[Post 765] Impact of providing better protection for Singapore's 70,000 platform workers | Deep Dive podcast

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No video this week as the recording was done online and the quality was not the best. But the conversation is still important and relevant to anyone who uses the services of platform workers. We hope you enjoy the audio experience.

[Post 764] The realities of raising 5 kids in Singapore | Commentary

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During the National Day Rally 2024 speech, a slew of announcements were aimed at making Singapore more family-friendly. One of the support measures will be for families with three or more young children. Freelance writer and mother-of-five Kelly Ang tells CNA about the realities of raising a large family in Singapore.

[Post 763] Ask Work It: More work but no promotion. Should I say no?

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You are taking on more projects every year, yet the career jump remains out of reach. What’s holding your boss back from promoting you and what can you do to break this cycle? 

[Post 762] Why near-expired food is sought after by young people in Taiwan

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More young Taiwanese are turning to near-expired food items sold at steep discounts as a way to cope with the island's soaring cost of living. It has become a popular topic on social media, with netizens sharing tips and experience of buying these discounted goods. CNA's Victoria Jen with this report.

[Post 761] How I Made It: PropNex CEO Ismail Gafoor, PropNex on making and spending money | Money Talks podcast

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In this special two-part series, Andrea Heng asks Singapore’s money makers about their relationship with money.

Real estate mogul Ismail Gafoor shares how his childhood shaped his attitude towards money, the number one financial rule he and his wife live by, and why it took years for him to finally enjoy spending money on himself. 

[Post 760] Housing cluster pilot for PWDs to live independently

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A cluster of public rental flats for persons with disabilities (PWDs) will be launched next year. The pilot is among plans by an inter-agency taskforce that is looking into how PWDs can live independently, with onsite support from community programmes and services. CNA's Syahida Othman speaks to Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development, and Chia Yong Yong, a member of the Taskforce on Community Living for PWDs, on whether these recommendations are enough and what they are looking forward to.

[Post 759] Never Too Old: Meet the seniors in Singapore who choose not to retire | Full series

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From healthcare to football, to modelling and education, we spoke to some seniors in Singapore who choose to spend their golden years working instead of retiring.