[Post 342] Should investors still put their money in the Chinese market?

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Following its peak in 2021, China has seen an epic US$7 trillion stock crash. Are we seeing a bottom nearing? What benefits can be reaped from buying cheaper Chinese stocks? Andrea Heng speaks to John Lin, Chief Investment Officer of China Equities at AllianceBernstein.

[Post 341] Make Money from Whisky and Collectible Cards | We Try First

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Prisca dives into the world of alternative investments, weighing up the pros and cons of investing in collectible cards and whisky. What’s the most expensive whisky Prisca sampled? And could she guess how much football star Erling Haaland’s rookie card is worth?

[Post 340] This Singaporean designs figurines that are highly sought after worldwide | Remarkable Living

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Singaporean Jackson Aw’s Mighty Jaxx is widely regarded as one of the most influential producers of collectibles and lifestyle products – many of its designs are sold out in a flash.

[Post 339] Scoot CEO Leslie Thng on Singaporeans’ fave destinations and budget airline misconceptions

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How does Scoot decide on its destinations? What are the most popular destinations among Singaporeans? CNA Lifestyle sat down with Scoot’s CEO Leslie Thng for the lowdown. (Video: Try Sutrisno Foo, May Seah)

[Post 338] No More CPF Special Account "Shielding": What Are Your Options For Retirement Planning? | Money Mind

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Major changes have been announced to Singapore’s Central Provident Fund scheme. How will it change the way you plan for your retirement?

[Post 337] Johor Bahru's gridlock grind

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In Johor Bahru, 2-hour commutes have become the norm for many locals, with roads in and around the city gridlocked during peak hours. And so better transport links - in the form of buses, ferries, light rail, trams, and maybe even a high-speed rail station - cannot come soon enough for long-suffering locals, and especially if the state wants to emulate China’s manufacturing and tech hub Shenzhen. 

[Post 336] Taylor Swift’s sold-out concert set to make Singapore’s whole economy Shimmer: Economist

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Analysts are estimating millions in revenue to be generated across industries in Singapore from US pop superstar Taylor Swift’s sold-out Eras Tour. Countries that have hosted the concert are now basking in the afterglow of the phenomenon coined as Swiftonomics. Recent research estimates that the tour generated a US$5 billion economic boost to the US, bigger than the entire economy of some small nations. David Mann, Asia Pacific chief economist at Mastercard, discusses what the next week could mean for Singapore’s economy as Taylormania hits the nation.