Let's Talk, Singapore

The Covid-19 pandemic hit the travel industry hard and many turned to technology to cope with the situation. However, as restrictions ease and borders reopen, these businesses are recovering and the focus is shifting from simply trying to stay afloat back to standing out in the industry to attract consumers.

We speak to Paul Er, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Millennium Hotels & Resorts about the landscape of the travel industry during this post pandemic period.

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Singapore’s digital economy has gained notoriety given its large energy consumption. Corporations and governments have the responsibility to manage this in whatever way they can. However, there are many challenges involved in the shift towards more energy efficient technology.

We speak to Matthew Oostveen, Chief Technology Officer & VP, Pure Storage about creating a sustainable data centre footprint in Singapore.

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Singapore’s digital economy has gained notoriety given its large energy consumption. Corporations and governments have the responsibility to manage this in whatever way they can. However, there are many challenges involved in the shift towards more energy efficient technology.

We speak to Matthew Oostveen, Chief Technology Officer & VP, Pure Storage about creating a sustainable data centre footprint in Singapore.

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In The Breakfast Brief, we take a look at the outlook of some companies such as PepsiCo, ServiceNow and Microsoft. The dollar index strengthens but several Wall Street strategists have warned that this strength in the U.S. currency could spell trouble for corporate earnings ahead. Singapore's Temasek holdings replaced China as the top investment destination in its last financial year, when the value of its net portfolio rose above $400 billion for the first time. 

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In The Breakfast Brief, we take a look at the outlook of some companies such as PepsiCo, ServiceNow and Microsoft. The dollar index strengthens but several Wall Street strategists have warned that this strength in the U.S. currency could spell trouble for corporate earnings ahead. Singapore's Temasek holdings replaced China as the top investment destination in its last financial year, when the value of its net portfolio rose above $400 billion for the first time. 

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The Orthopaedic scene has seen a huge evolution since the covid-19 pandemic and the digitalisation of the healthcare industry.

The use of robotic assistance in an Orthopaedic surgery can potentially lead to a faster post-surgery recovery with a more natural feel for patients. 

However, will the industry be welcoming to embrace more tech in their workflow and where does Southeast Asia stand in the orthopaedic front. 

Dr William Maloney, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine, Senior Advisor to TE Asia & ALTY Hospital joins us to discuss these matters.

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The Orthopaedic scene has seen a huge evolution since the covid-19 pandemic and the digitalisation of the healthcare industry.

The use of robotic assistance in an Orthopaedic surgery can potentially lead to a faster post-surgery recovery with a more natural feel for patients. 

However, will the industry be welcoming to embrace more tech in their workflow and where does Southeast Asia stand in the orthopaedic front. 

Dr William Maloney, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine, Senior Advisor to TE Asia & ALTY Hospital joins us to discuss these matters.

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news developments in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez chats with Money FM's Elliott Danker.

They discuss Malaysia and Philippines' respective ongoing struggles with Covid-19, the battle between Malaysia and Indonesia in palm oil exports, and the future of leadership in Sri Lanka following the current president's recent removal from power.

Produced by: Leslie Lopez ([email protected]) & Money FM's Breakfast Huddle team

Edited by: Nadhirah Kamarudin

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news developments in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez chats with Money FM's Elliott Danker.

They discuss Malaysia and Philippines' respective ongoing struggles with Covid-19, the battle between Malaysia and Indonesia in palm oil exports, and the future of leadership in Sri Lanka following the current president's recent removal from power.

Produced by: Leslie Lopez ([email protected]) & Money FM's Breakfast Huddle team

Edited by: Nadhirah Kamarudin

Follow Regional Round-up Podcast every Wednesday on our Asian Insider Podcast channel:

Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7

Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8

Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB 

Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX

SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/

Websites:

https://www.moneyfm893.sg/

http://str.sg/stpodcasts

Feedback to: [email protected]

Read Leslie Lopez's articles: https://str.sg/3xRX

Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters

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Discover ST's special edition podcasts:

Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa

The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2

Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

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Discover more ST podcast series:

Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7

Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf

Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN

In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt

Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m

SG Extra: https://str.sg/wukR

#PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad

ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE

Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas

Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ

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Abhilash Narayan, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Private Bank talks about the cautious mood hanging over markets as investors await US CPI June data, amid various companies raising red flags around slowing down their hiring and headwinds from a stronger USD. 

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