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When a two-year gym membership ends after just one year

When a two-year gym membership ends after just one year

A young man paid VND65 million (US$2,500) for two years’ membership at a premium gym, but the facility is now closing after just one year.
At 45, I fear an inheritance dispute over the house my parents promised me

At 45, I fear an inheritance dispute over the house my parents promised me

World’s second-richest country to auction luxury homes, goods from $2.4B money laundering case

World’s second-richest country to auction luxury homes, goods from $2.4B money laundering case

I replaced my $26,800-a-year media team with $57 per month AI tools

I replaced my $26,800-a-year media team with $57 per month AI tools

With just VND1.5 million (US$57) a month in AI subscriptions, I am getting results just as good as those produced by my former media team, which cost VND700 million (US$26,800) a year.
August 27, 2026 | 06:48 am GMT+7
China economics professor sparks outrage for describing gig work as a type of 'welfare'

China economics professor sparks outrage for describing gig work as a type of 'welfare'

The term "flexible employment" has gone viral ‌in China after a prominent economics professor drew widespread public anger by describing gig work as a form of "welfare."
August 24, 2026 | 07:51 pm GMT+7
More than half of Hong Kong’s rich plans to work past retirement age

More than half of Hong Kong’s rich plans to work past retirement age

Some 58% of affluent people in Hong Kong plan to work beyond the traditional retirement age of earlier generations, a new survey found.
August 19, 2026 | 02:57 pm GMT+7
I’m selling my car at a loss after borrowing $19,000 to buy it

I’m selling my car at a loss after borrowing $19,000 to buy it

I was excited to finally buy a car, but instead of easing my commute, it has made getting around even more complicated.
August 14, 2026 | 06:04 am GMT+7
Singapore worker wins $23,000 from company that fired her during probation for poor performance

Singapore worker wins $23,000 from company that fired her during probation for poor performance

A woman in Singapore who brought a claim against her former employer over what she felt was an unfair dismissal during her probation has won S$30,000 (US$23,200) in compensation.
July 29, 2026 | 05:40 pm GMT+7
47 luxury cars seized in over $2B money laundering case in world's second-richest country go up for auction

47 luxury cars seized in over $2B money laundering case in world's second-richest country go up for auction

Forty-seven luxury vehicles, including 11 Rolls-Royces, seized in Singapore's largest-ever S$3 billion (US$2.3 billion) money laundering case have gone up for auction.
July 29, 2026 | 03:43 pm GMT+7
Thailand cake shop shutters after defamation lawsuit against customer who left 1-star review dismissed

Thailand cake shop shutters after defamation lawsuit against customer who left 1-star review dismissed

A cake shop in Thailand’s Phuket has reportedly closed down after its 5-million-baht (US$149,000) defamation lawsuit against a customer who gave it a one-star review was dismissed.
July 28, 2026 | 06:06 am GMT+7
My rental income hits snag 2 years after retiring early to travel

My rental income hits snag 2 years after retiring early to travel

I retired early to travel to my heart’s content, but the income from my rental property dried up, throwing my whole plan into jeopardy.
July 24, 2026 | 06:53 am GMT+7
Stable incomes and homeownership fail to ease young people’s financial anxiety

Stable incomes and homeownership fail to ease young people’s financial anxiety

"How can I invest effectively at 30?" A post by Thu Trang, 29, of Ho Chi Minh City sparked hundreds of responses about personal finance strategies.
July 22, 2026 | 11:37 am GMT+7
Should I sell five taels of gold at a loss and put the money back in the bank?

Should I sell five taels of gold at a loss and put the money back in the bank?

Had I not withdrawn my savings to buy gold, I would still have my full principal and be earning more than VND6 million (US$226.5) in bank interest every month.
July 17, 2026 | 10:07 am GMT+7
I’m still empty-handed 30 years after parents promised me inheritance

I’m still empty-handed 30 years after parents promised me inheritance

My parents once told me to drop out of school to work and help provide for my siblings, promising to eventually let me inherit their house and land.
July 8, 2026 | 06:11 am GMT+7
Asia's best-performing currency expected to weaken further against Singapore dollar in 2026

Asia's best-performing currency expected to weaken further against Singapore dollar in 2026

The Malaysian ringgit is expected to weaken further against the Singapore dollar in the second half of 2026 as higher U.S. interest rates and other external factors continue to weigh on the currency.
June 29, 2026 | 06:32 am GMT+7
One-ton-a-day free durian giveaway draws long queues in Singapore

One-ton-a-day free durian giveaway draws long queues in Singapore

A stall in Singapore is attracting large crowds with a giveaway of up to 1,000 kilograms of free durians every day.
June 28, 2026 | 08:19 am GMT+7
Man allegedly steals $187 worth of Black Thorn durians from Singapore shop

Man allegedly steals $187 worth of Black Thorn durians from Singapore shop

A man was caught on CCTV allegedly stealing nine Black Thorn durians worth S$240 (US$187) from a shop in western Singapore.
June 17, 2026 | 06:02 am GMT+7
Sister demands equal inheritance despite leaving me to care for our parents for 15 years

Sister demands equal inheritance despite leaving me to care for our parents for 15 years

My younger sister wants 50% of the inheritance even though she has left me to provide for our parents and hold their funerals on my own.
June 11, 2026 | 05:43 am GMT+7
People crowd gold shops when prices peak, go quiet as they fall

People crowd gold shops when prices peak, go quiet as they fall

People used to queue up at gold shops early in the morning when prices were at their peak, but make themselves scarce now that prices have plummeted.
June 10, 2026 | 06:19 am GMT+7
How much do Hong Kong citizens need to retire?

How much do Hong Kong citizens need to retire?

A Hong Kong retiree may need as much as HKD7.1 million (US$910,000) to sustain themselves after leaving the workforce, underscoring a gap between retirement needs and actual pension savings, a study has found.
June 8, 2026 | 11:16 am GMT+7
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