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Apart from reporting a record profit for the second quarter during its earnings release yesterday -- snapping up market share left by embattled Huawei -- Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi also made a few key announcements, including stepping away from the “Mi” branding. Sanyam Chaurasia, Research Analyst (Mobility), Canalys shares more about the appeal of Xiaomi over Apple and Samsung today and other factors that would have contributed to their rapid growth.

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Luxury resort Dusit Thani Laguna in partnership with GTRIIP, has recently launched its contactless hotel check-in solution, a glimpse into the new digitised hospitality industry. The implementation of a contactless check-in solution is gaining traction in the hospitality industry, with both hoteliers and guests standing to benefit from this initiative. Eric Michel Piatti, General Manager, Dusit Thani Laguna shares what digitalisation is for the hospitality industry and the technological improvements made to the services offered in the resort with the partnership with GTRIIP

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With the mega sales season fast approaching in Singapore, TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile videos, predicts that customers' need for shopping with brands that entertain them (a phenomenon termed as Shoppertainment) will dominate buying patterns in 2021. Arjun Sarwal, Head (Director) of SEA Regional Performance, TikTok how Covid-19 has fundamentally transformed the way consumers shop and how brands can begin to plan their sales and marketing strategies in line with consumers' shopping appetites.

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Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist, AMP Capital discusses how much of an impact the rules will have on business confidence and the wider economy.

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Regional Round-up Ep 12: Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s first week in office as Malaysia's 9th PM

10:39 mins

Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news developments.

The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez chats with Money FM's Adrian Abraham about the following points:

1. Who could be deputy to new Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri? (1:18)
2. New Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s decision against a bipartisan government (4:17)
3. President Rodrigo Duterte’s plans to run for Vice-President in the Philippines and how it could work in current political system (7:00)

Produced by: The Breakfast Huddle, Money FM 89.3, Ernest Luis & Penelope Lee

Edited by: Dan Koh

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Manpreet Gill, Head of FICC Investment Strategy, Standard Chartered Private Bank discusses why he likes raising exposure to value stocks, and expects a weaker US dollar in the near term to help support higher commodity prices.

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Super Scaling brand aims to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses to greater heights and coach aspiring entrepreneurs with their super scaling pedagogy. Alvin Poh, Founder, Super Scaling brand, shares about his journey as an entrepreneur and provides tips on how businesses can scale up

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T32 Dental Group recognises that things are changing today and more patients are seeking out higher-value, "lifestyle" dental services such as having their teeth straightened with braces, their pearlies whitened, or getting implants done. The group believes that collaboration is the way to go for the "highly fragmented" dental industry to meet these needs. Dr Wong Keng Mun, Founder & Managing Director, T32 Dental Group shares how T32 leveraged their collaborative business model to drive expansion and what T32’s plans are for the latest investment from EDBI.

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Fintech Angel Operators is a network of entrepreneurs and key industry players bringing their on-the-ground expertise to early-stage startups in the region. It is an ecosystem-led initiative, which implies that there are no fees - brokerage, membership, or otherwise – for those plugged into the network. Vinay Palathinkal, Partnerships Lead, Fintech Angel Operators & Regional Head of Banks, Wise shares why there is a need to form such a network made up of investors with fintech operational experience in SEA and the pivotal role an angel investor can play in a startup.

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Leslie Lopez, Regional Correspondent, The Straits Times gives an analysis of the latest in the region, including Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s decision against a bipartisan government, the country’s upcoming cabinet line-up, and President Rodrigo Duterte’s plans to run for Vice President in the Philippines.

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