Let's Talk, Singapore

Leslie Lopez, Regional Correspondent, The Straits Times gives an analysis of the call to postpone Malaysia's Monday special parliament session by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar Ibrahim decision to join an opposition protest against the shutdown of Parliament and demand the country's embattled premier resign,  and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's virtual meet with Southeast Asian officials. 

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The Covid-19 pandemic continues to pose challenges such as travel bans and movement restrictions, making it difficult for entrepreneurs to set up businesses in Singapore. Julien Labruyere, Co-Founder, Sleek, shares how Sleek helps entrepreneurs set up their businesses in Singapore and how can these businesses leverage on digital solutions to manage their administrative needs. 

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Exchange rates can have a huge impact on the bottom line of your business. Get your questions answered by an OFX currency expert who can help you make informed decisions when moving money globally.

In this edition, Jay See, Alliance & Partnerships Manager, Singapore, OFX and Germaine Chow, CEO, Crestbrick answer all your questions. 

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China Perspective Ep 7: How China is containing its new Covid-19 Delta variant spread

7:44 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 Elliott Danker about the following points:

1. China's efforts to contain recent Covid-19 Delta variant outbreak in several months (1:32)
2. China's securities regulator calling for talks with its American counterparts after the IPO halt of Chinese edutech stocks (3:42)
3. Chinese envoy Kong Xuanyou warns Japan about blossoming relationship with the US in this region (5:27)

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

Edited by: Dan Koh

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David Ho, Investment Strategist, RHB Bank Singapore discusses why he's allocating more equity exposure to US and European markets and how investors should position around the Chinese regulatory clampdown.

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Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital shares what investors from both sides should bear in mind as they digest Keppel's bid for SPH's non-media assets, and what value the deal will unlock 

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The Singapore Food Agency under the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment envisions Singapore to produce 30 percent of its nutritional needs by 2030. The proposed "30 by 30" masterplan requires the development of urban farming or smart farms to diversify food sources and reduce reliance on imported goods. Susan Loh, Vice President of Strategy & Business Development, SPTel, shares how SPTel can help digitalise farms and how they can benefit from technology.

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Tan Dawn Wei, China Bureau Chief, The Straits Times, gives an analysis of China's recent and largest Covid-19 outbreak in several months, China's securities regulator calling for talks with its American counterparts after the IPO halt, and a warning to Japan by Chinese envoy Kong Xuanyou. 

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Washington Report Ep 9: How Florida has become epicentre of US Covid-19 Delta variant spread

11:04 mins

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

The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker about the following points:

1. US President Joe Biden’s US$1 trillion (S$1.35 trillion) infrastructure package (1:35)
2. Why the country badly needs these infrastructure fixes (3:42)
3. What is causing a surge in Covid-19 cases in Florida (6:31)
4. US struggling with Covid Delta variant especially in the southern states; more children hospitalised (7:44)

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

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Nirmal Ghosh, US Bureau Chief, The Straits Times gives an analysis of President Joe Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure package, how badly the country need these infrastructure fixes, the surge in Covid-19 cases in Florida, and more. 

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