Let's Talk, Singapore

In this week's Washington report, Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, McLarty Associates gives an analysis of the proposal for Lunar New Year become the United States’ newest US federal holiday, the RNC's allegiance to former President Donald Trump and their stance on the violence at the capitol, Joe Rogan's apology for using racial slurs, and more. 

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In this morning's The Breakfast Brief, we discuss the stunning gain of over 450,000 jobs in January 2022 over in the US, China Mobile's $14 billion Hong Kong buyback, and the earnings preview of various companies this week. 

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On the Bigger Picture, Jackson Chan, Manager of Global Fixed Income, Bondsupermart gives an analysis of the inflation picture amid the US Feds interest rate hike, the risk of a taper tantrum, and what the outlook for Chinese real estate bonds look like. 

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While the sudden outbreak of Covid-19 has led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations resulting in disruptions in import and export activities of floral gifting, it brought a significant shift in how we stay connected through technology and it had a ripple effect, a downfall in ways we express ourselves to our loved ones. Rahul Vyas, Business Head, Ferns N Petals - Singapore shares how those in the flower gifting scene can actually adapt and use technology to their advantage.

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According to App Annie, mobile continues to dominate as consumers spent a record 3.8 trillion hours on mobile in 2021. 2021 was record breaking as consumers continue to embrace a mobile lifestyle. Cindy Deng, Managing Director, APAC, App Annie shares what the mobile landscape in Singapore looks like and how companies are bracing themselves for the app economy. 

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