[Post 1071] [ENG SUB] How I found work as a deaf person

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Born deaf, Luo Shufeng encountered many setbacks in her job search and sometimes felt isolated and helpless because of her colleagues' lack of understanding. With the help of the Singapore Association of the Deaf, Shufeng finally found an administrative job in an inclusive company. She used her hard work and enthusiasm to prove that deaf people can also succeed in the workplace and broke people's prejudice against the deaf.

Shufeng actively integrated into the team and took the initiative to teach her colleagues simple sign language, which not only eliminated communication barriers but also stimulated the team's creativity. Colleagues saw from Shufeng that hearing impairment is not an obstacle, but a unique way of life and communication.

[Post 1070] Inside the mind of a Chinese consumer amid China's consumption downgrading trend

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Boosting domestic consumption is set to be one of the key topics at this year’s Two Sessions - an annual gathering of China's political elite. This comes as stimulus policies introduced by authorities since September last year have yet to yield their intended outcome. So what is holding Chinese consumers back? CNA’s Tan Si Hui follows a resident in Beijing to find out why she is keen on downgrading her spending.

[Post 1069] Money Talks Explains: Do you really need an insurance IP rider?

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Ever bought an insurance policy, only to have your agent ask if you would like to add on a rider for an extra cost? In this week’s Money Talks Explains, Samuel Low from Income Insurance tells Andrea Heng what to consider before adding an integrated shield plan (IP) rider to your insurance policy.  

[Post 1068] Local cinemas offer new experiences to woo moviegoers back

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Live events and niche film festivals are starting to revitalise local cinemas, which have been struggling since the COVID-19 pandemic. Some operators have attracted a tenth more customers since last year, as they battle changing movie-watching habits. Unique experiences are becoming crucial to the cinema's survival, with consumers increasingly preferring the convenience of streaming services. Muhammad Bahajjaj reports.

[Post 1067] DeepSeek - What difference will cheaper AI make? | Deep Dive podcast

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An AI model developed by a little-known Chinese hedge fund that reportedly rivals OpenAI's ChatGPT at a significantly lower cost has triggered a deep “freak out” among the global tech industry. Why was there a big reaction to DeepSeek and what are the implications for Singapore?

Dr Leslie Teo, senior director of AI products at AI Singapore and Jianggan Li, founder and CEO of venture outfit Momentum Works break it down for Steven Chia and Crispina Robert.

[Post 1066] Will Singapore’s housing prices always rise, or is that a myth? | Commentary

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Singaporeans love to talk about property. Many subscribe to the belief that housing prices will only go up. Is this really the case? Sing Tien Foo, Provost’s Chair Professor at the Department of Real Estate at NUS Business School, gives his take. Read his commentary: https://cna.asia/4gsIq1S

[Post 1065] Will a new airport bring more tourists to North Bali?

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From a new airport to an extended rail network, IN FOCUS takes a look at Bali's plans to transform the northern part of the island to attract more tourists.  

[Post 1064] Singapore Budget 2025: What you need to know

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From the SG60 package, to S$800 worth of CDC Vouchers and the new Large Families Scheme, here’s all you need to know about Budget 2025, announced by Singapore Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in parliament on Tuesday (Feb 18). #budget2025 #singaporebudget2025

[Post 1063] What if you can't save enough for retirement? | Money Talks podcast

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Financial analysts will tell you that you need at least S$600,000 (US$444,000) in cash when you retire. But for most people with heavy financial needs in their adult years, what's a reasonable plan?

Andrea Heng asks OCBC's group wealth management head, Tan Siew Lee.

[Post 1062] Singapore Budget 2025: Gen Z NSF Reacts To Cost Of Living, Nuclear Power, Jobs | Money Mind

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Property prices, nuclear power, good jobs for the future: young adult reaction to Singapore Budget 2025.

[Post 598] Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: What Is It? Will It Work? | CNA Correspondent | Full Episode

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The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is an ambitious project aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between Singapore and Malaysia while boosting regional growth. This CNA Correspondent episode delves into the opportunities the SEZ offers, including enhanced trade, investment and job creation, as well as its potential to develop cutting-edge infrastructure and technology hubs. 

While the SEZ promises to create new industries and provide employment across various sectors, challenges such as infrastructure, rising costs of living and long-term viability present potential obstacles to the joint venture. This episode looks at some of the concerns of businesses and residents and how the authorities are managing them as the SEZ takes shape, to ensure a prosperous future for both nations and the Southeast Asian region.

[Post 599] How This Filipino Gen Z Supports Her Family Of 7: Sole Breadwinner At 22 | Money Mind

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How do you balance your budget when you're a 22-year-old supporting a family of seven?