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The hard truth is global emissions are still growing. Countries that piously signed the Paris agreement have not cut their emissions enough to meet its targets. At COP27, negotiators also failed to reach a deal on greater cuts to greenhouse gas emissions. Is carbon tax the answer? We discuss this with Yin Shao Loong, Senior Research Associate at Khazanah Research Institute.

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2022 was generally unkind to equity markets, especially developed markets like the US which had its worst performance since 2008. This caused a selldown globally and of course Malaysia was not spared. But as we head into 2023, Malaysia looks more stable politically and with a China reopening, will there be catalysts that would cause a rerating of the market? For answers we speak to Alexander Chia, Regional Head of Research, RHB Investment Bank.

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As the world's 2nd largest economy readies for a reopening, how should Malaysia prepare for the influx of Chinese tourists especially since there are reports of high covid cases in their country? Dr Khoo Yoong Khean, Scientific Officer, Duke-NUS Centre for Outbreak Preparedness gives us those answers.

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The age of digitalisation and technology that we’re experiencing has enormous potential to drive Malaysia’s economic future, but it also comes with the perils of cybersecurity threats, online disinformation and the risks of a digital divide entrenching inequity. We speak to YB Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications and Digital, for his thoughts.

The sale of the KL Tower concession from TM to little known entity Hydroshoppe Sdn. Bhd. for RM3.8 million has drawn scrutiny, given that the business made an annual profit to the tune of RM20 million in 2019. Business commentator P. Gunasegaram gives us a breakdown on the corruption concerns that this deal raises.

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2022 was a rocky year for all key members of ASEAN with the lingering effects from the COVID-19 variant of Omicron, the Russia-Ukraine war and rising inflation globally. As we start the new year in 2023 with the US and EU likely heading for a recession, coupled with an abrupt reopening by China and a likely surge in tourist arrivals, what does this hold for Asean economies and currencies? Also, which countries look most resilient and are poised to benefit the most? For insights, we speak to Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research, ANZ Bank.

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2022 was unkind to equity markets, especially the US which had its worst performance since 2008. But will 2023 see a positive rerating of markets? Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us whilst giving us his top ideas for the year.

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Patrick Teoh takes you on another foot-stomping, hand-clapping ride down memory lane as he blows dust off his vinyl collection to bring you a selection of hits from the 60s to 80s.

The sports world mourns the passing of Brazilian legend Pelé, who passed away at the age of 82. Our pundits remember the illustrious career of football's beloved icon, real name Edson Arantes do Nascimento, especially Bob Holmes who saw Pelé grace the pitch in England many years ago.

Elsewhere, the English Premier League returns to action; barely eight days after the conclusion of the World Cup in Qatar. We review all ten matches that resumed since Boxing Day, with Man City's convincing win over Leeds United concluding Matchday 17.

Back in the region, we also look ahead to the AFF Championship's crunch match, as Malaysia take on Singapore at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on the 3rd of January. All these and more, only on Just For Kicks!

截至2022年底，前8家科技巨头包括FAANG、特斯拉、微软及英伟达总市值损失占纳斯达克指数总亏损的56%。经历了一整年的惨痛修正后，随着2023的到来，等待这些科技巨头公司的是什么？是否有望一洗颓势，正式进入复苏周期？

来宾重点分析特斯拉及苹果公司未来前景，马上点击收听完整节目。