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Straits Times Regional Correspondent, Leslie Lopez breaks down the biggest stories from around Southeast Asia, including; Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin marking his 100 days in office, Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad filing a lawsuit against his old party, a new tax bill for tech companies in Thailand and growing tensions between the Philippines and China over the South China Sea.

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Asian Insider Ep 32: United States in crisis

17:12 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.

In this latest episode, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts Mr Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZero Media.

They discuss what the world should expect from the United States as it experiences not just the Covid-19 pandemic, but public protests over race relations.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

Edited by: Rubeen Raj

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Singapore-based medical technology company Osteopore International specialises in the production of 3D printed bioresorbable implants that are used in conjunction with surgical procedures to assist with the natural stages of bone healing. Goh Khoon Seng, Chief Executive Officer, Osteopore International shares more about the company and how different their production line is now as compared to pre COVID-19 days. 

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The Deloitte Future of Mobility Practice has recently launched a report called ‘The futures of mobility after COVID-19’ which explores 4 possible post-COVID-19 scenarios for the mobility industry. Andrey Berdichevskiy, Future of Mobility Solution Centre Director, Deloitte breaks down the latest report and shares some of the fundamental choices and trade-offs which mobility players will have to make

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Medha Samant, Investment Director, Fidelity International talks about how much momentum is behind the rally, and how investors can ride on COVID-19 trends.

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Straits Times China Bureau Chief, Tan Dawn Wei gives an analysis on why China has an advantage when it comes to producing a vaccine for Covid-19, on why China made a big gesture to suspend debt repayment for 77 developing countries and the truth on China's labour market numbers. 

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Hexagon Solution specialises in large-scale projection mapping and have executed digital projections at major events such as the National Day Parade and the Singapore Grand Prix Formula One night races. Adrian Goh, Group Managing Director, Hexogon Solution shares the impact of COVID-19 on Hexogon and how he is taking his team through this tough time.

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CNBC's Matthew Taylor talks about the surprise US jobs report for May where 2.5 million jobs were created vs estimates for a 8 million drop, and whether OPEC+'s latest deal to extend production cuts will be successful.

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Many sectors around the world have been deeply impacted by COVID-19 and the airline industry including Singapore Airlines has not been spared. SIA recorded its first ever annual loss in its 48 year history - in the red by over $200 million dollars for the year ended March. Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Airlines shares with us on how SIA is coping with the greatest challenge in history for the group and their plans to emerge from this pandemic, stronger than ever. 

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In the US over the weekend, protesters gathered in some of the largest numbers yet against racism and police brutality. Meanwhile, the public expressions of opposition to US President Trump from parts of the Republican and military establishment have accelerated. Steven Okun, Senior Advisor at McLarty Associates gives his analysis if this is a turning point for the US.

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