Friday, 20 December 2024

[Post 519] I Launched A Business From My Living Room — Now It Brings In $9 Million A Year


Summary

Jenny Lei, 28, is the founder and CEO of Freja, a company that sells work totes, shoulder purses and travel accessories. The 4-year-old startup brought in more than $9 million in revenue over the last 12 months, including $2 million in profit. Here's how Lei built a trendsetting brand, despite her lack of experience in the industry.


Wednesday, 18 December 2024

[Post 518] I’m Much Happier Living In Bali Than In The U.S. - Here’s How Much It Costs


Summary

Steven Guo, 24, relocated to Bali, Indonesia, from Southern California in 2024. He currently makes $254,000 a year running multiple e-commerce businesses that are on track to bring in a combined $1.7 million this year.

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 517]Malone Lam's alleged US$230m crypto scam | CNA Explains


Summary

Singaporean suspect Malone Lam shot to infamy after he was arrested for allegedly stealing US$230 million in cryptocurrency. The 20-year-old used the money for swanky cars, travel, luxury watches and parties at clubs. How did he pull off "one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts" from a private individual US history? Here's what we know. Read more: https://cna.asia/40MkBxK

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

[Post 516] 7 luxury homes in Singapore | Remarkable Living


Summary

From a ryokan-inspired Good Class Bungalow to a property once owned by former president Ong Teng Cheong, we take a look at seven homes in Singapore that are as much of a dazzling display of architecture as they are luxurious

Monday, 16 December 2024

[Post 515] How To Get A Job And Stay Employable In 2025: We Ask The Experts | Money Mind | Jobs


Summary

What’s the best way to get ahead in the job market in 2025? Plus, what pay increments and bonuses should you expect? 

Sunday, 15 December 2024

[Post 514] Where To Invest Your Money In 2025 (And Sectors To Be Wary Of) | Money Mind | Investment


Summary 

Investment strategies for young investors in 2025: how can they make the most of new opportunities, and what are the new risks?  

[Post 513] When Singapore Stock Exchange Was Suspended: The Pan-Electric Saga | Black Thursday - Part 2/2





Summary 

After three tense days of forced closure, the Stock Exchange of Singapore reopens. But the damage has been done - retail investors were left with scrips worth next to nothing. 

While Conrad tries to find out more about Peter Tham and his brokerage firm, the CAID team begin their investigation of Tan Kok Liang and Tan Koon Swan. A breakthrough in the case allows them a warrant for the ever-evasive Peter: it appears that Peter has forged scrips to secure more bank loans.