Let's Talk, Singapore

Due to Covid-19, telcos across the world had to make large investments into expanding network capacity to support the sudden, widespread shift to remote working and cloud technology, without a corresponding immediate spike in customer revenues. Nadya Melic, Vice President & Head, Customer Solutions, Asia-Pacific, Vodafone Business shares how telcos can balance growth in demand even with the added strain on resources and how they have adapted to the impact of Covid-19 so far.

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For ten consecutive years in the Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) Survey, top marketers were asked how their marketing spending was expected to change in the upcoming year. But as a result of Covid-19, all expectations have changed. And when it comes to marketing budgets, most brands are finding ways to save costs. Matthew Zeng, Managing Director, DSTNCT shares how the marketing trend has shifted due to Covid-19 and what are the disadvantages of a brand cutting down on their marketing budget.

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CNBC's Will Kolouris talks about the Dow makeover that takes place tonight, the fallout from Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's resignation, and how more more dovish the RBA can get in its next policy decision.

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Nirmal Ghosh, Straits Times US Bureau Chief breaks down the biggest stories from the US including; The US National Intelligence Director announcing he will end in-person briefings on election security over worries of potential leaks, President Trump's visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin, to survey some of the damage from the recent protests, and the latest on secret audio recordings of President Trump’s sister.

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Alexander Chia, Head, Regional Equity Research, RHB Investment Bank Berhad shares his criteria in screening for stocks with upside, and some of his "jewels" he has identified.

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Ride hailing app TADA was recently boarded as a partner for Tekka Market Online by IMDA, and just launched TADA Fresh Market. Jonathan Chua, Southeast Asia General Manager, TADA, shares more about what TADA Fresh Market is about and how it benefits both customers and drivers.

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Despite the economic recession, the games and esports industry continues to see growth and opportunities. Cavin Koh, Executive Committee, Esports, Singapore Games Association (SGGA), shares more about how SGGA are helping the growth of the local gaming and esports industry.

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell unveiled a new approach to setting US monetary policy, signaling it will make job growth pre-eminent and will not raise interest rates to guard against coming inflation just because the unemployment rate is low. Jeff Ng, Senior Treasury Strategist, HL Bank, discusses the new approach.

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Asian Insider Ep 37: Are there silver linings for Singapore's economy?

18:29 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.

ST's US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts OCBC's head of treasury research and strategy Selena Ling, and ST's associate editor Vikram Khanna.

They weigh in on Singapore's economic outlook during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Is the worst over after a historic Q2 low? How challenging will the road be ahead?

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital talks about rising tensions between Australia and China as Prime Minister Scott Morrison takes aim at limiting Beijing's influence through Belt and Road projects.

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