[Post 374] How to make the best use of your SkillsFuture credits | Money Talks podcast

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Japan is known for its unforgiving work culture -- characterised by long hours, obligatory drinking parties and a rigid hierarchy. Some 9% of workers in the country put in more than 60 hours a week in 2022. But a post-pandemic reset and shifting attitudes among the younger generation are slowly driving change. Japanese youth remain some of the unhappiest among developed countries, ranking 73rd in the latest World Happiness Report. CNA's Michiyo Ishida follows one young worker to find out more about this generational shift.

[Post 373] Work cultures in East Asia: Why do more young people choose to 'lie flat'?

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Younger workers in East Asia are rebelling against long working hours, seeking greener pastures that enable a better work-life balance. CNA's East Asia Tonight takes a look at what this means for societies and dives deep into a post-COVID reset in Japan's workplaces.

[Post 372] Clash of the chip titans: China versus the rest of the world? Part 2

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Not a shot was fired.

And there was no blood.

But the battle for supremacy in semiconductor manufacturing in East Asia has always been brutal.

East Asia Tonight takes a look at the clash of the region's semiconductor titans.

[Post 371] Tips On How To Calculate & Reach Your Long-Term Saving Targets | Money Mind | Savings

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Young adults in Singapore told Money Mind that they think they'll need $5,000 a month for retirement. What savings and investment strategy would you need to hit that retirement target? 

[Post 370] How To Grow Your Income: Tips For My Younger Self | Money Mind | Personal Finance

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Financial tips from the Asia-Pacific Managing Director of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Why saving, is not the number one thing you should do with your money.

[Post 369] How To Hack Earning Airline Miles & Travel Business Class For Free: Bargain Hunters | On The Red Dot

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One couple gets business class tickets for free. One executive gets free eats all the time. Another shopper regularly pays almost half price for her buys. Their secret? Earning redeemable points as they spend. From maximising credit card points to accumulating membership cards, coins and vouchers online, these bargain hunters will show you how to can travel, dine and shop for cheap or even for free.

Wenny Yee, a 28 year old nutritionist, is big on loyalty programmes. She earns points each time she orders food at her favourite joints. It saves her up to $80 dollars a month. Alison Lim often shares her best bargains and buys on an online community platform, Daiso and Lobang Lovers. She saves almost 40% from all her online purchases. How does she do it? Marilyn Chew and Low Jian Sheng travel up to seven months a year using the miles earned through credit card spendings to redeem some of their most lucrative travel expenses. 

[Post 368] What To Accomplish With Your Money By 40 (And How To Catch Up) | Money Mind | Finance

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What are the key financial goals you should aim for before the age of 40 - and what can you do to catch up, if you're not quite on track?