek do differently?

[Post 784] Temasek Explained: Temasek’s growth in the early years [Part 2/8]

Summary

Temasek’s first-generation leaders laid the foundation for Temasek to become the global economic powerhouse that it is today. Who are they? How did they challenge the status quo and push boundaries? 

[Post 783] Temasek Explained: How was Temasek started? [Part 1/8]

Summary

With an initial portfolio worth S$354 million, Temasek has grown its value to S$389 billion today. But how did Temasek come into existence? Where did it get its name from? This video traces the evolution of the global investment company to its humble beginnings, revealing little-known facts about its early history between 1974 and 1979.

[Post 782] Ask Work It: Is being comfortable at work a bad thing?

Summary

You’ve been at your company for years and happy with the work-life balance, but some of your colleagues are advancing elsewhere. Is staying put equivalent to career suicide?   

[Post 781] How Singapore’s urban farms stay resilient through rain or shine

Summary

Commercial urban farms in Singapore depend on technology and infrastructure to protect their crops from extreme heat and rain. While the methods may allow for consistent produce, their electricity usage and bills could go up. These higher costs can however be offset through other savings. CNA’s Rachel Teng reports.

[Post 780] Volatile US markets: What happens next? | Money Talks podcast

Summary

After another record sell-off in the US stock market in early September, should investors start looking at Asian markets and sectors outside of AI?

Andrea Heng sits down with Garett Lim, head of partnerships, Asia at SIX Financial Information and they discuss how investors can reassess their investment strategies. 

[Post 779] Retail brands gain from expanding into F&B within shops

Summary

Some retail brands are seeing a 10 per cent jump in revenue, after expanding into food and beverage services within their premises. They told CNA that this has helped them to diversify revenue streams and even defray rising rental costs. The move comes as they face lower footfall amid competition with e-commerce and consumer behaviour shift to focus more on experiences. CNA’s Kate Low reports. 

[Post 778] As food costs rise, some preschools find fresh ways to serve healthy meals

Summary

Some preschools in Singapore have had to find alternate ways to offer nutritious meals while coping with inflation. This includes looking at other sources of affordable and quality items and hiring experienced cooks. CNA’s Eugene Chow reports. 

[Post 777] Why are salaries kept secret?

Summary

Wage transparency is all the rage on TikTok, where people talk about how much they earn. But for most of us, discussing salary publicly is still taboo. How do bosses decide who gets a higher salary, especially when two people are doing the same job? Skills, impact and size of company are some key factors, says Lionel Low, senior client solutions principal of ASEAN at Mercer. He explains all there is to know about rewards and renumeration. 

[Post 776] What it takes to get to the top of a field in Singapore | Full series

Summary

From sprinting to wildlife photography, we spent time with some of the best practitioners of various fields to find out What It Takes to get to the top. 

[Post 775] VEP deadline Oct 1: The Singapore drivers who haven't got their VEP tag yet

Summary

From Oct 1, Malaysia will require all foreign-registered cars to have a vehicle entry permit (VEP) or risk prosecution. But many Singapore drivers CNA spoke to are unsure they can secure their VEP in time and say they will hold off from travelling into Johor Bahru until then. Read the full report: https://cna.asia/4gvEKO8

[Post 774] Life Inside Singapore’s Maximum Security Prison: Marathon Special

Summary

For the first time, five inmates, incarcerated multiple times and at least once at maximum security, agree to reveal their full identities, for our cameras to capture their lives behind bars, as they unfold. Will the regime in jail finally be enough for them to renounce a life of crime? Will this be their final stint in Changi Prison?

Meet the inmates, Graceson, Khai, Boon Keng, Iskandar and Rusdi.

[Post 773] How To Stay Popular & Be Successful On Stream | Secret Lives Of Live-Streamers - Part 2/2

Summary

It takes talent to be a good livestreamer but are there challenges behind the fame? China’s Yunnan Quan Mei had a viral hit song but she is no longer able to make ends meet as a streamer. Can she find a breakthrough or is she doomed to be a one-hit wonder? Indonesia’s Kapten Zan cracked the code on what keeps his viewers hooked – creating drama. But he runs the risk of getting banned if his streams violate guidelines. How does he toe the line? Singapore’s Katherleen Soh is part of Patrick Low’s Home Family livestream empire. She has the graveyard shift and struggles to gain more viewers, traffic and sales. Can sheer hard work allow her to succeed?

In Part Two of the series, we continue to follow the stories of three livestreamers from China, Indonesia and Singapore, to find out what comes after fame, and the struggles to stay on top.

[Post 772] How To Make Lots Of Money Livestreaming | Secret Lives Of Live-Streamers - Part 1/2 | Full Episode

Summary

At her peak, China’s viral sensation Yunnan Quan Mei earned up to US$2,800 each time she livestreamed. Indonesia’s Kapten Zan is now earning 10 times more than when he first started out as a gaming live-streamer. And Singapore’s Patrick Low is the proud owner of more than one supercar, a fact made possible by the success of his livestreaming empire. What is it about the livestreaming that is keeping so many viewers hooked and willing to part with their money? And is what live-streamers do really that easy?  

In Part One of this series, we track three successful live-streamers from China, Indonesia and Singapore, to uncover their secret formula to making a fortune with livestreaming, and what’s really behind all the glitz and glamour. 

[Post 771] China Pursues New Frontiers As It Marks 75 Years Since Founding Of PRC | CNA Correspondent

Summary

75 years since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the once impoverished and underdeveloped nation has transformed itself to become the world’s second-largest economy. From revolutionary beginnings to breaking new frontiers, China has charted a path of modernisation as it seeks to create opportunities to build common prosperity. CNA Correspondent looks at how China navigates economic headwinds and a turbulent geopolitical landscape as it pursues high quality development.

[Post 770] Chicken Rice War: Who's Serving The Original Swee Kee Chicken Rice In Singapore? | On The Red Dot

Summary

Hainanese chicken rice, one of Singapore’s national dishes, was popularised by the famous Swee Kee Chicken Rice at Middle Road in the 1950s and 1960s. Since Swee Kee’s closure in 1997, several stalls bearing similar names—such as Moh Swee Kee, Zheng Swee Kee, Traditional Rui Ji, and Sing Swee Kee—have sprung up, leaving customers confused about which one carries the legacy of the original.

Food Feud uncovers which of these brands is truly connected to the original Swee Kee or simply capitalising on its name, and conducts a taste test to determine which stall’s chicken rice comes closest to the original’s iconic flavour.

[Post 769] Gen Z Lion Dancers Of TikTok Fame: Is Passion Enough?

Summary

Nicolas Goh, 21, a second-generation lion dancer, is following in his father’s footsteps to lead Namyang Troupe Lion Dance Centre. While the lion dance scene is largely dominated by older Chinese men, Nicolas recruits youths – from as young as 12 – of all genders and races from TikTok. 

Watch Nicolas navigate the complexities of leading a Gen Z team: Managing conflicts, dealing with spotty discipline and attendance, and breaking stereotypes. 

[Post 768] Sinkholes In Singapore: Can We Really Avoid Them? | Talking Point | Full Episode

Summary

Last month, the shocking news of an Indian tourist falling into a sinkhole in KL dominated the headlines.  How does the ground beneath our feet suddenly give way and swallow a whole person?

In this episode of Talking Point, host Diana Ser visits ground zero in KL to find out what could have happened and also whether we can spot any warning signs of sinkholes. And while this happened in neighbouring Malaysia, she digs into the earth in Singapore to find out what lies beneath us and whether we are at risk here.

[Post 766] More Space, Lower Bills: Hong Kong Residents Are Moving To Retire In Mainland China | Money Mind

Summary

More Hongkongers are making the move to the mainland in their old age. Is it just because of a lower cost of living?