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In this morning's The Breakfast Brief, we discuss the effects of the Omicron Covid-19 strain on Asian markets, China crackdown on Macau gambling sector, countries shutting borders in response to Omicron, and more. 

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From the US adding more Chinese companies to its restricted trade list, to China fining a large corporate donor to Taiwanese political election campaigns and their zero-Covid policy, Tan Dawn Wei, China Bureau Chief, The Straits Times gives an analysis of it all.

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Washington Report Ep 25: How the US is dealing with Omicron Covid-19 variant

09:36 mins

Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the United States.

Mr Steve Okun, senior advisor, McLarty Associates - standing in for The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh who is on leave - chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliot Danker and Bharati Jagdish.

00:00 Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

00:51 US' response to the Omicron Covid-19 variant and its challenges

02:30 State of emergency declared in New York and measures to counter potential surge during the holiday season

04:28 US and South Africa working together on the Omicron coronavirus variant and  vaccines

07:32 Biden administration's plans to revive the Iran nuclear deal

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected]), The Breakfast Huddle, Money FM 89.3, Ernest Luis & Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Dan Koh

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Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many SMEs and Start-ups have been reeling from turmoil to meet revenue expectations and regular payments. One possible solution? Revenue-Based Financing (RBF). Percy Hung, CEO & Co-Founder, Choco Up shares the advantages of RBF, how it differs from venture capital and equity dilution, along with the types of businesses that would be drawn to it.

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