[Post 722] I'm Much Happier Living in Iceland Than In The U.S.— Here's How Much it Costs

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Jewells Chambers is a 38-year-old American expat who lives on $73,000/year in one of the world's most expensive countries. She's lived in Iceland for eight years and has no plans to move back to the U.S.

This is an installment of CNBC Make It's Millennial Money series, which profiles people across the globe and details how they earn, spend and save their money.

[Post 721] Inside one of Singapore’s last kelongs

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Mr Timothy Ng operates a kelong he bought 20 years ago. Today, it is one of Singapore's four remaining traditional kelongs. With the cost of continuous maintenance and a lack of profitability, the clock is ticking for these wooden fishing platforms. READ MORE: https://str.sg/iWwK

[Post 720] Smash hit 'Black Myth: Wukong' triggers buying spree for gaming components

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From game consoles to processors, global hit video game Black Myth: Wukong has triggered a buying spree for more advanced computers and upgrades in China. While the boom plays into China’s desire to boost domestic consumption, as CNA's Lauren Ong finds out, it may even have a bearing on how China sees the gaming industry amid the ongoing tech war with the West.

[Post 719] Orang Laut: The fast-disappearing sea nomads of Batam, Indonesia

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For centuries, the seafaring nomads have roamed the Malacca Strait, spending virtually their entire lives on traditional boats. But pollution, rising waves and competition from more advanced fishermen have upended the lives of Orang Laut. Read their stories: https://cna.asia/3Z56BhF

[Post 718] How a Singapore egg farm keeps out bird flu

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Here's an egg farm you can't visit - and that's because of the measures it takes to keep diseases like bird flu at bay. CNA gets rare access to Seng Choon Farm, one of Singapore's few egg farms, to see how it guards against diseases. Read more: https://cna.asia/4dUioDU

[Post 717] I've Donated Blood 348 Times: A Blood Donor's Mission To Save Lives | On The Red Dot - Secret Heroes

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Lim Kim Koon has made it his life’s mission to donate blood every 28 days. He goes the extra mile with daily 10km runs and a clean diet to ensure good health for this meaningful act that has so far helped more than 600 patients. The cut-off age for blood donations is 70, and at 60, Lim is up against the ravages of time.

[Post 716] Are Tax Breaks And Subsidies Enough To Drive Change To Electric Vehicles In Indonesia? | Money Mind

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Imagine filling up your car at just 10% of what you’d normally pay, saving on tax, and doing your part in tackling air pollution. These are some of the perks for electric vehicle owners in Indonesia. So why aren’t more people signing up?