[Post 1062] Singapore Budget 2025: Gen Z NSF Reacts To Cost Of Living, Nuclear Power, Jobs | Money Mind

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Property prices, nuclear power, good jobs for the future: young adult reaction to Singapore Budget 2025.

[Post 598] Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: What Is It? Will It Work? | CNA Correspondent | Full Episode

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The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is an ambitious project aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between Singapore and Malaysia while boosting regional growth. This CNA Correspondent episode delves into the opportunities the SEZ offers, including enhanced trade, investment and job creation, as well as its potential to develop cutting-edge infrastructure and technology hubs. 

While the SEZ promises to create new industries and provide employment across various sectors, challenges such as infrastructure, rising costs of living and long-term viability present potential obstacles to the joint venture. This episode looks at some of the concerns of businesses and residents and how the authorities are managing them as the SEZ takes shape, to ensure a prosperous future for both nations and the Southeast Asian region.

[Post 599] How This Filipino Gen Z Supports Her Family Of 7: Sole Breadwinner At 22 | Money Mind

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How do you balance your budget when you're a 22-year-old supporting a family of seven? 

[Post 598] Can Timezone level up the arcade business? | The Business Behind

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With the ever-increasing amount of entertainment options at the palm of our hands, why are arcades popping up all over malls, and do people still visit them? What is their impact on the retail landscape in Singapore?

BT takes a deep dive into the business of arcades through the Timezone brand, Singapore’s largest family entertainment centre operator, and unpacks how they leverage community and cutting-edge tech to stay relevant in today’s experiential age.

[Post 597] Treasure At Home: This family-run vintage store in Tai Seng is a hidden gem

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What started as a hobby in 2012 has become a full-time family business, Treasure At Home. The store, run by Wak Sadri and their children, now attracts vintage enthusiasts in Singapore.

[Post 596] Retrenched At 30: Losing My Job Created A Business Opportunity For Me | Money Mind | Retrenchment

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How do you bounce back when you are retrenched at age 30? For one young professional, losing her job became a stepping stone to a new career path.

[Post 595] How To Create A Dividend Portfolio Earning $1,000 A Month | Money Mind | Passive Income

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How can a young adult start building a stream of passive income? Tips on how to set up a dividend portfolio - and the risks you need to keep in mind.