[Post 798] I Quit My ByteDance Product Manager Job To Farm In China. Now I Help Fellow Farmers Make Money

Summary

Tang Xinchen had a well-paying job at ByteDance as a product manager - but to his parents’ dismay, he gave that up to be a farmer in his hometown.

Despite their initial disapproval, Tang has achieved success as a farmer by automating processes and tapping on social media to sell his produce. Now, he’s passing on his expertise to other young farmers, with hopes to revitalise his rural hometown.

[Post 797] These Grandmas Play 'Water Polo': Why I Teach Them For Free | On The Red Dot - Secret Heroes

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Meet Water Polo Coach Ting Kum, who’s found an exciting and fun way to keep seniors active—leading free weekly water polo sessions for a lively group of women aged 60 to 85.

Even though he’s never played water polo himself, Coach Ting runs an academy that’s known for producing national youth players. But no matter how busy his schedule gets, he always makes time for these spirited grandmas. He never misses a session. He’s even simplified the game to fuel their competitive streak while keeping the excitement high. We take a closer look at how Coach Ting builds an unbreakable bond with this amazing group of women, revealing that, in many ways, he needs them just as much as they need him.

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[Post 796] I Work As 24/7 Crisis Helpliner For Migrant Workers In Distress | On The Red Dot - Secret Heroes

Summary

Meet Jaishen Jayasegaran, a dedicated Crisis Helpline operator who answers calls from distressed migrant workers, offering a listening ear and vital support when they need it most. He takes on the toughest shift—the graveyard shifts from 10 PM to 7 AM—up to 10 days a month, when calls are often the most urgent. Whether it’s a plea for help or just someone in distress, Jaishen is there to provide comfort and calm, keeping migrant workers safe in their darkest hours. But Jaishen’s dedication goes far beyond just answering calls. Secret Heroes explores how he forms deep connections with the migrant worker community, stepping up to help in ways that go above and beyond the job description.

[Post 795] 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 794] “I Feel Helpless”: South Korean Teachers Grapple With Stress & Abuse | Insight | Full Episode

Summary

According to South Korea's Ministry of Education, about 100 public school teachers took their own lives between January 2018 and June 2023. 

From heavy workload to the undue stress placed by parents, to abuse by students, South Korea's teachers are under duress. Many are leaving their jobs, and a majority live in fear of their students and their parents. But behind this phenomenon, is a toxic over-emphasis on academic performance, and the lack of protection for teachers. 

As teachers lobby for their rights in South Korea, the country is now driven to re-examine its relationship with education. 

[Post 791] Expansion of Tuas Newater Factory will triple production to 75 million gallons per day

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Singapore is expanding a facility in Tuas to increase by three times the amount of recycled used water. When completed, it can produce 75 million gallons per day -- enough water to fill more than 130 Olympic-sized swimming pools. The Tuas water recycling plant will be part of the larger Tuas Nexus -- the world’s first integrated waste and water treatment facility. Today, NEWater meets around 40% of Singapore's water demand. It is expected to meet more than half the country's needs by 2060.

[Post 790] 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.