Let's Talk, Singapore

Let's Talk, Singapore

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  • Companies to Watch: Jardine Matheson
    This week, Jardine Matheson announced its acquisition plans of its subsidiary Jardine Strategic, which is valued at approximately US$5.5 billion and is expected to become effective by the end of April. The deal will detangle its decades-old cross-holding group structuring. David Kuo, Co-Founder of The Smart Investor shares more about why the group was originally structured this way, and what the deal means for shareholders. 
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    11 min
  • Sustainable Singapore: IWD Special - How GGEF empowers women and youth with ESG skills to build a sustainable future
    March is Women's History month, and this IWD special of Sustainable Singapore shines a light on how GGEF (Global Green Economic Forum) empowers women and youth with ESG skills to build a sustainable future through taking care of the planet, people, and profit. Christina Lee, Founder & CEO of Global Green Connect and Global Green Economic Forum shares more about the importance of sustainability as a business strategy and how they are giving recognition to women who are making an impact in the community and environment. 
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    10 min
  • Regional Roundup: Second NDP official dies in Myanmar police custody
    In Myanmar, daily protests against the military coup are still being staged, with more than 60 protesters fatalities, and two NDP officials having died in police custody. Straits Times’ Regional Correspondent, Leslie Lopez gives his analysis on whether mediation between the military and democratic government can occur. Plus, gives more details on Malaysia's high court allowing rights groups to challenge to the country’s immigration authorities on the recent deportation of more than 1,000 Myanmar nationals, and more. 
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    10 min
  • Number of Covid-19 vaccine scams on the rise: Ways to avoid them
    Criminals have begun to capitalize on consumers’ confusion with a troubling new deluge of vaccine scams. Scams include phony websites designed to look like those of vaccine makers like Moderna and Pfizer that steal your personal information. Ronald Lee, Managing Director Asia, Know-Be-4 shares more about the various vaccine scams that have surfaced so far and what Singaporeans can do to make sure they don't become victims of a scam. 
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    14 min
  • Bigger Picture: USD hits highest levels in over 3 months
    Phan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord discusses why the USD has gained 2.7% year to date despite wider expectations of a weakening greenback heading into 2021, and why investors should also get out of cash ASAP to avoid value erosion.
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    11 min
  • China Perspective: 09 March 2021
    Tan Dawn Wei, China Bureau Chief, The Straits Times gives an analysis of the recent China’s National People’s Congress annual parliament session, the maritime stability in the South China Sea, and the effects of the changes made to Hong Kong’s electoral system by the Chinese officials.
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    7 min
  • The road to recovery for Singapore businesses: Are businesses here being too optimistic or not optimistic enough?
    According to a study titled ‘Vodafone Business Future Ready Report – Asia Pacific’, it was found that more than half of businesses across the region say they are ‘excited’ about the future of their businesses.  But 48% expect ‘substantial’ or ‘radical’ changes will be required to their business models in the next year, and more than four in 10 think these ‘fundamental changes’ will be difficult to implement. Nadya Melic, Vice President and Head of Customer Solutions, Asia-Pacific, Vodafone Business shares the reason for their optimism and what radical changes can be done on organisations’ business models to ‘future ready’ themselves.
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    16 min
  • Why gaming tech will soon be tech for all
    Fortnite-maker Epic Games’ Unreal Engine empowers creators across industries with the freedom and control to deliver cutting-edge content, interactive experiences, and immersive virtual worlds. And with the company expanding its reach in Southeast Asia and India, it is clear that the company sees opportunities for ASEAN in the field of real-time technology. Sameer Pitalwalla, Business Director, Epic Games Southeast Asia & India shares more about the rising demands for creative visualization technologies and why the gaming industry is best positioned to lead the charge in digital ingenuity. 
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    14 min
  • Washington Report: 08 March 2021
    Straits Times’ US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh gives an analysis of the approval of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, the accusations of inappropriate conduct by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Former President Trump's legal cease-and-desist notice, and more.
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    10 min

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