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Straits Times US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh gives his analysis on Former US President Trump's acquittal in his second impeachment trial, and what this means for him, The Republican Party and America, moving forward.

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Ever since the nationwide rollout of the Open Electricity Market (OEM) in 2018, almost half of Singapore's 1.4 million household consumers have switched to an electricity retailer. And as the crowded OEM continues to see brands clamouring to stake a claim in the electricity sector’s ever-growing pie, Union Power has wired a powerful game plan to dominate the market. Ellen Teo, CEO, Union Energy Group & Executive Director, Union Power shares how Union Power is establishing itself in the competitive OEM and how it has adapted to the changes in the energy needs of Singapore. 

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Asian Insider Ep 60: Himalayan glacier disaster - instability possibly exacerbated by climate change

14:29 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

Amid shrinking glaciers and unstable slopes, building more roads and dams in the Himalayas increases the risk of disaster, as Nepali Times editor Kunda Dixit and Himalayan ecology expert Dr Ravi Chopra, tell Asian Insider.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected]) & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Adam Azlee

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Song Seng Wun, Economist, CIMB Private Banking discusses why there seems to be no holding back Bak Kwa prices from pushing another new high, and what signals he's seeing for Singapore's economic outlook. 

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Temasek-founded technology company Affinidi has developed a solution called Unifier that can verify international travellers Covid-19 test results fast and efficiently. But how is this different to other digital health passport platforms and how can it help the travel and tourism sector? Nicholas Foo, Vice President, Temasek International & Business Development, Affinidi shares more and what the feedback has been so far. 

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Over the years, we've seen interesting new twists to an old school favourite CNY treat - the pineapple tart! One such available this year is from BoTart, which is founded by three friends who grew up not liking the pineapple jam on a tart, and are offering the tarts without the filling! Shaun Tan, Co Founder & Tart Operations, BoTart shares more about how the idea came about, and whether there is consumer demand.

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The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is underway in Washington. House Democrats leading the prosecution have presented dramatic new security footage showing the attack on the Capitol. But, ultimately it will come down to Republicans to determine whether the Senate punishes Trump for his role in the riot. But how likely is it that GOP representatives will break rank? Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, McLarty Associates shares more. 

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According to a survey from non-profit business mentoring association Score, 73 percent of consumers have been reported to trying a new shopping behavior, ranging from a new shopping method to a new brand. What’s more, a majority of consumers who have tried a new shopping behavior plan to stay with it beyond the duration of the pandemic. Stuart McLennan, Senior Vice President APAC, Rakuten Advertising shares how the shopping habits of Asian consumers have changed over the years and what retailers can do to engage shoppers. 

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Straits Times’ Regional Correspondent, Leslie Lopez shares more on the growing movement in Myanmar to resist the military coup, and the potential consequences of the protests in regards to the spread of COVID-19. Plus, why Malaysia says foreign investment into the country is still looking optimistic, when a UN report suggests otherwise, and the significance of retail companies being allowed to open from today in regards to its recovery.  

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Food security is at the forefront of Singaporeans’ minds, now more than ever before! And one such agri-tech company which tackling this issue is Urban Tiller. They deliver fresh, local produce within 8 hours of harvest! Jolene Lum, Founder and CEO, Urban Tiller Singapore shares how the company focuses on reducing food waste, food miles, and water use in agriculture and how their expansion plans to 30 cities within 6 years.

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