[Post 1119] Chocolate Finance Saga: What Happened? Will It Change The Way You Invest Your Money? | Money Mind

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A liquidity crunch. Consumers worried about a possible bank run. And mixed messaging. What went awry at Chocolate Finance, and what are the takeaways for people looking to make the most of their money?

[Post 1118] Home CCTV Cameras Hacked! How Secure Are Your Smart Home Devices? | Talking Point | Full Episode

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With the number of smart devices we have at home, Steve Chia looks into just how vulnerable your smart devices could be. Why do people worry about them? Just how easy can they be to hack? What damage could a hacker do with access to your smart devices.

[Post 1117] Inside A Japanese 'Resignation Agency': Why Japan's Workers Need Help Quitting Their Jobs

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Too scared or anxious to quit your job? In Japan, you can hire a ‘resignation agent’ to quit on your behalf for 22,000 yen or US$147. 

Why is it so difficult for Japanese workers to resign? What is it about the Japanese work culture that makes quitting stressful?

[Post 1116] This App Pays Filipinos To Collect Plastic Waste | Tech To Save The World | Philippines

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Our urban cities face unique challenges in the climate crisis. This episode examines how innovative technologies can redefine sustainable solutions to issues faced by bustling metropolitan areas. Real examples of how blockchain technology is redefining the overwhelming plastics problem and waste management through a new gig economy in Manila. Plastic collectors become valued gig workers, elevating recycling efforts and reducing plastic pollution. 

In Singapore, AI-driven smart sensors are revolutionising legacy building cooling systems, optimising energy use and cutting down emissions.

[Post 1115] Shrinking Indonesian Middle Class: Why Are They Struggling? | Asia's Changing Middle Class | Insight

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The growing middle class was once considered the engine of Indonesia’s leap to upper-middle income status. But 2024 revealed a startling statistic – the middle class in the world’s fourth most populous nation is shrinking, even as its economy grows at a healthy 5%. Compared to 2019’s numbers, over nine million Indonesians fell out of the middle class.

What lies behind this drop? Is it simply the long-tail effect of COVID-19, or have taxation, inflation and inequality changed what it means to be middle class in Indonesia? And with a new president at the helm, promising an 8% GDP growth, will the middle class be lifted by Prabowo's economic plans, or dragged down by them?

[Post 1114] Young Indonesian Singer Earns 6X More Than Minimum Wage By 'Busking' Online | Money Mind | Singer

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A young musician follows his passion on the streets of Jakarta. And the result is music to the ears. 

[Post 1113] How To Use Your Climate Vouchers To Save More On Energy Bills | Money Mind | Bills

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Tips on saving money on your energy bills using Singapore Climate Vouchers.