Let's Talk, Singapore

While we remain understandably preoccupied with the Covid-19 crisis, the recurring threat of time spent on repetitive tasks is not something businesses can afford to continue putting off. Hidir Koh, Head of Process Automation, Paloe shares an overview of the rising trend towards business automation and the ways in which digital transformation through automation and AI can level the playing field for SMEs. 

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Leslie Lopez, Regional Correspondent, Straits Times gives an analysis of the commencement of the annual summit among ASEAN leaders, impact of Myanmar's absence from the meetings, Indonesia call for a broader reopening among ASEAN countries to spur regional travel, and more. 

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According to the recently released Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2021, Singapore has still managed to maintain its 5th position in Asia and 17th position globally as a startup ecosystem, despite the impact caused by Covid-19 and the rapid developments of foreign startup ecosystems. Lim Qing Ru, Interim-CEO & Board Member, Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE), shares about the report and what more can be done for Singapore to be at the forefront of the ecosystems.

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China Perspective Ep 17: China's pilot schemes to tax residential and commercial property in cities

6:17 mins

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

The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei chats with Money FM 89.3's Ryan Huang and Bharati Jagdish about the following points:

1. Value of heavily-indebted Evergrande's outstanding liabilities (0:33)
2. China expanding pilot schemes to tax residential and commercial property in cities (2:00)
3. Understanding the impact of China's latest Covid-19 alerts and its zero tolerance policy (4:16)

Produced by: The Breakfast Huddle, Money FM 89.3 & Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Dan Koh

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Jeff Halley, Senior Market Analyst, OANDA, discusses why Facebook shares are still pushing higher despite negative headlines, and other things investors are watching for in the week ahead.

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