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Straits Times US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh gives his analysis of the US Democrats' plan to introduce an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump, the lifting of the long-standing restrictions on contacts between American and Taiwanese officials, plus how President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration might be different compared to others, and more. 

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CNBC's Will Koulouris discusses what to expect in the final days of President Trump's days in office, and the outlook for the US earnings season getting underway on Friday.

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Louis Teo, Market Strategist, Fullerton Markets shares his market outlook, including which sectors will benefit most from the "Blue Sweep" and how much more momentum is behind the Bitcoin rally.

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Home-grown brand Gooberr, specialises in lactation products, skincare, and baby apparel and it aims to help new mothers and make motherhood journeys more enjoyable. But, the founder is not a mother herself! So how does someone who is not a mother start a business to help mothers? Chin Rui Shan, Founder, Gooberr shares her inspiration and tips for budding entrepreneurs.

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On Monday, it was revealed that the Singapore Police Force are empowered under the Criminal Procedure Code to obtain TraceTogether data for criminal investigations. Singaporeans reacted unhappily with the fact that their data is not indeed a ‘secret’. But what exactly constitutes a legal invasion of data privacy? Benjamin Ang, Head, Cyber and Homeland Defence, Centre of Excellence for National Security, RSIS NTU shares his insights. 

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After a deadly attack on the US Capitol, US President Donald Trump faces calls to be removed through the 25th Amendment or even by a second impeachment. Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, McLarty Associates (who served in the Administration of President Bill Clinton as Deputy General Counsel at the US Department of Transportation) shares how likely to is that President Trump will be removed, the discussion about white privilege of the rioters and moving forward how might President-elect Joe Biden, unite the states.  

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Asian Insider Ep 55: Plastic pandemic - plastic waste surges amid Covid-19 crisis

14:36 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.

From masks to face shields and food packaging, the Covid-19 crisis has led to a new surge in plastic waste.

The Straits Times' climate change editor David Fogarty tells Asian Insider host Nirmal Ghosh what can be done about the problem.

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

Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management, Financial Alliance, discusses why investors are more focused on the Blue Sweep of Congress than the unprecedented storming of Capitol Hill by hundreds of Trump supporters.

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Covid-19 severely disrupted Singapore’s MICE industry when it was made impossible for people to travel and hold large indoor events. So how has one of the biggest MICE companies here coped in their transition into an all digital exhibition? Gernot Ringling, Managing Director, Messe Düsseldorf shares more, and discusses whether digital and virtual events will be the new norm.

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In the first half of 2020, the total amount cheated for the top ten scam types doubled to S$82 million as compared to the same period in 2019. These days scams are targeted not just at the unassuming elderly but also younger people in their 20s to 30s too. Keith Hsu, Joint Managing Partner, Emerald Law shares the tell-tale signs to be wary of and how to protect ourselves from scams.

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