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New research released by Worldpay from FIS, a global leader in financial services technology, shows loyalty schemes have the potential to draw customers in and encourage them to spend more. Phil Pomford, General Manager for Global eCommerce, APAC, Worldpay Merchant Solutions, FIS shares more on what efforts merchants can take, to keep customers coming back. 

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Jeff Ng, Senior Treasury Strategist, HL Bank Singapore wraps up the week by giving his analysis on some of the biggest headlines including; The World Economic Forum being held in Singapore next year, MAS awarding four digital banking licences, the launch of the Singapore Financial Data Exchange, and DBS Bank’s Digital Exchange which will trade cryptocurrencies. 

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Asian Insider Ep 52: Wuhan one year later - Covid-19 scars remain but life returns to normal

13:43 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.

Life in Wuhan, once the epicentre of the Covid-19 outbreak, has largely returned to normal. But some residents are still reeling from the economic and psychological toll of the pandemic, says ST China correspondent Elizabeth Law as she shares with host Nirmal Ghosh.

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

Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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Taimur Baig, Chief Economist, DBS Bank shares how investors can take advantage of opportunities in 2021 shaping up in the areas of credit, rates and currencies.

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Since the beginning of this month, Singaporeans can finally redeem their SingapoRediscovers vouchers. While the reception of these vouchers have been great, how many of these vouchers are used for local tourist attractions? And are they losing out to hotels? Kevin Cheong, Chairman, Association of Singapore Attractions shares his feedback from members with regards to the SingapoRediscovers Vouchers so far. 

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Local AI start-up NextBillion.ai was crowned winner of Enterprise Singapore's start-up competition Slingshot. They will be taking home a $200,000 Startup SG grant, $50,000 in cash and six months' use of a serviced office space. Ajay Bulusu, Co Founder, Nextbillion.ai shares more about the company, the technology behind it and their future plans. 

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Home-grown, consumer internet company, Sea has been awarded a digital full bank license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The company currently has three platforms; e-commerce platform, Shopee, game developer, Garena, and digital financial services platform, SeaMoney. Khang Chuen Ong, Equity Research Analyst at CGS-CIMB Securities shares how Sea's might draw on insights from its current users to innovate products and services to improve the lives of young consumers and SMEs in Singapore through its digital banking licence.

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Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, UOB talks about the various scenarios that could play out as COVID-19 vaccines roll out, and where investors should invest in 2021.

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Leslie Lopez, Straits Times Regional Correspondent breaks down the biggest stories from around the region including; Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's deputy being ousted in Perak, how the Fitch Ratings downgrade of Malaysia might impact the country, plus as Thailand pro-democracy groups continue to gather, how might the government tighten its laws, and in Indonesia might President Joko Widodo's family create a new political dynasty?

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The Port of Singapore is the biggest and busiest port in Southeast Asia and the second in the world after Shanghai. And recently, our port was named the best seaport in Asia, beating out Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Shenzhen for the title at the 2020 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards. Tan Beng Tee, Assistant Chief Executive (Development), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore shares the secret to the port's success and how they managed to secure the title despite Covid-19.

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