Let's Talk, Singapore

What started as a niche idea popular in cryptocurrency circles, and popularised in part through discussions on Clubhouse, the non-fungible token or NFTs has swiftly taken the worlds of music, art and even fast food by storm. Marissa Trew, Marketing Manager, TZ APAC shares why NFTs are so valuable and the environmental impact it carries. 

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Straits Times US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh gives his analysis of US President Joe Biden's first international trip as President, how the US' move to ship 2.5 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan could rock US-China tensions further, the Biden administration's plan to finalise a deal with Iran to return to the 2015 nuclear deal, and more.

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E-commerce platforms has provided a lifeline for both merchants and consumers alike, but with that the threat of cybercrime, including online shopping scams, looms large. Andy Chua, Senior Vice President, Intellectual Property Protection, Lazada Group, shares what Lazada has done to reduce such risks and industry practices businesses and consumers should follow to protect themselves from these risks.

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Shulin Lee, Co-Founder, Ansa Search, shares how Ansa Search, a specialist recruitment firm in Asia, differentiates itself from existing firms based on their business model and its unique recruitment approach. 

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The Covid-19 pandemic tested the vitality of different businesses, especially the retail industry. Vivien Ang, Regional Manager APAC, Infobip, shares how retail businesses can adopt AI technology to help improve their customer engagement and boost customer experiences.

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Song Seng Wun, Economist, CIMB Private Banking, discusses the highlights from the Census of Population 2020, Singapore's ageing population and how it will impact Singapore's economy in the future.

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Sean Wee, Head of Singapore, OFX discusses the impact of the FOMC's latest rate guidance for 2 hikes in 2023, an earlier timeframe as well as how businesses should position themselves in the FX space.

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Power Play Ep 2: Can the US catch up to China’s vaccine diplomacy?

10:58 mins

Synopsis: Once a month, join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they both look at various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia. 

They chat about the following:

1. Key differences between the US and China’s vaccine distribution approaches  (2:50)
2. Why China’s aid strategies have a poor reputation (4:11)
3. How can America's medical aid be seen as beneficial during this time of uncertainty? (6:16)
4. Why vaccine efficacy rate is an important factor, resulting in South-east Asian countries wanting to be independent in producing vaccines? (7:24)

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Produced by: Charissa Yong ([email protected]), Danson Cheong ([email protected]) & Ernest Luis

Edited by: Aleemah Basirah

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China Perspective Ep 2: Possible impact of China's new anti-sanction laws

7:48 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei analyses the latest developments in the country she is based in, with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker.

They chat about the following:

1. China's reaction to G7 leaders seeking to counter Beijing's global might (1:37)
2. China's new anti-sanction laws (3:23)
3. China's next step in their space exploration front (5:22)

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

Edited by: Dan Koh

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Regional Round-up Ep 2: Understanding ground sentiment for Malaysia's post-pandemic exit plan

10:47 mins

Synopsis: Every Wednesday, The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez analyses South-east Asia's top news developments with Money FM's Elliott Danker.

They chat about the following:

1. Details of Malaysia's four-phase pandemic exit plan (1:33)
2. The handling of the Covid crisis by the Malaysian government (4:20)
3. Reasons for surge behind Indonesia's recovery in export numbers (8:07)

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

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