Money Mind - 5 tips to book cheaper holidays

24 May 2023 06:32PM

10 mins

Flight prices have skyrocketed since borders reopened. So how can you book holidays without breaking the bank? Sona Remesh gets tips on how to get the most bang for your travel buck, from Joydeep Chakraborty, chief strategy officer at Traveloka, and Skyscanner travel expert Jarrod Kris.

Money Mind - 5 things about buying property in the metaverse

If the metaverse is the future of the Internet, how can you get a head start in setting up your own space in it? And what are the risks and opportunities of investing in digital real estate? Dawn Tan’s guest is Samuel Huber, CEO of LandVault, a virtual construction firm that helps brands build their presence in the metaverse.

07/06/2023 11 mins

Money Mind - 5 things about Singapore’s soaring rents

Private rental prices in Singapore surged by 29.7 percent in 2022, according to data from the Urban Redevelopment Authority. Will this growth continue – and could there be any respite for tenants? Jonathan Peeris sits down with Alan Cheong, executive director, research and consultancy, Savills Singapore.

31/05/2023 14 mins

Money Mind - 5 ways a US debt default could affect your finances

The clock is ticking on the United States national debt time bomb. So what’s at stake – and why does it matter for you and your wallet? Jonathan Peeris finds out from Vishnu Varathan, head of economics and strategy at Mizuho Bank, and Sim Moh Siong, currency strategist, Bank of Singapore.

26/05/2023 15 mins