[Post 603] Local cinemas offer new experiences to woo moviegoers back

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Live events and niche film festivals are starting to revitalise local cinemas, which have been struggling since the COVID-19 pandemic. Some operators have attracted a tenth more customers since last year, as they battle changing movie-watching habits. Unique experiences are becoming crucial to the cinema's survival, with consumers increasingly preferring the convenience of streaming services. Muhammad Bahajjaj reports.

[Post 602] Will Singapore’s housing prices always rise, or is that a myth? | Commentary

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Singaporeans love to talk about property. Many subscribe to the belief that housing prices will only go up. Is this really the case? Sing Tien Foo, Provost’s Chair Professor at the Department of Real Estate at NUS Business School, gives his take. Read his commentary: https://cna.asia/4gsIq1S

[Post 601] Singapore Budget 2025: What you need to know

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From the SG60 package, to S$800 worth of CDC Vouchers and the new Large Families Scheme, here’s all you need to know about Budget 2025, announced by Singapore Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in parliament on Tuesday (Feb 18). #budget2025 #singaporebudget2025

[Post 600] What if you can't save enough for retirement? | Money Talks podcast

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Financial analysts will tell you that you need at least S$600,000 (US$444,000) in cash when you retire. But for most people with heavy financial needs in their adult years, what's a reasonable plan?

Andrea Heng asks OCBC's group wealth management head, Tan Siew Lee.

[Post 599] 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?