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A study on Instagram influencers in Singapore reveals that over 47 percent are using artificial methods to inflate statistics on the social network. Arthur Altounian, APAC Client Development Director, INCA shares how brands can spot a true influencer against a fraud and the consequences of influencer fraud. 

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CNBC's Chery Kang discusses the market implications of Joe Biden's win the the US elections, the latest on China's encouraging trade data, and the boost for e-commerce with Single's Day on 11.11.

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Asian Insider Ep 48: Disunited States of America - internal tensions worsening

15:54 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.

The US has been through major upheavals and may be on the cusp of another.

In this episode, Mallory Newall - public opinion analyst and Washington DC-based director at Ipsos Public Affairs - and Florida-based historian Charles Zelden, speak with Nirmal Ghosh to discuss the latest developments.

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

Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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In July due to Covid-19, it was announced that the Teo Heng KTV would be shutting down seven of its outlets. Despite the financial constraints they are facing, Teo Heng is still trying their best not to retrench any of their employees. Jean Teo, Director, Teo Heng KTV Studio shares more about the situation and challenges they are facing right now.

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In a survey done by Finder, it was found that an estimated 928,000 Singaporeans have taken out a personal loan in the past 12 months. So what are the reasons behind Singaporeans taking up personal loans? And with uncertain times due to Covid-19, should one resort to take up a personal loan during this period of time? Angus Kidman, Global Editor-in-Chief, Finder.com shares more.

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In the US election, vote counting is still going on in crucial battleground states that will decide the election. But US President Trump has filed lawsuits in some states to stop the vote count, and lawsuits in others that cast doubt on whether all votes have been properly counted. Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, McLarty Associates breaks down the latest and gives his analysis if we will have an outcome today, or if it will drag on into the weekend. 

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Margaret Yang, Strategist, DailyFX discusses if margin compression will continue to outweigh loans growth in the coming quarters as the economy reopens, and if bank stock prices have finally bottomed out.

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There are still many votes in America’s nail biting Presidential election yet to be counted, but ultimately who will win The White House? Frank Lavin, the CEO and founder of Export Now (who is a Republican who has served in the Bush and Reagan administrations, and is also a former US Ambassador to Singapore) gives his insight.

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The US election is a momentous occasion for Americans. But, how does it impact us here in Singapore and the wider Southeast Asian region? Professor Joseph Chinyong Liow, Dean of College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University shares more on the importance of the US elections here in Singapore and the region.

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Jack Ma was set to become Asia’s richest person with Ant Group’s IPO which was supposed to list on the Hong Kong bourse and Shanghai’s STAR Market. But it was abruptly halted by Chinese authorities who say it may not meet listing qualifications. So, what does this mean for the future of the world’s largest-ever stock market debut? Guoli Chen, Professor of Strategy at INSEAD gives his analysis and whether the Ant Group IPO can be revived. 

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