Let's Talk, Singapore

In this week's China Perspective, Straits Times China Bureau Chief, Tan Dawn Wei gives an analysis of China's latest boom in its exports for the third successive month in August, a series of unusual back-to-back drills against a backdrop of rising regional tensions, and Chinese authorities' new visa restrictions on foreign journalists working for US news organizations in China. 

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CNBC’s Will Koulouris talks about an extension of a lockdown in Victoria, and even protests breaking out against more restrictions and increasing talk about how the rally is fueled by investors buying options. 

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Straits Times US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh breaks down the latest on a recent confirmation of President Donald Trump's reference to fallen US service soldiers as “suckers” and “losers” during a trip to France, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, President Trump's suggestion to supporters to try and vote twice, concerns over potential politicization of a Covid-19 treatment and vaccine ramping up as the election draws closer, and more. 

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In a research published by LivePerson in their inaugural Customer Conversation Report, it was found that app use for consumer and brand conversations in Asia-Pacific has increased due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Wee Tee Lim, APAC Regional Manager, LivePerson shares why brands are moving to messaging apps to connect to their customers and what will happen to traditional call centres.

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According to Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce council member Alexander Melchers, MNCs here may have received directives from their global headquarters about retrenchments as the pandemic impact becomes more severe. Victor Mills, Chief Executive, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce shares why MNCs want to set up in Singapore and how the Singapore government's assistance has helped MNCs here to stay afloat amidst Covid-19.

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Thilan Wickramasinghe, Maybank Kim Eng’s Head of Research, Singapore explains why valuations are not as high as what many suggest, and his stock picks based on structural growth, dividend visibility and diversification.

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According to the Ministry of Manpower, the overall unemployment rate rose to 2.9% in June, highlighting Covid-19's toll on our labour market. Leong Chee Tung, Co-Founder, EngageRocket, gives his take on the recent debate over employees being picky vs employers being entitled, as well as his outlook on the job sector for the rest of the year.

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Recently, there's been a rise in people setting up charitable funds in the form of Donor Advised Funds. Catherine Loh, Chief Executive Officer, The Community Foundation of Singapore, shares more about how it works, as well as the reasons behind the increase. 

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Asian Insider Ep 38: What will a post-Shinzo Abe era bring?

12:30 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.

Dr Satoru Nagao, visiting fellow at Hudson Institute, and Ravi Velloor, associate editor with The Straits Times, speak with ST's US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh about the future of the 'Quad' (comprising the region's major democracies of Japan, India, Australia and the US) and Japan's role.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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Sani Hamid, Director for Wealth Management, Financial Alliance explains why it's important to rebalance your investment portfolio routinely, especially with the rally in technology stocks potentially skewing things.

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