On today's (27 July) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Abhilash Narayan, Investment Strategist, HSBC Private Bank

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The US has introduced a new round of tariffs on 60 trading partners, replacing the expired 10% global duty with a two-tier system tied to forced-labour compliance. While some countries face a 12.5% tariff, others receive a 10% rate, with key sectors such as steel, aluminium, automobiles, food and energy exempt. Asia Decoded Founder and Principal Economist Priyanka Kishore explains what the latest measures reveal about Washington's trade strategy to Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman.

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14 people have been arrested over an alleged phantom worker scheme, with investigators looking into fraudulent CPF contributions and inflated foreign worker quotas. On this edition of TalkBack, Daniel Martin asks the question: Who’s hiring ‘phantom workers’ and would you accept CPF payments for free? He's joined by Singapore employment lawyer Jennifer Chih from Nair, Jen and Tan LLC.

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Guest: Lee Sue Ann, Economist, UOB

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GIC’s returns are down a third straight year to a six-year low in FY2025/2026. That’s according to the sovereign wealth fund’s latest annual report, released on Friday (24 July). Daniel Martin discusses further with Louise Loo, Head of Asia Economics, Oxford Economics.

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Concerns about workplace support may be stopping some Singaporeans from registering as potential marrow donors. Cheryl Goh speaks with Charles Loh, CEO of the Bone Marrow Donor Programme, and Edwin Wan, Managing Director of Bertschi Singapore; to look at the misconceptions surrounding donation, why employers are being encouraged to step in, and how one donor’s experience reshaped the way he leads and supports his employees.

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Food Republic has reopened at Jewel Changi Airport with a refreshed look inspired by a 1970s hawker street. Cheryl Goh speaks with Andy Kiu, General Manager, Food Atrium, and Eddie Lim, 2nd Generation Owner, Lixin Fishball Noodles to find out how the space blends nostalgia, heritage recipes and modern dining expectations, while bringing together a strong line-up of Michelin Bib Gourmand brands for travellers and locals alike.

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Gen Z workers are often criticised for lacking motivation or loyalty, but are they simply responding to a workplace that has changed? Cheryl Goh looks at what younger employees value, why job stability may no longer hold the same appeal, and how managers can build trust, accountability and engagement with Ho Pei Ning, producer of CNA’s Work It podcast.

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With energy issues taking center stage under the newly rebranded ministry, Singapore is restructuring its high-level cabinet strategy to handle rising industrial demands. Andrea Heng and Poh Kok Ing unpack whether this shift signals a leap toward nuclear and regional grids, or if businesses and consumers will end up paying the price for the nation's energy-hungry future with Dr Alvin Chew, Senior Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU). 

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On today's (24 July) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Poh Kok Ing speak with Santosh Rao, Head of Research and Partner, Manhattan Venture Partners 
 

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