Let's Talk, Singapore

From China cutting once again its interest rates, worsening Covid-19 situation to Taiwan's bold move in welcoming foreign delegations despite Chinese pressure.

We analyse these headlines and more with Dr Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs. 

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In today's Breakfast Brief, we analyse the latest government initiatives to attract top talent such as introducing special visas or providing grants and subsidies. Also, we discussed the relocation of Paya Lebar Air Base which could enhance en bloc prospects of some neighbouring condos.

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It is expected that climate change, geopolitical tensions and increased legislative disruptions will place an enormous impact on Singapore's development in the next 50 years. Besides, the country also faces the challenges of an ageing population and inflationary pressures which have increased government expenditure so far. How these challenges are addressed with the adoption of data, location and expertise is among the top concerns. 

Arijit Chatterjee, Associate Professor, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific shares more. 

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Phan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord Asia discusses about the upcoming Jackson Hole Symposium in which Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be expected to speak on the economic outlook and Fed’s resolve on raising interest rates.

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Yee Wee Tang, Managing Director, Grab Singapore tells us more about the company's milestones and biggest achievements over the decade, as well as opportunities on the horizon for the superapp. 

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Nielsen has recently released insights on the biggest 20 advertisers and industry spenders during the first half of 2022 across key media in ten markets in Asia Pacific. From this report, who are the biggest advertisers and industry spenders for the first half of 2022?

Yee Chong Moon, Managing Director, Nielsen Singapore shares more. 

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The Biden administration is to give $80 billion to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and also a new $775m military aid package to Ukraine. Also, new reports emerges about US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi trip to Taiwan and the raid on former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence.

We analyse these headlines and more with Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates.

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In today's Breakfast Brief,  we discuss the eight highlights from Minister Lee Hsien Loong's recent National Day Rally(NDR) speech and the upcoming Jackson Hole Symposium which will provide a clear picture of the Fed's future rate hike path. 

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Synopsis: In a special series called Tales from the Belt and Road, The Straits Times' Indochina bureau chief Tan Hui Yee takes you to places in the region where China’s infrastructure drive is creating the most impact.

For this episode, she travels along the Laos-China Railway, newly-opened in December 2021.

Highlights (click/tap above): (Headphones recommended)

1:30 No shops open at train station, but street food saves the day

2:26 Checks, checks and more checks

3:31 The railway song

4:38 Departure from Vientiane, on the dot

5:18 Jagged peaks and banana chips

6:58 Ticket brokers infuriate passengers  

9:15 Arrival at Boten, a special economic zone under construction by the Laos-China border

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Produced by: Tan Hui Yee ([email protected]), Ernest Luis and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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In today's Breakfast Brief,  we discuss with Azeem Sheriff, Markets Analyst, CMC Markets APAC & Canada about US home sales which fell to a fresh 2-year low in July and US jobless claims which showed signs of softening in the labour market. How much will the latest data points move expectations for Fed policy and what are the key things investors need to watch out for.

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