Let's Talk, Singapore

CNBC's Nancy Hungerford, talks about how markets are pricing in the developments of President Trump testing positive for COVID-19, and what is in store for the VP debates between Mike Pence and Kalama Harris.

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Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management, Financial Alliance talks about signs that the US jobs recovery is stalling without help from another stimulus package, as well as his market outlook for the rest of the year.

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As part of the SG United initiative to encourage people to monitor their temperature regularly, HOPE Technik worked together with a few government bodies rolled out contactless self-check temperature kiosks in Singapore known as Temperature Assessment System (T.A.S). Peter Ho, Chief Executive Officer, HOPE Technik shares more about the technology and how the company has pivoted their business plan since the pandemic.

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RedRecords was launched last December, by AirAsia Group and Universal Music Group which focuses on signing, developing and breaking new Asian artists. But the music industry has been badly affected by Covid-19, so how did RedRecords adapt and their vision due to the pandemic? Hassan Choudhury, CEO, RedRecords shares more.

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The eyes of the world have been focused on America after the first 2020 Presidential debate this week. Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, McLarty Associates shares his thoughts on the debate debacle, what should be on the agenda in upcoming debates, plus his expectations on an elusive $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus agreement.

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Asian Insider Ep 42: Taiwan Strait tension- US a key factor in China's sabre-rattling

16:54 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

There is rising military pressure on Taiwan as China sees the United States to be veering from the One China policy.

What are the implications? The Straits Times' global affairs correspondent Goh Sui Noi joins US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh to discuss the following points.

1. Is the Taiwan Strait median line meaningless now? (2:00)
2. Unpredictability factor in China-Taiwan ties (6:57)
3. Strategic ambiguity in cross-Strait relations (10:51)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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Manpreet Gill, Head of FICC investment Strategy, Standard Chartered Private Bank talks about what markets will be pricing in as US elections and debates pick up, and what the mounting job losses in the headlines mean for the economy.

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David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor reflects on the biggest stories from September, and shares who were the biggest market winners and losers for the month.

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The creation of SingapoRediscovers vouchers has created a buzz amongst Singaporeans and the tourism sector here. But is it enough to help the sector and give it a boost? And, what more can be done to help travel agencies here in Singapore? Balaji Narayanan, Director, Millennium Tours & Travel shares more.

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This week the URA enforced a new rule which prevents developers from continually re-issuing OTPs to home buyers who are struggling to line up finance. So, what does the news mean for property companies in Singapore and how are they reacting on the ground? Jack Chua, Chief Executive Officer at ERA Singapore shares more.

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