[Post 795] US Fed Cuts Interest Rates: How Should You Rebalance Your Portfolio? | Money Mind | Investment

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Six investment decisions to make as the Fed cuts interest rates.

[Post 794] “I Feel Helpless”: South Korean Teachers Grapple With Stress & Abuse | Insight | Full Episode

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According to South Korea's Ministry of Education, about 100 public school teachers took their own lives between January 2018 and June 2023. 

From heavy workload to the undue stress placed by parents, to abuse by students, South Korea's teachers are under duress. Many are leaving their jobs, and a majority live in fear of their students and their parents. But behind this phenomenon, is a toxic over-emphasis on academic performance, and the lack of protection for teachers. 

As teachers lobby for their rights in South Korea, the country is now driven to re-examine its relationship with education. 

[Post 791] Expansion of Tuas Newater Factory will triple production to 75 million gallons per day

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Singapore is expanding a facility in Tuas to increase by three times the amount of recycled used water. When completed, it can produce 75 million gallons per day -- enough water to fill more than 130 Olympic-sized swimming pools. The Tuas water recycling plant will be part of the larger Tuas Nexus -- the world’s first integrated waste and water treatment facility. Today, NEWater meets around 40% of Singapore's water demand. It is expected to meet more than half the country's needs by 2060.

[Post 790] Temasek Explained: Supporting Singapore through tough times [Part 8/8]

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When COVID-19 struck, Temasek galvanised its ecosystem to do right and do good for the community here and overseas. Beyond the pandemic, it continues on its journey to do good, supporting Temasek Trust and its non-profit entities.

[Post 789] Temasek Explained: Exclusive interview with CEO of Singapore’s Temasek [Part 7/8]

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After joining the firm for over a decade, Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara was appointed CEO of Temasek Holdings in October 2021. In his first in-depth interview since taking office, Dilhan shares his leadership journey, and unveils Temasek’s inner workings, as well as his blueprint for the future.

[Post 788]Temasek Explained: Does Temasek manage our CPF? Your burning questions answered [Part 6/8]

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Temasek remains a mystery to most Singaporeans. Depending on whom you ask, the answer varies. This video debunks common misperceptions about Temasek’s sources of funds and how it uses them.

[Post 787] Temasek Explained: How Temasek makes its investment decisions [Part 5/8]

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Despite the year-on-year volatility of markets, Temasek has stayed true to its culture of long-term ownership. For the first time, Temasek’s top executives shed light on what goes on behind the scenes to structure a deal, investing in strong business models with a focus on long-term returns.