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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Post 489] Why A Malaysian Millennial Moved From Kuala Lumpur To Countryside & How It's Paid Off | Money Mind

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

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

[Post 487] Temasek Explained: Supporting Singapore through tough times [Part 8/8]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 479] Ask Work It: Is being comfortable at work a bad thing?

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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 478] 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 477] Life Inside Singapore’s Maximum Security Prison: Marathon Special

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

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