[Post 577] More Singaporeans choosing low-sugar, low-fat festive snacks

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Some bakeries in Singapore that offer seasonal treats with less sugar and fat are seeing demand rise as much as 30 per cent this Chinese New Year. This is as more people are choosing to eat healthier even while celebrating the festive season. Dr Kalpana Bhaskaran, President of the Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association, discusses how it can be all too easy to go over board when feasting during Chinese New Year.

[Post 550] China's DeepSeek roils AI sector

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Competition in the global tech scene has been redefined as advances by Chinese start-up DeepSeek appear to undermine Washington's lead in the artificial intelligence race. Rival OpenAI has vowed to deliver "much better models" and accelerate product releases, after DeepSeek's AI model overtook ChatGPT to become the top rated app in the US. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called the Chinese start-up's product "impressive" and said it was "invigorating" to have a new competitor.

[Post 549] What is DeepSeek? Low-cost AI model rattles markets

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A low-cost AI model from Chinese startup DeepSeek had surpassed US rival ChatGPT in downloads from Apple's app store by Monday (Jan 27) after its free AI assistant was launched last week.

The new model's sudden rise sent global technology stocks crashing overnight, with leader Nvidia losing US$592.7 billion in market capitalisation, the biggest one-day loss for a Wall Street stock.

[Post 548] Johor Bahru's property boom: Are locals getting priced out?

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Property prices in Johor Bahru have surged, with demand being driven by buyers from Singapore and China. It's forced some locals to look for options far from the city centre.

[Post 547] 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.  

[Post 546] 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.

[Post 545] Gen Z Are Testing Work-Life Boundaries: How Flexible Can Hybrid Work Be? | Money Mind

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Work-life boundaries when you’re working from home – what are the do’s and don’ts?