Let's Talk, Singapore

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  • Bridging the network gap in a time of crisis and beyond
    According to findings from the LinkedIn Opportunity Index 2020, nearly 2 in 5 Singaporeans believe that their networks are inadequate, but only 2 percent are prioritising networking and mentorship over career or education-related opportunities.Olivier Legrand, Managing Director and Vice President, Asia Pacific & China, LinkedIn shares more about the LinkedIn Opportunity Index 2020 and the importance of networking.
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    16 min
  • Best practices for construction firms as Singapore’s economy opens up in phases
    Highlighting the construction sector in Singapore, Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong stressed that the work culture and practices of businesses had to fundamentally change in coming weeks and months to avoid triggering a second wave of infections. John Butler, Managing Director, APAC and MENA, Linesight shares how prepared the construction industry in Singapore is to resume business and what measures can they take to avoid infections in their work sites. 
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    11 min
  • The Bigger Picture: Race to produce a COVID-19 vaccine
    Markets rallied overnight on the back of positive news of a COVID-19 vaccine trial, yet with an unpredictable timeline on when one might be available worldwide, can markets keep up the momentum? Vasu Menon, Executive Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank gives his insight, and shares what can be expected from US Federal Reserve Bank chairman Jerome Powell this week.
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    9 min
  • China Perspective: 19 May 2020
    Straits Times China Bureau Chief, Tan Dawn Wei gives an analysis on what to expect at China's National People’s Congress that will be kicking off on Friday, China's appearance at World Health Organisation's first meeting since COVID-19 and their reaction to the US ban on Huawei.
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    7 min
  • PropNex Q1 earnings and outlook
    Real estate agency PropNex announced that they posted S$8.2 million in net profit for the first quarter. And this was up from the S$2.3 million in the preceding year, boosted by property transactions carried forward and a recovery in the private home market. Ismail Gafoor, CEO, PropNex shares his outlook for Singapore’s property sector for the rest of 2020 and some possible catalysts that are likely to drive the market. 
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    16 min
  • Investments that can be made to help fight COVID-19
    Due to COVID-19, investors have changed their plans and are now looking actively into investing into firms that are trying to fight the virus. Finian Tan, Chairman, Vickers Venture Partners shares what sectors can companies focus their investments on to help fight COVID-19 and what the investment landscape would look like post COVID-19.
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    15 min
  • Week Ahead with CNBC: 18 May 2020
    Tanvir Gill, CNBC Anchor breaks down what to expect in the week ahead, including China's NPC on Friday, US retail earnings and June oil contracts.
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    7 min
  • Washington Report: 18 May 2020
    Straits Times US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh breaks down the latest news from the US, including Operation Warp Speed and whether the government's plan to have a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year is feasible. 
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    6 min
  • Restarting the Sports Industry
    Earlier this week, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined plans to reopen the British economy. One of the items that has been closely watched is the potential return date of football. James Walton, Sports Business Group Leader, Deloitte Southeast Asia shares more about player values and the effect in the transfer market when the window opens.
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    12 min

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