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August 17, 2020 The shift in hygiene and home priorities amid COVID-19
A consumer survey by Bosch Home Appliances has found that prior to the pandemic, 39% of Singaporeans felt hygiene was not of primary importance, but today, 89% of Singaporeans think hygiene is of extreme importance. Adrian Kok, Head, Marketing ASEAN, BSH Home Appliances shares how Bosch is pivoting its business to ensure the needs of their customers are always met.
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15 min
August 17, 2020 The importance of trust and transparency in digital advertising
The importance of trust and transparency in digital advertising is more of a priority now than ever before, after a series of scandals and investigations, which has left regulators and consumers more conscious than ever of the power of personal data. Samuel Tan, Senior Director, Market Development, JAPAC, Xandr shares more about how digital advertisers can ensure this is always their priority.
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18 min
August 17, 2020 The Week Ahead with CNBC: 17 August 2020
It’s Monday and the beginning of the trading week, and things are heating up in the US election, plus, as the US and China delay a review of their Phase 1 trade deal, does this signal that the deal is dead? And Brexit talks resume in Brussels, but is there much hope of coming to a conclusion? Rosanna Lockwood, Reporter, CNBC gives her analysis.
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10 min
August 16, 2020 Washington Report: US Postal Service election issues continue
Some sad news over the weekend for US President Donald Trump after his brother Robert, passed away in New York. Meanwhile, on the campaign trail, conspiracy theories were brought up over Democratic White House candidate Joe Biden’s running mate Kamala Harris eligibility to run for Vice President, and the US Postal Service is still in the news over warnings there could be significant delays to mail-in election ballots. Straits Times US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh gives his analysis on this and more.
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9 min
August 14, 2020 F&B Friday: The potential consumer market in gluten free food
A gluten-free diet helps manage symptoms of celiac disease and other medical conditions associated with gluten but it has also gained popularity among people without gluten-related medical conditions. Mariana Campos, Head Chef, The Butcher’s Wife (a gluten-free restaurant) shares more about the gluten-free market around the world and how big the consumer market for gluten-free food is in Singapore.
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13 min
August 14, 2020 New solutions to bolster Singaporeans' financial resilience amid tough times
DBS bank is ramping up its suite of digital financial planning solutions and tools to empower Singaporeans so they can get a head start in retirement planning and strengthen their financial resilience. Evy Wee, Head, Financial Planning and Personal Investing, DBS Singapore shares more about their solutions and how DBS is encouraging Singaporeans to plan ahead for their future.
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15 min
August 13, 2020 Bigger Picture: Rising risk of Australia property correction
Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist, AMP Capital explains why there's a disconnect between the market rally and bleak economic data, as well as how COVID-19 might fix Australia's housing affordability crisis.
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8 min
August 13, 2020 Skills Ignition SG: How will initiative help jobseekers
A new initiative called Skills Ignition SG has been launched by Google, in conjunction with government agencies Economic Development Board, Infocomm Media Development Authority and SkillsFuture Singapore, to help around 3,000 local job seekers. To share more about it, Ian Loon, Chief Executive Officer, Publicis Media Singapore (who is the CEO of one of the companies participating in this initiative) shares more.
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15 min
August 13, 2020 Preparing for post COVID-19 travel in the ‘new normal’
Booking quick weekend getaways used to be the norm for globe-trotting Singaporeans. But, as we await the time when we can all travel again, it is important to note that the future of travel will require a significant mental and emotional shift. Lavinia Rajaram, APAC Head, Communications, Expedia shares more on what travelling will be like post Covid-19, and whether the cost of travelling will increase due to the ‘new normal’.
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15 min
August 12, 2020 Regional Roundup: Former M'sian PM Mahathir announces new Pejuang party
Malaysia’s Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has announced the name of his new movement is Parti Pejuang Tanah Air or ‘Fighters of the Nation Party’. Plus, Thailand's King has sworn in a new cabinet, calling for "order and peace" after ongoing student protests. And, The Philippines is in talks with Russia’s vaccine makers to discuss possible participation in clinical trials. But what impact will all this have? Leslie Lopez, Straits Times Regional Correspondent gives his analysis.
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12 min