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Let's Talk, Singapore episodes

May 12, 2020 Transitioning Back to Work Post-COVID-19 - How Should Office Buildings Change?
New Gensler Research Institute workplace data shows that the office was people’s preferred place to work, as long as it’s designed to support their work needs. David Calkins, Regional Managing Principal of Asia Pacific Middle East, Gensler shares some steps companies can take to convince employees that their offices are safe and healthy before coming back to work.

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May 11, 2020 China Perspective: 12 May 2020
Straits Times China Bureau Chief, Tan Dawn Wei gives an analysis on China's plans to improve disease prevention, public health system and data collection, the US accusing China of stealing American research on COVID-19 and what the US-China rift means to the country.
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7 min
May 11, 2020 Week Ahead with CNBC: 11 May 2020
CNBC's Matthew Taylor discusses the disconnect between the ugly jobs data and the market rally, and the second wave of COVID-19 cases that threaten to derail plans to reopen the global economy.
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9 min
May 11, 2020 How COVID-19 has changed tech predictions for 2020
As of March 2019, Lenovo is the world's largest personal computer vendor by unit sales. After years of being one of the leaders in the tech industry, Lenovo unveiled their very first flagship store in the new Funan Mall mid last year. Eddie Ang, Executive Director, Corporate and Public Sector Business, Central Asia Pacific, Lenovo shares how tech predictions have changed due to COVID-19 and how they are adapting to those changes.
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16 min
May 11, 2020 The future of digital banking in Singapore post COVID-19
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) was expected to announce the recipients of Singapore’s digital banking licenses by mid-2020 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they have extended the assessment period for approving digital bank licences. Michael Araneta, Associate Vice President, IDC Financial Insights shares with us on how the future of digital banks is going to change post COVID-19.
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11 min
May 10, 2020 Washington Report: 11 May 2020
Straits Times US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh breaks down the latest news from the United States, including how four members of the White House coronavirus taskforce have placed themselves in self-quarantine after contact with vice president Mike Pence’s press secretary, who tested positive for Covid-19.
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8 min
May 08, 2020 Resilient Business Trust with defensive portfolio of essential services
When we talk about investment trusts, it's usually the property-related ones that take the spotlight. But there are also trusts with defensive qualities - such as those managing infrastructure and essential services. Matthew Pollard, CEO, Keppel Infrastructure Trust shares an overview of KIT’s portfolio and its growth strategy moving forward.
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11 min
May 08, 2020 F&B Friday: Singapore's first tech-enabled drive-through cafe
Crown Coffee is well known for having Ella, Singapore’s first robotic barista and now due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they have adapted fast and is now offering drive through services. Keith Tan, CEO and Founder, Crown Group shares how they have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges that come with a drive through service especially for a cafe.
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14 min
May 08, 2020 Bigger Picture: OCBC Q1 net profit drops 43%, provisions more than double
Pramod Shenoi, Head of APAC Financials Research, CreditSights talks about the headwinds banks will face including the pressure on Net Interest Margins, and their exposure to the oil industry as ZenRock Commodities Trading becomes the latest scandal signaling more pain to come.
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10 min
May 06, 2020 Regional Roundup: 06 May 2020
Straits Times Regional Correspondent, Leslie Lopez gives an analysis on the latest stories from around the region, including Malaysia cutting short their partial shutdown in order to revive the economy, and Indonesian President Joko Widodo's call for "equal access" for developing countries to medicine to treat COVID-19 and more.
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