[Post 1033] [ENG SUB] Hawker in his 80s, serving taste of home

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At the age of 80, he still cut vegetables, stir-fry, wash dishes , works 15 hours a day and offers frequent discounts to customers. Why does he continue to work?

[Post 1032] [ENG SUB] Why Younger Singaporeans are Choosing to be Nurses

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Why Younger Singaporeans are Choosing to be Nurses

[Post 1031] [ENG SUB] Why your kopi is getting expensive

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The price of traditional coffee in Singapore is rising due to increased costs for coffee beans, wages, and rent. Vendors are struggling to maintain affordable prices, but some are finding ways to absorb the costs, while others are forced to raise prices. The video explores the challenges faced by coffee vendors and the potential impact on the future of traditional coffee.

[Post 1030] [ENG SUB] Is it still going strong? | Behind Singapore’s CPF (5/5)

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Singapore’s CPF system has been in place for nearly 70 years. Even though it’s been widely recognised as Asia’s top pension system,  it has also faced a fair share of scepticism from time to time. Is CPF still going strong? Watch the video to find out more!

[Post 1029] [ENG SUB] Are we stretching it too thin? | Behind Singapore’s CPF (4/5)

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Some of our major milestones in life like buying a home and having children can be financed with CPF savings. While CPF was originally established in the 1950s with the primary goal of providing retirement safety, its uses have gradually expanded to homeownership and healthcare expenses. With so many uses, are we spreading our CPF too thin? Watch the video to find out more!

[Post 1028] [ENG SUB] How to grow your CPF monies | Behind Singapore’s CPF (3/5)

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34-year-old Jocelyn Tay has been working for 10 years and already has $110,000 in her CPF Special Account! She’s not alone. Some Singaporeans have  even accumulated more than half a million dollars of CPF savings by their early 50s. How did they do it? Watch the video to find out more!

[Post 1027] [ENG SUB] Demystifying CPF contribution rates | Behind Singapore’s CPF (2/5)

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Most Singaporeans are familiar with monthly CPF contributions - 20% from their salary and 17% contributed by their employer. How were these numbers determined? Besides helping Singaporeans save for retirement, what other crucial role do these contribution rates play? Watch the video to find out more!