Let's Talk, Singapore

On this week’s Washington Report, Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, McLarty Associates sits in for Nirmal Ghosh, The Straits Times’ US Bureau Chief giving an analysis of President Joe Biden's new executive order, its effect on big businesses, what it means for the future of American jobs, Biden's move to pull US forces out of Afghanistan, and more. 

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Mercer's annual 2021 Cost of Living survey saw Asia dominating the world's most expensive city rankings. Singapore unfortunately slipped in the rankings from fifth to seventh place. Julia Radchenko, Global Mobility Leader, Asia Pacific, Mercer, shares on the methodology used for these rankings and the key factors in the changes of rankings for Asian cities. 

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The Singapore government recently announced that a few restrictions will be eased on July 12 since the proportion of vaccinated residents is expected to cross the two-third mark. Dr Ling Li Min, Infectious Diseases Physician, Rophi Clinic, shares about the strategies Singapore has implemented to combat Covid-19 and whether it can move forward from pandemic to endemic. 

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Sebastian Schinkel, Global Treasury Manager, OFX discusses what's weighing on the Australian and New Zealand currencies and the events to watch out for that will move markets.

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Speaking Of Asia Ep 3: The great Asian gold rush

12:20 mins

Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor, in this series of podcasts based on his weekly columns on Asian issues, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this third episode, he discusses the burst of wealth that is taking place in Asia, from Japan to the Middle East, and how European and American lenders are rushing in to manage the money of wealthy Asians. 

1. The great California gold rush in 1848, and the arrival of Chinese to escape poverty at home (0:53)
2. The Asian billionaire boom, led by China (1:53)
3. How UBS, Citi and other banks are positioning themselves to profit from this boom (5:33)
4. The story of London banks like HSBC and StanChart, that are pivoting to tackle this phenomenon (7:12)
5. Career opportunities that are opening up in financial services (11:03)

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Produced by: Ravi Velloor ([email protected]), Ernest Luis and Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Inside Hong Kong Ep 5: 9 arrested over HK 'car bomb' plot & plans for a potential travel corridor

4:35 mins

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

The Straits Times' Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang speaks to Money FM's Rachel Kelly on the following points:

1. The city's government said it will assess Singapore's new Covid-19 strategy before reviving travel bubble (0:47)
2. The minds behind Hong Kong's revolutionary group, 'Returning Valiant' (2:03)
3. What impact does the terrorist activity have on the country's government policy? (3:32)

Produced by: Prime Time, Money FM 89.3, Ernest Luis & Aleemah Basirah

Edited by: Nadiah Koh

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Before joining a start-up, one of the most important factors a potential employee needs to consider is compensation. This is largely dependent on the life stage of a company, which can greatly impact compensation, as well as work-life balance, risk, and upside. Ravi Nippani, Regional Head of Technology and Life Sciences, APAC & MEA, Human Capital Solutions, Aon shares how different the way Singapore start-ups pay their employees compared to MNCs and the potential of increasing base salaries in these start-ups. 

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The Covid-19 pandemic has taken away jobs in various sectors especially in the travel and tourism industry. But with countries ramping up their borders reopening efforts, opportunities in the safe travel sphere is coming to light. Gina Chiang, Vice President and General Manager, Affinidi's Safe Travel initiatives, shares how reopening of borders is fueling new roles and Affindi's efforts in providing such opportunities for individuals. 

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Alvin Chow, CEO of Dr Wealth, shares his thoughts on Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after raising $1.8 billion in its first local share sale and the company's dual listing in Hong Kong and New York. 

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Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management, Financial Alliance, discusses the impact of China's expanded crackdown on overseas listed firms, the less hawkish tone from the FOMC's latest minutes and the upside for the STI amid restrictions being lifted.

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