Let's Talk, Singapore

With Singapore reporting a record 1,504 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, September 23 — the highest since the pandemic began — it looks like the end of Covid-19 might take a while more. The government has been actively rolling out schemes to help both individuals and businesses, but how long more can they last? Elliott Danker and Bharati Jagdish spoke with Dr Felix Tan, Political Analyst, Nanyang Technological University on The Breakfast Huddle to get his thoughts. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Kouzi, Managing Director, VFS Group discusses what a potential tapering kick off in November will mean for markets, as well as whether he agrees with Fed Chair Jerome Powell who downplayed the potential contagion from China Evergrande.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has announced it will progressively tighten the EP and S pass criteria in time to come, after a notable increase in concerns over intensifying competition from these work pass holders. Tonny Loh, Partner at Heidrick & Struggles’ Singapore office shares more about the possible impact on Singapore’s competitiveness with tighter criteria and what can be done to find the right balance.  

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Universal Music recently made its debut in the stock market, making it Europe’s largest listing of the year so far. UMG shares soared at around 25 euros per share following its debut, approximately 36% above the reference price of 18.5 euros per share. Eddino Abdul Hadi, Music Correspondent, Straits Times shares how Universal managed to attract such massive talent over the other labels and where they are likely to take its music streaming business into the future. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel-deprived Singaporeans can now take a virtual trip to the scenic Shizuoka prefecture to soak in breathtaking views of the magnificent Mount Fuji, by flying a drone remotely. Akira Hirakawa, Co-Founder, Red Dot Drone shares more about the collaboration with Shizuoka Prefectural Government Singapore Rep. Office to bring Japan to us via drones and how they are making virtual tours as exciting as reality.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.