Tuesday, 4 February 2025

[Post 573] A Financial Advisor's Top Budgeting Tips For Chinese New Year | Money Mind | Finance


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Chinese New Year doesn’t have to be tough on the wallet. A financial advisor shares how her top money-saving tip starts with spring-cleaning.  

Monday, 3 February 2025

[Post 572] Unlicensed Delivery Drivers On Our Roads: Why Are They On The Rise? | Talking Point | Full Episode


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In this episode of Talking Point, Diana Ser investigates the troubling rise of unlicensed drivers on Singapore's roads. As home delivery demand surges, more drivers are taking to the streets without proper credentials. Through insights from the logistics sector and authorities, Talking Point uncovers the dangerous consequences of having unlicensed drivers on the road and the risks they pose to public safety.

Sunday, 2 February 2025

Saturday, 1 February 2025

[Post 570] How I Make A Living Creating Customised Poetry For Strangers In Minutes | Money Mind | Poetry


Summary

How do you make a living as a typewriter poet? For Grace, it starts with three words and a piece of paper.

[Post 569] How China’s Humanoid Robots May Replace Its Shrinking Labour Force





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China already leads the world in industrial robots, accounting for 52% of all new robots installed in 2022. Now, the focus is on humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence (AI). These robots look and move like humans; and are capable of doing tasks just like us - or even better. 

Why is China betting big on robots? President Xi Jinping wants to boost the economy by focusing on new quality productive forces, which includes robotics, flying electric vehicles and biotech. With China’s shrinking labour force, could robots be the answer for future economic growth?

Thursday, 30 January 2025

[Post 568] How I'm Monetising My Backyard By Building A Granny Flat And Renting It Out | Money Mind | Rental


Summary

Can you make money out of your backyard, by constructing a granny flat? Sydney resident Charles Pillay goes through the sums.